DeviceNet is one kind
of the network protocols based on the CAN bus and mainly
used for embedded network for machine control, such as
textile machinery, printing machines, injection molding
machinery, or packaging machines, etc. DeviceNet is a
low level network that provides connections between simple
industrial devices (sensors, actuators) and higher level
devices (controllers). It allows direct peer to peer data
exchange between nodes in an organized and, if necessary,
deterministic manner. DeviceNet defines a connection-based
scheme to facilitate all application communications. A
DeviceNet connection provides a communication path between
multiple endpoints. The endpoints of a connection are
applications that need to share data.
The I-8KDNSx main control unit is specially designed for
the slave device of DeviceNet protocol. It follows the
Specification of DeviceNet. In order to expand I/O channel
more flexible, an I-8KDNSx supports 1/2
