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DeviceNet Module User Guide
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1. Introduction
The DeviceNet Module can be used with Digistart CS and Digistart IS soft starters to allow the starter to be connected to a serial
communications network using the DeviceNet protocol.
2. Installation
WARNING
Remove mains and control voltage from the soft starter before attaching or removing accessories.
Install the DeviceNet Module using the following procedure:
1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft starter.
2. Attach the module to the soft starter as illustrated.
3. Set the DeviceNet Module Node Address (MAC ID) and Data Rate.
4. Apply control power to the soft starter.
5. Insert the network connector into the module and power up the DeviceNet network.
Figure 2-1 Attach the module to the starter
Digistart CS:
Plug the module onto the side of the soft starter.
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Digistart IS:
1. Line the module up with the comms port slot.
2. Press the top retaining clip of the module into the soft starter
chassis.
3. Press in the bottom retaining clip.
CAUTION
Network designs must decrease the maximum allowable cumulative dropline length by 400 mm for every DeviceNet
Module installed on the network. Failure to do so may result in network communication errors and decreased reliability.
Example: ODVA specifies a maximum cumulative dropline length of 156 m on a network operating at 125 kb/s. If six
DeviceNet Modules were installed on this network, the total cumulative dropline length would need to be decreased to
153.6 m.