Modes
DeviceNet master board manufactured by molex has the master mode and slave mode as motion modes. However, do not select the slave mode.
Master mode
The master device gathers and controls all nodes on DeviceNet network.
DeviceNet master can control up to 64 nodes (max. 128 bytes) in one network.
PLC is typically configured as a master and controls all nodes in factory automation system, but Epson RC+ is also capable of being a master.
DeviceNet network configuration is specified by configuration management software. This software is normally provided by a master device manufacturer. The configuration management software determines parameters for each slave device via an Electronic Data Sheet (EDS).
Available connection types are Polling, Strove, Cyclic, Change Of State, and Explicit messaging.
Available baud rates are 125 kbps, 250 kbps, and 500 kbps.
Refer to the following section for configuration.