Chapter 1 Overview 
 
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Chapter 1 Overview 
 
1.1 Introduction   
 
This  user’s  manual  is prepared to  describe Fast Ethernet Interface  module  of  XGT  series  PLC 
(hereinafter referred to as FEnet I/F module, 1Gbps). 
Ethernet is a ‘technical standard' established by the international organization of IEEE.   
Communication is controlled by CSMA/CD method and network can be established with easy. In addition, 
a great amount of data can be transferred with high speed. FEnet I/F module is an interface module to 
communicate  data  between  higher  level system such as host PC and PLC, or  between PLCs  with 
electric/optical media (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T, 100BASE-FX/1000X).   
 
 
[Fig. 1.1.1] Configuration diagram of FEnet system 
 
FEnet I/F module has variety applicable communication systems. Refer to Chapter 4 System Configuration 
for detailed system configuration and its description. 
 
1) Communication between PLC and host PC (MMI)   
2) Mutual exchange or monitoring data between PLCs /monitoring   
3) Data management or system control for field devices.