Ethernet/IP Direct I/Os
Wiring the direct I/O is not required when using an αSTEP AZ Series Ethernet/IP compatible drive as everything can be done remotely.
However, wiring is required in the following cases:
- For safety reasons, I would like to use positive and negative limit switch sensors.
- I want to perform return-to-home operation using a homing sensor.
- I want to input I/O using a switch, etc.
- I want to physically check the output
Direct I/O allocation can be changed using the support software MEXE02 or EtherNet/IP communications.
* Changes to the direct I/O signal allocation are reflected by reconfiguring or restarting the power.