EtherCAT interface
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG
AMS 338
i
55
TNT
35/7-2
4V
Note!
Each device with Ethernet interface is uniquely identified via the MAC address assigned dur
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ing production. The MAC address is also listed on the name plate of the device. If multiple
devices are commissioned in a system, the MAC address of each installed device must be
correctly assigned, e.g., during programming of the control.
Remove the "Address Link Label" from the device.
If necessary, add the IP address and the device name to the "Address Link Label".
Affix the "Address Link Label" in the documents, e.g., in the installation diagram, according
to the position of the device
9.4
EtherCAT – Cable lengths and shielding
Observe the following maximum cable lengths and shielding types:
Table 9.1:
Cable lengths and shielding
Connection
Interface
Max. cable length
Shielding
AMS – host
EtherCAT
100 m
Absolutely required
Network from
the first AMS to
the last AMS
EtherCAT
The maximum segment
length must not exceed
100 m for 100Base-TX
Twisted Pair (min. Cat. 5)
Absolutely required