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Programming Devices Section 3-3
Personal Computer Connector
Note Use the special cables provided from OMRON for all connections whenever
possible. If cables are produced in-house, be sure they are wired correctly.
External devices and the CPU Unit may be damaged if general purpose (e.g.,
computer to modem) cables are used or if wiring is not correct.
Recommended Cables Fujikura Ltd.: UL2464 AWG28 
× 5P IFS-RVV-SB (UL product)
AWG 28 
× 5P IFVV-SB (non-UL product)
Hitachi Cable, Ltd.: UL2464-SB(MA) 5P × 28AWG (7/0.127) (UL product)
CO-MA-VV-SB 5P 
× 28AWG (7/0.127) (non-UL product)
RS-232C Port Specifications
Note Baud rates for the RS-232C are specified only up to 19.2 kbps. The CJ Series
supports serial communications from 38.4 kbps to 115.2 kbps, but some com-
puters cannot support these speeds. Lower the baud rate if necessary.
Item Model Specifications
Plug XM2D-0901 9-pin female Used together
Hood XM2S-0913 9-pin, inch screws
IBM PC/AT or compatible 
(9-pin male connector)
Plug: XM2D-0901 
(9-pin female)
CJ-series CPU Unit
Hood: XM2S-0913
Recommended 
cable
Provided with CPU Unit
Hood: XM2S-0911-E Plug: XM2A-0901 (9-pin male)
RS-232C 
port
Item Specification
Communications method Half duplex
Synchronization Start-stop
Baud rate 0.3/0.6/1.2/2.4/4.8/9.6/19.2/38.4/57.6/115.2 kbps 
(See note.)
Transmission distance 15 m max.
Interface EIA RS-232C
Protocol Host Link, NT Link, 1:N, No-protocol, or Peripheral Bus