Omron E5EK DEVICENET User Manual page 2

Preface
This high-function digital controller uses CompoBus/D (DeviceNet) as the commu-
nications function on a regular E5EK controller. From here on, the E5EK-
jjj-DRT controller that supports the CompoBus/D (DeviceNet) communications
function is abbreviated to E5EK-DRT.
• Use the CompoBus/D (DeviceNet) for communications.
• Select from many types of temperature and analog input (multiple input)
• Select output functions such as control output or alarm (output assignment)
• Use the HBA (heater burnout alarm) function.
• Use remote SP input.
• Monitor the control loop by LBA (Loop Break Alarm)
• Calibrate input
• It also features a watertight construction (NEMA4: equivalent to IP66)
This User's Manual describes how to use the E5EK-DRT digital controller.
Before using your E5EK-DRT, thoroughly read and understand this manual in
order to ensure correct use.
PRECAUTIONS IN USING THE PRODUCT
When the product is used under the circumstances or environment below, ensure
adherence to limitations of the ratings and functions. Also, take countermeasures
for safety precautions such as fail-safe installations.
(1) Use under circumstances or environments which are not described in this user's manual.
(2) Use for nuclear power control, railway, air craft, vehicle, incinerator, medical equipment, enter-
tainment equipment, safety device, etc.
(3) Use for applications where death or serious property damage is possible and extensive safety
precautions are required.
This product has been tested by ODVA's authorized Independent Test Lab and found to comply with
ODVA Conformance Test Software Version 2.0-1.00.
About this manual
E OMRON, 1997
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