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Setup for using an IDEC PLC
Use the following procedure to ensure your target device is setup properly for the IDEC PLC. The
procedure is in condensed format. Only the required settings are outlined. For additional details, see
Creating a New Project beginning on page 3.
Project Setup
The drawing is a diagram of the Project Setup dialog box. Each button will display an additional dialog
box. Many settings are options and are not required to establish communications. Verify the
Project
name
and
Display Device
Model
are correct. Leave the Initial Screen name blank.
Project name:
Display Device
Model
Initial Screen
Display
Touch
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PLC & Protocols
CN1
PLC Type
PLC Protocol name appears here
Port
Protocol
System
OK
Cancel
Help
Project Setup
Default Panel Name
Screen Saver Timeout
Panel Trigger Tag
Watchdog Tag
Watchdog timeout
PLC Protocol setup
Disable Beeper
Electrical Format
Serial Parameters
Project name appears in this field
Model description appears in this field
Project Notes
Print (Inactive)
PLC Type
Select the PLC type from the list box.
(IDEC).
See PLC Type on page 5.
Port Button
Click the Port button to display the Serial Parameters dialog. The port values are automatically set to
standard default values. See Serial Parameters on page 6. The following settings are recommended for
IDEC
Elect. Format
RS232
Baud Rate
9600
Data Bits
8
Parity
Even
Stop Bits
1
Handshake
None
When using the IDEC driver to communicate with the Square-D Model 50 (Same as the IDEC PLC),
set the parity to NONE. When connected to an IDEC PLC, set the parity to ODD.