Selecting The Network Devices; Recommended Network Devices - Omron CJ1W-EIP21 Operation Manuals

2 Installing Ethernet Networks
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Selecting the Network Devices

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Recommended Network Devices

The following table shows the devices recommended for use with the EtherNet/IP.
 Ethernet Switches
Manufacturer
Cisco Systems, Inc.
CONTEC USA Inc.
Phoenix Contact USA
 Twisted-pair Cables (100Base-TX) and Connectors (Modular Plugs and STP
Plugs)
Product
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: AWG 24 ×
4 pairs
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: AWG 22 ×
2 pairs
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: 0.5 mm ×
4 pairs
* We recommend using combinations of the above cables and connectors.
 Boots
Product
TSUKO
Precautions for Correct Use Precautions for Correct Use
• Always use an Ethernet switch for tag data links in the network.
• If a repeater hub is used for EtherNet/IP tag data links (cyclic communications), the network's
communications load will increase, data collisions will occur frequently, and stable communi-
cations will be impossible.
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Model number
Consult the manufacturer.
Consult the manufacturer.
Consult the manufacturer.
Manufacturer
Cables Tonichi Kyosan
Cable, Ltd.
Kuramo Electric
Co., Ltd.
SWCC Showa
Cable Systems
Co. Ltd.
RJ45 Connec- Panduit Corpora-
tors tion
Cables Kuramo Electric
Co., Ltd.
RJ45 Assembly OMRON
Connectors
Cables Fujikura Ltd.
RJ45 Connec- Panduit Corpora-
tors tion
Model
MK Boots (IV) LB
CJ-series EtherNet/IP Units Operation Manual for NJ-series CPU Unit (W495)
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Contec USA, Inc.
Phoenix Contact
Model Contact phone number
NETSTAR-C5E Kanetsu Planning Department
SAB 0.5 × 4P
KETH-SB Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd.
FAE-5004 SWCC Showa Cable Systems
Co. Ltd.
MPS588 Panduit Corporation, Japan
Branch, Osaka Sales Office
KETH-PSB- Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd.
OMR*
XS6G-T421-1* OMRON Corporation, Cus-
tomer Support Center
F-LINK-E Kanetsu Planning Department
0.5mm × 4P
MPS588 Panduit Corporation, Japan
Branch, Osaka Sales Office
Contact phone number
TSUKO
Inquires