Branching
EtherCAT Master
Junction Slave Junction Slave
Junction Slave
Remote I/O Slave
Remote I/O Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Remote I/O
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo
Drive
Slave
Servo
Drive
Slave
Servo Drive Slave
: Output port
: Input port
Ring Wiring
A configuration example of the ring wiring is shown below.
Refer to the Power PMAC User's Manual (Cat. No. O014) for the setting and usage of ring wiring.
ININ X2X2 X3
X3
EtherCAT
Master
Junction Slave
GX-JC03
Remote I/O
Slave
Servo Drive
Slave
Servo
Drive
Slave
Servo
Drive
Slave
: Output port
: Input port
Installation Precautions
Basic precautions for the installation of EtherCAT networks are provided below.
Precautions when Installing a Network
• When you install an EtherCAT network, take sufficient safety precautions and follow the stand-
ards and specifications. (Refer to "JIS X 5252" or to electrical facility technical references.)
An expert who is well trained in safety measures, standards, and specifications should be asked
to perform the installation.
•
Do not install EtherCA
T network equipment near sources of noise.
5 Wiring
5-8
CK3M-series Programmable Multi-Axis Controller User's Manual Hardware (O036)