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