
Chapter 5
DeviceNet 5-1
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AB7607 User manual
DeviceNet Interface
Network Communications
The Anybus-X Ethernet to DeviceNet Gateway acts as a DeviceNet Master or a
slave. The Anybus-X, as a master, can exchange I/O data with up to 63 nodes. The
module can also act as a slave to another DeviceNet Master, exchanging the con-
tents of its I/O tables with the master.
Configuration
The Anybus-X is configured using a DeviceNet configuration tool such as RSNet-
Worx for DeviceNet or NetTool-DN. The tool will access the module over the
DeviceNet network. The Anybus-X supports a Scanner Configuration and Scan
List object as the configuration interface over DeviceNet.
Automatic Baud Rate Detection
Depending on its configuration, the Anybus-X can set its DeviceNet baud rate
automatically. If the autobaud option is enabled, the module will detect the current
network baud rate and set its baud rate accordingly before joining the network. If
the option is disabled, the module will join the network with the configured baud
rate.