Overview Of Communication Cable - Mitsubishi Electric GOT2000 Series User Manual

7.3

Overview of Communication Cable

The following communication cables are available.
Controller
• External cable: This cable connects Handy GOT and the Connector Conversion Box.
This cable is required for using the Handy GOT.
• PLC connection cable: A cable which connects a Connector Conversion Box and a controller.
There are several types which can be selected according to a controller.
However, this cable must be prepared by the user depending on the controller to be used.
External cable
PLC connection cable
(for connecting between PLCs and Connecter Conversion Box)
■1. Selection of RS-232 connection and RS-422/485 connection
The Handy GOT can be connected to a controller with either of RS-232 or RS-422/485 connection.
The selection of RS-232 connection and RS-422/485 connection is made using the cable connector for PLC
communication in the environmental protection back cover.
For the RS-232 connection, connect the cable connector for PLC communication to RS-232 connector.
For the RS-422/485 connection, connect the cable connector for PLC communication to RS-422/485 connector.
In addition, the external cable can be used for both RS-232 and RS-422/485 connections.
(RS-422/485 connection is selected before shipping.)
RS-232 connector
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7.3 Overview of Communication Cable
PLC connection cable
Name
RS-422/485 connector
Connector Conversion Box
Model name Length
GT16H-C30-42P 3m
GT16H-C60-42P 6m
GT16H-C100-42P 10m
Select or prepare appropriate cables for the communication method and controllers.
For the details, refer to the following.
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GOT2000 Series Handy GOT Connection Manual For GT Works3
Version1
Handy GOT
External cable
Remark
Connector conversion connection side 42 pins
Cable connector
for PLC communication