Panasonic FPS Series, User Manual

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FP Σ User's Manual
8.5 MEWTOCOL-COM
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It is recommended to connect the computer to the TOOL port of the FP Σ . A connection cable
(order no. AFC8513D) with a 5-pin mini-DIN connector and a 9-pin Sub-D connector is
available.
The TOOL port or the 5-pin terminal of the communication cassette is connected to a 9-pin
Sub-D connector on the computer. The Sub-D connector has the following pin layout:
Pin Name Description
1 CD Carrier Detect
2 RXD Receive Data
3 TXD Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND System Ground
6 DSR Data Signal Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
5 1
9 6
9-pin Sub-D male connector
on computer
9 RI Ring Indicator
Wiring diagrams
•
Using the TOOL port
SG
SD
RD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
1
2
3
4
5
FG
FG
Left: computer, right: FP Σ
For the pin layout of the TOOL port, see "Parts and Functions" on page 16.
•
Using the 1-channel RS232C type communication cassette (FPG-COM1):
SG
SD
RD
RS
CS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
Left: computer, right: FP Σ