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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Programming Communication
1.

Outline

This chapter explains programming communication.
1.1 Outline of System
Programming communication transfers programs and monitors devices when a PLC programming tool is
connected.
1) A PLC can be directly connected to the RS-232C port in a personal computer with one cable.
2) Sequence programs can be transferred and devices can be monitored through the USB port in a personal
computer.
This function is not provided for the FX
3) Sequence programs can be transferred and devices can be monitored through the Ethernet port in a
personal computer.
This function is provided for the FX
4) It is possible to monitor devices using one programming tool, and change programs using another
programming tool.
This function is not provided for the FX
5) Two HMIs or one HMI and one programming tool can be connected at the same time.
This function is not provided in the FX
Communication
Standard
built-in port operating in
accordance with
(RS-422)
RS-422 RS-232C
Peripheral
equipment
2
, FX
3S
2
(FX), FX
2
FX PLC
Standard
equipment
built-in port
accordance with
(USB)
RS-422
USB USB
Personal computer
Applicable software
 GX Works2
 GX Developer
 FXGP/WIN
(FX) and FX Series.
2C
, FX , FX and FX
3G 3GC 3U 3UC
(FX), FX and FX Series.
2C 0N
and FX Series.
2C 0N
System
Communication
equipment
Ethernet
operating in
adapter
USB
USB
Ethernet
1.1 Outline of System
Series.
Important points and reference
chapter/section
For communication
equipment and PLC
........
applicability, refer to
Chapter 1.
For selection, refer to
........
Chapter 2.
For combinations of cables
and converters, refer to
........
Chapter 3.
 Cable selection
 RS-232C/RS-422 converter
For cable connection
diagrams, refer to Chapter 4.
For software and tools for
........
sequence programs, refer to
Chapter 1.
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