How to Setup a DeviceNet Network

The following is a basic procedure for setting up a DeviceNet network:

1. Choose node layout and pathway in your network.
   Refer to the following section for details.
   DeviceNet Network Construction

2. Choose power supply method for communication.
   Refer to the following section for details.
   DeviceNet Network Construction

3. Choose the baud rate.
   Choose the baud rate based on the network length. Select the fastest baud rate allowed for the length. Increasing network load due to slow baud rate may cause trouble including communication failure.

4. Lay cables.
   Refer to the following section for details.
   DeviceNet Network Construction

5. Configure the 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 communication power supply, communication with the nodes may fail.

7. Install the DeviceNet board in your Controller.
   Refer to the following for the fieldbus type you have.

   • When installing a DeviceNet master board manufactured by molex:
     Installing a DeviceNet Master Board Manufactured by molex

   • When installing a DeviceNet board manufactured by Hilscher:
     Installing a DeviceNet Board Manufactured by Hilscher

   • When installing a DeviceNet slave board:
     Installing DeviceNet Slave Board

   • When installing a DeviceNet slave module:
     Installing DeviceNet Slave Module

8. Operate the DeviceNet network.