User`s manual

DeviceNet (Master) Function
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[2] Connection method
There are two methods for connecting nodes: T branch and Multi-drop.
(1) T branch method
You can make up to three branch lines away from a trunk or a branch line. Use a T branch tap to
branch off.
(2) Multi-drop method
Connect a node directly to a trunk or a branch line.
T branch tap
Trunk
Branch line
Node Node Node
T branch tap
Branch line
Node Node Node
Branch line
Trunk
Node
Multi-drop
Branch line
Node
Multi-drop