H-9
FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Programming Communication
2 System Configuration and Selection
2.1 System Configuration
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. System Configuration and Selection
This chapter explains the system configuration and selection of communication equipment operating in
accordance with RS-422, RS-232C or USB required by FX PLCs.
2.1 System Configuration
This section outlines the system configuration required to use programming communication.
Connect (optional) communication equipment operating in accordance with RS-422, RS-232C, USB, or the
FX PLC main unit.
2.1.1 For communication equipment operating in accordance with RS-422
Communication equipment operating
in accordance with RS-422
FX PLC Important point in selection
Not
required
The standard port built in a PLC is
used.
1
Total extension
distance
30 m
(98' 5")
For communication equipment combinations for each FX Series, refer to the next section.
+
Communication
board
This is the communication board
built into the PLC, reducing the
installation area.
2
50 m
(164' 0")