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External device connection manual for TOP Design Studio
YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation
Computer Link Driver
Supported version
TOP Design Studio
CONTENTS
We would like to thank our customers for using M2I's "Touch
Operation Panel (M2I TOP) Series". Read this manual and familiarize
yourself with the connection method and procedures of the "TOP and
external device".
1.
System configuration
Describes the devices required for connection, the setting of
each device, cables, and configurable systems.
2.
External device selection
Select a TOP model and an external device.
3.
TOP communication setting
Describes how to set the TOP communication.
4.
External device setting
Describes how to set up communication for external devices.
5.
Cable table
Describes the cable specifications required for connection.
6.
Supported addresses
Refer to this section to check the addresses which can
communicate with an external device.
FA–M3 Series
V1.0 or higher
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Summary of Contents for YOKOGAWA FA-M3 Series
- Page 1 YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation FA–M3 Series Computer Link Driver Supported version TOP Design Studio V1.0 or higher CONTENTS We would like to thank our customers for using M2I's "Touch Operation Panel (M2I TOP) Series". Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the connection method and procedures of the “TOP and external device”.
- Page 2 1. System configuration The system configuration of TOP and “YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation – FA-M3 Series Computer Link” is as follows. Communication Series Link I/F System setting Cable *Note 1) method 3. TOP communication Programmer Port setting RS-232C 5.1. Cable table 1 on the CPU 4.1.
- Page 3 Check the TOP display and process to select the touch model. External device Vendor Select the vendor of the external device to be connected to TOP. Select “YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation”. Select an external device to connect to TOP. Model Interface...
- Page 4 3. TOP communication setting The communication can be set in TOP Design Studio or TOP main menu. The communication should be set in the same way as that of the external device. 3.1 Communication setting in TOP Design Studio (1) Communication interface setting ■...
- Page 5 (2) Communication option setting ■ [ Project > Project properties > PLC setting > COM > “PLC1 : FA-M3 Series”] – Set the options of the communication driver of FA-M3 Series Computer Link in TOP Design Studio. Items Settings Remarks Interface Select “Computer Link”.
- Page 6 3.2. Communication setting in TOP * This is a setting method when “Use HMI Setup” in the setting items in “3.1 TOP Design Studio” is not checked. ■ Touch the top of the TOP screen and drag it down. Touch “EXIT” in the pop-up window to go to the main screen. (1) Communication interface setting ■...
- Page 7 (2) Communication option setting ■ [ Main screen > Control panel > PLC ] Items Settings Remarks Interface Select “Computer Link”. Refer to “2. External device selection”. Protocol Select the serial communication protocol between the TOP and an external device. TimeOut (ms) Set the time for the TOP to wait for a response from an external device.
- Page 8 3.3 Communication diagnostics ■ Check the interface setting status between the TOP and an external device. - Touch the top of the TOP screen and drag it down. Touch “EXIT” in the pop-up window to go to the main screen. - Check if the COM port settings you want to use in [Control Panel >...
- Page 9 4. External device setting 4.1 External device setting 1 CPU-embedded Programmer Port) Set as below using “FA–M3 Series” Ladder Software “WideField3”. For more detailed setting method than that described in this example, refer to the PLC user manual. Step 1. Set as follows in [Project] –...
- Page 10 4.2 External device setting 2 F3LC11-1F, F3LC12-1F, F3LC11-1N/2N) Set up the Dip Switch located inside the side cover of the communication card to set up the communication. For more detailed setting method than that described in this example, refer to the PLC user manual. For detailed “Dip Switch”...
- Page 11 4.3 External device setting 1 (F3LC11-2F) Set up the Dip Switch located inside the side cover of the communication card to set up the communication. For more detailed setting method than that described in this example, refer to the PLC user manual. For detailed “Dip Switch”...
- Page 12 5. Cable table This chapter introduces a cable diagram for normal communication between the TOP and the corresponding device. (The cable diagram described in this chapter may differ from the recommendations of “YOKOGAWA Electric Corporation”.) 5.1. Cable table 1 RS-232C ■...
- Page 13 5.2. Cable table 2 RS-232C ■ (1:1 connection) COM1 / COM2 External device Signal Cable connection Signal arrangement name number number name arrangement *Note 1) *Note 1) Based on Based on communication communication cable connector cable connector front, front, D-SUB 9 Pin male D-SUB 9 Pin male (male, convex) (male, convex)
- Page 14 5.3 Cable table 3 RS-422 ■ (1:1 connection) COM1 / COM2 External device Signal Cable connection Signal Pin arrangement arrangement name number name *Note 1) SDB(+) SDA(–) RDB(+) RDA(–) Based on communication cable connector front, D-SUB 9 Pin male (male, convex) *Note 1) The pin arrangement is as seen from the connecting side of the cable connection connector.
- Page 15 RS-422 ■ 1 : N connection - Refer to 1:1 connection to connect in the following method. Cable connection and signal External device Cable connection and signal External device direction direction Signal name Signal name Signal name SDB(+) SDB(+) SDA(–) SDA(–) RDB(+) RDB(+)
- Page 16 6. Supported addresses The devices available in TOP are as follows: The device range (address) may differ depending on the CPU module series/type. The TOP series supports the maximum address range used by the external device series. Please refer to each CPU module user manual and be take caution to not deviate from the address range supported by the device you want to use.
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