Setting Communication Parameters - Panasonic FP E Series User Manual

7.6.2 Setting Communication Parameters

Setting of communication mode
In the default settings, the COM port is set to computer link mode.
Set the communication mode using the FPWIN GR programming tool. Select "PLC Configuration" under
"Options", and then select "COM1 port" tab. (The PC(PLC) link is available for COM1 port only.)
Dialog box of PLC system register setting
No. 412 Communication Mode
Select the COM port operation mode:
Click on and select "PC Link".
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Key Point:
• When using a PC(PLC) link, the communication format and baud rate are fixed:
No.
No. 413 Communication format for COM1
port
No. 415 Baud rate setting for COM1 port
Note1) Connect the "−" terminal and the "E" terminal with a lead wire to make the termination resistance
of the AFPG803 effective.
The termination resistance of the AFPG806 is specified by the dip switch located in the
communication cassette.
Note2) The baud rate of the AFPG806 must be identically set to 115200 bps by the system register and
the dip switch located in the communication cassette.
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Name Set Value
Data length: ...... 8 bits
Parity check: ..... Odd
Stop bit: ............ 1 bit
Terminator: ........ CR
Header: ............ No STX
115200 bps