1. Installation
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The fieldbus and device levels are connected via an I-port.
I-port is a Festo-specific port for the transmission of commu-
nication data (process data, sensor signals, pilot signals) and
supply voltage. The I-port communication protocol is based
on the IO-Link protocol. The electrical and mechanical connec-
tions between the bus node and I-port device are standard-
ised.
1.1.2 Scop e of functions (brief over view)
– Real-time Ethernet co mmunication (EtherCAT)
– Deterministic data transmission
– Master-slave system architecture
– Modular valve terminal configuration (MDP)
– Diagnostic data via CoE
– Parameter data via CoE
– Hot Connect functio n for connecting and disconnecting
devices during operation
– Module address can be altered via DIL switches
– Adjustable fail state behaviour
– Activation of module diagnostics via DIL switches