
5–2
Communicating with the KFC15/KFCD15 Module
Publication 17706.5.20 - June 1997
Serial Communication
Serial communication with the KFC15/KFCD15 module can be
either full or half duplex DF1. The duplex used depends on the
overall application’s requirements.
Full-duplex serial protocol:
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is a direct link that allows simultaneous two-way transmission
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often requires a system programmer to use interrupts and
multi-tasking techniques
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is intended for high-performance applications where maximum
data throughput is necessary
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gives faster data throughput than half duplex, but is more difficult
to expand or to use when communicating with more than one
KFC15/KFCD15 module
11031
Programmable
Controller or
Host Computer
KFC15/KFCD15
End Devices
RS-232C Link
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T
E-D
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E-D
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E-D
ControlNet
Half-duplex serial protocol:
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is a protocol for one host processor and one or more field devices.
(You must use modems if there is more than one
KFC15/KFCD15 module.)