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2. Installation
2. Installation
This chapter contains procedures for installing a DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, or EtherNet/IP
network. Refer to the sections that correspond to the type of network you are installing.
2.1 How to Setup a DeviceNet Network
The following is a basic procedure for setting up a DeviceNet network:
1. Choose node distribution and distribution route on your network.
For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
2. Choose power supply method for communication.
For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
3. Choose baud rate.
Choose the baud rate based on the network length. Select the fastest baud allowed
for the length. Increasing network load due to slow baud rate may cause trouble
including communication failure.
4. Lay cables.
For details, refer to the following section 2.2 DeviceNet Network Construction.
5. Configure nodes.
For details, refer to respective manuals of your desired nodes.
6. Turn ON the communications power supply and nodes.
Turn ON the communications power supply. After that or simultaneously, turn ON
the nodes to supply power. When the power to the nodes is supplied earlier than the
power to the communications power supply, communication with the nodes may fail.
7. Install the scanner board in your controller.
Refer to the section 2.7 DeviceNet Board Installation later in this chapter.
8. Configure a master and slaves.
Use the configuration management software for configuring a master and slaves
(scan list). For details, please refer to the configuration management software
manual.
To configure EPSON RC+ as a master, refer to the section 2.7 DeviceNet Board
Installation later in this chapter.
9. Configure EPSON RC+.
Refer to the section 2.10 EPSON RC+ Fieldbus I/O Installation later in this chapter.
10. Operate the DeviceNet network.
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