Omron C-series - Manual (Page 28)

4-2 Section Host Link Systems
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4-2 Host Link Systems
Link Adapters are used in Host Link Systems for branching and for converting to
the type of cable required by the host computer.
A Wired Host Link System can be connected using Link Adapters AL004-(P)E
and AL001 as shown below. Link Adapter AL004-(P)E is used to convert be-
tween RS-232C and RS-422 cable. Link Adapter AL001 is used for branching.
Link Adapter
AL004-(P)E
Link Adapter
AL001
CPU Rack with
Host Link Unit
Host computer
Link Adapter
AL001
CPU Rack with
Host Link Unit
Link Adapter
AL001
CPU Rack with
Host Link Unit
CPU Rack with
Host Link Unit
RS-422 branch line
(10 m max.)
RS-422 RS-422 RS-422
RS-422 branch line
(10 m max.)
RS-422 branch line
(10 m max.)
RS-422
RS-232C(15 m max.)
Optical Host Link Systems can be connected in series using Link Adapter
AL004-(P)E as shown below.
Link Adapter
AL004-(P)E
Host computer
RS-422 or RS-232C
C-Series PC
with
Optical Host
Link Unit
Optical fiber (APF/PCF)
C-Series PC
with
Optical Host
Link Unit
C-Series PC
with
Optical Host
Link Unit
C-Series PC
with
Optical Host
Link Unit
C-Series PC
with
Optical Host
Link Unit
.
Optical fiber (APF/PCF)
Example 1
Example 2