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RKC INSTRUMENT INC.

The first edition: 

JUN. 2006 [IMQ00] 

The second edition: DEC. 2006 [IMQ00] 

HEADQUARTERS: 16-6, KUGAHARA 5-CHOME, OHTA-KU TOKYO 146-8515 JAPAN 

PHONE:  03-3751-9799 (+81 3 3751 9799) 

E-mail: [email protected] 

FAX: 

03-3751-8585 (+81 3 3751 8585) 

DEC. 2006

Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric.

The name of each programmable controller (PLC) means the products of each manufacturer. 

Company names and product names used in this manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of the respective companies.

 

3.3 Contents of the Communication Port 

The contents of the modular connector signal are all the same from COM. PORT1 to COM. PORT4. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 RS-422A 

 RS-485A 

Pin No. 

Signal name 

Symbol 

 

Pin No. 

Signal name 

Symbol 

Receive data 

R (A) 

 

1 Send/receive 

data 

T/R 

(A) 

Receive data 

R (B) 

 

Send/receive data  T/R (B) 

3 Signal 

ground SG 

 3 Signal 

ground SG 

Send data 

T (B) 

 

Unused 

 

Send data 

T (A) 

 

Unused 

 

6 Signal 

ground SG 

 6 Signal 

ground SG 

 

The six-pin type modular connector should be used for the connection to the Z-COM 
module. (Recommended manufacturer and model: Hirose Electric, TM4P-66P) 

 

 

3.4  Example of Connection to PLC 

Up to four SRZ units can be multi-drop connected to one PLC communication port. 
Customer is requested to prepare a communication cable fit for the Z-COM to be connected by the PLC. 

 

Programmable 
controller (PLC) 

SRZ unit 1 

SRZ unit 2 

Connected to   

COM. PORT3 

Connected to 

communication port 

Connected to   
COM.PORT3 

Connected to 
COM.PORT4 

W-BF-02* 

SRZ unit 3 

(4 units maximum) 

W-BF-01* 

* Communication cable (RKC product) 

is sold separately. 

 

 

If communication errors occur frequently due to the operation environment or the 
communication distance, connect termination resistors to the Z-COM module and 
the other party unit. 

For termination resistor of Z-COM modules, see 

3.6

 

Z-COM Module Termination 

Resistor.

 

For the termination resistor of PLC side, see the PLC Instruction Manual.

 

 

 

RS-422A

 

 

MITSUBISHI MELSEC series 

 

R (A)

R (B)

SG

T (B)

T (A)

SG

RS-422A 

SDB 

SDA 

SG 

RDB 

RDA 

(

(+) 

(

(+) 

Shielded twisted pair wire 

Paired wire 

Z-COM module 

COM. PORT3 

PLC MITSUBISHI 

MELSEC series 

(Modular connector) 

 

 

When preparing a cable of connecting the computer link module belonging to the 
MITSUBISHI MELSEC series to our Z-COM module, cross each pair of wires the A 
and B terminal positions on their terminal boards are not symmetrical.

 

 

OMRON SYSMAC series 

 

R (A)

R (B)

SG

T (B)

T (A)

SG

SDB 

SDA 

SG 

RDB 

RDA 

RS-422A 

(

(+) 

(

(+) 

Shielded twisted pair wire 

Paired wire

Z-COM module 

COM. PORT3 

OMRON PLC 

SYSMAC series 

(Modular connector) 

 

 

 

RS-485 

 

MITSUBISHI MELSEC series 

 

SDB 

SDA 

SG 

RDB 

RDA 

*R

RS-485 

T/R (A) 

T/R (B) 

SG 

 

 

SG 

(

)

(+)

PLC MITSUBISHI 

MELSEC series 

Shielded twisted 

pair wire 

Paired wire

Z-COM module 

COM. PORT3 

(Modular connector) 

*R: Termination resistor 

(PLC side) 

 

 

 

3.5  Example of Connection to the Host Computer 

Up to 16 SRZ units can be connected to a host computer communication port. The communication 
cable must be provided by the customer. 

 

SRZ unit 1 

SRZ unit 2 

Connected to 
COM.PORT1 

RS-232C/RS-422A converter 

COM-A (RKC product) 

W-BF-02* 

Host computer 

Connected to 

communication 

connector 

Connected to   
COM.PORT1 

Connected to   
COM.PORT2 

W-BF-28* 

Connected to 
COM.PORT1

Connected to 
COM.PORT2

W-BF-02* 

SRZ unit 3

(16 units maximum)

RS-422A 

RS-232C 

* Communication cable (RKC product) 

is sold separately. 

 

If communication errors occur frequently due to the operation environment or the 
communication distance, connect termination resistors to the Z-COM module and 
the other party unit.

 

For termination resistor of Z-COM modules, see 

3.6 Z-COM Module Termination 

Resistor.

 

For the termination resistor of PLC side, see the PLC Instruction Manual. 

 

 

RS-422A

 

 

When the interface of host computer is RS-422A 

 

R (A)

R (B)

SG

T (B)

T (A)

SG

T (A)

T (B)

SG  

R (A)

R (B)

RS-422A 

(

)

(+)

(

)

(+)

Shielded twisted pair wire 

Paired wire

Host computer 

Z-COM module 

COM. PORT1 

(Modular connector) 

 

 

When the interface of host computer is RS-232C (RS-232C 

 RS-422A) 

When the interface of host computer is RS-232C, connect the RS-232C/RS-422A converter 
between the host computer and the Z-COM. 

 

COM 

Host 

computer

Z-COM 

RS-232C/RS-422A converter 

COM-A (RKC product) 

RS-422A 

RS-232C

D-SUB 9P
connector 

Connected to   
COM. PORT1 

Connected to   
COM. PORT2 

Connected to 

communication 

connector

W-BF-28* 

W-BF-02* 

Connected to   
COM. PORT1 

*

 

Communication cable (RKC product) is 

sold separately. 

 

 

When the host computer has a USB connector 

When the host computer has a USB connector, connect the USB communication converter between 
the host computer and the Z-COM module. 

 

Host computer 

USB communication 

converter COM-K 

(RKC product) 

Connected to USB 

port of a personal 

computer 

USB cable

(COM-K accessory) 

Connected to 

USB connector 

of COM-K 

The termination 

resistor is built 

in to the 

COM-K. 

RS-422A

1

SG

2

4

3

5

T (A)

T (B)

Shielded twisted 

pair wire 

Z-COM module 

COM. PORT1 

(Modular connector) 

1

R (A)

R (B)

SG

T (B)

T (A)

SG

2

3

4

5

6

R (A)

R (B)

Paired wire

(

)

(+)

(

)

(+)

 

 

 

Loader communication 

Connect a USB communication converter between the host computer and the Z-COM module.

 

 

 

Host computer 

USB communication converter 

COM-K (RKC product) 

Connected to 

USB port of a 

personal computer

Connected to 

USB connecter

The termination 
resistor is built in  
to the COM-K. 

COM 

Loader communication cable
(W-BV-01) [Option] 

Connected to loader 

communication connector 

of the Z-COM module 

Connected to 

loader 

communication 

connecter 

USB cable (COM-K accessory)

 

 

3.6 Z-COM Module Termination Resistor 

If communication errors occur frequently due to the operation environment or the communication 
distance, connect termination resistors to the Z-COM module and the other party unit. 

 

When multidrop connected, 

connect a termination resistor to 

the Z-COM module at the farthest 

end of the communication line.

 

  When the COM. PORT1 is used: 

 

Insert the termination resistor to COM. PORT2.

 

W-BW-01 (For RS-485) 
W-BW-02 (For RS-422A) 
[120 

 1/2 

W]

 

  When the COM. PORT3 is used: 

 

Insert the termination resistor to COM. PORT4.

Termination resistor connector 

(Sold separately) 

 

4. SPECIFICATIONS 

 

PLC communication 

Interface: 

Base on RS-422A, EIA standard 
Base on RS-485, EIA standard 

Protocol: 

  MITSUBISHI MELSEC series special protocol (type 4) 

  A compatible, 1C frame, ACPU common command (WR/WW) 

(A series, FX2N/FX2NC series or FX3U/FX3UC series) 

− 

A compatible, 1C frame, AnA/AnUCPU common command (QR/QW) 
(AnA/QnA series, Q series) 
D register, R register, W register, ZR register 

  OMRON SYSMAC series special protocol 

  C mode command (RD/WD) 

DM register, EM register (Specify the bank No. +10), 
EM register (Specify the current bank) 

Communication speed: 4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps 
Maximum connections: Four SRZ units per communication port of PLC 
Usable PLC type: 

  MITSUBISHI MELSEC series 

  Computer link unit 

AJ71UC24, A1SJ71UC24-R4, A1SJ71C24-R4, etc. 
The unit which AnA/AnUCPU common command (type 4) can use. 

 Serial communication unit 

AJ71QC24N, A1SJ71QC24N, QJ71C24, etc. 
The unit which AnA/AnUCPU common command (type 4) can use. 

 Adapter 

FX0N-485ADP, FX2NC-485ADP, FX3U-485ADP 

  Expanded function board 

FX2N-485BD, FX3U-485-BD 

  OMRON SYSMAC series 

  High-order link unit 

C200H-LK202-V1, C500-LK203, C120-LK202-V1 
(SYSMAC C series), etc. 

  CPU unit with a built-in communication port 

CPU unit of SYSMAC CS1 series and CJ1 series 

 Serial communication board 

CS1W-SCB41 (SYSMAC CS1 series), 
CJ1W-SCU41 (SYSMAC CJ1 series), etc.

 

 

 

Host communication 

Interface: 

Base on RS-422A, EIA standard 
Base on RS-485, EIA standard 

Protocol: 

RKC communication or Modbus-RTU 

Communication speed: 

4800 bps, 9600 bps, 19200 bps, 38400 bps 

Maximum connections: 

Sixteen SRZ units per communication port of Host computer 

 

 

General specifications 

Power supply voltage: 

24 V DC 

Power supply voltage range: 

21.6 V to DC 26.4 V DC 
[Including power supply voltage variation] 

Current consumption: 

30 mA max. 

Rush current: 10 A or less 

Allowable ambient temperature: 

10 to 

+

50 

°

Allowable ambient humidity: 

5 to 95 %RH 
(Absolute humidity: MAX.W.C 29.3 g/m

3

 dry air at 101.3 kPa) 

Installation environment conditions:  Indoor use 

Altitude up to 2000 m 

Weight: 

Approx. 110 g 

 

 

Standard 

Safety standard:  UL: 

UL61010-1 

cUL:  CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1 

CE marking: 

LVD:  EN61010-1 
 

OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY II, POLLUTION DEGREE 2, 

 

Class II (Reinforced insulation) 

EMC: EN61326 

C-Tick: 

AS/NZS CISPR11 (equivalent to EN55011)

 

 

 

5. MODEL CODE 

Z - C O M - A   -

 

 

 

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

 

Code (4) to (6) are for quick start 

codes to specify software configurable 

settings. If not specified, these codes 

will not be printed on labels and all 

settings will be factory default. 

 

(1)  Communication 1 (COM. PORT1, COM. PORT2) 

4: RS-422A 

5: RS-485 

 

(2)  Communication 2 (COM. PORT3, COM. PORT4) 

4: RS-422A 

5: RS-485 

 

(3)  Quick start code (Communication protocol selection) 

N*: No quick start code (Configured as factory default) 
1:  Specify quick start code 1

 

 

(4)  Communication 1 protocol (COM. PORT1, COM. PORT2) [Quick start code 1] 

No code:  No specify quick start code 
1: RKC 

communication (ANSI X3.28) 

2: Modbus 

 

(5)  Communication 2 protocol (COM. PORT3, COM. PORT4) [Quick start code 1] 

No code:  No specify quick start code 
1: RKC 

communication (ANSI X3.28) 

2: Modbus 
3: 

MITSUBISHI MELSEC series special protocol (PLC communication) 

AnA/AnUCPU common command (QR/QW)

 

(AnA/QnA series, Q series)

 

4: 

OMRON SYSMAC series special protocol (PLC communication) 

5: 

MITSUBISHI MELSEC series special protocol (PLC communication) 

 

ACPU common command (WR/WW)

 

 

(A series, FX2N/FX2NC series or FX3U/FX3UC series) 

 

(6)  The number of the correspondence channels (Only PLC communication) 

No code:  No specify quick start code 
A: 16 

CH 

B: 32 

CH 

C: 48 

CH 

D: 64 

CH 

 

* F

actory set value when there is not specification of quick start code

:  

Communication 1/communication 2   

RKC communication 

The number of the correspondence channels: 64 CH 

 

COM. PORT1 

Communication 1 

Communication 2 

COM. PORT3 

COM. PORT2 

COM. PORT4 

Z-COM module internal block diagram 

The  Z-COM module’s 

COM.PORT is internally 

connected. 

Two systems are used 

for communication. 

Modular connector

 

Pin number 

Communication 

port 
COM. PORT1 

 

 

COM. PORT2 

Communication 1 

Connector for Host 
computer or Operation 
panel connection 

 

[RS-422A/RS-485] 

Communication 2 

Connector for PLC, Host 
computer or Operation 
panel connection 

 

[RS-422A/RS-485] 

Communication 

port 
COM. PORT3 

 

 

COM. PORT4 

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