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13. OPTIONS AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT
(3) Communication cable
POINT
This cable may not be used with some personal computers. After fully
examining the signals of the RS-232C connector, refer to this section and
fabricate the cable.
(a) Model definition
Model : MR-CPCATCBL3M
Cable len
g
th 3[m]
(
10[ft]
)
(b) Connection diagram
Half-pitch 20 pins
D-SUB9 pins
3
2
5
7
8
6
4
TXD
RXD
GND
RTS
CTS
DSR
DTR
FG
RXD
LG
TXD
LG
Servo amplifier side
Plate
2
1
12
11
Personal computer side
MR-CPCATCBL3M
When fabricating the cable, refer to the connection diagram in this section.
The following must be observed in fabrication:
1) Always use a shielded, multi-core cable and connect the shield with FG securely.
2) The optional communication cable is 3m(1 0ft) long. When the cable is fabricated, i ts maximum
length is 15m(49ft) in offices of good environment with minimal noise.