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3.3.2 Network Configuration
The following describes an example of CC-Link network and configuration components.
Master station
With a terminator
Master station
Having control information, the master station manages the entire network. One master
station is required for one network. Normally, a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is set
as the master station. The master station number is fixed to "0."
Slave station
General term for stations other than the master station. Slave stations include remote I/O
stations, remote device stations, intelligent device stations and local stations. Among those,
the DrvPIII drive is a remote device station.
Terminator
An active bus terminator is connected at the first and last stations on a bus. When placing a
DrvPIII drive at an end of a network, install a terminator to the attached connector (110
Ω
, 1/2
W).
Cables and connectors
Be sure to use cables that conform to the CC-Link communication standard. A connector is
attached to the DrvPIII drive. CC-Link cables and connectors made by various manufacturers
are available. For more information, refer to the Web site of the CC-Link Partner Association.
CC-Link communication network
Slave station 1
Remote I/O
Slave station 2
Remote I/O
Slave station 10
Remote device
Slave station 64
Remote I/O
Terminator