Sensor & Wire-saving Link System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Wire-saving System
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
LP-200
LP-F10
Laser Marker
S-LINK transmits
128 points on
two signal lines, and
‘T’-branch multi-drop
system enabling
flexible cable layout
This product is introduced to only
limited countries. Please contact
our office for details.
Conforming to EMC Directive
(Excluding some components)
We’ve realized a wire-saving system that’s easy to use
Remote I/O
Just with the wire-saving between
the PLC and the sub-stations,
you’ll be able to save a mountain
of I/O device connection wires.
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S-LINK
The remote I/O is
one-dimensional
wiring
Allows for great wire-saving for
all connections. Installation is
made easy with no faulty wiring.
The power supply line can also
be wired up together enabling
true wire-saving for I/O
devices.
The S-LINK is
two-dimensional
wiring
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Via PLC I/O connectors, it can be linked to various PLCs
from any maker. Also available is a control unit enabling a
direct connection with any PLC bus line.
We’ve provided a PCI bus, ISA bus, C bus (PC/FC-98
Series), PC/104 bus, Compact PCI bus, and VME bus
compatible computer control board.
Also corresponds to the open network, which is growing
fast throughout the globe.
In addition, S-LINK compatible controllers made by partner
makers are consistently being introduced onto the market.
Refer to ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT’ on p.1038l or the S-LINK
partner maker information page on p.1051 for more details.
About 60 types of S-LINK I/O devices are made available
enabling various devices to be easily connected in any
location with great wire-saving.
In addition, S-LINK compatible I/O devices made by partner
makers are consistently being introduced onto the market.
Refer to ‘SYSTEM LAYOUT’ on p.1038l or the S-LINK
partner maker information page on p.1051 for more details.
Programming unnecessary
Commercially available cables can also be used
The S-LINK can be setup with just hardware connections
rendering specialized programming knowledge
unnecessary. Anyone can use it with ease.
You can use, apart from specially made 4-core cables,
commercially available cables such as flexible, heat-resistant,
or fluorine resin sheath cables singly or in combination
(conductor cross-section area 0.5 to 1.25 mm2, the SL-TW
series has a conductor cross-section area of 0.5 to 0.75 mm2).
Flat cable
Cabtyre cable
Upper-level network connection possible
Because it can be connected to any main open network, long-distance and multi-point transmission networks can be
constructed enabling a greatly enhanced network upgrade. Also, by wiring up scattered bit-oriented I/O devices that include
mostly connected sensors and switches, an efficient wire-saving layout can be realized. If exporting equipment that was
setup with any open network, it can be made to correspond to different networks just by installing an S-LINK gateway
controller with the entire S-LINK system left as it is.
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SYSTEMS
Fully functional S-LINK I/O device lineup
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Various PLCs and PCs can be utilized
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
Wire-saving for analog devices also possible
SL-TBAD4/TBDA1
Also available is the A/D conversion function equipped
SL-TBAD4 and the D/A conversion function equipped
SL-TBDA1 enabling easy analog device wire-saving.
LP-200
LP-F10
Laser Marker
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Wire-saving System
The analog output arrayed terminal unit
SL-TBDA1 (1 channel)
Wire-saving also possible in areas prone to water splashes
Available is the SL-TW series environment resistant I/O
units that can be used even in areas prone to water
exposure. An IP67 protective construction (IEC 60529)
casing has been realized. Because they are equipped with
waterproof connectors, they can be used safely even where
water splashes may occur.
Protective enclosure IP67
Easy wiring with exclusive
water-resistant connector
The analog input arrayed terminal unit
SL-TBAD4 (4 channel)
Inverter, electropneumatic
converter, etc.
Composite male connector
Pressure gauge, flowmeter,
displacement gauge, etc.
SL-TW series
Branch connector
A high resolution of
1/4,000 (12 bits)
Equipped with an average
processing function
Fast data conversion
0.8 ms approx.
Labor-saving sensor connection to the power supply
SL-T8PW
Provided are 8-branch connector tap SL-T8PW units that
can link up to 8 thru-beam type photoelectric sensor
emitters via snap male connectors.
Supplying power to the emitters can be done in an efficient,
wire-saving manner without wasting I/O unit points or
installing separate wiring. Connecting S-LINK I/O devices
also possible.
Conforms to CE marking
Because it conforms to CE marking (EMC directive), it can
be used even in Europe.
Conforming to EMC Directive
(Excluding some components)
SL-T8PW
8-branch
The emitter of the
connector tap thru-beam type
photoelectric sensor
High noise immunity
Specifies malfunctioning S-LINK I/O devices
Large voltage amplitude (24 V) and wide pulse width
(35 !s) signal transmissions make for units less prone to
impulse noise effects with no code errors.
We’ve realized the industry’s highest level of noise proofing
enabling them to be used even in worksites with
conventional, high-priced optical communication remote I/O
units.
In the event that verification cannot be obtained from an
S-LINK I/O unit, such as if the main cable is cutoff, the
address of the particular unverifiable I/O unit is specified
and displayed allowing equipment recovery time to be
greatly reduced.
Highly efficient transmission
Equipped with an output hold function
These units use a simple transmission format that covers
most I/O data transmission signals enabling a delayed
transmission time of approx. 11 ms for 128 points. (Of
course, the fewer the point count means less delay time)
S-LINK output devices are equipped with an output hold
function. When the signal transmission line is shutdown, the
output status values immediately prior to the malfunction
are stored greatly reducing the effect on the output devices.
[Excluding SL-CH(-PN)]
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Address display
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Plug-in connection
The transmission line connection is realized via T-branch
multi-drop wiring with hook-up connectors. Adding devices
is rendered easy and maintenance is easy.
The plug-in connection of
sensors achieves wiresaving.
Layout-free
Because S-LINK I/O devices can be connected to any
arbitrary main cable / branch cable location, a universal
layout is possible greatly decreasing the design workload.
Plug-in units
Amplifier-separated
photoelectric sensor
Amplifier-separated
inductive proximity
sensor
Input terminal unit
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Fiber sensor
SYSTEMS
T-branch connector hookup to transmission lines
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
S-LINK
Simple and reliable connections
We’ve provided all types of hook-up connectors. Connections from S-LINK I/O devices to the main cable and from sensors
and other devices to S-LINK I/O devices are all realized with one-touch hook-up connectors. They can be connected
anywhere quickly and maintenance is easy.
Branch cable to main cable connection and S-LINK I/O device to main cable connection
Connection from various connected units to S-LINK I/O devices
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SL-CP1 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CP2 (0.3 mm2)
SL-CP3 (0.5 mm2)
mm2)
SL-J1A
SL-CP2 (0.3
SL-CP3 (0.5 mm2)
SL-CJ1 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CJ2 (0.3 mm2)
SL-JK (For cable end)
SL-JK1 (For ‘T’-branch)
In addition, to enhance the reliability of the crimping,
S-LINK exclusive pliers are made available so that anyone
can do it with ease.
SL-T8J
SL-BMJ
Connected device extensions
mThe values in ( ) represent conductor cross-section areas.
4-pin type
2-pin type
SL-CP1 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CP2 (0.3 mm2)
SL-CP3 (0.5 mm2)
SL-CP12 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CP22 (0.3 mm2)
Exclusive pliers
SL-CJ1 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CJ2 (0.3 mm2)
SL-JK (0.5 mm2)
SL-CJ12 (0.08 to 0.2 mm2)
SL-CJ22 (0.3 mm2)
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SYSTEMS
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Wire-saving System
LP-200
LP-F10
Laser Marker
S-LINK
Direct main cable connecting of sensors and actuators possible
All types of transmission line direct-connecting type sensors
are made available. Even partner makers are putting on the
market manifold electromagnetic valves and limit switches
that can be directly connected with the S-LINK system
making wire-saving and labor-saving a reality.
S-LINK direct hook-up
area sensor
SL-N15
Items offered by partner makers
Limit switch
Ultrasonic sensors
Manifold electromagnetic Manifold electromagnetic
manufactured by Matsushita manufactured by Matsushita valve manufactured by valve manufactured by
Electric Works, Ltd.
Electric Works, Ltd.
Koganei Corp.
SMC Pneumatics
S-LINK direct hook-up
photoelectric sensor
SL-A series
Manifold electromagnetic Component indicator lamp
valve manufactured by manufactured by Yazaki
CKD Corp.
Industrial Chemical Co., Ltd.
Mid-system main / branch cable installation and removal possible
For conveyors or other large scale equipment, transport can also be done after dividing the whole into units of several meters
in length right at the factory. Then, reassembly and wiring can be effectuated onsite afterwards. Because the S-LINK can be
easily divided even from mid-system main / branch cables with the help of commercially available connectors and terminals,
the segmented equipment can be wired up prior to transport. Once onsite, assembly work is all but complete with just the
connecting of the individual units to each other.
In addition, when assembling the equipment, the S-LINK can work even disconnected from the PLC enabling software (PLC
programming) and hardware (machine assembly, I/O check) work to be done concurrently, which results in quick delivery time.
With the handy monitor, I/O devices can be checked for each piece of equipment separately enabling subcontractors to
conduct check work on delivery. This results in a total delivery deadline reduction and clearly defined subcontractor
responsibilities. Also, checking can be performed even without programming so you’ll know immediately if malfunctions are
coming from the PLC or the S-LINK.
Dividing equipment into subunits possible
Equipment 4
S-LINK
I/O device
S-LINK
controller
Equipment 1
Equipment 2
Commercially
available connectors
Equipment 3
Individual equipment subunits can be checked separately
Checking
inputs / outputs
is easy.
Handy monitor
SL-HM1
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Auxiliary materials reduced
By introducing the S-LINK, you can reduce the total cost of
system construction to one-fifth. Total costs including for
materials go down dramatically and, by decreasing the
workload, construction time is lessened which means you
can easily meet that tough deadline.
The S-LINK system:
• A hardware-only construction makes layout design simple
• With hook-up connectors, construction time is greatly
reduced
• Layout modifications made easy
• Equipment divided into separate segments make for easy
debugging
• Segmented equipment can be easily interlinked with
commercially available connectors
Great reductions in auxiliary materials such as cable racks,
cable ducts, intermediate terminal blocks, and cables. This
system also contributes greatly to the reduction waste
caused by cutting cable ends.
Design
Construction
Debug
Shipment and setup
Design Construction Debug Shipment and setup
S-LINK
Construction time
greatly reduced
Space-saving
Because of great reductions in the amount of intermediate
terminal blocks and cables needed, you can save space
and minimize the size of your control board and machines.
This will finally let you put all that wasted space to good
use.
The control box
can be of smaller size
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Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Conventional
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Total cost reductions and great savings in setup time
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
APPLICATIONS
Distributed installation
Automatic storage
LP-200
LP-F10
Laser Marker
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Wire-saving System
Because conveyors have multiple I/O
device points, wire-saving and construction
efficiency are the key to lowering overall
costs. Other systems may be wire-saving
but if they can’t prove useful for longdistance distribution lines or be reliable,
then they are useless. On this point, the
S-LINK system offers a total wiring length
of 400 m 1312.336 ft, 800 m 2624.672 ft
when using booster, with reliable T-branch
I/O device connections that can be
mounted in any desired location.
Because T-branching renders layout
designing simple, not only is it a wiresaving and construction efficient system,
but you can even save time in the actual
design stage.
In addition, you can divide main and
branch cables in mid-system with
commercially available connectors and
terminals so the time it takes to setup your
conveyor decreases greatly.
Easy hook-up
Parking garage
Display panel control
12
34
51 62
12
Personal computer
Sensor
73 84
12
34
51 62
34
73 84
Sensor
12
Sensor
34
Sensor
The S-LINK system is very suitable to wire up car detection
sensors in a large parking garage.
It reduces wires and installation time.
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Display equipment can be mounted in automobile production lines
to notify operators when malfunctions occur or just to keep a
reliable count of units in each line.
Because each type of display equipment shows variegated data,
they necessitate a great amount of wiring. This wiring must be
conducted in very large factories requiring a substantial amount of
cables and wires. A wire-saving system in this situation would be
most effective.
Using the S-LINK system means that even display equipment can
be wired up with just one flat cable clearing up all the bulky wiring
inside the display panels themselves and realizing great material
cost savings as well as a reduced workload.
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APPLICATIONS
Integrated installation
Turntable
Wire-saving systems are being greatly emphasized even for assembly lines
peppered with multiple I/O devices.
Also, to enhance productibility, using a wire-saving system is the key to reliability
and avoiding the occurrence of troubles.
In the S-LINK loop wiring, the system maintains signal transmission even when
the loop may break at any one place. In the S-LINK standard wiring, the controller
reveals disconnected device addresses when the signal transmission line may
break. Further, even if excess current may flow by a short-circuit between the
signal transmission lines, the controller shuts down the entire system.
S-LINK is a wire-saving system optimal for automatic assembly machinery.
Wiring I/O devices mounted on a rotating board (turntable) can
prove to be quite a difficult task. That’s because a slip ring that has
just as many terminals as wires has to be used. Therefore,
developing a large-scale slip ring with a reduced I/O point count
was our challenge.
S-LINK enables the connection of up to 128 I/O points on a 4-pole
slip ring. A compact slip ring can be used without worrying about
I/O points.
Handler
Parts delivery system
The handler in IC test equipment uses multiple sensors. For this
reason, reducing wires or making them more compact as well as
lowering cost or minimizing equipment are lingering issues.
S-LINK makes wire-saving and space-saving a reality and solves
these problems all at once.
Parts delivery system utilize many small picking sensors that verify
the selection of components by personnel.
The inputs equal the number of shelves and if job indicators are
used, there are an equal number of outputs.
The S-LINK system wires up all the picking sensors with effective
space and wire saving. Also, adding more boxes is made easy.
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Automatic assembly machine
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
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SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEM LAYOUT
S-LINK
S-LINK V
Wire-saving System
PLC
LP-200
LP-F10
Laser Marker
Upper-level control devices
PLC
(Direct connection to PLC bus)
S-LINK control components
PLC I/O connectors
(connectable PLC)
SL-S, SL-P
Multi-core cable PLC I/O units
(screw-on terminal type PLC)
SL-S, SL-SP, SL-P, SL-PP
Booster
SL-BS1A
S-LINK controller
SL-CU1A
S-LINK controller for direct connection to PLC bus / S-LINK control boards
For Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd. For Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
PLC FP3/FP10SH
PLC MELSEC-Q series
SL-FP3
SL-MEL-Q
For Yokogawa Electric Corp.
PLC FA-M3 series
SL-FAM3
Items offered by partner makers
Controllers manufactured by
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
FP0-SL1
For Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
PLC FP-C SL-FPC
Personal Computers
Open network
compatible PLC
FP2-SL2
For ISA bus SL-PCAT
For PC/104 bus SL-PC104
For compact PCI bus SL-CPCI
For CC-Link
SL-GU1-C
For Device Net
SL-GU1-D
For C bus SL-PC98
For PROFIBUS-DP
SL-GU1-P
PCOPCN-1 / RS-485 compatible master station board
1038
Controllers
manufactured by
Toyoda Machine Works, Ltd.
THU-5291
For Sharp Manufacturing Systems Corp.
J-board Z-300 series SL-Z300
For PCI bus SL-PCI
Master board
for PC/AT
SL-PCAT-485
Controllers
manufactured by
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
FP2-C1SL A1SJ71SL92N
Master board
for PC/FC-98 series
SL-PC98-485
Master board
for PC/104 bus
SL-PC104-485
For VME bus SL-VMES2
For INTERBUS
SL-GU1-I
For OPCN-1 / RS-485
SL-CU1-485
S-LINK gateway controller
for OPCN-1 / RS-485
SL-CU1-485
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SYSTEM LAYOUT
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
Analog I/O arrayed terminal unit
SL-TBAD4, SL-TBDA1
Environment resistant I/O unit
SL-TW(-PN)
4 inputs
1 output
1 • 2 channel I/O unit
SL-CH(-PN)
8 channel snap-connector I/O unit
SL-T8J(-PN), SL-TP8J(-PN)
I/O arrayed terminal unit
SL-TB(-PN), SL-TBP(-PN)
SL-TBP-TY
Relay output terminal unit
SL-TPR4, SL-TPR8
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
S-LINK I/O devices
16 channel MIL connector I/O unit
SL-T16C1(-PN), SL-TP16C1(-PN)
8-branch connector tap
SL-T8PW
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
4 or 8 inputs
4 outputs
2 inputs and 2 outputs
4, 8 or 16 inputs
4, 8 or 16 outputs
Snap-connector sensor block
SL-BMJ, SL-BXJ
Plug-in unit sensor block
SL-BM, SL-BX
S-LINK direct hook-up
photoelectric sensor
SL-A
S-LINK direct hook-up picking sensor
SL-N15
Items offered by partner makers
Limit switch manufactured by
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Manifold electromagnetic valve Manifold electromagnetic valve
Ultrasonic sensors
Manifold electromagnetic valve
manufactured by Koganei Corp. manufactured by SMC Pneumatics manufactured by CKD Corp.
manufactured by
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Component indicator lamp
manufactured by Yazaki
Industrial Chemical Co., Ltd.
Plug-in units (for SL-BM, SL-BX)
Fiber sensor
• FX-D1J
• FX-A1J
• FX-M1J
Amplifier-separated
photoelectric sensor
SU-7J
Amplifier-separated inductive proximity sensor
GA-14J/15J
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Input terminal unit
SL-TJ1
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SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEM LAYOUT
S-LINK V
S-LINK
Wire-saving System
Connectors and cables
SL-TPR4
SL-TPR8
SL-J1A [‘T’-branch 4-core flat cables]
SL-CH(-PN)
SL-T8PW
SL-T8J(-PN)
SL-TP8J(-PN)
SL-CP1, SL-CP2 or SL-CP3
Connect a thru-beam type photoelectric sensor
emitter or an S-LINK I/O device to the SL-T8PW
SL-T16C1(-PN)
SL-TP16C1(-PN)
IN/OU
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SEND
SL X SUN
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H1
OFF
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8
16
32
64
ADDR
ESS
SL-JK1 ‘T’-branch an S-LINK I/O device fitted with either a
0.3mm2 cabtyre cable or a flat cable to the main or
branch cable in mid-system
MIL connector
SL-CP2
or
SL-CP3
1
2
3
SL-BM
SL-N15
4
LP-F10
LP-200
Laser Marker
SL-A
SL-T8J(-PN)
SL-TP8J(-PN)
SL-CP1, SL-CP2 or SL-CP3
Connect an I/O device to the
SL-T8J(-PN)/TP8J(-PN)
SL-TPR4
SL-TPR8
SL-T8J(-PN)
SL-TP8J(-PN)
SL-BMJ
Limit switch
for S-LINK
SL-RCM100
SL-RCM200
[S-LINK exclusive 4-core flat cable]
SL-J3A
[Flat cable extension]
SL-CJ1 or SL-CJ2
Connect an input
device to the SL-BMJ
SL-BMJ
SL-CH2(-PN)
ADDR
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SL X SUN
-C X
H1
OFF
21
4
8
16
32
64
SEND
IN/OU
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SIDE
IO
SL-WP
SL-JK1
SL-CP1, SL-CP2
or SL-CP3
SL-A
SL-CP2
[Cascade
wiring ]
SL-JK
[Connect an I/O device to the SL-CH2(-PN)]
[Cable extension]
SL-WJ8
SL-WE
[Main cable end terminal only]
SL-WJ8
SL-CP1, SL-CP2 or SL-CP3
SL-CJ2
SL-TW
SL-CP3
SL-JK1
SL-WY
SL-WP8
SL-JK Connection S-LINK I/O device fitted with either a 0.3mm2 cabtyre
cable or a flat cable to the main or branch cable end-terminal
SL-CP2 or
SL-CP3
SL-JE
SL-BM
[‘T’-branch]
SL-WJ8
SL-WE
[Main cable end terminal only]
SL-N15
SL-A
[For main cable terminal]
Limit switch
for S-LINK
SL-BMJ
SL-TB(-PN)
SL-TBP(-PN)
SL-TBP-TY
[2-wire device cable extension]
2-wire device
SL-CP1
1
SL-TPR4
SL-TPR8
SL-CJ1
2
To S-LINK input unit
SL-T8J(-PN)
SL-TP8J(-PN)
[For main cable end terminal]
(When using a cabtyre cable)
SL-JE-RC
Other S-LINK devices
I/O modules
SL-M, SL-MF
8 or 16 inputs
8 or 16 outputs
4 inputs and 4 outputs
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Handy monitor
SL-HM1
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ORDER GUIDE
S-LINK control units
Model No.
Description
S-LINK controller
SL-CU1A
It supplies the synchronization signal to the complete system to send and receive I/O
data from external devices correctly. It also monitors the signal transmission line, and
specifies the addresses of the disconnected devices if the line breaks, etc.
Matsushita Electric
Works PLC bus
S-LINK controller
SL-FP3
It can be directly connected to the bus line of the FP3, FP10S or FP10SH series PLCs
manufactured by Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you don’t
have to prepare for these items. Also, it doesn’t need a PLC input or output module.
Mitsubishi Electric
PLC bus S-LINK
controller
SL-MEL-Q
It can be directly connected to the bus line of the MELSEC-Q series PLC
manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you don’t
have to prepare for these items. Also, it doesn’t need a PLC input or output module.
Yokogawa Electric
PLC bus S-LINK
controller
SL-FAM3
It can be directly connected to the bus line of the FA-M3 series PLC manufactured by
Yokogawa Electric Corp.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you don’t
have to prepare for these items. Also, it doesn’t need a PLC input or output module.
Matsushita Electric
Works PLC bus
S-LINK control board
SL-FPC
It can be directly connected to the bus line of the FP-C board type PLC manufactured
by Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you don’t
have to prepare for these items. Also, it doesn’t need a PLC input or output module.
Sharp Manufacturing
Systems PLC bus
S-LINK control board
SL-Z300
It can be directly connected to the bus line of the J-board Z-300 series board type
PLC manufactured by Sharp Manufacturing Systems Corp.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you don’t
have to prepare for these items. Also, it doesn’t need a PLC input or output module.
PCI bus S-LINK
control board
SL-PCI
It can be fitted into the expansion slot (PCI bus) of a personal computer to control the
S-LINK system.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
PC/AT S-LINK
control board
SL-PCAT
It can be fitted into the expansion slot (ISA bus) of PC/AT series or compatible to
control the S-LINK system.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
PC/FC-98 series
S-LINK control board
SL-PC98
It can be fitted into the expansion slot (C bus) of PC/FC-98 series to control the
S-LINK system.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
VME bus S-LINK
control board
SL-VMES2
It can be directly connected to the VME bus line to control the S-LINK system.
It provides two S-LINK ports, each allowing 128 I/O points maximum, so that a total of
256 I/O points can be controlled.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
PC/104 bus S-LINK
control board
SL-PC104
Controls the S-LINK system by directly coupling (stack) the PC/104 bus line to a
PC/104 bus compatible PC board or panel computer.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
Compact PCI
S-LINK control
board
SL-CPCI
It can be directly connected to the Compact PCI bus line to control the S-LINK system.
Has S-LINK controller as well as PLC input and output connector functions so you
don’t have to prepare for these items.
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Note: Components with ‘
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
The following condition must be met to conform to EN 61000-6-2.
• Conditions
Note: 1 Cable length between the main power supply and the controller should be less than 10 m 32.808 ft.
Note: 2 When the power is supplied from S-LINK controller to I/O devices at a cable distance of more than 10 m 32.808 ft add a surge absorber between 24 V
and 0 V at a cable distance of less than 10 m 32.808 ft.
Note: 3 Use a local power supply at a cable distance of less than 10 m 32.808 ft from each I/O device.
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Laser Marker
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Designation
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
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Products for open network
Appearance (Note)
Model No.
Description
S-LINK gateway
controller for CCLink
SL-GU1-C
S-LINK gateway controller for connection to open network CC-Link, promoted by
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
S-LINK gateway
controller for
DeviceNet
SL-GU1-D
S-LINK gateway controller for connection to open network DeviceNet.
S-LINK gateway
controller for
PROFIBUS-DP
SL-GU1-P
S-LINK gateway controller for connection to open network PROFIBUS-DP.
S-LINK gateway
controller for
INTERBUS
SL-GU1-I
S-LINK gateway controller for connection to open network INTERBUS.
S-LINK gateway
controller for
OPCN-1 / RS-485
SL-CU1-485
It incorporates S-LINK system control functions and slave functions conforming to
OPCN-1 or RS-485 so that it can connect an S-LINK system to a OPCN-1 or RS-485
communication system.
SL-PCAT-485
It can be installed in the extension slot (ISA bus) of a PC/AT or compatible so that the
personal computer can be used as a OPCN-1 master.
It incorporates the S-LINK mode (for RS-485 communication) which enables easy
control of the S-LINK system and the OPCN-1 mode which enables control of OPCN-1
conforming devices.
SL-PC98-485
It can be installed in the extension slot (C bus) of an PC/FC-98 series so that the
personal computer can be used as a OPCN-1 master.
It incorporates the S-LINK mode (for RS-485 communication) which enables easy
control of the S-LINK system and the OPCN-1 mode which enables control of OPCN-1
conforming devices.
SL-PC104-485
It can be installed in the personal computer or board computer of a PC/104 bus so
that the personal computer or board computer can be used as a OPCN-1 master.
It incorporates the S-LINK mode (for RS-485 communication) which enables easy
control of the S-LINK system and the OPCN-1 mode which enables control of OPCN-1
conforming devices.
OPCN-1 / RS-485
master board for
PC/AT
OPCN-1 / RS-485
master board for
PC/FC-98 series
OPCN-1 / RS-485
master board for
PC/104 bus
Note: Components with ‘
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
The following condition must be met to conform to EN 61000-6-2.
• Conditions
Note: 1 Cable length between the main power supply and the controller should be less than 10 m 32.808 ft.
Note: 2 When the power is supplied from S-LINK controller to I/O devices at a cable distance of more than 10 m 32.808 ft add a surge absorber between 24 V
and 0 V at a cable distance of less than 10 m 32.808 ft.
Note: 3 Use a local power supply at a cable distance of less than 10 m 32.808 ft from each I/O device.
PLC related units
Designation
Multi-core cable
PLC I/O unit
Multi-core cable
Appearance (Note 1)
PNP type NPN type
LP-F10
LP-200
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Designation
PLC
Multi-core cable
PLC I/O unit
Model No.
For input For output
SL-S
SL-P
SL-SP
SL-PP
Multi-core
cable
SL-L2000F
Description
This is the Multi-core cable PLC I/O unit for connecting the
screw-on terminal type PLC with the S-LINK system.
Interfaces I/O data between the S-LINK controller and PLC.
It includes the I/O data conversion circuit for serial to parallel or
parallel to serial conversion.
I/O points: 32 points per unit
Connection to screw-on terminal type PLC is by an optional
multi-core cable attached with an MIL connector on one end.
The multi-core cable attached with an MIL connector
Length: 2 m
on one end links the multi-core cable PLC I/O unit to
6.562 ft
a screw-on terminal type PLC I/O module.
Notes: 1) Components with ‘
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
However, note that for the multi-core cable PLC I/O units to conform to CE marking EMC Directive, it is necessary to use cascade cable SL-F70, SL-F150
or SL-F250, control cable SL-C2000F and multi-core cable SL-L2000F.
Notes: 2) In case the output circuit of the PLC output module contains capacitive components for improving the noise characteristics, since it is possible that the
multi-core cable PLC output units SL-P, SL-PP may not be able to receive the signal correctly, please use output modules which have an output circuit
capacitance of 0.01 !F or less.
Notes: 3) Since the multi-core cable PLC output units SL-P, SL-PP are high input impedance, time division input type devices, please use PLC output modules
whose output circuit can operate at a load current of even 0.1 mA.
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PLC related units
For input
Description
For output Manufacturer
PLC
FP∑
SL-S1
SL-S2
SL-P1
SL-P2
Fujitsu connector
specs.
MIL connector
specs.
PLC input
connector
PLC output
connector
(Note 2, 3)
PLC input connectors
PLC output connectors
(same shape)
SL-S3
SL-P3
PLC I/O connectors
(
Max. four PLC I/O
connectors can be
cascaded with one
S-LINK controller.
)
PLC
Control cable
Cascade cable
The listed PLC I/O
modules (NPN I/O type)
allow the mating PLC I/O
connector to be plugged
on them for signal
transmission between the
PLC and the S-LINK
controller.
The PLC I/O connector
converts I/O data from
End
serial to parallel, and
connector
vice versa.
I/O points: 32 points
per connector
SL-S4
SL-S5
SL-S6
SL-P4
SL-P5
SL-P6
SL-S7
End connector
Cascade
cable
Control cable
SL-E
SL-F70
SL-F150
SL-F250
SL-F1000
SL-C1000
SL-C2000
SL-C5000
SL-C2000F
Matsushita
Electric Works,
Ltd.
the
( Excluding
FPG-C32T )
PLC input
PLC output
module (Note 4) module (Note 4)
FPG-XY64D2T FPG-XY64D2T
(X side)
(Y side)
FP2
FP2-X32D2
FP3, FP10S
AFP33027
FP10SH
TC200
TC64DI
Toshiba Machine Co., Ltd.
NS-X64-1
NS series
NS-XY64-1 (X side)
NV1X3204
NV1X3204-W
F55
NV1X3206
NC1X3204
NC1X3204-3
Fuji Electric
NC1X3206
Co., Ltd.
F70
NC1X6404
NC1X6406
NC1W6406T (X side)
F80H, F120H FTU125A
F120S
FTU126A
F140S
FTU127C
FTU612A (X side)
F15XS
NP1X3206-W
Fuji Electric
SX series SPH
NP1X6406-W
Co., Ltd.
A1SX41
AnS
A1SX42
A1SH42 (X side)
Mitsubishi
AnN, AnA
AX42
Electric Corp. AnU, QnA
AH42 (X side)
QnAs
QX41, QX42
Q
AJ35TC1-32D
A2CJ
JW20 JW20H JW-234N
Sharp
JW30H
JW-264N
Manufacturing
JW-34NC
Systems Corp.
JW50H
JW-64NC
CS1W-ID231
CS1
CS1W-ID261
CS1W-MD261 (X side)
CVM1, CV
C500
C500-ID219
Omron Corp.
C1000H
C2000H
C200H-ID216
C200H series
C200H-ID217
CQM1
CQM1-ID213
EH-XD32
EH-150
Hitachi Ltd.
XD64-6N
FA500
WD64-6N (X side)
Yokogawa
Electric Corp.
F3XD32-3N
FA-M3
F3XD64-3N
DI-335
Toshiba Corp.
T3
DI-335H
GL20, GL40S
Yasukawa
GL60S, GL60H
Electric
GL70H
Corp.
H series
XDC24D2H
Hitachi Ltd.
GL20, GL40S
Yasukawa
GL60S, GL60H
B2605
Electric Corp.
GL70H
FP2-Y32T
AFP33487
TC64DON
NS-Y64-T1
NS-XY64-1 (Y side)
NV1Y32T05P1
NC1Y32T05P1
NC1Y64T05P1-1
NC1W6406T (Y side)
FTU222A
FTU227C
FTU612A (Y side)
NP1Y32T09P1
NP1Y64T09P1
A1SY41
A1SY42
A1SH42 (Y side)
AY42
AH42 (Y side)
QY41P, QY42P
AJ35TC1-32T
JW-232S
JW-262S
JW-32SC
JW-62SC
CS1W-OD231
CS1W-OD261
CS1W-MD261 (Y side)
C500-OD213
C200H-OD218
C200H-OD219
CQM1-OD213
EH-YT32
YD64-1A
WD64-6N (Y side)
F3YD32-1A
F3YD64-1A
DO-335
B2604
YTR24DH
It must be connected at the end of the last PLC I/O
connector.
Length: 70 mm 2.756 in
Length: 150 mm 5.906 in
Length: 250 mm 9.843 in
Length: 1,000 mm 39.370 in
Length: 1 m 3.281 ft
Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Length: 5 m 16.404 ft
Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
It links two PLC I/O
connectors.
It links the S-LINK
controller and the first
PLC I/O connector.
Notes: 1) Components with ‘
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
However, note that for the PLC I/O connectors to conform to CE marking EMC Directive, it is necessary to use cascade cable SL-F70, SL-F150 or
SL-F250 and control cable SL-C2000F.
Notes: 2) The PLC I/O connectors use Fujitsu connectors. However, SL-S1, SL-S6, SL-P1 and SL-P6 connectors use MIL connectors.
Notes: 3) PLC I/O connectors are connectable to S-LINK controller SL-CU1A only.
Notes: 4) X side and Y side indicate the input and the output connectors, respectively, of the compound input / output module.
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Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Model No.
Designation
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
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S-LINK I/O devices
Appearance (Note)
Model No.
Description
SL-CH1
NPN type
SL-CH1-PN
PNP type
SL-CH21
NPN type
1 channel I/O unit
2 channel I/O mixed
unit
SL-CH21-PN
PNP type
SL-CH21K
NPN type
SL-CH20
NPN type
Electrically insulates output as well as main circuits. It is suitable for power supply remote control function of NEC FA
personal computer FC-9821Xa/Ka.
2 input devices are connectable.
2 channel input unit
SL-CH20-PN
PNP type
SL-CH22
NPN type
2 output devices are connectable.
2 channel output unit
Connector I/O unit
It can be used as either an input unit or an output unit by
switch selection. Hence, a sensor, limit switch, etc., is connectable when it is used as an input, and a relay, lamp, etc., is
connectable when it is used as an output.
1 input and 1 output device are connectable.
2 channel isolation
I/O unit
Analog I/O arrayed terminal unit
LP-F10
LP-200
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Designation
SL-CH22-PN
PNP type
8 channel
snap-connector
input unit
SL-T8J
8 NPN inputs
SL-T8J-PN
8 PNP inputs
8 channel
snap-connector
output unit
SL-TP8J
8 NPN outputs
SL-TP8J-PN
8 PNP outputs
16 channel
MIL connector
input unit
SL-T16C1
16 NPN inputs
SL-T16C1-PN
16 PNP inputs
16 channel
MIL connector
output unit
SL-TP16C1
16 NPN outputs
SL-TP16C1-PN
16 PNP outputs
Input terminal
SL-TBAD4
4 inputs
This is an analog input terminal unit which can connect 4 devices
having an analog output. Since power supply terminals have
been provided for each input channel, neat wiring is possible.
Output terminal
SL-TBDA1
1 output
This is an analog output terminal unit which can connect one
device requiring an analog input. It is incorporated with an
output signal hold function, which retains the output state just
prior to an error on the signal transmission line.
Note: Components with ‘
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8 input or 8 output devices are connectable with snap male
connectors.
The output unit is incorporated with an output signal hold
function, which retains the output state just prior to an error on
the signal transmission line.
Since connection can be made with an MIL connector, 16 input
or 16 output devices can be connected to this slim I/O unit.
The output unit is incorporated with an output signal hold
function, which retains the output state just prior to an error on
the signal transmission line.
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
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Model No.
Description
SL-TW4
4 NPN inputs
SL-TW4-PN
4 PNP inputs
SL-TW8
8 NPN inputs
SL-TW8-PN
8 PNP inputs
Environment resistant I/O unit
Input unit
SL-TW2P2-PN
2 NPN inputs and
These are units which can connect 2 inputs and 2 outputs.
2 NPN outputs
They feature IP67 (IEC 60529) protection, which can withstand
water splashes.
They are incorporated with an output signal hold function,
which retains the output state just prior to an error on the
2 PNP inputs and
signal transmission line.
2 PNP outputs
SL-TWP4
4 NPN outputs
SL-TWP4-PN
4 PNP outputs
SL-TB4
4 NPN inputs
SL-TB4-PN
4 PNP inputs
SL-TB8
8 NPN inputs
SL-TB8-PN
8 PNP inputs
SL-TB16
16 NPN inputs
SL-TB16-PN
16 PNP inputs
SL-TBP4
4 NPN outputs
SL-TBP4-PN
4 PNP outputs
SL-TBP8
8 NPN outputs
SL-TBP8-PN
8 PNP outputs
SL-TBP16
16 NPN outputs
SL-TBP16-PN
16 PNP outputs
SL-TBP4-TY
4 NPN outputs
SL-TBP8-TY
8 NPN outputs
SL-TBP16-TY
16 NPN outputs
4 relay output
SL-TPR4
4 outputs
(Note 2)
8 relay output
SL-TPR8
8 outputs
(Note 2)
SL-TW2P2
I/O mixed unit
Output unit
I/O arrayed terminal unit
Input terminal
Output terminal
Separate
load power
supply type
Relay output terminal unit
These are units which can connect 4 or 8 input devices. They
feature IP67 (IEC 60529) protection, which can withstand
water splashes. The input devices can be easily connected by
using optional composite connectors.
These can connect 4 output devices.
They feature IP67 (IEC 60529) protection, which can withstand
water splashes.
They are incorporated with an output signal hold function,
which retains the output state just prior to an error on the
signal transmission line.
They are screw-on terminal units to which 4, 8 or 16 input
devices are connectable. Since power supply terminals have
been provided for two input channel, neat wiring is possible.
They are screw-on terminal units to which 4, 8 or 16 output
devices are connectable. The output unit is incorporated with
an output signal hold function, which retains the output state
just prior to an error on the signal transmission line.
They enable forced turning OFF of the output device
connected to the output terminal without halting the
complete S-LINK system, by switching off the load power
supply.
They are terminal units to which 4 or 8 output devices can be
connected by slim socket relays that can be easily replaced.
They are incorporated with an output signal hold function
which retains the output state just prior to an error on the
signal transmission line.
Notes: 1) Components with ‘
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
Notes: 2) Relay output is ‘Contact a’ only. Further, when replacing the relay, use PA relay (APA3312) manufactured by Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
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Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Designation
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
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S-LINK I/O devices
Snap-connector
Appearance (Note 1)
Sensor
main block
For plug-in unit
Model No.
SL-BMJ
Description
It allows connection of various kinds of input devices, such as, photoelectric sensors, inductive proximity sensors, limit switches, and push buttons with the snap
female connectors. Changes signals from input devices into serial signals and
transmits them to the signal transmission line. One SL-BMJ can be extended by
one SL-BXJ or two SL-BXs, up to 16 input points.
It can generate the ORed self-diagnosis output of all the connected devices.
In this case, the first channel gets occupied.
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Extension
block
Sensor block
LP-F10
LP-200
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Designation
Sensor
main block
SL-BXJ
It can follow either main block, and allows connection of 8 input devices.
SL-BM
It allows connection of various kinds of plug-in units and changes signals from
plug-in units into serial signals and transmits them to the signal transmission line.
One SL-BM can be extended by three SL-BXs or one SL-BX plus one SL-BXJ,
up to 16 input points.
It can generate the ORed self-diagnosis output of all connected units. In this
case the first channel gets occupied.
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Extension
block
SL-BX
Digital setting
fiber sensor
(Note 2)
Manually set
fiber sensor
Amplifierseparated
photoelectric
sensor
Amplifierseparated
inductive
proximity
sensor
One touch
clamping
type
Screw
tightening
type
Retroreflective type
with polarizing filters
S-LINK direct
hook-up photoelectric
sensor
Red LED
FX-A1J
Red LED
FX-A1GJ
Green LED
FX-M1J
Red LED
FX-M1GJ
Green LED
SU-7J
Its thickness is merely 10 mm 0.394 in. The sensitivity is automatically set with
ease.12 kinds of sensor heads are suitable with it.
(For details, refer to p.386l for the SU-7 series.)
S-LINK direct
hook-up picking
sensor
Diffuse reflective type
Its thickness is merely 10 mm 0.394 in. The sensitivity setting is
simple by using the jog switch. Level indicators, comprising of 10
LEDs, which enable confirmation of the set sensitivity at a glance,
have been incorporated.
(For details, please contact our office.)
Its thickness is merely 10 mm 0.394 in. Since the sensitivity setting
is done by a 12-turn potentiometer, fine setting is possible.
(For details, please contact our office.)
GA-15J
Its thickness is merely 10 mm 0.394 in. The sensitivity is so precisely set with the
18-turn adjuster that the sensor is suitable for sophisticated applications with a
high repeatability of 1 !m 0.039 mil or less.
(For details, refer to p.754l for the GA-10 series.)
SL-TJ1
It allows connection of 1 No. of various kinds of input devices, such as, a photoelectric sensor, an inductive proximity sensor or a limit switch.
SL-A11
Thru-beam type 10 m 32.808 ft
SL-A13
Thru-beam type 30 m 98.425 ft
SL-A19
Thru-beam type
Its thickness is merely 10 mm 0.394 in. The incident light intensity
and the threshold value can be seen at a glance from the backlight
LCD. Further, threshold value setting is simple by using the jog
switch.
(For details, please contact our office.)
FX-D1J
GA-14J
Input terminal
unit
)
It can follow either main block, and allows connection of four plug-in units.
Auto-setting
fiber sensor
Plug-in unit
)
SL-A12
Retroreflective type with polarizing
filters 0.1 to 5 m 0.328 to 16.404 ft
Diffuse reflective type
700 mm 27.559 in
Sensing range: 0.2 to 3 m 0.656 to 9.843 ft
0.05 to 1 m 0.164 to 3.281 ft
when the switch is set to SHORT
Beam pitch: 25 mm 0.984 in
Sensing height: 100 mm 3.937 in
Sensing object:
"35 mm "1.378 in or
more opaque object
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SL-N15
These can be hooked up to the S-LINK cable, at any
place, without any interface.
is a parts-taking verification sensor with five sensing
) Itbeams
and can be hooked up to the S-LINK cable
without any interface.
Both the emitter and the receiver are incorporated
with bright orange LED job indicators that are easily
visible to the operator.
Notes: 1) Components with ‘ ’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
Notes: 2) Output 2 cannot be used when connection is made to the plug-in unit sensor block.
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Model No.
Description
SL-J1A
10 pcs. per set
It creates a ‘T’-branch connection between two S-LINK exclusive flat cables (4-core).
For 0.5 mm2 flat cable to 0.5 mm2 flat cable connection (Gray)
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPS, SL-JPD
SL-J3A
10 pcs. per set
It can extend the S-LINK exclusive flat cable (4-core).
For 0.5 mm2 flat cable to 0.5 mm2 flat cable connection (Black)
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPS, SL-JPD
SL-JE
5 pcs. per set
It must be connected at the end of the main cable.
For 0.5 mm2 flat cable (Gray)
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPS, SL-JPD
Cable attached end
connector
SL-JE-RC
When cabtyre cable is used as the main cable, the end connector can be easily
connected.
Cable end socketbranch
hook-up connector
SL-JK
10 pcs. per set
It enables one I/O device to be connected at the S-LINK exclusive 0.5 mm2 flat
cable (4-core) end with the snap male connector (SL-CP).(Light blue)
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPS, SL-JPD
SL-JK1
10 pcs. per set
It enables one I/O device to be branched off in the middle of the S-LINK
exclusive 0.5 mm2 flat cable (4-core) with the snap male connector (SL-CP).(Blue)
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPS, SL-JPD
SL-CJ1 (White)
10 pcs. per set
For 0.08 to 0.2 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area) This snap female connector is used for
Wire dia.: "0.7 to "1.2 mm "0.028 to "0.047 in plugging into the socket of SL-BMJ or
SL-BXJ to connect an input device, or
into the snap male connector SL-CP1
2
For 0.3 mm (Conductor cross-section area) or SL-CP2
Wire dia.: "1.1 to "1.6 mm "0.043 to " 0.063 in Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPC
Hook-up connector
(Note)
Cable extension
hook-up connector
(Note)
End hook-up
connector
(Note)
(Note)
‘T’-branch hook-up
connector
4-pin type snap
female connector
1
3
2
4
(Note)
SL-CJ2 (Black)
10 pcs. per set
SL-CP1 (White)
10 pcs. per set
1
4-pin type snap
male connector
2
3
4
(Note)
(Note)
Environment resistant I/O unit
Composite male
connector
SL-CP2 (Black)
10 pcs. per set
SL-CP3
(Greenish blue)
10 pcs. per set
For 0.08 to 0.2 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
Wire dia.: "0.7 to "1.2 mm "0.028 to "0.047 in This snap male connector is used for
connecting S-LINK I/O devices to
SL-T8J(-PN) and SL-TP8J(-PN) 8-chanFor 0.3 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
nel snap-connector I/O units as well as to
Wire dia.: "1.1 to "1.6 mm "0.043 to " 0.063 in
SL-JK and SL-JK1 hook-up connectors.
Applicable hook-up pliers: SL-JPC
(for the SL-CP1 and SL-CP2)
For 0.5 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
SL-JPE (for the SL-CP3)
Wire dia.: "1.7 to "2.5 mm "0.067 to "0.098 in
SL-WP4
10 pcs. per set
For 0.18 to 0.75 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
Wire dia.: "3 to "4 mm "0.118 to "0.157 in
SL-WP5
10 pcs. per set
These are composite male connectors
For 0.18 to 0.75 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area) for connection of input or output devices
Wire dia.: "4 to "5 mm "0.157 to "0.197 in to the environment resistant I/O unit
SL-TW(-PN), and for connection to
For 0.18 to 0.75 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area) the branch connector
Wire dia.: "5 to "6 mm "0.197 to "0.236 in SL-WY or the composite female
connector SL-WJ8.
SL-WP6
10 pcs. per set
SL-WP8
10 pcs. per set
For 0.3 to 0.75 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
Wire dia.: "6 to "8 mm "0.236 to "0.315 in
Composite
female
connector
SL-WJ8
10 pcs. per set
These are composite female connectors
for connection to the main cable side of
For 0.3 to 0.75
(Conductor cross-section area) the environment resistant I/O unit
Wire dia.: "6 to "8 mm "0.236 to "0.315 in SL-TW(-PN), and for connection to
the branch connector SL-WY or the
composite male connector SL-WP.
Branch
connector
SL-WY
5 pcs. per set
This is a connector for branching of the main / branch cable and for connection of
the thru-beam type photoelectric sensor to the environment resistant I/O unit
SL-TW(-PN).
Environment
resistant end
connector
SL-WE
It is connected when the environment resistant I/O unit SL-TW(-PN) is used at
the end of the main cable.
Cover for M12 male
connector
SL-WPK
10 pcs. per set
Make sure to put it on the unused main cable side connectors of the environment
resistant I/O unit SL-TW(-PN).
Cover for M12
female connector
SL-WJK
10 pcs. per set
Make sure to put it on the unused I/O side connectors of the environment
resistant I/O unit SL-TW(-PN).
mm2
Note: For UL compatibility, please contact our office.
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S-LINK
S-LINK V
Appearance
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Designation
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
ORDER GUIDE
Basic units
S-LINK V
S-LINK
Wire-saving System
Designation
Appearance
Model No.
Description
SL-M8
8 inputs
SL-M16
16 inputs
SL-M4P4
4 inputs and
4 outputs
SL-MP8
8 outputs
SL-MP16
16 outputs
SL-M8F
8 inputs
SL-M16F
16 inputs
SL-M4P4F
4 inputs and
4 outputs
SL-MP8F
8 outputs
SL-MP16F
16 outputs
Vertical type
Input
module
I/O mixed
module
I/O module
These are IC type modules which enable external connection
of address setting switches and operation indicators.
They increase the design flexibility.
Input
module
Horizontal type
LP-F10
LP-200
Laser Marker
Output
module
I/O mixed
module
Output
module
Optional units
Designation
Appearance (Note)
Booster
Handy monitor
Note: Components with ‘
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Model No.
Description
SL-BS1A
It can extend the signal transmission distance by 200 m 656.168 ft.
A maximum of seven boosters can be connected for one S-LINK control unit.
However, one booster can never be followed by another booster in series.
SL-HM1
It can be connected at any place on the signal transmission line and the I/O
states can be checked in batches of 16.
The handy monitor is also incorporated with the S-LINK control functions, so that,
for example, it can perform an I/O check on conveyor system segments, still
under assembly, even without the S-LINK controller.
’ mark conform to the CE marking EMC Directive.
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OPTIONS
Others
8-branch connector
tap
Model No.
SL-T8PW
SL-CJ12 (White)
10 pcs. per set
2-pin type snap
female connector
(Note)
SL-CJ22 (Black)
10 pcs. per set
SL-CP12 (White)
10 pcs. per set
2-pin type snap
male connector
(Note)
SL-CP22 (Black)
10 pcs. per set
Description
Connects easily to up to 8 thru-beam type photoelectric sensor emitters or
S-LINK I/O devices with snap male connectors.
For 0.08 to 0.2 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
It can be used for cable extension of
Wire dia.: "0.7 to "1.2 mm "0.028 to "0.047 in
2-wire I/O devices by combining with a
For 0.3 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area) snap male connector SL-CP12 or
Wire dia.: "1.1 to "1.6 mm "0.043 to " 0.063 in SL-CP22.
For 0.08 to 0.2 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area)
Wire dia.: "0.7 to "1.2 mm "0.028 to "0.047 in It can used for cable extension of 2-wire
I/O devices by combining with a snap
For 0.3 mm2 (Conductor cross-section area) female connector SL-CJ12 or SL-CJ22.
Wire dia.: "1.1 to "1.6 mm "0.043 to " 0.063 in
SL-RCM100
D line: White
SL-RCM100-PK
Exclusive flat cable
(4-core)
SL-RCM100-GN
SL-RCM100-GY
Length: 100 m
328.084 ft
D line: White with
pink stripe
D line: White with
green stripe
D line: White with
gray stripe
S-LINK / S-LINK V exclusive flat cable
(4-core)
Conductor cross-section area: 0.5 mm2
Outer diameter: "2.5 mm "0.098 in4
SL-RCM200
Length: 200 m 656.168 ft, D line: White
SL-CBM100
Length: 100 m 328.084ft
SL-CBM200
Length: 200 m 656.168 ft
Exclusive pliers
SL-JPS
Hook-up connector (SL-J) can be connected in one grip.
Exclusive ratchet
pliers
SL-JPD
Because of the ratchet mechanism, hook-up connector (SL-J) can be simply
connected in one grip.
SL-CP3 exclusive
pliers
SL-JPE
4-pin type snap male connector (SL-CP3) can be connected in one grip.
Male / female
connector exclusive
pliers
SL-JPC
Snap female connector (SL-CJ) and snap male connector
(SL-CP1/CP2 and SL-CP11/CP12) can be connected in one grip.
Address label
SL-MA1-SET
4 sheets per set
By sticking the labels on the respective S-LINK devices, the set addresses can
be confirmed at one glance. SL-MA1-SET is available in white, pink, green and
gray colors, as a 4-sheet set, and is convenient when used by matching the color
with that of the S-LINK exclusive flat cable (100 m 328.084 ft type).
Marking plate
SL-MA2
20 pcs. per set
It is used to write the I/O device No., address No., etc., on the environment
resistant I/O unit SL-TW(-PN).
DIN rail mounting
bracket for the
SL-CH
MS-CH10
10 pcs. per set
Mounting bracket enabling the SL-CH(-PN) I/O units to be mounted onto a
35 mm 1.378 in width DIN rail. They can also be affixed with screws.
(When affixing with screws, arrange two M4 pan-head screws separately.)
I/O unit holder for
SL-CH
MS-SLH
5 pcs. per set
It is used to mount the SL-CH(-PN) unit.
(Please arrange two M4 pan-head screws separately.)
(Note)
Exclusive cabtyre
cable
(4-core)
S-LINK / S-LINK V exclusive cabtyre
cable (4-core)
Conductor cross-section area: 0.5 mm2
Outer diameter: "7.4 mm "0.291 in
(Hook-up connector cannot be used)
Note: For UL compatibility, please contact our office.
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S-LINK
S-LINK V
Appearance
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Designation
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
SYSTEMS
S-LINK
ORDER GUIDE
Accessories
• NPS-CV
Protective cover for the SL-CU1A,
SL-BS1A or SL-CU1-485
S-LINK V
S-LINK
Wire-saving System
(
• RF-230
• (Reflector for the SL-A19)
)
• MS-SL-2
• (Mounting base for connector I/O units)
OPTION
Sensor mounting bracket for SL-A
LP-F10
LP-200
Laser Marker
Designation
Sensor
mounting
bracket for
SL-A
Sensor
mounting
bracket for
SL-N15
Model No.
MS-NX5-1
Foot angled mounting bracket
(The thru-beam type sensor needs two brackets.)
MS-NX5-2
Foot biangled mounting bracket (sensor protection bracket)
(The thru-beam type sensor needs two brackets.)
MS-NX5-3
Back angled mounting bracket
(The thru-beam type sensor needs two brackets.)
MS-NA1-1
MS-NA2-1
• MS-NX5-2
• MS-NX5-3
Two M4 (length 25 mm
0.984 in) screws with washers and two M4 nuts are
attached.
Two M4 (length 25 mm
0.984 in) screws with washers and two M4 nuts are
attached.
Two M4 (length 25 mm
0.984 in) screws with washers and two M4 nuts are
attached.
Sensor mounting bracket for SL-N15
• MS-NA1-1
• MS-NA2-1
It protects the sensor body.
Two bracket set (Silver)
Four M4 (length 15 mm 0.591 in) screws
with washers, and four nuts are attached.
MS-NA3-BK
It protects the sensor body.
Two bracket set (Black)
Four M4 (length 15 mm 0.591 in) screws
with washers, and four nuts are attached.
M4 screws with washers, nuts
and hooks are attached.
M4 screws with washers, nuts,
hooks and spacers are attached.
Reflector mounting bracket for RF-230
Sensor protection bracket
for SL-N15
Reflector mounting bracket
Reflector mountMS-RF23
ing bracket
OS-NA1-5
10 sheets per set
Connector I/O unit
mounting bracket,
MS-DIN-3
8-branch connector
tap mounting bracket
DIN rail adaptor
Four bracket set
Four M4 (length 15 mm 0.591 in)
screws with washers, eight nuts, four
hooks, four spacers and eight M4
(length 18 mm 0.709 in) screws with
washers are attached.
(Spacers are not attached with MS-NA1-1.)
• MS-NX5-1
MS-NA3
Sensor protection bracket for
SL-N15
Slit mask for
SL-N15
Description
The seal type slit mask restrains the
amount of beam emitted or received.
Take care that the sensing range will
be reduced when the slit mask is used.
(
)
• MS-NA3
• MS-NA3-BK
It is a DIN rail mounting bracket which can
be fitted on the mounting base of SL-T8J,
SL-TP8J, SL-T16C1, SL-TP16C1 and
SL-T8PW.
This adaptor is used when mounting the
MS-DIN-IDC SL-GU1- to the 35 mm 1.378 in DIN rail.
Two M4 (length 10 mm 0.394 in)
screws with washers are attached.
M4 screws with washers and
nuts are attached.
Slit mask for SL-N15
• OS-NA1-5
DIN rail adaptor
• MS-RF23
Connector I/O unit mounting bracket,
8-branch connector tap mounting bracket
• MS-DIN-3
• MS-DIN-IDC
Two M4 (length 12 mm 0.472 in)
screws with washers
Two pcs. are attached with
the DIN rail adaptor
(
)
DIN rail adaptor
MS-DIN-IDC
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
35 mm 1.378 in
width DIN rail
Stopper
SL-GU1- (located on the back)
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• This product does not possess control functions needed for accident prevention or safety maintenance. Handle
safety related or emergency stop signals without passing them through the S-LINK system due to fail-safe
considerations.
• Before touching this product, remove any electrostatic charge that may be present on your body. There is a danger
of this product getting damaged due to the electrostatic charge.
The sensor & wire-saving link system
are not mutually interchangeable with the flexible wire-saving system
and cannot be mixed and matched. Please exercise caution.
Nevertheless, any of the exclusive 4-core flat cable, connectors, hook-up pliers, or SL-T8PW 8-branch connector taps
can be used.
Refer directly to our partner makers for more details pertaining
to the S-LINK compatible devices introduced here.
Laser Marker
LP-200
LP-F10
Information about
S-LINK partner makers
[Controllers suitable for S-LINK]
Matsushita Electric
Works, Ltd.
SYSTEMS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE
Wire-saving System
S-LINK
S-LINK V
S-LINK
Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
Toyoda Machine
Works Co., Ltd.
Limit switches
Ultrasonic sensors
Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
Matsushita Electric
Works, Ltd.
Component indicator lamp
Yazaki Industrial Chemical Co., Ltd.
Manifold electromagnetic valves
Koganei Corp.
Manifold electromagnetic valves
SMC Pneumatics
[S-LINK direct hook-up I/O devices]
Manifold electromagnetic valves
CKD Corp.
Information about the ‘Design Manual’ and ‘Construction Manual’ for the S-LINK sensor & wire-saving link system
We have two manuals available with more detailed information pertaining to the S-LINK sensor & wire-saving link
system. Please contact our office for details.
S-LINK Design Manual
Holds information necessary when
designing the layout for the S-LINK
system. Refer to it for specifications
and for illustration showing exterior
dimensions.
S-LINK Construction Manual
Holds information necessary when
introducing, constructing, and activating
the S-LINK system. Refer to it for
construction or startup cautionary
items.
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