Cable specification
For PROFINET, you always require a data transmission rate of 100 Mbit/s (Fast Ethernet) in
full duplex mode. For data transfer purposes, you can use twisted-pair copper cables (4-wire,
100Base-T).
Table 7- 15
Characteristic
Connector type
Cable type
Max. cable length
*) Please use the Fast Connect connector as outlined in the chapter titled "PROFINET
cables (Page 57)".
7.7.2
PROFINET cables
Cable and connector types
Note
For connecting PROFINET to the NCU we recommend using a connector with a 145° cable
outlet (IE FC RJ45 plug 145).
Figure 7-7
Table 7- 16
Connector
IE FC RJ45 plug 145
NCU 7x0.3 PN
Manual, 09/2011, 6FC5397-1EP40-0BA0
Cable specification for X150 ports 1, 2
RJ45 PN connector with a 145°cable outlet
Connector types for PROFINET
Designation
RJ45 PN connector with angled
exit
Version
RJ45 jack *)
Industrial Ethernet cable (CAT5)
100 m
Order number
6GK1 901-1BB30-0AA0/
6GK1 901-1BB30-0AB0
Connecting
7.7 PROFINET
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