Panasonic MINAS A5-series Operating Instructions Manual page 57

4. Wiring to the connector, X2
Connecting host computer
• This servo driver features 2 kinds of communication function, RS232 and RS485, and you can use in
3 connecting methods.
To communicate with a single driver through RS232
Connect the host (PC or controller) to an driver through RS232.
[How to connect]
To communicate with multiple drivers through RS232 and RS485
By connecting the host (PC and host controller) and one driver via RS232 and connect-
ing other drivers via RS485 each other, you can connect multiple drivers.
Set the axis number (Pr5.31) of driver
to be connected through RS485 to a value
in the range 1 to 31.
Note • You can connect up to 32 drivers with the host.
• For details, refer to P.7-28, "Communication"of Supplement.
To communicate with multiple drivers only through RS485
Communications between the host (PC or controller) and multiple drivers can be made
through RS485.
Set the axis number (Pr5.31) of driver to be connected
through RS485 to a value in the range 1 to 31.
Note • You can connect up to 31 drivers with the host.
• For details, refer to P.7-28, "Communication"of Supplement.
Cable prepared
by the user
Connector X2
RS485
Connector X2 Connector X2
RS485
Connector X2 Connector X2
Shut off both powers of
the PC andthe driver
before inserting/pulling
out the connector.
Connector
RS485
RS232
Connector X2
Set the axis number (Pr5.31) of driver to be
connected to the host through RS232 to 0.
RS485
RS232
Connector X2
1
2
3
4
Host controller
(PC controller)
5
6
7
Host controller
(PC controller)
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