FXtoLS Adapter

Overview

Following the discontinuation of supply of ControlNet products, we recommend that you upgrade the control system to the latest one, Netmation D-Ring system. The FXtoLS adapter can be used in Netmation ControlNet System without disconnecting the external cable connected to FLEX I/O terminal block, it enables upgrade to the system using the LS module, the I/O module of Netmation D-Ring System. The FXtoLS adapter can be used with the following controllers:

  • MPS:Multiple Process Station
  • DPS:Dependable Process Station
  • NPS:NetNode Process Station
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I/O Network Upgrade (ControlNet to D-Ring)

The control system is broadly classified into the nodes such as CPU Node, I/O Node, Human Machine Interface, etc. By using the FXtoLS adapter, the upgrade from ControlNet system to D-Ring system is summarized as follows:

  • CPU Node Upgrade
    Remove some cards, such for the ControlNet communication, and install the card for D-Ring communication.
  • I/O Network Upgrade
    Upgrade the network from ControlNet to D-Ring network.
  • I/O Node Upgrade
    Remove the FX module, the ControlNet I/O module, and install the LS module and FXtoLS adapter with its accessories.
  • Human Machine Interface Upgrade
    Upgrade the HMI software to Build55 with Windows 10 platform. If already upgraded, no HMI upgrade is required. Then download the system configuration information of LS module.
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