
Connector Assignments
7. Connector Assignments
7.1 EtherCAT
Both EtherCAT interfaces have the same pin-assignment, each for the corresponding EtherCAT
port.
Device connector:
RJ45 socket, 8-pin
Ethernet 100BASE-TX, assigned according to IEEE 802.3-2008,
Table 25-3 “UTP MDI Contact Assignment”
Pin Position:
Pin Assignment:
Pin
Signal
Meaning
1
TxD+
Transmit Data +
2
TxD-
Transmit Data -
3
RxD+
Receive Data +
4
-
-
5
-
-
6
RxD-
Receive Data -
7
-
-
8
-
-
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Shield
The pins 4, 5, 7 and 8 are connected to termination.
Signal Description:
TxD+/-,
RxD+/- ...
data lines of EtherCAT port
- ...
reserved for future applications, do not connect!
Shield...
case shield, connected with the front panel of the ECS-PMC/FPGA.
Note:
Permissible cable types: Cables of category 5e or higher have to be used to grant the
function in networks with up to 100 Mbits/s.
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