1.4 Communications Function
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1.4 Communications Function
The E5EN can be provided with a communications function that allows you
to check and set controller parameters on a host computer. If the communicaĆ
tions function is required, mount the option unit (E5EN-
VVV
01
V
or
E5EN-
VVV
03
V
) in the E5EN. For details on the communications function,
se e th e se parat e Commu nicat ions Functions Us er' s Manual. "
Follow the procedure below to move to the communications setting level.
(1) Press the key for at least three seconds in the operation level".
The level moves to the initial setting level".
(2) Press the key for less than one second. The initial setting level"
moves to the communications setting level".
(3) Pressing the key advances the parameters as shown in the followĆ
ing figure.
(4) Press the or keys to change the parameter setups.
Communications
unit No.
Baud rate
Data bit
Stop bit
Parity
Set the E5EN communications specifications so that they match the comĆ
munications setupofthehostcomputer. In a multidrop 1:N configuration,
match the setting data except the communications unit No. on all units.
Unique communications unit Nos. must be set to each unit.
Parameter
Displayed
Characters
Set (monitor) Value Settings Default Unit
Communications unit No. 0to99 1 None
Baud rate 1.2, 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2
.... .,,,,
9.6 kbps
Data bit 7, 8 7 bit
Stop bit 1, 2 2 bit
Parity None, even, odd
,,
Even None
F
Setting up
communications
data