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Overview
Overview
This chapter contains a short description of ControlNet network,
the RCNA-01 Adapter module, a delivery checklist, and warranty
information.
Further information can be obtained from www.controlnet.org.
Network overview
The media for the fieldbus is a RG-6 quad shielded cable or fibre
with support for media redundancy. The RCNA-01 Adapter
module supports only RG-6 quad shielded cable (coax) for the bus
connection. ControlNet is flexible in topology options (bus, tree,
star) to meet various application needs. The fieldbus speed is 5
Mbits/s.
Transmission
technique:
Medium access:
ControlNet technical features summary
Support for bus, star or tree topologies
RG-6 quad shield cable
Optional media redundancy
Support for fibre optic cabling (Not supported
by RCNA)
Data rate 5 Mbit/s
Peer-to-peer
Producer/Consumer
Multicasts of both inputs and peer-to-peer data
Multi-Scanner
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