Unit Functions And Features; Unit Functions; Restrictions On Communication Functions To Be Used - Panasonic FP-XH Series User Manual

1.1 Unit Functions and Features

1.1 Unit Functions and Features

1.1.1 Unit Functions

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Removable serial Communication Cassettes are used
● Can be selected from six Communication Cassettes (sold separately) that conform to
communication standards RS-232C, RS-422, RS-485 and Ethernet.
● Two Communication Cassettes can be attached to the control unit. Only one communication
cassette can be attached to the C14 Control Unit.
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The control unit has a built-in COM0 port as standard equipment
The control unit has a built-in RS-232C port (3-wire type) for connection with a programmable
display, and a 5V power supply, as standard equipment.
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Four communication modes are available
Different communication modes are available (PLC link, MEWTOCOL, MODBUS-RTU, and
general-purpose communication mode). Depending on combination with Communication
Cassettes, the product can be connected with diverse serial communication devices.

1.1.2 Restrictions on Communication Functions to be Used

● When a communication port that is built in the control unit as standard equipment or a
Communication Cassette is used, the following restrictions are applied depending on
functions to be used.
● Allocated communication port No. varies depending on where the cassette is installed.
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Types of communication ports / cassettes (●: Available; ○: Conditionally
available; Blank: Not available)
Product No. Communication interface
USB x 1 channel
Control Unit
standard
RS-232C (3-wire type) x 1
equipment
channel
RS-232C (5-wire type) x 1
AFPX-COM1
channel
RS-232C (3-wire type) x 2
AFPX-COM2
channels
AFPX-COM3 RS-485 / RS-422 x 1 channel
RS-485 x 1 channel
AFPX-COM4
RS-232C (3-wire type) x 1
channel
Ethernet × 1 channel
AFPX-COM5
1-2
Allocated communication port No.
Cassette
Control Unit
mounting part 1
USB COM0 COM1
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Cassette
mounting part 2
COM2 COM3 COM4
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