Serial Port
Serial Port setting can be converted from NS Projects to NS-Runtime but supported hosts and pro-
tocols can differ.
To compensate for the differences the conversion procedure automatically converts parameters.
The automatic conversion converts following parameters:
Parameter / Configuration
NS Project
Before conversion
NS-Runtime
Afer conversion
Host type
SYSMAC-PLC
SYSMAC-CS1
Protocol
Host Link
Host Link
NT-Link (1:1)
NT-Link (1:N)
Port name
-
Serial port A: COM1
Serial port B: COM2
Baudrate
-
19200
Data length
-
7
Stop bit
-
2
Parity
-
Even
*1.
Do not use WR memory. Use the toolbus or change the configuration to an Ethernet connection.
*2.
Host Link requires a Virtual COM driver. Refer to NY-series NYE Industrial PC Operating Systems and
Software Utilities Manual (Cat.No. W635) for details.
Manually check following settings and modify them where needed.
Configuration
NS Project
Before conversion
Host type
In the NS series, communication was possible by selecting SYSMAC-PLC as long as
it was within the range of the model supported by the connected device.
NS-Runtime is divided into four PLC types: SYSMAC-CS1, SYSMAC-CJ1/CP1, SYS-
MAC-CV, SYSMAC-CJ2. Select the host type to the device you are using.
COM number
Set it to a number from COM1 to COM16 using CX-Designer so it matches the COM
number of your PC.
The field for setting the COM number is valid for both the Host Link
and the toolbus.
Baudrate
Select 19200 / 38400 / 57600 / 115200 bps
of NS series only had 9600 and 19200 bps.
If the NS series used 9600 bps then also change the settings on the PLC side.
Match the settings with the settings of the connection destination.
Data length
Stop bit
Parity
Toolbus
The SCU unit doesn't support communication using the toolbus. Use the CPU unit
built-in port when communicating using the toolbus.
*1.
Host Link requires a Virtual COM driver. Refer to NY-series NYE Industrial PC Operating Systems and
Software Utilities Manual (Cat.No. W635) for details.
An RS-232C cable can be connected to the Panel PC but it is also possible to use a converter to
RS-422A.
5 Conversion Procedures
5-9
NY-series NYE Industrial Panel PC Conversion Guideline for NS-series products (P157)
5-2 Software Conversion
5
5-2-3
Modify the NS-Runtime Project
