Features:
- Implements GE Fanuc CCM2 communications for Series Five data exchange.
- RS-232C and RS-422 connectors support short local and longer differential links.
- PLC logic can originate messages for application-controlled communication.
The module exposes one logical port through two electrical interface choices. The connected device, cable, and configuration must all use the same intended standard.
Asynchronous communication is configurable from 300 to 19,200 baud. Framing and protocol agreement should be proved with a simple transaction before the full application is restored.
Long or isolated RS-422 installations may use the IC655CCM590 adaptor. Cable topology and station roles should be documented as part of the system, not inferred from connector type alone.
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GE Fanuc IC655CCM500 CCM Communications Module Manuals, Datasheets, Links
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Selecting RS-232C or RS-422
- RS-232C: Use for a compatible short local serial connection.
- RS-422: Use differential signaling for the documented longer run.
- One logical port: Do not treat both connectors as independent channels.
- Cable record: Preserve pinout, polarity, shield, and station role.
Settings required before CCM data can pass
- Baud rate: Both ends must use the same selected speed.
- Character format: Match start, data, parity, and stop-bit settings.
- Half duplex: Coordinate which station is permitted to transmit.
- Error checks: Parity and LRC help identify corrupted messages.
Connecting protocol exchanges with PLC logic
- CCM2 protocol: Use commands supported by the connected device.
- Station identity: Keep each communicating endpoint correctly defined.
- PLC originator: Ladder logic can request selected transfers.
- Commissioning: Prove a small transaction before restoring the full sequence.
Planning communication beyond a local cable
- Direct RS-422: A compliant differential segment can reach the documented distance.
- Adaptor use: IC655CCM590 can repeat or convert an appropriate link.
- Modem path: A modem supports communication beyond direct-cable limits.
- Noise control: Preserve shield, routing, and termination across every segment.