Ensemble LAB Hardware Manual
Installation and Configuration
2.7.2. Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet interface is the high-speed communications media to the Ensemble LAB. Command and
configuration information is sent through this interface.
The Ethernet connection is established through the RJ-45 connector labeled ETHERNET on the Ensemble
LAB (refer to
). Connection is accomplished by one of these two methods:
Method 1
: Directly connect to the PC with an RJ-45 crossover cable.
Method 2
: Connect through a network with a standard RJ-45 cable.
Method 1 is the most secure because is guarantees that the only members of the network are the Ensemble
LAB and the PC. This type of connection is not feasible unless the PC has two Ethernet cards. If the PC
cannot be connected to an external network, Aerotech recommends Method 2.
Method 2 is a more typical configuration. The network can be a local network (the PC and Ensemble LAB are
connected through a hub or switch) or remote (the devices are connected through a router). When connecting
to a remote network, a crossover cable cannot be used; instead, there must be a hub, switch, or router
interface between the PC and the Ensemble LAB.
J103
J104
J105
J106
TB101
ETHERNET
USB
ESTOP
JOYSTICK
AUX I/O
AXIS
4
3
2
1
WARNING: HAZARDOUS
VOLTAGE PRESENT UP TO
10 MINUTES AFTER
POWER IS DISCONNETED
J103
ETHERNET
Figure 2-33:
Ethernet Connection Location
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