6-6 Communications Settings 
6-6-5  Setting the Controller Link Network 
If using a Controller Link Network is enabled for the project, settings for the network will be 
displayed on the right side of window. Set the node address and baud rate (Comm. Speed). 
Click the Write Button after setting these items. The Controller Link is supported by the NS12 
and NS10 PTs only, and is not supported by the NS8 PTs. 
 
 
 
• Setting Communications Conditions for the Controller Link Network 
Item Function  Setting 
Network Add.  Displays the network address 
used for Controller Link. 
Display only 
Node Address  Sets the local node address.  1 to 32 
Comm. Speed  Sets the baud rate.  500K, 1M, or 2M 
Read Status  Displays whether Controller Link status is read (display 
only). 
Read Allocation 
Add. 
Displays address where status is read (display only). 
Note:  Using the Controller Link network and the network number cannot be changed at the PT. If you 
change the setting, display the communications settings in the CX-Designer by selecting PT – 
Communication Setting, change the setting, and then transfer the project to the PT. 
 
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