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ADVANCED AND EVER ADVANCING
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLERS
FX-232ADP COMMUNICATION ADAPTER
USER'S GUIDE
JY992D48801B
This manual contains text,diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation and operation of
the FX-232ADP and should be read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit.
Further information can be found in the FX SERIES PROGRAMMING MANUAL and FX SERIES HARDWARE MANUAL.
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Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Programmable Controllers FX-232ADP
- Page 1 This manual contains text,diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct installation and operation of the FX-232ADP and should be read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit. Further information can be found in the FX SERIES PROGRAMMING MANUAL and FX SERIES HARDWARE MANUAL.
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Page 2: Rs232C Device
INTRODUCTION The FX-232ADP type RS232C adapter (hereinafter called 232ADP) is connected to the FX(V3.07 or later),FX series PC to exchange serial POWER data with a personal computer, barcode reader, printer, and other various PROG E POWER BATT¥V CPU E RS232C devices. -
Page 3: Performance Specification
INSTALLATION NOTES AND USAGE Performance specification Transmission standard Conforming to RS232C, 25pin D-SUB, connector used Isolation method Photo coupler isolation Transmission distance 15m or less (shielded cable recommended) Current consumption DC 5V 200mA form base unit M8121:Send wait flag D8120:Communication format M8122:Send flag D8122:Remainder of send data Related flag... - Page 4 For data transmission to be effective it is necessary to match the communication format between the product and the RS232C device, such as baud rate and parity. Communication format D8120 (bit mapping) Description 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) Description 0 (OFF) 1 (ON) Data length 7bit...
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Page 5: Connection Examples
WIRING The connections of RS232C devices varies with each device being used. Check the specification of the device, and connect. Connection examples Terminal specification device Modem specification device When RS232C device When RS232C device When RS232C device When RS232C device uses pins 6,20 uses pins 4,5 uses pins 6,20... -
Page 6: Program Examples
PROGRAM EXAMPLES Connecting 232ADP and a printer,and printing out the data sent from the PC. Common pin out for printer communication FX, FX series PC POWER Send POWER BATT¥V PROG E CPU E • Receive data • Send data The communication format of the serial printer is as follows. Sequencer program M8000 …... - Page 7 Connect 232ADP and a personal computer,and exchange data with the PC. Preparation of software Personal computer Use ordinary communication software (terminal FX,FX series PC emulator) or dedicated program in the personal Send POWER computer. POWER BATT¥V PROG E CPU E The communication format of the PC for this example is Receive as follows.
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Page 8: Sequence Program
Sequence program M8000 … M8161 Handled by 8-bit data M8002 … [ MOV H0067 D8120 ] Setting of communication format X000 … RS instruction drive [ RS D200 K11 D500 K1 ] X001 [ PLS M0 ] [ MOV H0074 D200 ] [ MOV H0065 D201 ] Writing of send data Herein, "test line"... - Page 9 DIAGNOSTICS If data transfer does not perform correctly when using If sending and receiving using these programs is the 232ADP, check the operation using the following successful, it is considered that the operation failure programs. was due to sequence program or communication protocol error.
- Page 10 PC: FX-8AV, FX2-40AW, Are M8070, • Reset M8070, M8071, and FX2-40AP, FX-232ADP. M8071 reset power source. FX-485ADP turned on? • Match the communication format. The data...
- Page 11 • Check wiring of RS232C cable. • Make sure wiring of control line is suited to the external device. Is RD LED (receive) lit? • Make sure the external sending device is normal. • Check the voltage level of RS232C signal. •...
- Page 12 European directives for machinery, low voltage and EMC. • If in doubt at any stage during the installation of the FX-232ADP always consult a professional electrical engineer who is qualified and trained to the local and national standards.If in doubt about the operation or use of the FX-232ADP please consult the nearest Mitsubishi Electric distributor.
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