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3-6-13 Copy Function (Data Transfer)
H Function
• The copy function receives and transmits data (cam programs and parameters) between two Cam
Positioners.
• By setting one Cam Positioner as the Master and one as the Slave, data can be read, written, and
verified.
• Cam Positioners are connected via communications ports by RS-232C cables.
H Connecting RS-232C Cables
D Connecting Cam Positioners
RS-232C cables are connected via the Cam Positioner communications ports.
Communications
port
RS-232C cable
Communications
port
3F88L-160/162
Cam Positioner
3F88L-160/162
Cam Positioner
D Communications Port Pin Arrangement
Pin No. Symbol Signal name Pin No. Symbol Signal name
1 NC --- 6 NC ---
2 RD Receive data 7 RS Send request
3 SD Send data 8 CS Send
enabled
4 NC --- 9 NC ---
5 SG Signal
ground
Shell FG Frame
ground
D RS-232C Cable Assembly
An RS-232C cross cable is used for communications between Cam Positioners (9-pin D-sub, socket –
socket type)
9-pin 9-pin
Shield
Shell
Shell
Operation Chapter 3