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

7.2

Procedure before Operation

The flow chart below shows the Predefined Protocol Support Function setting and sequence program creation procedure up
until communication with a counterpart device:
1.
Check communication specifications
For communication specifications, and predefined protocol specifications, refer to Page 190 Specifications.
2.
System configuration and selection
For system configuration, and select communication equipment, refer to Page 189 System Configuration.
3.
Wiring
For selection of cables and connection equipment, and wiring example, refer to non-protocol communication (Page 154
Wiring).
4.
Communication settings
For communication settings of communication device, refer to Page 191 Communication Settings.
5.
Protocol settings
For each protocol settings, refer to Page 193 Protocol Setting, Page 198 Packet Setting.
6.
Program creation
For detailed explanation of related devices, and basic program, refer to Page 215 Programming.
7.3

System Configuration

This section outlines the system configuration required to use predefined protocol support function.
You can use the predefined protocol support 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
■FX5UC CPU module
CH4: Communication adapter-2
CH3: Communication adapter-1
CH1: Built-in RS-485 port
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