3-3 Connecting the CX-Designer
PT Hardware Restrictions
NS-V1 PTs with lot number 0325 (manufactured February 3, 2005) or later support USB data
transfers. A commercially available USB cable can be used.
The manufacturing date can be checked using the 4-digit lot number given on the back of the
PT.
Lot No.
Rightmost digit of the year, e.g.,
2005 in this example
Month: 1 to 9 = January to
September, X to Z = October to
December, e.g., February in this
exam
le
Day of month, e.g., the 3rd in
this example
0 3 2 5 Manufactured February 3, 2005
Use a USB cable that is 2 m or shorter. If a distance of longer than 2 m is required for a USB
connection, use a commercially available USB Hub.
NS-V1 Series PT
Personal
computer
2 m max.
NS-V1 Series PT
Personal
computer
2 m max.
USB
Hub
5 m max.
Up to 2 m
Longer than 2 m
Recommended USB Hubs
Model Manufacturer
USB-HUB203 (USB 2.0-compatible standard 4-port hub) Sanwa Supply
Note Commercially available and recommended USB Hubs do not have the same specifications as
the NS-series PT. Normal operation may not be possible in environments subject to noise or
static electricity. When using USB Hubs, be sure to provide sufficient measures to prevent
noise and static electricity, or install in a location that is not subject to noise or static electricity.
All models in the NS-V2 Series support USB communications. Use a commercially available
USB cable to connect the PT to the USB port.
3-3-3 Connecting via a Modem
A modem can be used to connect the computer and a serial port on the PT. For details on
connection methods and communications conditions, refer to Transferring Data to the PT in
the CX-Designer’s Online Help.
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