Yaskawa MEMOCON GL120 - Manual (Page 163)

4.4 Communications Modules
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4. Using Remote I/O Driver Modules
1) Number of Units
Two Remote I/O Driver Modules can be used.
2) Installation Location
a) A Remote I/O Driver Module can be mounted to any slot on the Mounting Base of
Rack 1 (CPU Rack) of the local channel.
b) An example of how to mount a Remote I/O Driver Module is shown on the next page.
3) Remote I/O Port
a) Through the remote I/O port, the Remote I/O Driver Module runs communications
(4 Mbps) with up to 15 Remote I/O Receiver Modules. The transmission distance var-
ies according to the baud rate and specifications of the coaxial cable. If, for example,
the baud rate is 4 Mbps and 12C-5AF coaxial cable is used, it is possible to transmit up
to 1 km max.
b) An example of how to connect a Remote I/O Driver Module and Remote I/O Receiver
Modules is shown on the next page.
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