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DL-EP1 EtherNet/IP Communication Function
This section describes the EtherNet/IP functions supported by the DL-EP1.
The DL-EP1 functions as an EtherNet/IP adaptor, and supports both cyclic and
message EtherNet/IP communications.
The EtherNet/IP scanner can use the following functions:
* To use the message communication for this function, execute the function
assigned to the external input directly by using the message communication.
„ Cyclic communication
Output
Judgment Value
Error information
External input
Setting value
Output
Judgment Value
Error information
External input
Setting value
IN area
OUT area
Output
Current value
Error information
External input
EtherNet/IP scanner DL-EP1
Sensor amplifier
Message communication
Output
Judgment Value
Error information
IN area
OUT area
Direct read/write of various parameters
Cyclic communication
External input
Setting value
Cyclic communication
Overview of Communication Methods
Function of sensor amplifier
Communication Methods
Cyclic communication
(Page 3-5)
Message Communication
(Page 3-22)
Read status
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Read output
Read current value
Execute external input
Change bank number
X
Rewrite setting value
Motion command
Read current value, setting, and
status
Read number of decimal places
Rewrite setting value
Lock all