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7.6.3 Setting Communication Parameters: PC(PLC) Link
Settings for baud rate and communication format
The settings for baud rate and communication format of the COM port are entered using a programming
tool.
Setting with FPWIN GR
Select "Options" in the menu bar, and then select "PLC Configuration". Click the "COM Port" tab.
Dialog box of PLC system register setting
No. 410 Unit number
The unit number can be set within a range of 1 to 16.
No. 412 Communication Mode
Click on
, and select “PC Link”.
Key Point:
When using a PC(PLC) link, the communication format and baud rate are fixed:
No. 413 Communication format Char. bit: ……
Parity: …..
Stop bit: …………
Terminator: ……..
Header: …………
8 bits
Odd
1 bit
CR
STX not exist
Baud rate setting for COM1 port