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1 Features and System Configuration
NX-series Communications Interface Units User’s Manual (W540)
1-3 Unit Models, Functions, and
Support Software
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1-3-1 Unit Model Numbers
1-3 Unit Models, Functions, and Support
Software
The following three models of CIF Units are available. They have different serial interfaces, connec-
tions, and numbers of serial ports.
The following three models of CIF Unit are available. The
y have different serial interfaces, connections,
and numbers of serial ports.
All models of the CIF Units provide
the following functions.
The Support Software that is used depends on the system configuration.
Support Software for a System Configured with a CPU Unit
If your system is configured by connecting an NX Unit to a CPU Unit, the Sysmac Studio is used as
the Support Software.
Support Software for a System Configured with a Slave Terminal
If your system is configured by connecting an NX Unit to a Communications Coupler Unit, refer to
the user’s manual for the Communications Coupler Unit for information on the Support Software.
Refer to A-5 Version Information with CPU Units on page A-4
2 or A-6 Version Information with Commu-
nications Coupler Units on
page A-43 for information on the Support Software versions.
1-3-1 Unit Model Numbers
Model number Serial interface External connection terminals
Number of serial
ports
NX-CIF101 RS-232C Screwless clamping terminal block 1
NX-CIF105 RS-422A/485 Screwless clamping terminal block 1
NX-CIF210 RS-232C D-Sub 2
1-3-2 Functions
Function Description
No-protocol serial communications Data is sent to and received from external serial communications
devices without a specific protocol or data conversion.
Serial line monitor You can display and save the log of the data that has been sent or
received by the CIF Unit.
1-3-3 Support Software
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