GT10/GT30
4.12 Connecting with a PLC by Omron Corp.
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Setting the communication conditions for the PLC
The settings on the PLC side are as shown below. Settings cannot be entered for some
items, depending on the model, but if a setting cannot be entered, it means that setting
is not needed.
Item
Value Set
PLC main unit mode
Monitor mode
Mode setting
Higher–order link
Procedure
1 : N
Communication speed setting
19200 bits/s
Data length
7 bits
Parity check
Yes, Even
Stop bits
1 bit
Station No.
No. 0
CTS specification
Normally on
5 V supply
Not supplied
Communication method
RS232C
For most models of PLCs, the following method can be used for communication, but
some items may vary depending on the model. Please refer to the instruction for the
PLC being used when entering settings.
Communicating with the RS232C port of the CPU unit
The system areas should be set as indicated below.
Address
Value set
Setting contents
DM6600
0201 (HEX)
PLC main unit mode setting (monitor mode)
DM6645
0001 (HEX)
RS232C port mode setting (higher–order link)
DM6646
0004 (HEX)
Communication conditions settings (19200 bits/s, 7 bits, even, 1 bit)
DM6668
0000 (HEX)
Machine no. setting (Machine No. 0)
Communicating with a communication port
The system areas should be set as indicated below.
Communicating with Port A
Address
Value set
Setting contents
DM6600
0201 (HEX)
PLC main unit mode setting (monitor mode)
DM6550
0001 (HEX)
RS232C port mode setting (higher–order link)
DM6551
0004 (HEX)
Communication conditions settings (19200 bits/s, 7 bits, even, 1 bit)
Communicating with Port B
Address
Value set
Setting contents
DM6600
0201 (HEX)
PLC main unit mode setting (monitor mode)
DM6555
0001 (HEX)
RS232C port mode setting (higher–order link)
DM6556
0004 (HEX)
Communication conditions settings (19200 bits/s, 7 bits, even, 1 bit)
Communicating with a higher–order link interface unit
Always make sure the CPU mode is set to the monitor mode.
The baud rate is set using the DIP switches and rotary switch on the link interface unit.
For detailed information, please refer to the instruction manual of the unit being used.
Summary of Contents for GT10
Page 9: ...Table of Contents GT10 GT30 viii...
Page 10: ...ix Part I GT10 GT30 Main Unit...
Page 23: ...Safety Precautions GT10 GT30 xxii...
Page 24: ...Chapter 1 Specifications...
Page 37: ...GT10 GT30 1 5 Dimensions 14...
Page 38: ...Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring...
Page 48: ...Chapter 3 Setup...
Page 63: ...GT10 GT30 3 4 Setting the Basic Communication Area GT30 and PLC 40...
Page 64: ...Chapter 4 Connecting and Communicating with the PLC...
Page 94: ...Chapter 5 GT10 Configuration Settings...
Page 115: ...GT10 GT30 5 3 Entering Configuration Settings from the GT10 92...
Page 116: ...Chapter 6 GT30 Configuration Settings...
Page 138: ...Chapter 7 How the Various Functions Are Used...
Page 149: ...GT10 GT30 7 3 GT30 Bit Device Functions 126...
Page 150: ...Chapter 8 Servicing and Maintenance...
Page 157: ...GT10 GT30 8 5 Replacing the Backlight GT30 Only 134...
Page 158: ...Chapter 9 Troubleshooting...
Page 170: ...147 Matsushita Electric Works Europe AG Part II Screen Creation Tool Terminal GTWIN...
Page 174: ...Chapter 10 Preparing GTWIN...
Page 187: ...GT10 GT30 10 4 Procedures for Using GTWIN 164...
Page 188: ...Appendix A Code Tables...
Page 191: ...GT10 GT30 A 2 ASCII Code Table 168...