FX Series Computer Link Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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4.2
Setup Items in Off-Line Mode
Communication Settings
To display the setting screen, touch [Device/PLC Settings] from [Peripheral Settings] in off-line mode. Touch the
External Device you want to set from the displayed list.
• Refer to the Maintenance/Troubleshooting manual for information on how to enter off-line
mode or about the operation.
Cf.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting Manual "2.2 Off-line 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
Select the communication control method to prevent overflow of transmission and reception
data.
Timeout (s)
Use an integer from 1 to 127 to enter the time (s) for which 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 Display retransmits the command.
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