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Introduction

All Maple Systems HMIs programmed with EBPro (EasyBuilder Pro), including every cMT X Series and cMT Series model, are compatible with Toshiba Inverter VF. Configure your Controller and HMI/cMT with the following parameters to establish reliable communication.

Supported Series: Toshiba Invertor Protocol (ASCII code)

HMI Settings

ParametersRecommendedOptionsNotes
PLC typeTOSHIBA INVERTER VF
PLC I/FRS485 2WRS422, RS485
Baud rate96009600, 19200
Data bits87 or 8
ParityEvenEven, Odd, None
Stop bits11 or 2
PLC sta. no.00–99
Online simulatorYES
Extend address modeYES
Broadcast commandYES

Device Address

Bit/WordDevice TypeFormatRangeMemo
BCmd. No BHHHHdd0 ~ 270f15
WCmd. NoHHHH0 ~ ffffParameters and data memory

Wiring Diagram

NOTE: Before connecting with TOSHIBA INVERTER VF, make sure the SW1 of both sides are in the correct position. (SW1: wiring method selector switch)

Toshiba VF-S11 connector board showing SW1 wiring method selector, SW2 terminating resistor, SW3 SINK/SOURCE, SW4 VIA terminal, SW5 inverter number switch, and RJ45 serial communication connector with 2-wire and 4-wire wiring instructions.

RS-485 2W

NOTE: The serial port pin assignments may vary between HMI models.

HMIDirectionPLC
Pin assignmentsRS485 2W
8P RJ45 Male
Data-↔ (bidirectional)5 Data-
Data+↔ (bidirectional)4 Data+
GND— (passive)8 GND