Panasonic FP E Series User Manual

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7.1.2 Types of Communication Cassette
There are four types of communication cassettes, each having a particular field of application:
Reference: <7.2 Communication Specifications>
1-channel RS232C type (Product No. AFPG801)
This communication cassette is a 1-channel unit with a five-wire RS232C port. RS/CS control is possible.
Terminal layout
Abbreviation Name Signal direction Port
SD Transmitted Data FPΣ → External device
RD Received Data FPΣ ← External device
RS Request to Send FPΣ → External device
CS Clear to Send FPΣ ← External device
SG Signal Ground
COM1 port
Note1) RS (Request to Send) is controllable by the SYS1 instruction.
Note2) Data cannot be sent without the pin CS (Clear to Send). When using with a three-wire port, short-
circuit the pin RS and CS.
1:1 communication 1:N communication
Computer link Available Not available
General-purpose serial communication Available Not available
PC(PLC) link Available
Note)
MODBUS RTU Available Not available
Note) Number of units is two.
2-channel RS232C type (Product No. AFPG802)
This communication cassette is a 2-channel unit with a three-wire RS232C port. Communication with two
external devices is possible.
Terminal layout
Abbreviation Name Signal direction Port
S1 Transmitted Data 1 FPΣ → External device
R1 Received Data 1 FPΣ ← External device
COM1 port
S2 Transmitted Data 2 FPΣ → External device
R2 Received Data 2 FPΣ ← External device
COM2 port
SG Signal Ground
COM1 port
COM2 port
1:1 communication 1:N communication
Computer link Available Not available
General-purpose serial communication Available Not available
PC(PLC) link Available
Note)
MODBUS RTU Available Not available
Note) Number of units is two.

Panasonic FP E Series Specifications

General

Brand	Panasonic
Model	FP E Series
Category	Controller
Language	English