About this task
The expansion module can also be installed in a wireless application using an FX-ZFR/ZFR Pro Wireless Field Bus Router.
To configure an expansion module for use with the FX-ZFR/ZFR Pro Series Wireless Field Bus system:
Note:
FX-PCXs can communicate
wirelessly on the FC bus only.
Procedure
- Connect the FX-ZFR181x or FX-ZFR182x Wireless Field Bus Router to the FC bus port (RJ-12 modular jack) on the front of the expansion module.
- Ensure that the expansion module's device address DIP switches are set to the correct device address. See Setting the device address.
- Set DIP switch 128 to ON, which enables wireless operation on the expansion module.
Results
For more information on the FX-ZFR 1800 Wireless Field Bus system, refer to the FX-ZFR Series Wireless Field Bus System Bulletin (LIT-12011660). For more information on the FX-ZFR Pro Wireless Field Bus system, refer to the WNC1800/FX-ZFR182x Pro Series Wireless Field Bus System Bulletin (LIT-12012378).