Connection And Parameter Setting; Connection Method - Mitsubishi Electric MELSOFT FR Configurator2 Instruction Manual

1.4

Connection and parameter setting

1.4.1

Connection method

For FR Configurator2, communication via a USB connector, a PU connector, the RS-485 terminal block, Ethernet, a GOT, or
a programmable controller is available. USB connection is initially selected. The inverter firmware can be updated using
Firmware Update Tool in the personal computer connected to the inverter via a USB connector or Ethernet. The inverter
firmware cannot be updated via a GOT or a programmable controller.
• USB connection (Refer to
Connect to USB connector (mini B connector) of the inverter. 1:1 connection is supported. Connection with using USB hub
is not supported.
• Serial communication (PU connector) (Refer to
Connect to PU connector of the inverter. Serial port/RS-485 converter (cable) or USB/RS-485 converter (cable) is required.
• Ethernet connection (Ethernet connector / CC-Link IE Field Network Basic) (Refer to
Connection to the Ethernet connector of the inverter. Up to 120 inverters can be connected using a hub.
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1.4 Connection and parameter setting
page 30.)
Personal computer
(FR Configurator2)
page
Serial port
Personal computer
RS-232C
(FR Configurator2)
converter
PU connector
Inverter
Ethernet connector
Personal computer
(FR Configurator2) Hub
Ethernet
connector
Inverter
USB connector
USB cable
USB mini B
connector
Inverter
34.)
or
USB connector
Serial cable
RS-485 USB RS-485
converter
PU connector
Inverter
Ethernet cable
Up to
120 inverters
USB cable
page 39.)