Electrical connection
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BCL 208i
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6.3
Ethernet topologies
The BCL 208i can be operated as a single device (stand-alone) with an individual IP address in a star
topology. The IP address can either be set permanently via webConfig tool or assigned dynamically via a
DHCP server.
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2
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1
Ethernet switch
2
Bar code reader of the BCL 200i series
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Other network participants
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Host interface - PC/control
Fig. 6.7:
Ethernet in a star topology
Ethernet wiring
A Cat. 5 Ethernet cable should be used for wiring.
6.4
Cable lengths and shielding
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Observe the maximum cable lengths and shielding:
Tab. 6.3:
Cable lengths and shielding
Connection
Interface
Max. cable length
Shielding
BCL – host
Ethernet
100 m
Required
BCL – power supply unit
30 m
Not necessary
Switching input
10 m
Not necessary
Switching output
10 m
Not necessary