Chapter  10  Function Cards 
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10.1  Introduction 
Function cards are extension cards such as analog input/output (AI/AO) and communication cards for the AS Series 
PLC. 
 
10.2  Specification and Function   
10.2.1  AS-F232 
The AS Series PLC is built with COM1 (RS-485) and COM2 (RS-485) ports. You can use the AS-F232 extension card for 
communication other interfaces such as RS-232, PC, and so on. Except for the communication interface, however, the 
communication functions are the same as the built-in ones. You can set up the communication port as either a slave or a 
master node. After installing the extension card, use HWCONFIG in ISPSoft to configure the communication. 
 Wiring example 
DB9 male to DB9 female (standard cable)
  AS-F232
(DB9 female)
 
+ +
Superior
machine
 
10.2.2  AS-F422 
Use the AS-F422 extension card to communicate with Delta HMI devices or other devices that use an RS-422 
communication port. Other than the different communication interface, the communication functions remain the same as 
the built-in ones. You can set the communication port as either a slave or a master node. After installing the extension 
card, use HWCONFIG in ISPSoft to configure the communication. 
 Wiring example for communication with Delta HMI DOPA series via COM2 
 
3
4
1
2
6
7
8
9
COM2/DB-9
AS-F422
Delta HMI   seriesDOPA
2
1
3
4
T+
T-
R+
R-
Rx+
Rx-
Tx+
Tx-
RTS-
RTS+
CTS+
CTS-
 
10.2.3  AS-F485 
With its own standalone communication port, the AS-F485 card can work independently and can be either a slave or a 
master node. After installing the extension card, use HWCONFIG in ISPSoft to configure the communication. 
 Wiring example 
D+
D-
SG
D+ D- SG SG D+ D-
Master node
Slave node Slave node
Shielded 
 cable
Shielded 
 cable
Terminal 
 resistor
(120 ohm)
Terminal 
 resistor
(120 ohm)