DeviceNet

HISTORY AND TECHNOLOGY

Historie

  • Basic technology developed by Allen-Bradley
  • Introduction March 1994
  • Foundation of the DeviceNet manufacturer and user organizationODVA (Open Device- Net Vendor Association) in April 1995

Technology

  • CAN layer 2 (Data Link Layer) - ISO 11898 and 11519-1
  • DeviceNet comprises layer 7 (Application Layer) and layer 1 (Physical Layer), designed for industrial automation

main advantages

  • reduced cabling and installation effort
  • reduced start-up time
  • reduced downtime
  • fast troubleshooting
  • Remove, insert and replace devices without shutting down the network
  • Interchangeability between devices of different manufacturers
  • Device configuration via the network

LINEAR BUS-TOPOLOGY

NETWORK SPECIFICATIONS