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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Remote Maintenance
4 Wiring
4.2 Connection Diagram
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
4.2 Connection Diagram
1. To connect the modem, use a cable included with the modem or cable described in the 
modem manual.
2. The table below shows the pin arrangement in the communication equipment operating in 
accordance with RS-232C for the FX PLC.
*1. The FX2NC-232ADP does not use the CD signal.
FX0N-232ADP
FX
1N
-232-BD, FX
2N
-232-BD, FX
2NC
-232ADP, 
FX
3G
-232-BD, FX
3U
-232-BD,
 FX
3U
-232ADP(-MB)
Signal 
name
Function
25-pin D-Sub, female 9-pin D-Sub, male
—
1
*1
CD
Receiving carrier detection
32
RD (RXD)
Receive data input
23
SD (TXD)
Send data output
20 4
ER (DTR)
Data terminal ready
75
SG (GND)
Signal ground
66
DR (DSR)
Data set ready
Remote access
Personal computer
Cable
Modem
Modem
Line
general telephone
line, etc.
Cable
PLC
25
13
1
14
5
1
9
6