Chapter 1 Overview - Mitsubishi Electric MELSEC Q Series User Manual

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OVERVIEW

CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW

This manual describes the specifications, pre-operation procedures, functions, and
troubleshooting of the MELSEC-Q series QJ71EIP71 EtherNet/IP network interface
module (hereinafter referred to as EtherNet/IP module).
The EtherNet/IP module allows MELSEC-Q series modules to connect to the EtherNet/IP
network.
When applying program examples introduced in this manual into the actual system, fully
examine the applicability and confirm that it will not cause system control problems.
GX Works2
Utility package
network device
EtherNet/IP module
Figure 1.1 EtherNet/IP network
EtherNet/IP
Twisted pair cable
EtherNet/IP
network device
Switching hub
EtherNet/IP compatible
programmable controller
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