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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Remote Maintenance
3 System Configuration and Selection
3.3 Selecting Modem
3.3 Selecting Modem
In FX PLCs, the modems PV-AF288 (manufactured by AIWA) and ME3314B (manufactured by OMRON) are
applicable.
When "user registration mode," "PP modem mode (ch1)," or "PP modem mode (ch2)" is selected in the
modem initialization setting in an FX PLC, other modems are also applicable.
The tables below show the communication specifications in the "user registration mode," "PP modem mode
(ch1)," and "PP modem mode (ch2)." Select a modem supporting the communication specifications shown
below.
1. User registration mode
If the modem used does not support the communication specifications shown above, communication is not
possible.
2. PP modem mode (ch1) and PP modem mode (ch2)
If the modem used does not support the communication specifications shown above, communication is not
possible.
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Communication method Half-duplex, asynchronous system
Baud rate 9600 bps
Start bit 1-bit
Data bit 7-bit
Parity bit Even
Stop bit 1-bit
Control line Not provided
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Communication method Half-duplex, asynchronous system
Baud rate 9600 bps
Start bit 1-bit
Data bit 8-bit
Parity bit Not provided
Stop bit 1-bit
Control line Not provided