Maple Systems HMI5000 Series - Manual (Page 31)

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Connecting multiple PLC/controllers serially using daisy chaining
The RS485 4-wire and RS485 2-wire communications ports of the HMI5000 Series family support multi-drop
connections. A daisy-chain connection is made from the HMI to the first PLC/controller, and then from the first
PLC/controller to the second and so on (see below). The network may need biasing resistors – refer to the
PLC/controller documentation for more information.
Connecting one or more PLC/controllers via Ethernet
The HMI5000 Series (Ethernet-equipped models) have a single RJ45 Ethernet connector configured for 10BaseT and
100BaseT operation. This port is for both communicating with a PC for configuration purposes, as well as for
communicating with supported Ethernet PLCs and protocols.
The connector is wired just like the RJ45 Ethernet connector on a PC. The Ethernet connection to a PLC/controller will
vary with each PLC/controller. Some will require a straight-through connection, while others require a crossover
connection. See Maple Systems' website for cable drawings of Ethernet cables.
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To connect a single PLC/controller to an HMI:
1. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable to the RJ45 connector on the HMI.
2. Attach the other end to the RJ45 connector on the PLC/controller.
A router or switch is required to connect multiple PLCs/controllers to a single HMI. In general, standard straight-
through type cables can be used when connecting to a PLC/controller through a router or switch. Some routers and
switches may be auto-sensing. In this case, either type of cable may be used.
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