
Configuring the DeviceNet Network
Connection Types
The Epsilon
Polled I/O Connections (Implicit Messaging)
The Poll Command is an I/O Message that is transmitted by the Master. A Poll Command is directed towards a single, specific Slave
A Polled Message contains I/O data that can be read by the PLC on every scan. Polled messages are used for high priority data and are typically used to transmit parameters, such as index initiates or position feedback.
Explicit Messaging
Explicit Messages are initiated from a
Software Interface
This section discusses how to configure a DeviceNet Network with PowerTools FM software and discusses the parameters that appear on the tabs related to DeviceNet configuration. Other tabs are described in the Epsilon Ei Indexing Drive and
DeviceNet Tab
The DeviceNet tab allows the user to configure DeviceNet parameters and watch the DeviceNet Parameters while online with the drive through PowerTools FM. The DeviceNet tab has two
The DN Setup tab allows the user to set up MacID, Baud Rate, choice of predefined assembly blocks, and
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