Manual
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PROFINET Communication Unit
DL-PN1
Instruction Manual
Read this manual before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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The following symbols alert you to matters concerning the prevention of injury and product 
damage.
 General Precautions
 Precautions for Use
 Precautions for Installation
 UL Certification
This product is an UL/C-UL Listed product.
• UL File No. E207185
• Category NRAQ, NRAQ7
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as an UL/C-UL 
Listed Product.
• Use the power supply with Class 2 output defined in NFPA70 (NEC: National Electrical 
Code).
• Use this product under pollution degree 2.
• This product is an open type device. Therefore, it must be installed in an enclosure with 
IP54 or higher. (e.g. Industrial control panel)
 CE Marking
Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the essential 
requirements of the applicable EC Directive, based on the following specifications. Be sure 
to consider the following specifications when using this product in the Member State of 
European Union.
 EMC Directive
EMI: EN55011, Class A
EMS: EN61000-6-2
• Use a STP (shielded twisted pair) cable for connection to the network.
These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this product 
incorporated complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive. The 
manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for the compliance on the 
end-product itself according to EMC Directive.
The DL-PN1 is an interface unit, which enables sensors to connect to the PROFINET.
The characteristics of the DL-PN1 are shown below.
• Supports data I/O communication. The device can send and receive data without a 
ladder program.
• Supports record data communication. The device can read and write sensor amp 
settings and its current status, and issue commands to the sensor amp.
The DL-PN1 can connect to up to 15 units of sensor amplifiers (a single main unit and 
multiple expansion units) which support D-bus. (“D-bus” is the name of KEYENCE’s 
wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers.)
Different types of sensor amplifiers with D-bus support can be connected to a single DL-PN1 
unit.
How many and what types of sensor amplifiers can be connected depends on the sensor 
amplifiers or units to be connected. Please inquire for details.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in 
minor or moderate injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product 
damage as well as property damage.
It indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed during 
operation.
It indicates additional information on proper operation.
Safety Information for DL-PN1
• Do not use this product for the purpose to protect a human body or 
part of a human body.
• This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof product. 
Do not use this product in a hazardous location and/or potentially 
explosive atmosphere.
• Before and while operating this product, confirm that it provides its 
functions and performance correctly.
• Implement sufficient safety measures to prevent human and 
physical damages in case this product fails.
• Do not expose equipment, including peripherals, to rapid 
temperature changes. Equipment failure may result from 
condensation build up.
• Be aware that the product functions and performance are not 
warranted if the product is used outside the range of stated 
specifications or is modified by the customer.
• Combining this product with other equipment requires sufficient 
consideration because the proper functions and performance may 
not be provided depending on the environment.
WARNING
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Important
Point
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
• To avoid injury or failure, turn off the power immediately in the 
following cases.
- Water or foreign matter entered the main unit.
- The case is broken, for example if it is dropped.
- Smoke or unusual smell is emitted from the product.
• Use the correct power voltage. Failure to observe may result in 
injury, or failure.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Failure to observe may 
result in injury.
Do not turn off the power while you are setting any item. Doing this 
may cause loss of data settings.
For safe, trouble-free operation of this product, the product must not 
be installed in the following locations:
- Humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated.
- Exposed to direct sunlight or heating source.
- Exposed to corrosive or flammable gases.
- Exposed directly to vibration or shock.
- Exposed to water, oil, or chemical splashes.
- Exposed to static electricity.
If this product is installed in a location near a noise source, e.g. power 
source or high-voltage line, it may malfunction or fail. Take protective 
measures, such as using a noise filter including a supplied ferrite core 
or running the cables separately.
* Use a ferrite core for a power cable of a sensor amplifier with D-bus 
support which supplies power for the unit (3 turns).
Precautions on Regulations and Standards
Characteristics of the DL-PN1
CAUTION
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