Epson V7 User Manual

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2.
1 : n Connection
(Multi-drop)
1 : n Connection
One V7 series is connected to multiple PLCs.  (Maximum connectable PLCs: 32)
Wiring (RS-422/485)
For connecting information, refer to the instruction manual for the PLC.
Example:
The following example shows how one V7 series is connected to three PLCs made by 
MITSUBISHI.  For more information, refer to the MITSUBISHI’s instruction manual for 
the PLC.
PLC1
PLC2
PLC3
PLCn (n=1 ~ 32)
CN1
F1
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
SYSTEM
POWER
Maximum length (V7 series to the terminating PLC) = 500 m
RS-422/RS-485 connection
V7 series
(n = 1 to 32)
FG
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
FG
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
FG
+SD
-SD
+RD
-RD
SG
1
12
13
24
25
7
FG
RDA
RDB
SDA
SDB
SG
* Use shielded twist-pair cables.
Signal 
Pin No.
V7 (CN1)
RD terminating 
resistance
(ON)
Link unit
Link unit
Link unit
Signal Signal 
Terminating 
resistance
(OFF)
Terminating 
resistance
(OFF)
Terminating 
resistance
(ON)
Signal