Chapter 1
1-15
Functions and System Configuration
1-5-2 Configurator Overview
The Configurator is a software application run on an IBM PC/AT or compatible computer and is used
to support a DeviceNet communications system. Connection to the Network is achieved either via a
serial communications port (peripheral bus or Host Link) or by connecting the computer directly to
the DeviceNet using a hardware interface. The Configurator occupies one node on the DeviceNet
Network, but has no specific functions on the network itself. The Configurator provides the following
functions.
• Free Allocation of Remote I/O
The remote I/O allocations in the PLCs can be changed from the Configurator. I/O can be flexibly allo-
cated for each node within the specified I/O areas.
• More than One DeviceNet (Master) Unit per Network
Slaves can be set for each DeviceNet (Master) Unit from the Configurator enabling communications be-
tween multiple groups of PLCs and Slaves. The maximum number of nodes connected to one Network
remains at 64.
Note
One Slave can be connected to no more than one DeviceNet (Master) Unit.
• More than one DeviceNet (Master) Unit per PLC
Remote I/O can be allocated for each Slave of the DeviceNet (Master) Unit from the Configurator, so
more than one DeviceNet (Master) Unit can be mounted to the same PLC.
Note
In allocating Remote I/O for each DeviceNet (Master) Unit, be careful not to allow any dual
allocation.
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Configurator Specifications
Dedicated interface
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3G8F5-DRM21-E
3G8E2-DRM21-EV1
Software
WS02-CFDC1-E
Packaged with the Interface
Personal computer
Desktop model or
Notebook model
Desktop model (ISA
Board)
Notebook model
(PCMCIA Card)
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