Maximum Cable Length - Emerson E2 Einstein Manual

1. Carefully strip the outer sheath insulation back 1".
Roll back the foil shield insulation and wrap the drain
wire around the foil (Figure 4-1). Do not remove any
insulation from the conductors.
2. Untwist the wires to within 1/8" of the jacket. Arrange
the wires according to TIE/EAI 586A & 586B (Fig-
ure 4-2). For straight patch cables, wire both ends
586A; for crossover cables, wire one end 586A and
the other 586B. Insert wires into the loading bar. Trim
excess wires.
3. Hold the connector in front of you with the locking
tab down. Orient the wires so connector pin 1 aligns
with cable pin 1, etc. (Pin 1 is on the far left). Slide
the wires into the CAT5e connector. The cable jacket
should extend into the connector about 1/4" for strain
relief (Figure 4-3).
4. Insert the plug into a crimp tool. Firmly squeeze the
handles to set the contacts and secure the cable.
Figure 4-1 - CAT5e Shielded Cable w/ 1" Stripped Jacket
Figure 4-2 - 586A & 586B Cable End Wire Color Diagram
Ethernet Network Wiring
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Figure 4-3 - CAT5e Cable End Loaded Into Connector

4.4.2. Maximum Cable Length

An Ethernet cable should be no longer than 328
feet (100 meters) from E2 to switch or hub. Exceed-
ing this length will cause communication problems.
Connector shown
w/locking tab down,
Pin 1 @ far left.
Jacket w/shield inserted
1/4" into connector
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