Panasonic AFPX-COM5 User Manual page 3

Chapter 7 Communication Cassettes
1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel RS232C Combination Type (Product No.: AFPX-COM5)
This communication cassette is a 1-channel unit with an Ethernet interface and an isolated three-wire RS232C
port. The Ethernet is converted to the RS232C with the AFPX-COM5, and connected to the FP-X. This
communication cassette functions as a converter between Ethernet and RS232C.
LED indication / Terminal layout
Cassette backside switch
Initialization of
communication setting
Normal communication
Computer link
General-purpose serial
communication
PC(PLC) link
MODBUS RTU
Note) The RS232C of the COM2 port is not available when using the USB port of the FP-X.
■ Example of connection
●AFPX-COM5: 1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel 3-wire RS232C
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LEDs for Ethernet
LINK/ACT
SPD
ERR
ON
OFF (Default)
1:1 communication
Available
Available
Not available
Available
On: Connection establishment
Flashing: During communication
On: 100 Mbps
Off: 10 Mbps
On: Error occurred
Flashing: Initialization switch ON
It is used to restore the setting to
the factory default in such a case
that an
communication. Turn off the switch
after initialization.
1:N communication
Available
Not available
Not available
Not available
error occurred
A maximum of 3
connections are available
with the Ethernet
communication in the
computer link mode.
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