Omron NE1A-SCPU01 - 07-2009 Operation Manual page 49

System Configuration
USB Connection to an NE1A-series Controller
Network Configurator
Serial Connection to an OMRON PLC
Note
The Network Configurator can be used by connecting to the USB port on the
NE1A-series Controller. Remote configuration and monitoring are supported
for not only the Controller connected to the USB port but also for other
devices on the network. For a USB connection, the Network Configurator
does not use a node address on the network.
NE1A
USB communications
The Network Configurator can be used by connecting to a serial port on an
OMRON PLC. Remote configuration and monitoring are supported for stan-
dard nodes and safety nodes on the network. For a PLC connection, the Net-
work Configurator does not use a node address on the network.
NE1A
Explicit message communications
Safety Slave
Check the following when downloading from a Standard Master to the NE1A.
• The timeout monitor time for the Standard Master must be at least
15 seconds.
• Remote I/O communications from the Standard Master to the NE1A must
be stopped (disconnected).
Explicit message communications
Safety Slave
Standard PLC
Standard Master
Standard Slave
Section 1-2
Standard PLC
Standard Master
Standard Slave
Network Configurator
Serial communications
(Host Link or Peripheral
bus (toolbus))
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