Omron E5AR User Manual page 16

About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controllers and
includes the sections described below.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to install or operate an E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controller. Be sure to read the precautions
provided in the following section.
Precautions provides general precautions for using E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controllers and related
devices.
Section 1 introduces the features and specifications of E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controllers.
Section 2 outlines the basic operating procedures for the E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controllers.
Section 3 describes the methods used to install and wire E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controllers.
Section 4 describes the input (IN) areas and output (OUT) areas that E5AR-DRT and E5ER-DRT Dig-
ital Controllers can use for remote I/O communications. The methods to allocate data for master com-
munications are also described using sample programming.
Section 5 describes how to send explicit messages to the E5AR/E5ER-DRT Digital Controller, includ-
ing how to send CompoWay/F commands using explicit messages.
Section 6 provides information on the time required for a complete communications cycle, for an out-
put response to be made to an input, to start the system, and to send messages.
Section 7 describes error processing, periodic maintenance operations, and troubleshooting proce-
dures needed to keep the DeviceNet Network operating properly. Details on resetting replaced Con-
trollers are also provided. Read through the error processing procedures in both this manual and the
operation manual for the DeviceNet master being used before operation so that operating errors can
be identified and corrected more quickly.
The Appendices provide the device profile of the DeviceNet Communications Unit, additional informa-
tion on DeviceNet, a list of hardware products for DeviceNet, and the DeviceNet objects that are
mounted.
!WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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