Modes

DeviceNet board manufactured by Hilscher has the master mode and the slave mode. However, do not use in the slave mode.

Master Mode

The master device gathers and controls all nodes on DeviceNet network.

DeviceNet board manufactured by Hilscher can control up to 63 nodes (max. 128 bytes per slave) 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 Bit Strobe, Change of State, Cyclic, Poll, and Explicit Peer-to-Peer Messaging.

Available baud rates are 125 kbps, 250 kbps, and 500 kbps.