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4 Support Software
CJ2 CPU Unit Hardware User’s Manual
4-2 Connection Methods
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4-2-2 Connecting by RS-232C
Using commercially available RS-232C cable, directly connect the CX-One Support Software (e.g., CX-
Programmer) via a standard serial port at the personal computer.
The network type must be set to the Toolbus. A Host Link connection cannot be used.
Additional Information
Connecting to the PLC by EtherNet/IP via USB or RS-232C
The Support Software can be directly connected by USB or RS-232C to one CJ2 CPU Unit and
access other CPU Units on the EtherNet/IP network via the built-in EtherNet/IP ports on the CJ2
CPU Units. For details, refer to the CJ2 CPU Unit Software User’s Manual (Cat. No. W473).
4-2-2 Connecting by RS-232C
Connection Method
D-sub connector
(9-pin female)
CX-One (e.g., CX-Programmer)
CJ2 CPU Unit
D-sub connector
(9-pin male)
Recommended cable:
XW2Z-200S-CV/500S-CV
D-sub connector
(9-pin male)
COMM
Serial port (RS-232C)
(9-pin female D-sub
connector) or Serial Option
Board (for CJ2M-CPU3@)
USB
USB
Personal computer
Built-in EtherNet/IP port
EtherNet/IP
CJ2
Access is possible.
CJ2