SIMATIC S5 CPU Direct Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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4.2
Settings in Offline Mode
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings] in the offline
mode. Touch the External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
• Refer to the Maintenance/Troubleshooting guide for information on how to enter offline mode or
about the operation.
Cf.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Offline Mode"
• The number of the setup items to be displayed for 1 page in the offline mode depends on the
Display in use. Please refer to the Reference manual for details.
Setup Items
Setup Description
SIO Type
Select the SIO type to communicate with the External Device.
To make the communication settings correctly, confirm the serial interface specifications
of Display unit for [SIO Type].
We cannot guarantee the operation if a communication type that the serial interface does
not support is specified.
For details concerning the serial interface specifications, refer to the manual for Display
unit.
Speed
Displays the communication speed between the External Device and the Display.
Data Length
Displays data length.
Parity
Displays how to check parity.
Stop Bit
Displays stop bit length.
Flow Control
Displays the communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and
reception data.
Timeout
Use an integer from "1 to 127" to enter the time (s) for which the Display waits for the
response from the External Device.
