Ethernet; Port Specifications And Connection - Panasonic LP-GS Series Setup & Maintenance Manual

5-3 Ethernet

5-3-1 Port specifications and connection

To control the laser marker by Ethernet communication, use an Ethernet port on the controller.
• The Ethernet port of this product is compatible with both straight cable and cross cable.
• Although the maximum length of cables connecting devices permitted by the standards of Ethernet is 100 m, in order to
prevent communication failure due to noise or breakdown of the device, it is recommended to keep the length to 10 m or
less.
• The Ethernet port can be connected with the following devices simultaneously via a HUB or a router.
• PC configuration software
• External device for communication command control (PLC and PC for control)
• Specific image checker
Light up color Description
Green The indicator lights up while connected normally. It blinks during communication.
Orange Lights up only when the baud rate is 100 megabits/sec.
⿎ LAN cable connection
When you connect a LAN cable to the Ethernet port, attach the ferrite core included to a position as close as possible to
the Ethernet port on the LAN cable controller side.
If the ferrite core diameter is too large for the cable width, fix the ferrite core using a tie band.
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Orange LED
Green LED
RJ-45 8-pole connector
AUTO-MDIX compatible
On the laser marker controller side
Laser marker controller
Ferrite core
ME-LPGS-SM-8
Rear of controller
Tie band
LAN cable