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Panasonic S-LINK V gateway controller for open network

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Last time buy (JST)

September 30, 2025

Please note that due to various reasons, the order end date may be brought forward.

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Basic Information

The next-generation Wire-saving System
S-LINK V pioneers new technological potential.

CE Approved

CE : EMC Directive

    L-VGU1-EC has been upgraded in January 2021.

    For details, please refer to "Cautions for Use".
    >>Version upgrade of SL-VGU1-EC

    Features

    EtherCAT support [SL-VGU1-EC]

    The SL-VGU1-EC Gateway Controller supports EtherCAT, a high-speed communications system that is rapidly gaining popularity.

    SL-VGU1-EC

    Bit information of various sensors and switches is sent directly to the EtherCAT.

    各種センサやスイッチ類のビット情報をEtherCATに直結します。

    The next-generation Wire-saving System
    S-LINK V pioneers new technological potential.

    The next-generation Wire-saving System S-LINK V pioneers new technological potential.

    Because of the high degree of evolution of recent automation-unmanned technology, the number of sensors and actuators at work in the FA worksite is increasing evermore.
    ON / OFF switching devices such as photoelectric sensors, inductive proximity sensors, electromagnetic valves, and the like, though simplistic in character, represent a huge burden on the workplace in the form of electricity layout design and wiring when used in large quantities.
    The S-LINK V lets you wire together an increasingly large number of ON / OFF switching devices easily, quickly, and with a small footprint.

    Ideal wire-saving system that meets the strict demands of the FA worksite

    FREE
    Design a layout with complete control and freedom

    With no limit to the number of branches, layout design can be done simply without any wiring constraints thanks to the multiplication of control points (maximum of 512 points and 256 nodes, the largest in its class).

    CONFIDENCE
    Truly dependable featuresAll models are CE marking (EMC Directive) compliant.

    Simple and dependable communication protocols enable fast communication speed. We've also realized an extended communication range of 800 m 2,624 ft maximum (when in C mode).

    FLEXIBLE
    Super adaptability to the worksite

    Because there are 3 different communication modes to choose from, you never have to change models even if the worksite or the equipment changes.



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    Order guide

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    Specifications

    SL-VGU1-EC

    DesignationS-LINK V gateway controller for EtherCAT
    Model No.SL-VGU1-EC
    Supply voltage24 V DC+10–5%
    Current consumption300 mA or less
    (excluding error output load and power supply for driving I/O units) (Note 1)
    Allowable through current7A (Note 2)
    S-LINK V
    side    		Transmission speedA mode: 110 kbps, B mode: 27.5 kbps, C mode: 6.9 kbps
    Refresh timeA mode: 0.29 to 10.32 ms, B mode: 1.18 to 41.29 ms,
    C mode: 4.70 to 165.15 ms
    I/O pointsMax. 512 points
    Connected node No.Max. 256 nodes
    Transmission distanceA mode: 50 m 164 ft max., B mode: 200 m 656 ft max., C mode: 800 m 2,625 ft max.
    Total wiring lengthA mode: 100 m 328 ft or less, B mode: 400 m 1,312 ft or less, C mode: 1,600 m 5,249 ft or less
    Transmission cableExclusive 4-core flat cable (0.5 mm2) or conductor cross-section area
    0.3 to 2.0 mm2 4-core VCTF cable (without shield) (Note 3)
    I/O combinationI/O settable in increments of 32 points
    Error outputNPN open-collector transistor
    EtherCAT
    communication
    side    		ProtocolCoE PDO communication, SDO communication
    ComplianceIEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
    Transmission speed100 Mbps (100BASE-TX)
    Transmission connectorRJ-45 × 2
    Distance between nodes100 m 328 ft or less
    Max. number of
    station connections    		4,095 stations (65,535 stations when set from master side)
    Transmission cableCategory 5e or more
    Ambient temperature0 to +55 ℃ +32 to +131 ℉ (No dew condensation),
    Storage: -20 to +70 ℃ -4 to +158 ℉
    Ambient humidity10 to 90 % RH, Storage: 10 to 90 % RH
    MaterialEnclosure: ABS
    Weight140 g approx.

    SL-VGU1-C

    DesignationS-LINK V gateway controller for CC-Link
    Model No.SL-VGU1-C
    Supply voltage24V DC +10-5 %
    Current consumption300mA or less (excluding error output load and power supply for driving I/O units) (Note 2)
    Allowable through current7A (Note 3)
    S-LINK V
    system
    side    		Transmission speedA mode: 110kbps, B mode: 27.5kbps, C mode: 6.9kbps
    Refresh timeA mode: 0.29 to 10.32ms, B mode: 1.18 to 41.29ms, C mode: 4.70 to 165.15ms
    I/O pointsBuffer memory assignment pattern 1:
    128 inputs max., 128 outputs max. (Note 4)
    Buffer memory assignment pattern 2:
    256 inputs max., 256 outputs max. (Note 5)
    Connected node No.256 nodes max.
    Transmission distanceA mode: 50m max., B mode: 200m max., C mode: 800m max.
    Total wiring lengthA mode: 100m or less, B mode: 400m or less, C mode: 1,600m or less
    Transmission
    cable    		Exclusive 4-core flat cable (0.5mm2) or Conductor cross-section area 0.3 to 2.0mm2 4-core VCTF cable (without shield) (Note 6)
    I/O combinationI/O settable in units of 32 Nos.
    Error outputNPN open-collector transistor
    CC-Link
    side    		Compatible networkCC-Link Ver.1.10
    Occupied station No.1 to 4 stations (varies with S-LINK V I/O control points.)
    Transmission speed10Mbps5Mbps2.5Mbps625kbps156kbps
    Total extension100m160m400m900m1,200m
    Transmission cableSpecified cable (shielded twisted pair cable)
    Remote unit
    claccification    		Remote device unit
    Ambient temperature0 to +55℃ (No dew condensation), Storage: -20 to +70℃
    Ambient humidity10 to 90% RH, Storage: 10 to 90% RH
    MaterialEnclosure: ABS
    WeightApprox. 200g

    SL-VGU1-D

    DesignationS-LINK V gateway controller for DeviceNet
    Model No.SL-VGU1-D
    Supply voltage24V DC +10-5 %
    Current consumption300mA or less (excluding error output load and power supply
    for driving I/O units) (Note 2)
    Allowable through current7A (Note 3)
    S-LINK V
    system
    side    		Transmission speedA mode: 110kbps, B mode: 27.5kbps, C mode: 6.9kbps
    Refresh timeA mode: 0.29 to 10.32ms, B mode: 1.18 to 41.29ms
    C mode: 4.70 to 165.15ms
    I/O points512 points max.
    Connected node No.256 nodes max.
    Transmission distanceA mode: 50m max., B mode: 200m max., C mode: 800m max.
    Total wiring lengthA mode: 100m or less, B mode: 400m or less, C mode: 1,600m or less
    Transmission
    cable    		Exclusive 4-core flat cable(0.5mm2) or Conductor cross-section area 0.3 to 2.0mm2 4-core VCTF cable (without shield) (Note 4)
    I/O combinationI/O settable in units of 32 Nos.
    Error outputNPN open-collector transistor
    DeviceNet
    side    		Compatible networkDeviceNet Specifications Release 2.0
    Transmission
    protocol    		Poll, Change of State, Cyclic
    Address setting0 to 63 (set by address setting switch)
    Transmission speed500kbps250kbps125kbps
    Total extension100m250m500m
    Transmission cableExclusive DeviceNet cable
    Ambient temperature0 to +55℃ (No dew condensation), Storage: -20 to +70℃
    Ambient humidity10 to 90% RH, Storage: 10 to 90% RH
    MaterialEnclosure: ABS
    WeightApprox. 200g

    Notes:
    1) The current consumption value shown here is the total of the maximum current (D-G line only) supplied to the S-LINK V I/O units and the current consumption of the S-LINK V gateway controller.
    2) This product is not equipped with any short-circuit protective function. For this reason, select a power supply unit having short-circuit protective function (fuse, etc.).
    3) The VCTF cable is the vinyl cabtyre cable that conforms to the requirements of JIS C 3306 "Polyvinyl chloride insulated flexible cords."
    4) In case connecting to commercially offered product, be sure to check with this product. Station No., transmission distance, transmission speed depend on the connected product.

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    Dimensions

    • Unit: mm in

    SL-VGU1-EC

    S-LINK V gateway controller for open network for EtherCAT

    SL-VGU1-EC

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    Cautions For Use

    Version upgrade of SL-VGU1-EC

    The version of SL-VGU1-EC and the version of ESI file have been changed.

     Production before December 2020Production after January 2021
    Software versionVer. 1.00Ver. 1.10
    ESI file versionVer. 1.00Ver. 1.10
    Use on the same networkYes
    Display on the toolSL-VGU1-EC
    Rev:0X00000001    		SL-VGU1-EC
    Rev:0X00000002
    Product nameplate
    (changed part: red frame)

    No version notation

    Version Ver1.1 notation

    Combination of old and new versions

    SL-VGU1-ECVer1.10（New）Ver1.10（New）Ver1.00（Old）
    ESI fileVer1.10（New）Ver1.00（Old）Ver1.10（New）
    Slave recognitionSL-VGU1-EC
    Rev:0x00000002    		Unrecognizable（Note)SL-VGU1-EC
    Rev:0x00000001
    PDO communicationNormal operation（Note 1）Normal operation
    SDO communicationNormal operation（Note 1）Normal operation

    (Note 1) :When the slave information is updated, the old ESI file does not have the SL-VGU1-EC Ver.1.10 information, and the slave becomes an unknown slave.
    Please rebuild the system network information with ESI file Ver1.10.

    Notes

    ■When SL-VGU1-EC is replaced with Ver1.10 for maintenance
    Please rebuild the system network information with ESI file Ver1.10.

    * The ESI file Ver.1.10 can be downloaded from the website.
    * To download the file, you need to register as a web member on the Panasonic Automation Control English (Global) website.
    >>Click here to download the ESI file for SL-VGU1-EC

    ■How to use ESI file Ver1.10
    ESI file Ver1.10 is compatible with the new / old version of SL-VGU1-EC.
    Normally, it is automatically recognized, but if you want to set it manually, select as follows according to the version of SL-VGU1-EC.
    ・Old SL-VGU1-EC(Ver1.00) : Rev:0x00000001
    ・New SL-VGU1-EC(Ver1.10) : Rev:0x00000002

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