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CPX4 AC-PLC Evaluation Kit M02D2 RTK0EE0009D02001BJ
1.5
To begin evaluating AC-PLC communications
This section describes the required hardware and software to start evaluating AC-PLC communication using this
evaluation kit. Obtain the latest version of the PHY-evaluation tool (CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI) and various manuals from
the download site that that Renesas informed when the user registered as the PLC user. Information such as circuit
diagrams and the latest version of the bill of materials can also be obtained if necessary. For the download site, refer to
the "Precautions for Use" included with this evaluation kit.
1.5.1 Items required for AC-PLC communication Evaluation
The items required for evaluating AC-PLC communication in a basic configuration with two evaluation kits are shown
below. When adding evaluation kits, please prepare additional items together. Refer to Chapter 2 for the connection
method.
Product name
AC-PLC board (supplied with this kit)
Filter board (supplied with this kit)
AC power cable
PC (PC with USB port)
USB cable (included in this kit)
AC adapter
(15 or 12V / 1.2A or higher recommended)
RX651 MCU board (included with this kit)
On-chip debugger
Product name
CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI
(PHY evaluation tool)
Driver for virtual serial port
Renesas Flash Programmer
R30UZ0165EJ0100 Rev.1.00
July 01, 2021
Table 1-3 Hardware that requires preparation
Number of units
required
2 unit
2 unit
2 pcs
2 unit
2 pcs
2 unit
2 unit
1 unit
Table 1-4 Software that requires preparation
AC-PLC communication is evaluated using CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI from a PC
connected to AC-PLC board. CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI can be downloaded from
our website. For details on how to start and operate CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI, refer
to the manuals on the downloaded website.
The driver for the virtual serial port must be installed for the PC to be connected to
AC-PLC board.
For details, refer to chapter 3.1.12
Required when using an application that uses the RX651. Please download from
the URL below.
Renesas Flash Programmer (Programming GUI) | Renesas
3．Interface Specifications
Remarks
Select one type of Filter board for RX-BPF from A2 /
F2 / G2-type according to the band used and the
corresponding standard.
Required cables that corresponds to the AC voltage
used
When evaluating communication performance, it is
recommended that each AC-PLC board be connected
to a separate PC.
Required when using an application that uses the
RX651.
Required when using an application that uses the
RX651.
Remarks
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