2 Installation and Wiring
Recommended Ethernet Cables/connectors
Part name
Ethernet cable
RJ45 connector
*1. We recommend use of these cables and connectors in the above combinations.
Note
In the default setting state, the Main Units are connected one-to-one by Ethernet cable without using
a switching hub.
Recommended Ethernet Switches
Ethernet switches are recommended for use in environments that can be used in FA environments
and devices that can use QoS (Packet Priority Control) dedicated to EtherNet/IP.
The following are recommended items.
Manufacturer
OMRON
Cisco Systems, Inc
Contec USA, Inc.
Phoenix Contact USA
2 - 18
Manufacturer
Hitachi Metals, Ltd.
Panduit Corp.
Software tool
Industrial switching hub (e.g., W4S1) (See note)
Ethernet
Infrared thermal sensor
Model
W4S1-03B
Packet priority control (QoS): EtherNet/IP control data priority
Failure detection: Broadcast storm, LSI failure detection
W4S1-05B
100Base-TX/10Base-T, Auto negotiation
W4S1-05C
Number of ports:
three for the W4S1-03B, or five each for the W4S1-05B and W4S1-05C
Failure detection output (W4S1-05C only)
Consult the manufacturer.
https://www.cisco.com/
Consult the manufacturer.
https://www.contec.com/us/
Consult the manufacturer.
https://www.phoenixcontact.com/online/portal/pc
NETSTAR-C5E SA 0.5×4P
MPS588-C
PC
EtherNet/IP or Modbus TCP
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Description
K6PM-TH Thermal Condition Monitoring Device User's Manual (H231)
Model
*1
*1
PLC
Main Unit
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