Instruction manual

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Connection and Parameter Setting
1.4 Connection and Parameter Setting
1.4.1 Connection method
For FR Configurator, communication with USB connector, PU connector, RS-485 terminal block, or through GOT are
available. Serial communication (PU connector) is the default setting.
(1) USB connection (FR-A700, A701, E700(SC)(NC) only)
(Refer to page 14)
Connect to USB connector of the inverter. 1:1
connection is supported. Connection with using USB
hub is not supported.
(2) Serial communication (PU connector)
(Refer to page 18)
Connect to PU connector of the inverter. Serial port/RS-
485 converter (cable) or USB/RS-485 converter (cable)
is required.
(3) Serial communication (RS-485 terminal) (Refer to page 21)
Connect to RS-485 terminal of the inverter. Up to 32 inverters can be connected. (FR-E700 series requires RS-485
terminal block (control terminal option FR-E7TR). The FR-E700-SC/NC is not compatible with the FR-E7TR.)
USB connector
USB cable
Personal computer
(FR Configurator)
Inverter
USB connector
Converter
Serial cable
Personal computer
(FR Configurator)
Inverter
PU connector
RS-232C RS-485
Serial port
USB connector
Converter
USB cable
USB RS-485
PU connector
Inverter
or
RS-232C RS-485
Converter
Up to
32 inverters
RS-485 terminal block
Serial port
Serial cable
RS-422 / 485
Personal computer
(FR Configurator)
Inverter