6.7 Connection of the Ethernet
cable
The Ethernet cable shield must always be
earthed via the connector. Always use a
shielded RJ45 connector.
Use Ethernet cables with the following characteristics:
• STP (shielded)
• Category 5E
• Cable minimum section: 0.22mm² (24AWG).
For further information refer to the relative chapter
(6.6.2 Connection of the power supply line, PoE+
(version of the product not cabled), page 19).
6.7.1 Connection of the Ethernet cable
(cabled version of the product)
The product can be directly connected to an Ethernet
switch.
The example below shows a typical installation.
Personal
Computer
Fig. 22
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6.8 Earthing equipotential
connection
The equipotential connection must be carried out
using an external cable with a minimum 4mm²
section (11AWG).
Connect the cable for the earthing equipotential
connection with the eyelet terminal supplied
(suitable for cables with 4mm²(11AWG) up to
6mm²(9AWG) section).
Fasten the eyelet using the M5 screw and lock washer
supplied.
Characteristics of the M5 screw:
• Material: A4
• Screw head: ISO 4762
• Length: 8mm (0.3in)
• Yield stress (min): 450N/mm²
Switch
CAUTION! The external equipotential
connections must be set up through the
eyelet on the outside of the product. Do not
use as a protective terminal.
Fig. 23
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