7 Wiring
7-1-4
Connecting Communications Cables and Connectors
Use straight connections for the communications cables and connectors, as shown below.
Wire color
Pin No.
1
White-Green
2
Green
3
White-Orange
4
Blue
5
White-Blue
6
Orange
7
White-Brown
8
Brown
*1
Shield
Hood
*1. Connect the cable shield wire to the connector hood at both ends of the cable.
Precautions for Correct Use
Do not exceed the ranges that are given in the specifications for the communications distance
and number of connected Units.
Additional Information
There are two connection methods for Ethernet cables: T568A and T568B.
The T568A connection method is shown in the above figure, but the T568B connection method
can also be used.
7-1-5
Connecting Communications Cables
Cable connections can be made freely in PROFINET networks.
The following example shows line topology.
Connect the communications cable from the PROFINET IO Controller to one of the ports on the first
Profinet IO Device Terminal, and then connect another communications cable from the second port on
the first Profinet IO Device Terminal to one of the port on the next Profinet IO Device Terminal.
7 - 4
Wire color
White-Green
Green
White-Orange
Blue
White-Blue
Orange
White-Brown
Brown
*1
Shield
NX-series PROFINET Coupler Unit User's Manual (W623)
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Hood