INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-16Plus
SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-16Plus
User Manual
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2.4.2 Ethernet cabling
It is recommended to use CAT5e/6 Ethernet cable, preferably SFTP (shielded and
foiled, twisted pair). For grounding of shielded Ethernet cables, a single-point ground
of the shield at the hub/switch end of the cable is recommended. Do not connect the
Ethernet cable shield at the IMx-16Plus.
Note that a CAT5e/6 twisted pair Ethernet cable has 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 CAT5e Ethernet and vice versa).
When using fibre optics or PoE, suitable network hardware must be in place.
2.4.3 RS485 Modbus cabling
It is recommended to use a shielded twisted pair cable for the RS485 link, preferably
with a characteristic impedance in the range 100 to 120
Ω
. Many suppliers can
provide cables specifically for RS485 and serial communications links.
2.5 SKF Multilog On-line System IMx-16Plus
2.5.1 Introduction
An overview of the
module’s
specific capabilities follow.
2.5.2 Network configuration
Network configuration applies to the connection to @ptitude Observer either via local
LAN (Wi-Fi or hard-wired) and user network infrastructure or a mobile data
connection.
All relevant parameters such as IP address/mode, IMx identification number, etc. are
stored in a configuration file, then transferred to the IMx-16Plus device local memory
through the Online Device Configurator or the SKF Multilog IMx Manager mobile
application.
All IMx-16Plus devices must have a unique identification number between 1 and
9999, (unique within the database to which it is connected). In addition, the IP
address and the port number for the server where the @ptitude Observer Monitor
Service runs, will need to be specified.
