Please connect using the settings "Mitsubishi Electric (public) MELSEC-A series RS-232C".
The devices that can be used also depend on "Mitsubishi Electric (public) MELSEC-A series RS-232C".
Connection example
This is a configuration example for connecting to the KZ-A500 via RS-232C using the protocol provided by Mitsubishi Electric.
Model used
item |
Model etc. |
PLC |
KZ-A500 |
Communication Unit |
KZ-L10 |
Configuration environment
item |
environment |
OS |
Windows7 Professional 64Bit |
Configuration details
item |
setting |
Setting items |
Configuration Example |
PLC side settings |
Set with tools |
Communication speed |
38400bps |
Bit length |
7bits |
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Sum Check Code |
can be |
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Parity Check |
Even |
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Stop bits |
1bits |
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Communication Protocol |
MC Protocol (Format 1) |
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PC settings |
Unit Settings |
COMPort |
Communication port number to connect to |
Transmission speed |
38400bps |
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Byte Size |
7bits |
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Stop bits |
1bits |
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parity |
Even |
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Sum Check |
can be |
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protocol |
Format 1 |
* Most of the settings on the computer will be adjusted to match the settings on the unit.
For the settings on the PC side, please refer to "Mitsubishi Electric (public) MELSEC-A series RS-232C".
PLC side settings
1.Set the side switch settings of "KZ-L10" as follows:
For other settings, please refer to the "RS-232C A Series AJ71UC24 Equivalent" item in Mitsubishi (public).
switch |
explanation |
Setting contents |
Station No. |
Area code |
0 |
Interface |
Connection Type |
232C |
Terminator |
Terminator (none) |
OFF |
A1 |
Modem communication/procedure settings (Normal communication) |
OFF |
A2 |
OFF |
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A3 |
ON |
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A4 |
ON |
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B1 |
Portrait (38400bps) |
OFF |
B2 |
ON |
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B3 |
ON |
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B4 |
Bit length (7) |
OFF |
B5 |
Parity check (yes) |
ON |
B6 |
ON |
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B7 |
Stop bits (1) |
OFF |
B8 |
OFF |
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C1 |
Port 1 Operation Mode (Protocol Mode 1) |
ON |
C2 |
OFF |
|
C3 |
OFF |
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C4 |
OFF |
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C1 |
Port 2 Production Mode (Protocol Mode 1) |
ON |
C2 |
OFF |
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C3 |
OFF |
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C4 |
OFF |
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When connecting multiple KZ-L10s in a multi-drop connection, set the station number for each KZ-L10. The setting range is 0 to 9. |
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For details on the switch settings, etc., please refer to the Keyence "KZ-A500 PC Link Unit KZ-L10" user manual. |