The AN-X-DCSNet device connects to the DCS network through a passive tap. Depending on the application requirements, the device can operate either as a master or as a slave on the DCS network. In this role, it continuously monitors the input and output data of all drops present on the network.

ibaPDA communicates with the AN‑X‑DCSNet device via Ethernet and configures it to cyclically transmit the requested drop data back to ibaPDA. Up to four AN‑X‑DCSNet devices can be connected and processed simultaneously.