Ethercat Communications Cable Specifications - Omron 1 S Series User Manual

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EtherCAT Communications Cable Specifications

For the EtherCAT communications cable, use a twisted-pair cable, which is doubly shielded by the alu-
minum tape and braid, with Ethernet Category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher.
Recommended cables are shown below.
Recommended Cable
Size × Number of cable cores
(pairs)
×
AWG 24 4P
×
AWG 22 2P
*1. We recommend you to use this cable in combination with the OMRON connector (Model: XS6G-T421-1).
Precautions for Correct Use
The maximum cable length between nodes is 100 m. However, some cables are specified for
less than 100 m. Generally speaking, if the conductor is twisted wire rather than solid wire,
transmission performance will be lower, and reliable communications may not be possible at
100 m. Confirm details with the cable manufacturer.
Additional Information
If an Ethernet cable of Ethernet Category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher is used, communications
will be possible even if the cable is not shielded. However, we recommend a cable, which is
doubly shielded by the aluminum tape and braid, to ensure sufficient noise immunity.
Recommended Connector (Modular Plug)
Use a shielded connector of Ethernet Category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher.
Recommended connectors are shown below.
Size × Number of cable cores
(pairs)
×
AWG 24 4P
×
AWG 22 2P
*1. We recommend you to use this connector in combination with the Kuramo Electric Co. KETH-PSB-OMR
cable.
Precautions for Correct Use
When you select a connector, confirm that it is applicable to the cable that will be used. Confirm
the following items: Conductor size, conductor type (solid wire or twisted wire), number of
twisted pairs (2 or 4), outer diameter, etc.
1S-series with Built-in EtherCAT Communications and Safety Functionality User's Manual (I621)
Recommended manufac-
turer
Tonichi kyosan Cable, Ltd.
Kuramo Electric Co.
SWCC Showa Cable Systems
Co.
Kuramo Electric Co.
Recommended manufac-
turer
Panduit Corporation
OMRON Corporation
3 Specifications
Model
×
NETSTAR-C5E SAB 0.5 4P
KETH-SB
FAE-5004
*1
KETH-PSB-OMR
Model
MPS588
*1
XS6G-T421-1
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