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5 External Input/Output Function
No. 99MBC122A
Tips
• The USB port for communication with SENSORPAK.
• SENSORPAK supports communication via USB 2.0 or later.
• For details on the SENSORPAK, see
"SENSORPAK User's Manual".
5.3
RS-232C Communication Function
By connecting to a PC or PLC via RS-232C, you can load measurement data and manipulate various
settings of the counter through remote operation.
You can also save and load parameters.
5.3.1 Connections
Compatible plug and pin assignment
Compatible plug: D-sub 9-pin (socket contact), inch screw type
Cable: A commercial RS-232C cross-type cable
2 RXD IN
3 TXD OUT
4 DTR OUT
5 GND
-
6 DSR
IN
7 RTS
OUT
8 CTS
IN
1, 9 NC
-
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Pin number Pin number
Counter side PC side
Pin number
Signal name
I/O
1 5
6 9
Communication specication (conforming to EIA RS-232C)
Item Description
Home position DTE (Data Terminal Equipment), use a cross-type cable.
Communication method Half-duplex, non-procedural mode
Data transfer speed 4800 bps/9600 bps/19200 bps
Bit conguration Start bit: 1
Data bits: 7 bits/8 bits (ASCII code, upper-case characters)
Parity: None/Even parity/Odd parity
Stop bit: 2
Tips
• Set the communication conditions using parameters.
For details, see "3.2 List of Parameters" (page 18).
• Use commercial terminal software for communication with a PC.