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10.2 Connection cable
10.2.3 RS-485 cable
2 Connector specifications
(1) GOT side connector
Use the following as the RS-422/485 communication unit connector on the GOT.
For the GOT side of the RS-422 cable, use a connector and connector cover applicable to the GOT
connector.
(2) KEYENCE PLC side connector
Use the connector compatible with the KEYENCE PLC side module.
For details, refer to the following manual.
User's Manual for the KEYENCE PLC
3 Precautions when preparing a cable.
The length of the RS-485 cable must be 500m or less.
4 Terminating resistor settings
(1) KEYENCE PLC
Connect the terminating resistor on the KEYENCE PLC side when connecting a GOT to a
KEYENCE PLC.
Section 10.4 PLC Side Setting
(2) GOT
Set the terminating resistor of RS-422/485 communication unit using the terminating resistor
setting switch.
*1 The default setting is “Enable”.
GOT Connector model Connector type Manufacturer
GT11 17LE-13090-27(D3AC) 9-pin D-sub (female) DDK Ltd.
GT15-RS4-9S 17LE-13090-27(D3AC) 9-pin D-sub (female) DDK Ltd.
Terminating
resistor
*1
Switch No.
1 2
Enable ON ON
Disable OFF OFF
SW1
ON
12
ON
SW1
ON
12
(When using GT15-RS4-9S)
Terminating resistor setting switch
Rear view of RS-422/485 communication unit.