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2. Installation

2.3 How to Setup a PROFIBUS DP Network

The following is a basic procedure for setting up a PROFIBUS DP network:

1. Choose station distribution and distribution route on your network.

For details, refer to the following section 2.4 PROFIBUS DP Network Construction.

2. Choose

baud

rate.

Choose the baud rate based on the network length. Select the fastest baud rate
allowed for the length. Increasing network load due to slow baud rate may cause
trouble including communication failure.

3. Lay

cables.

For details, refer to the following section 2.4 PROFIBUS DP Network Construction.

4. Configure

stations.

For details, refer to respective manuals of your desired stations.

5. Turn ON the stations.

6. Install the scanner board in your controller.

Refer to the section 2.8 PROFIBUS DP Board Installation later in this chapter.

7. Configure a master and slaves.

Use the configuration management software for configuring a master and slaves
(scan list). For details, please refer to the configuration management software
manual.
To configure EPSON RC+ as a master, refer to the section 2.8 PROFIBUS DP Board
Installation
later in this chapter.

8. Configure EPSON RC+.

Refer to the section 2.10 EPSON RC+ Fieldbus I/O Installation later in this chapter.

9. Operate the PROFIBUS DP network.

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