National Instruments NI 1712 User Manual

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3-4 | ni.comChapter 3 ConnectorsEthernet PortsThe Ethernet ports on the smart camera provide a connection between the smart camera and thedevelopment computer or other network devices. The smart camera provides one10/100/1,000 Mbps Ethernet port. The NI 1732/1752/1754 provide a second 10/100 Mb/sEthernet port. Figure shows the Ethernet ports on the smart camera.Figure 3-2. NI Smart Camera Ethernet PortsPort 1 is the primary port and port 2, when available, is the secondary port. The primary port canbe configured to acquire an IP address from a DHCP server. The secondary port can only beconfigured for a static IP address.The primary Ethernet port of the smart camera can connect to a 10, 100, or 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps)Ethernet network at either full or half duplex. The secondary port can connect to a 10 or 100Mbps Ethernet network at either full or half duplex. The smart camera automatically detects thespeed and duplex capabilities of its link partner and configures for the fastest common interface.The smart camera can also perform auto-crossover, allowing the use of straight or crossoverEthernet cables, independent of the connection configuration.When shielded Ethernet cables are being used, ensure that the shields on the Ethernet cables andthe POWER-I/O cable do not contact each other to maintain full Ethernet signal integrity.Note A CAT 5e or CAT 6 1000Base-T Ethernet cable is required to achievemaximum 1,000 Mbps (Gigabit) Ethernet performance. CAT 5e and CAT 6 Ethernetcables adhere to higher electrical standards required for Gigabit Ethernetcommunication. CAT 5 cables are not guaranteed to meet necessary electricalrequirements. While CAT 5 cables may appear to work in some installations at 1,000Mbps, CAT 5 cables are likely to cause increased bit errors resulting in degraded orunreliable network performance.Ethernet LEDsThis section applies only to the following NI Smart Cameras:• NI 1732• NI 1752• NI 17551 Port 1 2 Port 2 (Absent on NI 1712)1 21 2