5-4 4. n : 1 Connection (Multi-link)
4. n : 1 Connection (Multi-link)
• One PLC is connected to multiple Simple POD units. (Maximum connectable units: 31)
• The PLC must be of the type of signal level RS-422/RS485 with station numbers.
RS-422 connection between the Simple POD ↔ PLC must be in 2-wire connection.
• The Simple POD and UG20 Series can be used together.
• For more information on wiring and communication settings, refer to the User’s Manual <PLC
Connection> (FEH380).
PLC
CN1 CN1 CN1 CN1
SYSTEM
F2
F3
F4
F5
F1
POWER
SYSTEM
F2
F3
F4
F5
F1
POWER
SYSTEM
F2
F3
F4
F5
F1
POWER
SYSTEM
F2
F3
F4
F5
F1
POWER
Maximum length (PLC to the terminating Simple POD) = 500 m
RS-422/RS-485 connection
Simple POD No. 1 Simple POD No. 2 Simple POD No. 3 Simple POD No. “n” (n = 1 to 31)