Omron CS1W-FLN22 Operation Manual page 13

This manual contains the following sections.
Section 1 introduces the overall structure of an FL-net (Ver. 2.00) network, outlines the features of the
FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Unit, describes the communications protocols used by an FL-net (Ver. 2.00) net-
work, and provides basic precautions for use of the network.
Section 2 describes the communications functions that can be used with the FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Units.
Section 3 explains the procedure for starting up the FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Unit, including mounting to the
PLC, making the required settings, and checking communications.
Section 4 explains the System Setup and the words allocated in the CIO Area and the DM Area for
FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Units.
Section 5 explains the Data Link function, including an overview and examples of how to make the
required settings.
Section 6 describes the message transmission used by an FL-net (Ver. 2.00) network.
Section 7 provides information on communicating on FL-net Systems and interconnected networks
using FINS commands. The information provided in the section deals only with FINS communications
in reference to FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Units.
Section 8 describes the communications system, communications cycle time, communications cycle
time calculation, data link I/O response time, data link I/O response time calculation, and message ser-
vice transmission delays.
Section 9 describes functions that allow you to test communications.
Section 10 describes information and procedures that can be used to troubleshoot problems that
sometimes occur with FL-net (Ver. 2.00) Unit and FL-net communications.
Section 11 describes the Support Software used to make settings for the FL-net Units.
!WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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