Festo CPX-FB36 Instruction Manual page 32

1. Installation
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Installation guidelines
Installation guidelines can be sourced from the ODVA user
organization (è www.odva.org).
Use of switches and routers
The switch integrated in the bus node permits division of the
network into several segments.
With use of additional switches and routers, the network can
be divided into additional segments. Thus, it is possible to
structure the network and realise a greater network expan­
sion.
Independent of the network structure, the expansion of a
network segment must not exceed certain connection
lengths.
– Copper connecting cable:
(Ethernet twisted pair cable, 22 AWG):
max. 100 m between network participants
Switches and routers for Industrial EtherCat are available in
the market from various companies and in a variety of com­
ponents in IP20, IP65 or IP67.
– Unmanaged Switches:
For small networks with a low network load or minimal
requirements for determinism
– Managed Switches:
For comprehensive networks with diagnostics and monit­
oring functions
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