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FUNCTIONS
4.2.2 Communication across a network composed of safety remote stations
and standard remote stations
The following is a simplified figure showing how communication is performed when safety
remote stations and standard remote stations are connected on the same network.
When these remote stations are connected together on the same network, there are no
restrictions on the order of connections and station numbers.
Safety master station
Safety master station
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4.2 Detailed Explanation of Functions
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4.2.2 Communication across a network composed of safety remote
POINT
Before creating a program for a network where both safety remote stations and
standard remote stations are installed, refer to the programming precautions
explained in Safety Application Guide.
Safety remote I/O station
Safety remote I/O station
(Station No.1, 1
occupied station)
RX
Station No.1
Station No.1
Station No.2
Station No.3
Station No.4
RY
Station No.1
Station No.1
Station No.2
Station No.3
Station No.4
RWr
Station No.1
Station No.2
Station No.3
Station No.4
RWw
Station No.1
Station No.2
Station No.3
Station No.4
Standard remote I/O station
Standard remote I/O station
(Station No.2, 1
occupied station)
RX
RX
Station No.2
RY
RY
Station No.2
Remote device station
Remote device station
(Station No.3, 2
occupied stations)
RX
Station No.3
Station No.4
RY
Station No.3
Station No.4
RWr
Station No.3
Station No.4
RWw
Station No.3
Station No.4