Setup & Operation 12. Option Units
84 RC180 Rev.17
Wiring (DeviceNet)
The DeviceNet connector is a 5 pin open connector. Use the connector attached to the
board for wiring.
Terminal name for each pin
Prepare the cable for DeviceNet sold in the market as a communication cable.
Install terminating resistors at both ends of the network.
DeviceNet Confirmation with EPSON RC+ 5.0
When the DeviceNet board is installed to the Controller, it is recognized automatically.
Confirm whether EPSON RC+ 5.0 has recognized the DeviceNet board using the
following procedure.
(1) Select EPSON RC+ 5.0 menu-[Setup]-[Controller] to display the [Setup Controller]
dialog.
(2) Select [Inputs / Outputs].
(3) Make sure that the following are displayed.
Fieldbus-Installed : Yes
Feildbus Type : DeviceNet
Fieldbus Slave ID : (MAC address depending on the setting)
(4) Click the <Close> button.
Operation
For details, refer to 12.3.9 Operation.
Electronic Information File (EDS file)
An EDS file is supplied for DeviceNet network configuration. The file is located in the
following folder in the Manual Update CD that is attached to the Robot Controller.
\EpsonRC50\Fieldbus\DeviceNet