GarrettCom 6K8 Manual De Usuario

Magnum 6K8-Series Industrial Field Switch             Installation and User Guide   03/06) 

 

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unshielded and shielded twisted pair cables. 

1.    Using standard twisted pair media, insert either end of the cable with an RJ-45 

plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. Note that, even though the connector is 
shielded, either unshielded or shielded cables and wiring may be used.  

2.   Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device 
3.   Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be 

illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established. 

4. The auto-cross(Auto-MDIX) feature will eliminate the use of crossover cable, while 

connecting the RJ-45 ports to any other RJ-45 device. 

The RJ-45 Gigabit ports of the Magnum 6K8-Series can be connected to the 

media types, 1000BASE-T or CAT 5E or better 100-ohm UTP or shielded twisted pair 
(STP) balanced cable.  The CAT 5E or better 100-ohm UTP or shielded twisted pair 
(STP) balanced cable is recommended to use when making 1000BASE-TX connections.   
In either case, the max distance for unshielded twisted pair cabling is 100 meters (328 ft). 

IEEE Standard          Connector  

Twisted Pair (CAT 5E)              

   1000BASE-T                RJ-45 

NOTE :   It is recommended that high quality CAT. 5E cables (which work for both 100 

Mb and 1000Mb) be used whenever possible in order to provide flexibility in a 
mixed-speed network. 

The following procedure describes how to connect a 1000BASE-T twisted pair segment 

to the RJ-45 port. The procedure is the same for both unshielded and shielded twisted 

pair cables. 

1.    1000Base-T connections require that all four pairs or wires be connected.  Insert 

either end of the cable with an RJ-45 plug into the RJ-45 connector of the port. 
Note that, even though the connector is shielded, either unshielded or shielded 
cables and wiring may be used.  

2.   Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding device 
3.   Use the LINK LED to ensure proper connectivity by noting that the LED will be 

illuminated when the unit is powered and proper connection is established 

The Gigabit ports accept industry-standard GBICs for 
user selection of the gigabit media type desired. A 
selection of fiber and copper GBICs are available. 

 

The Magnum 6K8 is designed for use in a “factory 

floor” industrial environment. It is available with optional 

DIN-Rail brackets to mount it securely in a metal factory