24 Mitsubishi Communication Driver ManualCable ConfigurationsThe following figures show the cable configuration between an Operator Station and the AJ71C24module for the Mitsubishi A Series PLCs. The Mitsubishi A Series driver supports RS232C andRS422 communications. The maximum cable length when using RS232 is 50 feet, while themaximum cable length for RS422 is 4000 feet. RS422 cable must be a twisted double-wire shieldedcable.A 15-foot PLC cable can be purchased from Cutler-Hammer. Contact the Customer Support Group(refer to the Preface) or your local distributor for more information. Refer to the PLC Cabling Cross-Reference List section for cabling catalog numbers.The Operator Stations that have 9-pin female connectors (DB-9S) must have cables configured withmale connectors (DB-9P).RS232 Cabling for AJ71C24 Module (Mitsubishi A Series)Cable Catalog Number: MI31 for PanelMate 500, 1500; MI21 for all other PanelMatePower Series and Power Pro ModelsRS422 Cabling for AJ71C24 Module (Mitsubishi A Series)Cable Catalog Number: MI32 for PanelMate 500, 1500; MI22A for all other PanelMatePower Series and Power Pro ModelsThe Operator Stations that have RJ-11 6-wire and RJ-45 modular jacks must have cables configuredwith male modular connectors.