Connection Of Network; Wiring Method; Precautions On Wiring - Panasonic FP-XH M8N16PD User Manual

6.3 Connection of Network

6.3.1 Wiring Method

FP-XH
M8N
X2A
RX
A6N
A5N
X2B
TX
• The cable connected to "TX" of the FP-XH M8N Control Unit is connected to the connector
"X2A connector (RX)" of the servo amplifier. Connect X2B (TX) and then X2A (RX) to the
amplifier in this order.
• Perform the loop connection so that the cable returns to "RX" of the FP-XH M8N Control Unit
from "X2B (TX)" of the terminal AMP.
• The distance between each node should be within 100 m and the total length should be
within 200 m.

6.3.2 Precautions on Wiring

• Always use shielded twisted pair (STP) cables that are compatible with category 5e or higher.
• Turn off the power supply of 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.
• A hub for Ethernet cannot be used.
REFERENCE
• For the details of the cable specifications and precautions, refe rto the
documetn "RTEX Cable" available on the web page.
https://industrial.panasonic.com/ww/products/motors-compressors/fa-
motors/ac-servo-motors
X2A X2A
RX RX
X2B
X2B
TX
TX
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