What Is Network Interconnection - Omron SYSMAC 3G8F5-CLK11-E Operation Manual

What is Network Interconnection?

8-1 What is Network Interconnection?
8-1-1 Interconnecting Controller Link Networks
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
computer
8-1-2 Interconnecting Different Types of Networks
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
computer
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Network interconnection enables commands and responses for the message
service to be sent and received across multiple networks. The three networks
listed below can be interconnected to achieve this.
Controller Link Networks
SYSMAC NET Link Networks
SYSMAC LINK Networks
Controller Link Networks can be connected through a CV-series or a CS1-series
PC.
Controller Link Network
CS1-series,
C200HX/HG/HE, or
CV-series PC
Note
A CV-series or CS1-series PC can be used to connect a Controller Link Network
with a SYSMAC NET or SYSMAC LINK Network.
Controller Link Network
CS1-series,
C200HX/HG/HE or
CV-series PC
A data and communications protocol gateway is created
Note
between a Controller Link Unit and a SYSMAC NET or SYSMAC
LINK Unit mounted to the same CV-series or CS1-series PC.
Note 1. A bridge is used between Communications Units to connect the same type
of networks.
2. A gateway is used between Communications Units to connect different
types of networks.
Controller Link
PC
Only one Controller Link Support Board can be mounted to an IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer.
Controller Link Network
CV-series or CS1-series
PC (see note)
A data bridge is created between Controller Link Units
mounted on the same CV-series or CS1-series PC.
SYSMAC NET Network
CV-series or CS1-series
PC (see note)
Bridge
Controller Link
Controller Link
Data
Section
Gateway
SYSMAC NET
PC
Data
Data and communications
protocol gateway
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