Connecting Two Premium Hot Standby PLCs
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Overview
To work properly, the primary and standby PLCs must be linked in a specific way.
Which Connections Are Required?
CAUTION
IMPROPER SYSTEM BEHAVIOR
To prevent double primary PLCs when the two links are broken, route the two cables as far away from each other as possible.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage.
Two
sync link connections
are required between the two Premium Hot Standby PLCs:
a CPU sync link between the two CPUs
an ETY sync link between the two monitored ETY modules
If these two links do not work properly, the two PLCs function as standalone units.
Which Cables May be Used?
The following cable type may be used in sync link connections:
twisted pair copper cable