PLC MD300 PDF

Cat. No.
W434-E1-01
SYSMAC CVM1/CV Series

CVM1-LK401
PC Link Unit
CVM1-LK401
PC Link Unit
Operation Manual
Produced July 2004
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Notice:
OMRON products are manufactured for use according to proper procedures by a qualified operator
and only for the purposes described in this manual.
The following conventions are used to indicate and classify precautions in this manual. Always heed
the information provided with them. Failure to heed precautions can result in injury to people or dam-
age to property.
!DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
!WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
!Caution Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury, or property damage.
OMRON Product References

All OMRON products are capitalized in this manual. The word “Unit” is also capitalized when it refers to
an OMRON product, regardless of whether or not it appears in the proper name of the product.
The abbreviation “Ch,” which appears in some displays and on some OMRON products, often means
“word” and is abbreviated “Wd” in documentation in this sense.
The abbreviation “PLC” means Programmable Controller. “PC” is used, however, in some Program-
ming Device displays to mean Programmable Controller. “PC” is also used in “PC Link” to maintain
consistency with previous product names.
Visual Aids
The following headings appear in the left column of the manual to help you locate different types of
information.
Note Indicates information of particular interest for efficient and convenient opera-
tion of the product.
1,2,3... 1. Indicates lists of one sort or another, such as procedures, checklists, etc.
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stantly striving to improve its high-quality products, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without
notice. Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Nevertheless, OMRON assumes no responsibility
for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained in
this publication.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
5 Application Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
6 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
SECTION 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1-1 Features of the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-3 Using Optical Fiber Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
SECTION 2
Specifications and Component Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2-1 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 Installing PC Link Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2-4 Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-5 Data Areas for PC Link Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-6 Differences from Earlier PC Link Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SECTION 3
Replacing an Existing PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3-1 Replacing an Existing PC Link System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3-2 PC Link Unit Replacement Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3-3 CVM1-LK401 Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-4 Ladder Programming Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3-5 PLC Operation Mode (Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3-6 Replacement Checklists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
SECTION 4
Starting the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
4-1 Starting the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
4-2 Checking the PC Link’s Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
SECTION 5
Error Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
5-1 Troubleshooting with LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
5-2 Troubleshooting with Status Area Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendices
A Standard Models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
B Link Adapter Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
C PC Link System I/O Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
D PC Link Settings and Status Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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About this Manual:
This manual describes the installation and operation of the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit and includes
the sections described below. This manual also describes the procedures for replacing PC Link Sys-
tems for C500, C1000H, and C2000H PLCs using the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit, including differ-
ences in memory allocations.
Please read this manual carefully and be sure you understand the information provided before
attempting to install or operate the PC Link Unit. Be sure to read the precautions provided in the follow-
ing section.
Precautions provides general precautions for using the PC Link Unit, Programmable Controller, and
related devices.
Section 1 describes the capabilities of the PC Link System and provides example system configura-
tions.
Section 2 provides specifications of the PC Link Unit and describes the main components.
Section 3 provides step-by-step procedures to follow when replacing earlier PC Link Units with the
C500-LK009-V1 and CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units.
Section 4 explains how to start the PC Link system and verify that links have been established.
Section 5 provides tables to help identify and correct errors in the PC Link system.
The Appendices provide ordering information, Link Adapter specifications, information on PC Link I/O
response times, and a table of PC Link setting and status memory area allocations.
!WARNING Failure to read and understand the information provided in this manual may result in per-
sonal injury or death, damage to the product, or product failure. Please read each section
in its entirety and be sure you understand the information provided in the section and
related sections before attempting any of the procedures or operations given.
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Related Manuals:
Refer to the CVM1/CV Series Installation Guide (W195) for information on installing CVM1/CV-series
PLCs. Refer to the CVM1/CV Series Operation Manual: Ladder Diagrams (W202) for information on
programming ladder diagrams. Refer to the C200H-LK401/C500-LK009-V1 PC Link System Manual
(W135) for information on handling and wiring the C200H-LK401 and C500-LK009-V1 PC Links.
The following table lists the manuals related to the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit.
Cat. No Models Name Contents
W434 CVM1-LK401 CVM1-LK401 Information on using the CVM1-LK401
(this manual) PC Link Unit PC Link Unit
Operation Manual
W135 C200H-LK401 and C200H-LK401/ Information on using PC Link Units on
C500-LK009-V1 C500-LK009-V1 C500, C1000H, C2000H, CS-series,
PC Link System Manual C200H, and C200HS PLCs
W195 CVM1, CV500, CVM1/CV Series Specifications, installation methods, and
CV1000, and Installation Guide handling methods for CVM1, CV500,
CV2000 CV1000, and CV2000 PLCs
W202 CVM1, CV500, CVM1/CV Series Ladder programming methods and infor-
CV1000, and Operation Manual: mation on programming instructions for
CV2000 Ladder Diagrams CVM1, CV500, CV1000, and CV2000
PLCs
W194 CV500, CV1000, CVM1/CV Series SFC programming methods for CVM1,
and CV2000 Operation Manual: CV500, CV1000, and CV2000 PLCs
SFC
W350 CVM1D CVM1D Duplex System Specifications, installation methods, and
PLC handling methods for CVM1D PLCs
Installation Guide
W351 CVM1D CVM1D Duplex System Ladder programming methods and infor-
Operation Manual mation on programming instructions for
CVM1D PLCs
W361 WS02-CXPC1-EV2 CX-Programmer (Ver. 2.1) CX-Programmer operating procedures
User’s Manual
W414 WS02-CXPC1-EV3 CX-Programmer (Ver. 3.@)
Operation Manual
W425 WS02-CXPC1-EV4 CX-Programmer (Ver. 4.@)
Operation Manual
W222 CVM1-PRO21-V2 CVM1/CVM1D/CV Programming Console operating proce-
CVM1-PRS21-V1 dures
Programming Console
Operation Manual
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PRECAUTIONS
This section provides general precautions for using the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit.
The information contained in this section is important for the safe and reliable application of the CVM1-LK401 PC
Link Unit and the Programmable Controller in general. You must read this section and understand the information
contained before attempting to set up or operate a PC Link System.
1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

2 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii
3 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
4 Operating Environment Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
5 Application Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
6 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
6-1 Applicable Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
6-2 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
6-3 Conformance to EC Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvi
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Intended Audience 1
1 Intended Audience
This manual is intended for the following personnel, who must also have
knowledge of electrical systems (an electrical engineer or the equivalent).
• Personnel in charge of installing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of designing FA systems.
• Personnel in charge of managing FA systems and facilities.
2 General Precautions
The user must operate the product according to the performance specifica-
tions described in the operation manuals.
Before using the product under conditions which are not described in the
manual or applying the product to nuclear control systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical equipment, amuse-
ment machines, safety equipment, and other systems, machines, and equip-
ment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used
improperly, consult your OMRON representative.
Make sure that the ratings and performance characteristics of the product are
sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure to provide
the systems, machines, and equipment with double safety mechanisms.
This manual provides information for programming and operating the Unit. Be
sure to read this manual before attempting to use the Unit and keep this man-
ual close at hand for reference during operation.
!WARNING It is extremely important that a PLC and all PLC Units be used for the speci-
fied purpose and under the specified conditions, especially in applications that
can directly or indirectly affect human life. You must consult with your OMRON
representative before applying a PLC System to the above-mentioned appli-
cations.
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Safety Precautions 3
3 Safety Precautions
!WARNING Do not touch any of the terminals or terminal blocks while the power is being
supplied. Doing so may result in electric shock.
!WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify any Units. Any attempt to do
so may result in malfunction, fire, or electric shock.
!WARNING Provide safety measures in external circuits (i.e., not in the Programmable
Controller), including the following items, to ensure safety in the system if an
abnormality occurs due to malfunction of the PLC or another external factor
affecting the PLC operation. Not doing so may result in serious accidents.
• Emergency stop circuits, interlock circuits, limit circuits, and similar safety
measures must be provided in external control circuits.
• The PLC will turn OFF all outputs when its self-diagnosis function detects
any error or when a severe failure alarm (FALS) instruction is executed.
As a countermeasure for such errors, external safety measures must be
provided to ensure safety in the system.
• The PLC outputs may remain ON or OFF due to deposits on or burning of
the output relays, or destruction of the output transistors. As a counter-
measure for such problems, external safety measures must be provided
to ensure safety in the system.
• When the 24-V DC output (service power supply to the PLC) is over-
loaded or short-circuited, the voltage may drop and result in the outputs
being turned OFF. As a countermeasure for such problems, external
safety measures must be provided to ensure safety in the system.
!Caution Execute online editing only after confirming that no adverse effects will be
caused by extending the cycle time. Otherwise, the input signals may not be
readable.
!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before changing or transferring to

another node the contents of a program, the PLC Setup, I/O tables, or I/O
memory. Changing or transferring any of these without confirming safety may
result in injury.
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Operating Environment Precautions 4
4 Operating Environment Precautions

!Caution Do not operate the control system in the following locations:
• Locations subject to direct sunlight.

• Locations subject to temperatures or humidity outside the range specified
in the specifications.
• Locations subject to condensation as the result of severe changes in tem-
perature.
• Locations subject to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Locations subject to dust (especially iron dust) or salts.
• Locations subject to exposure to water, oil, or chemicals.
• Locations subject to shock or vibration.
!Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in

the following locations:
• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.

• Locations subject to strong electromagnetic fields.
• Locations subject to possible exposure to radioactivity.
• Locations close to power supplies or power lines.
!Caution The operating environment of the PLC System can have a large effect on the
longevity and reliability of the system. Improper operating environments can
lead to malfunction, failure, and other unforeseeable problems with the PLC
System. Make sure that the operating environment is within the specified con-
ditions at installation and remains within the specified conditions during the
life of the system.
5 Application Precautions
Observe the following precautions when using the PLC System.
!WARNING Always heed these precautions. Failure to abide by the following precautions
could lead to serious or possibly fatal injury.
• Use the PC Link Unit correctly as specified in this manual.

• Always turn OFF the power supply to the PLC before attempting any of
the following. Not turning OFF the power supply may result in malfunction
or electric shock.
• Mounting or dismounting Power Supply Units, I/O Units, CPU Units, or
any other Units.
• Assembling the Units.
• Setting DIP switches or rotary switches.
• Connecting cables or wiring the system.
• Connecting or disconnecting the connectors.
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Application Precautions 5
!Caution Failure to abide by the following precautions could lead to faulty operation of
the PLC or the system, or could damage the PLC or PLC Units. Always heed
these precautions.
• Do not mount more than the maximum number of PC Link Units specified
in this manual to one PLC. The PLC may malfunction.
• Make sure that only the PC Link Unit model combinations specified in this
manual are used. Correct communications may not be possible for some
PC Link Unit model combinations.
• Check all switch settings to be sure they agree with the information pro-
vided in this manual. Incorrect switch settings may cause malfunctions.
• Attach all protective covers in the locations specified in this manual.
• Make sure that all the Backplane mounting screws, terminal block screws,
and cable connector screws are tightened to the torque specified in the
relevant manuals. Incorrect tightening torque may result in malfunction.
• Observe the following precautions when wiring the communications
cable.
• Separate the communications cables from the power lines or high-ten-
sion lines.
• Do not bend the communications cables past their natural bending ra-
dius.
• Do not pull on the communications cables.
• Do not place objects on top of the communications cables.
• Always lay communications cable inside ducts.
• Double-check all wiring and switch settings before turning ON the power
supply.
• Do not allow wire clipping or scraps to enter the Unit. Be particularly care-
ful during wiring work.
• Make sure that the terminal blocks, Memory Units, expansion cables, and
other items with locking devices are properly locked into place. Improper
locking may result in malfunction.
• Check the user program for proper execution before actually running it on
the Unit. Not checking the program may result in unexpected operation.
• Confirm that no adverse effect will occur in the system before attempting
any of the following. Not doing so may result in an unexpected operation.
• Changing the operating mode of the PLC.
• Force-setting/force-resetting any bit in memory.
• Changing the present value of any word or any set value in memory.
• After replacing a CPU Unit, resume operation only after transferring to the
new CPU Unit the contents of the DM Area, HR Area, and other data
required for resuming operation. Not doing so may result in an unex-
pected operation.
• Before touching a Unit, be sure to first touch a grounded metallic object in
order to discharge any static build-up. Not doing so may result in malfunc-
tion or damage.
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Conformance to EC Directives 6
6 Conformance to EC Directives
6-1 Applicable Directives
• EMC Directives
• Low Voltage Directive
6-2 Concepts
EMC Directives
OMRON devices that comply with EC Directives also conform to the related
EMC standards so that they can be more easily built into other devices or the
overall machine. The actual products have been checked for conformity to
EMC standards (see the following note). Whether the products conform to the
standards in the system used by the customer, however, must be checked by
the customer.
EMC-related performance of the OMRON devices that comply with EC Direc-
tives will vary depending on the configuration, wiring, and other conditions of
the equipment or control panel on which the OMRON devices are installed.
The customer must, therefore, perform the final check to confirm that devices
and the overall machine conform to EMC standards.
Note Applicable EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standards are as follows:
EMS (Electromagnetic Susceptibility): EN61131-2
EMI (Electromagnetic Interference): EN61000-6-4
(Radiated emission: 10-m regulations)
Low Voltage Directive
Always ensure that devices operating at voltages of 50 to 1,000 V AC and 75
to 1,500 V DC meet the required safety standards for the PLC (EN61131-2).
6-3 Conformance to EC Directives

The CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit complies with EC Directives. To ensure that
the machine or device in which the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit is used com-
plies with EC Directives, the PLC must be installed as follows:
1,2,3... 1. The CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit must be installed within a control panel.
2. You must use reinforced insulation or double insulation for the DC power
supplies used for the communications power supply and I/O power sup-
plies.
3. The CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit also meets the common emission stan-
dard (EN61000-6-4). When the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit is built into
equipment, however, the measures necessary to ensure that the standard
is met will vary with the overall configuration of the control panel, the other
devices connected to the control panel, and other conditions. You must
therefore confirm that EC directives are met for the overall machine or de-
vice when using the CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit.
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SECTION 1
Introduction
This section describes the capabilities of the PC Link System and provides example system configurations.
1-1 Features of the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-2 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-2-1 Single-level and Multi-level Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1-3 Using Optical Fiber Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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Features of the PC Link System Section 1-1
1-1 Features of the PC Link System

A PC Link System is a communications system that exchanges I/O data
between PLCs independent of programming in the ladder program. The
CVM1-LK401 is the PC Link Unit for SYSMAC CVM1/CV-series PLCs.
Exchange Data between Extra programming is not required to communicate through the PC Link Sys-
PLCs without tem. PLCs with PC Link Units mounted can exchange data through their
Programming shared LR Areas.
PC Link Unit
PC Link Unit (CVM1-LK401) (CVM1-LK401, C500-LK009-V1,
or C200H-LK401)
PLC
PLC (CVM1/CV, CS, C200H@, or
(CVM1/CV Series) C500/C1000H/C200H Series)
CVM1 C1000H
PC Link
0000.00 LR00.00
1000.00 050000
Status of CIO 1000.00 in CVM1
is reflected in LR 00.00 in
0002.00 CI000H.
TIM0100 003.00
MOV (21)
1050
Content of LR 50 in C1000H #0200
is reflected in CIO 1050 in LR50
CVM1, where it becomes PC Link
SV for TIM 0100.
Up to 1,024 Bits in the The PC Link System shares LR Areas to exchange up to 1,024 bits of data
Data Exchange (64 words).
In the CVM1/CV-series and CS-series PLCs, words CIO 1000 to CIO 1063
are allocated as the LR Area.
In the C-series PLCs, words LR 00 to LR 63 are used as the LR Area. (In the
C500, the area is LR 00 to LR 31.)
PLC series Applicable PLCs LR Area
CVM1/CV Series CVM1, CV500/CV1000/CV2000, and CIO 1000 to CIO 1063
CVM1D
CS Series CS1 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063
C Series C1000H/C2000H, C200H/C200HS, LR 00 to LR 63
C200HX/HG/HE
C500 LR 00 to LR 31
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Features of the PC Link System Section 1-1
Up to 32 Link Units in a PC Link Units connected in a single operating level can exchange data
Single-level System between a minimum of 2 and maximum of 32 PLCs. The size of the LR Area
is fixed at 64 words (1,024 points), so allocating more Link Relay bits to each
Unit will reduce the number of Units that can be connected in the PC Link.
32 Units max.
Node 0 Node 1 Node 30 Node 31
Link Adapter Link Adapter
Multi-level Systems PC Link Units can be connected in a level configuration with up to 4 operating
levels. The operating level structure allows more complex distributed control.
Node 0 Node 0
(Level 2) (Level 1) Node 1 Node 14 Node 15
Operating level 1
Node 0 Node 1
Operating level 2
Node 0 Node 1
Operating level 3
Operating level 4
Link Adapter
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System Configuration Section 1-2
1-2 System Configuration

The following restrictions apply to PC Link Systems with CVM1-LK401 PC
Link Units.
1. The CVM1-LK401 can communicate with C200H-LK401 Units as well as
C500-LK009-V1 Units in single-level LK009 mode or in a multi-level sys-
tem.
2. 3G2A5-LK009 and 3G2A5-LK003-E Units cannot be used. Also, C500-
LK009-V1 Units cannot be used in single-level LK003 mode.
When CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units will be used, the PC Link Units described
in restriction 2 above must be replaced or the Unit settings must be changed.
For details, refer to SECTION 3 Replacing an Existing PC Link System.
1-2-1 Single-level and Multi-level Systems

Single-level Systems Up to 32 PLCs can be connected in a single-level system and up to 64 words
of data can be exchanged in the entire system.
C500-LK009-V1 in C500-LK009-V1 in C500-LK009-V1 in
CVM1-LK401 in C1000H/C2000H C1000H/C2000H C500 PLC C200H-LK401 in
CVM1/CV PLC (LK009 mode) (LK009 mode) (LK009 mode) CS1/C200H@ PLC
Polled node
Polling node (node 0) Polled node (node 1) Polled node (node 2) Polled node (node 3) (node 4)
3G2A9-AL001 3G2A9-AL001 3G2A9-AL001

Link Adapter Link Adapter Link Adapter
• The following table shows the maximum number of PLCs that can be con-
nected for a given number of LR bits per PLC.
Number of LR bits per PLC Max. number of PLCs in PC Link
32 bits (2 words) 32
• The maximum number of PLCs that can be connected in the PC Link Sys-
tem is determined by the number of LR bits set per PLC. Only the Node 0
(polling node) setting is valid. The other nodes’ (polled node) settings are
disabled.
4
• The following example shows the structure of a single-level system set to

transfer 256 LR bits/PLC in 4 PLCs.
PC Link PC Link PC Link PC Link

CS1 C200H
CVM1 C1000H
Polling PC Link Polled
PC Link Polled PC Link Polled PC Link
node Node 0 node Node 1 node Node 2 node Node 3
CIO 1000 CIO 1000 LR 00 LR 00
Data transferred to CIO 1015 to CIO 1015 to LR 15 to LR 15
from local node
CIO 1016 CIO 1016 LR 16 LR 16
Data transferred
to CIO 1031 to CIO 1031 to LR 31 to LR 31 from other nodes
Data transferred CIO 1032 CIO 1032 LR 32 LR 32

to CIO 1047 to CIO 1047 to LR 47 to LR 47
from other nodes
CIO 1048
Data transferred
CIO 1048 LR 48 LR 48
to CIO 1063 to CIO 1063 to LR 63 to LR 63 from local node
Multi-level Systems Like the 3G2A5-LK009 and C200H-LK401 PC Link Units, two CVM1-LK401
(4 Levels Max.) PC Link Units can be mounted in a single PLC to create a multi-level system.
An operating level in a multi-level system can support one-half as many Link
Relay bits (32 words total) as the operating level in a single-level system. For
details, refer to 3-4-1 LR Area.
Up to 4 operating levels can be configured in a PC Link System.
Multi-level System with
Two Polling Nodes
C1000H/C2000H PLC C500 PLC with a CVM1/CV-series PLC C1000H/C2000H PLC CS1 or C200H@ PLC
with a C500-LK009-V1 C500-LK009-V1 with a CVM1-LK401 with a C500-LK009-V1 with a C200H-LK401
(Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode)
Polled node
Polled node Polled node Polling Polling node Polled node (Node 2)
(Node 2) (Node 1) node (Node 0) (Node 1) Link #1
Link #0 Link #0 (Node 0) Link #1 Link #1
Link #0
3G2A9-AL001 3G2A9-AL001
Multi-level System with

Three Polling Nodes C500 PLC with a CVM1/CV-series PLC C1000H/C2000H PLC CS1 or C200H@ PLC
C500-LK009-V1 with 2 CVM1-LK401 with 2 C500-LK009-V1 with a C200H-LK401
(Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode) (Multi-level mode)
Polling
Polled node node
Link #0 Link #1 Polled node
Polling node Polled node Polling node Link #0
Link #0 Link #1 Link #0
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Setting the Link Number In a multi-level system, the LR Area is divided into two parts (link #0 and link
#1), so there are 512 Link Relay bits (32 words) available for each operating
level.
For example, when the first level is #0 and the second level is #1, the third
level would be #0 and the LR Areas used by each level will not overlap.
Link CVM1/CV Series or C Series
number CS Series C1000H/C2000H, C500
C200H/C200HS, or
C200HX/HG/HE
#0 Data link words: LR words: LR words:
CIO 1000 to CIO 1031 LR 00 to LR 31 LR 00 to LR 15
#1 Data link words: LR words: LR words:
CIO 1032 to CIO 1063 LR 32 to LR 63 LR 16 to LR 31
• The operating level (link number) settings must match in all of the PC Link
Units in the same operating level.
Setting the Number of The number of Link Relay bits is set in the Unit with node address 0 (polling
Link Relay Bits node) in each operating level. The settings in the other Units (polled nodes)
are ignored.
• The following table shows the maximum number of PLCs that can be con-
nected for a given number of LR bits per PLC.
Number of LR bits per PLC Max. number of PLCs in PC Link
64 bits (4 words) 8
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Example Data Transfers in Settings:

a Multi-level System
32 Link Relay bits in Level 1 (multi-level link #0)
Level 1’s LR Area is divided among 16 Units.
C2000H CVM1 C200H@ C500 C500 C1000H CVM1
PC Link Link #0 PC Link Link #0 PC Link PC Link PC Link Link #1 PC Link PC Link PC Link Link #0 PC Link Link #0
Node 0 Node 1 Node 15 Node 0 Node 1 Node 7 Node 0 Node 1 Node 7
Link #0 Link #1 Link #1 Link #0
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
C2000H CVM1 C200H@ C500 C500 C1000H CVM1

#0, Node 15 #1, Node 7
#0, Node 0 #0, Node 1 #1, Node 0 #1, Node 1 #0, Node 0 #0, Node 1 #0, Node 7
#0, Node 0 LR 00, 01 1000, 1001 LR 00, 01 LR 00 #0, Node 0 LR 00, 01 LR 00, 01 1000, 1001
Can be
#0, Node 1 LR 02, 03 1002, 1003 LR 02, 03
work #0, Node 1 LR 02, 03 LR 02, 03 1002, 1003
words. to
LR 15 #0, Node 7 LR 14, 15 LR 14, 15 1014, 1015

LR 16, 17 LR 16, 17 LR 16 CIO 1016
LR 18, 19 LR 18, 19
to to
#0, Node 15 LR 30, 31 1030, 1031 LR 30, 31 LR 30, 31 LR 30, 31 LR 31 CIO 1031
LR 32 CIO 1032 #1, Node 0 LR 32, 33 Can be LR 32 CIO 1032
Can be
#1, Node 1 LR 34, 35 work work
words. words.
Can be
work Can be
words. to work to #1, Node 7 LR 46, 47 to to
words. LR 48
Can be
work to
words.
Indicates the local node's link area.
LR 63 CIO 1063 LR 63 LR 63 CIO 1063
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Using Optical Fiber Cable Section 1-3
1-3 Using Optical Fiber Cable

Use optical fiber cable in environments with noise sources or environments
where there is a high ground impedance difference in the PC Link. Use Link
Adapters that transmit data through optical fiber cable.
PC Link Unit PC Link Unit PC Link Unit PC Link Unit
3G2A9-AL004-(P)E 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E

3G2A9-AL004-(P)E
Link Adapter
3G2A9-AL002-(P)E 3G2A9-AL002-(P)E
For details on optical fiber cable, refer to the C200H-LK401/C500-LK009-V1

PC Link System Manual (W135-E1-3). For details on Link Adapters, refer to
Appendix B Link Adapter Specifications in this manual.
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SECTION 2
Specifications and Component Functions
This section provides specifications of the PC Link Unit and describes the main components.
2-1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2-2 Installing PC Link Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2-3 Component Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2-4 Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2-5 Data Areas for PC Link Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2-6 Differences from Earlier PC Link Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Specifications Section 2-1
2-1 Specifications
General The general specifications conform to the CVM1/CV Series specifications.
Specifications
Characteristics
Item Specification
Communication method Two-wire half-duplex method (with electrical cable only) or
four-wire half-duplex method (with electrical cable and opti-
cal fiber cable)
Synchronization HDLC
Transmission speed 128 kbps
Transmission method Broadcasting

Transmission distance 500 m (total cable length including branch lines)
Number of Link Relay 32 to 512 bits
bits per Unit
Number of PC Link 32 Units max.
Units (The allowed number of Units depends on the number of
LR bits per Unit and the number of operating levels.)
Transmission time 35 ms max. (for 8 PC Link Units transferring 128 bits each)
Diagnostic functions CPU watchdog timer, CRC transmission error check
Cable used Shielded twisted-pair cable
Current consumption 510 mA max. at 5 VDC
Weight 389 g max.
Dimensions
34.5 95
LK401
RUN
ERC ERH
THIS
LINK 0 OTHER
UNIT
NO.
X10 1 X10 O
NODE
NO.
X10 1 X10 O
SW1 LR
BITS UNITS
6 7 8
0 0 0 32 32 16
0 0 1 64 16 8
0 1 0 128 8 4
0 1 1 256 4 2
1 0 0 512 2 -
SW1
250 3 4
1 - SINGLE
LEVEL
0 1 MULTI #1
0 0 MULTI #0
SW1
0(OFF)
1 2 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1
ON(1)
WIRE
4 2
TER
ON OFF
PCLINK
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Specifications Section 2-1
PC Link Connector
Pin Arrangement PC Link connector Pin number Signal name (Abbreviation)
1 Not used.
2 Not used.
3 Not used.
5. 4 Not used.
9
5 Transfer data B (DB)
PC LINK
6 Not used.
6
1. 7 Frame ground (FG)
8 Not used.
9 Transfer date A (DA)
Hood bracket Frame ground (FG)
Connecting cable and connectors are required to connect PC Link Units

together. (One connector is included with each PC Link Unit.)
When an existing PC Link Unit is being replaced with a CVM1-LK401 PC Link
Unit, the existing connector and cable can be used without changes.
For details on assembling the connecting cables, refer to the C200H-LK401/
C500-LK009-V1 PC Link System Manual (W135).
Interfaces
Using Electrical Cables When connecting 3 or more PC Link Units, a 3G2A9-AL001 Link Adapter is
(Two-wire Half-duplex required for each branch. (A Link Adapter is equipped with 3 connectors.)
Method)
Set the Transmission Line Selector Switch to the right to select two-wire com-
munications. Refer to 2-4 Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings
for details.
3G2A9-AL001
PC Link Unit Link Adapter PC Link Unit
− −
+ +
− + PC Link Unit
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Installing PC Link Units Section 2-2
Using Electrical Cables When using optical fiber cable, a 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E Link Adapter is required
and Optical Fiber Cables at each PC Link Unit and a 3G2A9-AL002-(P)E Link Adapter is required at
(Four-wire Half-duplex each branch.
Method)
Set the Transmission Line Selector Switch to the left to select four-wire com-
munications.
3G2A9-AL004-(P)E 3G2A9-AL002-(P)E 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E
−
+
−
+
PC Link Unit PC Link Unit
Optical Fiber Cable
3G2A9-AL004-(P)E
Link Adapter
− +
PC Link Unit
2-2 Installing PC Link Units

The CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit is a CVM1/CV-series CPU Bus Unit, so there
are restrictions on the type of Rack and number of Racks in which the Units
can be mounted.
• The CPU Unit must be a CVM1, CV500, CV1000, CV2000, or CVM1D.
• The PC Link Unit must be mounted in a slot in the CPU Rack or an
Expansion CPU Rack that supports CPU Bus Units. (The PC Link Unit
can not be mounted in an Expansion I/O Rack.)
Component Compatible models Compatible
Duplex models
CPU Unit CV500-CPU01-V1 CVM1D-CPU21
CV1000-CPU01-V1
CV2000-CPU01-V1
CVM1-CPU01-V2
CVM1-CPU11-V2
CVM1-CPU21-V2
1. CPU Backplane CV500-BC101 (10) CVM1D-BC051 (5)
(Number of slots for CPU Bus Units) CV500-BC051 (5)
CV500-BC031 (3)
CVM1-BC103 (6)
CVM1-BC053 (3)
2. Expansion CPU Backplane CV500-BI111 (11) CVM1D-BI101 (10)
(Number of slots for CPU Bus Units)
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Installing PC Link Units Section 2-2
CVM1/CV Series CVM1/CV Series CVM1/CV Series

1) CPU Rack 1) CPU Rack 1) CPU Rack
Can be mounted. Can be mounted. Can be mounted.

Cannot be
mounted in
2) Expansion
Cannot be mounted in
Expansion
Expansion I/O Rack.

CPU Rack
I/O Rack.
Can be mounted.
Cannot be mounted in
Expansion I/O Rack.
• In a single-level system, just one PC Link Unit can be mounted in a PLC.

In a multi-level system, up to two PC Link Units can be mounted in a PLC.
• When mounting other CPU Bus Units, do not exceed the maximum of 16
CPU Bus Units per PLC.
Note Tighten the PLC Backplane mounting screws to a torque of 1.2 N⋅m and
tighten the Unit securing screws to a torque of 0.9 N⋅m.
Number of PC Link In a single-level system, one PC Link Unit can be mounted in a CVM1/CV
Units per PLC Series PLC. In a multi-level system, two PC Link Units can be mounted.
Level setting Number of PC Remarks
Link Units
Single-level Just one Unit ---
Multi-level One or two Units Set one level as Link #0 and the other as Link
#1. If a PC Link Unit is set to single-level oper-
ation, it cannot be mounted in the same PLC
with another PC Link Unit.
Note The PC Link Units will not detect an error even if two PC Link Units with con-
flicting operating level settings (one or both single-level, both multi-level link
#0, or both multi-level link #0) are mounted in the same PLC. To be sure that
the PC Link operates properly, verify that the level settings are correct.
One PC Link Unit set for single-level operation can be mounted in a single
PLC, or two Units set for multi-level operation (one set to Link #0 and the other
set to Link #1).
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Component Names and Functions Section 2-3
2-3 Component Names and Functions

Component Names
LK401
RUN
ERC ERH LED Indicators
THIS
LINK 0 OTHER
UNIT
NO.
X10 1 X10°
Unit Number Setting Switches
NODE
NO.
X10 1
X10° Node Address Setting Switches
SW1 LR
BITS UNITS
6 7 8
0 0 0 32 32 16
0 0 1 64 16 8
0 1 0 128 8 4
0 1 1 256 4 2
1 0 0 512 2 -
SW1
LEVEL
3 4
1 - SINGLE
0 1 MULTI #1
0 0 MULTI #0
SW1
0(OFF)
1 2 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1
ON (1)
DIP Switch (SW1)
WIRE
4 2 Transmission Line Selector Switch
TER
Terminating Resistance Setting Switch
ON OFF
PCLINK
PC Link Connector
(Connects to another PC Link Unit or
Link Adapter.)
LED Indicators
Name Color Status Unit status
RUN Green Lit The Unit is operating normally. (Lit after initialization
LK401 (Run) is completed.)
RUN Not lit Unit error
ERC ERH ERC Red Lit A hardware error or node address setting error
(Communica- occurred. (See note.)
tions error) Flashing A link error occurred with the polling node link, Local
Unit link, or Other Unit link.
THIS
Not lit The Unit is communicating normally.
LINK0 OTHER ERH Red Lit An error occurred in the PLC, such as a CPU Unit
(PLC error) error, PLC interface error, EEPROM error, unit num-
ber setting error, or I/O table setting error.
Not lit There are no errors in the CPU Unit.
LINK0 Yellow Lit Normal status, link established with Node 0 (polling
(Node 0/Polling node)
node link) Not lit Error status, link not established with Node 0 (polling
node)
THIS Yellow Lit Normal status, link established with local Unit
(Local Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with local Unit
OTHER Yellow Lit Normal status, link established with other Unit
(Other Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with other Unit
Note A node address setting error will occur when the node address is not in the
allowed setting range (0 to 31 for single-level operation or 0 to 15 for multi-
level operation).
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A node address setting error will not occur if the same node address is set on
two PC Link Units. Be sure to set a unique address on each Unit.
Unit Number Setting

Switches (UNIT No.) UNIT Setting range
No. 00 to 15
0 0
×101 ×100
These switches set the Unit’s unit number as a CPU Bus Unit. Set a unique
unit number in 2-digit decimal. Do not set the same unit number already set
on another CPU Bus Unit mounted in the same PLC.
Node Address Setting

Switches (NODE No.) NODE Setting range
No. Single-level operation Multi-level operation
0 0 00 to 31 00 to 15
×101 ×100
• These switches set the Unit’s node address in the PC Link system in 2-
digit decimal. Each PC Link Unit in the same operating level must have a
unique node address. Do not set the same node address already set on
another PC Link Unit in the same operating level.
• If the node address setting is out-of-range (outside of 0 to 31 for single-
level operation or 0 to 15 for multi-level operation), a node address setting
error will occur and the PC Link will not start.
Note A node address setting error will not occur if the same node address is set on
two PC Link Units in the same operating level, but there will be data errors in
the LR Area
DIP Switch (SW1)

Settings ON
8
Number of LR bits setting

7
6
Reserved (Always OFF)

5
4
Level/Link setting
3
2

1
Pins 1, 2, and 5 are reserved. Leave these pins OFF.
15
Level/Link Setting • When configuring a single-level PC Link system, set pin 3 to ON. The set-
ting of pin 4 is disabled when pin 3 is ON, but set pin 4 to ON as well.
• When configuring a multi-level PC Link system, set pin 3 to OFF and set
the Link number with pin 4. (A maximum of four levels is possible.) The
setting of pin 4 is disabled when pin 3 is ON, but set pin 4 to ON as well.
For details on the Link number setting, refer to 3-3-4 Setting the Level/
Link Number.
• Set the same Level/Link setting on all of the PC Link Units in the same
operating level.
Pin settings Level/Link number
3 4
1 --- (See note.) Single-level operation
0 1 Multi-level operation, Link #1
0 0 Multi-level operation, Link #0
Note The setting of pin 4 is disabled in this case, but set pin 4 to ON.
Note Do not set the same Level/Link setting on two PC Link Units in the same PLC.
The Unit will not detect an error, but there will be data errors in the LR Area
The Level/Link settings determine how many of PC Link Units can be
mounted in a PLC. One Unit can be mounted with single-level operation and
one or two Units can be mounted with multi-level operation.
Number of LR Bits The number of LR bits setting (and max. number of Units in the level) is set on
the level’s polling node (node 0).
It isn’t necessary to set the number of LR bits on the polled nodes (Units with
node addresses other than 0). The settings are disabled in the polled nodes.
Pin settings Single-level operation Multi-level operation
6 7 8 Number of LR Max. number Number of LR Max. number
bits of Units bits of Units
0 0 0 32 bits (2 words) 32 32 bits (2 words) 16
1 0 0 512 bits (32 words) 2 Invalid settings (See note.)
1 0 1 Invalid settings (See note.)
1 1 0
1 1 1
Note If an invalid setting is set for single-level operation, the number of

LR bits will be set to 512 bits (2 Units max.).
If an invalid setting is set for multi-level operation, the number of LR
bits will be set to 256 bits (2 Units max.).
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Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings Section 2-4
Transmission Line
and Terminating WIRE
Resistance Switches 4 ↔ 2 Transmission Line Selector Switch
(WIRE and TER) TER
ON ↔ OFF
PC LINK
Name Function Left side Right side

WIRE Transmission line Four-wire method Two-wire method
setting (Set when using electrical (Set when using electrical
and optical fiber cable.) cable only.)
TER Terminating resis- Terminator connected. Terminator disconnected.
tance setting
For details on setting these switches, refer to 3-3-5 Setting the Transmission
Line and Terminating Resistance.
2-4 Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings

Cable Length
Node 0 Node 1 Node 2 Node n-1 Node n
Terminator ON Terminator OFF Terminator OFF Terminator OFF Terminator ON
I1 I2 I (n−1)
L1 L2 L3 Ln
• The basic structure of the PC Link system has a main line with extending
branch lines. The total length of the cables in the PC Link system (includ-
ing the main line and branch lines) must not exceed 500 m.
L1 + L2 + L3 + ... Ln + I1 + I2 + ... In-1 ≤ 500 m
• The individual branch lines must not exceed 10 m.
I1 ≤ 10 m, I2 ≤ 10 m, ... and In-1 ≤ 10 m
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Max. Cable Length • Electrical (copper) cable length

The total length of the electrical cables in the PC Link system can be up to
500 m. (Individual branch lines can be up to 10 m long.)
• Optical fiber cable length
Cable type Link Adapter model
3G2A9-AL002-PE 3G2A9-AL002-E
3G2A9-AL004-PE 3G2A9-AL004-E
APF (All Plastic Fiber optic cable) 20 m Cannot be used.
PCF (Plastic Clad Fiber optic cable) 200 m 800 m
If the distance between PLCs exceeds 800 m, use a 3G2A9-AL005-(P)E

or 3G2A9-AL006-(P)E Link Adapter. For details, refer to the C-Series Link
Adapters Installation Guide (W123-E1-3).
(The 3G2A9-AL005-(P)E and 3G2A9-AL006-(P)E Link Adapters are no
longer being manufactured.)
Setting the The basic structure of the PC Link operating level has a main line with extend-
Terminating ing branch lines. The Terminating Resistance is turned ON on the two PC Link
Resistance Switch Units at the ends of the main line in each PC Link operating level. The Termi-
(TER Switch) nating Resistance is turned OFF on all other PC Link Units in the system.
WIRE
4 ↔ 2 Transmission Line Selector Switch
TER
ON ↔ OFF
PC LINK
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Example Terminator
Settings in a Multi-level
System
Terminator ON
Terminator OFF Terminator OFF Terminator ON
Terminator ON
Level 1
Terminator ON
Terminator OFF Terminator OFF Terminator OFF
Level 2
Terminator ON
Terminator ON Terminator OFF Terminator OFF
Level 3
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Data Areas for PC Link Systems Section 2-5
2-5 Data Areas for PC Link Systems

LR Area Allocation In CVM1/CV Series PLCs, the Data Link Area (CIO 1000 to CIO 1063) is allo-
cated as the PC Link’s LR Area. Words CIO 1000 to CIO 1199 are also used
by SYSMAC LINK Units and Controller Link Units, so be sure that the words
used by those networks do not overlap the PC Link’s LR Area.
LR Area Allocation for
Single-level Systems
Link Relay words 32 Units 16 Units 8 Units 4 Units 2 Units
connected connected connected connected connected
32 bits (2 words) 64 bits (4 words) 128 bits (8 256 bits (16 512 bits (32
per Unit per Unit words) per Unit words) per Unit words) per Unit
CIO 1000 CIO 1001 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0
CIO 1002 CIO 1003 Node 1
CIO 1004 CIO 1005 Node 2 Node 1
CIO 1008 CIO 1009 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
CIO 1016 CIO 1017 Node 8 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
CIO 1032 CIO 1033 Node 16 Node 8 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
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Link #0 in Multi-level
Systems
Link Relay words 16 Units connected 8 Units connected 4 Units connected 2 Units connected
32 bits (2 words) per 64 bits (4 words) per 128 bits (8 words) per 256 bits (16 words)
Unit Unit Unit per Unit

Link #1 in Multi-level
Systems
Link Relay words 16 Units connected 8 Units connected 4 Units connected 2 Units connected
32 bits (2 words) per 64 bits (4 words) per 128 bits (8 words) per 256 bits (16 words)
Unit Unit Unit per Unit
Using the LR Area In some cases, unused words in the PC Link’s LR Area can be used as work
words. Unused words at the end of the LR Area (with word addresses higher
than the ones allocated to the highest actual node address in the PC Link)
can be used as work words.
In multi-level systems, the words at the end of each Link’s (Link #0 and Link
#1) LR Area can be used as work words.
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Even though these LR Area words can be used as work words, we recom-
mend reserving all LR Area words for the Link functions only in order to avoid
future conflicts and simplify maintenance.
• Example:
In a single-level system with 128 bits/Unit, up to 8 PC Link Units can be
mounted with node addresses 0 to 7. If the highest actual node address is
5, the LR Area words allocated to node addresses 6 and 7 can be used
as work words.
Even if any of the node addresses between 1 and 4 are not being used, the
LR Area words allocated to those node addresses can not be used as work
words.
The following table shows the usage of the LR Area in this case.
Link Relay words Node Unit Usage
address mounted
CIO 1000 to CIO 1007 0 (Polling Yes PC Link
Node)
CIO 1008 to CIO 1015 1 No PC Link (Overwritten during
refreshing)
CIO 1016 to CIO 1023 2 Yes PC Link
CIO 1024 to CIO 1031 3 No PC Link (Overwritten during
refreshing)
CIO 1048 to CIO 1055 6 No Can be used as work words.
CIO 1056 to CIO 1063 7 No Can be used as work words.
Status Flags for the

PC Link System
PLC Run Flags The PLC Run Flags can be read from any PLC in the system to determine the
operational status of each PLC in which a PC Link Unit is mounted. Each PLC
Run Flag is ON when the corresponding PLC is operating normally or OFF
when the corresponding PLC is stopped.
A flag status of ON indicates that the PLC is operating in RUN or MONITOR
mode, so the flag will be turned OFF if the PLC is in RUN or MONITOR mode
and an error occurs. A flag status of OFF indicates that the PLC is in PRO-
GRAM mode or an error has occurred.
The PLC Run Flags are output to bits 00 to 07 of the first 4 words of the CPU
Bus Unit Area and are read-only. (Bits 08 to 15 of these words contain the PC
Link Error Flags.)
• PLC Run Flags in a Single-level System (N = PC Link Unit’s unit number)
Word in CPU Bus Unit Area Bit
07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
CIO 1500 + 25 × N Node 31 Node 30 Node 29 Node 28 Node 27 Node 26 Node 25 Node 24
CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 1 Node 23 Node 22 Node 21 Node 20 Node 19 Node 18 Node 17 Node 16
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• PLC Run Flags in a Multi-level System (N = PC Link Unit’s unit number)

Word in CPU Bus Unit Link Bit
Area 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
CIO 1500 + 25 × N Link #1 Node 15 Node 14 Node 13 Node 12 Node 11 Node 10 Node 9 Node 8
CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 2 Link #0 Node 15 Node 14 Node 13 Node 12 Node 11 Node 10 Node 9 Node 8
PC Link Error Flags • The PC Link Error Flags indicate communications errors with other PC
Link Units. After the PC Link is established, an Error Flag will be ON when
there is a transfer error or a power interruption occurs in the correspond-
ing PC Link Unit. The Error Flag will be OFF when the PC Link Unit is
operating normally.
• If an error occurs when the power is turned ON and the PC Link is not
established, these flags will not operate and will all remain OFF.
• The Error Flags will not be turned ON when a PLC is stopped by execu-
tion of a FALS(07) instruction. In this case, use the PC Run Flags to iden-
tify the stoppage.
• The PC Link Error Flags are output to bits 08 to 15 of the first 4 words of
the CPU Bus Unit Area and are read-only. (Bits 00 to 07 of these words
contain the PLC Run Flags.)
• PC Link Error Flags in a Single-level System
Word Bit
(N: Unit number) 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08
CIO 1500 + 25 × N Node 31 Node 30 Node 29 Node 28 Node 27 Node 26 Node 25 Node 24
• PC Link Error Flags in a Multi-level System

Word Link Bit
(N: Unit number) 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08
CIO 1500 + 25 × N Link #1 Node 15 Node 14 Node 13 Node 12 Node 11 Node 10 Node 9 Node 8
CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 2 Link #0 Node 15 Node 14 Node 13 Node 12 Node 11 Node 10 Node 9 Node 8
Level Flags These flags can be used to check the operating level setting (link number set-
ting) of the PC Link Unit(s) mounted in the PLC. The flags contained in the
fifth word of the CPU Bus Unit Area and are read-only.
Word Bit Description
(N: Unit number)
CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4 11 ON when the PLC contains is a PC Link Unit that is
set to multi-level operation Link #1.
12 ON when the PLC contains is a PC Link Unit that is
set to single-level operation or multi-level operation
Link #0.
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CPU Bus Unit Flags Since the PC Link Unit is a CPU Bus Unit, the following Auxiliary Area flags
and Control Bits and control bits are used to indicate status or control operation of the Unit.
Word Bit(s) Name Function
A001 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Restart Bits These bits can be turned ON to reset the corresponding CPU Bus Units.
The Restart Bits are turned OFF automatically when restarting is com-
pleted. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A015 00 to 15 CPU Bus Service Disable These bits can be turned ON to stop service to the corresponding CPU
Bits Bus Units. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
Turn the bit OFF again to resume service to the CPU Bus Unit.
A302 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Initializing ON while the corresponding CPU Bus Units are initializing. (Bits 00 to 15
Flags correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A401 12 CPU Bus Error Flag ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data over the CPU
bus, or a WDT (watchdog timer) error occurs in a CPU Bus Unit. The unit
numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are indicated in word A405.
A401 13 Duplication Error Flag ON when two Racks are assigned the same rack number, two CPU Bus
Units are assigned the same unit number, or the same words are allocated
to more than one Rack or Unit in the PC Setup. The unit numbers of the
affected CPU Bus Units are indicated in word A410.
A402 03 CPU Bus Unit Setting Error ON when the CPU Bus Units actually installed differ from the Units regis-
Flag tered in the I/O table. The unit numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are
indicated in word A427.
A402 07 CPU Bus Unit Error Flag ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data between the PLC
and CPU Bus Unit. The unit numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are
A405 00 to 15 CPU Bus Error Unit Num- ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data over the CPU
ber bus, or a WDT (watchdog timer) error occurs in a CPU Bus Unit. (Bits 00 to
15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A410 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Duplicate ON when two CPU Bus Units are assigned the same unit number. (Bits 00
Number to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A422 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Error Unit ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data between the PLC
Number and CPU Bus Unit. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A427 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Setting Error ON when the CPU Bus Units actually installed differ from the Units regis-
Unit Number tered in the I/O table. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
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Differences from Earlier PC Link Units Section 2-6
2-6 Differences from Earlier PC Link Units

Item CVM1-LK401 C200H-LK401 C500-LK009-V1 3G2A5-LK009 3G2A5-LK003-
(See note 2.) E
Compatible PLCs CVM1/CV Series C200H, C200HS, C500, C1000H, and C2000H C500
C200HX/C200HG/
C200HE, and CS
Series
Unit family CPU Bus Unit Special I/O Unit Link Unit
(Unit number must (Unit number must (A unit number setting is not required.)
be set.) be set.)
LR Area CIO 1000 to CIO C200H@: LR 00 to LR 63 LR 00 to LR 31
1063 LR 00 to LR 63
CS Series:
CIO 1000 to CIO
1063
Level Single-level Supported Supported Supported Supported ---
setting LK009 mode
(Link Single-level --- --- Supported Supported Supported
number) LK009 mode
Multi-level Supported Supported Supported Supported ---
Incompatible PC Link 3G2A5-LK009 and 3G2A5-LK003-E None CVM1-LK401 and C200H-LK401
Units
LED Indicator pattern See note 3. See note 3. See note 3. (Can be switched See note 3.
between patterns A and B.) (Pattern A only)
Double allocation setting Single Unit only Single or double Single Unit only
Unit allocation
I/O refresh setting --- Supported ---
Use LR Area words as Allowed Allowed Allowed
work words (See note 1.)
Note (1) Refer to 2-5 Data Areas for PC Link Systems for details.
(2) The 3G2A5-LK009 cannot be used together with the CVM1-LK401 or
C200H-LK401. When replacing a 3G2A5-LK009 with a C500-LK009-V1,
use LK009 mode.
The C500-LK009-V1 has better noise resistance than the 3G2A5-LK009.
(3) LED Indicator patterns:
CVM1-LK401 C200H-LK401 3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-V1
3G2A5-LK003-E
LK401 0
1 LINK 0
RUN
2
THIS
ERC ERH LK401 LINK
3
RUN THIS
4 OTHER
LINK0 OTHER
ERROR 5
THIS RUN
6
ERROR
LINK0 OTHER 7
Pattern A Pattern B
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Differences from Earlier PC Link Units Section 2-6
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SECTION 3
Replacing an Existing PC Link System
This section provides step-by-step procedures to follow when replacing earlier PC Link Units with the C500-LK009-V1
and CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units.
3-1 Replacing an Existing PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

3-2 PC Link Unit Replacement Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
3-3 CVM1-LK401 Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-3-1 Setting the Unit Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-3-2 Setting the Node Address in the PC Link. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
3-3-3 Setting the Number of LR Bits (Max. Number of PC Link Units). . 36
3-3-4 Setting the Level/Link Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3-3-5 Setting the Transmission Line and Terminating Resistance . . . . . . . 38
3-4 Ladder Programming Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3-4-1 LR Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3-4-2 PC Link Status Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3-4-3 Level Flags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3-4-4 CPU Bus Unit Status Flags. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3-5 PLC Operation Mode (Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3-6 Replacement Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3-6-1 Pattern A: Mixed Mid-sized and Large PLCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
3-6-2 Pattern B: C500 PLCs in Single-level LK003 Mode Only. . . . . . . . 52
3-6-3 Pattern C: Large PLCs in Multi-level or Single-level LK009 Mode 58
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Replacing an Existing PC Link System Section 3-1
3-1 Replacing an Existing PC Link System

Use CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units when replacing the CPU Rack of a C500/
C1000H/C2000H PC Link system with a CVM1-series Rack. Existing PC Link
cables can be used without changes, but there are limitations on communica-
tions between CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units and earlier models, as shown in
the following table.
Compatibility with CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units can communicate with other CVM1-LK401 Units,
Other PC Link Units C200H-LK401 Units, as well as C500-LK009-V1 Units in multi-level mode or
single-level LK009 mode. Depending on the existing models in the system
and their level settings, it may be necessary to replace Units or change oper-
ating level settings.
• Compatibility with CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units
PC Link Unit Level and mode Communications
model settings
C500-LK009-V1 Multi-level Compatible
Single-level LK009 Compatible
LK003 Incompatible
(Change setting to multi-level or
single-level LK009 mode.)
3G2A5-LK009 Multi-level Incompatible
Single-level LK009 (Replace with C500-LK009-V1and
LK003 set to multi-level or single-level
LK009 mode.)
3G2A5-LK003-E ---
C200H-LK401 --- Compatible
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Examples and Use the following 3 examples as reference when replacing the CPU Rack of a
Precautions C500/C1000H/C2000H PC Link system with a CVM1-series Rack.
System with a C200H- If the PC Link system includes a C200H-LK401 PC Link Unit, C500-LK009-V1
LK401 Unit PC Link Units will be used in the C500/C1000H/C2000H Racks.
1. Mount CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units in the CVM1/CV Series PLCs being
added as replacements.
2. The remaining C500-LK009-V1 and C200H-LK401 PC Link Units in the
system can be used without changes.
PLCs that are not being replaced. PLC that is being replaced.
LK009-V1
LK009-V1
C1000H
C1000H
C200H
LK401
1. Replace CPU Unit,

2. Remaining PC Link Units can be used unchanged. PC Link Unit, and
other Units.
LK009-V1
CV/CVM1
C1000H
C200H
LK401
LK401
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System with 3G2A5-LK009 This example applies to existing PC Link systems containing 3G2A5-LK009 or
Units in Single-level C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units, operating in either single-level LK009 mode or
LK009 Mode or Multi-level multi-level mode.
Mode and C500-LK009-V1
Units 1. Mount CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units in the CVM1/CV Series PLCs being
added as replacements.
2. The C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units can be used without changes.
3. Replace the 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units with C500-LK009-V1 PC Link
Units.
PLCs that are not being replaced. PLC that is being replaced.
LK009-V1
C1000H
C1000H
C1000H
LK009
LK009
2. C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units 3. Replace with 1. Replace CPU Unit,
can be used unchanged. C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Unit, and
PC Link Units other Units.
(LK009 mode).
LK009-V1
LK009-V1
CV/CVM1
C1000H
C1000H
LK401
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System with C500-LK009- This example applies to existing PC Link systems containing 3G2A5-LK003-E
V1 or 3G2A5-LK009 Units PC Link Units and 3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units operating in
in Single-level LK003 single-level LK003 mode.
Mode or with 3G2A5-
LK003-E Units 1. Use CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units in the CVM1/CV Series PLCs being add-
ed as replacements.
2. Change the settings of the C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units from single-level
LK003 mode to single-level LK009 mode.
3. Replace the 3G2A5-LK003-E and 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units with C500-
LK009-V1 PC Link Units set to single-level LK009 mode.
PLC that is being replaced.
PLCs that are not being replaced.
(LK003 mode)
(LK003 mode)
(LK003 mode)
(LK003 mode)
LK009-V1
LK003-E
LK003-E
LK009
C500
C500
C500
C500
2. C500-LK009-V1 3. Replace with 3. Replace with 1. Replace CPU Unit,

PC Link Unit can be kept. C500-LK009-V1 C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Unit, and
Change to LK009 mode. PC Link Unit PC Link Units other Units.
(LK009 mode). (LK009 mode).
(LK009 mode)
(LK009 mode)
(LK009 mode)
LK009-V1
LK009-V1
CV/CVM1
LK009-V1
LK401
C500
C500
C500
Note PC Link Models and Operating Level Settings

Set the same operating level settings for all PC Link Unit’s in the same PC
Link.
CVM1-LK401
• When set to either multi-level mode or single-level mode (equivalent to
single-level LK009 mode), the CVM1-LK401 can communicate with the
CVM1-LK401, C200H-LK401, and C500-LK009-V1.
• Can not communicate with the 3G2A5-LK009 or 3G2A5-LK003-E.
C200H-LK401
• When set to either multi-level mode or single-level mode (equivalent to
single-level LK009 mode), the C200H-LK401 can communicate with the
C200H-LK401, CVM1-LK401, and C500-LK009-V1.
• Can not communicate with the 3G2A5-LK009 or 3G2A5-LK003-E.
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C500-LK009-V1 in Multi-level Mode or Single-level LK009 Mode

• Can communicate with the C500-LK009-V1, CVM1-LK401, C200H-
LK401, and 3G2A5-LK009.
• Can not communicate with the 3G2A5-LK003-E.
Also, the PC Link will not operate properly if the earlier 3G2A5-LK009 is
combined with a CVM1-LK401 or C200H-LK401.
C500-LK009-V1 in Single-level LK003 Mode
• Can communicate with the C500-LK009-V1, 3G2A5-LK009, and 3G2A5-
LK003-E.
• Can not communicate with the CVM1-LK401 or C200H-LK401.
3G2A5-LK009 in Multi-level Mode or Single-level LK009 Mode
• Can communicate with the 3G2A5-LK009 and C500-LK009-V1.
• Can not communicate with the CVM1-LK401, C200H-LK401, or 3G2A5-
LK003-E.
3G2A5-LK009 in Single-level LK003 Mode
• Can communicate with the 3G2A5-LK009, C500-LK009-V1, and 3G2A5-
LK003-E.
3G2A5-LK003-E
• This PC Link Unit is for the C500 PLC; it can communicate with the
3G2A5-LK003-E, 3G2A5-LK009, and C500-LK009-V1.
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PC Link Unit The following table shows the allowed combinations of PC Link Units in a PC
Combinations Link system. (An “x” indicates that the combination is not allowed. A number
indicates the maximum number of the PC Link Units allowed in a PC Link,
including the Polling Node.)
Polled nodes
CPU Unit C200H@/ C1000H/C2000H C500 CVM1/CV1 Max.
CS1 total
Units
PC Link Unit C200H- C500-LK009-V1 3G2A5-LK009 C500-LK009-V1 3G2A5-LK009
3G2 CVM1-
LK401 A5- LK401
LK00
Mode Multi- Sin- Multi LK LK Multi LK LK Multi LK LK Multi- LK LK 3-E Multi- Sin-
level gle- -level 009 003 -level 009 003 -level 009 003 level 009 003 level gle-
PC level level
CPU Link Single- Single- Single- Single-
Unit Unit Mode level level level level
C200H C200H- Multi-level 16 × 16 × × × × × 8 × × × × × × 16 × 16
@/CS1 LK401
Single-level × 32 × 32 × × × × × 8 × × × × × × 32 32
C1000 C500- Multi-level 16 × 16 × × 16 × × 8 × × 8 × × × 16 × 16
H/ LK009-
C2000 V1 Single- LK × 32 × 32 × × 32 × × 8 × × 8 × × × 32 32
H level 009
(See
note.) LK × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
003
Poll- 3G2A5- Multi-level × × 16 × × 16 × × 8 × × 8 × × × × × 16
ing LK009
node Single- LK × × × 32 × × 32 × × 8 × × 8 × × × × 32
level 009
LK × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × ×
003
C500 C500- Multi-level 8 × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × × 8 × 8
LK009-
V1 Single- LK × 8 × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × × 8 8
level 009
(See
note.) LK × × × × × × × × × × 8 × × 8 8 × × 8
003
3G2A5- Multi-level × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × × × × 8
LK009
Single- LK × × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × 8 × × × × 8
level 009
LK × × × × × × × × × × 8 × × 8 8 × × 8
003
3G2A5-LK003-E × × × × × × × × × × 8 × × 8 8 × × 8
CVM1/ CVM1- Multi-level 16 × 16 × × × × × 8 × × × × × × 16 × 16
CV1 LK401
Single-level × 32 × 32 × × × × × 8 × × × × × × 32 32
Note Do not combine the 3G2A5-LK009 with a CVM1-LK401 or C200H-LK401

polled node. The PC Link will not operate properly if these Units are com-
bined.
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PC Link Unit Replacement Procedure Section 3-2
3-2 PC Link Unit Replacement Procedure

The following table outlines the procedures and precautions for replacement
of PC Link Units.
Item Unit or setting Description Reference
CPU Rack CPU Unit (C500, C1000H, or Replace with CVM1/CV-series compo- CV-Series Programmable
replacement C2000H) nents. Controllers Installation Guide
CPU Backplane (W195-E1-5)
Power Supply Unit
I/O Units Some can be used in the CVM1/CV
Special I/O Units Series.
SYSMAC LINK Units Replace with CVM1/CV-series compo-
Host Link Units nents.
PC Link Units Replace with CVM1-LK401. 3-3 CVM1-LK401 Switch Set-
tings
PC Link Unit CPU Bus Unit unit number The unit number must be set since the 3-3-1 Setting the Unit Number
settings setting CVM1-LK401 is a CPU Bus Unit.
Node address setting Match the CVM1-LK401’s settings to 3-3-2 Setting the Node
the settings of the C500-LK009-V1 Address in the PC Link
Number of LR bits setting Units in the PC Link. 3-3-3 Setting the Number of
(One exception is the LK003 mode, LR Bits (Max. Number of PC
which cannot be used. In this case, Link Units)
Operating level/Link number change the C500-LK009-V1 Units’ 3-3-4 Setting the Level/Link
setting settings.) Number
Transmission line setting (two- 3-3-5 Setting the Transmis-
wire or four-wire method) sion Line and Terminating
Terminating resistance Resistance
Number of I/O points to These settings are not set in the ---
refresh CVM1-LK401.
Single/Double Unit allocation
Precautions LR Area words used in PC Replace LR 00 to LR 63 addresses 3-4-1 LR Area
when writing Link with CIO 1000 to CIO 1063.
ladder program PLC Run and PC Link Error Replace SR 247 to SR 250 bit 3-4-2 PC Link Status Area
Flags addresses with CIO 1500 + 25 × N to
CIO 1500 + 25 × N +3 (N = unit num-
ber).
Level Flags Replace AR 2411 and AR 2412 bit 3-4-3 Level Flags
addresses with bits 11 and 12 of CIO
1500 + 25 × N +4 (N = unit number).
CPU Bus Unit status area In the CVM1/CV Series, the status of 3-4-4 CPU Bus Unit Status
the CVM1-LK401 can be monitored Flags
from the ladder program.
PLC CPU Unit Setting the PLC’s operation We recommend using synchronous 3-5 PLC Operation Mode
settings mode (synchronous/asyn- operation. (Synchronous/Asynchronous
chronous operation) Mode)
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CVM1-LK401 Switch Settings Section 3-3
3-3 CVM1-LK401 Switch Settings

This section explains how to make the necessary settings in the replacement
CVM1-LK401 PC Link Unit and compares the settings to the ones in the
C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Unit being replaced.
C500-LK009-V1 CVM1-LK401
Front Cover Rear Front
LK009-V1 LK401
LINK 0
RUN
THIS
ERC ERH
LINK
Unit Number
OTHER
Setting Switches THIS
RUN LINK 0 OTHER
ERROR
Node Address
UNIT
Setting Switches NO.
X10 1 X10 O
DIP Switch (SW1) NODE
NO.
Number of LR X10 1
X10 O
Bits Setting Pins
SW1 LR
BITS UNITS
6 7 8
0 0 0 32 32 16
0 0 1 64 16 8
0 1 0 128 8 4
0 1 1 256 4 2
1 0 0 512 2 -
SW1
LEVEL
3 4
1 - SINGLE
0 1 MULTI #1
0 0 MULTI #0
SW1
0(OFF)
1 2 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
SW1
ON (1)
Transmission Line
Selector Switch WIRE
4 2
PC LINK
Terminating
TER
Resistance Switch ON OFF
ON Display Pattern
1 2 3 4
PCLINK
DPS-4
SW2 Selector Switch

Level/Link Number
Setting Pins
3-3-1 Setting the Unit Number

This setting was not required with the C500-LK009-V1, but it is required with
the CVM1-LK401 because the CVM1-LK401 is a CPU Bus Unit.
The unit number setting range is 0 to 15. Do not set a unit number that is
already set on another CPU Bus Unit mounted in the same PLC. If there are
no other CPU Bus Units in the PLC, the unit number can be left set to 0.
UNIT The unit number setting determines the loca-
No. tion in the CPU Bus Unit Area where the PC
Link Status Flags are output. For details, refer
0 0
×101 ×100 to 3-4-2 PC Link Status Area.
3-3-2 Setting the Node Address in the PC Link

Set the CVM1-LK401’s node address in the PC Link to the same node
address that was set on the C500-LK009-V1. Remove the front cover of the
C500-LK009-V1 to check the settings on pins 1 to 5 of the DIP switch (node
address setting). The following table shows the relationship between the pin
settings and node address.
Set that node address on the CVM1-LK401.
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In the CVM1-LK401, the node address is set in 2-digit decimal with the NODE
NO. rotary switches on the front of the Unit. The ¥101 switch sets the tens digit
and the 100 switch sets the ones digit.
• Use a thin, standard screwdriver to set the rotary switches. The setting
ranges are 00 to 31 for single-level operation and 00 to 15 for multi-level
operation. If the setting exceeds the allowed range, a communications
error will be detected and the ERC Indicator will be lit.
• The Unit with node address 0 polling node in the PC Link. The number of
Link Relay bits per Unit is set on the polling node. Refer to 3-3-3 Setting
the Number of LR Bits (Max. Number of PC Link Units) for details.
Setting on Setting on
C500-LK009-V1 CVM1-LK401
ON ON
NODE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No.
0 0
Node Address ×101 ×100
Setting Pins
C500-LK009-V1 Node Address Settings

Pin Node address Pin Node address
1 2 3 4 5 in PC Link 1 2 3 4 5 in PC Link
0 0 0 0 0 Node 0 1 0 0 0 0 Node 16
0 0 0 0 1 Node 1 1 0 0 0 1 Node 17
0 0 0 1 0 Node 2 1 0 0 1 0 Node 18
0 0 0 1 1 Node 3 1 0 0 1 1 Node 19
0 0 1 0 0 Node 4 1 0 1 0 0 Node 20
0 0 1 0 1 Node 5 1 0 1 0 1 Node 21
0 0 1 1 0 Node 6 1 0 1 1 0 Node 22
0 0 1 1 1 Node 7 1 0 1 1 1 Node 23
0 1 0 0 0 Node 8 1 1 0 0 0 Node 24
0 1 0 0 1 Node 9 1 1 0 0 1 Node 25
0 1 0 1 0 Node 10 1 1 0 1 0 Node 26
0 1 0 1 1 Node 11 1 1 0 1 1 Node 27
0 1 1 0 0 Node 12 1 1 1 0 0 Node 28
0 1 1 0 1 Node 13 1 1 1 0 1 Node 29
0 1 1 1 0 Node 14 1 1 1 1 0 Node 30
0 1 1 1 1 Node 15 1 1 1 1 1 Node 31
1 = ON and 0 = OFF
Note There will be data errors in the LR Area if the same node address is set on
two PC Link Units in the same operating level. This condition is not detected
as a Unit error, so be sure to check the node address settings.
3-3-3 Setting the Number of LR Bits (Max. Number of PC Link Units)

When the PC Link Unit’s node address is set to 0, that Unit is the polling node
and its Number of LR Bits setting sets the number of LR bits/Unit in that PC
Link. This setting is not required on any Units with non-zero node addresses
(polled nodes). The Number of LR Bits settings on polled nodes are ignored.
• Check whether the node address setting on the C500-LK009-V1 is node 0
(pins 1 to 5 all OFF).
• If the C500-LK009-V1 was node 0, set the Number of LR Bits setting on
the CVM1-LK401 too.
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• The Number of Bits is set with pins 6 to 8 of the CVM1-LK401’s DIP

Switch.
C500-LK009-V1 CVM1-LK401
ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Number of LR Bits
Setting (Pins 6 to 8) Number of LR Bits
Setting (Pins 6 to 8)
C500-LK009-V1/CVM1-LK401 Number of LR Bits Settings

Pin Single-level mode or single- Multi-level mode
6 7 8 level LK009 mode
0 0 0 32 bits (32 Units max.) 32 bits (16 Units max.)
1 0 0 512 bits (2 Units max.) Invalid settings (See note.)
1 0 1 Invalid settings (See note.)
1 1 0
1 1 1
Note (1) 1 = ON and 0 = OFF

(2) If an invalid setting is set for single-level operation, the number of LR bits
will be set to 512 bits (2 Units max.).
If an invalid setting is set for multi-level operation, the number of LR bits
will be set to 256 bits (2 Units max.).
3-3-4 Setting the Level/Link Number

Set the CVM1-LK401’s Level/Link Number to the to the same Level/Link set-
ting that was set on the DIP Switch (SW3) on the back of the C500-LK009-V1.
C500-LK009-V1 CVM1-LK401
ON
ON 1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ON
Level/Link Number
Setting (Pins 3 and 4) Level/Link Number
Setting (Pins 3 and 4)
Setting on C500-LK009-V1 Setting on CVM1-LK401

Pin Level/Link number Pin Level/Link number
3 4 3 4
0 0 Multi-level, Link #0 0 0 Multi-level, Link #0
0 1 Multi-level, Link #1 0 1 Multi-level, Link #1
1 0 Single-level LK003 mode 1 --- Single-level
(See note 2.) See
1 1 Single-level LK009 mode note
3.
Note (1) 1 = ON and 0 = OFF

(2) When the C500-LK009-V1 was set to multi-level LK003 mode, it will be
necessary to change the settings on the other PC Link Units or replace
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them with compatible models. For details, refer to 3-1 Replacing an Ex-
isting PC Link System.
(3) Pin 4 can be set to either 0 or 1, but set it to 1 (ON).
(4) There will be data errors in the LR Area if two PC Link Units with the same
level settings (both single-level, both multi-level link #0, or both multi-level
link #0) are mounted in the same PLC. Since an error will not be detected
even if there are conflicting level settings, be sure that the level settings
are correct.
The Level/Link settings determine how many of PC Link Units can be
mounted in a PLC. One Unit can be mounted with single-level operation
and one or two Units can be mounted with multi-level operation.
3-3-5 Setting the Transmission Line and Terminating Resistance

Set the CVM1-LK401’s Transmission Link Switch to the to the same setting
that was set on the switch (SW2) on the back of the C500-LK009-V1.
C500-LK009-V1 CVM1-LK401
WIRE Transmission
Transmission Line 4 ↔ 2 Line Selector
SW2 Selector (SW2) TER
Terminating
ON ↔ OFF
Resistance
Setting Switch
1 2 3 4
SW3 Terminating Resistance

Setting Switch (Pin 1)
PC LINK
ON
Switch Setting on C500-LK009-V1 Setting on CVM1-LK401

Transmission Use two-wire method WIRE
Use two-wire method
Line Selector (electrical cable). 4 ↔ 2
(electrical cable).
Use four-wire method WIRE

Use four-wire method
4 ↔ 2
(optical fiber cable). (optical fiber cable).
Terminating ON ON 1 2 3 4 TER
ON ↔ OFF Connect terminating
Resistance resistance: ON
Setting Switch
Connect terminating
resistance: ON
ON ON 1 2 3 4 TER Disconnect terminating

ON ↔ OFF resistance: OFF
Disconnect terminating
resistance: OFF
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Ladder Programming Precautions Section 3-4
3-4 Ladder Programming Precautions

When a SYSMAC C500/C1000H/C2000H system is replaced with a CVM1/
CV-series system, the PC Link’s LR Area and Status Flags are in a different
data area location. The different data area addresses must be used in ladder
programs.
3-4-1 LR Area
In C1000H/C2000H PLCs, the 64 words between LR 00 and LR 63 are used
as the LR Area, but in CVM1/CV-series PLCs, the LR Area is allocated in CIO
Area words CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 (the Data Link Area).
Check the level/link number setting, node address setting, and number of LR
bits setting to verify which words in the LR Area to use in the ladder program.
Setting Setting on back of Setting on CVM1-LK401
C500-LK009-V1
Level/link number ON ON 1 2 3 4
(3-3-4 Setting the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Level/Link Number)
Level/Link Number Level/Link Number
Setting (Pins 3 and 4) Setting (Pins 3 and 4)
Node address ON ON NODE

(3-3-2 Setting the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 No.
Node Address in the
0 0
PC Link) PC Link Node ×101 ×100
Address (Pins 1 to 5)
Number of LR bits ON ON
(3-3-3 Setting the 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Number of LR Bits
(Max. Number of PC
Number of LR Bits Number of LR Bits
Link Units)) Setting (Pins 6 to 8)
Setting (Pins 6 to 8)
1. Check the level/link number set for the C500-LK009-V1 on the DIP Switch
(SW3) on the back of the C500-LK009-V1.
Set the same level/link number setting on the CVM1-LK401.
2. Check the node address set for the C500-LK009-V1 on the DIP Switch
Set the same node address on the CVM1-LK401.
3. If the node address is set to 0 (polling node), the Number of LR Bits must
be set on the Unit. Check the Number of LR Bits set on the DIP Switch
Set the same Number of LR Bits setting on the CVM1-LK401
Note If the node address of the C500-LK009-V1 being replaced is non-zero (polled
node), it’s Number of LR Bits setting is ignored so it may not have been set. To
confirm the polled node’s LR Area settings, it is necessary to check the Num-
ber of LR Bits setting in that PC Link’s polling node (node 0).
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LR Area Allocation for Single-level Mode

C1000H/C2000H CVM1/CV Series 32 Units max. 16 Units max. 8 Units max. 4 Units max. 2 Units max.
LR Area LR Area 32 bits (2 64 bits (4 128 bits (8 256 bits (16 512 bits (32
LR 00 to LR 63 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit
LR 00 LR 01 1000 1001 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0 Node 0
LR 02 LR 03 1002 1003 Node 1
LR 04 LR 05 1004 1005 Node 2 Node 1
LR 06 LR 07 1006 1007 Node 3
LR 08 LR 09 1008 1009 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
LR 10 LR 11 1010 1011 Node 5
LR 12 LR 13 1012 1013 Node 6 Node 3
LR 14 LR 15 1014 1015 Node 7
LR 16 LR 17 1016 1017 Node 8 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
LR 18 LR 19 1018 1019 Node 9
LR 20 LR 21 1020 1021 Node 10 Node 5
LR 22 LR 23 1022 1023 Node 11
LR 26 LR 27 1026 1027 Node 13
LR 28 LR 29 1028 1029 Node 14 Node 7
LR 30 LR 31 1030 1031 Node 15
LR 32 LR 33 1032 1033 Node 16 Node 8 Node 4 Node 2 Node 1
LR 34 LR 35 1034 1035 Node 17
LR 36 LR 37 1036 1037 Node 18 Node 9
LR 38 LR 39 1038 1039 Node 19
LR 42 LR 43 1042 1043 Node 21
LR 44 LR 45 1044 1045 Node 22 Node 11
LR 46 LR 47 1046 1047 Node 23
LR 50 LR 51 1050 1051 Node 25
LR 52 LR 53 1052 1053 Node 26 Node 13
LR 54 LR 55 1054 1055 Node 27
LR 58 LR 59 1058 1059 Node 29
LR 60 LR 61 1060 1061 Node 30 Node 15
LR 62 LR 63 1062 1063 Node 31
Example 1:
An existing C1000H/C2000H PLC is set to single-level mode operation, node
address 2, and 128 Link Relay bits/Unit, so LR 16 to LR 23 are used as the
transfer area.
In the replacement CVM1/CV-series PLC, use CIO 1016 to CIO 1023 as the
transfer area.
Example 2:
An existing C1000H/C2000H PLC is set to single-level mode operation, node
address 0, and 64 Link Relay bits/Unit, so LR 00 to LR 03 are used as the
transfer area.
transfer area. Since the Unit is node 0 (polling node), the Number of LR Bits
must be set on the Unit’s DIP switch.
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LR Area Allocation for • Link #0

Multi-level Mode
C1000H/C2000H CVM1/CV Series 16 Units max. 8 Units max. 4 Units max. 2 Units max.
LR Area LR Area 32 bits (2 64 bits (4 128 bits (8 256 bits (16
LR 00 to LR 31 CIO 1000 to CIO 1031 words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit
LR 02 LR 03 1002 1003 Node 1
LR 04 LR 05 1004 1005 Node 2 Node 1
LR 06 LR 07 1006 1007 Node 3
LR 10 LR 11 1010 1011 Node 5
LR 12 LR 13 1012 1013 Node 6 Node 3
LR 14 LR 15 1014 1015 Node 7
LR 18 LR 19 1018 1019 Node 9
LR 20 LR 21 1020 1021 Node 10 Node 5
LR 22 LR 23 1022 1023 Node 11
LR 26 LR 27 1026 1027 Node 13
LR 28 LR 29 1028 1029 Node 14 Node 7
LR 30 LR 31 1030 1031 Node 15
• Link #1
C1000H/C2000H CVM1/CV Series 16 Units max. 8 Units max. 4 Units max. 2 Units max.
LR Area LR Area 32 bits (2 64 bits (4 128 bits (8 256 bits (16
LR 32 to LR 63 CIO 1032 to CIO 1063 words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit words)/Unit
LR 34 LR 35 1034 1035 Node 1
LR 36 LR 37 1036 1037 Node 2 Node 1
LR 38 LR 39 1038 1039 Node 3
LR 42 LR 43 1042 1043 Node 5
LR 44 LR 45 1044 1045 Node 6 Node 3
LR 46 LR 47 1046 1047 Node 7
LR 50 LR 51 1050 1051 Node 9
LR 52 LR 53 1052 1053 Node 10 Node 5
LR 54 LR 55 1054 1055 Node 11
LR 58 LR 59 1058 1059 Node 13
LR 60 LR 61 1060 1061 Node 14 Node 7
LR 62 LR 63 1062 1063 Node 15
Example 1:
An existing C1000H/C2000H PLC is set to multi-level mode operation, link #0,
node address 5, and 32 Link Relay bits/Unit, so LR 10 and LR 11 are used as
the transfer area.
In the replacement CVM1/CV-series PLC, use CIO 1010 and CIO 1011 as the
transfer area.
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Example 2:
An existing C1000H/C2000H PLC is set to multi-level mode operation, link #1,
node address 0, and 64 Link Relay bits/Unit, so LR 32 to LR 35 are used as
the transfer area.
transfer area. Since the Unit is node 0 (polling node), the Number of LR Bits
must be set on the Unit’s DIP switch.
3-4-2 PC Link Status Area

The location of the Status Area used to monitor the PC Link system’s opera-
tion is also different in the C1000H/C2000H and CVM1/CV-series. In the
C1000H/C2000H PLCs, the Status Flags were always in SR 247 to SR 250,
but in the CVM1/CV-series PLCs, the CPU Bus Unit is used for the Status
Flags.
The location of the CPU Bus Unit Status Flags depends on the unit number
set with the Unit Number Setting Switches (UNIT NO.) on the front of the
CVM1-LK401.
UNIT
No.
0 0
×101 ×100
The CPU Bus Unit unit number can be set between 00 and 15. Refer to 3-3-1
Setting the Unit Number.)
PC Link Error and The read-only Status Area contains flags that indicate the operating status of
PLC Run Flags the PC Link and each PLC connected to the PC Link system.
PLC Run Flags ON when the corresponding PLC is operating normally.
OFF when the corresponding PLC is stopped.
PC Link Error Flags ON when there is a transfer error or a power interruption in the
corresponding PC Link Unit.
OFF when the PC Link Unit is operating normally.
Flag Allocation in Single- The following table shows the location of the PLC Run Flags and PC Link
level Mode Error Flags, based on the PLC model and PC Link Unit’s unit number.
C1000H/ CVM1/CV Series PC Link Error Flags PLC Run Flags
C2000H (N = Unit number) Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
SR 247 CIO 1500 + 25 × N 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
SR 248 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 1 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
SR 249 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SR 250 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Example:
In this example, the existing PC Link system is made up of 8 PLCs and the PC
Link Unit being replaced is node 0 (the polling node). The C1000H/C2000H
flags are as follows:
• The PC Link Error Flags for nodes 1 to 7 are in SR 25009 to SR 25015.
• The PLC Run Flags for nodes 1 to 7 are in SR 25001 to SR 25007
In the CVM1/CV-series PLC, the Status Area depends on the unit number (N).
When the unit number is set to 0, the word CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3 = CIO 1503
is equivalent to SR 250 in the C1000H/C2000H. Consequently, change any
ladder program occurrences of SR 250 to CIO 1503.
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Flag Allocation in Multi- The following table shows the location of the PLC Run Flags and PC Link
level Mode Error Flags, based on the PLC model and PC Link Unit’s unit number.
C1000H/ CVM1/CV Series PC Link Error Flags PLC Run Flags
C2000H (N = Unit number) Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
SR 247 CIO 1500 + 25 × N Link #1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SR 248 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
SR 249 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 2 Link #0 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
SR 250 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Example:
In this example, the existing PC Link system is a multi-level system, and the
PC Link Units being replaced are node 1 in Link #0 (made up of 8 PLCs) and
node 0 in Link #1 (made up of 4 PLCs). The C1000H/C2000H flags are as fol-
lows:
• The PLC Run Flags for Link #0 are in SR 25000 to SR 25007 (the local
node’s flag is bit 01) and the flags for Link #1 are in SR 24800 to SR
24803 (the local node’s flag is bit 00).
• The PC Link Error Flags for Link #0 are in SR 25008 to SR 25015 (the
local node’s flag is bit 09) and the flags for Link #1 are in SR 24808 to SR
24811 (the local node’s flag is bit 08).
In the CVM1/CV-series PLC, the Status Area depends on the unit number (N)
set on the CVM1-LK401. When the unit number is set to 0, the word CIO 1500
+ 25 × N + 3 = CIO 1503 is equivalent to SR 250 in the C1000H/C2000(H) and
CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 1 = CIO 1501 is equivalent to SR 248. Consequently,
change any ladder program occurrences of SR 248 to CIO 1501 and occur-
rences of SR 250 to CIO 1503.
3-4-3 Level Flags

In the C1000H/C2000H-series PLCs the Level Flags in AR 2411 and AR 2412
indicated whether any PC Link Units were mounted in the PLC. In the CVM1/
CV-series PLCs, the equivalent flags are bits 11 and 12 of CIO 1500 + 25 × N
+ 4. The flags are read-only.
C1000H/ CVM1/CV Series Function
C2000H (N = Unit number)
AR 2411 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4, bit 11 ON when the PLC contains is a PC Link
Unit that is set to multi-level operation
Link #1.
AR 2412 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4, bit 12 ON when the PLC contains is a PC Link
Unit that is set to single-level operation
or multi-level operation Link #0.
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PLC Operation Mode (Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode) Section 3-5
3-4-4 CPU Bus Unit Status Flags

Since the PC Link Unit is a CVM1/CV-series CPU Bus Unit, the following Aux-
iliary Area flags and control bits are used to indicate status or control opera-
tion of the Unit.
The C1000H/C2000H PLCs do not have an equivalent area, but these flags
can be used after replacing a C1000H/C2000H Rack with a CVM1/CV-series
Rack.
Word Bit(s) Name Function
A001 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Restart Bits These bits can be turned ON to reset the corresponding CPU Bus Units.
The Restart Bits are turned OFF automatically when restarting is com-
pleted. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A015 00 to 15 CPU Bus Service Disable These bits can be turned ON to stop service to the corresponding CPU
Bits Bus Units. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
Turn the bit OFF again to resume service to the CPU Bus Unit.
A302 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Initializing ON while the corresponding CPU Bus Units are initializing. (Bits 00 to 15
Flags correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A401 12 CPU Bus Error Flag ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data over the CPU
bus, or a WDT (watchdog timer) error occurs in a CPU Bus Unit. The unit
numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are indicated in word A405.
A401 13 Duplication Error Flag ON when two Racks are assigned the same rack number, two CPU Bus
Units are assigned the same unit number, or the same words are allocated
to more than one Rack or Unit in the PC Setup. The unit numbers of the
affected CPU Bus Units are indicated in word A410.
A402 03 CPU Bus Unit Setting Error ON when the CPU Bus Units actually installed differ from the Units regis-
Flag tered in the I/O table. The unit numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are
A402 07 CPU Bus Unit Error Flag ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data between the PLC
and CPU Bus Unit. The unit numbers of the affected CPU Bus Units are
A405 00 to 15 CPU Bus Error Unit Num- ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data over the CPU
ber bus, or a WDT (watchdog timer) error occurs in a CPU Bus Unit. (Bits 00 to
15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A410 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Duplicate ON when two CPU Bus Units are assigned the same unit number. (Bits 00
Number to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A422 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Error Unit ON when an error occurs during the transmission of data between the PLC
Number and CPU Bus Unit. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
A427 00 to 15 CPU Bus Unit Setting Error ON when the CPU Bus Units actually installed differ from the Units regis-
Unit Number tered in the I/O table. (Bits 00 to 15 correspond to unit numbers 0 to 15.)
3-5 PLC Operation Mode (Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode)

The CVM1/CV-series CPU Units can be set to synchronous mode or asyn-
chronous mode. In synchronous mode, the CPU Unit synchronizes process-
ing of the instruction execution cycle (instruction execution and I/O refreshing)
and peripheral servicing cycle (peripheral servicing of devices such as CPU
Bus Units). Asynchronous mode is an non-synchronized, high-speed pro-
cessing mode.
The default processing setting is asynchronous mode. For details, refer to the
CV Ladder Diagram Operation Manual (W202-E1-5).
• The PC Link Unit is a CPU Bus Unit, so the LR Area is refreshed in the
peripheral processing cycle.
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Replacement Checklists Section 3-6
• The PC Link I/O response characteristics depend on the PLC model. For
example, the PC Link data refreshing of a CVM1/CV-series PLC set for
synchronous mode processing is about one cycle (one instruction execu-
tion cycle) longer than it would be in a C1000H/C2000H PLC.
For details on I/O response times, refer to Appendix C PC Link System I/
O Response Time.
• When the CPU Unit is set for asynchronous mode processing, the periph-
eral processing cycle is not synchronized with the instruction execution
cycle, so the data in the LR Area may change within an instruction execu-
tion cycle. Consequently, we generally recommend using synchronous
mode processing. Select synchronous operation in the PLC Setup (in the
Execute control 2 settings).
• The I/O response time tends to be longer when using synchronous mode
processing.
Asynchronous mode can be used to reduce the I/O response time, but it
is possible for the content of words to change during execution of an
instruction that accesses many words. To ensure the uniformity of a block
of words, use the DISABLE ACCESS IOSP(187) and ENABLE ACCESS
IORS(188) instructions or the CPU Bus Service Disable Bits in A015 to
prevent the words from being changed by peripheral servicing during
instruction execution.
3-6 Replacement Checklists

This section provides a checklist for PC Link settings when upgrading from a
C500/C1000H/C2000H to a CVM1/CV-series Rack. It is assumed that only
the PLC is being replaced and the basic PC Link system layout and settings
(such as the level settings, number of LR bits/Unit, and node addresses) are
being left unchanged.
Check the system in advance and prepare a system configuration diagram
(showing the models of all PC Link Units and switch settings) and ladder dia-
gram specifications (showing the program specifications in the PLC being
replaced) in advance.
Based on the PC Link system diagram, the replacement pattern can be classi-
fied as pattern A, B, or C. Select the corresponding pattern checklist and
make the necessary settings indicated in the replacement checklist.
Pattern Selection
Flowchart Contains mid-sized PLCs
Check (C200H@ or CS-series).
system configuration.
Contains only large PLCs Pattern A

(C500/C1000H/C2000H).
Check Single-level LK003 mode

PC Link level settings.
Single-level LK009 mode Pattern B

or multi-level mode
Contains 3G2A5-LK009
Check PC Link Units.
PC Link Unit models.
Contains C500-LK009-V1 Pattern C

PC Link Units only.
Pattern A
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Note (1) There will be data errors in the LR Area if the same node address is set
on two PC Link Units in the same level. This condition is not detected as
a Unit error, so be sure to check the node address settings.
(2) There will be data errors in the LR Area if two PC Link Units with the same
level settings (both single-level, both multi-level link #0, or both multi-level
link #0) are mounted in the same PLC. This condition is not detected as
a Unit error, so be sure to check the level/link number settings.
(3) The Level/Link settings determine how many of PC Link Units can be
mounted in a PLC. One Unit can be mounted with single-level operation
and two Units can be mounted with multi-level operation (one set to Link
#0 and the other set to Link #1).
The following table shows the PC Link Unit models that may be included in
each pattern.
Model Pattern A Pattern B Pattern C
3G2A5-LK003-E --- Yes ---
3G2A5-LK009 --- Yes Yes
C500-LK009-V1 Yes Yes Yes
C200H-LK401 Yes --- ---
3G2A5-LK003-E and 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units can not be included in the

PC Link system to which the CVM1-LK401 will be connected. The CVM1-
LK401 can be connected only to PC Links containing CVM1-LK401, C200H-
LK401, and C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units.
The pattern B and pattern C systems may contain 3G2A5-LK003-E and
3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units. In these cases, the 3G2A5-LK003-E and
3G2A5-LK009 Units must be replaced with C500-LK009-V1 Units in order to
add a CVM1-LK401.
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Switches • CVM1-LK401
LK401
RUN
ERC ERH
THIS
LINK 0 OTHER
Unit Number Setting Switches
Node Address Setting Switches

S
6
DIP Switch (SW1)
Transmission Line Selector Switch

PCL
SW1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
ON
Number of LR bits setting

(Pins 6 to 8)
Level/Link Number setting

(Pins 3 and 4)
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• 3G2A5-LK003-E
LK003
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PC LINK
Front-panel Rear-panel
DIP Switch DIP Switch
ON ON ON
1 2 3 4
ON
1 2 3 45 6 7 8
Pins 6 to 8: Pin 2: Always OFF

Number of Pin 1: Terminating Resistance Setting Switch
LR bits setting
Pins 1 to 5: Node address setting
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• 3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-V1
PC LINK
SW2
ON
1 2 3 4
DPS-4
Transmission Line
Selector Switch
SW3
SW1
ON 1 2 3 4
ON ON ON
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pins 3 and 4: Level/Link Number setting

Pins 6 to 8:
Pin 2: LED Display Pattern (A/B) selector
Number of
LR bits setting Pin 1: Terminating Resistance setting
Pins 1 to 5: Node address setting
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3-6-1 Pattern A: Mixed Mid-sized and Large PLCs

The pattern A system contains mid-sized (C200H@ or CS-series) PLCs and
large (C500, C1000H, or C2000H) PLCs. Set the replacement PC Link Units
as shown in the following table.
Checklist 1 Use the following checklist when replacing a C500-LK009-V1 with a CVM1-
LK401.
Item Original Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks
CPU Bus Not applicable Any unique number in setting Do not mount more PC
Unit unit range (Do not set the same unit Link Units than allowed.
number number on two CPU Bus Units in a
PLC.)
Node Check setting on pins 1 to 5: [ ] Set the CVM1-LK401’s node Check the node address
address Pins Node Pins Node address to the same node address settings on other nodes in
1 to 5 address 1 to 5 address that was set on the C500-LK009- the PC Link to confirm
V1. (Set the rotary switches in 2- that the same address is
00000 0 10000 16 digit decimal.) not already taken.
00001 1 10001 17 A Unit error will not occur
NODE
00010 2 10010 18 No. if the same node address
is set on two PC Link
00011 3 10011 19
0 0 Units in the same PC
×101 ×100
00100 4 10100 20 Link, but there will be
00101 5 10101 21 data errors in the LR
Area.
00110 6 10110 22
00111 7 10111 23
01000 8 11000 24
01001 9 11001 25
01010 10 11010 26
01011 11 11011 27
01100 12 11100 28
01101 13 11101 29
01110 14 11110 30
01111 15 11111 31
Number of Check setting on pins 6 to 8 of SW1: Set the same number of LR bits Make the “number of LR
LR Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units that was set on the C500-LK009- bits” setting on the polling
V1. node (node 0) in the PC
Pins Pin 3 of SW3 Pins Pin 3 Link. The “number of LR
6 to 8 6 to 8 bits” settings on the other
1 (Single- 0 (Multi-level) 1 (Single- 0 (Multi- nodes (polled nodes) are
level LK009) level LK009) level) ignored.
000 32 bits/ 32 bits/ 000 32 bits/ 32 bits/ Set the same level/link
32 (8) Units 16 (8) Units 32 Units 16 Units number (next item in
001 64 bits/ 64 bits/ 001 64 bits/ 64 bits/ table) that was set on the
16 (8) Units 8 (4) Units 16 Units 8 Units Unit being replaced. If an
invalid setting is set, the
010 128 bits/ 128 bits/ 010 128 bits/ 128 bits/
8 (4) Units 4 (2) Units 8 Units 4 Units max. valid number of bits
setting will be used
011 256 bits/ 256 bits/ 011 256 bits/ 256 bits/ instead.
4 (2) Units 2 (*1) Units 4 Units 2 Units
The number of Units
100 512 bits/ Invalid setting 100 512 bits/ Invalid set- listed in parentheses for
2 (*1) Units 2 Units ting the C500-LK009-V1 is the
101 Invalid set- 101 Invalid set- maximum number of
ting ting Units for the C500 PLC.
110 110 The (*1) setting is invalid
111 111 for the C500.
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Item Original Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks

Level/Link Check setting on pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Pins 3 and 4: Set the same Level/ The CVM1-LK401’s sin-
Number [ ] Link Number as set on the C500- gle-level mode is equiva-
LK009-V1. lent to the C500-LK009-
Pins Level/Link Number setting Pins Level/Link Number set- V1’s single-level LK009
ting mode. The CVM1-LK401
3&4 3&4 cannot emulate the sin-
11 Single-level LK009 11 Single-level (Either 11 or gle-level LK003 mode.
10 Single-level LK003 10 10 can be set.) Pattern A systems do not
01 Multi-level Link #1 01 Multi-level Link #1 include Units set to sin-
gle-level LK003 mode.
00 Multi-level Link #0 00 Multi-level Link #0
Transmis- Check setting on SW2: WIRE switch: Set the same setting ---
sion Line [ Up (4-wire) Down (2-wire)] as set on the C500-LK009-V1.
Selector Up 4-wire/Use optical fiber cable. 4 (left) 4-wire/Use optical fiber
cable.
Down 2-wire/Use electrical cable. 2 (right) 2-wire/Use electrical
cable.
Terminating Check setting on pin 1 of SW3: TER switch: Set the same setting ---
Resistance [ 1(ON )/ 0 (OFF)] as set on the C500-LK009-V1.
1 Terminator connected. ON Terminator connected.
(left)
0 Terminator not connected. OFF Terminator not con-
(right) nected.
LR Area LR 00 to LR 63 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 N is the CPU Bus Unit’s
(or LR 00 to LR 31 in the C500) unit number.
PC Link Error SR 247 to SR 250 CIO 1500 + 25 × N to
and PLC Run (or SR 58 and SR 62 in the C500) CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3
Flags
Level Flags Level #1 AR 2411 Level CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4,
(Except C500) #1 bit 11
Single-level or level AR 2412 Single- CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4,
#0 (Except C500) level or bit 12
level #0
PC Link Unit Level #1 SR 25210 Corresponding bit in A001 (CPU
Restart Bits (SR 6010 in C500) Bus Unit Restart Bits)
Single-level or level SR 25214
#0 (SR 6014 in C500)
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3-6-2 Pattern B: C500 PLCs in Single-level LK003 Mode Only

The pattern B system contains only C500 PLCs operating in single-level
LK003 mode. The PC Link’s level setting must be changed to single-level
LK009 mode. All 3G2A5-LK003-E and 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units in the PC
Link must be replaced with C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units (including 3G2A5-
LK003-E and 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link Units in PLCs other than the one being
replaced).
Checklist 2 Use the following checklist when replacing a 3G2A5-LK003-E with a C500-
LK009-V1.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK003-E Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks
Node Check setting on pins 1 to 5: Set the C500-LK009-V1’s node address to The setting range for the
address [ ] the same node address set on the 3G2A5- 3G2A5-LK003-E’s node
LK003-E. address is 0 to 7. When
Pins 1 to 5 Node address Pins 1 to 5 Node address the CPU Unit is a C500
model, set the C500-
XX000 0 00000 0 LK009-V1’s node
XX001 1 00001 1 address in the 0 to 7
XX010 2 00010 2 range as well.
Check the node address
XX011 3 00011 3
settings on other nodes in
XX100 4 00100 4 the PC Link to confirm
XX101 5 00101 5 that the same address is
not already taken.
XX110 6 00110 6
A Unit error will not be
XX111 7 00111 7 detected if the same
Pins 1 and 2 of the front-panel When a C500 PLC is being used, the node node address is set on
switch are not used and do not address setting range is 0 to 7. Do not set a two PC Link Units in the
affect the node address setting. node address higher than 7. same PC Link, but there
will be data errors in the
LR Area.
Number of Check setting on pins 6 to 8: Set the same number of LR bits that was set Make the “number of LR
LR Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units on the 3G2A5-LK003-E. bits” setting on the polling
node (node 0) in the PC
Pins 6 to 8 LR bits setting Pins 6 to 8 LR bits setting Link. The “number of LR
000 256 bits / 2 Units 000 32 bits / 8 Units bits” settings on the other
001 128 bits / 4 Units 001 64 bits / 8 Units nodes (polled nodes) are
ignored.
010 64 bits / 8 Units 010 128 bits / 4 Units
Set the replacement
011 011 256 bits / 2 Units C500-LK009-V1’s level/
100 100 Invalid setting link number (next item in
101 101 table) to single-level
LK009 mode. Settings
110 110 011 to 111 are invalid set-
111 111 tings in the C500-LK009-
V1.
Level/Link Not applicable. Pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Set to single-level The 3G2A5-LK003-E
Number LK009 mode (11). supports only single-level
Pins 3 & 4 Level/Link Number setting LK003 mode.
11 Single-level LK009
10 Single-level LK003
01 Multi-level Link #1
Transmission Not applicable. SW2: Set to down (2-wire/Electrical cable). The 3G2A5-LK003-E
Line Selector Up 4-wire/Use optical fiber cable. does not support optical
fiber cable; it supports
Down 2-wire/Use electrical cable. only electrical cables.
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Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK003-E Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks

Terminating Check pin 1 of rear-panel Pin 1 of SW3: Set the same terminator set- ---
Resistance switch: ting as set on the 3G2A5-LK003-E.
[ 1(ON )0 (OFF)]
1 Terminator con- 1 Terminator connected.
nected.
0 Terminator not 0 Terminator not connected.
connected.
LR Area LR 00 to LR 31 LR 00 to LR 31 The C500-LK009-V1 is
PC Link Error SR 62 SR 62 set to single-level LK009
and PLC Run mode, so the level #1
Flags flags and control bits are
not used.
Level Flags Not applicable. Level #1 AR 2411
Single-level or level #0 AR 2412
PC Link Unit SR 6014 Level #1 SR 6010
Restart Bits Single-level or level #0 SR 6014
Checklist 3 Use the following checklist when replacing a 3G2A5-LK009 or C500-LK009-

V1 in single-level LK003 mode with a C500-LK009-V1 in single-level LK009
mode.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009/ Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks
C500-LK009-V1
Node address Check setting on pins 1 to 5: [ ] Set the node address to the same When the CPU Unit is a C500
one set on the original Unit. model, set the C500-LK009-
Pins 1 to 5 Node address Pins 1 to 5 Node address V1’s node address in the 0 to
7 range.
00000 0 00000 0
Check the node address set-
00001 1 00001 1 tings on other nodes in the PC
00010 2 00010 2 Link to confirm that the same
00011 3 00011 3 address is not already taken.
00100 4 00100 4
detected if the same node
00101 5 00101 5 address is set on two PC Link
00110 6 00110 6 Units in the same PC Link, but
there will be data errors in the
00111 7 00111 7
LR Area.
When a C500 PLC is being used, When a C500 PLC is being used, the
the node address setting range is node address setting range is 0 to 7.
0 to 7. Do not set a node address higher
than 7.
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Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009/ Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks

C500-LK009-V1
Number of LR Check setting on pins 6 to 8: Set the same number of LR bits that Make the “number of LR bits”
Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units was set on the original Unit. setting on the polling node
(node 0) in the PC Link. The
Pins 6 to 8 Single-level LK003 Pins 6 to 8 Single-level LK009 “number of LR bits” settings
mode mode on the other nodes (polled
000 256 bits / 2 Units 000 32 bits / 8 Units nodes) are ignored.
001 128 bits / 4 Units 001 64 bits / 8 Units In pattern B, the original C500-
010 64 bits / 8 Units 010 128 bits / 4 Units LK009-V1/3G2A5-LK009 is
set to single-level LK003
011 64 bits / 8 Units 011 256 bits / 2 Units mode. Set the replacement
100 (See note.) 100 Invalid setting C500-LK009-V1’s level/link
number (next item in table) to
101 101
single-level LK009 mode. that
110 110 was set on the Unit being
111 111 replaced.
Note:
Settings 011 to 111 are invalid
settings in the C500-LK009-
V1, but the number of LR bits
will be set to 64 bits/8 Units if
the setting is in the invalid
range.
Level/Link Pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Check if set Pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Set to single- Set the replacement C500-
Number to single-level LK003 mode (10). level LK009 mode (11). LK009-V1’s level/link number
Pins 3 & 4 Level/Link Number Pins 3 & 4 Level/Link Number set- to single-level LK009 mode.
setting ting
11 Single-level LK009 11 Single-level LK009
10 Single-level LK003 10 Single-level LK003
Transmission Check SW2: SW2: Set to the same as the original ---
Line Selector [Up (4-wire) / Down (2-wire)] 3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-V1.
Up 4-wire/Use optical Up 4-wire/Use optical fiber
fiber cable. cable.
Down 2-wire/Use electrical Down 2-wire/Use electrical
cable. cable.
Terminating Check pin 1 of SW3: Pin 1 of SW3: Set to the same as the ---
Resistance [ 1(ON )/0 (OFF)] original 3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-
V1.
1 Terminator con- 1 Terminator connected.
nected.
0 Terminator not con- 0 Terminator not con-
nected. nected.
LR Area LR 00 to LR 31 LR 00 to LR 31 When the PC Link Unit is set
PC Link Error SR 62 SR 62 to single-level LK003 mode,
and PLC Run the level #1 PC Link Unit
Flags Restart Bit does not function.
Level Flags Not applicable. Level #1 AR 2411 When the PC Link Unit is set
to single-level LK009 mode in
Single- AR 2412 pattern B, the status flags and
level or control bits for level #1 are not
level #0 used.
PC Link Unit SR 6014 Level #1 SR 6010
Restart Bits Single- SR 6014
level or
level #0
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Checklist 4 Use the following checklist when replacing a 3G2A5-LK003-E with a CVM1-
LK401.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK003-E Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks
CPU Bus Unit Not applicable Any unique number in setting range Do not mount more PC Link
unit number (Do not set the same unit number on Units than allowed.
two CPU Bus Units in a PLC.)
Node Check pins 1 to 5: [ ] Set the CVM1-LK401’s node address The setting range for the
address Pins Node address to the same node address that was set 3G2A5-LK003-E’s node
1 to 5 on the 3G2A5-LK003-E. (Set the rotary address is 0 to 7.
switches in 2-digit decimal in the range Check the node address set-
XX000 0 00 to 07.) tings on other nodes in the PC
XX001 1 Link to confirm that the same
NODE
XX010 2 No. address is not already taken.
XX011 3 A Unit error will not occur if
0 0
×101 ×100 the same node address is set
XX100 4
on two PC Link Units in the
XX101 5 same PC Link, but there will
XX110 6 be data errors in the LR Area.
XX111 7
Pins 1 and 2 of the front-panel
switch are not used and do not
affect the node address setting.
Number of Check setting on pins 6 to 8: Set the same number of LR bits that Make the “number of LR bits”
LR Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units was set on the 3G2A5-LK003-E. setting on the polling node
Pins LR bits setting Pins 6 to 8 Pin 3 (single-level) “number of LR bits” settings
6 to 8 on the other nodes (polled
000 256 bits / 2 Units 000 32 bits / 32 Units nodes) are ignored.
001 128 bits / 4 Units 001 64 bits / 16 Units When a C500 PLC is replaced
010 64 bits / 8 Units 010 128 bits / 8 Units with a CVM1/CV-series PLC,
the maximum number of Units
011 011 256 bits / 4 Units is double the original value for
100 100 512 bits / 2 Units the same number of LR bits,
101 101 Invalid setting because the LR Area is twice
as large.
110 110
Set the level/link number (next
111 111 item in table) to single-level
mode.
Level/Link Not applicable. Pins 3 and 4: Set both pins to 1 (single- The 3G2A5-LK003-E supports
Number level). only single-level LK003 mode.
Pins 3 and 4 Level/Link Number set- Set the replacement CVM1-
ting LK401 to single-level mode.
11 Single-level (Set either
10 11 or 10.)
Transmission Not applicable. WIRE switch: Set to 2 (right). The 3G2A5-LK003-E does not
Line Selector 4 (left) 4-wire/Use optical fiber support optical fiber cable; it
cable. supports only electrical
cables.
2 (right) 2-wire/Use electrical
cable.
Terminating Check pin 1 of rear-panel switch: TER switch: Set the same setting as ---
Resistance [ 1(ON )/0 (OFF)] set on the 3G2A5-LK003-E.
1 Terminator connected. ON (left) Terminator connected.
0 Terminator not con- OFF (right) Terminator not con-
nected. nected.
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Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK003-E Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks

LR Area LR 00 to LR 31 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 N is the CPU Bus Unit’s unit
PC Link Error SR 62 CIO 1500 + 25 × N to number.
and PLC Run CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3 When the CVM1-LK401 is set
Flags to single-level mode, the Level
Level Flags Not applicable. Level #1 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4, Flag for level #1 does not func-
bit 11 tion.
Single-level CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4,
or level #0 bit 12
PC Link Unit SR 6014 Corresponding bit in A001 (CPU Bus
Restart Bits Unit Restart Bits)

V1 in single-level LK003 mode with a CVM1-LK401.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009/ Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks
C500-LK009-V1
CPU Bus Unit Not applicable Any unique number in setting range Do not mount more PC Link
unit number (Do not set the same unit number on Units than allowed.
two CPU Bus Units in a PLC.)
Node Node address: [ ] Set the CVM1-LK401’s node address Check the node address set-
address Pins 1 to 5 Node address to the same node address that was tings on other nodes in the PC
set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500- Link to confirm that the same
00000 0 LK009-V1. (Set the rotary switches in address is not already taken.
00001 1 2-digit decimal in the range 00 to 07.) A Unit error will not occur if
00010 2 NODE the same node address is set
No. on two PC Link Units in the
00011 3
same PC Link, but there will
00100 4 0 0 be data errors in the LR Area.
×101 ×100
00101 5
00110 6
00111 7
When a C500 PLC is being used,
the node address setting range is
0 to 7.
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C500-LK009-V1
Number of Check setting on pins 6 to 8: Set the same number of LR bits that Make the “number of LR bits”
LR Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units was set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500- setting on the polling node
LK009-V1. (node 0) in the PC Link. The
Pins 6 to 8 Single-level LK003 Pins 6 to 8 Pin 3 (single-level) “number of LR bits” settings
mode on the other nodes (polled
nodes) are ignored.
When a C500 PLC is replaced
001 128 bits / 4 Units 001 64 bits / 16 Units with a CVM1/CV-series PLC,
010 64 bits / 8 Units 010 128 bits / 8 Units the maximum number of Units
is double the original value for
the same number of LR bits,
100 (See note.) 100 512 bits / 2 Units because the LR Area is twice
101 101 Invalid setting as large.
110 110 In pattern B, the original
3G2A5-LK009/C500-LK009-
111 111 V1 is set to single-level LK003
mode.
Set the level/link number (next
item in table) to single-level
mode.
Note:
Settings 011 to 111 are invalid
settings in the C500-LK009-
V1, but the number of LR bits
will be set to 64 bits/8 Units if
the setting is in the invalid
range.
Level/Link Pins 3 and 4: Check if set to sin- Pins 3 and 4: Set both pins to 1 (sin- Set the replacement CVM1-
Number gle-level LK003 mode (10). gle-level). LK401 to single-level mode.
Pins 3 & 4 Level/Link Number Pins 3 and 4 Level/Link Number
setting setting
11 Single-level LK009 11 Single-level (Set either
10 Single-level LK003 10 11 or 10.)
Transmission Check SW2: WIRE switch: Set the same setting as ---
Line Selector [Up (4-wire) Down (2-wire)] set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500-
LK009-V1.
Up 4-wire/Use optical 4 (left) 4-wire/Use optical
fiber cable. fiber cable.
Down 2-wire/Use electrical 2 (right) 2-wire/Use electrical
cable. cable.
Terminating Check pin 1 of SW3: TER switch: Set the same setting as ---
Resistance [ 1(ON )/0 (OFF)] set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500-
LK009-V1.
1 Terminator con- ON (left) Terminator connected.
nected.
0 Terminator not con- OFF (right) Terminator not con-
nected. nected.
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C500-LK009-V1
LR Area LR 00 to LR 31 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 When the PC Link Unit is set
PC Link Error SR 62 CIO 1500 + 25 × N to to single-level LK003 mode,
and PLC Run CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3 the level #1 PC Link Unit
Flags Restart Bit does not function.
Level Flags Not applicable. Level #1 CIO 1500 + 25 × N + N is the CPU Bus Unit’s unit
4, bit 11 number.
When the CVM1-LK401 is set
Single-level CIO 1500 + 25 × N +
or level #0 4, bit 12 to single-level mode, the Level
Flag for level #1 does not func-
PC Link Unit SR 6014 Corresponding bit in A001 (CPU Bus tion.
Restart Bits Unit Restart Bits)
3-6-3 Pattern C: Large PLCs in Multi-level or Single-level LK009 Mode

The pattern C system contains only large PLCs (C500, C1000H, and
C2000H) operating in single-level LK009 mode. All 3G2A5-LK009 PC Link
Units in the PC Link must be replaced with C500-LK009-V1 PC Link Units.
Checklist 6 Use the following checklist when replacing a 3G2A5-LK009 with a C500-
LK009-V1.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009 Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks
Node address Check setting on pins 1 to 5: [ ] Pins 1 to 5: Set exactly the same DIP
For details on the settings, refer to Set the same setting as on the switch setting.
Checklist 1. 3G2A5-LK009. Check the node address set-
tings on other nodes in the PC
Link to confirm that the same
address is not already taken.
detected if the same node
address is set on two PC Link
Units in the same PC Link, but
there will be data errors in the
LR Area.
Number of LR Check setting on pins 6 to 8: Pins 6 to 8: Set exactly the same DIP
Bits [ ] Set the same setting as on the switch setting.
3G2A5-LK009. Make the “number of LR bits”
For details on the settings, refer to
Checklist 1. setting on the polling node
“number of LR bits” settings
on the other nodes (polled
nodes) are ignored.
Level/Link Check setting on pins 3 and 4 of Pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Set the same Set exactly the same DIP
Number SW3. setting as on the 3G2A5-LK009. switch setting.
[ ]
Checklist 1.
Transmission Check SW2: SW2: Set to the same as the that was Set exactly the same switch
Line Selector [Up (4-wire) / Down (2-wire)] set on the 3G2A5-LK009. setting.
Checklist 1.
Terminating Check pin 1 of SW3: Pin 1 of SW3: Set to the same as the Set exactly the same switch
Resistance [ 1(ON )/0 (OFF)] that was set on the 3G2A5-LK009. setting.
Checklist 1.
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Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009 Replacement Unit: C500-LK009-V1 Remarks

LR Area LR 00 to LR 63 LR 00 to LR 63 ---
(LR 00 to LR 31 in C500) (LR 00 to LR 31 in C500)
PC Link Error SR 247 to SR 250/SR258 SR 247 to SR 250/SR258
and PLC Run (SR 62 in C500) (SR 62 in C500)
Flags
Level Flags Level #1 AR 2411 Level #1 AR 2411
(Except C500) (Except C500)
Single- AR 2412 Single- AR 2412
level or (Except C500) level or (Except C500)
level #0 level #0
PC Link Unit Level #1 SR 25210 Level #1 SR 25210
Restart Bits (SR 6010 in C500) (SR 6010 in C500)
Single- SR 25214 Single- SR 25214
level or (SR 6014 in C500) level or (SR 6014 in C500)
level #0 level #0

V1 with a CVM1-LK401.
Item Original Unit: 3G2A5-LK009/C500- Replacement Unit: CVM1-LK401 Remarks
LK009-V1
CPU Bus Not applicable Any unique number in setting Do not mount more PC
Unit unit range (Do not set the same unit Link Units than allowed.
number number on two CPU Bus Units in a
PLC.)
Node Check setting on pins 1 to 5: [ ] Set the CVM1-LK401’s node Check the node address
address Pins Node Pins Node address to the same node address settings on other nodes in
1 to 5 address 1 to 5 address that was set on the 3G2A5-LK009/ the PC Link to confirm
C500-LK009-V1. Set the rotary that the same address is
00000 0 10000 16 switches in 2-digit decimal. not already taken.
00001 1 10001 17 If upgrading from a C500 PLC, set A Unit error will not occur
00010 2 10010 18 a node address between 00 and if the same node address
00011 3 10011 19 07. is set on two PC Link
Units in the same PC
00100 4 10100 20 NODE
Link, but there will be
No.
00101 5 10101 21 data errors in the LR
0 0 Area.
00110 6 10110 22 ×101 ×100
00111 7 10111 23
01000 8 11000 24
01001 9 11001 25
01010 10 11010 26
01011 11 11011 27
01100 12 11100 28
01101 13 11101 29
01110 14 11110 30
01111 15 11111 31
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LK009-V1
Number of Check setting on pins 6 to 8 of SW1: Set the same number of LR bits Make the “number of LR
LR Bits [ ] Bits / [ ] Units that was on the 3G2A5-LK009/ bits” setting on the polling
C500-LK009-V1. node (node 0) in the PC
Pins Pin 3 of SW3 Pins Pin 3 Link. The “number of LR
6 to 8 6 to 8 bits” settings on the other
1 (Single- 0 (Multi-level) 1 (Single- 0 (Multi- nodes (polled nodes) are
level LK009) level) level) ignored.
000 32 bits/ 32 bits/ 000 32 bits/ 32 bits/ Set the same level/link
32 (8) Units 16 (8) Units 32 Units 16 Units number (next item in
001 64 bits/ 64 bits/ 001 64 bits/ 64 bits/ table) that was set on the
16 (8) Units 8 (4) Units 16 Units 8 Units Unit being replaced.
010 128 bits/ 128 bits/ 010 128 bits/ 128 bits/ The number of Units
8 (4) Units 4 (2) Units 8 Units 4 Units listed in parentheses for
the 3G2A5-LK009/C500-
011 256 bits/ 256 bits/ 011 256 bits/ 256 bits/
LK009-V1 is the maxi-
4 (2) Units 2 (*1) Units 4 Units 2 Units
mum number of Units for
100 512 bits/ 256 bits/2 Units 100 512 bits/ Invalid set- the C500 PLC. The (*1)
2 (*1) Units (*2) 2 Units ting setting is invalid for the
101 256 bits/ 101 Invalid set- C500.
110 2 Units (*2) 110 ting (*2) These settings are
not supported by the
111 111 C500-LK009-V. If one of
these values is set, the
max. valid number of bits
will be used instead.
Level/Link Check setting on pins 3 and 4 of SW3: Pins 3 and 4: Set the same Level/ The CVM1-LK401’s sin-
Number [ ] Link Number as set on the 3G2A5- gle-level mode is equiva-
LK009/C500-LK009-V1. lent to the C500-LK009-
Pins Level/Link Number setting Pins Level/Link Number set- V1’s single-level LK009
ting mode. The CVM1-LK401
3&4 3&4 cannot emulate the sin-
11 Single-level LK009 11 Single-level (Either 11 or gle-level LK003 mode.
10 Single-level LK003 10 10 can be set.) Pattern C systems do not
01 Multi-level Link #1 01 Multi-level Link #1 include Units set to sin-
gle-level LK003 mode.
Transmis- Check setting on SW2: WIRE switch: Set the same setting ---
sion Line [ Up (4-wire)/ Down (2-wire)] as set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500-
Selector LK009-V1.
Up 4-wire/Use optical fiber cable. 4 (left) 4-wire/Use optical fiber
cable.
Down 2-wire/Use electrical cable. 2 (right) 2-wire/Use electrical
cable.
Terminating Check setting on pin 1 of SW3: TER switch: Set the same setting ---
Resistance [ 1(ON )/ 0 (OFF)] as set on the 3G2A5-LK009/C500-
LK009-V1.
1 Terminator connected. ON Terminator connected.
(left)
0 Terminator not connected. OFF Terminator not con-
(right) nected.
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LK009-V1
LR Area LR 00 to LR 63 CIO 1000 to CIO 1063 N is the CPU Bus Unit’s
(or LR 00 to LR 31 in the C500) unit number.
PC Link Error SR 247 to SR 250 CIO 1500 + 25 × N to
and PLC Run (or SR 58 and SR 62 in the C500) CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3
Flags
Level Flags Level #1 AR 2411 Level CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4,
(Except C500) #1 bit 11
Single-level or level AR 2412 Single- CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 4,
#0 (Except C500) level or bit 12
level #0
PC Link Unit Level #1 SR 25210 Corresponding bit in A001 (CPU
Restart Bits (SR 6010 in C500) Bus Unit Restart Bits)
Single-level or level SR 25214
#0 (SR 6014 in C500)
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SECTION 4
Starting the PC Link System
This section explains how to start the PC Link system and verify that links have been established.
4-1 Starting the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

4-2 Checking the PC Link’s Operating Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Starting the PC Link System Section 4-1
4-1 Starting the PC Link System

After replacing the PLCs and PC Link Units in the existing system and making
the necessary settings on the new PC Link Units, use a Programming Device
(CX-Programmer or a Programming Console) to make the necessary settings
in the PLC and start the PC Link.
Checkpoints Check the following items before starting the system. For details, refer to 3-6
Replacement Checklists.
1. Have PLCs been replaced with CVM1/CV-series PLCs?
2. Have PC Link Units been replaced with CVM1-LK401 Units?
3. Are the switch settings on the CVM1-LK401 Units correct?
4. Is the Unit wiring and communications cable wiring correct?
5. Are the changes to the ladder program, LR Area, and Status Area correct?
Startup Procedure
1,2,3... 1. Turn ON the power to the replacement CVM1/CV-series PLC and connect
the Programming Device (Programming Console or CX-Programmer).
2. Create the I/O table.
• For details on creating the I/O table with a Programming Console, refer to
the CVM1-PRS21-E Programming Console Operation Manual (W222).
• For details on creating the I/O table with the CX-Programmer, refer to the
CX-Programmer Operation Manual.
• The I/O table cannot be created offline with Version 4.0 or earlier versions
of the CX-Programmer. In that case, create the I/O table online.
• The CVM1-LK401 PC Link Units cannot be registered with Version 4.0 or
earlier versions of the CX-Programmer, so those PC Link Units will be
listed as unknown when the I/O table is read.
• It is not necessary to register this PC Link Unit in the routing table.
3. Set the CPU Unit’s mode to synchronous operation mode in the PLC Set-
up.
The C500, C1000H, and C2000H PLCs operate in synchronous operation
mode.
The default mode for the CVM1/CV-series PLCs is asynchronous opera-
tion mode, but the data in the LR Area may change within one execution
cycle in asynchronous mode and adjacent words may not contain synchro-
nous data. We recommend changing to synchronous mode when connect-
ing to a PC Link system. For details, refer to 3-5 PLC Operation Mode
(Synchronous/Asynchronous Mode).
• When changing the PLC Setup with the CX-Programmer, select PLC
Setup - Execution Controls - Execute Processing, and select Syn-
chronous. Make this setting in PROGRAM mode. The setting will be
enabled the next time that the power is turned ON.
The setting can also be changed with the CVSS, but it cannot be changed
with a Programming Console.
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Checking the PC Link’s Operating Conditions Section 4-2
4-2 Checking the PC Link’s Operating Conditions

LED Indicators Turn ON the power supplies to all PLCs in the PC Link system and check the
status of the PC Link Units’ LED Indicators with the PLCs in PROGRAM
mode.
CVM1-LK401 Indicators
LK401
RUN
ERC ERH
THIS
LINK0 OTHER
Meaning of the CVM1-LK401 LED Indicators

RUN Green Lit The Unit is operating normally. (Lit after initial-
(Run) ization is completed.)
Not lit Unit error
ERC Red Lit A hardware error or node address setting
(Communications error occurred. (See note.)
error) Flashing A link error occurred with the polling node
link, Local Unit link, or Other Unit link.
ERH Red Lit An error occurred in the PLC, such as a CPU
(PLC error) Unit error, PLC interface error, EEPROM
error, unit number setting error, or I/O table
setting error.
LINK0 Yellow Lit Normal status, link established with Node 0
(Node 0/Polling (polling node)
node link) Not lit Error status, link not established with Node 0
(polling node)
(Local Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with local
Unit
(Other Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with other
Unit
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Checking the PC Link’s Operating Conditions Section 4-2
Checking the PC Link’s The following table compares common LED Indicator displays with those of
Status with LED Indicators the C500-LK009-V1 and C200H-LK401. ( : Lit, : Not lit, : Flashing)
Indicator status Meaning
CVM1-LK401 C200H-LK401 C500-LK009-V1
(Display pattern B)
LK401
Node 0 (the polling node), the local node,
LK401
LINK 0 and other nodes are operating normally.
RUN RUN THIS
ERC ERH LINK0 THIS
ERROR LINK
OTHER
THIS
LINK0 OTHER RUN

ERROR
LK401
The local node is not node 0 and could
LK401 LINK 0
RUN THIS
not establish communications with other
RUN
ERC ERH LINK0 THIS nodes after power was turned ON.
ERROR LINK
OTHER
THIS
LINK0 OTHER
RUN
ERROR
LK401
The local node is node 0 and could not
LK401
RUN THIS
LINK 0 establish communications with other
RUN
ERC ERH LINK0 OTHER THIS nodes after power was turned ON.
ERROR LINK
OTHER
THIS
RUN
LINK0 OTHER
ERROR
Indicator status Meaning

CVM1-LK401 C200H-LK401 C500-LK009-V1
(Display pattern B)
LK401
An error occurred in a node other than the
LK401
LINK 0 local node and node 0.
RUN THIS
RUN
ERC ERH
LINK0 OTHER THIS
ERROR LINK
OTHER
THIS
LINK0 OTHER RUN

ERROR
LK401
The local node is not node 0 and a com-
LK401
LINK 0 munications error occurred between the
RUN RUN THIS
ERC ERH
LINK0 OTHER THIS local node and node 0 (the polling node).
ERROR LINK
OTHER
THIS
RUN
LINK0 OTHER
ERROR
No equivalent Indicator A node address setting error occurred.

LK401 LK401
RUN THIS
status This error occurs when the node address
RUN
ERC ERH
LINK0 OTHER is set outside of the allowed range.
ERROR
Single-level: 00 to 31
THIS Multi-level: 00 to 15
LINK0 OTHER
Note Check the switch settings before operation. If the PC Link Unit’s node address
is duplicated on another node in the PC Link, the ERC and ERROR Indicators
will not light, but data errors will occur in the LR Area.
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SECTION 5
Error Processing
This section provides tables to help identify and correct errors in the PC Link system.
5-1 Troubleshooting with LED Indicators. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5-2 Troubleshooting with Status Area Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Troubleshooting with LED Indicators Section 5-1
5-1 Troubleshooting with LED Indicators

LED Indicators The LED Indicators on the front of the PC Link Unit indicate when an error has
occurred.
• Display
LK401
RUN
ERC ERH
THIS
LINK0 OTHER

RUN Green Lit The Unit is operating normally. (Lit after initial-
(Run) ization is completed.)
Not lit Unit error
ERC Red Lit A hardware error or node address setting error
(Communica- occurred. (See note.)
tions error) Flashing A link error occurred with the polling node link,
Local Unit link, or Other Unit link.
ERH Red Lit An error occurred in the PLC, such as a CPU
(PLC error) Unit error, PLC interface error, EEPROM error,
unit number setting error, or I/O table setting
error.
LINK0 Yellow Lit Normal status, link established with Node 0
(Node 0/Polling (polling node)
node link) Not lit Error status, link not established with Node 0
(polling node)
(Local Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with local Unit
(Other Unit link) Not lit Error status, link not established with other Unit
Note A node address setting error will occur when the node address is not in the
allowed setting range (0 to 31 for single-level operation or 0 to 15 for multi-
level operation).
A node address setting error will not occur if the same node address is set on
two PC Link Units, but there will be data errors in the LR Area. Be sure to set
a unique address on each Unit.
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Troubleshooting with Use the following table to identify and correct errors based on the LED Indica-
LED Indicators tor status.
Indicator status Probable cause Remedy
RUN ERC ERH LINK0 THIS OTHER
Not lit Not lit Not lit Not lit Not lit Not lit The PC Link Unit is faulty. Mount the Unit in another CPU Rack
and replace the Unit if the Error
recurs.
Power is not being supplied prop- Check the power supply voltage and
erly to the CPU Unit. supply the proper power.
The PC Link Unit is not mounted Secure the Unit in the Rack.
securely.
The PC Link Unit is mounted in a Mount the Unit in a slot that supports
slot that does not support it. it.
Not lit Not lit Lit Lit Lit Not lit Local node is the polling node Create a correct I/O table.
(node 0):
The affected Unit is not in the
CPU Unit’s I/O Table or is regis-
tered incorrectly.
Local node is the polling node Eliminate the CPU Unit’s error.
(node 0): Replace the CPU Unit if the error
The CPU Unit is faulty or an error recurs.
occurred in the CPU Unit so the
Unit is not being serviced.
Local node is the polling node Set the PC Link Unit’s unit number
(node 0): (as a CPU Bus Unit) between 0 and
The CPU Bus Unit unit number is 15.
not within the allowed range.
Local node is the polling node Set the unit numbers again to elimi-
(node 0): nate the duplication.
The same unit number is set on
another CPU Bus Unit in the PLC.
Not lit Not lit Lit Not lit --- Not lit Local node is a polled node: Create a correct I/O table.
The affected Unit is not in the
CPU Unit’s I/O Table or is regis-
tered incorrectly.
Local node is a polled node: Eliminate the CPU Unit’s error.
The CPU Unit is faulty.or an error Replace the CPU Unit if the error
occurred in the CPU Unit so the recurs.
Unit is not being serviced.
Local node is a polled node: Set the PC Link Unit’s unit number
The CPU Bus Unit unit number is (as a CPU Bus Unit) between 0 and
not within the allowed range. 15.
Local node is a polled node: Set the unit numbers again to elimi-
The same unit number is set on nate the duplication.
another CPU Bus Unit in the PLC.
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Lit Not lit --- Lit Lit Not lit Local node is the polling node Check the Terminating Resistance
(node 0): switch setting.
Cables are disconnected or con- Check the cable connections and fix
nected incorrectly. or replace the cable if necessary.
Local node is the polling node Set up the network with at least two
(node 0): functioning nodes.
There are no other nodes in the
PC Link.
The PC Link Unit is set incorrectly. Check whether there is another node
in the PC Link with the same node
address.
Check whether the level/link number
setting is correct.
Lit Not lit --- Not lit Not lit Not lit Local node is a polled node: Check the Terminating Resistance
Cables are disconnected or con- switch setting.
nected incorrectly. Check the cable connections and fix
or replace the cable if necessary.
Local node is a polled node: Set up the network with at least two
There are no other nodes in the functioning nodes.
PC Link.
address.
setting is correct.
Lit Lit Not lit Not lit Not lit Not lit The PC Link Unit is faulty or an Mount the Unit in another CPU Rack
error occurred in the PC Link Unit and replace the Unit if the Error
so that it can’t communicate prop- recurs.
erly.
Lit Lit --- Not lit Not lit Not lit The node address is set outside of Set the node address within the fol-
the allowed range. lowing ranges.
Single-level: 00 to 31
Multi-level: 00 to 15
Lit Flash- --- Lit Lit Not lit A polled node’s (another node’s) Check the Terminating Resistance
ing cables are disconnected or con- switch setting.
nected incorrectly. Check the cable connections and fix
An error occurred in communica- If noise is causing errors, check and
tions with a polled node (another correct the operating environment.
node). Separate the communications cables
from power/high voltage lines.
erly to the CPU Unit of a polled supply the proper power.
node (another node).
address.
setting is correct.
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Troubleshooting with Status Area Functions Section 5-2

Lit Flash- --- Not lit Lit Not lit A polling node’s (node 0) cables Check the Terminating Resistance
ing are disconnected or connected switch setting.
incorrectly. Check the cable connections and fix
erly to the CPU Unit of the polling supply the proper power.
node (node 0).
An error occurred in the CPU Unit Eliminate the CPU Unit’s error.
of the PLC in which the polling Replace the CPU Unit if the error
node is mounted. recurs.
address.
setting is correct.
Note (1) The PC Link Units will not detect an error even if there are two PC Link
Units with the same level settings (both single-level, both multi-level link
#0, or both multi-level link #1) in the same PLC. Be sure that the level/link
number settings are correct so that the PC Link operates properly.
(2) Check the switch settings and confirm that the same node address is not
set on more than one PC Link Unit in the PC Link. The PC Link Unit will
not detect an error even if the same node address is set on another PC
Link Unit, but there will be data errors in the LR Area.
5-2 Troubleshooting with Status Area Functions

PC Link Error and The first four words of the allocated CPU Bus Unit Area (CIO 1500 + 25 × N to
PLC Run Flags CIO 1500 + 25 × N + 3) contain flags that indicate the operating status of the
PC Link and each PLC connected to the PC Link system. (N is the unit num-
ber set on the PC Link Unit as a CPU Bus Unit.)
PLC Run Flags ON when the corresponding PLC is operating normally.
OFF when the corresponding PLC is stopped.
The PLC Run Flags can be read from any PLC in the system
to determine the operational status of each PLC in the PC
Link.
Operating in RUN or MONITOR mode: ON
PROGRAM mode or error occurred: OFF
PC Link Error Flags ON when there is a transfer error or a power interruption in the
corresponding PC Link Unit.
OFF when the PC Link Unit is operating normally.
If an error occurs when the power is turned ON and the PC
Link is not established, these flags will not operate (all OFF).
Flag Allocation in Single-

level Mode
Word PC Link Error Flags PLC Run Flags
(N = Unit number) 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
1500 + 25 × N 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24
1500 + 25 × N + 1 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
1500 + 25 × N + 2 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
1500 + 25 × N + 3 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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Troubleshooting with Status Area Functions Section 5-2
Flag Allocation in Multi-

level Mode
Word PC Link Error Flags PLC Run Flags
(N = Unit number) 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00
1500 + 25 × N Link 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
1500 + 25 × N + 1 #1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
1500 + 25 × N + 2 Link 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8
1500 + 25 × N + 3 #0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Troubleshooting with
Status Flags
Flag status Probable cause Remedy
PLC Run Flag OFF The PC Link Unit’s switch set- Check settings such as the level/link number, node address, and
tings are incorrect. number of LR bits.
Confirm that the PC Link Unit’s node address is not set on another
node in the PC Link.
Confirm that all of the nodes in the PC Link have the same level/
link number setting.
An error occurred in the PLC Refer to the PLC’s Operating Manual to clear the error.
in which the affected Unit is If the error recurs, replace the PLC.
mounted.
The PLC is stopped. Switch the PLC to RUN mode.
PC Link Error Flag The PC Link Unit’s switch set- Check settings such as the level/link number, node address, and
ON tings are incorrect. number of LR bits.
Confirm that the PC Link Unit’s node address is not set on another
node in the PC Link.
The cable is disconnected or Check the connections and the cable itself.
damaged.
An error occurred in the Check the affected Unit’s LED Indicators, identify the error using
affected Unit. the table in 5-1 Troubleshooting with LED Indicators, and correct
the error.
A communications error Check the length of the branch lines and main line.
occurred due to noise. Check the Terminating Resistance switch settings.
Separate the communications cables from power/high voltage
lines.
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Appendix A
Standard Models
PC Link Units
Applicable PLCs Model number Remarks
CVM1/CV Series CVM1-LK401 For details on compatibility, refer to the
C500, C1000H, and C2000H C500-LK009-V1 table PC Link Unit Combinations on
page 33.
C200H, C200HS, C200HX/HG/HE, and C200H-LK401
CS Series
Link Adapters
Applicable cables Model number Remarks
Electrical cable 3G2A9-AL001 RS-422/RS-485 (3 connectors)
Electrical and optical fiber cable 3G2A9-AL004-PE RS-232C (1 connector),
RS-422/RS-485 (1 connector), and
Optical (APF/PCF, 1 connector)
3G2A9-AL004-E RS-232C (1 connector),
RS-422/RS-485 (1 connector), and
Optical (PCF, 1 connector)
Optical fiber cable 3G2A9-AL002-E Optical (PCF, 3 connectors)
3G2A9-AL005-E (See note.) Optical (PCF, 1 connector)
Optical (AGF, 1 connector)
3G2A9-AL006-E (See note.) Optical (PCF, 1 connector)
Optical (AGF, 2 connectors)
3G2A9-AL002-PE Optical (APF/PCF, 3 connectors)
3G2A9-AL005-PE (See note.) Optical (APF/PCF, 1 connector)
Optical (AGF, 1 connector)
3G2A9-AL006-PE (See note.) Optical (APF/PCF, 1 connector)
Optical (AGF, 2 connectors)
Note The 3G2A9-AL005-(P)E and 3G2A9-AL006-(P)E are no longer being produced.
RS-485 Connectors
Name Model number Manufacturer
Connector XM2A-0901 OMRON
Housing XM2S-0911 OMRON
One XM2A-0901 Connector and one XM2S-0911 Connector Housing are included with the PC Link Unit.
Recommended Cable
Model number Manufacturer
CO-HC-ESV-3P × 7/0.2 (H-9293A) Hiragawa Hewtech Corp.
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Standard Models Appendix A
Optical Fiber Cables

All Plastic Optical Fiber Cable (APF)
Name Specifications Model number
Plastic Optical Fiber Cable Cable only (w/o connector) B500-PF002
Order in multiples of 5 m from 5 to 100 m, or in lengths of
200 m or 500 m
Optical Connector A With two optical connectors (brown) 3G5A2-C0001
For plastic optical fiber cable up to 10 m long
Optical Connector B With two optical connectors (black) 3G5A2-C0002
For plastic optical fiber cable between 8 and 20 m long
Plastic Optical Fiber Set 1 m cable with Connector A attached to both ends 3G5A2-PF101
Optical Connector Puller --- B500-TL101
• APF cable up to 20 m long can be used with Link Adapters with model numbers ending in the “-P” suffix.
• APF cable can not be used with Link Adapters without the “-P” suffix at the end of the model number.
• Connectors must be attached to the ends of the B500-PF002 cable by the user.
• The B500-TL101 Optical Connector Puller is no longer being produced.
Plastic Clad Optical Fiber Cable (PCF)

Name Specifications Model number
Optical Fiber Cable Operating temperature: 0.1 m 3G5A2-0F011
(Indoor use only) −10 to 70°C 1m 3G5A2-0F101
2m 3G5A2-0F201
3m 3G5A2-0F301
5m 3G5A2-0F501
10 m 3G5A2-0F111
20 m 3G5A2-0F211
30 m 3G5A2-0F311
40 m 3G5A2-0F411
50 m 3G5A2-0F511
Optical Fiber Cable Operating temperature: 1 to 500 m 3G5A2-0F002
(Indoor/outdoor use) −10 to 70°C (Order in multiples of 1 m.)
Operating temperature: 501 to 800 m
0 to 55°C (Order in multiples of 1 m.)
(Do not expose to direct sunlight.)
• PCF cable up to 200 m long can be used with Link Adapters with model numbers ending in the “-P” suffix.
• PCF cable up to 800 m long can be used with Link Adapters without the “-P” suffix at the end of the model
number.
• The cable lengths in the table above do not include the optical connectors at both ends of the cable.
• Since optical fiber cable cannot be cut and spliced easily like ordinary electrical cables, be sure to add
some extra length to the cable length when ordering.
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Appendix B
Link Adapter Specifications
Model number Function Connection method Power supply Power Weight

(Allowable range) consumption
3G2A9-AL001 Branches an RS-422 RS-422 Not required. --- 250 g
line. max.
RS-422 RS-422
3G2A9-AL002- Branches an optical Optical (APF/PCF) 100/200 VAC 10 VA max. 900 g

PE fiber line (APF or (85 to 132 VAC or max.
PCF). Optical Optical 170 to 264 VAC)
(APF/PCF) (APF/PCF)
or
3G2A9-AL002- Branches an optical Optical (PCF) 12 to 24 V AC/DC
E fiber line (PCF). (10.2 to 26.4 VAC
Optical Optical
(PCF) (PCF)
or VDC)
3G2A9-AL004- Branches an optical Optical (APF/PCF) 100/200 VAC 10 VA max. 1 kg

PE fiber line (APF or (85 to 132 VAC or max.
PCF) and RS-232C/ RS-422 RS-232C
170 to 264 VAC)
RS-422 line.
3G2A9-AL004- Branches an optical Optical (APF/PCF)
E fiber line (PCF) and
RS-232C/RS-422 RS-422 RS-232C
line.
APF: All Plastic Optical Fiber Cable

PCF: Plastic Clad Optical Fiber Cable
Cable Length (Maximum)

RS-232C: 15 m max.
RS-422: 500 m max. total cable length (branch lines 10 m max. each)
Optical fiber cable: Max. cable length depends on Link Adapter model, as shown in the following table.
Cable type Max. cable length for Link Adapter Max. cable length for Link Adapter
models with the “-P” suffix models without the “-P” suffix
APF 20 m Cannot be connected.
PCF 200 m 800 m
A 3G2A9-AL005-(P)E or 3G2A9-AL006-(P)E Link Adapter is required if the distance between PLCs exceeds
800 m. For details, refer to the C-series Link Adapters Installation Guide (Cat. No. W123).
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Link Adapter Specifications Appendix B
3G2A9-AL001 Link Adapter

Dimensions
Four, 3.5 dia.
74.6 58
63
20.5
77 Approx. 100
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Pin Arrangement
Pin Pin
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
RS-422 3G2A9-AL001 Link Adapter
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3G2A9-AL002-(P)E Link Adapter

Dimensions
Power supply Relay input Auxiliary power
Fuse terminals terminals terminals
Mounting hole
dimensions
4.5
43 FUSE 0.1A
POWER 100 VAC LG FG T/R CONTIN
AUX PWR
200 VAC
AC/DC
12-24V 10VA 7
101
AL002
LINK ADAPTER 10 dia.
MAIN BRANCH MAIN
153 63
164 Approx. 140
178
Main line Branch line Main line

optical optical optical
connector connector connector
Internal Structure
Main line (APF/PCF) Branch line (APF/PCF) Main line (APF/PCF)
Optical/ Optical/ Optical/

electrical electrical electrical
converter converter converter
Auxiliary
power supply
12 to 24
VAC/VDC
100 V 200 V
Switching N2
Neutral line
Power circuit
circuit
5V N1 200 VAC Neutral line
0V H AC power
supply Hot line Hot line
Fuse 100 VAC
LG Ground to The fuse is in the power

FG 100 Ω or less. supply's common line, so
3G2A9-AL002-(P)E Link Adapter connect the hot line to the
Repeater input common terminal when
Always short the repeater input terminals wiring the AC power supply.
when using the Link Adapter.
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Cable type 3G2A9-AL002-PE 3G2A9-AL002-E
PCF 200 m 800 m

• The Link Adapter will operate with either a 100/200 VAC or 12 to 24 V (AC or DC) power supply.
• The repeater input terminals should be shorted during normal use.
Note (1) Always short the repeater input terminals when using the Link Adapter. The Link Adapter will not
operate unless the terminals are shorted.
(2) Always place the protective caps on unused optical connectors. When the cap is not in place, it is
possible for scattered light to cause transmission errors.
(3) When the Link Adapter is installed in an office or on a desk, take steps to prevent the power supply
terminals from being touched accidentally, which can cause an electric shock.

Dimensions
Power indicator Fuse Terminal block
Mounting hole
dimensions
AL004
LINK ADAPTER
100
4.5
FUSE 0.3 A
52.5 200 VAC
VAC LG FG
POWER
CTS selector
7
switch
120
Terminating 10 dia.
resistance
RS232C RS422
selector switch
63
164
Approx. 140
174
188
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Internal Structure
RS-232C ● CTS (CS) Selector

Pin
RS-422 Set to 0 V to have the clear-to-send
Name Pin Name
1 FG (CTS) signal always ON. Set to
9 SDA
2 SD OR/ external to receive an external CTS
5 SDB
3 RD Switching signal.
6 RDA
4 RS
circuit
● Terminating Resistance Selector
1 RDB
5 CS
Exter- 3 SG
When set to ON, connects the built-
6 DR CTS
Selector
nal
7 FG
in terminating resistance (220 Ω);
7 SG 0V when set to OFF, disconnects it.
0V
8 CD ● Power Supply Connection
20 ER 0V 0V
Terminating resistance
100 V 200 V
N2
Neutral line
Send
5V 200 AC power
VAC supply
N1
Receive
Neutral line
100
24 V VAC
H
Hot line Hot line
Fuse
LG Ground to
FG 100 Ω or less.
The fuse is in the power supply's
common line, so connect the hot
line to the common terminal when
wiring the AC power supply.

Cable type 3G2A9-AL004-PE 3G2A9-AL004-E
PCF 200 m 800 m

Note (1) Always place the protective caps on unused optical connectors.
(2) Never use the Link Adapter with the Terminal Block Cover removed. Attach the Terminal Block Cover
securely.
(3) When the Link Adapter is installed in an office or on a desk, take steps to prevent the power supply
terminals from being touched accidentally, which can cause an electric shock.
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Appendix C
PC Link System I/O Response Time
Calculating the PC Link Transmission Time

Calculating the PC Link Cycle Time
The following diagram shows the PC Link’s cycle time.
One cycle's transmission time
TN 10 ms
Polling Unit
(Master)
Processing
Send Receive
Slave
Node 1 Node 2 Node n
Polling Slave data transfer Processing time when data

transfer is completed = 10 ms
PC Link cycle time = (TN × Total number of PLCs in PC Link) + 10 ms

TN = Transmission time/Node
Number of Link bits/Unit 32 64 128 256 512
TN (ms) 2.2 2.5 2.8 3.8 5.8
Example Calculation:
When there are 128 Link Relay bits/Unit and 8 Units are connected, TN = 2.8 ms.
PC Link cycle time = 2.8 × 8 + 10 ms = 32.4 ms
Calculating the Polling Sequence Processing Time

The link polling sequence, which is directed to nodes that have not yet joined the PC Link, is sent once every
256 PC Link cycles. Consequently the polling sequence cycle is 256 × one PC Link cycle.
PC Link
cycle
256 PC Link cycles

Polling Polling
sequence sequence
processing processing
Polling sequence processing time = 15 ms × (n − m)

(n: max. number of connectable Units; m: number of Units joined into PC Link)
Minimum Transmission Time

Minimum transmission time = TN + 10 ms
To determine the value of TN, refer to the table above.
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PC Link System I/O Response Time Appendix C
I/O Response Time

In these examples, the I/O response time is defined as the time required for an external input to PC Link node
0 (the polling node) to be output at node 7. The entire process includes the time required for the Link Relay bit
in node 0 to turned ON by an external input, the data to be transferred to node 7, and the output to be turned
ON by instruction execution.
In CVM1/CV-series PLCs, the operation mode can be set to synchronous or asynchronous operation. (The
default setting is asynchronous operation.) The I/O response time will vary depending on the CPU’s operation
mode.
Node 0 Node 7
PC Link Unit PC Link Unit

CVM1/CV- CVM1/CV-
Input series PLC series PLC
X Output
Data link bit Data link bit
Input CIO 10XX.XX CIO 10XX.XX
Output
PC Link
• Conditions
Number of Units in PC Link 8 Units
Number of LR bits 128 bits/Unit
Max. number of Units 8 Units
Minimum I/O Response Time (in Synchronous Mode)

Input Cycle
time I/O refreshing Peripheral processing
Processing
Node 0
in PLC
(PLC #0)
Instruction Min. transmission time
PC Link buffer execution
PC Link transmission
PC Link buffer Instruction
execution
Node 7 Processing
(PLC #7) in PLC
Cycle
Output time
I/O response time
Minimum I/O response time = Input ON delay + Cycle time of PLC #0 + Minimum transmission time + (Cycle
time of PLC #7 × n) + Output ON delay
The value n is as shown in the following table.
PLC model n (multiplier)
CVM1/CV Series 2
C1000H/C2000H 1
• Example Calculation
Input ON delay 1.5 ms
Output ON delay 15 ms
Cycle time of PLC #0 20 ms
Min. transmission time 2.8 + 10 = 12.8 ms
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If the PLCs are CVM1/CV-series PLCs, the multiplier (n) is 2.

Minimum I/O response time = 1.5 + 20 + 12.8 + (50 × 2) + 15 = 149.3 ms
Note (1) The I/O response time may be extended by environmental factors such as noise.
(2) Differences in I/O response times among different PLC models:
The PC Link Unit’s I/O response time is different in C1000H/C2000H PLCs and CVM1/CV-series
PLCs. When a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit is operating in synchronous mode, it one PLC execution
cycle longer to read data from the PC Link, in comparison with a C1000H/C2000H PLC.
Minimum I/O Response Time (in Asynchronous Mode)

Input Instruction Cycle
execution time I/O refreshing
Instruction
Node 0 execution cycle
(PLC #0) Peripheral
processing cycle
PC Link buffer Min. transmission time
PC Link buffer
Peripheral
Node 7 processing cycle
(PLC #7)
Instruction
execution cycle
Cycle time
Instruction
Output execution
I/O response time
Minimum I/O response time = Input ON delay + Minimum transmission time + Peripheral processing time of
PLC #7 + Output ON delay
Peripheral processing time of PLC #7 3 ms
Min. transmission time 2.8 + 10 = 12.8 ms
Minimum I/O response time = 1.5 + 12.8 + 3 + 15 = 32.3 ms

Note The I/O response time may be extended by environmental factors such as noise.
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Maximum I/O Response Time (in Synchronous Mode)

Input Cycle
time Peripheral processing
Node 0 Processing
(PLC #0) in PLC
PC Link buffer Instruction Max. transmission time
execution
PC Link buffer Solicitation Instruction
PC Link sequence execution
cycle time processing
Node 7 Processing
(PLC #7) in PLC
Cycle
Output time
I/O response time
Maximum I/O response time = Input ON delay + (Cycle time of PLC #0 × 2) + (PC Link cycle time × 2) + Poll-
ing sequence processing time + (Cycle time of PLC #7 × (n + 1)) + Output ON
delay
PLC model n (multiplier)
CVM1/CV Series 2
C1000H/C2000H 1
C2000 3
PC Link Cycle Time 2.8 × 8 Units + 10 = 32.4 ms
Polling sequence processing time 15 ms × (16 Units − 8 Units) = 120 ms
If the PLCs are CVM1/CV-series PLCs, the multiplier (n) is 2.

Maximum I/O response time = 1.5 + (20 × 2) + (32.4 × 2) + 120 + (50 × 3) + 15 = 386.5 ms
Note (1) The I/O response time may be extended by environmental factors such as noise.
(2) Differences in I/O response times among different PLC models:
The PC Link Unit’s I/O response time is different in C1000H/C2000H PLCs and CVM1/CV-series
PLCs. When a CVM1/CV-series CPU Unit is operating in synchronous mode, it one PLC execution
cycle longer to read data from the PC Link, in comparison with a C1000H/C2000H PLC.
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Maximum I/O Response Time (in Asynchronous Mode)

Input Cycle
time I/O refreshing
Node 0 Instruction
execution cycle Instruction execution
(PLC #0)
Peripheral
processing cycle
PC Link buffer Max. transmission time
Solicitation
PC Link buffer PC Link sequence
cycle time processing
Peripheral
processing cycle Instruction
Node 7 execution
(PLC #7) Instruction
execution cycle
Cycle
Output time
Maximum I/O response time = Input ON delay + Cycle time of PLC #0 + Peripheral processing time of PLC
#0 + (PC Link cycle time × 2) + Polling sequence processing time + (Periph-
eral processing time PLC #7 × 2) + Cycle time of PLC #7 + Output ON delay
PC Link Cycle Time 2.8 × 8 Units + 10 = 32.4 ms
Polling sequence processing time 15 ms × (16 Units − 8 Units) = 120 ms
Maximum I/O response time = 1.5 + 20 + 3 + (32.4 × 2) + 120 + (3 × 2) + 50 + 15 = 280.3 ms

Note The I/O response time may be extended by environmental factors such as noise.
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Appendix D
PC Link Settings and Status Areas
Comparison of Data Areas for the C500-LK009-V1, C200H-LK401, and CVM1-LK401

C500-LK009-V1 C200H-LK401 CVM1-LK401
C1000H and C500 C200H, C200HS, CVM1/CV Series
C2000H and C200HX/HG/ (N = Unit number)
Item HE
Link Relay Area LR 00 to LR 63 LR 00 to LR 31 LR 00 to LR 63 CIO 1000 to CIO
1063
(Data Link Area)
PC Link Error and PLC Run Flags SR 247 to SR 250 SR 58 and SR 62 SR 247 to SR 250 CIO 1500 + 25 × N
(See note 1.) to 1500 + 25 × N + 3
Level Link #1 AR 24.11 --- AR 24.11 CIO 1500 + 25 × N
Flags + 4, bit 11
Link #0 or single-level AR 24.12 --- AR 24.12 CIO 1500 + 25 × N
+ 4, bit 12
Unit Special Unit Error Flag --- --- SR 254.15 ---
Error Special I/O Unit Error Flags --- --- AR 00 ---
Flags (See note 2.)
CPU Bus Unit Setting Error --- --- --- A 402.03
Flag
CPU Bus Unit Setting Error --- --- --- A 427
Unit Number (See note 2.)
CPU Bus Unit Error Flag --- --- --- A 402.07
CPU Bus Unit Error Unit --- --- --- A 422
Number (See note 2.)
CPU Bus Error Flag --- --- --- A 401.12
CPU Bus Error Unit Number --- --- --- A 405
(See note 2.)
Duplication Error Flag --- --- --- A 401.13
CPU Bus Unit Duplicate --- --- --- A 410
Number
Unit PC Link Link #1 SR 252.10 SR 60.10 --- ---
Restart Restart Link #0 or sin- SR 252.14 SR 60.14 --- ---
Bits Bits gle-level
Special I/O Unit Restart Bits --- --- AR 01 ---
(See note 2.)
CPU Bus Unit Restart Bits --- --- --- A 001
(See note 3.)
CPU Bus Service Disable Bits --- --- --- A 015
(See note 3.)
CPU Bus Unit Initializing Flags --- --- --- A 302
(See note 2.)
Note (1) The bit corresponding to the Unit’s node address is that Unit’s flag or control bit, i.e., bit 00 is the flag
or control bit for Node 0. The order of the flags in each word is the same for all PLC models.
(2) The bit corresponding to the Unit’s node address is that Unit’s flag, i.e., bit 00 is the flag for Node 0.
(3) The bit corresponding to the Unit’s node address is that Unit’s control bit, i.e., bit 00 is the control bit
for Node 0.
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PC Link Settings and Status Areas Appendix D
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Revision History
A manual revision code appears as a suffix to the catalog number on the front cover of the manual.
Cat. No. W434-E1-01
Revision code
The following table outlines the changes made to the manual during each revision. Page numbers refer to the
previous version.
Revision code Date Revised content
01 July 2004 Original production
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Revision History
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1 Intended Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xii

!Caution Confirm safety at the destination node before changing or transferring to

4 Operating Environment Precautions

• Locations subject to direct sunlight.

!Caution Take appropriate and sufficient countermeasures when installing systems in

• Locations subject to static electricity or other forms of noise.

• Use the PC Link Unit correctly as specified in this manual.

6-3 Conformance to EC Directives

1-1 Features of the PC Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

1-1 Features of the PC Link System

Node 0 Node 1 Node 30 Node 31

Link Adapter Link Adapter

Node 1 Node 2 Node 14 Node 15

1-2 System Configuration

1-2-1 Single-level and Multi-level Systems

3G2A9-AL001 3G2A9-AL001 3G2A9-AL001

• The following example shows the structure of a single-level system set to

PC Link PC Link PC Link PC Link

Data transferred CIO 1032 CIO 1032 LR 32 LR 32

Multi-level System with

Example Data Transfers in Settings:

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3

C2000H CVM1 C200H@ C500 C500 C1000H CVM1

LR 15 #0, Node 7 LR 14, 15 LR 14, 15 1014, 1015

1-3 Using Optical Fiber Cable

3G2A9-AL004-(P)E 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E 3G2A9-AL004-(P)E

For details on optical fiber cable, refer to the C200H-LK401/C500-LK009-V1

Transmission method Broadcasting

Connecting cable and connectors are required to connect PC Link Units

PC Link Unit PC Link Unit

Optical Fiber Cable

2-2 Installing PC Link Units

CVM1/CV Series CVM1/CV Series CVM1/CV Series

Can be mounted. Can be mounted. Can be mounted.

Expansion I/O Rack.

• In a single-level system, just one PC Link Unit can be mounted in a PLC.

2-3 Component Names and Functions

Unit Number Setting

Node Address Setting

DIP Switch (SW1)

Number of LR bits setting

Reserved (Always OFF)

Reserved (Always OFF)

Pins 1, 2, and 5 are reserved. Leave these pins OFF.

Note If an invalid setting is set for single-level operation, the number of

Name Function Left side Right side

2-4 Cable Length and Terminating Resistance Settings

Max. Cable Length • Electrical (copper) cable length

If the distance between PLCs exceeds 800 m, use a 3G2A9-AL005-(P)E

Terminator ON Terminator OFF Terminator OFF

2-5 Data Areas for PC Link Systems

LR Area Allocation for

LR Area Allocation for

Status Flags for the

• PLC Run Flags in a Multi-level System (N = PC Link Unit’s unit number)

• PC Link Error Flags in a Multi-level System