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SECTION 10
Adding Nodes and Editing Active Data Link Tables
This section describes the methods used to perform functions without turning OFF the PLC power to the existing network,
such as adding nodes to the Controller Link Network and changing data link tables while the data links are active.
10-1 Adding Nodes Using a Repeater Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
10-1-1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
10-1-2 Procedure for Adding Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
10-1-3 Precautions when Connecting Nodes Using a Repeater Unit. . . . . . 333
10-2 Changing the Data Link Tables with Active Data Links. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
10-2-1 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
10-2-2 Example of Changing Data Link Table with Active Data Links . . . 336
10-2-3 Operations when Changing Data Link Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
10-2-4 Timing Required to Change Data Link Tables with Active Data Links
(Theoretical) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
10-2-5 Procedure for Changing the Data Link Tables with CX-Programmer 338