EPIC has one (1) standard RJ-45 Ethernet connector and supports copper 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections. It supports multiple protocols (Modbus and DNP3) simultaneously.
Ethernet
Ethernet is a family of computer networking technologies used in local area networks (LANs). Several variants of Ethernet are available. Newer variants typically use copper twisted-pair or fiber optic links with hubs or switches to form the network. Ethernet permits a large number of devices to be interconnected and allows the devices to communicate via multiple protocols concurrently.
Ethernet Connections
EPIC can be connected to a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet network with a standard Ethernet RJ‑45 cable. Plug one end of the cable into the EPIC Ethernet connector and the other end into an Ethernet hub, switch or directly into the SCADA master. Refer to Section 10.3 to assign protocol and set communications parameters (IP address, Netmask, Gateway, etc).
Optional Fiber Ethernet Interface
Although Ethernet interfaces are standardized, many variants of Ethernet over fiber exist. The variants are based on different data rates, fiber type, wavelength, and connector types.
The EPIC Optional Fiber Ethernet Interface can be configured to accommodate most if not all of these variants. Due to the vast number of variants and continuous addition of new ones, the specific offerings and capabilities needed to interface to your fiber Ethernet network need to be verified with your EPIC distributor.