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POWERLINK RJ45

POWERLINK (IEC 61158-6-13) is an open-source real-time Ethernet protocol using standard RJ45 connectors with cycle times as low as 200 microseconds for motion control and I/O synchronization.

// Specifications
Standard
IEC 61158 POWERLINK
Connector
RJ45
Cycle Time
200 microseconds minimum
Speed
100 Mbps
Topology
Line, ring, or star
Use Case
B&R Automation, motion control, robotics
// Pin Reference Table
Pin Name Function Type
1 TX+ Transmit positive BUS
2 TX- Transmit negative BUS
3 RX+ Receive positive BUS
6 RX- Receive negative BUS