CPX4 AC-PLC Evaluation Kit M02D2 RTK0EE0009D02001BJ
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Interface Specifications
R30UZ0165EJ0100 Rev.1.00
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July 01, 2021
3.1.10
PLC-connector ( CN3)
CN3 is a connector (AC inlet) for connecting to an AC line for communication. The AC-PLC board communicates via
the PLC connector (CN3). Not used for power supply.
When connecting to an AC line, use an AC cable that complies with the laws, standards, and ratings of the usage
environment.
3.1.11
Power connector (CN4)
The power connector (CN4) is used when supplying power from the outside, and the AC adapter is connected.
It is recommended that the compatible AC adapter has an outer diameter of φ5.5 mm, an inner diameter of φ2.1 mm, a
center plus, and an output voltage of 15V or 12V and 1.2A or more.
The AC adapter is not included with this product. Please prepare an AC adapter that complies with the laws and
regulations of the environment you use.
3.1.12
USB connector (CN5)
The USB connector (CN5) is used for serial communication with the MCU (RX651) or CPX4 serial port via the FTDI
virtual serial port. CN5 connects this product to a PC via a USB cable. Switch the connection destination with SW6 . The
SW6 settings are shown in Table 3-6.
When using the CPX4 SimpleMAC GUI, select the CPX4 serial port.
Please download the proper USB-to-Serial device driver from the following FTDI website.
http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Table 3-6 SW6 setting for serial communication switching
USB Serial Sets
Setting
connection destination
Communication with the serial port of CPX4 (factory setting)
CPX
CPX4
Communication with the serial port of RX651
MCU
MCU(RX651)
