Connect the EtherNet/IP Network

Use an RJ45 straight cable to connect the adapter to an EtherNet/IP network. The recommendations for using shielded or unshielded cables are published at the Rockwell Automation technical support center in Knowledgebase article, Grounding the Ethernet Cable Shield in an EtherNet/IP System, QA10251. The technical support center is available at: rok.auto/knowledgebase.
  1. If needed, wire the RJ45 connector as shown.
    wire the RJ45 connector
  2. RJ45 Connector Wiring
    Connector Number
    Color
    1585J 8-pin Cables with Support for 10/100/1000 Mbps
    1585J 8-pin Cables with Support for 10/100 Mbps
    1585J 4-pin Cables with Support for 10/100 Mbps
    1
    White/orange
    BI_DA+
    TxData +
    2
    Orange
    BI_DA-
    TxData -
    3
    White/green
    BI_DB+
    Recv Data +
    4
    Blue
    BI_DC+
    Unused
    N.A.
    5
    White/blue
    BI_DC-
    Unused
    N.A.
    6
    Green
    BI_DB-
    Recv Data -
    7
    White/brown
    BI_DD+
    Unused
    N.A.
    8
    Brown
    BI_DD-
    Unused
    N.A.
  3. Connect the RJ45 cable to an Ethernet port of the adapter.
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