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1.1 Redundant System Overview
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OVERVIEW
1.1 Redundant System Overview
A redundant system offers improved system reliability, as it consists of two basic systems,
each of which includes the CPU module, power supply module, network module
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and
others, so that even if a module error occurs in one basic system, the other one continues
the system control.
To configure a redundant system, prepare two sets of systems, i.e., two redundant main
base units on which the abovementioned modules are mounted. Then, connect the CPU
modules of both systems with a tracking cable.
I/O module(s) and intelligent function module(s) are installed to MELSECNET/H remote
I/O station(s) or extension base unit(s) in redundant systems.
Power supply redundancy is also available by using redundant power main base units or
redundant power extension base units.
Diagram 1.1 Configuration Example of Redundant System
MELSECNET/H Remote I/O network
Tracking cable
Redundant Power supply module
Input module
Output module
Intelligent function
module
Q35B
Q35B
Q35B
Q35B
Q38RB
Q68RB
Q65B
Redundantly powered
Remote I/O station
Redundant system
Control system *
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Standby system *
2
Power supply module
CPU module
Network module