Omron CX-PROGRAMMER V9 Operation Manual page 466

PART 3: CX-Server Runtime
CHAPTER 3 – Communications
SYSMAC LINK
SYSMAC LINK is a high speed (2 Mbits/sec) industrial network supporting the connection of multiple C-series,
CV-series, CS series and CJ series PLCs and one or more computers (so enabling the interchange of information
between these devices).
Communications are achieved by either Co-axial or Fibre Optic cabling and employing a SYSMAC LINK
Network Service Board (NSB), and Microsoft Windows device drivers.
Use the following procedure to configure SYSMAC LINK.
1, 2, 3...
SYSMAC NET
SYSMAC NET is a high speed (2 Mbits/sec) LAN employed within medium/large scale systems (C-series PLCs
and CV-series PLCs only).
Connections between the various PLCs and computers is achieved by fibre optics in a ring or loop configuration
allowing the exchange of data between the attached devices. The link is achieved by an NSB and employment of
Microsoft Windows device drivers. Refer to the SYSMAC NET Network Support Board manual for details on
installation.
Use the following procedure to configure SYSMAC NET.
1, 2, 3...
Controller Link
The Controller Link is an Factory Automation network that can send and receive large data packets flexibly and
easily among the PLCs and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers.
The Controller Link supports data links that enable data sharing and a message service that enables sending and
receiving data when required. Data link areas can be freely set to create a flexible data link system and
effectively use data areas using the CX-Net Network Configuration tool. Refer the to PLC Tools User Manual
Chapter 8 - CX-Net Network Configuration Tool for further details.
The network is connected using shielded twisted-pair cable and high-volume data transmissions at high speed
enable construction of a wide range of networks, from low level systems to high. The link between attached
devices and the network is achieved by an OMRON Controller Link NSB (PCI and ISA) and FinsGateway
Version 3. Refer to the Controller Link operation manual for further details on installation.
CS/CJ/CP-Series PLCs support the wired Controller Link and the new optical Controller Link network.
Use the following procedure to configure Controller Link.
1, 2, 3...
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1. Ensure the Network Type is SYSMAC LINK.
2. Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog.
3. In the Network tab, define the FINS Destination Address by entering the Network and
Node.
4. Set the Response Timeout(s) to adjust for a slow network as necessary.
5. Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field. Refer to SYSMAC LINK
documentation for further information.
6. In the Driver field, select the appropriate options from the Shared RAM address and
Interrupt level fields. Refer to SYSMAC LINK documentation for further information.
7. Select the OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort the
operation.
1. Ensure the Network Type is SYSMAC NET.
2. Click on the associated Settings pushbutton in the Change PLC dialog.
3. In the Network tab, define the FINS Destination Address by entering the Network and
Node.
4. Set the Response Timeout(s) to adjust for a slow network as necessary.
5. Enter the Frame Length in the Frame Length field. Refer to SYSMAC NET
documentation for further information.
6. Select the OK pushbutton to save the settings or select the Cancel pushbutton to abort
the operation.
1. Ensure the Network Type is Controller Link.
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