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About this Manual:
This manual describes the operation of the 3G8F7-CLK12-E, 3G8F7-CLK52-E, and 3G8F7-CLK21-E
Controller Link Support Boards for PCI Bus and includes the sections described below. Controller Link
Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/AT or compatible computers to a Controller Link Network.
The following three manuals are directly related to application of the Controller Link Network.
Name
Contents
Cat. No.
(suffixes omitted)
3G8F7-CLK12-E/CLK52-E/
CLK21-E
Controller Link
Support Boards for PCI Bus
Operation Manual (this manual)
Operating procedures for Controller Link Support
Boards for PCI bus connections. Controller Link
Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/ATs or
compatibles to a Controller Link Network.
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3G8F7-CLK12-E/CLK52-E/
CLK21-E
Controller Link
Support Boards for PCI Bus
Installation Guide
Installation and setup procedures for Controller Link
Support Boards for PCI bus connections. Controller
Link Support Boards are used to connect IBM PC/ATs
or compatibles to a Controller Link Network.
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3G8F5-CLK11-E,
3G8F5-CLK21-E
Controller
Link Support Boards for ISA
Bus Operation Manual
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for
Controller Link Support Boards for ISA bus
connections. Controller Link Support Boards are used
to connect IBM PC/ATs or compatibles to a Controller
Link Network.
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C200HW-ZW3AT2-E-V2
Controller Link Support
Software Operation Manual
Installation and operating procedures for the Controller
Link Support Software. The Controller Link Support
Software enables manually set data links and other
procedures for a Controller Link Network.
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CS1W-CLK11/21,
C200HW-CLK21, CVM1-CLK21
Controller Link Units (Wired and
Optical) Operation Manual
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for the
Optical and Wired Controller Link Units. Controller Link
Units are used to connect C200HX/HG/HE, CV-series,
and CS1-series PCs to a Controller Link Network.
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CS1W-CLK12,CVM1-CLK12
Optical Ring Controller Link
Units Operation Manual
Installation, setup, and operating procedures for the
Optical Ring Controller Link Units. Controller Link Units
are used to connect C200HX/HG/HE CV-series, and
CS1-series PCs to a Controller Link Network.
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Depending on the system, you may also need the SYSMAC or CV Support Software or a Programming
Console. Please read this manual and related manuals carefully and be sure you understand the informa-
tion provided before attempting to install and operate a Controller Link Support Board.
Section 1 outlines the functions of the Controller Link Support Board, including applications, and the dif-
ferences between the Controller Link Support Board and the Controller Link Unit.
Section 2 describes how to wire the power supply cables and communications cables to the Controller
Link Support Board.
Section 3 describes creating applications (user programs) that control the Controller Link Support Board.
Section 4 details the C-language library functions supported by the Controller Link Support Board.
Section 5 describes how to use data links in a Controller Link Network.
Section 6 explains how to use the message service provided by a Controller Link Support Board.
Section 7 describes the method used to connect multiple networks.
Section 8 explains details on Controller Link Network communications. Refer to this section for network
communications that require accurate communications timing.
Section 9 provides information on troubleshooting errors that occur during Controller Link Support Board
operation, as well as daily inspection, cleaning, and other maintenance procedures.
The Appendix provides a list of standard models.
WARNING
Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in
personal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each
section in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section
and related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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