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MELSEC-A
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Network Specifications
This section describes the network specifications of a DeviceNet using DN91.
(a) Communication Speed
The communication speed can be selected as 125, 250, or 500 kbaud using a
sequence program or a configuration software.
The maximum cable length depends on the communication speed. See 3.2
Performance Specifications for details.
(b) Network Power Supply Methods
The following methods are available to supply network power to each station:
1) Connect a dedicated power tap to the trunk line cable and connect a network
power supply unit to it.
2) Supply power from the network power supply unit through network cables to
each station.
REMARK
Contact ODVA or the ODVA Japan office for inquiries about the following devices required for the
DeviceNet network configuration:
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Network power supply unit
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Power tap
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Tap
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Termination resistance
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Cable
Contact Details for ODVA
Open DeviceNet Vender Association, Inc.
Address
8222 Wiles Road, Suite 287, Coral Springs, FL 33067 USA
TEL.305-340-5412 FAX.305-340-5413
ODVA Japan Office
Address
The Japan Chapter of ODVA
Kyoto Research Park 17, Chudoji Minami-Machi, Shimogyo Kyoto 600-8813 Japan
TEL.075-315-9175
FAX.075-315-2898