Panasonic AFPX-C30R User Manual page 139

7.1.5 Names and Principle Applications of the Ports
Port name
Fitted with the main unit as a standard
Tool port equipment
(Mini-DIN 5-pin connector)
Communication cassette
COM1 port
Note)
Fitted with the main unit as
a standard equipment
COM2 port
USB port
(For C30/C60 only)
Note) There are restrictions of use on the communication cassette when using the USB port (refer to the
next page).
The PC (PLC) link cannot be used with the AFPX-COM5.
7.1.6 About USB Port (For C30/C60 Only)
The USB port is allocated to the COM2 port, and the functions of the communication cassette are
restricted as below when the USB port is used.
• The USB port is available in the default setting (It is the same when the system registers are initialized).
AFPX-COM1
AFPX-COM2
AFPX-COM3
AFPX-COM4
AFPX-COM5
AFPX-COM6
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Port type
USB is used
When USB port is not used
5-wire 1-channel RS232C
3-wire 2-channel RS232C
No restrictions, 1-channel RS485/RS422
1-channel RS485
1-channel RS232C
Ethernet
1-channel RS232C
2-channel RS485
USB is not used
Computer link
General-purpose serial communication
Computer link
General-purpose serial communication
PC(PLC) link
MODBUS RTU
Communication
cassette
Computer link
General-purpose serial communication
MODBUS RTU
3-wire 1-channel RS232C
(RS and CS control is not available.)
3-wire 1-channel RS232C
(The 2nd channel cannot be used.)
1-channel RS485
(RS232C cannot be used.)
Ethernet
(RS232C cannot be used.)
1-channel RS485
Communication function
When USB port is used