7-2RS232C Interfaces77.1 OverviewThe CN1 RS232C communication connector is provided in order to make connection with host devices such asPCs and PLCs via the RS232C. The operation display pendant (abbreviated as TBX, optional device) can alsobe connected to this connector. Refer to Chapter 9, ìOperation Display Pendantî for a description of how to usethe operation display pendant. This chapter explains how to connect the CN1 RS232C communication connectorto devices other than the operation display pendant.In the RS232C interface, two communication modes are available. The first is a single channelcommunication where the connection is made 1:1 with the host device, and the other is a multi-channelcommunication where 1:N communication can be performed by connecting one host device with several ofthese drivers (a maximum of nine). Please note that the connection and operation methods are different for eachcommunication mode.In addition, the PC utility (optional) running under Windows can also be connected to the drivers via theRS232C interface in order to support setting, operation, and maintenance work on the drivers. Refer to Chapter 8,ìDrvGII PC Utilityî for a description of how to use the PC utility.7.2 Connection and Setting[Connectors and terminal assignment]01 FG 0605040302SG(NC)TxDRxD090807XTBXONXTBXEMG+5VDo not use these connections,since they are used for theoperation display pendant.Made by Japan Aviation ElectronicsDELC-J9SAF13L6 (9 pins)SG[Single channel]The connection cables (optional) are available according to the PC to be connected (DOS/V, NEC PC98).02090305RxDSGTxDSG020305RxDTxDSGDriver PCDOS/VD-sub 9-pin male D-sub 9-pin female02090305RxDSGTxDSG030207RxDTxDSGDriver PCPC98D-sub 9-pin male D-sub 25-pin male0504CTSRTSOption cableCP7576S-020 (2 m)Option cableCP7577S-020 (2 m)In order to set the communication mode to the single channel mode, the rotary switch RS-ID on the front panelshould be turned to ì0.î This setting should be made before turning the power on.
