Installation; How To Setup A Devicenet Network - Epson EM07ZS1647F User Manual

2. Installation

This chapter contains procedures for installing a DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, or EtherNet/IP
network. Refer to the sections that correspond to the type of network you are installing.

2.1 How to Setup a DeviceNet Network

The following is a basic procedure for setting up a DeviceNet network:
1. Choose node distribution and distribution route on your network.
2. Choose power supply method for communication.
3. Choose baud rate.
4. Lay cables.
5. Configure nodes.
6. Turn ON the communications power supply and nodes.
7. Install the scanner board in your controller.
8. Configure a master and slaves.
9. Configure EPSON RC+.
10. Operate the DeviceNet network.
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For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
Choose the baud rate based on the network length. Select the fastest baud allowed
for the length. Increasing network load due to slow baud rate may cause trouble
including communication failure.
For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
For details, refer to respective manuals of your desired nodes.
Turn ON the communications power supply. After that or simultaneously, turn ON
the nodes to supply power. When the power to the nodes is supplied earlier than the
power to the communications power supply, communication with the nodes may fail.
Refer to the section 2.7 DeviceNet Board Installation later in this chapter.
Use the configuration management software for configuring a master and slaves
(scan list). For details, please refer to the configuration management software
manual.
To configure EPSON RC+ as a master, refer to the section 2.7 DeviceNet Board
Installation later in this chapter.
Refer to the section 2.10 EPSON RC+ Fieldbus I/O Installation later in this chapter.
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