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9. Controlling Multiple Controllers via Serial Communication
This section explains the connection method to be used when multiple controllers are controlled using the PC or
PLC’s communication module as the host.
9.1 Basic Specifications
Specification item Description
Maximum number of units that can be connected 16 units
Maximum cable length 100 m or less
Terminal resistor 220

Provide a communication path via bus connection and be sure to provide a terminal resistor at the end.
9.2 Connection Example
Note: Do not connect the teaching pendant and PC at the same time.
If both are connected at the same time, a communication error (message level) will occur.
PC, etc. Teaching pendant
Optional
Cable length: 5
PC software
Optional
RS232C cross cable
(Provided by the user)
Components:
SIO converter (with built-in terminal resistor)
Vertical type
Horizontal type
FG
0V
24V
Input power
supply
Controller power
supply
Terminal resistor
R = 220

Controller link cable
ADRS switch: 0
Controller 1
ADRS switch: 1
Controller 2
ADRS switch: n-1
Controller n
E-Con connector (AMP 4-1473562-4: housing color green)
E-Con connector (AMP 3-1473562-4: housing color orange)
Junction (AMP 5-1473574-4)
Green Green Green
(Note) External equipment communication
cable cannot be
used for connection to a PC, PLC, etc.