System Configuration; Connected Programming Tools - Mitsubishi FX2N-32DP-IF User Manual

FX2N-32DP-IF Profibus-DP Interface Unit
1.3

System Configuration

Figure 1.3: System Configuration
Slave or
DP-master *
*1 The units at each end of the Profibus-DP network must have a terminating resistor. This
will either be in the master, slave unit or in the Profibus connector.
*2 For connecting a monitoring tool, refer to subsection 1.3.1
*3 For connecting units/blocks, refer to subsection 1.3.2.
Caution
The parameter data of the 32DP-IF must be set correctly in the DP-master, if the parameter
data is not correct, the operation of the module may be affected. For a detailed overview of
the parameter of 32DP-IF, refer to chapter 7.
1.3.1

Connected Programming Tools

An FX-20P-E or personal computer can be used to monitor the 32DP-IF and the data
exchanged with the Profibus-DP. For operating instructions of the FX-20P-E or personal
computer, refer to their respective operation manuals. For device numbers and explanation,
refer to chapter 5.
Connecting cable is same as FX
Table 1.2: Connected Programming Tools
Monitoring Tools
FX-20P-E
Personal Computer
(MELSEC MEDOC PLUS)
Caution
For monitoring the 32DP-IF with a personal computer the PLC setting must be adjusted as
for the FX series PLC type.
DP-master
1
FX -32DP-IF Profibus-DP
2N
2
interface unit *
2N
Profibus-DP network
Extension I/O units/blocks and
special function blocks *
MPU.
Description
Device monitor
Introduction 1
Slave or
DP-master *
3
1-4
1