Omron NX102-10 Series, User Manual

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1-1 Overview of FINS
FINS is a command system for the message service that can be used commonly in OMRON network.
The FINS command system allows to read sent and received data, status etc. between a host comput-
er and an NX-series CPU Unit, and between an NX-series CPU Unit and an OMRON CPU Unit.
FINS provides server and client functions.
For details about the FINS frame format, refer to the SYSMAC CS/CJ/CP/NSJ-series Communications
Commands Reference Manual (Cat. No. W342) .
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Server Function of FINS
This function allows to receive FIN commands from external devices such as host computers or OM-
RON CPU Units and then to execute requested services.
NX-series CPU Unit
Ethernet
FINS command
Response frame
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Client Function of FINS
This function allows NX102 CPU Units to send and receive data to/from OMRON Units which is pro-
vided with Server Function of FINS.
Ethernet
FINS command
Response frame
NX-series CPU Unit
OMRON Unit
1 FINS
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NX-series CPU Unit FINS Function User's Manual (W596)