Setting Mechatrolink-Ii Communications; Mechatrolink-Ii Communications; Wiring Specifications - Omron SJDE-ANA-OY Manual

3.8 Setting MECHATROLINK-II Communications

3.8 Setting MECHATROLINK-II Communications

3.8.1 MECHATROLINK-II Communications

Outline
MECHATROLINK-II is a field network that makes it possible for one factory automation controller (C1
master station) to control decentralized multiple factory automation devices (slave stations) such as
servo drives, inverters, and I/O modules.
Configuration
• Bus connection with one C1 master station and a maximum of 30 slave stations
• Install terminators at both ends of the network cable to reduce signal reflection.
• Connect repeaters for a network with a total distance exceeding 30 m, regardless of whether the
number of slaves is 17 or more or 16 or less.
C1 Master
station
(FA controller)

3.8.2 Wiring Specifications

Terminators
Install terminators at both ends of the network cable to reduce signal reflection, some Mechatrolink
controllers already have a terminating resistor built-in.
Model
JEPMC-W6022
JEPMC-W6022-E
(Compliant with
RoHS Directive)
Repeaters
A repeater is needed in the network, when the total distance between stations exceeds 30 m, or when
the number of slave stations is 17 or more.
Type
JEPMC-REP2000
Slave station
Slave station
(FA device)
(FA device)
#1
External Appearance
External Appearance
#2
52
Slave station
(FA device)
#30