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INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

COMMUNICATION CONVERTER   

       

IF-400 

No.IF41E3  2007.06 

Preface 

Thank you for purchasing the IF-400 Communication Converter. This manual contains instructions for the 
mounting, functions, operations and notes for operating the IF-400. To prevent accidents arising from the misuse 
of this unit, please ensure the operator receives this manual.

 

Notes 

  This instrument should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual. 

If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause a fire. 

  Be sure to follow the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or malfunction may 

 occur. 

  Specifications and the contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice. 
  Care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are any doubts, 

  mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department. 

  This instrument is designed to be installed on a DIN rail within a control panel. If it is not, measures must be taken 

  to ensure that power terminals or other high voltage sections cannot be touched. 

  Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited. 
  Shinko Technos CO., LTD. is not liable for any damage or secondary damage(s) incurred as a result of using this 

product, including any indirect damages. 

Safety precautions

 

(Be sure to read these precautions before using this product.)

 

The safety precautions are classified into two categories: “Warning” and “Caution”. 
Depending on the circumstances, procedures indicated by 

 Caution may have serious consequences,  

so be sure to follow the directions for correct usage. 

 

Warning

 

 
 

 

 

 Warning

 

  To prevent an electric shock or fire, only Shinko or other qualified service personnel may handle the inner 

assembly. 

  To prevent an electric shock, fire or damage to the instrument, parts replacement may only be undertaken 

by Shinko or other qualified service personnel. 

 

 

Safety precautions

 

  To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this instrument. 
  This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring equipment. 

Verify correct usage after consulting purpose of use with our agency or main office. 

  (Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.) 

  External protection devices such as protection equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc. must 

 be installed, as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or injury to 
  personnel. Also proper periodic maintenance is required. 

  This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual. 

  Shinko Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the 
  instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual. 
 

Caution with respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance 

To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of 
weapons of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the end 
users and the final use of this instrument. 

In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not illegally exported. 

 

Caution

 

Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and
cause death or serious injury, if not carried out properly. 

Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause
superficial to medium injury or physical damage or may degrade 
or damage the product, if not carried out properly. 

Summary of Contents for IF-400

Page 1: ...arning To prevent an electric shock or fire only Shinko or other qualified service personnel may handle the inner assembly To prevent an electric shock fire or damage to the instrument parts replacement may only be undertaken by Shinko or other qualified service personnel Safety precautions To ensure safe and correct use thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this instrument This ...

Page 2: ...rt the connecting cable into the designated connector securely to prevent malfunction Connect the wire for the AC power source with its designated terminal as described in this instruction manual The IF 400 will be damaged if the AC power source wire is connected to an incorrect terminal When wiring terminals of the IF 400 at the terminal block use correct fitting ferrules with an insulation sleev...

Page 3: ...roller can be connected to the repeater A maximum of 3 units of repeater can be connected Up to 95 units of controllers Controller address is limited to 95 can be connected 1 2 System configuration 1 2 1 When the IF 400 is used as a communication converter When IF 400 is used as a communication converter a maximum of 31 units of controller can be connected Fig 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 When the IF 400 is used...

Page 4: ...en Lights when power supply to the instrument is switched on 2 MST Master indicator Green LCL Local MST Master Lights while data signal is transmitted from the controller side communication line to the host computer PLC side communication line 3 LCL Local indicator Green MST Master LCL Local Lights while data signal is transmitted from the host computer PLC side communication line to the controlle...

Page 5: ... of 35 to 85 RH No large capacity electromagnetic switches or cables through which large current flows No water oil or chemicals or where the vapors of these substances can come into direct contact with this unit 4 2 External dimensions Scale mm Fig 4 2 1 4 3 Mounting to the DIN rail Caution Mount the DIN rail horizontally When the DIN rail is mounted vertically be sure to use commercially availab...

Page 6: ...h due to Electric Shock Caution Do not leave bits of wire in the instrument because they could cause fire malfunction or trouble Insert the connecting cable into the designated connector securely to prevent malfunction Connect the wire for AC power source with its designated terminal as described in this instruction manual The IF 400 will be damaged if the AC power source wire is connected to an i...

Page 7: ...s sections Tightening torque Crimping pliers AI 0 25 8 YE 0 2 to 0 25mm2 AI 0 34 8 TQ 0 25 to 0 34mm2 AI 0 5 8 WH 0 34 to 0 5mm2 AI 0 75 8 GY 0 5 to 0 75mm2 AI 1 0 8 RD 0 75 to 1 0mm2 1 to 4 M2 6 AI 1 5 8 BK 1 0 to 1 5mm2 0 5 to 0 6N m AI 0 25 8 YE 0 2 to 0 25mm2 AI 0 34 8 TQ 0 25 to 0 34mm2 5 to 9 M2 0 AI 0 5 8 WH 0 34 to 0 5mm2 0 22 to 0 25N m CRIMPFOX ZA 3 CRIMPFOX UD 6 Terminal arrangement to ...

Page 8: ...t computer PLC and the IF 400 If host computer has only USB connector use commercially available USB serial conversion cable USB connector for the host computer side D sub 9 pin connector for CFP C2 side to connect the host computer and CFP C2 Fig 5 2 1 1 5 2 2 RS 422 Use terminals 5 through 9 Use CFP C4 Y terminal for the host computer ferrules for the IF 400 as a cable between host computer PLC ...

Page 9: ...length of CDD 60mm For distances larger than 60mm use the CPP cable Cable length of CPP 500mm For distances larger than 500mm the CPP can be extended in units of 500mm fixed length For distances less than 500mm the CPP can be cut down in units of 100mm fixed length CDD or CPP IF 400 DCL 33A Max 31 units Bottom of the IF 400 DCL 33A ...

Page 10: ...nication cable and plug into a modular jack Cable length of CNS 500mm The CNS cable can be extended in units of 500mm fixed length Fig 5 3 3 1 IF 400 JCS 33A Max 31 units Shielded wire Shielded wire Plug into the modular jack at the bottom of the IF 400 There are 2 modular jacks Use either of them IF 400 NCL 13A Max 31 units Bus plug Screw type plug for lines sold separately Plug into the modular ...

Page 11: ... series PC 900 which have terminal block Use CNM communication cable and connect it to terminals 7 through 9 Cable length of CNM 500mm The CNM cable can be extended in units of 500mm fixed length Fig 5 4 2 1 IF 400 comm converter IF 400 repeater DCL 33A Max 30 units JCS 33A Max 30 units IF 400 repeater IF 400 Comm converter Shielded wire Shielded wire Notice The repeater will be the 31st connected...

Page 12: ...the host computer PLC the IF 400 switches the controller communication line to Sending status When data signal from the host computer PLC stops the IF 400 sets the controller communication line back to Receiving status after Sending Receiving switching time has passed After detecting the Start bit of the 1st character upon receiving a data signal from the controller the IF 400 switches the host co...

Page 13: ...interval than the Sending Receiving switching time normal communication cannot be performed Set the Sending Receiving time from the host computer side so that the next piece of data can be sent after the communication line is switched from Sending to Receiving status Turn the power ON The PWR indicator lights when power supply to the unit is switched on Other indicators are unlit See Fig 6 1 Fig 6...

Page 14: ...e are provided The monitoring software can be downloaded from Shinko website http www shinko technos co jp Registration for membership is required For further details contact our dealers or us 8 Specifications Rating Communication Host computer PLC side RS 232C or RS 422 terminal RS 485 terminal when used as a repeater Controller side RS 485 modular jack Supply voltage 100 to 240V AC or 24V AC DC ...

Page 15: ...er checking the power supply to the IF 400 the host computer and controller Warning Turn the power supply to the instrument OFF before wiring or checking Working with the power switched ON may result in severe injury or death due to Electric Shock Communication failure Problem Solution Connector or communication cable is not connected Connect it securely Imperfect contact with the connector or bro...

Page 16: ...Example Model IF 400 Serial number No xxxxxx In addition to the above please let us know the details of the malfunction and operating conditions SHINKO TECHNOS CO LTD OVERSEAS DIVISION Reg Office URL E mail 2 5 1 Senbahigashi Minoo Osaka Japan http www shinko technos co jp overseas shinko technos co jp Tel Fax 81 72 727 6100 81 72 727 7006 ...

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