
Industrial Ethernet Networks
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SIMATIC NET Twisted-Pair and Fiber-Optic Networks
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2.5 Example of an Industrial Ethernet Network
Figure 2-2 shows an example of the combination of different technologies and
generations of Industrial Ethernet products in one network.
Network 1
In the high-speed network 1, four OSMs form a redundant ring with 100 Mbps
transmission capacity. If the connected DTEs or network components are suitably
designed, the twisted-pair ports of the OSMs can also be operated at 100 Mbps.
Since OSMs operate as switches, only the maximum lengths of the individual port
connections need to be taken into account during configuration (100 m twisted pair,
3000 m fiber optic).
Network 2
Network 2 also forms a redundant ring. The OLM and star coupler ASGE network
components operate at 10 Mbps using the CSMA/CD medium access method. The
maximum lengths of the individual port connections are limited to 100 m for twisted
pair and 3100 m for fiber-optic between two OLMs. The limits of the collision
domains (max. possible signal propagation time between two nodes) must also be
kept to.
Network 3
Network 3 represents a small system that has existed for years and that is based
on triaxial cable. A SIMATIC NET ELM allows the system to be connected to a
modern large network with switching technology.
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