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Terms Used in This Document

This document uses the following terms:

Term

Description

Sensor

A sensor amplifier

Scanner

The EtherNet/IP scanner device

Adaptor

The EtherNet/IP adaptor device

Main unit

A sensor amplifier that has a power line and can operate
alone

Expansion unit

A sensor amplifier that does not have a power line and must
be connected to a main unit

D-bus

The name of KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor
amplifiers
Supports IL Series CMOS laser amplifier sensors and others

PLC

Programmable logic controller

Ladder program

A program which controls the PLC