1. Overview
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1.3.4
Slave Communication
Connecting via V-Link, Modbus RTU, or Modbus TCP/IP is applicable to slave communication using the V9. V-Link and
Modbus RTU are used for serial communication, and Modbus TCP/IP is used for Ethernet (TCP/IP) communication.
V-Link
"V-Link" is the network where the PC reads from and writes to the internal device memory of the V9 series, memory card
device memory, or PLC1 to 8 device memory using a dedicated protocol.
You can make settings for V-Link communication in [Communication Setting] for the logical ports PLC2 - PLC8.
A communication port is selectable from CN1, MJ1, and MJ2.
For more information, refer to "V-Link" in book 3 of the V9 Series Connection Manual.
MODBUS RTU
The V9 series is connected to a Modbus RTU master via serial connection.
The device memory table for Modbus slave communication is prepared for the V9. The master is allowed to gain access to
the device memory table and read/write the PLC data.
For more information, refer to the Modbus Slave Communication Specifications manual separately provided.
MODBUS TCP/IP
The V9 is connected to a Modbus TCP/IP master via Ethernet communication.
The device memory table for Modbus slave communication is prepared for the V9. The master is allowed to gain access to
the device memory table and read/write the PLC data.
For more information, refer to the Modbus Slave Communication Specifications manual separately provided.
1.3.5
Other Connections
For connection to a serial printer that is not in 8-way communication, serial ports of MJ1 and MJ2 are used.
Dedicated commands
Read
Write
PC
V9 series
PLC