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1-1
Section
Overview
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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 pack-
ets flexibly and easily among advanced OMRON Programmable Controllers
(CS1-series, C200HX/HG/HE-series, CQM1H-series, CVM1, and CV-series
PCs) 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.
The network is connected using either shielded twisted-pair cable or optical fiber
cable, and high-volume data transmissions at high speed enable construction of
a wide range of networks, from low-level systems to high.
Wired Systems are supported by CS1-series, C200HX/HG/HE, CQM1H-series
CVM1, and CV-series PCs.
CQM1H-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CS1-series
PC
Twisted-pair cable
3G8F5-CLK21-E
Controller Link
ISA Support Board
CS1W-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
C200HW-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
C200HX/HG/
HE PC
CVM1 or
CV-series PC
CVM1-CLK21
Controller Link Unit
CQM1H-
series PC
3G8F7-CLK21-E
Controller Link
PCI Support Board
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Optical Systems are supported by CS1-series, CVM1, and CV-series PCs.
Token Ring Mode
CS1W-CLK12
Controller Link Unit
(Token Ring Mode)
CVM1-CLK12
Controller Link Unit
(Token Ring Mode)
CS1W-CLK12
Controller Link Unit
(Token Ring Mode)
CVM1-CLK12
Controller Link Unit
(Token Ring Mode)
Backup power
supply (24 VDC)
CS1-series PC
CVM1 or
CV-series
PC
CVM1 or
CV-series
PC
CS1-series PC
H-PCF Optical Fiber Cable
(ring connection)
3G8F7-CLK12-E
Controller Link
PCI Support Board
(Token Ring Mode)
IBM PC/AT or
compatible
Wired System
(Twisted-pair Cable)
Optical Bus or Optical
Ring System
(H-PCF Cable)