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FX
2N
-232-BD
USER’S GUIDE
JY992D63201E
This manual contains text, diagrams and explanations which will guide the reader in the correct
installation, safe use and operation of the FX
2N
-232-BD (hereafter abbreviated to "232BD") and should be
read and understood before attempting to install or use the unit. Further information can be found in the
associated manuals mentioned below.
Specifications are subject to change without notice
Safety guidelines for the user and protection of the FX
2N
-232-BD.
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person or persons is as follows:
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the local and national standards.
c)
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coordinated manner in compliance to established safety practices.
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Associated Manuals
PROGRAMMING MANUAL
ΙΙ
, or FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition mentioned
below are not provided in sets with a product.
Contact our agent where the product was purchased to request the manuals accordingly
★
Indispensable manual
Manual name
Manual No.
Description
★
FX Series User's
Manual - Data
Communication
Edition
JY997D16901
Describes contents related to communication available
in FX Series PLC such as wiring, communication
setting and program examples.
(Make sure to read this manual.)
★
FX
2N
Series
Hardware Manual
JY992D66301
Describes contents related to hardware of FX
2N
Series
PLC such as specifications, wiring and installation.
★
FX
Programming
Manual
II
JY992D88101
Describes instructions in FX
1S
/FX
1N
/FX
2N
/FX
2NC
Series.
This manual describes the installation and specifications of the 232BD.
For details on wiring with communication equipment, system configuration and communication setting, and program
examples, refer to the "FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication Edition".
1. Outline of Product
The 232BD is an RS-232C communication board with a 9-Pin D-Sub. It is an insulated unit for signal
exchange. Connected to the main unit of the FX
2N
Series PLC,
it enables serial data transfer between the PLC and equipment via an RS-232C port.
1.1 Communication Functions and Applicable PLC
(Available in indicated version or later)
1.2 Outside dimensions and name of each part
The communication connector of the 232BD is the D-sub, 9-pin socket type. The table below shows the
pin arrangement.
1.3 System configuration
Only one function expansion board can be used for one main unit of FX
2N
.
FX
2N
-232-BD cannot be used by the plural. Other expansion boards cannot be used together with
FX
2N
-232-BD. For the system configuration, refer to the FX Series User's Manual - Data Communication
Edition offered separately.
2. Installation
Caution
• Use in the environments specified under the general specification in the manual.
Do not use the product in environments with excessive or conductive dust, corrosive or
flammable gas, oily smoke, moisture or rain, excessive heat, regular impact shocks or
excessive vibration, as it may result in electrical shock, fire, malfunction, damage or
deterioration on the product.
• Make sure to shut off the power outside the product before installing or wiring it.
Otherwise, electric shock or serious damage to on the product may occur.
• Never drop wire chips or shavings into the vent slits when drilling screw holes or performing
wiring, as they may cause fire, breakdown, or malfunction.
Securely install the 232BD to the designated port.
Poor connection may cause malfunction.
Communication
type
FX
2N
Function
Computer link
V1.06
Data transfer via link protocol between PLC and computer
(specified as the master station).
No protocol
communication
V1.06
Serial communication without protocol between PLC and equipment via RS-232C
interface.
Optional
programming port
First
product
Optional port available for suitable programming tool when 232ADP is connected to
PLC.
Remote
maintenance
First
product
Program transfer or monitoring enabled via modem and phone line connected to serial
port of PLC.
Unit: mm (inches)
➀
Mounting hole (2-
φ
3.5)
➁
RXD LED: Lit during receive.
➂
TXD LED: Lit during send.
➃
Connector for RS-232C equipment
The top face of this connector is higher than the top face
of the PLC panel cover by approximately 7 mm (0.27").
➄
Hole for connector fixing screw (#4-40UNC)
➅
Connector for PLC
Accessories: Top cover for board 1
M3 screw to mount board 2
M3 screw to fix top cover 1
54(2.13"
)
46(1.81"
)
39(1.54"
)
35(1.38")
2 3
1
4
1
5
24.99(0.98"
)
±
0
.3(0.012"
)
6
Pin No.
Signal
Name
Function
1
CD
Receive carrier
detection
Turns ON when carrier for data
receive is detected.
2
RD(RXD)
Receive data
input
Receive data
(RS-232C equipment
→
232BD)
3
SD(TXD)
Send data input
Send data
(232BD
→
RS-232C equipment)
4
ER(DTR)
Send request
Turns ON when RS-232C equipment
becomes ready for receive.
5
SG(GND)
Signal ground
Signal ground
6
DR(DSR)
Send enabled
Turns ON when send request is given
to RS-232C equipment
7,8,9
Not used
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2.1 Installation procedure
Turn OFF the power of the programmable controller, and mount the 232BD using the following procedure.
➀
Remove the panel cover from the top face of the main unit.
➁
Connect the 232BD to the board mounting connector provided on the
base unit.
➂
Fix the 232BD to the main unit using the M3 self-tapping screws
provided, fitting the mounting bracket and the round crimp-style terminal
with the ground cable as shown in the figure on the right.
Make sure that the crimp-style terminal is attached in the direction
shown in the figure on the right, and that the ground cable extends from
the unit shown in the figure below.
Tightening torque: 0.3 to 0.6 N
y
m
➃
Cut out the hole provided on the left portion of the panel cover using a tool such as nippers and cutter
so that the terminal block can be seen. The top face of this connector is higher than the top face of the
panel cover of the programmable controller by approximately 7 mm (0.27").
3. Specifications
3.1 Environmental specifications
The environmental specifications are equivalent to those of the PLC main unit. (Refer to the manual of the
PLC main unit.)
3.2 Power supply specifications
5V DC, 20 mA is supplied as the power from the PLC.
3.3 Performance specifications
4. CAUTION FOR USE
1) When programming tool is connected the 232BD, do not use any other communication format or
parameters. If communication format or parameters is set, programming is not possible.
2) Only one programming tool (such as FX-10P, FX-20P, etc.) should be connected to either the pro-
gramming port or the port provided on the 232BD. If a programming tool is connected to both connec-
tors, the following may occur.
a) The program inside the programmable controller may not be consistent with the program inside
the programming tool. If the program is modified or the set value for the timer or the counter is
modified, a part of the program may be damaged and the programmable controller may
malfunction.
b) When the sampling trace function of the programmable controller is used from both ports, the
correct sampling trace result cannot be obtained.
Item
Description
Transmission standard
In conformance to RS-232C
Maximum transmission
distance
15 m (49ft) maximum
External equipment
connection method
D-sub, 9-pin type (pin socket: manufactured by JST Mfg.) with JES-9P-
2A3A (#4-40UNC, inch screw thread type)
Indication (LED)
RXD, TXD
Communication method
Full-duplex (When the version of PLC(FX
2N
) is Ver. 2.00 or later) /
Half-duplex (When the version of PLC(FX
2N
) is earlier than Ver. 2.00)
Communication
procedure
Non-procedure, dedicated protocol 1 procedure, dedicated protocol 4
procedure, protocol for programming tool
Baud rate
Following baud rate can be specified when using computer link or no
protocol communication: 300/600/1200/2400/4800/9600/19200 bps
Insulation
Not insulated
232BD
5.5mm(0.22")
or less
For M3(0.14")
16mm(0.63") or less
Grounding
Cable
Manual number : JY992D63201
Manual revision : E
Date
: AUGUST 2006
