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Balluff Network Interface / DeviceNet Fieldbus Distributor
Notes to the User
This Guide describes the Balluff DeviceNet Fieldbus Module BNI DNT-..., which enables expan-
ded communication down to the lowest level so as to provide improved process optimizing and
preventive maintenance.
Note
A detailed operating manual for the BNI DNT-... can be found on the Internet at
www.balluff.com.
The Guide is organized so that the sections build on one another.
Section : Basic safety information.
Section : The main steps for installing the device.
Section 4: Technical data for the device.
The following typographical conventions are used in this Guide.
Enumerations are shown in list form with bullet points.
Entry 1,
Entry .
Action instructions are indicated by a preceding triangle. The result of an action is indicated by
an arrow.
Action instruction 1.
Action result.
Action instruction .
Numbers:
Decimal numbers are shown without additional indicators (e.g. 1),
Hexadecimal numbers are shown with the additional indicator
hex
(e.g. 00
hex
).
Directory paths:
References to paths in which data are stored or are to be saved to are shown in small caps (e.g.
P
roject
:\D
ata
t
yPes
\U
ser
D
efineD
).
Cross-references indicate where additional information on the topic can be found
(see"Technical
data" on page 1)
.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a security notice which most be observed.
Note, tip
This symbol indicates general notes.
BCD
Binary coded switch
BNI
Balluff Network Interface
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
DNT
DeviceNet
DR
Data rate
FE
Function ground
NA
Node Adress
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–
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⇒
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1.1 About this guide
1.2 Structure of the
guide
1.3 Typographical
conventions
Enumerations
Actions
Syntax
Cross-references
1.4 Symbols
1.5 Abbreviations
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