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Chapter 9 Network Configuration
9.1 Network Configuration Tool─NWCONFIG ................................................. 9-2
9.1.1 Introduction of NWCONFIG ............................................................... 9-2
9.1.2 Basic Knowledge ............................................................................... 9-3
9.1.3 Communication Setting in NWCONFIG ............................................. 9-4
9.1.4 Workflow ............................................................................................ 9-8
9.2 Creating a Network Architecture ............................................................. 9-12
9.2.1 Deploying Nodes .............................................................................. 9-12
9.2.2 Connecting to a Network .................................................................. 9-15
9.2.3 Adjusting or Deleting Devices or Networks ...................................... 9-20
9.2.4 Setting the Attributes of a Node/Network ......................................... 9-23
9.2.5 Hiding/Displaying Devices or Networks ........................................... 9-27
9.2.6 Correct Network Architecture ........................................................... 9-30
9.2.7 Downloading Routing Tables ............................................................ 9-33
9.2.8 Testing Routing ................................................................................ 9-35
9.3 Managing and Applying NWCONFIG ...................................................... 9-37
9.3.1 Saving Parameters and Printing a Network Framework .................. 9-37
9.3.2 Downloading Parameters ................................................................. 9-38
9.3.3 Using Routing in ISPSoft.................................................................. 9-40
Chapter 10 Operating Principle of the CPU Module
10.1 Operation of the CPU Module.............................................................. 10-2
10.1.1 Procedure ........................................................................................ 10-2
10.1.2 I/O Refreshing and Communication Service .................................... 10-3
10.2 Operating Modes of the CPU Module .................................................. 10-3
10.2.1 Operating Modes ............................................................................. 10-3
10.2.2 Statuses and Operation under Different Operating Modes .............. 10-3
Chapter 11 Convenient Functions
11.1 PLC Link (for AHCPU5X0 models) .......................................................... 11-2
11.1.1 Introduction of a PLC Link ................................................................ 11-2
11.1.2 Constructing a PLC Link in NWCONFIG in ISPSoft ......................... 11-2
11.1.3 Executing a PLC Link through the Program in ISPSoft .................. 11-20
11.1.4 Related Special Auxiliary Relays and Special Data Registers ....... 11-31
11.2 Ether Link (for AHCPU5X0 models) ...................................................... 11-34
11.2.1 Introduction of an Ether Link .......................................................... 11-34
11.2.2 Constructing an Ether Link in NWCONFIG in ISPSoft ................... 11-36
11.2.3 Related Special Auxiliary Relays and Special Data Registers ....... 11-59