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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Remote Maintenance
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 remote maintenance.
1.1 Outline of System
Remote maintenance performs program transfer and device monitoring using Windows programming
software with a PLC connected to the telephone line by way of a modem.
1.1.1 Maintenance for programs in PLC
1) Sequence programs can be changed by transferring and writing programs during RUN.
2) Maintenance can be performed by device monitoring, PLC diagnosis, forced ON/OFF and changing set
values and current values.
3) A line can be established from a personal computer to a modem connected to a PLC.
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For selection, refer to
Chapter 3.
For wiring, refer to
Chapter 4.
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For the PLC model
applicability, refer to
Chapter 2.
Important points and reference
chapter/section
Communication
equipment
operating in
accordance with
RS-232C
FX
2N
PLC
System
Commercial communication product
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For the remote maintenance
software, refer to Chapter 3.
Setting the modem
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For the personal computer
side, refer to Chapter 6.
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For the PLC side, refer to
Chapter 5.
General telephone line
Modem
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Personal
computer
Personal
computer
For the sequence
programming software, refer
to Chapter 3.
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Applicable software
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GX Developer
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FX-PCS/WIN
Remotely accesses the PLC.
Modem
Cellular
phone
Modem Modem
Cellular
phone