Features and Typical Network

Features

(1) DeviceNet-Compliant

The DeviceNet is an internationally open network developed by Allen-Bradley and is designed to allow control devices (e.g., sensors and actuators) to communicate with each other.

(2) Can be Networked with Control Devices of Various Manufacturers

The robot controller equipped with DeviceNet slave board can be networked with DeviceNet-compliant control devices of various domestic and foreign manufacturers since the communications specifications are open.

(3) Easy Wiring and Maintenance

The 5-core special cable and detachable connector of the DeviceNet slave board make it easy to install wiring between nodes (communications units) and disassembly/restructure the network. This will sharply reduce cost in wiring and maintenance, as well as making replacement of units easy at the time of failure.

(4) Sufficient Number of I/Os

The controller is capable of handling a large quantity of I/O data as listed below. Further, increase or decrease of the number of user-input I/Os is possible in units of 8 points.

Number of I/Os in DeviceNet Area

Typical Network

The figure below illustrates a typical network.