
1 Introduction
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CJ-series Serial Communications Units Operation Manual for NJ-series CPU Unit(W494)
*1
The maximum total cable length for RS-422/485 is 500 m when an NT-AL001 Link Adapter is used. The length
includes branch lines. Communications distance may vary by the device being connected. Refer to the manual
for the device.
*2
The maximum length is restricted to 2 m when an NT-AL001 Link Adapter is connected.
*3
The maximum branch line is 10 m.
PLC:
General-
purpose
external
device
Connection configuration
Required
devices
Connected
serial
communica-
tions
port/Remarks
1:N
Port: RS-
232C
CJ1W-SCU22
Port 1 or 2
CJ1W-SCU42
Port 2
NT-AL001 Con-
verting Link
Adapter
Converts
between RS-
232C and
RS-422A/485
B500-AL001
Link Adapter
For RS-422A/485
branching
5-V power sup-
ply
For NT-AL001
Link Adapter
Connection of a Serial Communications Unit to devices with
RS-232C or RS-422A/485 ports.
NT-AL001
RS-232C
RS-422A/485
Resistance ON
RS-422A/485 interface
Resistance ON
NT-AL001
RS-232C
RS-422A/485
RS-422A/485 interface
Resistance ON
NT-AL001
RS-232C
RS-422A/485
Resistance
ON
RS-232C interface
Resistance ON
5-V power
B500-AL001
NT-AL001
RS-232C
RS-232C
RS-232C
*2
*1
*2
*1
*2
*1
*2
*3
Resistance
ON