6–10
Chapter 6 – Initializing the GLC
GLC2400/2500/2600 Series User Manual
COMMUNICATION RATE
The
COMMUNICATION RATE
(baud rate) is the data communication speed,
measured in bits per second (bps), between the GLC and the PLC. Match both the
PLC and the GLC units’
COMMUNICATION RATE
values. Depending on the rate
selected, you may not be able to use certain PLCs.
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual
(in-
cluded with the screen creation software)
DATA LENGTH / STOP BIT
For data communication, use the following settings:
•
DATA LENGTH
: 7 or 8 bits
•
STOP BIT
:
1 or 2 bits
PARITY
Use this setting to specify whether an
ODD
or
EVEN
number parity check, or none
at all (
OFF
), will take place during communication.
6.4
SET UP I/O
This section describes the communication setup with the Host (PLC) and the
configuration 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, DISPLAY DEVICE SETUP, and COMMUNICATION PORT
SETUP
menus.
6.4.1 SET UP SIO
This screen controls the settings related to communication with the PLCs. Be sure to match
the settings listed below with the SIO setup on the Host (PLC). The settings will vary,
depending on the PLC.
Be sure to match the GLC unit’s SIO settings, as follows, with those of the Host (PLC).
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual
(in-
cluded with screen creation software)
If you have selected "YES" for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COMMU-
NICATION PORT SETUP] screen, or "Yes" for the [Serial I/F Switch]
settings in the [Change Extend SIO Type] command, in the 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.
6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP