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5-1 Communication Interfaces
This product has the following communication interfaces on the controller.
No.
Name
RS-232C port
q
Ethernet port
w
Ports for industrial network:
e
EtherNet/IP or PROFINET
• In the LP-RH series, when the optional expansion board is installed to the controller, there is a port marked "INFO LAN"
on the back of the controller, but this port is not used in this product. Do not connect anything.
w
q
e
Rear of Controller
Description
For the connection details, refer to "5-2 RS-232C" (P.140).
To use the RS-232C port, select the RS-232C usage from communication
command control or code reader linkage function in the system settings screen in
advance.
For the connection details, refer to "5-3 Ethernet" (P.143).
The Ethernet port can be connected with the following devices simultaneously via
a HUB or a router.
• Laser Marker NAVI smart (PC configuration software)
• External device for communication command control (PLC and PC for control)
• Specific image checker
Available when the optional network unit (EtherNet/IP unit or PROFINET unit) is
installed to the controller.
Communication port (2-port switch) to control the laser marker by the industrial
network with the control device such as a PLC.
Connect a LAN cable.
For details, refer to "EtherNet/IP Communication Guide" or "PROFINET
Communication Guide".
If you do not install the network unit, there is no port here.
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