Chapter 4 field network – IAI America SCON-CA User Manual

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Chapter 4 Field Network

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Chapter 4 Field Network

SCON-CA is applicable for the field networks shown in the list below.

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 networks 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 ME0221 of separate

volume.

(Note 1)

MECHATROLINK

Refer to ME0222 of separate

volume.

(Note 1)

EtherCAT

Refer to ME0273 of separate

volume.

(Note 1)

EtherNet/IP

Allows actuator to be controlled

through I/O communication using

control signals similar to PIO or

numerical data communication.

Refer to ME0278 of separate

volume.

(Note 1)

RS485

Controls actuator through

general-purpose protocol “MODBUS”.

Refer to ME0162 of separate

volume.

(Note 1)

(Note 1) � SCON-CA is 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 SCON-CA field networks are

provided separately. Read them together with this manual.

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