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CHAPTER 2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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2.1 Overall System Configuration
2.1.3 Connection from an interface board
2.1.3 Connection from an interface board
The following figure shows configurations of the systems, in each of which the personal computer is connected to a
CPU module using an interface board installed in the personal computer. For applications and installation methods of
the interface boards, and driver installation, refer to the relevant interface board manual.
TCP connection is recommended when devices are connected on Ethernet. For Ethernet direct connection or UDP
connection, it takes time to process the following:
• Opening the screen of the configuration tool
• Handling a logging file
For specifications of Ethernet communication, refer to the following.
MELSEC-L CPU Module User's Manual (Built-In Ethernet Function)
Personal
computer
CC-Link Ver.1 board
A80BD-J61BT11
A80BD-J61BT13
CC-Link Ver.2 board
Q80BD-J61BT11N
Ethernet board
Built in personal computer
or commercially available
Driver
(SW4DNF-CC-LINK-B)
Driver
(SW1DNC-CCBD2-B)
Driver
(Supplied with commercially
available Ethernet board)
CPU module
(another station)
CPU module
(another station)
CPU module
(another station)
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