Connecting the Ethernet Cable to DataMan 280 Series Readers

CAUTION:  The Ethernet cable shield has to be grounded at the far end. Whatever this cable is plugged into (typically a switch or router) should have a grounded Ethernet connector. A digital voltmeter has to be used to validate the grounding. If the far end device is not grounded, a ground wire should be added in compliance with local electrical codes.

  1. Connect the Ethernet cable's M12 connector to the reader ENET connector.

  2. Connect the Ethernet cable’s RJ-45 connector to a switch/router or PC, as applicable.

    Note:

    Besides powering the DataMan 280 readers through a Breakout Cable, it is possible to power DataMan through PoE connection as well, in which case it is not necessary to use a Breakout Cable.

    DataMan 282 readers do not support PoE.

DataMan 282 Readers LED Behavior with PoE

DataMan 282 Readers require 24 V DC to operate. If you try to power the reader with a PoE cable, the reader boots up, but the illumination shuts down. The error LED of the reader turns solid red to indicate an underpowered state. You can overwrite the behavior of the error LED in the Inputs / Outputs application step of the DataMan Setup Tool. For more information on how to configure the error LED, refer to the DataMan Questions and Answers document.