Connection Of Network; Wiring; Precautions On Wiring - Panasonic AFP7MC16EC User Manual

3.2 Connection of Network

3.2.1 Wiring

FP7
MC
100m max.
• The cable connected to FP7 MC Unit is connected to the connector X2A of Servo Amplifier
A6B/A5B.
• The distance between each node should be within 100m.

3.2.2 Precautions on Wiring

• Always use shielded twisted pair (STP) cables that are compatible with category 5e or higher.
• Turn off the power supplies for the system before wiring cables.
• To prevent the cable from coming off, securely connect the connector of the cable to the
network connector (RJ45 connector) of the unit.
• Hubs for EtherCAT and Ethernet cannot be used.
AMP AMP
X2A
X2B
100m max.
3.2 Connection of Network
AMP
X2A X2A
X2B
100m max.
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