9
Connecting to PLC
Section 2-2
Note
Two network types (serial communications mode), SYSMAC WAY and Tool-
bus, are supported when connecting CX-Motion-NCF to the PLC. The charac-
teristics of the network types are as shown below.
Connection Method
Use one of the following method to connect the personal computer (CX-
Motion-NCF) and PLC (CPU Unit). It is also possible to connect the personal
computer to the port on the CS/CJ-series Serial Communications Unit. In that
case, the only network type that can be used is Host Link.
Connection Cables
Note
When connecting the connectors of the above cables to the PLC's RS-232C
port, discharge any static build-up (e.g., by touching a grounded metal object)
before touching the connectors. Although XW2Z-
@@@
S-CV Cables use the
anti-static XM2S-0911-E Connector Hood (thus reducing the possibility of
static build-up), be sure to discharge any static as a safety precaution.
Network type
Characteristics
Toolbus
Faster communications. If possible, use this network type.
• For CS/CJ Series, the baud rate on the peripherals can be
detected automatically, and be connected.
• Only 1 on 1 connection possible.
• For CX-Motion-NCF, it can also be connected to a modem.
SYSMAC WAY
(Host Link)
Used for communications with general host computers.
• Slower than Toolbus.
• Not only 1 on 1 connection, but also 1-many connection possible.
• Connecting to a modem and optical adaptor possible.
Connecting to Peripheral Port
Connecting to RS-232C Port
IBM PC/AT or compatible
IBM PC/AT or compatible
9-pin connector
9-pin connector
9-pin connector
CS1W-CN118 (0.1 m)
CS1W-CN226 (2.0 m)
CS1W-CN626 (6.0 m)
XW2Z-200S-CV (2.0 m)
XW2Z-500S-CV (5.0 m)
Peripheral port
on CPU Unit
Built-in RS-232C port
on CPU Unit or Serial
Communications Unit
Unit
Port on Unit
Computer
Port on
computer
Network type
(serial commu-
nications
mode)
Model number
Length
Remarks
CPU Unit
Built-in
peripheral
port
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-Sub, 9-
pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
CS1W-CN226
2 m
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CS1W-CN626
6 m
Built-in RS-
232C port
(D-Sub, 9-pin,
female)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-Sub, 9-
pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m
Uses anti-static
connector
XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m
Serial
Communi-
cations
Unit
RS-232C port
(D-Sub, 9-pin,
female)
IBM PC/AT
compatible
D-Sub, 9-
pin, male
SYSMAC WAY
XW2Z-200S-CV 2 m
Uses anti-static
connector
XW2Z-500S-CV 5 m
Summary of Contents for CX-MOTION-NCF - V1.8
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Page 37: ...16 Screen Name Section 3 1 Monitor Windows Axis Monitor Window Unit Monitor Window...
Page 63: ...42 Editing Servo Parameters Section 5 2...
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Page 109: ...88 Test Run Section 9 1...
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