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CP2E CPU Unit Software User’s Manual(W614)
15-4 FINS Communications
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15-4-8 Restrictions When Using FINS Communication Services
CP2E CPU Unit does not support network relay function.
The PTs and host computers connected to the CP2E Nîš…îš…-type CPU Unit cannot communicate (such
as FINS message communication, remote programming or monitoring by the CX-Programmer) with the
PLCs or computers on the network by Host Link.
CP2E Nîš…îš…-type CPU Unit can be only configed as the end point of the network.
It cannot be used as a rely node for the network. It can send or receive FINS command through up to 3
layers of the network.
15-4-8 Restrictions When Using FINS Communication Services
Built-in Ethernet port
Serial port
CS/CJ/CP Series
Ethernet port
PT
Network
Host Link
CP2E N-type
CPU Unit
Computer
Network 1
Network 2
Network 3
CP2E cannot config as relay node
PLC2
PLC3
CP2E N-type
CPU Unit
CP2E N-type
CPU Unit
CP2E N-type
CPU Unit