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Overview
Section 1-1
1-1
Overview
1-1-1
What Is the Controller Link?
The Controller Link is an FA network that can send and receive large data
packets flexibly and easily among the OMRON C200HX/HG/HE Programma-
ble Controllers (PCs), CS-series PCs, CJ-series PCs, CVM1 PCs, CV-series
PCs, CQM1H-series PCs, and IBM PC/AT or compatible computers.
The Controller Link supports data links that enable data sharing and a mes-
sage 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.
The network is connected using shielded twisted-pair cable and high-volume
data transmissions at high speed enable construction of a wide range of net-
works, from low-level systems to high. (Refer to the CS1W-CLK12, CVM1-
CLK12 Optical Ring Controller Link Units Operation Manual (W370) for detail
on optical fiber connections.)
The functions of a Controller Link Network are illustrated below.
Wired System
(Twisted-pair Cable)
CS-series, CJ-series, C200HX/HG/HE, CVM1, CV-series, and CQM1H-series
PCs
Data Links
Data links allow the constant sharing of data in predetermined data areas
between nodes, between PCs, or between a PC and an IBM PC/AT or com-
patible computer on the network. Data links do not require the use of commu-
nications programs on the PC (CPU Unit) or IBM PC/AT or compatible
computer. Data written in the send area of the local node will be automatically
sent to the receive area of other nodes.
Data link
Manual settings
Automatic settings
Message service
RAS functions
Status area function
Error log function
Polling node backup
Controller Link
SEND/RECV instructions
CMND instruction
C
P
U
CJ1W-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CJ-series PC
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Twisted-pair cable
3G8F5-CLK21-E
Controller Link
Support Board
C200HW-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CVM1-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
C200HX/HG/HE
PC
CVM1, CV-series
PC
CQM1H-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CQM1H-series
PC
C
P
U
C
P
U
C
P
U
C
P
U
CS1W-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CS-series PC
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