Connection For Serial Communication; Rs-232C - Panasonic LP-S Series Maintenance Manual

3-7 Connection for Serial Communication

To control the laser marker externally by using communication command, RS-232C or Ethernet can be used.
• For communication with external devices, select either RS-232C or Ethernet port. (They cannot be used at the same
time, or switched.) The port selected in the environment setting screen indicates the valid communication port. For
details of the environment setting screen, please refer to the Operation Manual.
• If Ethernet is not used for the external control, connect nothing to the Ethernet port.
• For communication commands, refer to "Serial Communication Guide".

3-7-1 RS-232C

„ Interface specifications and connection
To control laser marker by communication command with RS-232C, connect the RS-232C port on the rear of the controller
to the external control device.
Connector position
On the laser marker side
User side
„ Signals of RS-232C connector
Terminal No. Signal
1 Reserve
2 RxD (RD)
3 TxD (SD)
4 Reserve
5 GND (SG)
6 Reserve
7
8
9
122
Rear of controller
Connector specifications
D-sub 9-pin, male
Screw type: No. 4-40UNC inch
screw, female
D-sub 9-pin, female
Screw type: No. 4-40UNC inch
screw, male
Function
Do not use this terminal.
Receiving data: Connect TxD (SD) of the external control device.
Transmission data: Connect RxD (RD) of the external control device.
Do not use this terminal.
Signal ground: Connect GND (SG) of the external control device.
Do not use this terminal.
ME-LPS-SSM-8
1 5
6 9
Laser marker controller side
RS-232C port (male)
Model
-
Recommended connector
17JE-13090-02(D1)A
Recommended connector cover
17JE-09H-1C4-CF
or
17JE-09H-1C-CF
Manufacturer name
-
DDK Ltd.