EP1159-0_SIF2 Leaflet Page 1 Monday, December 11, 2006 11:21 AM FC5A-SIF2 Expansion RS232C Communication Module New Expansion Module for FC5A MicroSmart PLCs Add up to five RS232C communication ports to a CPU module * The communication circuit is isolated from the internal circuit. * User communications can be used to communicate with various external devices of different protocols. * Wiring is easy with removable screw terminal blocks, using shielded cables. * Maximum baud rate: 38.4 kbps Application Examples Connection to RS232C devices, such as serial printers, barcode readers, RFID equipment, vending machines, AV controllers, and PCs. Supplied with Terminal Block FC4A-PMT10P Small PLCs connot connect multiple RS232C communication devices. PC One FC5A PLC can connect up to five communication modules! PC 5 maximum Small PLC FC5A PLC Without the FC5A-SIF2, a maximum of two RS232C ports are available. FC5A-SIF2 Impossible to connect Serial Printer Barcode Reader Card Reader Operator Interface Serial Printer Barcode Reader Image Processor Card Reader Operator Interface RS232C Devices RS232C Devices * WindLDR ver. 5.10 or higher is needed. * Applicable FC5A CPU module firmware: Ver. 1.10 or higher * WindLDR ver. 5.10 contains FC5A CPU module firmware ver. 1.10. * If you have an older version of WindLDR, you can download the latest versions of WindLDR and FC5A CPU module firmware from the IDEC website. FC5A-SIF2 Expansion RS232C Communication Module FC5A MicroSmart CPU Module (Slim Type) Types Name Type No. Remarks Expansion RS232C Communication Module FC5A-SIF2 RS232C x 1 port User's Manual FC9Y-B969 English user's manual EP1159-0_SIF2 Leaflet Page 2 Monday, December 11, 2006 11:21 AM FC5A-SIF2 Expansion RS232C Communication Module * Communication Specifications Specifications * General Specifications Baud Rate (bps) 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 Data Bits 7 or 8 Parity Odd, even, none Stop Bits 1 or 2 Maintenance Communication Possible (except for user program download and upload) User Communication Possible Number of Channels 1 Synchronization Start-stop synchronization Electrical Characteristics EIA RS232C compliant Maximum Delay in One Scan Approx. 4 ms Operating Temperature 0 to 55C Operating Humidity 10 to 95% RH (no condensation) Recommended Cable Specifications Shielded multi-core cable: 24AWG x 6 Dielectric strength: 2000 V/min Insulation resistance: 100 M/km Maximum Cable Length 3m Terminal I/O RS (RTS) Output Request to Send (constant voltage terminal) Connector MC1.5/10-G-3.81BK (Phoenix Contact) Applicable terminal block: FC4A-PMT10P (supplied) ER (DTR) Output Data Terminal Ready SD (TXD) Output Transmit Data Connector Insertion/Removal Durability 100 times minimum RD (RXD) Input Receive Data Isolation from Internal Circuit Transformer isolated DR (DSR) Input Data Set Ready Quantity of Applicable Expansion RS232C Communication Modules Slim type CPU module: 5 max. All-in-one 24-I/O type CPU module: 3 max. (Note) SG (SG) -- Signal Ground NC -- No connection -- Internal Current Draw 85 mA (5V DC) 0 mA (24V DC) Functional ground (can be used as junction terminals of functional ground; not connected to the internal circuit) Weight Approx. 100g Communication Parameters Protocol Description -- -- Note: The all-in-one 24-I/O type CPU module cannot use the expansion RS232C communication modules in combination with function modules listed below. When using the expansion RS232C communication module in combination with these function modules, use the slim type CPU module. Mounting Hole Layout Dimensions 23.5 3.8 23.5 14.6 70.0 4.3 2-o 6.3 FC4A-AS62M 90.0 AS-Interface Master Module 4.5 Analog I/O Module 103.0 Type No. FC4A-L03A1, FC4A-L03AP1, FC4A-J2A1, FC4A-J4CN1, FC4A-J8C1, FC4A-J8AT1, FC4A-K1A1, FC4A-K2C1 90.0 Function Module * Terminal Arrangement 3.0 8.5 mm when the clamp is pulled out. All dimensions in mm. 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