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CJ-series Features Section 1-2
Multilevel Network Configurations
Different network levels can be connected as shown in the following diagram.
The multilevel configuration provides more flexibility in networking from the
manufacturing site to production management.
OA network: Ethernet
FA network: Controller Link
Open network: DeviceNet
Remote Monitoring and Programming
1,2,3... 1. The host link function can operate through a modem, which allows moni-
toring of a distant PLC’s operation, data transfers, or even online editing of
a distant PLC’s program by phone.
2. PLCs in a network can be programmed and monitored through the Host
Link.
3. It is possible to communicate through 3 network levels even with different
types of networks.
CS-series PLC
Message communications
possible among Ethernet,
Controller Link, and DeviceNet.
Ethernet
CJ-series PLC
CJ-series PLC
Controller Link
DeviceNet
CJ-series PLC
Robot, etc.Temperature
Controller
I/O Terminal
Remote programming/monitoring
of a distant PLC
Remote programming/monitoring of a
PLC on the network through Host Link
Modem Modem
Controller Link Network
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