Procedures Before Operation; System Configuration - Mitsubishi MELSEC iQ-F FX5 User Manual

2.2

Procedures before Operation

The flow chart below shows the N:N Network setting procedures up until data link:
1.
Check communication specifications
For communication specifications, link specifications, link pattern and number of link points, and link time, refer to Page
18 Specifications.
2.
System configuration and selection
For system configuration, and select communication equipment, refer to Page 17 System Configuration.
3.
Wiring
For wiring with twisted pair cable, and wiring example, refer to Page 21 Wiring.
4.
Communication settings
For communication settings of communication device, refer to Page 24 Communication Setting.
5.
Program creation
For communication test program, master station program, and slave station program, refer to Page 27 Programming.
*1 For more details about the connection and operation methods between the engineering tool (GX Works3) and PLC, refer to the manual
below.
GX Works3 Operating Manual
2.3

System Configuration

This section outlines the system configuration required to use the N:N Network.
You can use the N:N Network function in the CPU module using the built-in RS-485 port, communication board, and
communication adapter.
Allotment of serial ports is set to the following fixed numbers, regardless of system configuration.
■FX5U CPU module
CH4: Communication adapter-2
CH3: Communication adapter-1
CH1: Built-in RS-485 port
CH2: Communication board
*1
■FX5UC CPU module
CH4: Communication adapter-2
CH3: Communication adapter-1
CH1: Built-in RS-485 port
2.2 Procedures before Operation
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