2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
This section describes the system configuration on DeviceNet.
2.1 Overall Configuration
A master station can communicate with up to 63 slave stations.
Each station is connected via a tap on the trunk line or is directly connected to the trunk line.
The system configuration using AJ71DN91/A1SJ71DN91 as the master station is described
below.
2.1.1 A typical system configuration that connects with a trunk line
2.1.2 A typical system configuration that connects with a drop line
Trunk line
DeviceNet master unit
AJ71DN91/A1SJ71DN91
Slave stations: max. 63
stations
Power
supply: 24
VDC
Tap
Termination
resistance
Slave station
Slave station
Master station
DeviceNet master unit
AJ71DN91/A1SJ71DN91
Slave stations: max. 63
stations
Trunk line
Tap
Termination
resistance
Drop line
Power
supply: 24
VDC
Master station
Slave station
Slave station