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4-2 Connecting by USB
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4-2-1 Connecting by USB
4-2 Connecting by USB
This section describes how to connect a computer running the CX-Programmer for CP1E and the
CP1E CPU Unit.
The USB driver must be installed in the computer to connect the PLC to the computer using the USB
port. Refer to
4-2-2 Installing the USB Driver for CP1E
for the installation of the USB driver.
Using commercially available USB cable, connect the CX-Programmer for CP1E to the peripheral USB
port on the CPU Unit.
Precautions for Correct UsePrecautions for Correct Use
The CX-Programmer for CP1E cannot be used by connecting to the built-in RS-232C port or a
Serial Option Board port of the CP1E CPU Unit.
Use the following cable to connect the CP1E CPU Unit to the CX-Programmer for CP1E.
4-2-1 Connecting by USB
Preparations for Connection
Connection Methods
Connecting Cable
Port at Unit
Port at
computer
Network type (com-
munications mode)
Model numbers Length
Peripheral USB port
(Conforming to USB 1.1,
B connector)
USB port USB 2.0 (or 1.1) Commercially available USB
cable (A connector - B connector)
5m
CX-Programmer for CP1E
Commercially available
USB cable*
Peripheral USB port
(Conforming to USB 2.0, B connector)
A connector
B connector
CP1E CPU Unit
* Commercially available USB cable: 5 m max., for USB 2.0.
USB port