2-1
Section
Operating Procedures Flowchart
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2-1-2 Flowchart
The following flowchart outlines the basic flow of operations for setting up the
DeviceNet system.
(1)
(2)
Check
Yes
(3)
(4)
(5)
No
Determine a suitable baud rate for the
user’s system.
Determine the node arrangement, the wiring configura-
tion, and the cable lengths.
A) Restrictions on lengths of trunk lines and drop
lines and total drop line length. (Selection of
thick cables or thin cables)
B) Separation from noise sources.
Do (1) and (2) above meet the
DeviceNet specifications?
Refer to the DeviceNet (CompoBus/D) Op-
eration Manual (W267).
Refer to Section 3 Network Design.
Determine the method for providing a
communications power supply.
Refer to Section 3-3 Sharing the Communications
Power Supply.
Arrange for the required devices.
Refer to Section 4 Installation and Network Connection,
Appendix B, the DeviceNet (CompoBus/D) Operation
Manual, the DeviceNet (CompoBus/D) Slaves Operation
Manual, or the DeviceNet (CompoBus/D) MULTIPLE I/O
TERMINAL Operation Manual.
Purchase devices.
Installation
Refer to Section 4 Installation and Network Connection.
