OMRON USB-CN226 (USB-CSIW-CN226) | USB to 10-Pin Oblate RS-232 PLC Programming Cable — 2.5M
The Omron USB-CN226 (also referenced as USB-CSIW-CN226) is a USB-to-RS232 converter programming cable for Omron CS, CJ, CQM1H, and CPM2C Series PLCs. It connects directly to the PLC's peripheral port (10-pin oblate connector) without needing the CS1W-CN114 adapter, simplifying wiring.
2️⃣ Key Features
- USB Type-A on PC side — built-in USB-to-RS232 converter; no native serial port required
- 10-Pin Oblate (flat, proprietary) connector on PLC side — connects directly to Omron CS/CJ peripheral port
- No CS1W-CN114 adapter needed — direct plug-in to CS/CJ/CQM1H/CPM2C peripheral port
- Auto-adaptive baud rate: 300 bps to 1 Mbps
- Dual-colour TX/RX LED indicator, USB bus powered
- 2.5-metre cable
3️⃣ Technical Specifications
| Cable Model |
USB-CN226 (USB-CSIW-CN226) |
| Cable Length |
2.5 Metres (2.5M) |
| Interface — PC Side |
USB Type-A (Male) |
| Interface — PLC Side |
10-Pin Oblate (Flat) — Omron peripheral port |
| Conversion |
USB to RS-232 |
| Baud Rate |
300 bps ~ 1 Mbps (auto-adaptive) |
| Power Supply |
USB bus-powered |
| OS Support |
Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 (32 & 64-bit) |
| Software |
CX-Programmer V1.0 and above |
| Condition |
OEM Compatible — New (no retail box) |
4️⃣ Compatible Devices / Models
- Omron CS Series: CS1G, CS1H and similar (peripheral port models)
- Omron CJ Series: CJ1M, CJ1G, CJ1H and similar (peripheral port models)
- Omron CQM1H Series PLCs
- Omron CPM2C Series PLCs
- ⚠️ CJ2M Series has a square-shaped port — requires a different cable type
⚠️ Always verify the exact port type and model number on your device before ordering.
5️⃣ Typical Use Cases
- USB-based programming for Omron CS/CJ/CQM1H/CPM2C PLCs from modern laptops
- Program upload/download and online monitoring via CX-Programmer
6️⃣ Package Contents
- 1× Omron USB-CN226 Programming Cable, USB-A to 10-Pin Oblate, 2.5M (OEM Compatible — New)
7️⃣ Warranty
- 90-day replacement warranty
- Covers manufacturing defects; physical damage and improper installation not included
8️⃣ Additional Notes
- OEM compatible — not an Omron-branded unit.
- Driver installation required (FT232 chipset).
- ⚠️ This cable is for the PERIPHERAL PORT (10-pin oblate). For Omron PLCs with a DB9 RS-232 port, use USB-XW2Z-200S-CV (CPC-PLC-2603) instead.
- ⚠️ CJ2M Series uses a square connector — this cable is NOT compatible with CJ2M.