Configure the PLC | Toshiba T1 specification

Accessories For T1 Modem Communications (with programming port):

PC Side:

•a standard “straight-through” 9-25 pin RS-232 serial cable;

•a ≥ 9600 baud external modem.

PLC Side:

•a standard “straight–through” 9-25 pin RS-232 serial cable;

•a “null-modem” adapter such as Radio Shack’s 9-9 pin Null Modem

•a Toshiba part number TKRS232T1 T1 programming cable

•a ≥ 9600 baud external modem.

See Note 2 on page 5

Now that we have discussed the basic hardware requirements, let’s look at the parameter settings in T-PDS and the PLCs. We will need to use the Computer Link connection when communicating via modem, as the “Direct” connection will not work. T-PDS version 1.2 is used in this application note; see the last page for more details. There are 3 Setup Steps:

STEP 1: CONFIGURE THE PLC

First, let’s set up the PLC’s Computer Link parameters. Go Online with the T1 or T2E/T2N using the normal “Direct” method. We will need to open the System Parameters screen as shown below:

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