7.7 Ethernet Communication (AFPX-COM5)7.7.1 AFPX-COM5OverviewThe communication cassette AFPX-COM5 has an Ethernet interface at the COM1 port and a 3-wireRS232C interface at the COM2 port.The Ethernet at the COM1 port supports the computer linkand general-purpose serial communication,and the RS232C at the COM2 port supports the computer link, general-purpose serial communicationand MODBUS RTU.The use of the COM2 port is the same as other cassettes such as the AFPX-COM2, and it is selectablefrom the COM2 port or the FP-X USB communication.Although the Ethernet interface is connected to other device via Ethernet, the AFPX-COM5communicates with the FP-X via RS232C, and it functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.7.7.2 Functions of APFX-COM5Port (Name) Communication functionEthernet(COM1 port) Note1)- Computer link (Max. 1 connection (Client))(Max. 3 connections (Server))- General-purpose serial communication (Max. 1 connection)RS232C(COM2 port)- Computer link- General-purpose serial communication- MODBUS RTU (1:1)Note1) For Ver1.10 or later, the PC (PLC) link function of the FP -X is available via Ethernet.7.7.3 Additional Functions (Ver 1.10 or Later)Additional functions- Support UDP/IP, too. As it supports two protocols, which are TCP/IP*1) and UDP/IP*2), communicationwith various devices on a network such as computers can be established.- Broadcast transmission is available with UDP/IP communication. Also, the PC (PLC) link function of theFP-X is available using broadcast transmission.- Data can be transmitted to multiple destinations for separate unit numbers (station numbers) (max. 99units) (when selecting the computer link).- IP can be automatically get. (DHCP function)- The information such as own IP address can be confirmed on the FP-X using the network informationnotification and confirmation functions.Note) When the firmware version of AFPX-COM5 is older than Ver1.10, it can be upgraded bydownloading the later version from our website.http://panasonic-denko.co.jp/ac/e/dl/software-list/tool/plc.jspPhone: 800.894.0412 - Fax: 888.723.4773 - Web: www.clrwtr.com - Email: info@clrwtr.com
