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S-LINK V gateway controller for open network

Discontinuation plan

	September 30, 2025

Basic Information

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

For EtherCAT
SL-VGU1-EC

For CC-Link
SL-VGU1-C

For DeviceNet
SL-VGU1-D

CE Approved
CE : EMC Directive

SL-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.

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

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).