Control technology| System manual
System description
Network topologies
32 L DMS 1.3 EN - 02/2011
4.2 Network topologies
The Lenze control technology provides master interface connections for the following com-
munication systems:
CANopen: Tried-and-tested system for smaller plants
EtherCAT: Ethernet-based system for every application
PROFIBUS: For the greatest selection of different field devices
Lenze's control technology is based on CANopen profiles. The communication system sup-
ported by the respective application is used for data transfer.
Tip!
The Lenze support assists you in selecting the fieldbus system tailored for your ap-
plication and the suitable Industrial PC components.
Depending on the bus system used, the basic structure of the network varies. The bus sys-
tem also influences the usability of the different device families. This is described in the fol-
lowing:
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