Chapter 3 Serial Communications
1. 1 : 1 Connection.............................................................................................................. 3-1
1 : 1 Connection........................................................................................................................... 3-1
Wiring........................................................................................................................................... 3-2
V-SFT Setting .............................................................................................................................. 3-4
2. 1 : n Connection (Multi-drop)........................................................................................... 3-9
1 : n Connection........................................................................................................................... 3-9
Wiring (RS-422/485)....................................................................................................................3-9
V-SFT Setting ............................................................................................................................ 3-10
Notes on Communication Errors................................................................................................ 3-10
3. n : 1 Connection (Multi-link 2)........................................................................................ 3-11
Multi-link 2.................................................................................................................................. 3-11
Wiring......................................................................................................................................... 3-12
V-SFT Setting ............................................................................................................................ 3-14
Communication Error................................................................................................................. 3-15
4. n : 1 Connection (Multi-link)........................................................................................... 3-16
Multi-link..................................................................................................................................... 3-16
Wiring......................................................................................................................................... 3-17
V-SFT Setting ............................................................................................................................ 3-18
5. Universal Serial Communications ................................................................................. 3-20
Universal Serial Communications.............................................................................................. 3-20
6. V-Link............................................................................................................................ 3-21
V-Link......................................................................................................................................... 3-21
Wiring......................................................................................................................................... 3-22
V-SFT Setting ............................................................................................................................ 3-24
Protocol...................................................................................................................................... 3-25
NAK: Error Codes...................................................................................................................... 3-29
1-byte Character Code List........................................................................................................ 3-30
7. PLC2Way...................................................................................................................... 3-31
PLC2Way................................................................................................................................... 3-31
Limitations on Connection at the MJ Port.................................................................................. 3-32
PLCs Compatible with PLC2Way Connection at MJ Port.......................................................... 3-32
Wiring......................................................................................................................................... 3-33
V-SFT Setting – System Setting................................................................................................ 3-35
V-SFT Setting – When the temperature control network/PLC2Way table is used:.................... 3-38
Indirect Memory Designation.....................................................................................................3-45
User Log Read for YOKOGAWA’s PLC..................................................................................... 3-46
Processing Cycle....................................................................................................................... 3-47
Notes on Screen Data Transfer................................................................................................. 3-48
System Memory......................................................................................................................... 3-49
8. Temperature Control Network....................................................................................... 3-52
Temperature Control Network....................................................................................................3-52