Communication 
 
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Communication modes 
Communication mode  1:1 communication  1:N communication 
MEWTOCOL-COM Master/Slave  X — 
Program controlled  X — 
PLC Link  X
1)
 
Modbus RTU Master/Slave  X — 
1)
 
 
For RS232C connections, the maximum number of stations is 2. 
 
8.2.3  FPG-COM2: 2-Channel RS232C Type 
This communication cassette is a 2-channel unit with a three-wire RS232C port. 
Communication with two external devices is possible. 
Terminal layout 
 
 
Pin  Name  Signal direction  Port 
S1 
Send Data 1 
PLC → External device 
R1 
Receive Data 1 
PLC ← External device 
COM 1 
S2 
Send Data 2 
PLC → External device 
R2 
Receive Data 2 
PLC ← External device 
COM 2 
SG 
Signal Ground  —  COM 1 
COM 2 
Communication modes 
Communication mode  1:1 communication  1:N communication 
MEWTOCOL-COM Master/Slave  X — 
Program controlled  X — 
PLC Link  X
1)
 
Modbus RTU Master/Slave  X — 
 
1)
 
•  PLC Link is only available for COM port 1. 
•  For RS232C connections, the maximum number of stations is 2. 
 
8.2.4  FPG-COM3: 1-Channel RS485 Type 
This communication cassette is a 1-channel unit with a two-wire RS485 port. 
Terminal layout 
 
Pin  Name  Signal direction  Port 
+ 
Transmission line (+)  — 
- 
Transmission line (-)  — 
+ 
Transmission line (+)  — 
- 
Transmission line (-)  — 
E 
Bus termination  — 
COM 1