Digital Controller SIO Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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4.2
Settings in Off-Line Mode
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Equipment Settings] in the off-line
mode. Touch External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
• Please refer to Maintenance/Troubleshooting for more information on how to enter off-line mode
or about operation.
Cf:
Maintenance/Troubleshooting "2.2 Offline Mode"
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
Select speed between the External Device and the Display.
Data Length
Select data length.
Parity
Select how to check parity.
Stop Bit
Select stop bit length.
Flow Control
Display 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.
Retry
In case of no response from the External Device, use an integer from 0 to 255 to enter how
many times the Display retransmits the command.
