Chapter 6 – Initializing the GLC
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GLC2400/2500/2600 Series User Manual
Enter the PLC System Data Area and the Unit Number settings in this screen. The
same options are available for both 1:1 and n:1 (multi-link) connections.
For an n:1 (multi-link) connection, System Data Area settings must be setup for
each GLC connected to the PLC.
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STARTING ADDRESS OF SYSTEM DATA AREA
Setup the System Data Area’s Start Address. Device addresses that can be allo-
cated will differ depending on the type of PLC used.
UNIT NO.
Enter the
PLC UNIT
number in this setting. Make sure that it matches the PLC’s unit
number setting.
SYSTEM AREA READING AREA SIZE (0-256)
When using a Block Display Trend Graph, setup the Reading Area Size (in word
units) to match the Trend Graph’s data size. Use this feature when you wish to
allocate the Reading Area in the PLC Data Register (D), or Data Memory (DM).
If you are not using the Reading Area, leave the default val-
ues that are set to
“0”
intact, to allow high-speed data com-
munication performance.
RESET GP ON DATA WRITE ERROR
Designates the mode which enables you to cancel the error from the error display
when the Write error occurs.
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6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS (1:1/n:1)
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When the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Simulation feature
is used, the OPERATION SURROUNDINGS menu can-
not be used.
Set up the GLC unit’s System Area and the Unit Number in this screen. Because 1:1 and
n:1 GLC connections use different settings, confirm your connection requirements before
using any settings. The following assumes that the Direct Access format is used.
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The screens that appear depend on the PLC type you se-
lected in the screen creation software.
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6.5
PLC SETUP