The C-more family of touch panels is capable of communicating with a wide variety of
Programmable Logic Controllers. C-more is capable of communicating over RS232,
RS422 and RS485 serial networks as well as Ethernet networks. It communicates with all
AutomationDirect PLC’s utilizing various protocols. C-more also communicates with other
brands of PLCs by their different protocols. The table on the next page lists all of the various
PLCs and protocols that can be configured. The page after the protocol table lists the various
serial communication cables that are available to purchase. The rest of this chapter is devoted
to showing the pin to pin connections of all the available cables plus wiring diagrams that
the user can refer to in order to construct their own cables, along with wiring diagrams of
cables that are not available for purchase. To simplify RS422/RS485 wiring schemes, we have
included wiring diagrams showing connections for available terminal connectors such as our
ZIPLink Communication Adapter Module, p/n ZL-CMA15, used for example with our
DL-06 and D2-260 PLCs.
If you have difficulty determining whether the particular PLC and/or protocol you are using
will work with the C-more series of touch panels, please contact our technical support group
at 770-844-4200
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NOTE: Many DirectLogic PLCs support multi-level password protection of the ladder program. This allows password
protection while not locking the communication port to an operator interface. The multilevel password can be invoked
by creating a password with an upper case “A” followed by seven numeric characters (e.g. A1234567). Please refer
to the specific PLC user manual for further details.
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PLC Protocols
PLC Protocol Table
ModelProtocols
Productivity Serial
Productivity Ethernet
Do-more Serial
Do-more Ethernet
Modbus (CLICK addressing)
Modbus TCP (CLICK addressing)
K-Sequence
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
K-Sequence
Direct NET
K-Sequence
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
Direct NET
Direct NET
K-Sequence
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
K-Sequence
Direct NET
K-Sequence
Direct NET
K-Sequence
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct NET
Modbus (Koyo addressing)
Direct LOGIC Ethernet
GS Drives Serial
GS Drives TCP/IP (GS-EDRV)
AutomationDirect
Productivity Series
Do-more
(BRX)
CLICK
DL05/DL06
DL105allK-Sequence
DL205
DL305
DL405
H2-WinPLC (Think & Do) Live V5.2 or later and Studio any versionThink & Do Modbus RTU (serial port)
H2-WinPLC (Think & Do) Live V5.5.1 or later and Studio V7.2.1 or laterThink & Do Modbus TCP/IP (Ethernet port)
GS Drives
SOLO Temperature Controllers (models with serial communications)SOLO Temperature Controller
all
all
H0-ECOM/H0-ECOM100
D2-230K-Sequence
D2-240
D2-250/D2-250-1/D2-260/D2-262
D2-240/D2-250-1/D2-260
Using DCM
H2-ECOM/H2-ECOM100
D3-330/330P (Requires the use of a Data Communications Unit)
D3-340
*NOTE: All cables for connections at Port 2 are user constructed. Refer to the specifications of the connected device
port to construct the cable properly. The connector for Port2, EA9-3TB , is included with your C-more panel.
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Part No. D0-CBLPart No. OP-3CBL-1Part No. FA-15HD
Part No. EA-2CBLPart No. EA-2CBL-1
Part No. EA-4CBL-1
Part No. EA-MLOGIX-CBLPart No. EA-SLC-232-CBLPart No. EA-PLC5-232-CBL
Part No. EA-4CBL-2
Part No. FA-CABKIT
Part No. EA-3CBL
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Part No. EA-MITSU-CBLPart No. EA-MITSU-CBL-1Part No. EA-OMRON-CBL
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PLC Communication Cables & Wiring Diagrams (cont’d)
The following series of wiring diagrams show the connectors and wiring details for the
communication cables that are used between the C-more touch panels and various PLC
controllers. Part numbers are included with the pre-made cables that can be purchased from
AutomationDirect. The information presented will allow the user to construct their own
cables if so desired.
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AutomationDirect PLCs RS-232C Serial
To PLC
RJ12 Port
1 = Sig GND
2 = do not use
3 = RXD
4 = TXD
5 = do not use
6 = do not use
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
To PLC
15-Pin HD Port
8 = do not use
7 = Sig GND
6 = do not use
5 = CTS
4 = RTS
3 = RXD
2 = TXD
1 = +5 VDC - N/C
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
Productivity Series, Do-more, CLICK and Direct Logic PLC RJ12 port:
RJ12 6-pin
Phone Plug
(6P6C)
1 2 3 4 5 6
15-pin
HD D-sub
(male)
15 = do not use
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
1
6
9 = do not use
HD = High Density
DL05, DL06, DL105, DL205, DL350, DL450, H2-WINPLC
TXD
RXD
GND
Direct Logic PLC (VGA style) 15-pin HD port:
D2-250, D2-250-1, D2-260, D2-262, DL06
RS-232C (p/n EA-2CBL)
Wiring Diagram
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3
1
shield
RS-232C (p/n EA-2CBL-1)
Wiring Diagram
2
TXD
3
RXD
7
GND
4
RTS
5
CTS
shield
8 = do not use
RXD
TXD
3
2
5
1
7 = do not use
6 = do not use
5 = Logic GND
4 = do not use
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = Frame GND
RXD
8 = do not use
TXD
7 = do not use
6 = donot use
5 = Logic GND
4 = do not use
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = Frame GND
3
2
5
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EA-2CBL
To C-more Touch
Panel PLC Port
15-pin
D-sub
15 = do not use
(male)
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
1
9 = do not use
EA-2CBL-1
To C-more
15-pin Port1
15-pin
D-sub
(male)
15 = do not use
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
1
9 = do not use
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Direct Logic PLC RJ11 port: D3-340
To PLC
RJ11 Port
RJ11 4-pin
Phone Plug
(4P4C)
1 = RXD
2 = TXD
3 = do not use
4 = Sig ground
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
To PLC
15-Pin Port
8 = YOM Sense
7 = CTS
6 = do not use
5 = do not use
4 = Online
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = YOP Sense
See PLC user manual
for pin out details.
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
15-pin
D-sub
(male)
1
1 2 3 4
15 = Logic GND
14 = Logic GND
15
13 = Logic GND
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
9 = do not use
TXD
RXD
GND
Direct Logic PLC 15-pin D-sub port: DL405,
RS-232C (p/n EA-3CBL)
Wiring Diagram
2
1
4
shield
RS-232C (p/n EA-4CBL-1)
Wiring Diagram
2
TXD
3
RXD
4
online
13
GND
14
GND
15
GND
1
YOP
7
CTS
8
YOM
shield
8 = do not use
RXD
TXD
3
2
5
1
RXD
TXD
7 = do not use
6 = do not use
5 = Logic GND
4 = do not use
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = Frame GND
8 = do not used
7 = do not used
6 = do not used
5 = Logic GND
4 = do not used
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = Frame GND
3
2
5
1
EA-3CBL
To C-more
15-pin Port1
15-pin
D-sub
15 = do not use
(male)
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
9 = do not use
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EA-4CBL-1
To C-more
15-pin Port1
15-pin
D-sub
15 = do not use
(male)
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
9 = do not use
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25-Pin Port
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
9 = do not use
8 = do not use
7 = Signal GND
6 = do not use
5 = CTS
4 = RTS
3 = RXD
2 = TXD
1 = do not use
Phone Plug
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
RJ12 6-pin
(6P6C)
1 = Sig GND
2 = not used
3 = RXD
4 = TXD
5 = not used
6 = not used
Direct Logic PLC 25-pin D-sub port:
DL405, D3-350, DL305 DCU, and all DCMs,
RS-232C (p/n EA-4CBL-2)
25-pin
D-sub
(male)
1
25 = do not use
24 = do not use
25
23 = do not use
22 = do not use
21 = do not use
20 = do not use
19 = do not use
18 = do not use
17 = do not use
16 = do not use
15 = do not use
14 = do not use
TXD
RXD
GND
RTS
CTS
Wiring Diagram
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3
7
4
5
shield
D0-CBL RS-232 RJ12 to RJ12 Shielded Cable
EA3-S3ML, EA3-T4CL, EA3-T6CL, EA3-T8CL, EA3-T10CL
(Does not provide power)
12 feet [3.7 m]
RJ12 6-pin
Phone Plug
(6P6C)
1 2 3 4 5 6
GND
RXD
TXD
Wiring Diagram
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3
4
EA-4CBL-2
To C-more
15-pin Port1
1
2
3
4
5
3
2
5
1
RXD
8 = do not use
7 = do not use
TXD
6 = do not use
5 = Logic GND
4 = do not use
3 = RXD (232C)
2 = TXD (232C)
1 = Frame GND
15-pin
D-sub
(male)
1
15 = do not use
14 = do not use
15
13 = do not use
12 = do not use
11 = do not use
10 = do not use
9 = do not use
6
7
D0-CBL
8
RJ12 6-pin
Phone Plug
(6P6C)
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10
RJ12 6-pin
Phone Plug
1
GND
3
RXD
4
TXD
(6P6C)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 = Sig GND
2 = not used
3 = RXD
4 = TXD
5 = not used
6 = not used
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13
To PLC
RJ11 Port
RJ11 4-pin
Phone Plug
(4P4C)
1 = RXD
2 = TXD
3 = do not use
4 = Sig GND
Note: Use the above wiring diagram if you need to make your own cable. We recommend using 22 AWG shielded cable.
1 2 3 4
RS-232C (p/n OP-3CBL-1)
Wiring Diagram
1
RXD
2
TXD
4
GND
RJ12 6-pin
Phone Plug
(6P6C)
4
TXD
3
RXD
1
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OP-3CBL-1
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EA9 series
Serial Port3
1 = Sig GND
2 = not used
3 = RXD
4 = TXD
5 = +5 VDC
6 = Sig GND
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When using the RS-422A/RS-485A capabilities of the C-more 15-pin PLC communications
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Port1, the termination resistor is placed between the RXD– and RXD+ terminals on the PLC
side of the connection between the touch panel and PLC. The Termination Resistor value
2
is based on the characteristic impedance of the cable being used. To enable the built-in 120
Ohm Termination Resistor, jumper pin 13 to pin 9 (RXD+) on the C-more 15-pin PLC
communications Port1.
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4
To PLC
15-Pin Port
Direct LOGIC DL-06, D2-250, D2-250-1, D2-260, D2-262 (all Port 2)
RS-422A
User Constructed
To C-more
15-pin Port1
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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15-pin
HD D-sub
(male)
8 = do not use
7 = Sig GND
6 = RXD–
5 = do not use
4 = do not use
3 = do not use
2 = do not use
1 = do not use
Note: Use the above wiring diagram to make your own cable. We recommend Belden 8103 shielded cable or equivalent.
15 = CTS–
15
14 = CTS+
13 = RXD+
12 = RTS11 = RTS+
1
6
10 = TXD–
9 = TXD+
TXD+
TXD–
RXD+
RXD–
GND
RTS–
CTS–
RTS+
CTS+
Wiring Diagram
9
10
13
6
7
12
15
11
14
shield
13
9
10
11
12
5
1
Term.
RD+
8 = do not use
7 = do not use
RD–
6 = do not use
SD+
5 = Logic GND
SD–
4 = do not use
3 = do not use
2 = do not use
1 = Frame GND
15-pin
D-sub
(male)
1
User Constructed
To PLC
25-Pin Port
25-pin
13 = CTS–
12 = CTS+
11 = RTS–
10 = RTS+
9 = do not use
8 = do not use
7 = 0 V
6 = do not use
5 = do not use
4 = do not use
3 = do not use
2 = do not use
1 = do not use
D-sub
(male)
25
1
Note: Use the above wiring diagram to make your own cable. We recommend Belden 8103 shielded cable or equivalent.
NOTE: The RS-422 wiring diagrams shown above are not for multi-drop networks involving connecting more than
one PLC to a panel. Refer to the multi-drop wiring diagram examples later in this chapter if more than one PLC will
be connected to a panel.
Direct LOGIC D2-DCM*, D3-DCM* & D4-DCM*
RS-422A
25 = do not use
24 = do not use
23 = do not use
22 = do not use
21 = do not use
20 = do not use
19 = do not use
18 = do not use
17 = RXD+
(RS422)
16 = RXD–
(RS422)
15 = TXD–
(RS422)
14 = TXD+
(RS422)
TXD+
TXD–
RXD+
RXD–
0V
RTS–
CTS–
RTS+
CTS+
Wiring Diagram
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17
16
7
11
13
10
12
shield
13
Term.
9
RD+
8 = do not use
10
7 = do not use
RD–
6 = do not use
11
SD+
5 = Logic GND
12
SD–
4 = do not use
3 = do not use
5
2 = do not use
1 = Frame GND
* Note: The DCM modules must be set for:
Direct NET Slave, HEX mode.