Chapter 2 Features 2-1 To; Features Of Devicenet - Hitachi HIDIC EH-150 Applications Manual

Chapter 2
2.1

Features of DeviceNet

1. Multi-Vendor Network
Since the EH series PLCs conform to the DeviceNet standard, which is an open field network standard, it is
possible to connect master/slave devices provided by Hitachi as well as by other companies.
EH-150 DeviceNet
Master module
EH-150 DeviceNet
Slave controller
2. Versatile Connection Methods
Besides using Multidrop of the trunk line, it is possible to use Multi-branch and Multidrop of drop lines
by means of Device Tap.
Multidrop of the trunk line
Device
Multidrop of the drop line
Features
Inverter
L100DN/SJ100DN
Discrete I/O Slave unit
Figure 2.1 Hitachi made DeviceNet products
Device
(Device Tap)
Device
Device
Figure 2.2 Connection methods for DeviceNet
AC Servo
AD series
Multi-branching using a Device Tap connected
to the trunk line
Device
2-1
Chapter 2 Features
NX-SDC (distributed controller)
The other
vendor's Device
(Device Tap)
Device