Chapter 5 System Configuration; Network Configuration - Mitsubishi Electric NZ2GF-ETB User Manual

CHAPTER 5
This chapter describes a configuration of the system containing the Ethernet adapter module.
For the overall CC-Link IE Field Network configuration, refer to the following.
 User's manual for the master/local module used
5.1

Network Configuration

The following shows a network configuration for the Ethernet adapter module.
Through a switching hub, the Ethernet adapter module can communicate with up to 32 external devices at the same
time. Direct connection is also available between the Ethernet adapter module and an external device.
CC-Link IE Field
Network
Ethernet
External devices must be on the same network as the Ethernet adapter module; therefore, those on different networks
cannot be connected using devices such as a router.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Master station
Configuration tool
Ethernet adapter module
Switching hub
Barcode reader GOT
Up to 32 devices