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Changing the Data Link Tables with Active Data Links Section 10-2
10-2-5 Procedure for Changing the Data Link Tables with CX-
Programmer
The procedure for changing a data link table with active data links is shown
here using CX-Programmer version 3.2 and the following system configura-
tion.
!Caution Check that the contents of the data link table to be changed are correct for the
corresponding node before changing them. If an incorrect data link table is
set, the unexpected operation of the system may result in injury.
Note 1. Check that the contents of the data link table to be changed will be appro-
priate for the corresponding node. If the data link table is set with inappro-
priate data, the Unit may operate abnormally and cause injury.
2. Check that the effects of the data link table to be changed has been con-
sidered in the user programs before changing a data link table.
3. CX-Programmer version 3.2 or higher must be used to change a data link
table with active data links. CX-Programmer version 3.1 or lower versions
cannot be used.
Procedure
1,2,3... 1. Create the new data link table to be transferred to the node whose data link
table is to be changed (node 1) offline.
2. Save the created data link table in a file.
3. Connect the personal computer to CX-Net so that it is online.
4. Select Data Link
− Setup from the Menu.
5. Open the data link table file saved in step 1.
Node 1 Node 2 Node 3 Node 4
CS1W-RPT01
Repeater Unit
Newly added node
Data Link Area
Node 1 Node 2 Node 3 Node 4
The table contents are as follows:
Area 1: DM Area
First word: DM 00000
Send and receive words: 10 words each
In this example, by adding node 4 to the network, the receive
area from node 4 is added to the data link table of node 1.