Integration into an automation system 7.3 Networking via Industrial Ethernet

7.3Networking via Industrial Ethernet

You can establish a network between the device and other computers via Industrial Ethernet. The on-board LAN is a Twisted-Pair (TP) interface for data transfer rates of 10/100 Mbit/s.

The interface is Plug and Play-ready and is automatically detected in Windows. Protocol settings are made in the Windows control panel.

Notice

A Class 5, CAT 5 Ethernet cable is required for 100 Mbit/s operation.

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SIMATIC Panel PC 877

Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01

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Siemens PANEL PC 877 operating instructions Networking via Industrial Ethernet