Omron SJDE-ANA-OY - Setting MECHATROLINK-II Communications; MECHATROLINK-II Communications; Wiring Specifications

3.8 Setting MECHATROLINK-II Communications
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3.8 Setting MECHATROLINK-II Communications
3.8.1 MECHATROLINK-II Communications
 Outline
MECHATROLINK-II is a field network that makes it possible for one factory automation controller (C1
master station) to control decentralized multiple factory automation devices (slave stations) such as
servo drives, inverters, and I/O modules.
 Configuration
• Bus connection with one C1 master station and a maximum of 30 slave stations
• Install terminators at both ends of the network cable to reduce signal reflection.
• Connect repeaters for a network with a total distance exceeding 30 m, regardless of whether the
number of slaves is 17 or more or 16 or less.
3.8.2 Wiring Specifications
 Terminators
Install terminators at both ends of the network cable to reduce signal reflection, some Mechatrolink
controllers already have a terminating resistor built-in.
 Repeaters
A repeater is needed in the network, when the total distance between stations exceeds 30 m, or when
the number of slave stations is 17 or more.
Model External Appearance
JEPMC-W6022
JEPMC-W6022-E
(Compliant with
RoHS Directive)
Typ e External Appearance
JEPMC-REP2000
#1 #2 #30
C1 Master
station
(FA controller)
Slave station
(FA device)
Slave station
(FA device)
Slave station
(FA device)
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