Installation; Devicenet; How To Setup A Devicenet Network - Epson RC620 Manual

2. Installation

This chapter describes procedures for installing the network.

DeviceNet

PROFIBUS DP
EtherNet/IP
CC-Link
PROFINET
Refer to the sections according to the type of network you are installing.
2.1 DeviceNet

2.1.1 How to Setup a DeviceNet Network

The following is a basic procedure for setting up a DeviceNet network:
1. Choose node layout and pathway on your network.
2. Choose power supply method for communication.
3. Choose baud rate.
4. Lay cables.
5. Configure the nodes.
6. Turn ON the communications power supply and nodes.
7. Install the DeviceNet board in your controller.
8. Operate the DeviceNet network.
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For details, refer to the following section 2.1.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
For details, refer to the following section 2.1.2 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 2.1.2 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 communication power supply, communication with the nodes may fail.
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.
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