Epson RC180, Manual

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Setup & Operation 12. Option Units
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12.3.8 PROFINET
WARNING
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Make sure that the power is turned OFF before installing/removing any boards or
connecting/disconnecting any cables. Installing/removing any boards or
connecting/disconnecting any cables with the power ON is extremely hazardous
and may result in electric shock and/or malfunction of equipment.
Overview of PROFINET
PROFINET is a fieldbus network using industrial Ethernet.
PROFINET was developed as an open communication standard to connect various field
devices (sensor, actuator, robot controller, etc.). Because of the open communication
standard, PROFIBUS DP can easily construct multi-vendor system with various devices
developed around the world.
IO Controller
Ethernet Network
Motor Driver
from Company A
Motor Driver
from Company B
IO device
from Company C
IO device
from Company D
Photo Sensor
from Company E
Analog Device
from Company G
HMI Device
from Company F
PROFINET Specifications
Item Specification
Name PROFINET board
Code R12B040707
Connection Method RT (Real-Time)
Protocol PROFINET IO
Device type IO device
Baud Rates (bps) 100M bps, full duplex
Maximum segment length 100 m
Cable RJ45 with connector 100BASE-TX (Cat5)
Cycle time 2 ms
Interface
RJ45 port
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Input Data Size 256 bits (32 bytes)
Output Data Size 256 bits (32 bytes)