Omron E3X-CIF11, Operation Manual

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Overview of DeviceNet Communications Model Section 2-1
Transferring, Monitoring,
and Operating from the
DeviceNet Configurator A DeviceNet Configurator (Ver. 2.10 or higher) can be used to read and write
Sensor parameters from a personal computer.
DeviceNet slave
Fiber Sensors
E3X-DRT21 Fiber
Amplifier Sensor
Communication Unit
for DeviceNet
CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit
PLC
Serial connector
DeviceNet
DeviceNet
Configurator
Operating and monitoring Sensor settings from Configurator
• Setting and downloading Sensor data.
• Monitoring Sensor ON/OFF data, incident light levels, etc.
• Performing Sensor teaching operations.
Type Communications contents Conditions
Sensor parameter
setting Writes any parameters, including maximum
sensitivity, and thresholds. Cannot be
used when
Mobile Con-
sole is con-
nected.
Sensor monitoring Reads any parameters, including ON/OFF
data, incident light levels, and thresholds.
Sensor teaching Performs various teaching operations.