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Chapter 11  DeviceNet Remote I/O Module 
AHRTU-DNET 
 
Table of Contents 
11.1  Introduction of AHRTU-DNET-5A ............................................ 11-3 
11.1.1  Feature .................................................................................... 11-3 
11.1.2  Function and Specifications ..................................................... 11-3 
11.2  Profile and Outline ................................................................... 11-4 
11.2.1  Dimensions .............................................................................. 11-4 
11.2.2  Profile ...................................................................................... 11-5 
11.2.3  DeviceNet Communication Connector .................................... 11-6 
11.2.4  Address Switch ........................................................................ 11-6 
11.2.5  Function Switch ....................................................................... 11-7 
11.2.6  CPU Interface .......................................................................... 11-7 
11.3  Basic Installation of AHRTU-DNET-5A .................................... 11-7 
11.3.1  Installing AHRTU-DNET-5A on the Rack ................................. 11-7 
11.3.2  Applicable Modules during Installation .................................. 11-10 
11.3.3  Connecting the Cable to the DeviceNet Connector ............... 11-11 
11.3.4  Installing the DeviceNet Connector ....................................... 11-12 
11.3.5  DeviceNet Bus Transmission Distance and Network Topology 
Structure ................................................................................ 11-12 
11.4  Configuration of AHRTU-DNET-5A ........................................ 11-17 
11.4.1  Terms .................................................................................... 11-17 
11.4.2  Introduction of Software......................................................... 11-18 
11.4.2.1  Establishing the Connection between DeviceNet Builder and a 
PLC ....................................................................................... 11-19 
11.4.2.2  AHRTU-DNET-5A Configuration Interface ............................. 11-22 
11.4.2.3  AHRTU-DNET-5A Status Setting Interface ............................ 11-29 
11.4.2.4  I/O Module Configuration Interface ........................................ 11-30 
11.4.2.5  Monitoring Function of Software ............................................ 11-34 
11.4.2.6  AH10SCM-5A Module Configuration Interface ...................... 11-37 
11.4.3  DeviceNet Mapping Data....................................................... 11-49 
11.4.3.1  Allocation of the Mapping Addresses for Master AH10DNET-5A
 .............................................................................................. 11-50 
11.4.3.2  Allocation of the Mapping Addresses for AHRTU-DNET-5A .. 11-51 
11.4.3.3  Allocation of the Mapping Addresses for the Modules ........... 11-53 
11.4.3.4  Control Word and Status Word of AHRTU-DNET-5A ............. 11-56 
11.4.4  Connecting AHRTU-DNET-5A to the DeviceNet Network ...... 11-57 
11.5  Application Example .............................................................. 11-58 
11.5.1  Network Structure .................................................................. 11-58 
11.5.2  Using DeviceNet Builder to Configure the Network ............... 11-59 
11.5.2.1  Building and Starting the Communication Channel Driver 1 in 
COMMGR.............................................................................. 11-59 
11.5.2.2  Calling DeviceNet Builder via ISPSoft ................................... 11-60 
11.5.2.3  Configuration of AHRTU-DNET-5A ........................................ 11-66 
11.5.2.4  Downloading and Monitoring ................................................. 11-71 
11.5.3  Using the Ladder Diagram to Control the Entire Network ...... 11-76