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.
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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.
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The Instruction Manuals describing how to use SCON-CA field networks are
provided separately. Read them together with this manual.