Rson Member R Join Date Jun 2017 Location Michigan Posts 521 Mar 27, 2020 #1 Anyone know off the top what the maximum cable length should be between a compact logix controller and some point I/O? I have 10 meters in my head for some reason, but I'm trying to look the info up and not having much luck. Thanks!
Anyone know off the top what the maximum cable length should be between a compact logix controller and some point I/O? I have 10 meters in my head for some reason, but I'm trying to look the info up and not having much luck. Thanks!
GaryS Member G Join Date Aug 2003 Location Lancaster Pa. Posts 1,975 Mar 27, 2020 #2 From what I understand if follows the same as any ethernet about 300ft you get more or less depending you system you can use extenders or I have used wireless radio ethernet extenders for really long range or on equipment that is more mobile
From what I understand if follows the same as any ethernet about 300ft you get more or less depending you system you can use extenders or I have used wireless radio ethernet extenders for really long range or on equipment that is more mobile
Ken Roach Lifetime Supporting Member + Moderator Join Date Apr 2002 Location Seattle, WA Posts 17,496 Mar 27, 2020 #3 POINT i/O has an ordinary Ethernet physical layer, so the nominal distance for CAT5 or CAT5E or CAT6 cable is 100 meters = 328 feet.
POINT i/O has an ordinary Ethernet physical layer, so the nominal distance for CAT5 or CAT5E or CAT6 cable is 100 meters = 328 feet.