Siemens X-400 Transmission medium, Transmission range, Connectors, System Description of SCALANCE

System Description of SCALANCE X-400

Connections to other switches can use half or full duplex; connections to hubs are possible only in half duplex mode.

Transmission medium

Data transmission at 10 Mbps and at 100 Mbps is over two wire pairs (pin 1, 2, 3,

6)of the twisted pair cable. For 10 Mbps, at least a category 3 (Cat 3) and for 100 Mbps, at least a four wire cable (2x2) is necessary.

Transmission range

The maximum transmission distance (segment length) is 100 m.

Connectors

The connectors used are 8-pin RJ-45 jacks with securing collars.

The securing collar in conjunction with the cover ensures a flush fit and the locking mechanism with the PROFINET-compliant male connector IE FC RJ-45 Plug 180 provides a rugged node attachment suitable for an industrial environment that pro- vides strain and bending relief for the RJ-45 jack.

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