Omron DEVICENET - Devicenet Network Features; Reduced Wiring; Multi-Vendor Networks

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DeviceNet Network Features Section 1-1
1-1 DeviceNet Network Features
DeviceNet is an open field network that can easily connect a variety of control
devices such as PLCs, personal computers, sensors, and actuators.
The DeviceNet network not only reduces wiring and maintenance costs
because it requires less wiring, it also allows DeviceNet-compatible devices
from different manufacturers to be connected. There is a wide selection of
DeviceNet-compatible devices available, so a more economical system can
be constructed.
1-1-1 Reduced Wiring
Use DeviceNet cables to wire connections such as multi-drop trunk lines and
T-branch lines. These connection methods can help reduce onsite wiring
costs and maintenance costs.
1-1-2 Multi-vendor Networks
The DeviceNet communications specifications are open and standardized, so
a DeviceNet-compatible device from any manufacturer can be connected.
DeviceNet can be used in a variety of field-level applications by combining
devices such as valves and sensors.
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Slave Units
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