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V530-R160
Operation Manual
SECTION 3
Connection to the Host
Connecting through the Serial Interface
The V530-R160's serial interface (RS-232C/RS-422 connector) can be used to connect input signals
such as reading triggers or output signals such as reading judgements. Additionally, data that has been
set in the V530-R160 can be backed up in a personal computer. The connection method is explained
here.
For details on how to set the communication specifications and the I/O format, see
SECTION 8
Communications with the Host
.
Points to Check before Starting Communications
Check the following points before starting communications using the serial interface.
If there is no problem with these settings but proper communications cannot be established, see
SECTION 9
Troubleshooting
.
Refer to page 261 (Sec.9)
Points to check
Is the cable connected properly?
Check the cable type, pin numbers, and signals names.
Are the
SYS/Communication
settings appropriate?
• Is the communications mode setting at
SYS/Communication/RS-232C/
422
appropriate?
For a no-protocol connection •••
Normal
For a host link connection •••
Host link
• When the 1:1 connection is made, is the
SYS/Communication/Multi-
drop
setting
OFF
?
• Is the
SYS/Communication/Data Output Setting/Polling
setting
OFF
?
p.206 (Sec.8)
p.236 (Sec.8)
p.209 (Sec.8)
Is the controller set to the
RUN
mode?
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