T Link

series
USERS MANUAL
T-link Master Module (Type: NP1L-TL1)

T-link Interface Module (Type: NP1L-RT1)
T-link Slave Module (Type: NP1L-TS1)
FEH204b
Preface
This Users Manual explains T-link master module, T-link interface module, T-link slave module and T-link specifications of
MICREX-SX series. Read this manual carefully to ensure correct operation.
When using modules or peripheral devices, be sure to read the corresponding users manuals listed below.
<Relative manuals for the SX-Programmer Expert (D300win)>

Title Manual No. Contents
User's Manual Instruction, FEH200 Explains the memory, language and system definitions of the
MICREX-SX series MICREX-SX series.
User's Manual Hardware, FEH201 Explains the system configuration, the specifications and
MICREX-SX series SPH operations of modules in the MICREX-SX series.
User's Manual D300win <Reference>, FEH254 Explains the menu and icon of D300winV2 and all of the
MICREX-SX series operations of D300winV2.
User's Manual D300win <Reference>, FEH257 Explains the menu and icon of D300winV3 and all of the
MICREX-SX series operations of D300winV3.
User's Manual D300win FEH257-1 Explains the operating instruction of the LD/FBD editor which
LD/FBD Editor Operations is added to D300winV3 as new function.
MICREX-SX series
<Relative manuals for the SX-Programmer Standard (Standard Loader)>

Title Manual No. Contents
User's Manual Instruction, FEH588 Explains the memory, language and system definitions of the
MICREX-SX series MICREX-SX series.
User's Manual Hardware, FEH201 Explains the system configuration, the specifications and
MICREX-SX series SPH operations of modules in the MICREX-SX series.
User's Manual FEH590 Explains the menu and icon of the SX-Programmer Standard
SX-Programmer Standard <Reference>, and all of the operations of the SX-Programmer Standard.
MICREX-SX series
*This manual is structured to be applicable to both D300win and Standard Loader.

*In addition to the above manuals, the following Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd. site offers various
manuals and technical documents associated with MICREX-SX.
URL http://www.fujielectric.co.jp/fcs/eng/index.html
Notes
(1) This manual may not be reproduced or reprinted in whole or part in any form without permission.
(2) The contents of this manual or the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
(3) This manual has been prepared carefully. However, if you have found any questions or errors, please contact us
at one of the addresses listed on the back of this manual. When contacting us, please let us know the Manual No.
described on the front cover of this manual.
Safety Precautions
When using this product, observe the safety precautions.

In this manual, precautions are classified into two levels according to their severities:
Warning : Failure to observe warnings may result in deaths or serious injuries.
Caution : Failure to observe cautions may result in slight or medium injuries or physical damages.
Note that precautions marked as Caution may also result in serial conditions, unless observed, according to the
situations.
Anyway, be sure to observe warnings and cautions to use the product safely.
Important warnings are given below.
Warning
Do not touch charged parts such as terminals while the power is ON. Touching such parts may result in electric shocks.
Be sure to turn the power OFF before mounting or removing parts or components, wiring operations, maintenance, or
inspection. Working with the power ON may cause electric shocks, malfunctions, or failures.
Configure the emergency stop, interlocking, and other circuits outside the PLC. Otherwise, errors, if any, in the PLC
may result in mechanical damages or accidents.
The liquid (liquid crystal) on the liquid crystal display is harmful. If it has been damaged, it must not get into the mouth.
If the skin or clothes are stained with it, rinse them.
Safety Precautions
Caution
Do not use the product or parts found damaged or deformed when unpacking. If done, fire, malfunctions, or failures may
occur.
Do not give shock to the product by dropping or turning it over. If done, the product may be damaged or failures may
occur.
When mounting the product, follow the directions given in the Users Manual and other manuals. The product incorrectly
mounted may be dropped or cause malfunctions or failures.
Use the rated voltage and current specified in the Users Manual and other manuals. Otherwise, fire, malfunctions, or
failures may occur.
Use or keep the product under the environmental conditions described in the Users Manual and other manuals. Use or
storage of the product under high temperature, high humidity, dew condensation, dust, corrosive gas, oil, organic
solvent, or excessive vibration or shock may result in electric shock, fire, malfunctions, or failures during operation.
Select wires with the size appropriate to the applied voltage and current and tighten the wire terminals with the specified
torque. Inappropriate wiring or tightening may cause fire, dropping of the product, malfunctions, or failures.
Mount the product so that no foreign matters such as dust, wire chips, or iron powder do not enter it. Otherwise, fire,
accidents, malfunctions, or failures may occur.
After wiring, be sure to remove the dust cover from the module and unit. Using the product without removing the dust
cover may cause fire, accidents, malfunctions, or failures.
Periodically check that the terminal and mounting screws are securely tightened. Using the product with the screws not
securely tightened may cause fire or malfunctions.
Be sure to place the attached connector cover on a connector unused. Otherwise, malfunctions or failures may occur.
Completely check safety when transferring screen data during system operation. Otherwise, incorrect operation might
cause a machine damage or accident. Operation errors, if any, may suddenly start the machine resulting in accidents
or damages to the machine.
Insert the loader connectors in the correct direction. Wrong connections may cause malfunctions.
Before operating the PLC, touch a grounded metallic object, etc. to discharge static electricity from your body.
Excessive static electricity may cause malfunctions or failures.
Carry out wirings securely and correctly, observing the instructions described in the Users Manual and other manuals.
Incorrect wirings may cause fire, malfunctions, or failures.
Do not hold the cord when disconnecting the plug from the receptacle. Otherwise, the cable may be broken resulting in
fire or failures.
Do not press the key switches with tweezers, a tool or other thing having a sharp edge, nor press them too strongly.
Otherwise, they might be flawed or damaged.
If the product has a trouble, contact us for repair; never attempt to repair it in the field. When replacing the battery, be
careful of the connecting directions. Wrong connections may cause fire, accidents or failures.
Do not remodel or reassemble the product. Doing so may cause failures.
When discarding the product, handle it as industrial waste observing the related regulations.
The product described in this Users Manual has not been designed or manufactured for purposes of use in equipment
or systems which involve human lives.
If you intend to use the product described in this Users Manual for nuclear energy control, aerospace, medical
treatment, transportation, or passenger vehicles or special purposes of such systems, please consult your nearest Fuji
Electric agent.
When using the product described in this Users Manual for equipment or systems which, in case of failures, may lead
to loss of human lives or serious damages, be sure to provide protective measures.
Revisions
*Manual No. is shown on the cover.
Printed on *Manual No. Revision contents
Sep. 1998 FEH204 First edition

Mar. 2004 FEH204a Specifications for T-link slave module were added.
T-link expansion function was added.
RAS information was added.
The operating method when the SX-Programmer Standard is used was added.
Nov. 2005 FEH204b I/O expansion mode was added. (NP1L-TL1)
T-link slave module can be mounted on T-link interface module base. (NP1L-RT1)
Max. number of I/O stations are expanded to 64.
Error code "D3 to D8" are added.
Contents
Preface
Safety Precautions
Revisions
Contents
Page
Section 1 General ............................................................................................... 1-1

1-1 T-link System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1-2 Communication System Using the T-link Slave Module ..................................................................... 1-2
1-3 Overview of the T-link Expansion Function .........................................................................................1-3
1-4 Overview of the I/O Expansion Function .............................................................................................1-4
1-5 Supported version ..................................................................................................................................1-5
Section 2 Specifications .................................................................................... 2-1

2-1 General Specifications ..........................................................................................................................2-1
2-2 T-link Communication Specifications ...................................................................................................2-2
2-2-1 Communication specifications ....................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-2 Basics of T-link transmission .......................................................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-3 Transmission types ......................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2-2-4 Communication specifications for the T-link slave module ........................................................................... 2-3
2-3 Cable ........................................................................................................................................................2-4
2-4 Names and Functions ............................................................................................................................2-5
2-4-1 NP1L-TL1 (T-link master module) .................................................................................................................. 2-5
2-4-2 NP1L-RT1 (T-link interface module) ............................................................................................................... 2-7
2-4-3 NP1L-TS1 (T-link slave module) .................................................................................................................... 2-9
2-5 Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 2-11
Section 3 System Configuration ....................................................................... 3-1

3-1 Mounting Restrictions ...........................................................................................................................3-1
3-1-1 Mounting position ........................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3-1-2 Number of mountable modules ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
3-2 T-link System Configuration .................................................................................................................. 3-3
3-2-1 Basic system configuration ............................................................................................................................ 3-3
3-2-2 I/O address assignment ................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3-2-3 Communication system with other series using T-link slaves ........................................................................ 3-7
3-2-4 T-link system using the T-link electric repeater/converter .............................................................................. 3-9
3-2-5 System configuration using the T-link optical converter .............................................................................. 3-11
3-2-6 Maximum number of T-link connected I/O stations ...................................................................................... 3-16
Section 4 System Definitions ............................................................................ 4-1

4-1 System Configuration Definition ..........................................................................................................4-1
4-1-1 Registration of module ................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4-1-2 I/O group setting ............................................................................................................................................. 4-9
4-2 Fail-soft Setting .................................................................................................................................... 4-10
4-3 Output Hold Definition ......................................................................................................................... 4-12
Contents
Page
Section 5 Wiring.................................................................................................. 5-1

5-1 Precautions .............................................................................................................................................5-1
5-2 T-link Wire Assembling ...........................................................................................................................5-2
Section 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 6-1

6-1 LED Indication in Various System Conditions .................................................................................... 6-1
6-2 System Memory ......................................................................................................................................6-2
6-3 Diagnosing the Status by Loader .........................................................................................................6-5
6-3-1 System RAS information ................................................................................................................................ 6-8
6-3-2 SX bus transmission information ................................................................................................................... 6-9
6-3-3 Dump list ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-10
Appendix 1 I/O Response Time ................................................................. App.1-1

Appendix 1-1 Outline ............................................................................................................................App.1-1
Appendix 1-2 Input Response Time ....................................................................................................App.1-1
Appendix 1-3 Output Response Time .................................................................................................App.1-1
Appendix 1-4 Detail of Response Time Parameters ..........................................................................App.1-2
Appendix 1-5 Example of Response Calculation ..............................................................................App.1-3
Section 1 General
Page
1-1 T-link System Configuration .................................................................................... 1-1
1-2 Communication System Using the T-link Slave Module ....................................... 1-2
1-3 Overview of the T-link Expansion Function ........................................................... 1-3
1-4 Overview of the I/O Expansion Function ............................................................... 1-4
1-5 Supported version ................................................................................................... 1-5

(1) T-link expansion supported version ..................................................................................................... 1-5
(2) I/O expansion supported version ........................................................................................................ 1-5
(3) 64 stations for one T-link master supported version ............................................................................ 1-5
(4) Slave module mounting on NP1L-RT1 base supported version ......................................................... 1-6
Section 1 General
T-link master module NP1L-TL1 is the communication module that has the master function and enables us to construct one T-
link system, or Fuji Electrics original device level network, with one unit of it.
NP1L-RT1 is the T-link interface module that is used to construct a T-link I/O group-type unit.
T-link slave module NP1L-TS1 is the communication module that is used to connect via T-link to other programmable controller
having the T-link master function.
1-1 T-link System Configuration

T-link master module
CPU module
NP1L-TL1
Power * The SX bus transfers data between

supply the T-link and CPU.
T-link interface module

NP1L-RT1
I/O group-type unit
I/O terminal
(of T-link interface Power General-purpose
specification) supply inverter T-link device
CPU module T-link slave module

NP1L-TS1
T-link
High-speed remote I/O link Power
with 500kbps transfer rate. supply
T-link converter
Mini T-link (up to 100m)

Note: T-link devices that use conventional loader
commands, such as MICREX-F series
loaders, FLEX-PC series loaders, and POD,
cannot be connected to NP1L-TL1.
Mini T-link I/O (up to 10 devices)
1-1
1-2 Communication System Using the T-link Slave Module
By connecting a T-link slave module to the SX bus, you can communicate with other PLC system having the T-link master
function via T-link.
Communication using the T-link slave module is suitable for simply communicating a comparatively small volume of data with
existing PLC system having the T-link master function.
T-link master module, T-link slave module,

Master side NP1L-TL1 Slave side NP1L-TS1
T-link
I/O memory I/O memory
Input data viewed from Input data viewed from

the master side the slave side
Output data viewed from Output data viewed from

the master side the slave side
The sending and receiving of data during communication using the T-link slave module is in reality the I/O data communication
using I/O memory. Therefore, the input data area viewed from the master side is the output area viewed from the slave side.
1-2
1-3 Overview of the T-link Expansion Function
The T-link expansion function expands the total number of I/O words for the T-link devices that can be connected to one unit of
T-link master module from maximum 128 words (2048 points) to maximum 512 words (8192 points).
<Outline of T-link expansion>

<Ordinary T-link system> <Expanded T-link system>
T-link slave station T-link slave station

Max. 128 words Max. 512 words
Note:The T-link expansion function expands the I/O areas that can be assigned to one T-link system. However, maximum
number of total I/O words for one CPU is 512 words include SX-bus I/O, T-link I/O, and other I/Os. Maximum number of
T-link I/O stations for one T-link master is 32 (It can be expanded to 64 using T-link repeater or optical converter).
<Necessary environment for constructing an expanded T-link system>
To construct an expanded T-link system, there is version condition mentioned on section 1-5.
To use T-link expansion function, set mode switch of NP1L-TL1 as 1, select T-link Master(Ext:V42 or more) in system
definition.
If used as normal mode, select T-link Master.
When Normal
mode is used
When T-link expansion mode is used
1-3
1-4 Overview of the I/O Expansion Function
The I/O expansion function include functionality of T-link expansion. In addition, it expands total number of I/O words for one
CPU from 512 words (8192 points) to 4096 words (65536 points). Please note total number of I/O words for one T-link master is
512 words. This function is useful if you use more than 1 T-link master module to one CPU, and need more than 512 words I/
Os. (Maximum number of I/O is different depends on CPU model. For more detail, please see Instruction manual.)
Please note if you use this function, I/O response time will become longer according to number of master modules (T-link,
Device-net, OPCN-1, Profibus modules are included.)
As for input, if external input ON (or OFF) width is less than two to three times of input response time, PLC may fail to catch
external input status.
As for output, please maintain ON (or OFF) status for two to three times of output response time. Otherwise, external output
may not changed.
As for input/output response time calculation, please see Appendix1.
<Necessary environment for constructing an I/O expansion system>

To construct an I/O expansion system, there is version condition mentioned on section 1-5.
To use I/O expansion function, set mode switch of NP1L-TL1 as 2, select T-link Master (I/O Ext: V47 or more) in system
definition.
1-4
1-5 Supported version
(1) T-link expansion supported version

Name Adapted version
T-link master module (NP1L-TL1) V**42 or later
(Mode setting switch: 1)
Standard CPU N/A
CPU
High performance CPU V**56 or later
D300winV2 V2.2.2.0 or later
Loader D300winV3 V3.0.0.0 or later
Standard loader V2.0.0.0 or later
(2) I/O expansion supported version

(Mode setting switch: 2)
Standard CPU N/A
CPU
High performance CPU V**64 or later (Note)
D300winV2 Not supported.
Note: NP1PS-32/32R, board type PLC are not supported.
(3) 64 stations for one T-link master supported version

Standard CPU All
CPU
High performance CPU All
D300winV2 Not supported.
Note: As for system configuration, please see clause 3-2-6.
1-5
1-5 Supported version
(4) Slave module mounting on NP1L-RT1 base supported version

T-link master module (NP1L-TL1) All
T-link interface module (NP1L-RT1) V**33 or later
Slave modules All
(NP1L-TS1, NP1L-JS1, NP1L-PS1)
Standard CPU N/A
C PU
High performance CPU All
D300winV2 Not supported
1-6
Section 2 Specifications
Page
2-1 General Specifications ............................................................................................ 2-1
2-2 T-link Communication Specifications ..................................................................... 2-2

2-2-1 Communication specifications ........................................................................................... 2-2
2-2-2 Basics of T-link transmission .............................................................................................. 2-2
(1) Initial transmission .............................................................................................................................. 2-2
(2) Normal transmission ........................................................................................................................... 2-2
(3) Transmission errors ............................................................................................................................. 2-2
2-2-3 Transmission types ............................................................................................................. 2-3
(1) I/O transmission .................................................................................................................................. 2-3
(2) Message transmission ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
2-2-4 Communication specifications for the T-link slave module ................................................ 2-3
2-3 Cable ......................................................................................................................... 2-4
2-4 Names and Functions .............................................................................................. 2-5

2-4-1 NP1L-TL1 (T-link master module) ...................................................................................... 2-5
(1) Names ................................................................................................................................................ 2-5
(2) Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-5
2-4-2 NP1L-RT1 (T-link interface module) ................................................................................... 2-7
(1) Names ................................................................................................................................................ 2-7
(2) Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-7
2-4-3 NP1L-TS1 (T-link slave module) ........................................................................................ 2-9
(1) Names ................................................................................................................................................ 2-9
(2) Functions ............................................................................................................................................ 2-9
2-5 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 2-11

General Specifications
Section 2 Specifications
2-1 General Specifications
Item Specification
Operating ambient 0 to 55 C
temperature
Storage temperature -25 to +70 C
Physical Relative humidity 20 to 95%RH no condensation
environmental (Transport condition: 5 to 95%RH no condensation)
conditions
Pollution degree 2
Corrosion immunity Free from corrosive gases. Not stained with organic solvents.
Operating altitude 2000 m or less above sea level (Transport condition: 70 kPa or more)
Vibration Half amplitude: 0.15 mm, Constant acceleration: 19.6 m/s2,
Mechanical Two hours for each of three mutually perpendicular axes, total six hours.
service
conditions Shock Acceleration peak: 147 m/s2
Three times for each of three mutually perpendicular axes.
Noise immunity 1.5 kV, rise time 1 ns, pulse width 1 s (noise simulator)
Electrical Electrostatic Contact discharge: 6 kV
service discharge Aerial discharge: 8 kV
conditions Radioelectromagnetic 10 V/m (80MHz to 1000 MHz)
field
Construction Panel-mounted type
Cooling Air cooling
Isolation method Photocoupler
Dielectric strength 445 V AC 1 minute (between connector pins and frame ground)
Insulation resistance 10 M or more with 500 V DC megger (between connector pins and frame ground)
NP1L-TL1: 1 slot
Occupied slot NP1L-RT1: 1 slot
NP1L-TS1: 1 slot
NP1L-TL1: 24 V DC, 140 mA or less
Internal current consumption NP1L-RT1: 24 V DC, 140mA or less
NP1L-TS1: 24 V DC, 140 mA or less
NP1L-TL1: Approx. 200 g (unit module)
NP1L-RT1: Approx. 200 g (unit module)
Mass
NP1L-TS1: Approx. 200 g (unit module)
T-link connector: Approx. 40 g
Dimensions Refer to "2-5 Dimensions"
2-1
2-2 T-link Communication Specifications Communication Specifications
2-2-1 Communication specifications

Item Specification
No. of connectable T-link system slave stations per master module (one T-link system ): Max. 32
devices
Normal mode: Max. 128 words (2048 points)
No. of I/O points
T-link expansion mode: Max. 512 words (8192 points)
Transmission line Bus configuration (multi-drop)
format Optical loop connection through optical converters on each bus (Loops can be duplicated.)
Bus transmission line: Twisted pair cable (1 pair)
Transmission line
Total length: Max. 1 km
Optical transmission line: SI/GI quartz fiber cable (length between optical converters: Max. 1 km/3 km)
Transmission method Half-duplex, serial transmission
Data exchange 1 : N (polling/selecting) method
method
Transmission speed 500kbps
Effective transmission 7 kbytes/sec. (10 ms/512 digital points)
speed
Modulation method PDM (Pulse Duration Modulation)
Error check FCS (frame check sequence)
Duplication of Optical converters enable duplication of optical transmission lines.
transmission line
2-2-2 Basics of T-link transmission

Data transmission on the T-link uses the polling/selecting method. In the polling/selecting method, the master module first talks
to a slave station with the specified station number, then the slave station responds to it. This section describes the basics of
the data transmission.
(1) Initial transmission
When the power is turned on, the master module performs initial transmission before starting to operate. That is, the master
module checks the I/O configuration, and the address of (the station number) slave stations connected to the T-link when the
power is turned on. The master module checks from station 0 to station 99 in sequence. After checking them completely, the
master module starts to operate. When the results of the check are different from settings in the system configuration
definition, the SER (setting error) lamp lights indicating a configuration error (fatal fault).
(2) Normal transmission
After initial transmission, the T-link enters normal transmission mode. In this mode, CPU exchanges I/O data with slave stations
that have been already checked for their connections with the T-link in initial transmission, in ascending order by their numbers.
When CPU exchanges data with the final station, CPU repeats the data exchange with them. This cycle is called a
transmission cycle.
(3) Transmission errors
When an error occurs during T-link transmission, data transmission fails. The master module will retry transmission. An error
may occur due to power interruption of a slave station, disconnection of a T-link cable, noise, or malfunction of T-link
transmission elements in the master module or slave station. If communication returns to a normal state after transmission
retry, T-link transmission continues and the master module continues its operation.
If communication still fails after transmission retry has been repeated three times for the same slave station, the master module
regards it as a fatal fault and stops operation. In this case, the master module cannot return to operation until the cause of the
fault is removed and the master module power supply is reset. However, if fail-soft operation is specified, the CPU module
regards it as a nonfatal fault and continues operation.
2-2
Communication Specifications 2-2 T-link Communication Specifications
2-2-3 Transmission types

The T-link handles I/O transmission and message transmission.
(1) I/O transmission
I/O transmission is a high-speed communication method enabling transmission of signals from distributed I/O devices to the
PC. On the T-link data refresh is usually performed every 10ms. However, if one T-link system is connected to a large number
of I/O devices or there are a large number of occupied words, the refresh cycle may exceed 10ms.
Slave Slave Slave Slave

station A station B station C station A
Master Output Output Output Output
Slave station Input Input Input Input
Transmission cycle: 10ms
(2) Message transmission

Message transmission is a way to transfer a large amount of data between the CPU and slave stations. The T-link takes several
I/O transmission cycles from the beginning of a request for a message to its completion (until data delivery is completed), thus
message transmission is slower than I/O transmission. Also, the master module handles message transmission for one station
at a time. Therefore, when many devices that use message transmission (such as POD) are connected to one master module,
the transmission rate becomes slower in proportion to the number of connected devices.
<Example of message transmission>
Message request Message processing Message completion

Master
Slave station
Transmission cycle: 10ms
2-2-4 Communication specifications for the T-link slave module

The T-link slave module, or NP1L-TS1, is connected to the base board that is directly connected to the MICREX-SX series SX
bus to communicate I/O data between MICREX-SX series configurations or with other PC system having the T-link master
function.
Item Specification
Connectable master models MICREX-SX, MICREX-F, FLEX-PC
Communication function I/O transmission (no message transmission function)
Number of link I/O points 1 word/1 word, 2 words/2 words, 4 words/4 words, 8 words/8 words, 32 words/32 words (Note 2)
Number of connectable On SX bus Max. 8 units per configuration (Note 1)
devices On T-link Max. 32 units (Note 3)
Note: 1) The limit on the number of I/O master modules (T-link, OPCN-1, DeviceNet, etc.) in a same configuration is maximum
8 units in the total number of connected I/O master modules and T-link slave modules.
2) If NP1L-TS1 is mounted on NP1L-RT1 base, number of occupied I/O of NP1L-TS1 is fixed as 4 word input/4 word
output.
3) If connected to T-link master module which support 64 I/O station connection, Max. number also 64 units.
2-3
2-3 Cable Cable
Cables that meet the following specifications should be used for the T-link cables.
Maker Cable type Maximum length Remarks
KPEV-SB 0.75 mm2 x 1 pair 700 m
The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Twisted pair cable
T-KPEV-SB 1.25 mm2 x 1 pair 1000 m
Note: The maximum length values in the above table are confirmed by Fuji.
2-4
Names and Functions 2-4 Names and Functions
2-4-1 NP1L-TL1 (T-link master module)

(1) Names
1) Status indication LED
ONL T/R
Not used (fixed to 0) ERR TER SER

2) T-link station No. selection switch
2 3
9 0 1
4 5 6
7 8
4) Nameplate (on the right side)
2 3
3) T-link connector
9 0 1
4 5 6
7 8
5) Version No.
(2) Functions
This LED indicates the NP1L-TL1 operation status.
ONL T/R Symbol Color Description:

ERR TER SER Turns on when the master module is operating normally (when the SX bus
ONL Green
operates normally).
ERR Red Turns on when an error has occurred in the master module or SX bus.
T/R Green Turns on when T-link data is being transferred or recieved.
Turns on when a nonfatal fault has occurred in a unit on the T-link,
TER Red a registered station has become disconnected, or a transmission error has
occurred.
SER Red Turns on when there is an error in the system configuration.
<Example of LED status indications>
Common
Individual indicators
indicators Module status
ONL ERR T/R SER TER
Blinks The module is waiting for initialization of the SX bus. (common for all stations)
On Blinks The module is operating normally.
(*: The transmission error LED indicator blinks sometimes, but the module can
On Blinks *
continue operation.)
On The local module has a hardware fault or SX bus error. (module fatal fault)
On Blinks On Remote I/O configuration has a fault. (remote I/O nonfatal fault)
24 V DC power is not connected.
Note: indicates that the LED is OFF.
2-5
2-4 Names and Functions Names and Functions

0: Normal mode
1: T-link expansion mode
2: I/O expansion mode
3 to 9: Not used
Note: As for T-link expansion , I/O expansion mode, see section 1-5.
3) T-link connector
This connector is used to connect the T-link connector. The tightening torque for the connector fixing screw should be between
0.9 to 1.0 N m. For assembly of the T-link connector, refer to Section 5-2.
4) Nameplate
The type, production date, and serial number are printed on the right side of the module.
5) Version No.
22 Hardware version
Farmware version
42
2-6
2-4-2 NP1L-RT1 (T-link interface module)

(1) Names
ONL T/R
ERR TER SER

2 3
4
0 1
X10
5 6
9
7 8
2 3
3) T-link connector
4
0 1
X1
5 6
9
7 8
5) Version No.
(2) Functions
This LED indicates the NP1L-RT1 operation status.

ERR TER SER ONL Green Turns on when the interface module is operating normally.
Turns on when an error has occurred in the interface module or a unit on
ERR Red
the T-link.
T/R Green Turns on when T-link data is being transferred or received.
Turns on when a nonfatal fault has occurred in a unit on the T-link, or a
TER Red
station registered in the configuration cannot be found.
SER Red Turns on when there is an error in a system definition.

Common indicators Individual indicators
Module status
ONL ERR T/R SER TER
Blinks The interface module has not been initialized.
On Blinks On A nonfatal fault has occurred.
On A fatal fault has occurred.
A transmission error has been detected. This error may not be
recognized and indicated on the LED, depending on its frequency of
On Blinks On
occurrence. Transmission errors with low frequency of occurrence
can be checked by RAS information on D300win.
There is a setting error (such as a station number change during
On On
transmission).
Note: 1) indicates that the LED is OFF.

2) When I/O transmission is not started, ONL is not ON.
2-7

This switch is used to specify the T-link station number. Range: 00 to 99
2 3
4
0 1
X10 x 10
5 6
9
7 8
2 3
4
0 1
X1 x1
5 6
9
7 8
3) T-link connector
This connector is used to connect the T-link connector. The tightening torque for the connector fixing screw must be between
0.9 to 1.0 N m.
For assembly of the T-link connector, refer to Section 5-2.
4) Nameplate
5) Version No.
20 Hardware version
Farmware version
30
2-8
2-4-3 NP1L-TS1 (T-link slave module)

(1) Names
ONL T/R
ERR TER SER

2 3
4
0 1
X10
5 6
9
7 8
2 3
3) T-link connector
4
0 1
X1
5 6
9
7 8
5) Version No.
(2) Functions
This LED indicates the NP1L-TS1 operation status.

ERR TER SER ONL Green Turns on when the interface module is operating normally.
Turns on when an error has occurred in the interface module or a unit on
ERR Red
the T-link.
T/R Green Turns on when T-link data is being transferred or received.
Turns on when a nonfatal fault has occurred in a unit on the T-link, or a
TER Red
station registered in the configuration cannot be found.
SER Red Turns on when there is an error in a system definition.

Common indicators Individual indicators
Module status
ONL ERR T/R SER TER
During for the SX bus initialization, and waiting for the T-link has
Blinks
been communication ready.
On On The own module is setting error.
On The module is hardware error or the SX bus error.
A transmission error has been detected. This error may not be
recognized and indicated on the LED, depending on its frequency of
On Blinks On
occurrence. Transmission errors with low frequency of occurrence
can be checked by RAS information on D300win.
There is a setting error (such as a station number change during
On On
transmission).
Note: 1) indicates that the LED is OFF.
2) When I/O transmission is not started, ONL is not ON.
2-9

This switch is used to specify the T-link station number. Range: 00 to 99
2 3
4
0 1
X10 x 10
5 6
9
7 8
2 3
4
0 1
X1 x1
5 6
9
7 8
3) T-link connector
This connector is used to connect the T-link connector. The tightening torque for the connector fixing screw must be between
0.9 to 1.0 N m.
For assembly of the T-link connector, refer to Section 5-2.
4) Nameplate
5) Version No.
20 Hardware version
Farmware version
30
2-10
Dimensions 2-5 Dimensions
The dimensions of NP1L-TL1, NP1L-RT1 and NP1L-TS1 are identical. [in mm]
34.8 (45) 90
105
Note: When the module is used as the end terminal of the T-link,
a T-link terminating resistor must be attached.
When the resistor is attached, an approximately 22 mm to
24 mm protrusion is added.
Note: The bending radius of the cable to use must also be taken into consideration.
2-11
Section 3 System Configuration
Page
3-1 Mounting Restrictions ............................................................................................. 3-1
3-1-1 Mounting position ............................................................................................................... 3-1
(1) T-link master module/T-link slave module ............................................................................................ 3-1
(2) T-link interface module ........................................................................................................................ 3-2
3-1-2 Number of mountable modules .......................................................................................... 3-2
3-2 T-link System Configuration .................................................................................... 3-3

3-2-1 Basic system configuration ................................................................................................ 3-3
3-2-2 I/O address assignment ..................................................................................................... 3-4
(1) Normal mode ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4
(2) T-link expansion mode, I/O expansion mode ...................................................................................... 3-6
3-2-3 Communication system with other series using T-link slaves ............................................. 3-7
(1) Example of connection to MICREX-F55 series when MICREX-SX series CPU becomes a master .. 3-7
(2) Example of connection to MICREX-F55 series when MICREX-SX series CPU becomes a slave ..... 3-8
3-2-4 T-link system using the T-link electric repeater/converter ................................................... 3-9
(1) Overview of the T-link Electric Repeater (FRC200A-C10) .................................................................. 3-9
(2) Overview of the T-link converter (FRC100A-G02) ............................................................................... 3-9
(3) Notes on connecting T-link electric repeaters and T-link converters ................................................... 3-9
(4) Examples of system configurations .................................................................................................. 3-10
3-2-5 System configuration using the T-link optical converter ................................................... 3-11
(1) Overview of the T-link optical converter ............................................................................................ 3-11
(2) System configuration ........................................................................................................................ 3-12
3-2-6 Maximum number of T-link connected I/O stations .......................................................... 3-16
(1) Calculation of number of T-link connected I/O stations ..................................................................... 3-16
(2) Calculation of number of T-link connected stations on electrical line ................................................ 3-16
Mounting
Section 3 System Configuration
3-1 Mounting Restrictions
3-1-1 Mounting position

(1) T-link master module/T-link slave module
T-link master module and T-link slave module can be mounted on the following slots: any slot except the power module
mounting slot (two slots from the left on the base board).
<8/11/13-slot base board>
Master module mountable slots

<3/6-slot base board>
Master module mountable slots
Note: T-link master module (NP1L-TL1) can not be mounted on T-link interface module (NP1L-RT1) base.
In case of NP1L-RT1 version V**33 or later, it is possible to mount various slave module (such as NP1L-TS1, etc... ).
I/O I/O I/O I/O

CPU
Power Power
supply supply
3-1
3-1 Mounting Restrictions Mounting
(2) T-link interface module

Only one unit of NP1L-RT1 can be mounted on one base board. NP1L-RT1 must be mounted on the right side of the power
supply module. Position module, Function, and Optical link module cannot be mounted on NP1L-RT1 base board. In
addition, below mentioned modules cannot be mounted on NP1L-RT1 base board.
NP1X3206-A, NP1Y32T09P1-A, NP1AX08-MR, NP1AX08V-MR, NP1AX08I-MR
<Notes on mounting slave module on NP1L-RT1 base board>
It is possible to mount slave module (NP1L-TS1, NP1L-JS1, NP1L-PS1) on NP1L-RT1 base board if NP1L-RT1 version is
V**33 or later. As for CPU or loader version, please see section1-5. Number of occupied words of slave modules is fixed as 4/4
words if slave module is mounted on NP1L-RT1 base board.
Maximum number of slave modules for one NP1L-RT1 base board are 8 (Also Maximum 8 slaves for one configuration).
Note : If you mount slave module on NP1L-RT1 base board, it is necessary to set Fail-soft setting in system definition. As for
Fail-soft setting, please see section 4-2.
With Fail-soft setting, if actual system configuration of NP1L-RT1 base board is different from defined system
configuration, and turned ON PLC power, system behaves as shown below.
1)If NP1L-RT1 RUN earlier than CPU : CPU stops with fatal error because of discrepancy detection of system
definition.
2) If NP1L-RT1 RUN later than CPU : At first, CPU goes RUN. Then, when NP1L-RT1 goes RUN, CPU show Non-fatal
error, and continues RUN. However, NP1L-RT1 is considered as drop out from system (remote I/O configuration =
OFF, remote I/O error information = ON), and CPU cannot detect NP1L-RT1.
If slave module mounted on NP1L-RT1 base board is not making communication (for example, master station power
is OFF), both NP1L-RT1 and CPU show non-fatal error. (remote I/O configuration = ON, remote I/O error information =
ON). Remote I/O configuration and error information are assigned to %MW10.128... (In case of Standard loader,
WSM128...).
I/O I/O I/O I/O

CPU
Power Power
supply supply
T-link master module I/O or slave module
3-1-2 Number of mountable modules

Maximum 8 units of T-link master module and T-link slave module can be mounted in one configuration. However, when other I/
O master or slave modules, such as OPCN-1 and DeviceNet master or slave modules, are installed, this limit of 8 units applies
to the total including them.
(Number of mountable T-link master modules) + (Number of mountable other I/O master modules) +
(Number of mountable T-link slave modules) + (Number of mountable other slave modules) 8
3-2
Basic System Configuration 3-2 T-link System Configuration
3-2-1 Basic system configuration

Connecting one NP1L-TL1 master module with the MICREX-SX series SX bus (on the base board) enables one T-link system
configuration to be constructed.
<Example of system configuration>
NP1L-TL1
I/O I/O I/O I/O

Power CPU
* Connect the T-link terminating resistor (100)
supply
SX bus to the end of the T-link.
terminating
plug
NP1L-RT1
*
Power
supply
* T-link devices can be connected. (Note 2)
The T-link interface module (NP1L-RT1) enables MICREX-SX series

SPH I/O modules to be used as T-link devices.
Note: 1) The allowable distance depends on the type of the cable used. For the details, refer to 2-3 Cable Specifications.
2) Devices that use different loader commands such as MICREX-F series loaders, FLEX-PC series loaders, and POD
cannot be connected.
3) The configuration shown below is not possible.
NP1L-TL1
I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O
Power
supply CPU
T-link
I/O I/O I/O
Power
supply
NP1L-RT1
* Connecting a base board in

a T-link slave station with another I/O I/O I/O I/O
base board using an SX bus
connection cable is not allowed. Power
supply
3-3
3-2 T-link System Configuration Address Assignment
3-2-2 I/O address assignment

T-link device is assigned to the I/O area of the CPU. Assigned address differs between Normal mode and T-link expansion
mode.
(1) Normal mode
SX bus station No. 1
Mode selection switch: 0
T-link group-type T-link interface module

I/O device
T-link station No. 07
T-link station No. 02
T-link remote station 32 32 16 T-link remote station
32 points Input points points points 16 points I/O
T-link station No. 00 Input Output Output
02 04 06 T-link station No.
%IX1.0.0.0~15 (X1.0.0~F)
%IX1.0.1.0~15 (X1.0.10~1F)
* In Normal mode, one T-link %IX1.2.0.0~15 (X1.2.0~F)
station number is occupied
for one word. %IX1.2.1.0~15 (X1.2.10~1F)
%QX1.4.0.0~15 (Y1.4.0~F)
%QX1.4.1.0~15 (Y1.4.10~1F)
%QX1.6.0.0~15 (Y1.6.0~F)
%IX1.7.0.0~7 (X1.7.0~7)
%QX1.7.1.0~7 (Y1.7.10~17)
* Parenthesized figures mean the addresses

when the Standard loader is used.
<Addressing modes>
In MICREX-SX series, the I/O addresses on the SX bus are assigned to the same I/O area as the I/O addresses on the T-link.
<Example of D300win> Period Period Period
Prefix SX bus station No. T-link station No. Word No. Bit address (0 to 15)
%IX(bit), %IW(word), %ID(double word)

%QX(bit), %QW(word), %QD(double word) From 00 to 99
<Example of standard loader> Period Period
Prefix SX bus station No. T-link station No. Word No. + Bit address (0 to F)
X(bit), WX(word), DX(double word)

Y(bit), WY(word), DY(double word) From 00 to 99
3-4
Address Assignment 3-2 T-link System Configuration
<Address number assignments>

The address of each I/O module mounted on the T-link group type I/O device needs the T-link station number and the word
number which indicates the order in the device.
Example:
In the sample system configuration shown at the bottom of the previous page, the address of the bit 32 position of the 32-point
input module ( the module at far right) on the T-link group type I/O device would be expressed as follows:
<Example of D300win>
%IX2.1.1.15
SX bus station number Bit address (0 to 15)
Word number (For a 32-point module, both words 0 and 1 exist.
For a 16-point module, word 0 exists.)
T-link station number
<Example of standard loader>

X2.1.1F
SX bus station number Bit address (0 to F)
Word number (For a 32-point module, both words 0 and 1 exist.
For a 16-point module, word 0 exists.)
T-link station number
3-5
3-2 T-link System Configuration Address Assignment
(2) T-link expansion mode, I/O expansion mode

SX bus station No.1
Mode selection switch: 1 or 2
T-link group-type T-link interface module

I/O device
T-link station No.04
T-link station No.01
T-link remote station 32 32 16 T-link remote station
32 points Input points points points 16 points I/O
T-link station No.00 Input Output Output
01 02 03 T-link station No.
%IX1.0.0.0~15 (X1.0.0~F)
%IX1.0.1.0~15 (X1.0.10~1F)
* In T-link Expansion mode, one T-link %IX1.1.0.0~15 (X1.1.0~F)
station number is occupied for each one
unit of T-link device or for each one unit
%IX1.1.1.0~15 (X1.1.10~1F)
of module on an I/O group type unit.
%QX1.2.0.0~15 (Y1.2.0~F)
%QX1.2.1.0~15 (Y1.2.10~1F)
%QX1.3.0.0~15 (X1.3.0~F)
%IX1.4.0.0~7 (X1.4.0~7)
%QX1.4.1.0~7 (Y1.4.10~17)
* Parenthesized figures mean the addresses

when the Standard loader is used.
<Notes for even address>

If you use DINT or DWORD data type variable (including array/structured data type containing 32 bit length data type) to I/O
area ;
In case of normal mode, word address must be assigned to even number.
In case of T-link expansion or I/O expansion mode, sort all I/Os connected to T-link in the order of small number, then assign
even number from smallest number.
3-6
T-link Slave System 3-2 T-link System Configuration
3-2-3 Communication system with other series using T-link slaves

Data can be transferred through T-link between MICREX-SX series SPH CPUs and MICREX-F series or FLEX-PC series
CPUs.
(1) Example of connection to MICREX-F55 series when MICREX-SX series CPU becomes a master
The MICREX-SX series CPU is the master, and the MICREX-F55 series CPU is a slave.
16 points input MICREX-F55 series

254 1 2 3 4 5 T-link slave card
SPH MICREX-F55
I/O I/O I/O I/O

10
Power CPU
supply
WB0
T-link
Slave card setting:

T-link master module Input: 4 words
Output: 4 words
T-link station number: 10
<Assignment of I/O addresses>

Master CPU side Slave CPU side
%IW1.10.0 (%IX1.10.0.0~15) WB1
%IW1.10.1 (%IX1.10.1.0~15) T-link WB2
Input
%IW1.10.2 (%IX1.10.2.0~15) WB3
%IW1.10.3 (%IX1.10.3.0~15) WB4
%QW1.10.4 (%QX1.10.4.0~15) WB5
%QW1.10.5 (%QX1.10.5.0~15) WB6
Output
%QW1.10.6 (%QX1.10.6.0~15) WB7
%QW1.10.7 (%QX1.10.7.0~15) WB8

WX1.10.0 (X1.10.0~F) WB1
WX1.10.1 (X1.10.10~1F) T-link WB2
Input
WX1.10.2 (X1.10.20~2F) WB3
WX1.10.3 (X1.10.30~3F) WB4
WY1.10.4 (Y1.10.40~4F) WB5
WY1.10.5 (Y1.10.50~5F) WB6
Output
WY1.10.6 (Y1.10.60~6F) WB7
WY1.10.7 (Y1.10.70~7F) WB8
3-7
3-2 T-link System Configuration T-link Slave System
(2) Example of connection to MICREX-F55 series when MICREX-SX series CPU becomes a slave
The MICREX-F55 series CPU is the master, and the MICREX-SX series CPU is a slave.
MICREX-F55 series T-link slave module

T-link master card NP1L-TS1
NV1L-TL1 254
SPH 1 2 3 4 5
MICREX-F55
I/O I/O I/O I/O

Power CPU
supply
WB0
T-link
16 points input
Slave module setting:
Input: 4 words
Output: 4 words
T-link station number: 10
<Assignment of I/O addresses>

WB10 %IW1.0 (%IX1.0.0~15)
WB11 T-link %IW1.1 (%IX1.1.0~15)
Input
WB12 %IW1.2 (%IX1.2.0~15)
WB13 %IW1.3 (%IX1.3.0~15)
WB14 %QW1.4 (%QX1.4.0~15)
WB15 %QW1.5 (%QX1.5.0~15)
Output
WB16 %QW1.6 (%QX1.6.0~15)
WB17 %QW1.7 (%QX1.7.0~15)

WB10 WX1.0 (%IX1.0~F)
WB11 T-link WX1.1 (%IX1.10~1F)
Input
WB12 WX1.2 (%IX1.20~2F)
WB13 WX1.3 (%IX1.30~3F)
WB14 WY1.4 (%QX1.40~4F)
WB15 WY1.5 (%QX1.50~5F)
Output
WB16 WY1.6 (%QX1.60~6F)
WB17 WY1.7 (%QX1.70~7F)
3-8
Extension of the T-link Transmission 3-2 T-link System Configuration
Distance
3-2-4 T-link system using the T-link electric repeater/converter

(1) Overview of the T-link Electric Repeater (FRC200A-C10)
The FRC200A, with the functions listed below, allows flexible T-link network configurations.
Extension of the T-link transmission distance
Two repeaters can be used for one T-link system. The transmission distance can be extended up to 3 km.
Branching of transmission line
T-branches can be used.
Connection with mini T-link
The repeater supports mini T-link. The repeater has four pairs of terminals for connecting cables. (Terminal names: T-link
1, T-link 2, T-link 3, mini T-link)
Either the T-link 3 connectors or mini T-link connectors can be used by setting a switch.
Note: 1) When the FRC200A repeaters are located at each end of the T-link, or for unused link connectors, connect the
supplied terminating resistor (100 /1 W). For the T-link 3 connectors and mini T-link connectors, it is not
necessary to connect the terminating resistor to the connectors that are not selected by the switch.
2) For the T-link 3 connectors and mini T-link connectors, signals are transmitted to the connectors selected by the
switch.
(2) Overview of the T-link converter (FRC100A-G02)
The FRC100A converts T-link signals to mini T-link signals (and vice versa) to support connections with various T-link
I/O devices or mini T-link I/O devices.
Note: For terminating of the T-link or mini T-link transmission lines, connect the supplied terminating resistor (100 /1 W).
(3) Notes on connecting T-link electric repeaters and T-link converters
Note the restrictions described below for T-link (mini T-link) system construction.
TL1
TL1: T-link master module
TK : T-link slave station For mini T-link system,
up to 10 stations (100 m)
* * Repeater/ *
Converter *
Symbol * indicates
TK TK TK TK TK
a place to which a
terminating resistor
is to be connected.
Up to 32 (or 64) stations (except repeaters and converters) for one T-link system
<Number of repeaters and converters usable for one T-link system>

Serial connection Parallel connection
T-link converter 1 2
(FRC100A-G02)
T-link electric repeater 2 2
(FRC200A-C10)
3-9
3-2 T-link System Configuration Extension of the T-link Transmission
Distance
(4) Examples of system configurations

1) One repeater/converter in series
TL1
TL1 : T-link master module The symbol * indicates a place
TK : T-link slave station to which a terminating resistor
is to be connected.
* * Repeater/ *
Converter *
TK TK TK TK
2) Two repeaters in series

This configuration is allowed only for the T-link electric repeater (FRC200A-C10).
TL1
* * * * *
Repeater Repeater
*
TK TK TK TK TK TK
3) Repeaters/converters in parallel
TL1
* Repeater/ *
Converter *
TK TK TK TK
Repeater/ *
* Converter *
TK TK
4) Repeaters/converters in series and parallel

TL1
* * * * *
Repeater Repeater
*
TK TK TK TK TK TK
Repeater/ *
* Converter *
TK TK
3-10
Distance
3-2-5 System configuration using the T-link optical converter

The allowable length of the T-link can be extended using optical transmission lines. Optical transmission lines are minimally
affected by noise, thus optical transmission lines provide transmission lines suitable for use with noise-generating devices.
(1) Overview of the T-link optical converter
There are two types of T-link optical converter available: simple type FNC120A and high performance type FNC130A.
POWER1 POWER1
POWER2 POWER2
STATUS1 STATUS1
STATUS2 STATUS2
STATUS3 STATUS3
Optical transmission
Optical transmission
line interface (1)
line interfaces (2)
Electric transmission Electric transmission

line interface (1) line interface (1)
FNC120A FNC130A
<Communication specifications>
Item Specification
Transmission speed 500 kbps
Cable Twisted pair cable (shielded)
Electric
Total length Max. 1 km
SI multi-component glass fiber GI quartz fiber
Cable
Optical Core/clad diameter: 200 m/250 m Core/clad diameter: 50 m/125 m
Total length Max. 1 km Max. 1 km
<Optical adapter specifications>

Type Applicable converter Applicable fiber Optical connector
FNC120A SI multi-component glass F 06/08 (JIS C 5975, 8)
FTC130T
FNC130A fiber, 200/250 m
GI quartz fiber,
FTC132S
50/125 m
Note: For T-link optical converter specification details (FNC120A- , FNC-130A- ) and operation of the converters,
refer to the operating instructions (INA-F7465).
3-11
Distance
(2) System configuration

System configurations with optical converters are as follows:
1) 1: 1 connection............ Basic system using two optical converters.

2) Cascade connection.... System with optical converters connected in series.
3) Star connection........... System with optical converters connected in parallel.
4) Loop connection.......... System with optical converters connected to a loop line.
Note: In any system configuration the number of slave stations that can be connected to a master module is up to 32.
1) 1 : 1 connection
<When FNC120A is used>
TL1
TL1 : T-link master module Symbol * indicates a place to
which a terminating resistor is
TK : T-link slave station to be connected.
OC : T-link optical converter
* * *
OC OC
*
Optical cable (1)
TK TK TK TK
(2 wires)
Electric transmission Optical transmission Electric transmission

line (Max. 1 km) line(Max. 1 km) line (Max. 1 km)

TL1
Optical cable (1)

(2 wires)
* * *
OC OC
*
TK TK TK TK
The FNC130A can duplicate

an optical transmission line.
Electric transmission line Optical transmission line Electric transmission line

(Max. 1 km) (Max. 1 km) (Max. 1 km)
3-12
Distance
2) Cascade connection
This system connects electrical transmission lines and optical transmission lines alternately in series. This system can contain
up to 16 optical converters.
TL1
Symbol *indicates a place
to which a terminating resistor
Optical cable (1) is to be connected.
(2 wires)
* * * * * * *
OC OC OC OC OC OC
TK TK TK
Electric transmission Electric transmission Optical transmission

line (Max. 1 km) line (Max. 1 km) line (Max. 1 km)
Optical transmission Optical transmission Electric transmission
line (Max. 1 km) line (Max. 1 km) line (Max. 1 km)
As illustrated above, the optical transmission line can be extended up to 8km and the electric transmission line can be extended
up to 9 km with 16 optical converters by alternately connecting electric transmission lines and optical transmission lines
together. The total extendable line length is 17km.

This system connects electric transmission lines and optical transmission lines in series. However, this system can be
established by connecting only optical transmission lines. This system can contain up to 16 optical converters.
TL1
Optical cable (1)

(2 wires)
* * *
OC OC OC
*
TK TK TK
*
*
TK TK Electric transmission
line (Max. 1 km)
Electric transmission Electric transmission

line (Max. 1 km) Optical transmission line (Max. 1 km)
line (Max. 1 km)
T-link devices can be connected to
optical converters on optical transmission
lines.
3-13
Distance
3) Star connection
A star T-link system can be constructed by connecting optical converters to electric transmission lines (up to 8 routes).
TL1
Symbol * indicates a place

to which a terminating
resistor is to be connected.
*
For two electric
transmission line
routes, up to 1 km
OC OC
*
*
Up to 8 routes
For three or more

TK TK TK
electric transmission
line routes,
up to 500 m
OC OC
*
* *
TK TK TK
Optical transmission line Electric transmission line (Max. 1 km)

(Max. 1 km)

TL1
For two electric Optical cable

transmission line
routes, up to 1 km OC OC
*
*
Up to 8 routes
For three or more TK TK TK

electric transmission
line routes, The FNC130A can duplicate
up to 500 m an optical transmission line.
OC OC
*
* *
TK TK TK
Optical transmission Electric transmission line (Max. 1 km)

line (Max. 1 km)
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Distance
4) Loop connection (FNC120A or FNC130A)

The loop connection efficiently implements redundant optical transmission lines. By looping the optical transmission lines,
transmission continues even if a part of the optical cable line is disconnected.
TL1
Symbol * indicates a place
to which a terminating
resistor is to be connected.
* OC
*
TK TK
Up to 1 km
OC Up to 1 km
*
*
TK TK
Up to 1 km
OC
*
*
TK TK
Up to 3 optical converters can be
connected in an optical loop.
Electric transmission line (Max. 1 km)
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Distance
3-2-6 Maximum number of T-link connected I/O stations

Generally speaking, maximum number of T-link connected I/O stations for one T-link master is 32. However, depends on version
combination of T-link master and loader, it can be expanded to 64. Here explains calculation of number of T-link connected I/O
stations and system configuration for this application. (See section 1-5 for version)
(1) Calculation of number of T-link connected I/O stations
Only I/O station which has T-link station address setting dial should be counted. Therefore ;
* Capsule type I/O : FTK, FTT, NR1T, NR2T, POD, etc... : each station considered as one I/O station.
* Building block type I/O : NP1L-RT1, FTL010A, FTL010H : each base board is considered as one I/O station.
* T-link slave on other configuration (such as NP1L-TS1, MICREX-F series T-link slave) : each slave is considered as one
station.
* Converter, repeater : FRC100A, FRC200A, FNC120A, FNC130A : Those are not considered as I/O station. However, need to
consider for electrical connection number.
TL1
* * * * *
1st repeater 2nd repeater
FTK FTK FTK FTK FTK FTK
Electrical line1: 32 or less Electrical line2: 32 or less Electrical line3:

(Including repeater) (Including repeater) 32 or less
Maximum number of I/O station for one T-link is 32 (or 64).

(Excluding repeater, converter)
(2) Calculation of number of T-link connected stations on electrical line

Maximum station number for T-link electrical line is 32. If you need to connect more than this limit or need to expand distance,
use T-link electrical repeater or T-link optical converter. In this way, it is possible to expand maximum number of T-link I/O station
up to 64 (see above picture).
In this case, you need to count repeater or converter as electrically connected station.
For example, in above case;
Electrical line1: Electrical line start from NP1L-TL1. Count total number of FTK and 1st repeater. NP1L-TL1 should not be
counted.
Electrical line2: Electrical line start from 1st repeater. Count total number of FTK and 2nd repeater. 1st repeater should not be
counted.
Electrical line3: Electrical line start from 2nd repeater. Count total number of FTK. 2nd repeater should not be counted.
Please note maximum number of T-link I/O stations for one T-link master is 32 (or 64). Therefore, it is not possible to have 32 I/O
stations for each electrical line1, 2, 3 (total 96).
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Section 4 System Definitions
Page
4-1 System Configuration Definition ............................................................................ 4-1
4-1-1 Registration of module ....................................................................................................... 4-2
4-1-2 I/O group setting ................................................................................................................ 4-9
4-2 Fail-soft Setting ...................................................................................................... 4-10
4-3 Output Hold Definition ........................................................................................... 4-12

System Configuration Definition
Section 4 System Definitions
To construct a T-link system in the MICREX-SX series SPH, the system definitions listed below are required.
System configuration definition (always needed)
Fail-soft setting
Output hold definition
Register modules to be used such as CPU modules, T-link master modules, and T-link interface modules, or T-link device with
System_Definition in the project tree.
4-1 System Configuration Definition

<Example of system configuration>
T-link master module NP1L-TL1
I/O I/O I/O I/O
T-link interface module NP1L-RT1
I/O I/O I/O

T-Link T-link device
Station No. : 10
Station number: 00
<System configuration definition tree screen>

The configuration registered for above system becomes as follows:
Only I/O modules are registered

on the T-link interface.
Base boards and power supply
modules are not registered.
4-1
4-1 System Configuration Definition System Configuration Definition
4-1-1 Registration of module

How to register modules is described below, taking the sample system configuration described on the preceding page for
example.
In the initial condition of the system definition dialog box, a power module (AC power supply of 2-slot specification) and a
CPU module selected with the template are registered for a 11-slot base board, as shown below.
With the base board highlighted, click the [Property] button. The [Module property] dialog box is displayed.
[Insert] button [Property] button
Select a base board you want to use, and click the [OK] button to finish the modification of the base board setting.
4-2
System Configuration Definition 4-1 System Configuration Definition
Then, the T-link master module that is mounted next to the CPU module is registered. With the CPU module highlighted, click
the [Insert] button on the system configuration registration window. The [Module insert] dialog box is displayed. On this
dialog box, select I/O master for Module group type. "T Link Master module is displayed in the [Outline specification] box.
<Items to set when T-link master module is registered>

Circuit No.
With MICREX-SX SPH, maximum 8 units of I/O master module can be contained in one configuration. According to the
circuit number (0 to 7) that is set on this step, the addresses for remote I/O monitoring flags that are prepared in the
system memory of the CPU module are determined.
Outline specification
In case of T-link expansion, select T-link Master(Ext:V42 or more).
In case of I/O expansion, select T-link Master(I/O Ext:V47 or more).
After setting all necessary items, click the [OK] button. The T-link master module is registered.
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Then, the T-link device, which is to be connected to the T-link master module, is registered.
With the T-link master module highlighted, click the [Insert] button. The [Module insert] dialog box is displayed.
Select Slave for Module group type. The T-link device is displayed in the [Outline specification] box.
When the T-link interface module for MICREX-SX SPH is connected, select NP1L-RT1: T Link i/f Unit (RT1). When the T-link
interface module for conventional MICREX-F series is connected, select T Link i/f Unit (FTL); when other T-link device (I/O
terminal, FTK, T-link slave on other configuration etc.) is connected, select T Link Capsule.
Select NP1L-RT1: T Link i/f Unit (RT1) and click the [OK] button. The T-link interface module is registered.
4-4
Then, the I/O module on the T-link group-type unit is registered.

With the T-link interface module highlighted, click the [Insert] button to display the [Module insert] dialog box. To register the I/
O module on the T-link interface I/O group-type unit, select Remote I/O" for Module group type.
With the I/O module highlighted, which you want to register, click the [OK] button. The module is registered.
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After the remaining I/O modules on the T-link interface group-type unit are registered in the same way, T-link capsule type unit
is registered.
With the T-link interface module highlighted, click the [OK] button. The [Module insert] dialog box is displayed.
When "T Link Capsule is selected, the [Parameter] button is enabled. When this button is clicked, the [T Link capsule
parameter setting] dialog box is displayed. On this dialog box, the number of words occupied by T-link capsule is set.
4-6
After registering the number of I/O words occupied by T-link capsule, click the [OK] button. You return to the [Module insert]
dialog box. When the [OK] button is clicked on this dialog box, the T-link capsule is registered.
<Registering T-link I/O group-type unit FTL for MICREX-F series>

On the registration window, I/O modules on FTL are all classified to T Link remote I/O. The number of words occupied by
individual module is set for individual T-link remote I/O by parameter.
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<Registration of T-link slave module>

The T-link slave module, or NP1L-TS1, sends/receives data to/from the PLC system working as a T-link master station by
means of I/O communication. The number of occupied I/O words that are used for this communication is set by parameter
when the module is registered. (This registration should be done by CPU which has mounted NP1L-TS1 module.)
<Setting procedure>
1) On the [Module property] dialog box for the T-link slave module or on the [Module insert] dialog box displayed when the
module is inserted, click the [Parameter] button. The [T-Link slave parameter setting] dialog box is displayed.
Set 1 word/1 word, 2 words/2 words, 4 words/4 words, 8 words/8 words, or 32 words/32 words for the number of input words/
number of output words, and click the [OK] button. If NP1L-TS1 is mounted on NP1L-RT1 base board, input/output words are
fixed as 4/4.
Note: When you want to use the T-link slave module, or NP1L-TS1, it is necessary to set fail-soft operation for that module. If
communication with the PLC system working as a master station is disrupted, the T-link slave module falls in a module
fatal fault condition. If no fail-soft operation is set, the PLC system (configuration) that connects the T-link slave module
falls in a system fatal fault condition and cannot operate at all.
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I/O Group Setting 4-1 System Configuration Definition
4-1-2 I/O group setting

I/O group is set for the module that is already registered to the system configuration.
On the [Module property] dialog box for the CPU module, click the [Parameter] button. The [CPU parameter] dialog box is
displayed. On this dialog box, click the [I/O Group Setting] tab.
On the [I/O Group Setting] tab window, it is set which task of which CPU controls which I/O. When the default task of a single
CPU system controls all I/Os, clicking the [Standard setting] button registers all modules and units.
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4-2 Fail-soft Setting Fail-soft Setting
Fail-soft operation means to have normal modules/capsules continue their operation even if an error occurs in an I/O module/
capsule on the SX bus or T-link.
Set Fail-soft operation using the Fail-soft setting in the CPU module parameter.
<Setting procedure>
On the [Module property] dialog box for the CPU module, click the [Parameter] button. The [CPU parameter] dialog box is
displayed. On this dialog box, click the [Fail-soft Setting] tab.
With the module or capsule highlighted, for which you want to set fail-soft operation, click the [>>] button to register it. After
this, click the [OK] button to finish the registration.
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Fail-soft Setting 4-2 Fail-soft Setting
<Key-point>
As for the modules on SX bus, the CPU does not start operation if the modules registered to the system configuration
definition are not started up when the system is powered up. However, when fail-soft operation is set for the modules or
units on T-link remote I/O, the CPU starts operation in "nonfatal fault condition even if no remote I/O module is started
up. After the remote I/O modules start up, the nonfatal fault condition will change to normal.
When use the T-link slave module for MICREX-SX series, or NP1L-TS1, fail-soft operation needs to be set for the T-link
slave module. If communication with the PLC system working as a master station is disrupted, the T-link slave module
falls in a module fatal fault condition. If no fail-soft operation is set, the PLC system (configuration) that connects the T-
link slave module falls in a system fatal fault condition and cannot operate at all.
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4-3 Output Hold Definition Output Hold Definition
To hold the state which existed immediately before a system fault that stops CPU module operation, or to hold the output
immediately before the CPU module stops, use the output hold facility.
Set the Output hold setting using the Individual output hold station definition parameter on the T-link master module.
<Operating procedure>
With the T-link master module highlighted, click the [Property] button. The [Module property] dialog box for the T-link master
module is displayed.
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Output Hold Definition 4-3 Output Hold Definition
When the [Parameter] button is clicked, the [T Link master parameter setting] dialog box is displayed. On this dialog box,
output hold is registered for individual T-link station.
For the stations, for which you want to set output hold, click the buttons that correspond to their T-link station numbers to set
them ON.
After the setting is finished, click the [OK] button.
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Section 5 Wiring
Page
5-1 Precautions .............................................................................................................. 5-1
5-2 T-link Wire Assembling ............................................................................................ 5-2

Precautions
Section 5 Wiring
5-1 Precautions
(1) Before removing the connector, remove the fixing screws.

(2) T-link cables must be isolated from high-voltage cables and power cables as far as possible. T-link cables must not be run
parallel with those cables.
(3) These cables should be installed as shown in the following figure. Shielding cables should be used.
Communication cables etc.
1)
300 mm
or more
Lower power cables
2)
1) T-link cables
300 mm
2) Input/output circuit. Power
or more
Control cables supply circuit for PLC.
3) Control circuit
3) 4) Power circuit
300 mm
or more
Power cables
4)
Metal plate
Grounding
(Grounding resistance of 100 or less)
200 mm
Communication cables Lower power cables Control cables Power cables or more
1) 2) 3) 4)
Grounding
(Grounding resistance of 100 or less)
5-1
5-2 T-link Wire Assembling T-link Wire Assembling
Process the end of a twisted pair cable as shown below.
1) Remove a part of the sheath 2) Attach crimp terminals.

and internal insulation. Apply the insulation tube before caulking the terminal.
Note:If wires are connected directly to the terminal

block without using crimp terminals,
connection failure may result and T-link
9 transmission errors may occur. Therefore, crimp
Approx. 40mm terminals must be used.
The followings are recommended.

When two T-link cables are to be
Maker Type
connected to one terminal block, each
pair of wires can be connected to one JST(Nichiatsu) 2-M3
crimp terminal for convenience. Toei 2-3.5, 2-4S
3) Assembling
Tightening torgue :
0.3 to 0.4 Nm
Tightening torgue :
0.3 to 0.4 Nm
T-link terminating resistance
Note: Connect T-link terminating resistances

to both ends of the T-link. SD
T2
T1
5-2
Section 6 Troubleshooting
Page
6-1 LED Indication in Various System Conditions ...................................................... 6-1
6-2 System Memory ....................................................................................................... 6-2

(1) I/O module fault (%MX10.2.5 (D300win), SM25 (Standard loader)) ................................................... 6-2
(2) Remote I/O master initialization error (%MX10.25.0~7 (D300win), SM250~7 (Standard loader)) ..... 6-2
(3) Remote I/O master - I/O module configuration/fault ........................................................................... 6-3
6-3 Diagnosing the Status by Loader ........................................................................... 6-5

6-3-1 System RAS information .................................................................................................... 6-8
(1) Type information .................................................................................................................................. 6-8
(2) Module intensive status information .................................................................................................... 6-8
6-3-2 SX bus transmission information ........................................................................................ 6-9
6-3-3 Dump list .......................................................................................................................... 6-10
(1) Configuration/error flag ..................................................................................................................... 6-10
(2) Remote I/O station error information ................................................................................................. 6-11
(3) Remote I/O station intensive status information ............................................................................... 6-11
(4) T-link transmission information .......................................................................................................... 6-12
(5) On-board hardware error RAS .......................................................................................................... 6-13
(6) Setting error causes .......................................................................................................................... 6-14
(7) Non-fatal failure I/O RAS ................................................................................................................... 6-15
(8) Type information ................................................................................................................................ 6-16
Section 6 Troubleshooting
The T-link master module, or NP1L-TL1, continuously monitors the T-link system that is controlled by the local module and the
master module. In case of error, the content of occurred error is indicated by means of the LEDs provided on the module as
well as notified to the SX series CPU module.
6-1 LED Indication in Various System Conditions

You can make judgment about the status of T-link system according to the lighting condition of the LEDs provided on the CPU
module, the T-link master module and the T-link interface module. The following table shows the status of the LEDs provided on
individual module in various conditions of T-link system.
* means OFF.
CPU T-link master T-link interface
System status
ONL RUN ALM ONL ERR T/R TER SER ONL ERR T/R TER SER
ON ON -- ON -- Blinks -- -- ON -- Blinks -- -- Normal operation
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ON -- -- -- T-link master side is powered off or powering up.
T-link cable is broken or disconnected (with fail-soft
ON ON ON -- -- Blinks -- ON -- ON -- -- --
operation setting).
T-link cable is broken or disconnected (without fail-soft
ON -- ON -- -- Blinks -- ON -- ON -- -- --
operation setting).
ON ON ON -- -- Blinks -- ON -- -- -- -- -- Slave station is powered off (with fail-soft operation setting).
Slave station is powered off (without fail-soft operation
ON -- ON -- -- Blinks -- ON -- -- -- -- --
setting).
Failed module exists on RT1 (with fail-soft operation setting)
ON ON ON ON -- Blinks -- ON -- ON Blinks -- --
(see note).
Note: In addition to failed module on RT1, disconnected module, disconnected SX bus loop-back cable and failed base board
can be thought.
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6-2 System Memory
The system memory area in the CPU module contains flags for remote I/O masters.
By checking these flags, you can monitor the status of T-link.
(1) I/O module fault (%MX10.2.5 (D300win), SM25 (Standard loader))
When an I/O module or remote I/O module on the SX bus that has been registered with an I/O group in the CPU module, but
not registered for the fail-soft setting, has a fault, the CPU module stops its operation.
(2) Remote I/O master initialization error (%MX10.25.0~7 (D300win), SM250~7 (Standard loader))
When an error occurs during initialization of a T-link master module, a corresponding bit is turned on.
Expression for the D300win Expression for the Standard loader Flag name
%MX10.25.0 SM250 Initialization error of remote I/O master 0
Note: Specify remote I/O master numbers using the Insert module dialog box or Line number (R) in the Module property
dialog box.
For example, specifying 0 for a line number sets the T-link master module Remote I/O master 0.
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6-2 System Memory
(3) Remote I/O master - I/O module configuration/fault
%MW10.128 (SM128) Remote I/O master-I/O module configuration

Remote I/O master 0 When T-link devices connected with a T-link master are
|
I/O module configuration normal or in a fault state, flags for corresponding T-link
%MW10.135 (SM135)
station numbers are turned on.
%MW10.136 (SM136)
Remote I/O master 0
|
I/O module fault Remote I/O master-I/O module fault
%MW10.143 (SM143)
When T-link devices connected with a T-link master are in a
%MW10.144 (SM144) fatal or nonfatal fault state, flags for corresponding T-link
Remote I/O master 1
| station numbers are turned on.
I/O module configuration
%MW10.151 (SM151)
%MW10.152 (SM152)
Remote I/O master 1
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.159 (SM159)
%MW10.160 (SM160)
Remote I/O master 2
|
%MW10.167 (SM167)
%MW10.168 (SM168)
Remote I/O master 2
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.175 (SM175)
%MW10.176 (SM176)
Remote I/O master 3
|
%MW10.183 (SM183)
%MW10.184 (SM184)
Remote I/O master 3
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.191 (SM191)
%MW10.192 (SM192)
Remote I/O master 4
|
%MW10.199 (SM199)
%MW10.200 (SM200)
Remote I/O master 4
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.207 (SM207)
%MW10.208 (SM208)
Remote I/O master 5
|
%MW10.215 (SM215
%MW10.216 (SM216)
Remote I/O master 5
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.223 (SM223)
%MW10.224 (SM224)
Remote I/O master 6
|
%MW10.231 (SM231)
%MW10.232 (SM232)
Remote I/O master 6
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.239 (SM239)
%MW10.240 (SM240)
Remote I/O master 7
|
%MW10.247 (SM247)
%MW10.248 (SM248)
Remote I/O master 7
|
I/O module fault
%MW10.255 (SM255)
* Parenthesized figures mean the addresses when the Standard loader is used.
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6-2 System Memory
<Flag assignment>
The following tables show an example of flag assignment using the remote I/O master - I/O module configuration fault.
Assignment for remote I/O masters 1 to 7 are handled in the same manner.
<Configuration information>
Word address (F) (E) (D) (C) (B) (A)
15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Bit address
%MW10.128 (SM128) 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
%MW10.129 (SM129) 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
%MW10.130 (SM130) 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32
%MW10.131 (SM131) 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48
%MW10.132 (SM132) 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64
%MW10.133 (SM133) 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80
%MW10.134 (SM134) 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96
%MW10.135 (SM135) 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112
<Fault information>
%MW10.136 (SM136) 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
%MW10.137 (SM137) 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16
%MW10.138 (SM138) 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32
%MW10.139 (SM139) 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48
%MW10.140 (SM140) 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64
%MW10.141 (SM141) 95 94 93 92 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80
%MW10.142 (SM142) 111 110 109 108 107 106 105 104 103 102 101 100 99 98 97 96
%MW10.143 (SM143) 127 126 125 124 123 122 121 120 119 118 117 116 115 114 113 112
* Parenthesized figures mean the addresses when the Standard loader is used.
<T-link slave station (remote I/O) state diagnosis>

States of T-link slave stations can be diagnosed using the configuration information and fault information.
Configuration Fault
information information
Normal ON OFF
Nonfatal fault ON ON
Fatal fault OFF ON
6-4
6-3 Diagnosing the Status by Loader
With the fault diagnostic function of the program loader, you can read the following information:
Information Information display section
Module configuration of system System configuration display window of the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box
T-link master module type information Detail information display window of the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box
The [System RAS] tab window
T-link mater module intensive status information Detail information display window of the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box
The [System RAS] tab window
SX bus transmission status Detail information display window of the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box
The [Bus transmission information] tab window
T-link master module internal RAS information Detail information display window of the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box
The [Dump list] tab window
<Diagnosing procedure>
Make the system, which is to be diagnosed, online, and display the [Fault diagnosis] dialog box.
The CPU internal system memory data is read out to display module configuration and
status. When a module is selected from those displayed in the system configuration
display window, detail information of the module is displayed on the detail information
display window at right. Detail information of remote I/O of T-link, etc. is analyzed using
the detail information window at right.
Detail information window can be changed

over by clicking the corresponding tab.
System configuration display Detail information display
Used to save the content of fault diagnosis in a text file. Because of text format,
the data can be checked with commercially available text editor.
6-5
When a T-link master module is selected on the system configuration display window, the detail information of the T-link
master module is displayed on the detail information display window.
Displayed information can be changed over by clicking the corresponding tab on the detail information display window.
1) [System RAS] tab window
2) [Bus transmission information] tab window
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3) [Dump list] tab window
6-7
6-3-1 System RAS information

On the [System RAS] tab window, the following information is displayed:
Type information of the T-link master module that is selected on the system configuration display window
Module intensive status of the T-link master module that is selected on the system configuration display window
(1) Type information

Module type and software version (module firmware version)
are displayed.
(2) Module intensive status information
Classification Displayed message Description
Normal Module normally running Initialization is completed, and the module is running normally.
Module fatal fault: Failed input detected Hardware fault. The module requires being replaced.
Module fatal fault: Sub-processor error Hardware fault. The module requires being replaced.
Module fatal fault: ROM error Hardware fault. The module requires being replaced.
Fatal fault Module fatal fault: RAM error Hardware fault. The module requires being replaced.
Check the SX bus condition. Wire breakage of cable, failed base
Module fatal fault: SX bus error board, external disturbance due to noise, etc. can be thought.
Module fatal fault: Setting error Check the setting of switches.
Check for remote I/O device disconnected from the T-link, wire
Nonfatal fault Module nonfatal fault: External interface error breakage of cable, disconnected connector, etc.
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6-3-2 SX bus transmission information

If SX bus transmission path is affected by noise or if the wiring of SX bus is imperfect, various errors related to SX bus
transmission are counted. If one of these error counters shows certain count value, it seems that the environment of the SX
system installed place is poor with respect to noise and requires your taking proper measures.
<SX bus transmission status list>

SX bus transmission status Description
CRC error detection counter (stamp normal) Counts up if a CRC error is detected but stamp is normal.
Symbol error detection counter Counts up if a symbol error is detected.
Frame length error detection counter Counts up if a frame length error is detected.
Wire breakage detection counter Counts up if wire breakage is detected (when transmission is stopped for 130 ms or
longer time).
CRC error detection counter Counts up if a CRC error is detected.
Frame error detection counter Counts up if the receiving of a frame is stopped in the middle.
SD detection counter Counts up if an SD (a code for the top of frame) is detected while receiving a frame.
TF1 END position error detection counter Counts up if END cannot be found at specified position during first cycle of total frame
receiving
TF2 END position error detection counter Counts up if END cannot be found at specified position during second cycle of total
frame receiving
TF2 stamp error detection counter Counts up if an error is detected in received frame during second cycle of total frame
receiving.
Buffer full 1 detection counter Counts up if buffer full is detected during total frame or multi-cast frame receiving.
Buffer full 2 detection counter Counts up if buffer full is detected when receiving message/ACK/NAK.
Buffer full 3 detection counter Counts up if buffer full is detected when receiving a token frame.
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6-3-3 Dump list

The dump list for this module contains the following information:
Configuration/error flag information
Remote I/O station error information
Remote I/O station intensive status information
T-link transmission information
On-board hardware error causes
Setting error causes
(1) Configuration/error flag
This flag indicates the configuration of normal and abnormal stations for the T-link devices connected to a T-link master module.
Configuration Configuration Configuration

information information information
for station for station for station
No. 0 to 15 No. 16 to 31 No. 96 to 99
Error Error Error

information information information
for station for station for station
No. 0 to 15 No. 16 to 31 No. 96 to 99
T-link station No.: 00

T-link station No.: 10
From this information, you can understand that T-link station numbers 00 and 10 are configured.
6-10
(2) Remote I/O station error information

T-link remote station (slave station) error information is displayed.
Indicates error occurred station

Number of error and the content of occurred
occurred stations error (for 32 stations).
Error code D1: Remote I/O station configuration mismatch,

D2: Remote I/O station disconnected
D3 to D7: Communication error (noise, etc.,)
D8: Remote I/O station non-fatal error
(Error on remote I/O station)
Error occurred T-link station No.
(3) Remote I/O station intensive status information
The status of all remote I/O stations (00 to 99) is displayed. 0000 is displayed for inexistent station.
Station Station Station

No. 00 No. 01 No. 07
Error code D1: Remote I/O station configuration mismatch,

D2: Remote I/O station disconnected
D3 to D7: Communication error (noise, etc.,)
D8: Remote I/O station non-fatal error
(Error on remote I/O station)
80: Normal operation
6-11
(4) T-link transmission information

Stores the error information that has been detected during T-link communication. Using ring file format, maximum 32
generations of error log can be stored.
Error counter Error information (see note)
+00h Error counter
Error information (see note)

Note: The error information is
internal codes that are
used basically by Fuji
Electric personnel in
charge of adjustment.
+40h
Error counter
15 5 0
00h ~ 3Fh
To which extent error information has been stored is indicated by

address. If additional errors are detected the next time, an
address starting from the next one is stored.
Total error counter: 0000h to FFFFh

The number of words for stored error information is indicated by total value.
When the power supply to the system is reset, this data is also reset.
6-12
(5) On-board hardware error RAS

Indicates the error status of the processor, peripheral ROM or RAM used in the module. Error occurrence in this area means
that the modules hardware has failed, requiring the replacement or repair of the module.
15 8 7 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPU error
Not used
ROM error
RAM error
Communication LSI error
6-13
(6) Setting error causes

Indicates the content of setting error related to system definition.
15 8 7 0
0 0 0 0 Not used
Number of connected stations error

Not used
Set ON if the number of remote stations
connected to T-link exceeds 32 (64).
Station number setting error

Set ON if the setting switch provided on the module
front is set to a position other than 00 to 02.
I/O area over

Set ON if the I/O area occupied by connected remote
stations exceeds specified size.
Normal mode (Mode 0): 128 words
T-link expansion mode (Mode 1): 512 words
I/O expansion mode (Mode 2): 512 words
Duplicated I/O area

Set ON if the I/O area occupied by connected remote stations
is duplicated in normal mode.
Duplicated I/O station number

If duplicated I/O is detected in normal mode, the corresponding station number is indicated.
6-14
(7) Non-fatal failure I/O RAS

Stores remote I/O station address which has non-fatal failure. If there is no non-fatal failure, "FFFF" is stored on top address of
this area.
+00h
+01h
End code is added at the end of error code.

End code (FFFFh)
+40h
1st word (Error station address)

15 8 7 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Unused Error station address (00 to 63h)
2nd word (Error slot position)

Error slot position bit becomes ON.
15 8 7 0
15 slot 0 slot
6-15
(8) Type information

Shows Module group type, Type information, Software version No.,etc.
6-16
Appendix 1 I/O Response Time
Page
Appendix 1-1 Outline ............................................................................................. App.1-1
Appendix 1-2 Input Response Time ...................................................................... App.1-1

(1) In case T-link master is set as Normal or T-link expansion mode (Mode 0 or 1) .......................... App.1-1
(2) In case T-link master is set as I/O expansion mode (Mode 2) ..................................................... App.1-1
Appendix 1-3 Output Response Time ................................................................... App.1-1

(1) In case T-link master is set as Normal or T-link expansion mode (Mode 0 or 1) .......................... App.1-1
(2) In case T-link master is set as I/O expansion mode (Mode 2) ..................................................... App.1-1
Appendix 1-4 Detail of Response Time Parameters ............................................ App.1-2
Appendix 1-5 Example of Response Calculation ................................................ App.1-3

(1) Case 1: Total 100 words I/O for 1 T-link master. ........................................................................... App.1-3
(2) Case 2: 32 Capsule type I/O (total 32 words) .............................................................................. App.1-3
(3) Case 3: Total approx. 500 words I/O for 1 T-link master ............................................................... App.1-4
Appendix 1 I/O Response Time
Appendix 1-1 Outline
I/O response time may changed depends on number of T-link I/O stations, occupied I/O words, SX-bus tact cycle, program
execution time (task time). Also, if message communication is used, or SX-bus communication have error because of noise,
response time may have fluctuation.
Here explains theoretical I/O response calculation using below mentioned condition.
No error on communication line by noise
Message communication is not used
Single CPU system
Only default task is used for task
Theoretical I/O response time are calculated by formula as shown below.
Appendix 1-2 Input Response Time

Definition of Input response time is time interval from Input signal change at external device to recognition of this data change
by PLC application (for example, contact instruction).
(1) In case T-link master is set as Normal or T-link expansion mode (Mode 0 or 1)
Input response (Max) = Input delay + T-link cycle x 2 + SX-bus tact cycle x 2 + task time
Input response (Min) = Input delay + T-link master internal process time + SX-bus tact cycle + task time
(2) In case T-link master is set as I/O expansion mode (Mode 2)
Input response (Max) = Input delay + T-link cycle x 2 + SX-bus tact cycle x (N+1) + task time
Input response (Min) = Input delay + T-link master internal process time + SX-bus tact cycle + task time
N: Total number of I/O master module (including non I/O expansion mode master).
Appendix 1-3 Output Response Time

Definition of Output response time is time interval from Output set to ON by PLC application (for example, coil instruction) to
Output signal change to external device.
(1) In case T-link master is set as Normal or T-link expansion mode (Mode 0 or 1)
Output response (Max) = Task time + SX-bus tact cycle x 2 + T-link cycle x 2 + Output delay
Output response (Min) = Task time + SX-bus tact cycle + T-link master internal process time + Output delay
(2) In case T-link master is set as I/O expansion mode (Mode 2)
Output response (Max) = Task time + SX-bus tact cycle x (N+1) + T-link cycle x 2 + Output delay
Output response (Min) = Task time + SX-bus tact cycle + T-link master internal process time + Output delay
N: Total number of I/O master module (including non I/O expansion mode master).
App.1-1
Appendix 1-4 Detail of Response Time Parameters
Input delay: Hardware delay time of Input module / capsule. For more detail, see Hardware manual.
Output delay: Hardware delay time of Output module / capsule. For more detail, see Hardware manual.
T-link cycle: Communication cycle time between T-link master and T-link I/O. It depends number of I/O stations and occupied I/O
words. See explanation below.
SX-bus tact cycle: Defined value by user in system definition. This value is determined by SX-bus system configuration. For
more detail, see Instruction manual.
Task time: Program execution time.
T-link master internal process time: It is T-link master internal process time. It varies depends on system configuration and
message communication used/unused. Usually, it is 2 to 6ms.
<Calculation of T-link cycle>

T-link cycle: Tcyc is calculated by formula as shown below.
Tcyc (s) = Nftk x 216 + Nrt x (216 + Tffk) + Nffk x (200 + Tffk) + Nftu x 16
+ (Nffu + Nio) x 32 + T-link master internal process time
Nftk: Number of I/O capsule (FTK, FTT, NR1T, NR2T, etc..)

Nrt: Number of building block type T-link expansion base board (NP1L-RT1, FTL010)
Nffk: Number of special T-link capsule (for example, FFK)
Nftu: Number of I/O modules mounted on building block type T-link expansion base board
Nffu: Number of function modules (RS-232C, Ethernet,..) mounted on building block type T-link expansion base board
Nio: Total I/O words on T-link system
Tffk: Response time of special capsule (for example, FFK) (It depends on special unit. Here defines as 200s as general)
App.1-2
Appendix 1-5 Example of Response Calculation
Here shows maximum response time calculation example (suppose, input delay time = 0.7ms, one SPH300 CPU and multiple I/
Os configuration).
On below picture;
Capsule type I/O means FTK, FTT, NR1T or NR2T type I/O.
Building type I/O means NP1L-RT1, FTL010.
T-link master
Building type I/O
Capsule type I/O
(1) Case 1: Total 100 words I/O for 1 T-link master.

30 Capsule type I/O (Assume one station occupy 2 words.)
2 Building type I/O (Assume 10 I/O modules for one base board. One I/O module occupy 2 words.)
T-link master is set to Normal mode (or T-link expansion mode).
I/O expansion mode is not used including other master module.
SX-bus tact cycle: 2ms, Task time: 1ms
T-link cycle Tcyc (s)
= 30 units x 216 + 2 units x (216 + 200) + 0 unit x (200 + 200) + 20 modules x 16 + 100 words x 32 + 6000 (6ms)
= 16,832 s (16.832ms)
Input response (Max) = 0.7ms + 16.832ms x 2 + 2ms x 2 + 1ms = 39.364ms
(2) Case 2: 32 Capsule type I/O (total 32 words)
Capsule type I/O 32 units (Assume one station occupy 1 word.)
No Building type I/O
T-link master is set to Normal mode (or T-link expansion mode).
I/O expansion mode is not used including other master module.
= 32 units x 216 + 0 units x (216 + 200) + 0 unit x (200 + 200) + 0 module x 16 + 32 words x 32 + 6000 (6ms)
= 13,936 s (13.936ms)
Input response (Max) = 0.7ms + 13.936ms x 2 + 1ms x 2 + 1ms = 31.572ms
App.1-3
Appendix 1-5 Example of Response Calculation
(3) Case 3: Total approx. 500 words I/O for 1 T-link master
Capsule type I/O 0 unit
7 Building type I/O. (Assume 6 analog modules for one base board. One analog module occupy 12 words.) Total I/O = 504
words.
T-link master is set to I/O expansion mode.
8 I/O master modules are used in one configuration.
= 0 unit x 216 + 7 units x (216 + 200) + 0 unit x (200 + 200) + 42 modules x 16 + 504 words x 32 + 6000 (6ms)
= 25,712 s (25.712ms)
Input response (Max) = 0.7ms + 25.712ms x 2 + 3ms x (8+1) + 1ms = 80.124ms
App.1-4
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T-link Master Module (Type: NP1L-TL1)

<Relative manuals for the SX-Programmer Expert (D300win)>

<Relative manuals for the SX-Programmer Standard (Standard Loader)>

*This manual is structured to be applicable to both D300win and Standard Loader.

When using this product, observe the safety precautions.

Warning : Failure to observe warnings may result in deaths or serious injuries.

*Manual No. is shown on the cover.

Printed on *Manual No. Revision contents

Sep. 1998 FEH204 First edition

Section 1 General ............................................................................................... 1-1

Section 2 Specifications .................................................................................... 2-1

Section 3 System Configuration ....................................................................... 3-1

Section 4 System Definitions ............................................................................ 4-1

Section 5 Wiring.................................................................................................. 5-1

Section 6 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 6-1

Appendix 1 I/O Response Time ................................................................. App.1-1

1-3 Overview of the T-link Expansion Function ........................................................... 1-3

1-4 Overview of the I/O Expansion Function ............................................................... 1-4

1-5 Supported version ................................................................................................... 1-5

1-1 T-link System Configuration

Power * The SX bus transfers data between

T-link interface module

CPU module T-link slave module

Mini T-link (up to 100m)

Mini T-link I/O (up to 10 devices)

T-link master module, T-link slave module,

I/O memory I/O memory

Input data viewed from Input data viewed from

Output data viewed from Output data viewed from

<Outline of T-link expansion>

T-link slave station T-link slave station

T-link slave station T-link slave station

T-link slave station T-link slave station

When T-link expansion mode is used

<Necessary environment for constructing an I/O expansion system>

(1) T-link expansion supported version

(2) I/O expansion supported version

(3) 64 stations for one T-link master supported version

(4) Slave module mounting on NP1L-RT1 base supported version

2-2 T-link Communication Specifications ..................................................................... 2-2

2-3 Cable ......................................................................................................................... 2-4

2-4 Names and Functions .............................................................................................. 2-5

2-5 Dimensions ............................................................................................................. 2-11

2-2-1 Communication specifications

2-2-2 Basics of T-link transmission

2-2-3 Transmission types

Slave Slave Slave Slave

Slave station Input Input Input Input

Transmission cycle: 10ms

(2) Message transmission

Message request Message processing Message completion

Transmission cycle: 10ms

2-2-4 Communication specifications for the T-link slave module

2-4-1 NP1L-TL1 (T-link master module)

1) Status indication LED

Not used (fixed to 0) ERR TER SER

ONL T/R Symbol Color Description: