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7.4
Ethernet topologies
The BCL 358
i
can be operated as a single device (stand-alone) in an Ethernet star topology with individual
IP address.
The IP address can either be set manually and permanently via BootP/webConfig tool or assigned dynam
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ically via a DHCP server.
Figure 7.8: Ethernet in a star topology
The innovative further development of the BCL 358
i
with integrated switch functionality offers the option
of networking multiple bar code readers of type BCL 358
i
with one another. In addition to the classic "star
topology", a "linear topology" is thus also possible.
This makes wiring the network easy and inexpensive as slaves are looped through to one another in
parallel.
The maximum length of a segment (connection between two switches/BCL 358
i
) is limited to 100 m.
Figure 7.9: Ethernet in a linear topology
Each participating BCL 358
i
is automatically assigned its address by a DHCP server. Alternatively, each
BCL 358
i
can be assigned the respective network address via the webConfig tool. This address must be
specified by the network administrator.
Information on the necessary configuration steps can be found in Chapter 10.
7.4.1 Ethernet wiring
A cat. 5 Ethernet cable should be used for wiring.
For the connection on the BCL 358
i
, a "KDS ET M12 / RJ 45 W
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4P" adapter is available into which the
standard network cable can be plugged.
If no standard network cables are to be used (e.g. due to lacking IP… degree of protection), you can use
the user-configurable cables on the BCL 358
i
(depending on the connection hood used).
PC / PLC host interface
Other network participants
BCL 358
i
with
MS 358 connector
hood
192.168.60.xxx
BCL 358
i
with
MK 358 terminal hood
192.168.60.yyy
PC / PLC host interface
BCL 358
i
192.168.60.xxx
To other network participants
BCL 358
i
192.168.60.yyy
BCL 358
i
192.168.60.zzz