B-9
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
N:N Network
2 Specifications
2.1 Communication Specifications (Reference)
A
Common Items
B
N:N Network
C
Parallel Link
D
Computer Link
E
Inverter
Communication
F
Non-Protocol
Communication
(RS/RS2 Instruction)
G
Non-Protocol
Communication
(FX
2N
-232IF)
H
Programming
Communication
I
Remote
Maintenance
Apx.
Discontinued
models
2. Specifications
This chapter explains the communication specifications and performance.
2.1 Communication Specifications (Reference)
Communication is executed according to the (fixed) specifications shown in the table below. Specification
items such as baud rate cannot be changed.
Item Specifications Remarks
Number of connectable units 8 maximum
Transmission standard RS-485 standard
Maximum total extension
distance
500 m (1640' 5") or less
[50 m (164' 0") or less when 485BD is
included in system]
Distance varies depending on
communication equipment type.
Protocol type N:N Network
Control procedure —
Communication method Half-duplex, bidirectional communication
Baud rate 38400 bps
Character format
Fixed
Start bit
Data bit
Parity bit
Stop bit
Header
Fixed
Terminator
Control line —
Sum check Fixed
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