6
Connecting to the EtherCAT Network
6.1
Pin Assignment of the Connectors X17-X18
The ETHERCAT connector is a standard RJ45 female connector with a pin assignment
as defined by EIA/TIA T568B:
X17 – X18ETHERCAT Connector
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
case
RJ-45
Use standard patch cables (twisted pair, S/UTP, AWG26) for wiring. This
type of cable is usually referred to as a "Cat5e-Cable".
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Wire color code Assignment 100BASE-TX
WHT/ORG
Rx+
ORG
Rx-
WHT/GRN
Tx+
BLU
-
WHT/BLU
-
GRN
Tx-
WHT/BRN
-
BRN
-
-
-
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