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1.3 Conformity Specification and Trademarks
DeviceNet is a standardized device level network for factory automation (FA), which is developed
by RockWell Automation Co., Ltd. in USA. Currently, a nonprofit organization called ODVA
(Open DeviceNet Vendor Association) is serving as the center for the maintenance and extensions
of DeviceNet and introduction of conformable products.
The DeviceNet specification has Volume I: DeviceNet Communication Model and Protocol, and
Volume II: DeviceNet Device Profiles and Object Library, in which the hardware and software
specifications are defined.
The DeviceNet specification that the DN211 conforms with is found in Volume I, Release 1.3, and
Volume II, Release 1.2.
Trademarks:
n DeviceNet is a registered trademark of ODVA (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association).
n PowerTap, T-Port Tap, DeviceBox Tap, and FLEX I/0 are registered trademarks of RockWell
Automation Co., Ltd.
n COMBICON is a registered trademark of Phoenix Contact Corporation.