Common PLC Information

Communications Networks
Overview

Communications Networks
Overview
Seamlessly connect control networks to information networks to make information control faster
• Seamless Network Communications
All networks are hierarchical, from field networks under the PLCs to Ethernet at the top. FINS communications can be executed
seamlessly across multiple network levels. The DeviceNet multivender network has also been supported.

FinsGateway
Information

This FA network middleware ● Message Communications

software supports FINS message • Host to PLC
communications. • PLC to host or PLC
● FTP Server
Ethernet (10Base-5, 10Base-T) File transfer from host to Memory
Card in PLC's CPU Unit
● Socket Service
As-required data transfer using
SYSMAC SYSMAC TCP or UDP protocol
Network Communications

CS1 CS1/CJ1 ● Mail Notification

Mail information to host for PLC
errors or other information

● Easy Network Construction

Full-fledged network with
FinsGateway with twisted-pair or optical cable
Controller ● Data Links and Messages
Link Support • High-capacity, flexible links
Board
Controls between PLCs

• High-capacity messages
● Include PLC and host computers
● Token ring/token bus optical
communications

Controller Link (optical fiber)

SYSMAC Link (coaxial or optical fiber)

SYSMAC SYSMAC
CS1 SYSMAC CS1 SYSMAC SYSMAC
CVM1/CV C1000H CVM1/CV
Controller Link (wired)

DeviceNet
Controls between PLCs and Slaves

Configurator
SYSMAC SYSMAC SYSMAC
CS1/CJ1 CS1/CJ1 CQM1H
DeviceNet CompoBus/S
Field Networks

● Conforms to DeviceNet ● Wide Variety of Slaves ● High-speed ● Wide Variety of Slaves

multivendor network Remote I/O Terminals, Remote Adapters, remote I/O Remote I/O Terminals,
●Remote I/O and Messages Analog I/O Terminals, Sensor Terminals, ● Many connection Remote I/O Modules,
• High-capacity remote I/O I/O Link Units, Temperature Input Terminals, methods Sensor Amp Terminals,
with user-set allocations MULTIPLE I/O TERMINALs, Connector ● Wide range Sensor Terminals,
• Message between PLCs Terminals, Environment-resistive of Masters Bit Chain Terminals,
and DeviceNet explicit Terminals, B7AC Interface Terminals, • Communications Analog Input Terminals,
messages RS-232C Units, Digital Adjusters, Units Analog Output Terminals,
● Multilevel networks Multipoint Temperature Controllers, • CPU Units Position Drivers,
● Many connection methods Inverters, Intelligent Flags, Vision Sensors, Connector Terminals,
Controllers, Miniature Signal Converters, I/O Link Units
Programmable Terminals, Wireless Units

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Communications Networks
Overview

■ Communications Network Overview

Network type Network name Connections Communications Applicable PLCs
Communi- Information Ethernet Host to PLC FINS message communications CJ1, CS1, CVM1/CV: Ethernet Unit
cations net- C200HX/HG/HE(-Z): PC Card Unit
works PLC to PLC
(Ethernet Card)
Host to Memory Card in CPU FTP server
Unit
Unix computer or other node Socket service
with socket service to PLC
PLC to Host Mail transmissions (CS1/CJ1
Ethernet Unit only)
Port-to-port Controller Link Network-connected comput- FINS message communications CJ1, CS1, CVM1/CV, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z),
PLC control er and PLC CQM1H: Controller Link Unit
networks Data links (Offset designation and
easy setting possible.)
Controller Link PLC to PLC FINS message communications
Data links (Offset designation and
easy setting possible.)
Field PLC-to-slave DeviceNet PLC to PLC Explicit and FINS communications Master: CJ1, CS1, CVM1/CV,
networks control net- on open network. C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), C200HS, Open
works With the CS1W-DRM21, communi- Network Controller, VME Board
cations are possible with upper-lev- Slaves: CJ1, CS1, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z),
el networks. CQM1H
DeviceNet PLC to slaves (components) Large-volume remote I/O on open
network (automatic or user-speci-
fied allocations)
CompoBus/S High-speed remote I/O (fixed allo- Master: CJ1, CS1, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z),
cations) on special OMRON net- C200HS, CQM1H, SRM1, CPM2C-S,
work SYSMAC Board
Slaves: CPM1A, CPM2A, CPM2C
SYSMAC BUS/2 PLC to Basic I/O Units and Remote control using Basic I/O Master: CVM1/CV
Special I/O Units on Slave Units and Special I/O Units
Racks and PLC to slaves Remote programming from Slave
(components) Racks
SYSMAC BUS Remote control using Basic I/O Master: CS1, CVM1/CV, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z),
Units and certain Special I/O Units C200HS, C200H
B7A B7A Link Terminal to B7A Wiring reduction with 1:1 transmis- CS1, CVM1/CV, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), C200HS,
Link Terminal and B7A Inter- sions without a communications CQM1H, C1000H/C2000H
face Unit on PLC Rack to master
B7A Link Terminal

■ Basic Network Specifications

Item Ethernet Controller Link SYSMAC LINK
Communications Messages Supported Supported Supported
Data links Not supported Supported Supported
Other functions • Socket service --- ---
• FTP server (CS1 and CVM1/CV only)
• Mail notification (CS1 only)
Maximum baud rate 10 Mbps 2 Mbps, 2 Mbps,
Communications cycle time: Communications cycle time:
approx 34 ms approx 34 ms
(for wired network with 32 nodes and data (for wired network with 32 nodes and data
links of 2 Kbits + 2 Kwords) links of 2 Kbits + 2 Kwords)
Maximum communications distance 2.5 km Twisted-pair: 1 km* Coaxial cable: 1 km
H-PCF optical fiber: 20 km Optical fiber (H-PCF) cable: 10 km
GI optical fiber: 30 km
*At 500 Kbps
Maximum number of nodes 100 nodes Wired: 32 nodes, 62 nodes
Optical: 62 nodes
Communications media Coaxial cable (10Base-5) or twisted-pair Special cable (twisted-pair) or optical fi- Coaxial cable or optical fiber cable
cable (10Base-T) ber cable
Data link capacity of network --- 32,000 words 2,966 words
Remote I/O --- --- ---
Applicable PLCs CJ Series, CS Series, CVM1/CV Series, CJ Series, CS Series, CVM1/CV Series, CS Series, CVM1/CV Series,
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)* C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), C200HS, C200H,
*: Twisted-pair cable only C1000H/C2000H

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Ethernet

Ethernet
Execute Various Protocols on Ethernet to Unite Factory Controls with Office Information
■ Outline
Use the socket service to send and receive the required data using
TCP/IP or UDP/IP. Execute FINS commands using any of the stan-
dard protocols provided by OMRON. Send files via FTP. Send mail to
provide information using SMTP. All of this is supported using Ether-
net. Communications services can be selected based on the need at
hand to flexibly merge PLCs into the Ethernet information network.
FINS communications

Socket service
Ethernet Unit
functions
CJ1W-ETN11 CS1W-ETN01/11 CV500-ETN01 C200HW-PCS01-V1 FTP server
for CJ1 Small for CS1 Medium- for CVM1/CV- (with card setup utility)
PLCs size PLCs series Large for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) (CJ1, CS1, and CVM1/CV only)
PLCs Medium-size PLCs

Mail transmissions
(CS1 and CJ1 only)

■ Software Configuration

Memory Card or EM File

CPU Unit
Memory (CJ1, CS1 only)
FINS Com- CPU Unit
Socket Socket Mail FTP (CJ1, CS1,
munications (CJ1, CS1 only)
Service Service Service CVM1/CV only)

FINS SMTP FTP server

UDP TCP
Ethernet
ICMP APR Unit
IP

Ethernet (V2.0)

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■ Features FTP Server (CS1, CJ1, and CVM1/CV Series Only)

The Ethernet Unit has a built-in FTP server function, so that worksta-
Socket Service Using UDP/IP or TCP/IP tions and other computers on the Ethernet with FTP client functions
The socket service enables sending and receiving various data with can read or write individual files with PLCs. This enables the client to
UDP/IP or TCP/IP using standard protocols for Ethernet. This download large quantities of data without any programming in the
enables communications with a wide range of devices that support ladder program in the PLC.
Ethernet communications, including control devices, workstations,
personal computers, and Ethernet Units from other manufacturers. Host computer (FTP client)

Executing CMND Instruction Manipulating Dedicated Control Switches

UNIX computer or other UNIX computer or other Ethernet
node with socket node with socket service interface
service interface
Ethernet Ethernet FTP command Ethernet Unit

Ethernet Unit Ethernet Unit

CPU Unit
TCP/UDP protocol TCP/UDP protocol Memory Card or
CPU Unit CPU Unit EM file memory
(Host computer to PC) (PC to host computer)

T
FINS
command
CMND
File data File data
C T
Socket

C Socket
I P
TCP protocol FINS
Socket

Service Request Switches

I P
P U
D
response
Processing
results
Results Storage Area P U Memory Card or Memory Card or
P
TCP/UDP
D Parameters EM file memory
UDP protocol P EM file memory
Socket interface protocol
Mail (CS1 and CJ1 Series Only)
Ethernet Unit CPU Unit
Ethernet Unit CPU Unit Data such as user-created messages, Ethernet Unit error log infor-
FINS Message Communications mation, and status information can be sent as e-mail to a host com-
puter. This enables on-site information to be sent from the PLC to the
FINS commands, a special communications services from OMRON, host computer in a single e-mail message.
can be sent to or received from other PLCs or computers on the
same Ethernet network by executing SEND, RECV, or CMND Mail server
instructions in the ladder-diagram program.
The FINS gateway function allows access not only to PLCs on the
same Ethernet network, but also to PLCs on other networks such as
SYSMAC LINK or Controller Link. Ethernet

Mail Ethernet Unit

CPU Unit
Ethernet
IP UDP FINS FINS UDP IP Connect Networks to the Controller Link Network
CPU Unit FINS message communications can be used to communicate
between information networks and the Controller Link control net-
work. A host computer can thus communicate through a PLC on
Ethernet to monitor PLCs on the Controller Link FA network. Also,
PLCs on the Controller Link Network can send and receive data with
Ethernet Unit Ethernet Unit Ethernet Unit the host computer on Ethernet by communicating through a PLC on
User program Ethernet.
SEND, Network Troubleshooting Functions
RECV, or A wealth of RAS functions are provided for rapid troubleshooting.
CMND
• Self-diagnosis functions at startup
• PING command support to confirm connections to other nodes
• Internode echo tests to confirm connections to other nodes
• Error logs to record realtime error information
• Error notification via e-mail

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Ethernet

■ Specifications
Item Specifications
Communications method CSMA/CD
(media access method)
Modulation Baseband
Transmission media Coaxial cable
Transmission paths Bus
Baud rate 10 Mbps
Transmission distance Segment length: 500 m max.
Distance between nodes:2.5 km max.
Number of connectable nodes 100/segment max.
Node connection method Transceiver cable and connector
Distance between nodes Multiples of 2.5 m
Transceiver cable length 50 m max.
Protocols Applications FTP server, mail notification, FINS service
Application layer FTP, SMTP, FINS
Transport layer TCP, UDP
Network layer APR, IP, ICMP
Physical layer Ethernet V2.0

Ethernet Unit Comparison

Item CJ1W-ETN11 CS1W- CV500-ETN01 C200HW-PCS01-V1 Ethernet Set for
CJ-series Ethernet ETN01/ETN11 CVM1/CV-series PC Card Unit
Unit CS-series Ethernet Ethernet Unit
Unit
Applicable PLCs CJ-series PLCs CS-series PLCs CVM1/CV-series C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) (See note.)
PLCs
Transmission media CS1W-ETN01: 10Base-5 10Base-T or 10Base-2 (using commercially
(connections) Others: 10Base-T available Ethernet card)
FINS FINS commands Implemented with CMND (COMMAND) instructions Implemented with PMCR (PROTOCOL
service MACRO) instructions
Command reception FINS commands can be received simultaneously from multiple FINS commands cannot be received simul-
nodes. taneously from multiple nodes (error).
Socket Number of TCP/IP 8 sockets 4 sockets total for TCP/IP and UDP/IP
service sockets
Number of UDP/IP 8 sockets
sockets
Methods Implemented with CMND (COMMAND) instructions Implemented with PMCR (PROTOCOL
MACRO) instructions
Implemented by manipulating specific bits. Implementation not possible by manipulat-
ing specific bits.
FTP server functions Supported Not supported
(file transfer)
Mail notification Possible only when manipulating specific bits. Not supported
Programming Device connec- Supported Supported (but only for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)
tions through gateway from seri- PLC to which the PC Card Unit connected
al to Ethernet communications to Ethernet is mounted)

Note: A Bus Connection Unit (For one Unit: C200HW-CE001, For two Units: C200HW-CE002) and Communications Board (C200HW-COM01 or
C200HW-COM04-v1) are required. A Communications Board cannot be mounted in a C200HE-CPU11(-Z) CPU Unit.

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Controller Link

Controller Link
A Main FA Network Supporting Data Links and Message Communications.
Select from Wired, Optical, and Optical Ring Models.
■ Outline
These Units connect to the Controller Link FA network to enable data
RUN
ERC
INS
TER
ERH
M/A
links (shared portions of memory) between PLCs and between PLCs
and FA computers. They also enable message communications
SD RD LNK
NODE NO.
101
100

between PLCs and between PLCs and FA computers to enable

0
0

4 #0,#1
SW1 3 RSV

sending required data only when needed.

2 BAUD
ON
1 RATE

What is the Controller Link?

BD

BD
The Controller Link is an FA network that can send and receive large
SHL
TER
SW
data packets flexibly and easily among the OMRON C200HX/HG/HE
Programmable Controllers (PLCs), CS-series PLCs, CVM1 PLCs,
CS1W-CLK21 CS1W-CLK12-V1 C200HW-CLK21 CV-series PLCs, and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers.
(wired) for CS1 CS1W-CLK52-V1 (wired) for The Controller Link supports data links that enable data sharing and
Medium-size PLCs (optical ring) for CS1 C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) a message service that enables sending and receiving data when
Medium-size PLCs Medium-size PLCs required. Data link areas can be freely set to create a flexible data
link system and effectively use data areas.
A Controller Link Network can be connected by either shielded
twisted-pair cable or optical fiber cable, including optical ring connec-
tions. Large quantities of data can be sent and received at high
speeds to enable easy creation of a wide-range network encompass-
ing both lower and higher network levels.

CQM1H-CLK21 CJ1W-CLK21
(wired) for CS1 (wired) for CS1
Small PLCs Small PLCs

RUN
TER
ERC
ERH

M/A
INS
LNK
SD
RD

UNIT
NO.
101 0
0

NODE 100
NO.
101 0
0
100
ON

1 BAUD
SW1 2 RATE
3 RSV
4 RSV

BAUD RATE
BIT2
BIT1
OFF RATE
OFF
OFF 2MBPS
ON
ON 1MBPS
OFF
500KBPS

TER SW

BD

BD

SHL

CVM1-CLK21 (wired) CVM1-CLK12/52 (optical

for CVM1/CV-series ring) for CVM1/CV-series
Large PLCs Large PLCs

■ Controller Link Features

Manual settings
Data links
Automatic settings

Controller Link SEND/RECV instructions

Message communications
CMND instructions

Status area
RAS functions
Error log
Polling node backup
Node bypass
Transmission path duplication*
Disconnect detection and notification*
*Only for Optical Ring
Node connection configuration readout* models in token ring mode.

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■ System Configuration
Wired System (Twisted-pair Cable)
Wired Systems are supported by CJ-series, CS-series,
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1H, CVM1, and CV-series PLCs.
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
CVM1-CLK21
CQM1H-CLK21 CJ1W-CLK21 CS1W-CLK21 C200HW-CLK21 Controller Link Unit 3G8F7-CLK21-E
Controller Link
Controller Link Unit Controller Link Unit Controller Link Unit Controller Link Unit CVM1 or PCI Support Board
CS-series CV-series PLC
PLC C200HX/HG/HE
CQM1H CJ-series PLC
PLC CQM1H
PLC CS1

PA205R
SYSMAC RUN
CJ1G-CPU44 ERR/ALM
POWER INH
PROGRAMMABLE
CONTROLLER PRPHL
COMM

OPEN

MCPWR
L1 BUSY
AC100-240V
INPUT
L2/N

PERIPHERAL

RUN
OUTPUT
AC240V
DC24V

PORT

Twisted-pair cable

Optical Bus or Optical Ring System (H-PCF or GI Cable)

Optical Systems are supported by CS-series, CVM1, and CV-series
PLCs.
Token Ring Mode
CS1W-CLK12-V1/52-V1 CVM1 or CVM1-CLK12/52
Controller Link Unit CV-series Controller Link Unit
(Token ring mode) PLC (Token ring mode)
CS-series PLC
CS1 3G8F7-CLK12/52
Controller Link
H-PCF/GI Optical fiber cable PCI Support Board
(ring connection) (Token ring mode)
Backup
power
supply
(24 V DC)
IBM PC/AT or
compatible computer
CS1

CS-series PLC CS1W-CLK12-V1/52-V1 CVM1 or CVM1-CLK12/52

Controller Link Unit CV-series Controller Link Unit
(Token ring mode PLC (Token ring mode)
Token Bus Mode
CVM1-CLK12/52
Controller Link Unit
(Token bus mode)
CS1W-CLK12-V1/52-V1 CS1W-CLK12-V1/52-V1 3G8F7-CLK12
Controller Link Unit Controller Link Unit CVM1 or Controller Link
(Token bus mode) CV-series PCI Support Board
PLC (Token bus mode)
CS-series PLC CS-series PLC
CS1 CS1

IBM PC/AT or
Backup compatible computer
H-PCF/GI Optical Fiber Cable
power (daisy-chain connection)
supply
(24 V DC)

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■ Features CMND
The CMND instruction sends commands such as those to read or
Data Links write data at other nodes, perform control operations, or read error
logs. With the Controller LInk Unit, OMRON’s command protocol
Data links allow the constant sharing of data in predetermined data called FINS is used.
areas between nodes, between PLCs, or between a PLC and an IBM
PC/AT or compatible computer on the network. Data links do not Controller Link Unit
require the use of communications programs on the PLC (CPU Unit)
or IBM PC/AT or compatible computer. Data written in the send area PLC PLC PLC
of the local node will be automatically sent to the receive area of
other nodes. CS1
The I/O area (CIO area), data link area (LR area), data memory area
(DM area), and extended data memory area (EM area) can be freely
set in the send or receive area. Message
User program
• Number of send words per node: 1,000 words max. Data transmission (under certain conditions)
• Number of send and receive words per node: as required
SEND
CS/CJ-series PLCs: 12,000 words max. Communications instruction
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)/CVM1/CV-series PLCs: 8,000 words max. (SEND/RECV/CMND)
Computer nodes: 32,000 words max.
The data link areas can be set automatically or manually.
Twisted-pair Cable or Optical Fiber Cable
Connections
Automatic Setting
Used for simple data link processing. Data link can be performed by The Controller Link Units can be connected to the network using
simply setting parameters in the DM area of the PLC. either shielded twisted-pair cable, H-PCF fiber-optic cable, or GI
fiber-optic cable. Select the system that suits your application.
Send data size per node is the same for all nodes. All nodes partici-
pating in the data link share the same data. Features of Twisted-pair Cable
Twisted-pair cable is easy to connect and maintain. The cable can be
Controller processed much more easily than coaxial or fiber-optic cable,
Link Unit thereby reducing the cost of tools and assembly time.
PLC PLC PLC
Connections are made to a terminal block on the Controller Link Unit
and to a special connector on the Controller Link Support Board for
easy system assembly and modification.
The network is equipped with the required terminating resistance
built into the Units allowing the terminating resistance to be easily set
at both ends of the network using a simple switch.
Features of Optical Fiber Cable
Optical Fiber Cable has superior noise resistance, so this system
Constant data exchange (sharing) can provide highly reliable communications even in very noisy condi-
(IR/CIO area, Link/LR area, DM area, etc.) tions. The fiber-optic cable allows long-distance and large-scale net-
works.
Manual Setting With H-PCF fiber-optic cable, the communications distance can be
Used for flexible data link processing depending on each system. up to 20 km in total, enabling a wider range of system size and net-
work scale.
Using the Controller Link Support Software, individual data link
tables can be set for each node and the data link area can be freely Compatibility with Different Node Configurations
allocated for each node. Send data size per node can be freely set. It
is possible to set nodes for only send or receive data. With the Con- The following Controller Link Units and Controller Link Boards are
troller Link Unit, the data link can be set to receive only a part of the available for communications between different models. Wired Units
data link area of other nodes. and Optical/Optical Ring Units, however, cannot be combined on the
same network.
Controller Link
Unit Wired System
PLC PLC PLC
• Units for CQM1H, CJ-series, CS-series, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), and
CVM1/CV-series PLCs and Support Board interfaces for computers
with a PCI bus
Optical Ring System (H-PCF or GI Cable)
Part only • Units for CS-series and CVM1/CV-series PLCs and Support Board
interfaces for computers with a PCI bus
Part only
Flexible Inter-network Connections
The Controller Link Network can connect to other networks (Ether-
net, SYSMAC NET, SYSMAC LINK, and another Controller Link net-
Message Service work) via CVM1/CV-series or CS-series PLCs. By installing a
The message service can be used to control data transmission with Communications Unit for the Ethernet, SYSMAC NET or SYSMAC
particular nodes, reading or writing of status data, changing of opera- LINK on the same CS-series or CV series-PLC as a Controller Link
tion modes, etc., by executing communications instructions in the Unit, a message service can be created with nodes in interconnected
user program. The communications instructions include SEND and networks through the PLC. Communications are possible across up
RECV instructions for data transmission and CMND instructions for to three network levels.
sending various commands. The programming and monitoring of other PLCs on the network can
be conducted from Programming Devices connected to the PLC’s
SEND/RECV CPU Unit. Inter-network connections are possible in this case also
The SEND and RECV instructions sends and receives data in an and can cover up to three network levels.
area of a particular node.
The SEND instruction sends data from an area of the local node and RAS Functions
writes to an area in the designated node. RAS performs real-time monitoring of the network status. If an error
The RECV instruction requests the designated node to send area occurs in the network, RAS records and displays the time and con-
data and writes the data to the local node. tents of the error.
Status Area When the data link function is used, the data link status is reflected in
the data link status area of the PLCs.
Data Link Status Area

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Network Status Area Other than the Data Link Disconnect Detection and Notification
The network status such as the state of node participation is Even with transmission path duplication, the network will be broken if
reflected in the status area of the PLCs. disconnections occur in two or more places. In the token-ring mode
Error Log in an Optical Ring System (H-PCF cable), the location of a discon-
nection can be detected and can be identified by means of the status
The error log function records contents (codes) and times of errors display for all nodes. This function can be used to prevent system
that occur in the network into the RAM or EEPROM, up to the maxi- crashes in advance, by performing maintenance when a disconnec-
mum of 39 errors. tion occurs at one place.
The recorded errors can be read using the Controller Link Support
Software or the message service function. Node Connection Configuration Data Reading
In the token-ring mode in an Optical Ring System (H-PCF cable),
Node Bypass connection data can be read for all of the nodes configured in the
Data communications can be continued by bypassing the node, even network. The information that can be read includes the order in
when a node in the communications line malfunctions or the PLC or which the nodes are connected and which of two optical connectors
IBM PC/AT or compatible computer power supply is turned OFF. This is connected to which node. Special support software (Controller
prevents the whole network system from being affected by a node Link Support Software, Ver. 2.00 or later) is required in order to read
malfunction or power interruption. the node connection configuration data.
To use the bypass node function, a 24-V DC backup power must be
supplied to the Controller Link Unit/Support Board. Data Link Settings with CX-Programmer
With the CS-series Controller Link Unit, the CX-Programming pro-
Transmission Path Duplication gramming software can be used to set data links freely or monitor
In the token-ring mode in an Optical Ring System (H-PCF cable), data link status. (The Controller Link Support Software cannot be
data transmission will be unaffected even by a cable or connector used connected directly to the RS-232C port on a CS-series PLC.)
break at one location in the ring connection. With the fiber-optic
cable wired in a ring shape, a break at one point will simply cause the
transmission to be routed in the other path.

■ Communications Specifications
Items Wired Optical Ring, H-PCF cable Optical Ring, GI cable
(See note 1.)
Baud rate 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, or 500 kbps 2 Mbps 2 Mbps
Data Link cycle time (2 Kwords 35 ms (2 bps) 37 ms 37 ms
+ 2 Kbits for 32 nodes)
Maximum transmission dis- 500 m, 800 m, 1 km 20 km 30 km
tance
Maximum distance between 500 m, 800 m, 1 km Crimp cut: 800 m 62.5/124 m m: 2 km
nodes Adhesive: 1 km 50/125 m m: 1 km
Transmission medium (cable) Shielded twisted-pair cable H-PCF cable (200/230 m m) GI cable (62.5/125 m m or 50/125 m m)
(special cable)
Node connection method Terminal block (M3 crimp termi- Connected via special 2-carrier optical Connected via ST connectors (IEC-
nals) cable (JIS-F07) 874-10)
Transmission path format Multidrop connections (token- Ring method (token-ring mode) Ring method (token-ring mode)
bus mode) Daisy-chain method (token-bus mode) Daisy-chain method (token-bus mode)
Maximum number of nodes 32 nodes 62 nodes (See note 2.) 62 nodes (See note 2.)
Number of network levels 3 (via FINS communications) 3 (via FINS communications) 3 (via FINS communications)
Number of Per network 32,000 words 64,000 words 64,000 words
data link Per node Send:1,000 words max. Send:1,000 words max. Send:1,000 words max.
words
Receive: 12,000 (See note 3.) Receive: 12,000 (See note 3.) Receive: 12,000 (See note 3.)
(Computer with Support Board: (Computer with Support Board: 62,000 (Computer with Support Board: 62,000
32,000 words) words) words)
Message length 2,012 bytes max. 2,012 bytes max.
(including the header) (including the header)
International standards EC, UL/CSA EC, UL/CSA EC, UL/CSA
RAS functions Node bypass Node bypass Node bypass
Error detection Error detection Error detection
Polling node backup Polling node backup Polling node backup
Self-diagnosis function (hard- Self-diagnosis function (hardware Self-diagnosis function (hardware
ware checking at startup) checking at startup) checking at startup)
Watchdog timer Watchdog timer Watchdog timer
Broadcast test Broadcast test Broadcast test
Error log function Error log function Error log function
Loop bypass power supply Loop bypass power supply
Loopback functionality (token ring Loopback functionality (token ring
mode) mode)

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Items Wired Optical Ring, H-PCF cable Optical Ring, GI cable

(See note 1.)
Models For PLCs CVM1-CLK21, CS1W-CLK21, CVM1-CLK12, CS1W-CLK12-V1 CVM1-CLK52, CS1W-CLK52-V1
CJ1W-CLK21, C200HW-
CLK21, CQM1H-CLK21
For computers 3G8F5-CLK21 (ISA bus), 3G8F7-CLK12 (PCI bus) 3G8F7-CLK52 (PCI bus)
3G8F7-CLK21 (PCI bus)

Note: 1. Optical Ring Units in token bus mode can be used on the same network as Optical Bus Units/Boards (CS1W-CLK11 and 3G8F5-CLK11).
2. With the token-bus method, the maximum number of nodes in an Optical Bus System with optical bus nodes (i.e., model numbers ending
in CLK11) is 32 (node addresses 1 to 32). The total number of words that can be transmitted in a data link is 32,000 words max. CX-Net
in CX-Programmer can be used in systems with up to 32 nodes (node addresses 1 to 32). Use Controller Link Support Software (Ver.
2.00 or later) for systems with up to 62 nodes (node addresses 1 to 62).
3. For CS1/CSJ. C200HX/HG/HE, CVM1/CV-series, and CQM1H PLCs: 8,000 words.
Data Link Specifications
Item Automatically set links User-set links
Number of data link nodes 32 nodes max. (2 nodes min.)
Number of data Send/receive words CS/CJ Series: 12,000 words max.
link words per node (total of ar- CVM1/CV Series, C200HX/HG/HE, CQM1H: 8,000 words
eas 1 and 2) Personal computers: 32,000 words
Data link areas Area 1 CIO/IR area (I/O bits, works bits, etc., including data CIO/IR area (I/O bits, works bits, etc., including data
link bits) link bits), DM area, EM area
Area 2 DM area, EM area CIO/IR area (I/O bits, works bits, etc., including data
link bits), DM area, EM area
Number of send Area 1 0 to 1,000 words (same Max. total for area 1 and 0 to 1,000 words (may be Max. total for area 1 and
words per node number for each node) area 2: 1,000 words different for each node) area 2: 1,000 words
Area 2 0 to 1,000 words (same 0 to 1,000 words (may be
number for each node) different for each node)
Data reception Area 1 All of the data sent by the other nodes is received. It Settings can be made to receive all, none, or part of
Area 2 is not possible to receive only part of the data. the data from any specific node.
Offset setting Area 1 Not supported Supported (Settings can be made to receive a spec-
Area 2 ified number of words from a specified word offset
from the first word.)
Send node order Area 1 The order is the same as the node addresses. Any order The same order must be
Area 2 Any order used for areas 1 and 2.

Message Communications Specifications

Item SEND/RECV CMND
Application Sending and receiving data Reading and writing data at other nodes (e.g., file
memory), changing the operating mode and other
control operations, reading error logs, etc.
Message contents Sending commands to send or receive data Sending any FINS command
Local node to remote PLC to PLC Supported. Supported.
node PLC to computer Supported, but programming is required on the Supported, but programming is required on the
computer to return a response) computer to return a response)
Computer to PLC Supported, but programming is required on the Supported, but programming is required on the
computer to receive a response) computer to receive a response)
Local node: Remote nodes SEND: 1:1 or 1:N (broadcasting) 1:1 or 1:N (broadcasting)
RECV: 1:1
Data length 1,980 bytes (990 words) max. 1,990 bytes max.

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Controller Link

■ Comparison between Controller Link and SYSMAC LINK

Item Controller Link SYSMAC LINK
Transmission path Twisted-pair cable or optical fiber cable (opti- Coaxial cable (5C-2V) or optical fiber cable
cal ring or optical bus) (optical bus)
Transmission distance Twisted-pair cable: 1km max. at 500 kbps, Coaxial cable: 1km max.
500 m max. at 2 Mbps Optical fiber cable: 10 km max
Optical fiber cable: 20 km max
Baud rate Twisted-pair cable: 2 Mbps, 1 Mbps, 500 kpbs Coaxial: 2 Mbps (fixed)
Optical fiber cable: 2 Mbps (fixed) Optical fiber cable: 2 Mbps (fixed)
Maximum number of nodes Twisted-pair cable: 32 nodes 62 nodes
Optical fiber cable: 62 nodes (See note.)
Data Automatically No. of send/receive data CS Series: 12,000 words max. CS Series: 2,966 words max.
links set link words per node CVM1/CV Series, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z),
CQM1H: 8,000 words max.
Link areas Area 1 CIO/IR area, user-specified first word Data Link Area in CIO Automatic setting in
Area, fixed first word: LR area only, DM area
CIO 1000 (or LR 00) only, or both LR and
Area 2 DM or EM area, user-specified first word DM Area, fixed first DM areas.
word: DM 0000
No. of send words per 1 to 1,000 words, user specified 4, 8, 16, or 32 words
node (same for each
node)
User-set Node order User-set
Send size Can be set
Receive-only nodes Supported Not supported (Send area size can be set to
0.)
Send-only nodes Supported
Data areas Can be set Fixed (Area 1: CIO, Area 2: DM)
Receive size Can be set All or nothing
Receive offset (from first Can be set Cannot be set (must receive from beginning)
word)
Communications cycle time Cannot be set Can be set

Note: With the token-bus method, the maximum number of nodes in an Optical Bus System with optical bus nodes (i.e., model numbers ending
in CLK11) is 32 (node addresses 1 to 32). The total number of words that can be transmitted in a data link is 32,000 words max. CX-Net in
CX-Programmer can be used in systems with up to 32 nodes (node addresses 1 to 32). Use Controller Link Support Software (Ver. 2.00 or
later) for systems with up to 62 nodes (node addresses 1 to 62).

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SYSMAC LINK
FA Network for Data Links and Message Communications.
Both Coaxial and Optical Models Are Available.
■ Outline
These Units connect to the SYSMAC LINK FA network to enable
data links (shared portions of memory) between PLCs and between
PLCs and FA computers. They also enable message communica-
tions between PLCs and between PLCs and FA computers to enable
sending required data only when needed.
What is the SYSMAC LINK?
The SYSMAC LINK is an FA network that can send and receive data
packets flexibly and easily among the OMRON C200HX/HG/HE Pro-
grammable Controllers (PLCs), CS-series PLCs, CVM1 PLCs, CV-
series PLCs, and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers.
The SYSMAC LINK supports data links that enable data sharing and
a message service that enables sending and receiving data when
required.
CS1W-SLK21 CS1W-SLK11 CV500-SLK21 CV500-SLK11 A SYSMAC LINK Network can be connected by either coaxial cable
for CS1 Small for CS1 for CVM1/CV- for CVM1/CV- or optical fiber cable.
PLCs (Coaxial) Medium-size series Large series Large
PLCs (Optical) PLCs (Coaxial) PLCs (Optical)

■ Features
Data Links Coaxial Cable or Optical Fiber Cable Connections
Data links allow the constant sharing of data in predetermined data The SYSMAC LINK Units can be connected to the network using
areas between nodes, between PLCs, or between a PLC and an IBM either coaxial cable or fiber-optic cable. Select the system that suits
PC/AT or compatible computer on the network. Data links do not your application.
require the use of communications programs on the PLC (CPU Unit)
or IBM PC/AT or compatible computer. Data written in the send area Features of Coaxial Cable
of the local node will be automatically sent to the receive area of Connections are made using 5C-2V cable.
other nodes. Features of Optical Fiber Cable
The I/O area, data link area, and data memory area can be freely set
Optical Fiber Cable has superior noise resistance, so this system
in the send or receive area.
can provide highly reliable communications even in very noisy condi-
• Number of send words per node: tions. The fiber-optic cable allows long-distance and large-scale net-
508 words max. (254 in CIO/IR/LR area and 254 in DM Area) works.
• Number of send and receive words per node: With fiber-optic cable, the communications distance can be up to
2,966 words max. (total in all areas) 10 km in total (1 km between nodes with adhesive polishing),
enabling a wider range of system size and network scale.
The data link areas can be set automatically or manually.
Automatic Setting Compatibility with Different Node Configurations
Used for simple data link processing. Data link can be performed by The following SYSMAC LINK Units and SYSMAC LINK Boards are
simply setting parameters in the DM area of the PLC. available for communications between different models. Coaxial
Send data size per node is the same for all nodes. All nodes partici- Units and Optical Units, however, cannot be combined on the same
pating in the data link share the same data. network.

Manual Setting Coaxial System

Used for flexible data link processing depending on each system. • Units for CS-series, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CVM1/CV-series, and
Using the CX-Net tool in the CX-Programmer, individual data link C1000H/C2000H PLCs and Support Board interfaces for personal
tables can be set for each node and the data link area can be freely computers.
allocated for each node. Send data size per node can be freely set. It
is possible to set nodes for only send or receive data. Optical Ring System (H-PCF or GI Cable)
• Units for CS-series, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CVM1/CV-series, and
Message Service C1000H/C2000H PLCs.
The message service can be used to control data transmission with
particular nodes, reading or writing of status data, changing of opera- Flexible Inter-network Connections
tion modes, etc., by executing communications instructions in the The SYSMAC LINK Network can connect to other networks (Ether-
user program. The communications instructions include SEND and net, SYSMAC NET, SYSMAC LINK, and another SYSMAC LINK net-
RECV instructions for data transmission and CMND instructions for work) via CVM1/CV-series or CS-series PLCs. By installing a
sending various commands. Communications Unit for the Ethernet, SYSMAC NET or SYSMAC
SEND/RECV LINK on the same CS-series or CV series-PLC as a SYSMAC LINK
Unit, a message service can be created with nodes in interconnected
The SEND and RECV instructions sends and receives data in an networks through the PLC. Communications are possible across up
area of a particular node. to three network levels.
The SEND instruction sends data from an area of the local node and The programming and monitoring of other PLCs on the network can
writes to an area in the designated node. be conducted from Programming Devices connected to the PLC’s
The RECV instruction requests the designated node to send area CPU Unit. Inter-network connections are possible in this case also
data and writes the data to the local node. and can cover up to three network levels.
CMND
The CMND instruction sends commands such as those to read or
write data at other nodes, perform control operations, or read error
logs. With the SYSMAC LINK Unit, OMRON’s command protocol
called FINS is used.

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■ SYSMAC LINK Communications Specifications

Item Coaxial Optical fiber
Communications Data links, messages
functions
Communications Token bus (N:N)
method
Transmission method Manchester encoding
Modulation Baseband
Synchronization Flag synchronization (HDLC frames)
Transmission path Bus Daisy chain
Baud rate and maxi- 2 Mbps (fixed) 2 Mbps (fixed), Maximum transmission distance: 10 km
mum transmission Maximum transmission distance: 1 km Maximum distance between nodes:
distance Crimp cut: 800 m, adhesive polishing: 1 km
(The maximum distance between nodes is determined by the
connector cable processing method.)
Transmission path Coaxial cable (5C-2V) 2-carrier hard-plastic-clad quartz optical fiber cable
Node connection BNC connector Special full-lock connector (half-lock connector can also be used)
Number of nodes 62 max. (But only 32 if the 3G8F5-SLK22 is used.)
Number of data link Send words per node: 508 words max. (254 words in CIO/IR/LR Area + 254 words in DM Area)
words Data link words (send and receive) created in a single CS1-series CPU Unit: 2,966 words max. (CIO Area + DM Area)
Data link words Automatic settings: CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 (Data Link Area), D00000 to D00127 (DM Area)
Manual settings: CIO 0000 to CIO 6143 (entire CIO), entire DM Area (D00000 to D32767)
Message length 552 bytes max. (including header)
RAS functions Automatic polling node backup, self-diagnostics (star- Automatic polling node backup, self-diagnostics (startup hard-
tup hardware check), internode testing, broadcast test ware check), internode testing, broadcast test (using FINS com-
(using FINS command), watchdog timer, error log mand), watchdog timer, error log, failed node bypass (with Power
Supply Unit)
Error control checks Manchester encoding check, CRC error detection (CITT X16 + X12 + X 5 + 1)

Data Link Specifications

Type of data link Automatic settings Manual settings
Number of data link nodes 62 nodes max. (2 nodes min.)
Number of words per node Sending and receiving: 2,966 words max. (CIO Area + DM Area total)
Areas supporting data CIO Area Data Link Area: Select from the following: CIO Area (CIO 0000 to CIO 6143) (See note)
links CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 CIO Area only, DM Area
DM Area D00000 to D00127 only, CIO + DM Areas DM Area (D00000 to D32767) (See note)
Starting data link word CIO Area CIO 1000 Manual settings between CIO 0000 to CIO 6143
DM Area D00000 Manual settings between D00000 to D32767
Number of words sent CIO Area Either 4, 8, 16, or 32 words (same for each node) 0 to 254 words (separate for each node)
per node DM Area Either 8, 16, 32, or 64 words (same for each node)
Allocating data link CIO Area Each node has the same number of data link words The number of data link words and the order of allo-
words and words are allocated to nodes in the order of cation can be set for each node. The same order
node addresses. must be used for both the CIO Area and DM Area.
DM Area

Message Communications Specifications

Instructions SEND(90)/RECV(98) CMND(490)
Application Data sending and receiving Reading and writing data at other nodes (e.g., read-
ing/writing file memory), controlling operation (e.g.,
controller operating modes), reading error logs, etc.
Message contents Commands for sending and receiving data Any FINS command
Local node PLC to PLC Supported Supported
to remote PLC to computer Supported (requires programming to return response Supported (requires programming to return response
node from computer) from computer)
Computer to PLC Supported (requires programming to receive response Supported (requires programming to receive response
at computer) at computer)
Local node: partner node SEND: 1:1 or 1:N (broadcasting), RECV: 1:1 1:1 or 1:N (broadcasting)
Number of words sent/received 256 words max. (512 bytes) 542 bytes max.

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Programming Devices for Communications Networks

Programming Devices for Communications Networks

The CX-Net functionality in CX-Programmer supports various networks. Create data links or
routing tables and manage network operation.
■ CX-Programmer Functions for Use the CX-Programmer Either as a Peripheral
Communications Networks Device or a Network Node
Operation is possible connected to a communications port using RS-
The CX-Net PLC Network Configuration Tool provided in the CX-Pro-
232C or as a network node with the computer connected to the net-
grammer supports the following functions.
work through Support Board.
• Setting data links, transferring data link tables, and starting data
links As a Peripheral Device
• Setting and transferring routing tables. CX-Programmer (CX-Net)
• Testing communications.
• Other network monitoring and setting functions.
Supported Networks
Data link and routing table settings are supported for the following
networks. Peripheral port or
• Controller Link RS-232C port Example: Controller Link
• SYSMAC LINK As a Network Node via a Network Support Board
• Ethernet (routing tables only)
CX-Programmer (CX-Net)

Example: Controller Link

■ CX-Programmer Communications Functions

Operation Controller Link SYSMAC LINK Ethernet
Connecting online to PLCs Supported Supported Supported
Data links Creating data Manually setting data links as required Supported Supported ---
link tables Automatically setting data links Supported Supported ---
Checking data links Supported Supported ---
Transferring data link tables to PLCs Supported Supported ---
Starting data links Supported Supported ---
Monitoring data link status Supported Supported Supported
Routing ta- Creating Creating FINS local routing tables (only for the PLC to which Supported Supported Supported
bles routing tables the CX-Programmer is directly connected)
(See note 1.) Creating FINS network routing tables (for all PLCs on the same Supported Supported Supported
network as PLC to which the CX-Programmer is connected) (See note 3.)
Creating routing tables for SYSMAC NET --- --- ---
Checking routing tables Supported Supported Supported
Transferring routing tables to PLCs Supported Supported Supported
Testing com- Performing echo-back tests between nodes Supported Supported Supported
munications Performing broadcast tests Supported Supported Supported
(See note 3.)
Performing PING tests. --- --- Supported
Monitoring Confirming the nodes participating in the network Supported Supported ---
network Monitoring network error status Supported Supported ---
(See note 2.) (See note 2.)
Setting network parameters to refine communications. Supported Supported ---

Note: 1. Routing tables must be set in the PLCs to use network communications between nodes on different networks, to mount more than one
Communications Unit to the same PLC, or to use the CX-Programmer’s remote monitoring functions. Routing tables are not required if
each PLC has only one Communications Unit and if they are all on only one network.
2. Not supported for C-series PLCs.
3. Supported only when the IP address conversion method for all Ethernet Units on the PLCs are set for automatic address generation.

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Field Networks

Field Networks
■ Field Network Specifications
Item DeviceNet CompoBus/S SYSMAC BUS SYSMAC BUS/2
Communi- Remote Yes Yes Yes Yes
cations sup- I/O
ported Mes- Yes --- --- ---
sages
Maximum baud rate 500 kpbs 750 kbps (in high-speed mode) 187.5 kbps 1.5 Mbps
Communications cycle time: Approx. Communications cycle time:
5 ms (with 128 inputs, 128 outputs) 0.8 ms max. (with 128 inputs,
128 outputs in high-speed
mode)
Maximum communi- 500 m (at 125 kbps) 2-conductor VCTF cable Wired: 200 m Wired: 500 m
cations distance This value is when Thick Cable is Main line length:100 m max. in Optical: Optical: 10 km (800 m
used for the main line. The value is high-speed mode, 500 m in between nodes)
PCF: 800 m
100 m for Thin Cable. long-distance mode
APF/PCF (Master Units
Special Flat Cable or 4-con- with “-P” model number
ductor VCTF cable: suffix)
Total line length: 200 m max.
total with no other specific re- APF: 20 m
strictions for main or branch PCF: 200 m
line lengths
Maximum number of 63 slaves 32 slaves 32 slaves, but max. Re- 32 slaves
slaves mote I/O Slave Racks
per CPU Unit for CS1,
C200HX/HG/HE: 5, for
CVM1/CV: 8 or 16
(depending on model)
Communications me- Special DeviceNet cable 2-conductor or 4-conductor Wired: Shielded twisted- Wired: Special shielded
dia VCTF cable, or special flat ca- pair cable twisted-pair cable
ble Optical: PCF or APF Optical: 2-carrier fiber
cable
Maximum number of • CS1: 2,048 points • CS1, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), 512 points CVM1-CPU11/21-V2,
remote I/O points (Allocated using DM area settings: SYSMAC Board, C200HS, Regardless of the num- CV1000/CV2000: 2,048
16,000 points, allocated using SRM1, CPM2C-S: 256 ber of Remote I/O Mas- points
Configurator: 32,000 points.) points ter Units. CVM1-CPU01-V2,
• C200HX/HG/HE(-Z): 1,600 points • CQM1H: 128 points CV500: 1,024 points
(allocated using Configurator: Regardless of the num-
4,800 points.) ber of Remote I/O Mas-
• C200HS: 1,024 points ter Units.
(allocated using Configurator:
1,280 points.)
• CVM1/CV: 2,048 points
(allocated using Configurator:
6,400 points.)

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Item DeviceNet CompoBus/S SYSMAC BUS SYSMAC BUS/2

Masters PLCs CJ Series, CS Series, CVM1/CV Se- CJ Series, CS Series, CS Series, CVM1/CV CVM1/CV Series
ries, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), C200HS C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), C200HS, Series, (Master Unit is classified
CQM1, SRM1, CPM2C-S C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), as a CPU Bus Unit.)
C200HS
Other Open Network Controllers, VME SYSMAC Boards, VME None None
Boards Boards
Remote I/O slaves Programmable Slaves, Remote I/O Remote I/O Terminals, Con- Remote I/O Racks (ba- Remote I/O Racks (ba-
Terminals, Remote Adapters, Sensor nector Terminals, Water-resis- sic I/O Units and certain sic I/O Units and Special
Terminals, Water-resistive Terminals, tive Terminals, Sensor Special I/O Units can be I/O Units can be mount-
Environment-resistive Terminals, Terminals, Analog Input Termi- mounted), 3G3IV Gen- ed), U45 Four-axis Con-
B7AC Interface Terminals, Analog In- nals, Analog Output Terminals, eral-purpose Inverters, troller, 3G3IV General-
put Terminals, Analog Output Termi- Remote I/O Modules, Position- CQM1H I/O Link Unit purpose Inverters
nals, Temperature Input Terminals, er Drivers, CPM2C I/O Link
MULTIPLE I/O TERMINALs, RS- Unit, CPM1A/CPM2A I/O Link
232C Units, E5EK Digital Controller, Unit
3G3MV Multifunction Miniature In-
verters, 3G3FV Advanced General-
purpose Inverters, V600 Intelligent
Flags (ID system), F150 Vision Sen-
sors, K3FM Miniature Signal Con-
verters, NT-DRT21 Programmable
Terminal Interface Unit, WD30 Wire-
less Units, CS1 DeviceNet Unit, CJ1
DeviceNet Unit, C200H I/O Link Unit,
CQM1 I/O Link Unit
Connection of Pro- Not supported Not supported Not supported Connects to Slave Unit
gramming Devices to to enable programming
slaves the CPU Unit of the Mas-
ter Unit (remote pro-
gramming possible for
other CPU Units)

Note: The B7A transmission path that features reduced wiring without the need for a master is also available.

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DeviceNet

DeviceNet
Multi-vendor, Open Network
■ Overview of DeviceNet
DeviceNet is a multi-bit, multi-vendor network that combines controls
and data on a machine/line-control level and that conforms to
DeviceNet open field network specifications.
Two types of communications are supported: 1) Remote I/O commu-
nications that automatically transfer I/O between slaves and the CPU
Unit to which a DeviceNet Unit is mounted without any special pro-
gramming in the CPU Unit, 2) Message communications that
read/write messages, control operation, or perform other functions
for other CPU Units to which a DeviceNet Unit is mounted and
slaves. Message communications are achieved by executing specific
CJ1W-DRM21 CS1W-DRM21 C200HW-DRM21-V1 instructions (CMND) from the program in the CPU Unit to which the
for CJ1 Small for CS1 Medium- for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) DeviceNet Unit is mounted.
PLCs size PLCs Medium-size PLCs For example, the following functions are supported by a CS/CJ-
series DeviceNet Unit.
Without the Configurator Software Tool
• I/O area words can be flexibly allocated for remote I/O Master and
Slave communications.
• More than one DeviceNet Unit can be mounted under a single PLC.
Fixed (automatic) allocations are possible for up to three DeviceNet
Units.
• More than one DeviceNet Unit can be connected in a single net-
work. With the Configurator, remote I/O can be allocated in any
order, i.e., not necessarily in the other of node addresses.
Note: The Configurator that is connected through a dedicated Board
or Card uses one node in the DeviceNet network. It does not
use a node if it is connected by a serial line.
A CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit can function as either a master or
slave in remote I/O communications. Both can be used simulta-
neously.
CVM1-DRM21-V1 With a CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit, the DeviceNet network can be
for CVM1/CV- treated exactly like a Controller Link, Ethernet, or other network for
series Large PLCs message communications or remote programming and monitoring
by a CX-Programmer.

Fixed allocations
Remote I/O communications Set in DM Area*
User-set allocations
Set using Configurator
DeviceNet functions

FINS message communications

Message communications
Explicit message communications
*Supported only by CS/CJ-series DeviceNet Unit.

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■ Overall System Configuration

DeviceNet Unit or
DeviceNet Master Unit
CS Series C200HZ/HX/HG/E/HS: Photoelectric Photoelectric Photoelectric
CS1W-DRM21 C200HW -DRM21-V1 sensors, proximi- sensors, proximi- sensors or prox-
CJ Series , ty sensors , limit ty sensors , limit imity sensors
CVM1/CV Ser ies: switches, etc. switches, etc. with connectors
CJ1W- DRM21 CVM1-DRM21-V1
DeviceNet
Configurator
(personal Input Sensor Connector
computer) Input Remote Terminal
Terminal Adapter (used
with Input Block)
Output Remote Environment-re-
CQM1H Adapter (used sistant
CPM1A with Output Terminal(Inputs,
outputs, or mixed I/O)
Output Block)
I/O Link Terminal
Unit
Solenoids , Solenoids , Photoelectr ic Solenoids ,
valves, etc. valves, etc. sensors, valves, etc.
proximity
: T-branch Taps or m ulti-drop connections sensors, limit
switches, etc.
DeviceNet Unit or
DeviceNet Master Unit A DeviceNet Configurator C200H I/O Link Unit
is required to place more than
one DeviceNet master on the
same network.

Analog Analog Temper- RS-232C

Input Output ature Unit
Terminal Terminal Input
Terminal
RS-232C

1 to 5 V, Inverters, Thermocouple ,
4 to 20 mA, valves, etc. platinum resistance
etc. thermometer Barcode
readers , etc.

SYSMAC CS1/CJ1
Programmable Slave

Inputs Outputs Outputs Inputs

CompoBus/S CompoBus/S
MULTIPLE I/O TERMINAL

FND-X

■ System Configuration Examples

I/O Terminals Connected as Slaves Other PLCs Connected as Slaves
DeviceNet DeviceNet
Master Unit Master Unit

500 kbps: 100m

DeviceNet 125 kbps: 500m
DeviceNet

C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)
or CS-series PLC CQM1H

Slaves
63 slaves
CQM1 I/O Link Unit Programmable
C200H I/O Link Unit
Slave

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■ Masters
PLC Model Mountable position Master/Slave Maximum number of mountable units
function
With Configurator Without Configurator
CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 DeviceNet CPU or Expansion CPU Rack Master and 16
Unit (Classified as CPU Bus Units) Slave
CS Series CS1W-DRM21 DeviceNet
Unit
CVM1/CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 De- CPU or Expansion CPU Rack Master only 16 1
viceNet Master Unit (Classified as CPU Bus Units)
CS Series C200HW-DRM21-V1 De- CPU Rack or Expansion I/O 16
C200HX/HG/HE viceNet Master Unit Rack (Classified as Special I/O 10 or 16
Units)
C200HS 10

Remote I/O Master Functions

Item Master Model Without Configurator With Configurator
Max. No. of Slave CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 63 nodes
nodes per Master CS Series CS1W-DRM21
CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 50 nodes 63 nodes
C200HS 32 nodes 63 nodes
Max. No. of con- CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 2,048 pts (64 input /64 output words) 32,000 pts (500 words x 4
trol points per CS Series CS1W-DRM21 or 16,000 pts (500 input/500 output blocks)
Master words)
CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 2,048 pts (64 input/ 64 output words) 6,400 (100 words x 4 blocks)
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 1,600 pts (50 input/50 output words) Without messages: 4,800 pts
With messages: 1,600 pts
C200HS 1,024 pts (32 input/32 output words) 1,280
Max. No. of I/O CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 100 input/100 output words
points per Slave CS Series CS1W-DRM21
controllable by
Master CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 32 input/32 output words
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1
C200HS
Remote I/O allo- CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 DeviceNet Area in CIO Area, and User-allocated words in CIO Ar-
cation areas user-allocated words in CIO Area, ea, DM Area, and other areas.
DM Area, and other areas.
CS Series CS1W-DRM21
CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 DeviceNet Area User-allocated words in CIO Ar-
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 C200H DeviceNet words in CIO Area ea, DM Area, and other areas.
(including dedicated words/ bits)
C200HS

Remote I/O Slave (only Units Mounted in a PLC)

Item CPU Unit to which a Slave Unit Model Without the Configurator With the Configurator
is mounted
Max. No. of I/O pts per CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 32 pts (1 input/ 1 output word) or 4,800 pts (100 input words x
Slave CS Series CS1W-DRM21 3,200 pts (100 input/100 output 2/100 output words x 1)
words)
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRT21 1,024 pts (32 input/32 output words)
CQM1H, CQM1 Series CQM1-DRT21 32 pts (1 input/1 output word)
Allocation areas in the CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 CIO, WR, DM, EM, HR
CPU Unit to which this CS Series CS1W-DRM21
Slave is mounted
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRT21 CIO, DM, EM, AR, LR, T/C
CQM1H, CQM1 Series CQM1-DRT21 CIO

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DeviceNet

Message Communications
Master Unit model Send Receive FINS commands
CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 SEND RECV CMND
CS Series CS1W-DRM21
CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 SEND RECV CMND
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 None None IOWR
C200HS Not supported

Item Master model Model Capacity

Max. No. of nodes per CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 63 nodes
Master for message CS Series CS1W-DRM21
communications us-
ing FINS commands CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 8 nodes
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 8 nodes
C200HS Not supported
Max. No. of nodes per CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 63 nodes
Master for message CS Series CS1W-DRM21
communications us-
ing explicit messages CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 63 nodes
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 63 nodes
C200HS Not supported
Max. message length CJ Series CJ1W-DRM21 SEND: 267 words
CS Series CS1W-DRM21 RECV: 269 words
CMND: 542 bytes (starting with command code)
CVM1, CV Series CVM1-DRM21-V1 SEND: 76 words
RECV: 78 words
CMND: 160 bytes (starting with command code)
CS Series, C200HX/HG/HE C200HW-DRM21-V1 IOWR: 160 bytes (starting with command code)

■ Features
Multi-vendor Network Maximum Network Length of 500 m
Devices made by other companies (masters or slaves) can be con- A maximum network length of 500 m is possible with a baud rate of
nected to DeviceNet because it conforms to open field network spec- 125 Kbps using thick cable.
ifications. By using a combination of valves, sensors, and other
DeviceNet products, the network can be adapted to various field- Large Slave and I/O Capacities
level applications. A network can connect up to 63 Slaves and can handle remote I/O
communications of up to 2,048 points (without a Configurator) per
Simultaneous Remote I/O Communications and Master Unit.
Message Services
High-speed Communications
Remote I/O communications that constantly transfer I/O between a
DeviceNet Unit and slaves as well as message communications High-speed communications are possible at up to 500 Kbps for a
where the DeviceNet Unit sends and receives data as needed can trunk line length of 100 m.
both be executed simultaneously. When a DeviceNet network is con-
structed, this feature ensures the network will be able to handle
applications that require the free flow back and forth of bit data and Multiple PLCs in a Single Network
message data. FINS commands can be executed along with With the CS1W-DRM21 and CJ1W-DRM21, Multiple DeviceNet
DeviceNet explicit messages in message communications. Units can be connected in a single network without using a Configu-
rator. With the C200HW-CRM21-V1 and CVM1-DRM21-V1, multiple
Remote I/O Communications PLCs are possible if a Configurator (sold separately) is used. This
Messages enables message communications between PLCs as well as for
Remote I/O remote I/O communications between PLCs and slaves in multiple
DeviceNet DeviceNet groups. This feature allows a DeviceNet to be used as a common
Unit (master) Unit (master) bus that can integrate all types of control with less wiring.
Multiple Master Units on a Single PLC
Message If a Configurator (sold separately) is used, more than one Master
Unit can be mounted to a single PLC. This feature enables greater
Remote DeviceNet DeviceNet DeviceNet remote I/O control capacity and ensures that DeviceNet
I/O can easily handle line expansion as well as other applications.
Application-specific Remote I/O Allocations
With the CS1W-DRM21 and CJ1W-DRM21, word allocations can be
Slave RS-232C set for any area and in any node order without using a Configurator.
With the C200HW-CRM21-V1 and CVM1-DRM21-V1, user-specified
allocations are possible if a Configurator (sold separately) is used. By
Various Connection Methods making allocations application-specific, programming can be struc-
ture more logically and coded much more efficiently.
Normal multi-drop, T-branch multi-drop, and daisy-chain line connec-
tions are available. These methods can be combined to construct a
flexible system that suits the floor layout.

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DeviceNet

Compatibility with Slow Slaves Constant Data Exchange with Slave CPU Units
With the CS1W-DRM21 and CJ1W-DRM21, the communications With C200H I/O Link Units, Programmable Terminals, and other
cycle time can be set even without a Configurator so slaves with slow products, up to 32 input words and 32 output words can be con-
response times can be used. With the C200HW-CRM21-V1 and stantly exchanged in the specified area of I/O memory in a slave
CVM1-DRM21-V1, this same feature is supported by using a Config- CPU Unit. The CPU Unit where the Master Unit is mounted can thus
urator (sold separately). control the Programmable Slave or the CPU Unit of the I/O Link Unit
as a high-function slave.
A Wide Variety of Slaves
A wide variety of I/O devices can be used as slaves, such as Remote High-density I/O Blocks: MULTIPLE I/O TERMINALs
I/O Terminals, Environment-resistant Terminals, Water-resistant Ter- Various types of I/O Unit can be connected through a Communica-
minals, Remote Adapters, Sensor Terminals, Temperature Input Ter- tions Unit with an I/O interface installed on the DeviceNet. The I/O
minals, CQM1 I/O Link Units, Analog I/O Terminals, C200H I/O Link Units include not only Transistor and Relay I/O Units, but also Analog
Units, RS-232C Units, MULTIPLE I/O TERMINALs, Temperature Input Units, Analog Output Units, and High-speed Counter Units.
Controllers, Inverters, and Intelligent Flags. Address setting and word allocation on the I/O Unit interface are not
necessary, enabling a flexible I/O control system to be easily
Smart Slaves achieved.
The DRT2 Series of Smart Slaves do more than just handle I/O for
ON/OFF signals. They store various types of information that helps
increase the operating efficiency of facilities.
A maintenance system can be created seperately from the control
system so that existing DeviceNet wiring does not need to be
changed. Control and maintenance are separated to reduce facility
startup time, reduce recovery time from system troubles, and greatly
contribute to preventive maintenance.

■ Communications Specifications
Item Specification
Communications protocol DeviceNet
Connections Multidrop or T-branch (See note 1.)
Baud rate 125, 250, or 500 kbps (set via switch)
Communications media Special 5-conductor cable (2 signal lines, 2 power supply lines, 1 shield)
Communications distance Baud rate Overall network length Branch length Total branch length
(See note 2.)
500 kbps 100 m max. (See note 3.) 6 m max. 39 m max.
250 kbps 250 m max. (See note 3.) 6 m max. 78 m max.
125 kbps 500 m max. (See note 3.) 6 m max. 156 m max.
Maximum number of nodes 64 nodes (Including master, maximum number of slaves: 63)
Maximum number of slaves CS1W-DRM21 and CJ1W-DRM21: 63 (even without a Configurator)
C200HW-CRM21-V1 and CVM1-DRM21-V1:Without Configurator:1
With Configurator: 63
Error control checks CRC errors, node address redundancy check, scan list verification

Note: 1. Terminating resistance must be connected to branch.

2. The distance between the two most separated nodes.
3. With Thin Cable, the overall network length must be 100
Mor less at any baud rate.

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CompoBus/S

CompoBus/S
A High-speed ON/OFF Bus Ideal for Distributed Machine Control and Reducing Wiring
■ Outline
The CompoBus/S high-speed, wire-reduction bus is ideal for
machine control. Reduce wiring both within devices and within the
overall machine system. I/O data is transferred between the slaves
and the CPU Unit of the PLC without any special programming.
In high-speed mode, a communications cycle time of 1 ms max. for
256 I/O points enables fast processing of remote I/O. In long-dis-
tance mode, communicate over a 500-m main line (for 2-conductor
VCTF cable).
Within a total length of 200 m, you can also branch freely to connect
slaves wherever needed using a special flat cable or 4-conductor
C200HW-SRM21-V1 CJ1W-SRM21 for CQM1-SRM21-V1 VCTF cable.
for C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) CJ1 Small PLCs for CQM1H/CQM1 All of this means easier designing of floor layout.
Medium-size PLCs Small PLCs

SRM1-C@-V2 CPM2C-S1@C CPM2C-S1@C-DRT

Master Control Unit Master Unit Programmable Slave

C200PC-ISA@3-SRM 3G8B3-SRM@
SYSMAC Board Master Unit (VME Board)
■ Basic System Configuration
Master Unit
CJ1W-SRM21 for CJ Series
C200HW-SRM21-V1 for CJ1, CS1, C200HX/HG/HE (-Z), and C200HS
CQM1-SRM21-V1 for all CQM1 PCs
SRM1 Master Control Unit
CPM2C-S Series

Remote Input Remote Input Remote Out- Remote Out- Remote I/O Connector I/O Sensor
Terminals Terminals with put Terminals put Terminals Terminals Terminals Terminals
3-tier Terminal with 3-tier with 3-tier
Block Terminal Block Terminal Block

Photoelectric Sensors, Solenoids or

Proximity Sensors, or valves
Photoelectric Sen- Solenoids or Photoelectric Sensors or
Limit Switches
sors, Proximity Sen- valves Proximity Sensors with con-
sors, Limit Switches nectors

CPM1A/CPM2A
Terminal-block I/O Link Terminal Remote I/O
Terminator CPM2A or Module
CPM1A Communications Unit
for Fiber Amplifier
I N No.

O U T CPM1A
SRT21

PCB

Inverters, 1 to 5 V,
valves, etc. 4 to 20 mA, etc.

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CompoBus/S

■ Features
A Complete Lineup of Master Units and Slaves for Easy Startup
Long-distance Communications The CompoBus/S System can be started just by wiring the cables
and making some simple settings. Replacement of earlier Remote
Master Units have been upgraded to handle long-distance communi-
I/O Systems is also easy.
cations, and the SRT2 Series has also been upgrade as long-dis-
tance slaves. Combines these Master Units and Slaves to enable Slave Node Number Provided on Indicators
long-distance remote I/O.
Troubleshooting is easy because the Slave’s node number is shown
Long-distance Communications Up to 200 or 500 m on the Master’s indicators if an error occurs with a Slave. Error infor-
mation is also stored in PLC memory.
In Long-distance Communications Mode, communications over the
main line of up to 500 m are possible to control I/O devices in a wide Wide Variety of Masters
area using VCTF cable and up to 200 m if flat cable is used. (With
the high-speed communications modes, the main line was limited to Master Units are available integrated with a CPU Unit for the SRM1
100 m for VCTF and 30 m for flat cable.) and CPM2C-S. The variety of Masters provides flexibility in configur-
Remote I/O communications are also possible in high-speed commu- ing a system to match your application needs.
nications mode by combining these Master Units and slaves with Wide Variety of Slaves
previously released Master Units and Slaves.
Units in a wide range are available as I/O Slaves for a variety of appli-
High-speed Communications cations. Such Units include the new Remote I/O Terminals, Connec-
In High-speed Communications Mode, up to 16 Slaves with 128 I/O tor Terminals, Analog Input Terminals, and Analog Output Terminals.
points can be connected with a high-speed communications cycle And CPM1A/CPM2A/CPM2C I/O Link Units for sharing data with the
time of only 0.5 ms. This cycle is fast enough for time-critical factory host PLC are available to further enhance distributed control. Many
automation applications. other I/O devices are available as slaves, including I/O Terminals,
Remote I/O Modules, Sensor Amp Terminals, and Sensor Terminals.
High-speed I/O of Analog Data Furthermore, the SRT1-B1T Bit Chain Terminal can be used as a
Slave in the CompoBus/S System. The variety of Slaves provides
Analog Input and Analog Output Terminals have been added to the flexibility in configuring a system to match the required application.
long list of CompoBus/S slaves to high-speed I/O of analog signals.
Water-resistance Slaves
Use a Single Cable to Reduce Wiring
Water-resistant Terminals (IP67) can be used as Slaves to exchange
Only one cable is required to connect a master to a slave or a slave I/O in places exposed to water.
to another slave. If a special flat cable with 4 conductors is used, the
communications power supply can also be drawn from the same
cable to greatly reduce the amount of floor wiring. Branching from the
main line to branch lines is also greatly simplified with a special con-
nector.
Use Both T-branch and Multidrop Methods
Both the T-branch and multidrop methods can be combined flexibly
when wiring. This wiring feature allows a very flexible system config-
uration that can be adjusted to the floor layout. There are two types
of cables (VCTF cable and Special Flat Cable), and when the Spe-
cial Flat Cable is used, T-branch Connectors can be installed by sim-
ply snapping the connector on.

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CompoBus/S

■ Connectability for Upgraded Terminals

Slave series Previous Master Units Master Units manufactured April 1999 or later
C200HW-SRM21 CJ1W-SRM21
CQM1-SRM21 C200HW-SRM21-V1
SRM1-C01(-V1) CQM1-SRM21-V1
SRM1-C02(-V1) SRM1-C01-V2
3G8B3-SRM00/01 SRM1-C02-V2
C200PC-ISA02/12-SRM TP1000-A-SRM
C200PC-ISA03/13-SRM
CPM2C-S100C/S110C
CPM2C-S100C/S110C-DRT
Communications mode setting
High-speed Long-distance
SRT1 Series Connectable Connectable ---
FND-X@-SRT
SRT2 Series (See note 1.) Connectable Connectable Connectable
CPM2C-SRT21
CPM1A-SRT21
SRT2-AD04 --- Connectable Connectable
SRT2-DA02

Note: 1. All of the SRT2 Series except for the SRT2-AD04 and
SRT2-DA02.
2. The long-distance mode cannot be used for the TP1000-A-
SRM. It supports only the high-speed mode.

■ CompoBus/S Network Configuration Examples

Special Flat Cable Special Flat Cable in Long-distance Mode
CompoBus/S Master Unit CompoBus/S Master Unit
Pressure-fitted
Connector with
Pressure-fitted Connector Terminating
for Branching Resistance

Special Flat Cable

Slave

VCTF Cable
CompoBus/S Master Unit

Terminal Block
with Terminating Terminating
Resistance resistance
VCTF Cable

T-Branch Multi-branch Multidrop

4-Conductor VCTF Cable
SRT2-
ID08CL(-1)
SRT2- SRT2-
OD04CL(-1) ID04CL(-1)
Programmable
Controller

Slaves

CompoBus/S Terminating
P/S
Resistance
VCTF T-Branch T-Branch T-Branch
SRS2-1
0.75mm2 x 4
XS2R
-D427-5

T-Branch T-Branch
XS2R-D427-5
P/S

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CompoBus/S

■ Communications Specifications
Item Specification
Communications method Special CompoBus/S protocol
Communications baud rate High-speed Communications Mode: 750 kbps
Long-distance Communications Mode: 93.75 kbps
Modulation method Baseband method
Coding method Manchester coding method
Error control checks Manchester code check, frame length check, and parity check
Cable VCTF cable Two 0.75 mm2 conductors (2 signal wires)
(JIS C 3306) Four 0.75 mm2 conductors (2 signal wires and 2 power supply wires)
Special Flat Cable Four 0.75 mm2 conductors (2 signal wires and 2 power supply wires)
Communications dis- 2-conductor VCTF High-speed Communications Mode Main line length: 100 m max.
tance cable Branch line length: 3 m max.
Total branch line length: 50 m max.
Long-distance Communications Mode Main line length: 500 m max.
Branch line length: 6 m max.
Total branch line length: 120 m max.
4-conductor VCTF High-speed Communications Mode Main line length: 30 m max.
cable Branch line length: 3 m max.
Total branch line length: 30 m max.
Long-distance Communications Mode:
Flexibly branched, provided that the total length of cable is a maximum of 200 m.
Special Flat Cable High-speed Communications Mode Main line length: 30 m max.
Branch line length: 3 m max.
Total branch line length: 30 m max.

Long-distance Communications Mode:

Flexibly branched, provided that the total length of cable is a maximum of 200 m.
I/O points, Slaves, us- C200HW-SRM21-V1 Master Unit (used for CS-series, C200HX/C200HG/C200HE-(Z)E, and C200HS PLCs),
able node CJ1W-SRM21 Master Unit (used for CJ-series PLCs), SRM1 Master Control Unit, and CPM2C-S PLC
numbers, and Max. number of I/O points: 64 inputs/64 outputs
communications cycle
time Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN7 and OUT0 to OUT7
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.5 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 4.0 ms
Max. number of I/O points: 128 inputs/128 outputs
Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN15 and OUT0 to OUT15
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.8 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 6.0 ms
CQM1-SRM21-V1 Master Unit (CQM1/CQM1H PLCs)
Max. number of I/O points: 64 inputs/64 outputs
Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN7 and OUT0 to OUT7 (8-point mode)
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.5 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 4.0 ms
Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN15 and OUT0 to OUT15 (4-point mode)
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.8 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 6.0 ms
Max. number of I/O points: 32 inputs/32 outputs
Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN3 and OUT0 to OUT3 (8-point mode)
IN0 to IN7 and OUT0 to OUT7 (4-point mode)
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.5 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 4.0 ms
Max. number of I/O points: 16 inputs/16 outputs
Usable node numbers: IN0 to IN1 and OUT0 to OUT1 (8-point mode)
IN0 to IN3 and OUT0 to OUT3 (4-point mode)
Communications cycle time:
High-speed Communications Mode: 0.5 ms
Long-distance Communications Mode: 4.0 ms

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B7A Units for PLCs

B7A Units for PLCs

1:1 Transmission Paths for Reduced Wiring without a Master
■ Outline
The B7A system sends 16 signals over a 2-conductor or 3-conductor
VCTF cable to a maximum distance of 500 m. This system is ideal for
reducing wiring for multiple sensor inputs or actuator outputs.
One of the following products can be use to allocate I/O memory in a
CS1, C200HX/HG/HE(-Z), CQM1, or CQM1H CPU Unit.
• B7A Interface Unit
• PLC Connector-type Terminal + Connector-type I/O Unit
For CJ-series PLCs For CQM1H/CQM1 • DeviceNet B7AC Interface Terminal (DeviceNet slave) (Connects
Small PLCs only to Sensor I/O Connector-type B7AC)
CJ1W-B7A04 CQM1-B7A21
CJ1W-B7A14 CQM1-B7A13 Note: 1. A 1:1 link can also be created between a B7A Interface Unit
CJ1W-B7A22 CQM1-B7A12 and a PLC Connector-type Terminal + Connector-type I/O
CQM1-B7A03 Unit or between the PLC Connector-type Terminal + Con-
nector-type I/O Unit combinations. It is also possible to con-
CQM1-B7A02 nect a PLC Connector-type Terminal + Connector-type I/O
Unit combination to a Mitsubishi PLC (e.g., A1S).
2. B7AP Power Couplers can be used in a B7A transmission
path to enable non-contact communications. This enables
reducing wiring for moving or rotating objects.

For CS1 and C200HX/HG/HE(-Z)

Medium-size PLCs
C200H-B7AI1 C200H-B7A02
C200H-B7AO1 C200H-B7A12
C200H-B7A21
C200H-B7A22

Example System Configuration

B7A Interface Unit
PA205R
SYSMAC RUN
CJ1G-CPU44 ERR/ALM
POWER INH
PROGRAMMABLE
CONTROLLER PRPHL
COMM

OPEN

MCPWR
L1 BUSY
AC100-240V
INPUT
L2/N

PERIPHERAL

RUN
OUTPUT
AC240V
DC24V

PORT

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Connectable B7A Link Terminals

■ Specifications
Item Standard High-speed
Transmission method One-way time-sharing multiplex transmissions
Transmis- Separate power supply 500 m 100 m with shielded cable, 10 m without shielded cable
sion for inputs and outputs
distance Power supply only for 100 m 50 m with shielded cable, 10 m without shielded cable
input or output
Transmission points per transmission 8, 10, or 16 points, depending on the Units
path
Transmission delay 19.2 ms typical, 31 ms max. 3 ms typical, 5 ms max.
Minimum I/O time 16 ms 2.4 ms
Communica- Separate power supply VCTF cable, 0.75 mm2 min., 2 conductors (signal VCTF cable, 0.75 mm2 min., 2 conductors (signal line
tions media for inputs and outputs line and - line) and - line)
Power supply only for VCTF cable, 0.75 mm2 min., 3 conductors (signal VCTF cable, 0.75 mm2 min., 3 conductors (signal line, +
input or output line, + line, and - line) line, and - line)
Power sup- Separate power supply 12 to 24 V DC (10.8 to 26.4 V DC)
ply voltage for inputs and outputs
Power supply only for 24 V DC ±10%
input or output

Connectable B7A Link Terminals

Screw Terminal Compact Screw Terminal PLC Connector Relay Output Power Coupler Module Hybrid IC

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Serial Communications Functions

Serial Communications Functions

■ Serial Communications Connections Examples
Programming Devices
CX-Programmer
CX-Protocol
CX-Motion Programming
Console
IBM PC/AT or
compatible

Host Link
ASCII Unit Serial Communications Unit Serial Communications Board
CPU Unit

Peripheral bus

PT

NT Link

Protocol macros

General external devices General external devices Microcomputer PLC from other company

(Temperature Controllers,
General-purpose protocols written
Barcode Readers, etc.)
in BASIC in ASCII Unit

Protocol macros

Protocol macros

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■ Serial Communications Support

PLC Unit name Port Serial communications mode
Protocol Host Link 1:N 1:1 No- 1:1 link Peripheral Programming
macro NT Link NT Link protocol bus Console bus
General Host OMRON OMRON General C-series Programming Programming
purpose computer PTs PTs purpose PLCs Devices Console
CS1/CJ1 CPU Unit Peripheral --- Supported Supported --- --- --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported Supported --- Supported --- Supported ---
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) Peripheral --- Supported --- --- Supported --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported --- ---
CVM1/CV Peripheral --- --- --- --- --- --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported --- Supported --- --- --- ---
(DIP switch (DIP switch
setting) setting)
CQM1H Peripheral --- Supported --- --- Supported --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported --- Supported Supported Supported --- ---
CPM2A/ CPM2C Peripheral --- Supported --- --- Supported --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported --- ---
(-V2 only)
SRM1(-V2) Peripheral --- Supported --- --- Supported --- Supported Supported
RS-232C --- Supported --- Supported Supported Supported --- ---
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) C200H RS232C, Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported --- ---
Communications RS422A/485
Board
CQM1H CQM1H Serial RS232C, Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported --- ---
Communications RS422A/485
Board
C200H, C200HS, Host Link Unit RS232C, --- Supported --- --- --- --- --- ---
C200HX/HG/HE(-Z) RS422A/485
CS1 Serial RS232C, Supported Supported Supported --- --- --- --- ---
Communications RS422A/485
Board
Serial RS232C Supported Supported Supported --- --- --- --- ---
Communications
Unit
CJ1 Serial RS232C, Supported Supported Supported --- --- --- --- ---
Communications RS422A/485
Unit

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■ Protocol Macros ■ Protocol Macro Features

Data communications procedures call protocols can be created on
the CX-Protocol to match the communications specifications if an Support a Wide-range of Protocols
external devices with an RS-232C or RS-422A/485 port. (Communi- With both RS-232C and RS-422A/485 ports, essentially any device
cations, however, must be half-duplex or full-duplex and use start- that supports full or half duplex communications and start-stop syn-
stop synchronization.) The protocols are transferred to Serial Com- chronization can be connected. Send and receive frames can be cre-
munications Board or Units to then enable data communications with ated as required to meet communications frame specifications,
the external devices merely by executing the PMCR instruction in the Essentially all send frames (e.g., command + data) and expected
CPU Unit. receive frames (e.g., responses) can be matched to the communica-
Standard protocols for OMRON components (Temperature Control- tions frames (messages) of the external device.
lers, Panel Meters, Bar Code Readers, Modems, etc.) are provided
as a standard feature. The standard protocols can be modified Use Processing Functions for Communications
according to application needs and easily used. Error check code calculations, send frame length calculations, and
numeric conversions between ASCII and hexadecimal are all sup-
ported.

General-purpose
Monitor Communications Time
external device Response wait monitoring, response completion monitoring, and
send completion monitoring are all supported, and ending or retrying
Message communications can be set for when monitor times are exceeded.
Retry Processing
Just set the number of retries to execute retry processing when
■ Host Links something happens to cause an error.
C-mode (Host Link) commands or FINS command wrapped in Host Include PLC Read/Write Variables in Send and
Link headers and terminators can be sent from a host computer Receive (Expected) Frames
(e.g., a personal computer or PT) to perform many operations, such
as reading and writing I/O memory or controlling the operating mode Read/write variables for I/O memory in the PLC can be included in
of the PLC. the send frames (messages). PLC data will be read when sending
Unsolicited commands can be sent from the PLCs to the host com- and used as the destination address or data. Read/write variables for
puters. FINS commands are wrapped in Host Link headers and ter- I/O memory in the PLC can also be included in the receive frames.
minators automatically when SEND, RECV, or CMND instructions PLC data will be written as the source address or data when
are executed. response is received.
Repeat Variables to Switch Write Destinations for
1:N Communications
C-mode (Host Link)
command or Repeat counters for send/receive processing can be included in vari-
FINS command Response ables so that, for example, the same data can be sent to up to 32 dif-
(unsolicited) ferent destinations by switching the destination address. (The limit of
Response
32 is imposed by the physical layer.) When receiving data, the write
address can be easily switched when receiving data for I/O memory
in the PLC.
PLC Interrupt Processing at Data Reception
Interrupts to the PLC’s CPU Unit can be generated when data is
■ 1:N NT Links received to execute an interrupt program. (Interrupts are supported
only by Serial Communications Boards, and not by Serial Communi-
A PLC can be linked to PTs (Programmable Terminals) from an RS- cations Units.)
232C or RS-422A/485 port so that I/O memory in the PLC can be
allocated for PT control areas, PT status areas, and objects, such as Next Processing Switches in Receive Data
touch switches, lamps, and memory tables. One PLC can be linked The received data can be compared to up two 15 expected reception
to from 1 to 8 PTs. messages that have been registered in advance and the results of
comparison can be used to switch the next process to be executed.

PT PT

Note: 1. There are two types of NT Links: 1:1 and 1:N. These are
completely different communications modes and are not
compatible with each other. Always set the PT for the 1:N
mode. Communications will not be possible if it is set to 1:1.
2. The NT-AL001 Adapter Unit is required to connect the RS-
232C port on the NT30/NT30C PTs in a 1:N NT Link.
3. The PT’s Programming Console functionality is not support-
ed with 1:N NT Links.

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