4. Connecting the External Communication Conversion Adapter (Option)
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Chapter 2 Connections and Preparations of Each Section
Introduction Part
Installation and
Preparation Part
Operating Part Maintenance Part Appendixes
4. Connecting the External Communication Conversion
Adapter (Option)
To perform laser processing by external communication control (RS-485 CONTROL)
by using a control unit mounting RS-232C such as personal computer, the optional
conversion adapter for external communication "RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adopt-
er" is required.
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For making a connection to a PLC provided with RS-485, the conversion adapter
for external communication is not required.
Item required
RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter, RS-485 cable, and RS-232C cable
Operating Procedure
(1) Connect the RS-485 cable to the RS-485 (1) or RS-485 (2) connector of the main
unit.
(2) Connect the RS-232C cable to the RS-232C connector of the personal computer
or the like through the "RS-232C/RS-485 conversion adapter."
RS-485 Cable
RS-232C Cable
RS-232C/RS-485
conversion adapter
Personal computer, etc.
RS-485(1) Connector
RS-485(2) Connector