4. APPENDIX
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4) Router
(when the number of looms is 200 or more/When connecting looms to the customer’s intracompany net-
work Caution:)
(Selection standards)
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All ports must be compatible with 100 BASE-TX/10BASE-T, full/half duplex communication.
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Built-in power supply (since the adapter type involves possible jack disconnection)
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Desirably without a cooling fan (because the fan is likely to be broken)
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A local router function should be provided. The local router function allows independent IP
address assignment to each router port for mutual communication between different networks.
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The local router function, if used, allows inter-connection between different networks as follows:
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Please contact us if you need further details of these units and their ordering information.
NOTE:
When connecting looms to the customer's intracompany network, always use a router to
separate the looms from the customer's intracompany network. (See 4.2.8 “Connection with Cus-
tomer’s Network”.)
5) Network cable
(Selection standards)
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Must use 100BASE-TX (category 5 or above).
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Straight connection is necessary.
Note: Installation work materials such as metal conduits and power cables are also required.
If you have any problem with 1) to 5) for TMS introduction, please consult with the Service or Sales
Department of Toyota Industries Corporation.
