Chapter 2 System Configuration
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2.3 Overall Network Configuration
- AHxxEMC
In addition to the AH Motion CPU network, e.g. EtherCAT, you can expand AH Motion system with additional networks
such as CANopen network and serial communication networks. The diagram below shows the overall network
configuration of different layers.
For operation procedures on connecting different communication networks, refer to ISPSoft User Manual.
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Control Layer
Device Layer
PC
HMI
AH500 series CPU
EtherNet/IP module port
Built-in EtherNet/IP port
Built-in
EtherNet/IP port
AH Motion CPU
Built-in
EtherCAT port
Robot
EtherNet/IP
EtherNet/IP
AH Motion CPU
Built-in
EtherNet/IP port
Serial
communication
module
EtherCAT
EtherCAT slaves
Servo Drives
RS-422/RS-485 serial-communicatons devices
CANopen
Serial communications
Servo Drives
CANopen module