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DL-EP1 Overview
The DL-EP1 operates as an EtherNet/IP communication adaptor. EtherNet/IP
communications enable you to output the ON/OFF control signals and current values
of the DL-EP1 and sensor amplifiers connected to the DL-EP1 as communication
data to a PLC or other equipment.
The DL-EP1 supports EtherNet/IP cyclic communication (Implicit messaging) and
message communication (Explicit messaging). Cyclic communication enables data
exchange without a ladder program. Message communication allows for reading/
writing sensor amplifier parameters and issuing commands to the sensor amplifiers.
System configuration example
Number of Connectable Sensor Amplifiers
* Up to 11 sensor heads can be connected by adding a head connection board to
the main unit.
Overview
PLC or other host device
(EtherNet/IP unit)
DL-EP1 (this unit)
EtherNet/IP
adaptor
EtherNet
Connectable Sensor Amplifiers
Name Amplifier form Main unit
Expansion
unit
Maximum number of
connectable units
GT-2
Series
DIN rail mount
type GT2-71(M)(C)N
GT2-71(M)(C)P GT2-72(M)(C)N
GT2-72(M)(C)P
15
(1 main unit,
14 expansion units)
Panel mount
type GT2-75N
GT2-75P GT2-76N
GT2-76P
15
(1 main unit,
14 expansion units)
Large display
type GT2-100N
GT2-100P
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1
(1 main unit)*