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An input/output device is used to enter information such as CNC
programs and parameters from an external device to the CNC, or to output
information from the CNC to an external device.
The input/output devices usable with the i Series CNC include Handy
File. The interface of the input/output devices electrically conforms to
RS–232–C, so that a connection can be made with a device that has an
RS–232–C interface.
The tables below indicate the serial ports of the i Series CNC. For the
serial ports on the remote buffer, see Chapter 12. For the serial ports on
the personal computer and intelligent terminal, see Chapters 8 and 9.
(For 16i/18i/21i of LCD–mounted type)
Port name Interface location
First channel (JD36A) Main control unit
Second channel (JD36B) Main control unit (*1)
Third channel (JD28A) On the remote buffer option
printed circuit board
(For 160i/180i/210i with PC functions)
Port name Interface location
First channel on the CNC side
(JD36A)
Main control unit
Second channel on the CNC side
(JD36B)
Main control unit
Third channel on the CNC side
(JD28A)
On the remote buffer option
printed circuit board
First channel on the PC side
(JD33)
Main control unit (*2)
On the PC interface connector
unit
Second channel on the PC side
(JD36F)
(For 16i/18i/21i of stand–alone type)
Port name Interface location
First channel (JD5A) Main control unit
Second channel (JD5B) Main control unit
Third channel (JD28A) On the remote buffer option
printed circuit board
Serial port dedicated to a touch
panel
On the 10.4″ LCD unit or 9.5″ LCD
unit for a CNC with a touch panel
(*3)
5.3
CONNECTION WITH
INPUT/OUTPUT
DEVICES
5.3.1
Overview