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Glossary
I/O Connections
These provide dedicated, special-purpose communication paths between a producing
application and one or more consuming applications. Application specific I/O data moves
through these ports.
Link Consumer Object
This object is used by a Connection Object to receive data from DeviceNet.
Link Producer Object
This object is used by a Connection Object to transmit data onto DeviceNet.
MacID
DeviceNet specific term for a node address.
Message Router
This distributes Explicit Request Messages to the appropriate handler object.
Nodes
Each Device on a DeviceNet network is called a node
ODVA
The Open DeviceNet Vendor Association is an organization that manages the DeviceNet
specification and supports the worldwide growth of DeviceNet.
One touch Configuration
Process for changing the baud rate and MacID on the Ei-DN using the reset button on the front
of the Ei-DN
PLC
Programmable Logic Controller. Used to control Inputs and Outputs in a systematic fashion
on a device.
Trunk Line
The main branch of a DeviceNet network. This branch generally attaches to the main power
supply and is capable of carrying more current than the drop lines hanging off of it.
Terminating Resistors
Resistors used to decrease reflection and noise in a serial communications network.
Generally terminating resistors are placed at the ends of the network on the lines that transmit
messages.