Devicenet Network Construction - Epson RC700 Manual

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2.1.2 DeviceNet Network Construction

Network Configuration
DeviceNet network is configured as shown in the following figure.
Attach a terminating
resistor on each end
of the trunk line.
Trunk Line
T-branch
Tap
Drop Line Drop
Line
Node
Node
Node
There are two types of nodes: master and slave. The master controls a network and
gathers data from its slaves. The slaves, including external I/O and other devices, output
data in response to the master's output order and informs the master of its input status.
You can install masters anywhere in the network. You can connect up to 64 nodes
(including the server) in the network.
RC700 / RC90 Option Fieldbus I/O Rev.12
Install the DeviceNet board in your controller.
When installing the DeviceNet master board, refer to the section 2.1.3 DeviceNet
Master Board Installation later in this chapter.
When installing the DeviceNet slave board, refer to the section 2.1.4 DeviceNet Slave
Board Installation later in this chapter.
Operate the DeviceNet network.
Ground to
Communications
100 Ω or less.
power supply
Trunk Line
Trunk Line
T-branch
Tap
Drop Line
Drop
Node
Line
Drop Line
Node
Use DeviceNet cables.
Power Supply Tap or
T-branch Tap
DC24V
T-branch
Trunk
Connector
Line
T-branch
Tap
Drop Line
T-branch Tap
Node
Drop Line
Node
Node
2. Installation
Attach a terminating
resistor on each end
of the trunk line.
Trunk
T-branch
Line
Connector
Connector with
terminating
Drop Drop
resistor
Line Line
Waterproof
Waterproof
slave
slave
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