I-8124W DeviceNet Master API functions User’s Manual (V 1.6) 2021/10/04
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4. Function description
All the functions of the I-8124W can be separated into five groups. The
classifications are shown Figure 4.1.
Figure 4.1 Five Function Groups
[Module Functions]
The functions in this group help users to find the I-8124W modules or get
the information of the I-8124W. The users can use these functions to configure
or manage the I-8124W in the WP-8000 or XPAC-8000 series MCU.
[Firmware Functions]
The functions in this group help users to operate the firmware or get the
status of the firmware inside the I-8124W module.
[Operating Functions]
These functions are the important operation of the DeviceNet master.
They help users to configure the whole network.
[Searching Functions]
The functions can help user to debug the network, including the wire
connection, the slave
device’s setting, and etc. When building the DeviceNet
network, users can use these functions to make sure that the network or the
slave device is fine.
[I/O Functions]
These functions help user to read or write the I/O data from or to the
remote slave devices.
