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6. BASE UNIT AND EXTENSION CABLE
6.3 Setting the Extension Stage Numbers
This section describes how to set the extension stage number for each of the extension 
base units used.
Stage number setting for extension base units
Extension stage number setting
1st stage 2nd stage 3rd stage 4th stage 5th stage 6th stage 7th stage
Setting of the 
stage number 
setting connector
POINT
(1) With the stage number setting connector, select one of the 1st to 7th that 
matches to the extension stage number in ascending order.
(2) Do not assign the same stage number to several modules or skip any stage 
numbers. Otherwise, improper I/O operation results.
IN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PIN1
OUT
Completion
Loosen the upper and lower
screws of the base cover.
Remove the base cover from the 
extension base unit.
Select the stage number from
1 to 7 in the connector (PIN1)
located between the extension
cable connectors IN and OUT.
Then, insert a connector pin into 
the appropriate stage number.
Reattach the base cover to the
extension base unit and
fasten the screws.
(Tightening torque: 36 to 48N  cm)