Owner's manual

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FLEX NETWORK Specifications
 FLEX NETWORK Interface (Connector)
 FLEX NETWORK Data Transfer Settings
 FLEX NETWORK Communication Cable
The following cables are used for connection to the FLEX NETWORK unit.
B
FLEX NETWORK
Interface
Used to connect the FLEX NETWORK I/O unit or
analog unit, etc.
C
FLEX NETWORK
Communication Status LED
This LED indicates the communication status of the
FLEX NETWORK.
Status LED Indicates
RUN (Green)
Turns on when Communication
is enabled.
ERR (Red)
Turns on when failure occurs in
connected I/O Unit.
Applicable connector 284510-6 <Tyco Electronics AMP.>
Pin Arrangement Signal Name Description
1 TR+ CH1 communication data
2 TR- CH1 communication data
3 SLD CH1 cable, shielded wire
4 TR+ CH2 communication data
5 TR- CH2 communication data
6 SLD CH2 cable, shielded wire
Communication Type
1:N
Connection Method
Multi Drop
Transfer Distance At 6Mbps 200m per CH, at 12Mbps100m per CH
Transfer Method
During cyclic period, distributed transmission, Half-duplex
Transfer Speed 6Mbps, 12Mbps
Transfer I/F Differential method, Pulse transfer resistance
Error Check Format check, bit check, CRC-12 check
No. of Stations
63 stations max., Bit variable input: 512 points
*1
, Bit
variable output: 512 points
*1
, Integer variable input: 128
points
*2
, Integer variable output: 128 points
*2
(depending on type of units used.)
*1 When using GP-Pro EX under Ver.2.50, Bit variable enables to input/output 256 points.
*2 When using GP-Pro EX under Ver.2.50, Integer variable enables to input/output 64 points.
Model
Length per Unit
FN-CABLE2010-31-MS
10m
FN-CABLE2050-31-MS 50m
FN-CABLE2200-31-MS
200m
654321
(Cable connection side)