FB Series SIO Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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Selection of External Device
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items
Setup Description
Number of Devices/
PLCs
Enter an integer from 1 to 4 to define the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the
display.
Manufacturer
Select the manufacturer of the External Device to connect. Select "Fatek Automation
Corporation".
Series
Select the model (series) of the External Device to be connected and its connection method.
Select "FB Series SIO".
In System configuration, make sure the External Device you are connecting is supported by
"FB Series SIO".
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"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Port
Select the port of the Display to be connected to the External Device.
Use System Area
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External Device’s
ladder program to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf.
GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method Area)"
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf.
GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] - [System
Area] Settings Guide"
Cf.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area Settings"