7-647.6.2 Setting Communication ParametersSetting of communication modeIn the default settings, the COM port is set to computer link mode.Set the communication mode using the FPWIN GR programming tool. Select “PLC Configuration” under“Options”, and then select “COM1 port” tab. (The PC(PLC) link is available for COM1 port only.)Dialog box of PLC system register settingNo. 412 Communication ModeSelect the COM port operation mode:Click on , and select “PC Link”.Key Point:• When using a PC(PLC) link, the communication format and baud rate are fixed:No. Name Set ValueNo. 413 Communication format for COM1portData length: ……Parity check: …..Stop bit: …………Terminator: ……..Header: …………8 bitsOdd1 bitCRNo STXNo. 415 Baud rate setting for COM1 port 115200 bpsNote1) Connect the “−“ terminal and the “E” terminal with a lead wire to make the termination resistanceof the AFPG803 effective.The termination resistance of the AFPG806 is specified by the dip switch located in thecommunication cassette.Note2) The baud rate of the AFPG806 must be identically set to 115200 bps by the system register andthe dip switch located in the communication cassette.
