INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING
SKF Enlight Collect gateway
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SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 System
User Manual
Revision A
3.2.3 Network connections and configuration
Network configuration designates the type of network connection that the gateway
will use and is a part of the gateway configuration process. A wired, Ethernet
connection is the default, but the alternative Wi-Fi connection can be used, where
preferred.
3.2.3.1 Ethernet (wired)
The gateway has one, 10/100/1 000 Mbit, Ethernet port for connection to a local
network. This port supports PoE as a means of powering the gateway rather than
using the DC power input connector.
If the system is correctly connected to the software the front panel status LED will
reflect that.
The port has auto MDI-X for crossover or straight through cable detection and is
available at a connector,
and below, Table 2. Connection details depend on
the network standard being used, but all 4-pairs are available to support 1000Base-T
operations:
Table 2
Ethernet interface connector pin allocation
Pin
Function
1
Pair A +
2
Pair A
–
3
Pair B +
4
Pair B
–
5
Pair C +
6
Pair C
–
7
Pair D +
8
Pair D
–
9/shell
Cable shield when applicable
Note that the above pinout is for this connector only, it may not be one-to-one
numbering with connecting equipment.
Use an Ethernet cable of sufficient CAT rating for the network being connected to
and preferably an SFTP (shielded and foiled, twisted pair) type. For grounding of
shielded Ethernet cables, a single-point ground of the shield at the hub/switch end of
the cable is recommended.
Note that typically, twisted pair Ethernet cables have a maximum working distance of
100 m. If longer cable lengths are needed, fibre optic cables may be used along with
appropriate media converters: fibre optic to SFTP and vice versa.