1-1SectionCPM2A Features and Functions
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Link mode can be used for operations such as reading/writing data in the PC’s
I/O memory or reading/changing the PC’s operating mode.
1:1 Host Link Communications
CPM1-CIF01
CPM2A (Peripheral port connection*)
*An RS-232C Adapter is needed
to connect to the Peripheral port.
1:N Host Link Communications
B500-AL004
Link Adapter
CPM2A
(RS-232C port connection)
RS-232C/RS-422A Adapter
(Up to 32 PCs can be connected.)
NT-AL001
Commands
Responses
Commands
Responses
The TXD(48) and RXD(47) instructions can be used in no-protocol mode to ex-
change data with standard serial devices. For example, data can be received
from a bar code reader or transmitted to a serial printer. The serial devices can
be connected to the RS-232C port or Peripheral port.
*An RS-232C Adapter is needed to connect to the Peripheral port.
CPM2A
(RS-232C port connection*)
Inputting data from
a bar code reader
Bar code reader
CPM2A
(RS-232C port connection*)
Outputting data to
a serial printer
Serial printer
In a 1:1 NT Link, an OMRON Programmable Terminal (PT) can be connected
directly to the CPM2A. The PT must be connected to the RS-232C port; it cannot
be connected to the Peripheral port.
OMRON PT
CPM2A
(RS-232C port connection)
A CPM2A can be linked directly to another CPM2A, CQM1, CPM1, CPM1A,
CPM2C, SRM1(-V2), or a C200HS or C200HX/HG/HE PC. The 1:1 PC Link al-
No-protocol
Communications
High-speed 1:1 NT Link
Communications
One-to-one PC Link