FB Series SIO Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual 6
COM Port on IPC
When the External Device is connected to the IPC, the COM port available depends on the series and SIO type.
Refer to your IPC manual for details.
Usable Port
DIP Switch Setting: RS-232C
Series Usable Port
RS-232C RS-422/485 (4wire) RS-422/485 (2wire)
PS-2000B COM1*1 , COM2,
COM3*1, COM4
*1 You can switch between RI and 5V. Use the selector switch on the IPC for switching.
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PS-3450A, PS-3451A COM1, COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2 COM2*1*2
PS-3650A, PS-3651A COM1*1 --
PS-3700A (Pentium®4-M)
PS-3710A COM1*1, COM2*1,
COM3*2 , COM4
*2 You need to set the SIO type using the DIP switches. Configure the following settings according to
your SIO type.
COM3*2 COM3*2
PS-3711A COM1*1, COM2*2 COM2*2 COM2*2
PL-3000B COM1*1*2,
COM2*1, COM3, COM4 COM1*1*2 COM1*1*2
DIP Switch Setting Setup Description
1OFF
*1
*1 Set this to ON only when PS-3450A or PS-3451A is used.
Reserved (always OFF)
2OFF
SIO type: RS-232C
3OFF
4 OFF Output mode of SD (TXD): Always output
5 OFF Termination resistor (220) inserted into SD (TXD): None
6 OFF Termination resistor (220) inserted into RD (RXD): None
7 OFF Short-circuit of SDA (TXA) and RDA (RXA): Disabled
8 OFF Short-circuit of SDB (TXB) and RDB (RXB): Disabled
9OFF
RS (RTS) Auto control mode: Disabled
10 OFF
