Specifications and Site Requirements
Communication
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Rockwell Automation Publication MMI-UM002F-EN-P - October 2022
Ethernet Interface Connection
Ethernet communication allows connecting the node controllers to the MagneMover LITE
Ethernet motors and switches through a network switch, using a standard 4-wire Ethernet
cable. See Figure 4-57 and Figure 4-59 for the locations of these connections on the motors
and switches. See the Node Controller Hardware User Manual, MMI-UM013, for the loca-
tions of these connections on the node controllers. There is no need to construct the Ethernet
cables as all cabling is available for the transport system. Contact Technical Support for addi-
tional or replacement cables (see Rockwell Automation Support on page 486).
The MM LITE Ethernet motors can use different network connection schemes depending on
the application. When using Ethernet, all motors in a specific path must be connected to the
same node controller. Additionally, multiple paths can be connected to one node controller
using the same Ethernet chain.
The Ethernet cables for network connections to the NC-12 node controllers use either a 4-pin
M12 plug or an RJ45 connector at the end that plugs into the node controller. The Ethernet
cables for network connections to the NC-S, NC-E, and NC LITE node controllers use an
RJ45 connector at the end that plugs into the node controller. In each case, the end of the cable
that plugs into the network switch must have a connector appropriate for the switch.
The Ethernet cables for network to motor connections use a 4-pin M8 plug on the end that
plugs into the motor and a connector appropriate for the network switch on the other end of
the cable. The Ethernet daisy-chain cables for motor-to-motor connections use a 4-pin M8
plug that plugs into one motor at the downstream communication port on the motor and
another 4-pin M8 plug that plugs into the next motor in the chain at the upstream communica-
tion port.
Sync Connection
The optional Sync connection provides a method to connect a motor directly to the host con-
troller to allow the controller to synchronize the positioning of vehicles (pucks) on the motor
with an external mechanism. See the LSM Synchronization Option User Manual,
MMI-UM005, for cable and connection details. There is no need to construct the sync cables
as all cabling is available for the transport system. Contact Technical Support for additional or
replacement cables (see Rockwell Automation Support on page 486).
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