10. CONNECTION TO PERIPHERALS
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(5)Connecting the RS–232–C interface with an I/O device
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1) Two RS–232C channels can be connected to serial port JD42 of the
Power Mate i. Normally, two channels are used so that the second
channel can be used for purposes of maintenance with a notebook
personal computer. When only one channel is used, a separate
setup/display device for maintaining the Power Mate i is required.
2) When two channels are connected to the serial port, the following
devices may be connected to channel 1:
S I/O device such as the Handy File
S RS–232C device controlled by a macro executor or C executor user
program
When a user–program–controlled RS–232C device is connected,
I/O devices such as the Handy File cannot be used. In this case, data
must be saved and restored using a memory card or a notebook
personal computer connected to channel 2.
3) When two channels are connected to the serial port, the following is
connected to channel 2:
S Notebook personal computer (FAPT LADDER–II, DPL/MDI
operation package)
Basically, channel 2 should be kept connectable to a notebook
personal computer. (FANUC service uses the notebook personal
computer for maintenance purposes.)
NOTE
No control line is provided for channel 2. Therefore, only a
device that can be controlled using DC codes rather than a
control line can be connected to channel 2.
4) When one channel is connected to the serial port, the following devices
may be connected:
S I/O device such as the Handy File
10.1.2
RS–232–C Serial Port
Specifications