| Micro Controller FAQ | I/O Assist Server Unit FAQ |
| Remote Peripheral FAQ | Wireless LAN FAQ | Commonness FAQ |
| g Micro Controller Unit CPU-SB21/256(FIT)GY |
| Q. |
Is there any method of backing up the CompactFlash of CPU-sb21(FIT)GY ?
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Please refer to the following files about the example of the backup method.
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| g Micro Controller Unit CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY
Memory 128MB Type : CPU-SB20/128(FIT)GY
Memory 256MB Type : CPU-SB20/256(FIT)GY |
| Q. |
What kind OS is approved by CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY?
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| A. |
Following OS is tested with Micro Controller Unit CPU-SB20/128(FIT)GY.
Microsoft Windows XP Embedded
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Me
Microsoft Windows 98 SE
IBM PC DOS 2000 Version 7.0J
Linux 2.4 Kernel
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Is there any notandum at installing OS?
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| A. | Please refer following file when installing OS into CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY
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| Q. |
Are there matters that demand special attention, when CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY is used?
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As for notice that use CPU-SB20/xxx(FIT)GY, please refer to the following file.
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g Micro Controller Unit CPU-SB10(FIT)
64MB-On-Board Type: CPU-SB10/64(FIT)GY 128MB-On-Board Type: CPU-SB10/128(FIT)GY |
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What kind OS can CPU-SB10(FIT)GY be used with?
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Micro Controller Unit CPU-SB10(FIT)GY supports following OS.
IBM PC DOS 2000 Version 7.0J
Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Embedded 4.0
Linux 2.2 Kernel
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| Q. |
Is there any notandum at installing OS?
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| A. | At instalation of OS, CPU-SB10(FIT)GY will hang up when BIOS configuration is not correct.
Please cheeck following items when "Load Setup Defaults" command is executed at BIOS screen.
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[Advanced] |
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[Advanced Chipset Control]
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- [Onboard RFD]
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-> [Disable]
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[I/O Device Configuration]
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- [Serial Port B:]
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-> [Disable]
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- [Infrared Port]
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-> [Disable]
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- [Parallel Port]
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-> [Disable]
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- [Floppy disk controller]
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-> [Disable]*
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| *Select "Enable" when FDD is connected
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| Q. |
Please let me know about the CompactFlash used by CPU-SB10(FIT)GY.
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CompactFlash Type1 can be used.
The rewriting count of CompactFlash (henceforth, CF) is 300,000 times.Since it is considered that the same block is not continuously rewritten with the file system of CF, there is a life almost equivalent to a silicon disc.
As for the storage capacity, a 512MB of media are put on the market as of May, 2001.
Since it is well used also as a memory medium for digital cameras, it's easy to buy and a price is also comparatively cheap.
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| Q. |
Is there any omission prevention lock mechanism of CompactFlash?
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| A. |
Although there is no omission prevention lock mechanism, the vibration test (regulation of our company) is passed.
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| g I/O Assist Server Unit SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY |
| Q. | How many sets is the maximum configutration? |
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SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY can carry out integrated management of eight sets of CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY. Then, a maximum of eight SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY can be installed in same IP segment. Therefore, 64 sets of CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY can be installed.
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| Q. |
How much is the cyclic time of I/O?
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| A. |
SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY is acquiring data periodically from a subordinate's CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY.At SH-8008(FIT)GY is used, data does not leak to a higher rank host's, etc. on main LAN. When an access function is used by a host's program, Host CPU reads the data of SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY into a cash table periodically.
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The estimate time of collecting CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY 8 set data from SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY
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Refresh Time
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= Collection time from eight CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY + A host's collection cycle
= approx.10msec + approx.10msec
= approx.20msec (MAX)
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When eight DI-16(FIT)GY are connected to CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY: 128 signals x 8 = 1024 signals.
The data of 1024 points can be collected by 20msec(s).
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* The above is at a host as a result of [ in AT compatible machine (Pentium 500MHz) +WinodwsNT4.0 environment ] measurement.
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| Q. |
How many Jave applet works simultaneously?
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Ten sessions of protocol stacks of SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY are prepared for the TCP/IP communication with the Java applet for monitoring.
Ten sessions of protocol stacks of SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY are prepared for the TCP/IP communication with the Java applet for monitoring.
Therefore, a maximum of ten Java applets for monitoring can carry out the monitoring of the information independently and simultaneously.
Moreover, since ten sessions are separately prepared for communication with a WWW browser, it can respond to a simultaneous demand from a maximum of ten WWW browsers.
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| Q. |
Is it available to access specific SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY from the outside internet?
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Accessing individually is possible if the network course which accesses an internal network from the exterior is establishable.If connection between Intranet and internet is established, it is available to access SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY individually.
When it goes via a firewall, permission of a firewall may be needed.
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| Q. |
What is the response of the terminal PC and SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY on LAN?
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At using access function, it is 2 - 3msec to the demand from a host PC.
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| Q. |
Is there any function to accumulate and manage collected data?
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It is not. It is supporting in SVR-MMF(FIT)GY installed in the higher rank of SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY.
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| Q. |
When monitoring is using the Java applet, can browser control an output to other device modules based on the inputted data?
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It cannot do.They are only the display of the inputted data, and the output function of specificied data.This function is supported in SVR-MMF(FIT)GY connected as host of SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY.
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| g Remote Peripheral |
| Q. |
Please let me know the outline of operation and setting item of RP-COM(FIT)GY. |
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Please refer to the following data about usage.
 About RS-232C-Ethernet media converter (RP-COM(FIT)GY) usage.(PDF 476KB) Japanese
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Version 2002.01.31
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CONTENTS:
the outline of RP-COM(FIT)GY and explanation of various setting
Example of establishing RS-232 wireless communication with a few setup.
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[ table of Contecnts ] Japanese
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| Q. |
What is a virtual COM driver? And How ot install it? |
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Please refer to the following data about virtual COM driver usage.
About virtual COM driver usage(FX-DS110-COM, RP-COM(FIT)GY)(PDF 1.43MB) Japanese
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Version 2001.10.22
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CONTENTS:
Vertual COM Driver: configutration, usage, Installation
Setup method of FX-DS110-COM, RP-COM(FIT)GY
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[ Table of Contents ] Japanese
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| Q. |
Is it possible to program using virtual COM mode? |
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Virtual COM mode programming
Only by programming of PC, communication can be performed with two or more sets of FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY.
- Communication of one-pair-multi is possible. (It depends on resource of PC, such as memory capacity and the number of sockets.)
- Programming is required only for the PC. (using sockets of UDP/IP)
- FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY are required before connecting RS-232C devices.
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Virtual COM mode Programming Guide(PDF:129KB) Japanese
Sample Program(zip:7.13KB) Japanese
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| the programming guide in virtual COM mode and the sample code of the program.
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| [ Operating Environment ] |
| Windows: |
Checking function under WindowsMe |
| linux: |
Checking function under Red Hat Linux 7J |
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| Q. |
Are FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY usable at same system? |
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Yes, It's possible.
The LAN interface of FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY is only the difference between Cable LAN and wireless LAN.
Therefore, 2 models can be used at same system.
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| g Wireless LAN |
| Q. |
Please let me know the outline of operation and setup item of FX-DS110-COM. |
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Please refer to the following data about usage.
About Wireless COM Adaptor(FX-DS110-COM) usage(PDF 499KB) Japanese
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Version 2001.06.19
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CONTEBTS:
the outline of FX-DS110-COM and explanation of various setting
Example of establishing RS-232 wireless communication with a few setup.
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[ table of Contecnts ] Japanese
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| Q. |
Please let me know what setting method there is in the attached utility of FX-DS110-COM. |
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Please refer to the following data about a utility.
Wireless COM Adaptor(FX-DS110-COM) utility(PDF 523KB) Japanese
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Version 2001.06.29
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CONTENTS:
It explains setting method in attached utility software of FX-DS110-COM,
also recommended setting method is shown regarding on valious configuration.
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[ CONTENTS ] Japanese
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| Q. |
What is a virtual COM driver? And How ot install it? |
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Please refer to the following data about virtual COM driver usage.
About virtual COM driver usage(FX-DS110-COM, RP-COM(FIT)GY)(PDF 1.43MB) Japanese
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Version 2001.10.22
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CONTENTS:
Vertual COM Driver: configutration, usage, Installation
Setup method of FX-DS110-COM, RP-COM(FIT)GY
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[ Table of Contents ] Japanese
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| Q. |
Is it possible to program using virtual COM mode? |
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Virtual COM mode programming
Only by programming of PC, communication can be performed with two or more sets of FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY.
- Communication of one-pair-multi is possible. (It depends on resource of PC, such as memory capacity and the number of sockets.)
- Programming is required only for the PC. (using sockets of UDP/IP)
- FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY are required before connecting RS-232C devices.
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Virtual COM mode Programming Guide(PDF:120KB) Japanese
Sample Program(zip:7.13KB) Japanese
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| the programming guide in virtual COM mode and the sample code of the program.
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| [ Operating Environment ] |
| Windows: |
Checking function under WindowsMe |
| linux: |
Checking function under Red Hat Linux 7J |
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Are FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY usable at same system? |
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Yes, It's possible.
The LAN interface of FX-DS110-COM and RP-COM(FIT)GY is only the difference between Cable LAN and wireless LAN.
Therefore, 2 models can be used at same system.
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| Q. |
FX-DS110-COM becomes impossible to communicate or to search from a utility. |
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| g General |
| Q. |
Please let me know the protocol specification of F&eIT.
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What is the difference between I/O assistant server unit SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY and I/O controller module CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY?
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CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY is the module which controls the various device modules which are stacked.
SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY can collect the data from two or more CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY put under control, and returns the data collected to the data demand from a host computer. So This unit can reduce the load of a network and a host computer.Since GUI parts (Java applet) and the Web server is installed, it is also possible to monitor by the WWW browser of the computer on a network.
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What is the difference between F&eWeb Server(Package goods) and the Web server function of I/O assist server unit SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY?
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SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY is used combining an I/O controller unit CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY and Device module.Two or more I/O controller units linked to the subordinate are combined, and one Web server is established by interconnection.On the other hand, two or more Micro Contraller Unit CPU-SB10(FIT)GY and device module have the function of a Web server separately, and "F&eWeb Server" forms two or more Web server groups.
SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY can make a surveillance screen quickly using a built-in Java applet without programming. "F&e Web Server" , can make a surveillance screen by making HTML contents.
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| Q. |
What kind of method is there in software development of a client?
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There is the 4 methods.
1. Remote surveillance system without programming (I/O assistant server unit SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY
using GUI parts(Java applet) installed on SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY and Web server, the remote surveillance system using the WWW browser will be created without programming.The surveillance screen can be created by putting GUI parts, such as graph or a button, and configuring properties, such as a color, asignment of signal or the size, etc.
2. Programming using the access function (Windows API function)
Using a access function attched in I/O assistant server unit SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY or I/O controller module CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY, various application programs will be developed by Visual C++ (Ver.4.2 or later) or Virual Basic.
[Notice]
When you operate CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY in the independent mode using SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY, please set group ID as 8.
When operating an attached sample program, it is necessary to set it as the independent mode (group ID : 8).
Moreover, the IP address set up by FIT_SAMPLE_IP_ADDRESS in a sample program is required also for being in agreement with the IP address of CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY.
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3. Programming using Socket communication
From the device which mounted the TCP/IP protocol, the various units of F&eIT series can be accessed using Socket communication.
| Sample program( F&eIT protocol Socket function) Japanese |
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Sample program which acquires the Device common information(form) on F&eIT device (CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY, SVR-IOAx(FIT)GY, and SVR-MMF(FIT)GY) using a F&eIT protocol.
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| [ Operating Emvironment] |
| Windows: | MSVC 6.0, function test on Windows 98 SE
(library: it is necessary to link ws2_32.lib) |
| linux: | Function test on Red Hat Linux 7.1 |
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4. Programming using DDE
The data collection by DDE (hot link server) is supported.
Data acquisition can be easily performed using Microsoft Excel etc.
(Utility Disk Ver1.11 and later)
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| Q. |
Does the connection protocol with a PLC support?
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When connecting by RS-232C, CPU-SB10(FIT)GY can be used.
However, programming which considered the protocol is required.
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| Q. |
Is it OK even if it uses an Ethernet cable (twist pair) in a factory with many noises?
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In the noise examination in CONTEC, the results of a communication error at cable radiation noise are 0.004% at 500V and 1% or less at 2,000V.Remote I/O of an Ethernet base has been increasing at overseas also FL-net standardized by FA open promotion conference of Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. is using a base of Ethernet.
Furthermore, if required, an STP (shield twist pair : 100ohms) cable or an optical media converter is also possible to use.
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Do FCC and CE Marking pass?
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There is the "USA version" which pass FCC Class A and CE Marking.For details, please consult to our sales.
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| Q. |
How long will F&eIT series be supplied?
Moreover, how much is the maintenance period after a production stop?
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life-time guarantee
Five years life-time is guaranteed.
([ however, /, such as part maker convenience ] Production will phase out earlier)
Maintenance / Repair
Six years after a production stop or exchanging product or upper compatible one.
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| Q. |
How many device modules can be connected to CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY or CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY?
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It can connect up to eight sets .However, combination exceeding total power consumption of power supply or over 3Ampere current are not acceptable.
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Total module:8 (MAX) |
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CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY
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CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY
Power consumption
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Total current of
Device module
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= <
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Capacity of Power supply
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3A
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| Model Number |
Module Type |
Power consumption(DC5.0V) |
| CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY |
I/O Controller Module |
0.50A |
| CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY |
Micro Contraller Unit |
1.50A |
| DI-16(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Digital Input Module |
0.15A |
| DIO-8/8(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Digital I/O Module |
0.15A |
| DO-16(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Digital Output Module |
0.15A |
| ADI12-8(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Analog Input Module |
0.35A |
| DAI12-4(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Analog Output Module |
0.40A |
| CNT24-2(FIT)GY |
Opto-isolated Counter Module |
0.15A |
| COM-2(FIT)GY *1 |
Communication Module |
0.10A |
| GP-IB(FIT)GY *2 |
GPIB Communication Module |
0.23A |
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*1 The one-set connection with CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY of a rotary switch is possible for COM-2(FIT)GY of "0-7".
The three-set connection with CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY of a rotary switch is possible for COM-2(FIT)GY of "0-F".
It is not connectable with CPU-CAxx(FIT)GY.
*2 The three-set connection with GP-IB (FIT)GY and CPU-SBxx(FIT)GY is possible.
It is not connectable with CPU-CAxx (FIT) GY.
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