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Chapter 4 Field Network
4.1 Each Field Network
The controller is applicable for the following field network.
Except for RS485, it is the option which can be selected when purchasing. It cannot be
changed after the product is delivered.
Also, for the field network other than RS485, PIO cannot be equipped. And Pulse Train Control
Mode cannot be operated.
Type of Field Network
Name of Field Network Description Detail
DeviceNet Refer to ME0256 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
CC-Link Refer to ME0254 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
PROFIBUS-DP Refer to ME0258 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
CompoNet Refer to ME0220 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
MECHATROLINK-Ⅰ/Ⅱ
Refer to ME0221 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
EtherCAT Refer to ME0273 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
EtherNet/IP Refer to ME0278 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
PROFINET IO
Allows actuator to be controlled
through I/O communication using
control signals similar to PIO or
numerical data communication.
Refer to ME0333 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
MECHATROLINK-Ⅲ
Synchronized control on multiple
actuators is available with high
constant periodicity.
Refer to ME0317 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
RS485 Controls actuator through
general-purpose protocol “MODBUS”.
Refer to ME0162 of separate
volume.
(Note 1)
(Note 1) • Handled as a slave unit. For details of each network, check the Instruction Manuals
of the master unit provided by the manufacturer and that of the installed PLC.
• The Instruction Manuals describing how to use field network are provided separately.
Read them together with this manual.