Digital Electronics GP-2401 Series, User Manual

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Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP
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This menu runs the settings related to Device/PLC communication. Be sure to
match the settings listed below with the SIO setup on the Host (PLC). The settings
will vary depending on the Device/PLC type.
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If you have selected "YES" for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COMMUNICA-
TION PORT SETUP] screen, or "Yes" for the [Serial I/F Switch] settings in the
[Change Extend SIO Type] command, in the GP Screen Editor's [Project] menu, do
not enter all of the settings related to device communication using the Extended SIO
Script Protocol here. ([SET UP SIO] screen) These settings are required to set using
the [EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP] screen.
This section describes the communication setup with the Host (PLC) and the setup
for any peripheral equipment. The SET UP I/O menu includes the SET UP SIO,
SET UP PRINTER, SET UP TOUCH PANEL, COMMUNICATION SETUP,
SOUND SETTINGS, EXPANSION SERIAL SETUP, EXPANSION SERIAL
ENVIRONMENT SETUP
*1
, SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION, DISPLAY DE-
VICE SETTINGS, FUNCTION SETUP
*2
, and COMMUNICATION PORT
SETUP menus.
COMMUNICATION RATE
The COMMUNICATION RATE (baud rate) is the data communication speed,
measured in bits per second (bps), between the GP and PLC. Match the COM-
MUNICATION RATE values in both the PLC and GP. Depending on the rate
selected, certain PLCs may not be able to be used.
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DATA LENGTH/STOP BIT
For data communication, the DATA LENGTH must be set up as 7-bit or 8-bit
data. Also, the STOP BIT must be designated as either a 1-bit or 2-bit value.
PARITY
Set up whether no parity check, or an odd or even number parity check will be
performed during communication.
6.4 SET UP I/O
6.4.1 SET UP SIO
*1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no expansion interface. These settings will be
disabled.
*2 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no function keys. These settings will be disabled.