H-3
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Programming Communication
1 Outline
1.1 Outline of System
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
1. Outline
This chapter explains programming communication.
1.1 Outline of System
Programming communication transfers programs and monitors devices when a PLC programming tool is
connected.
1) A PLC can be directly connected to the RS-232C port in a personal computer with one cable.
2) Sequence programs can be transferred and devices can be monitored through the USB port in a personal
computer.
This function is not provided for the FX
2(FX) and FX2C Series.
3) It is possible to monitor devices using one programming tool, and change programs using another
programming tool.
This function is not provided for the FX
2(FX), FX2C, and FX0N Series.
4) Two HMIs or one HMI and one programming tool can be connected at the same time.
This function is not provided in the FX
2(FX), FX2C, and FX0N Series.
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For selection, refer to
Chapter 2.
For combinations of cables
and converters, refer to
Chapter 3.
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Cable selection
îš‚
RS-232C/RS-422 converter
For cable connection
diagrams, refer to Chapter 4.
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For communication
equipment and PLC
applicability, refer to
Chapter 1.
Important points and reference
chapter/section
Communication
equipment
operating in
accordance with
RS-232C
FX PLC
System
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Communication
equipment
operating in
accordance with
RS-422
Standard
built-in port
(RS-422)
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For software and tools for
sequence programs, refer to
Chapter 1.
Peripheral
equipment
Applicable software
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GX Developer
îš‚
FXGP/WIN
Personal computer
Communication
equipment
operating in
accordance with
USB
USB
USB
RS-232C
RS-232CRS-422
P/I