2 Installing Ethernet Networks
2-4
CJ-series EtherNet/IP Units Operation Manual for NJ-series CPU Unit (W495)
2-3 Selecting the Network Devices
The following table shows the devices recommended for use with the EtherNet/IP.
Ethernet Switches
Twisted-pair Cables (100Base-TX) and Connectors (Modular Plugs and STP
Plugs)
* We recommend using combinations of the above cables and connectors.
Boots
Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use
• Always use an Ethernet switch for tag data links in the network.
• If a repeater hub is used for EtherNet/IP tag data links (cyclic communications), the network’s
communications load will increase, data collisions will occur frequently, and stable communi-
cations will be impossible.
2-3-1 Recommended Network Devices
Manufacturer Model number Inquires
Cisco Systems, Inc. Consult the manufacturer. Cisco Systems, Inc.
CONTEC USA Inc. Consult the manufacturer. Contec USA, Inc.
Phoenix Contact USA Consult the manufacturer. Phoenix Contact
Product Manufacturer Model Contact phone number
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: AWG 24 ×
4 pairs
Cables Tonichi Kyosan
Cable, Ltd.
NETSTAR-C5E
SAB 0.5 × 4P
Kanetsu Planning Department
Kuramo Electric
Co., Ltd.
KETH-SB Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd.
SWCC Showa
Cable Systems
Co. Ltd.
FAE-5004 SWCC Showa Cable Systems
Co. Ltd.
RJ45 Connec-
tors
Panduit Corpora-
tion
MPS588 Panduit Corporation, Japan
Branch, Osaka Sales Office
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: AWG 22 ×
2 pairs
Cables Kuramo Electric
Co., Ltd.
KETH-PSB-
OMR*
Kuramo Electric Co., Ltd.
RJ45 Assembly
Connectors
OMRON XS6G-T421-1* OMRON Corporation, Cus-
tomer Support Center
Sizes and conduc-
tor pairs: 0.5 mm ×
4 pairs
Cables Fujikura Ltd. F-LINK-E
0.5mm × 4P
Kanetsu Planning Department
RJ45 Connec-
tors
Panduit Corpora-
tion
MPS588 Panduit Corporation, Japan
Branch, Osaka Sales Office
Product Model Contact phone number
TSUKO MK Boots (IV) LB TSUKO