Rice Lake Synergy 680HE, Technical Manual

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680HE Synergy Indicator
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2.4.9 Ethernet
The 680HE features Ethernet TCP/IP 10Base-T/100Base-TX communication using the J8 connector ( Section 2.5 on page 11 ),
and can support two simultaneous connections, one as a server, the other as a client.
Through an Ethernet network, software applications can communicate with the 680HE using the EDP command set
( Section 7.0 on page 44 ), or data can be streamed continuously from the 680HE, or printed on demand.
The Ethernet port supports both DHCP and manual configuration of settings such as the IP and netmask. In addition, the TCP
Port number, and the Default Gateway can be configured using the Ethernet sub-menu of the Ports setup menu. For more
information on configuring the Ethernet port see Section 4.4.4.3 on page 29 .
Physical connection to the 680HE Ethernet port can be made directly from a PC to the 680HE (AdHoc Network), or through a
network router or switch. The port supports auto-sensing MDI/MDIX cable configuration, allowing either straight-through or
crossover cables to be used. See Table 2-9 for the pin assignments for the J8 connector.
When looking into the enclosure from the backside of the indicator, pin 1 of the J8 connector is at the bottom.
See Table 2-10 and Table 2-11 for the pin assignments when connecting a RJ45 Ethernet cable to the J8 connector. There
are two Ethernet wire standards (T568A and T568B). If the type of cable is unknown, use the wiring option in Table 2-10 .
The auto-sensing feature of the Ethernet port allows either of the wiring options to work. Trim the unused wires to get them
out of the way.
Connector Pin Signal
J8 1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
4 RX-
Table 2-9. J8 Pin Assignments (Ethernet)
RJ45 Cable
Pin No.
Wire Color
(T568A)
Wire Diagram
(T568A)
10Base-T Signal
100Base-TX Signal
J8 Connector
Pin No.
1 White/Green T 1
2 Green Transmit- 2
3 White/Orange 3
4 Blue Unused NA
5 White/Blue Unused NA
6 Orange Receive- 4
7 White/Brown Unused NA
8 Brown Unused NA
Table 2-10. Ethernet Cable Pin Assignments for T568A
RJ45 Cable
Pin No.
Wire Color
(T568B)
Wire Diagram
(T568B)
10Base-T Signal
100Base-TX Signal
J8 Connector
Pin No.
1 White/Orange T 1
2 Orange Transmit- 2
3 White/Green 3
4 Blue Unused NA
5 White/Blue Unused NA
6 Green Receive- 4
7 White/Brown Unused NA
8
Brown
Unused NA
Table 2-11. Ethernet Cable Pin Assignments for T568B
Note