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Using NPST-GR Programming Support Tool
The tools to be prepared ; NPST-GR Software
:AFP266538
FP Peripheral Cable
:AFP5520(0.5m) or AFP5523(3m)
RS422/232C Adapter :AFP8550
RS232C Cable
: Refer to page 91.
Computer
: IBM PC-AT 100 % compatible
MS-DOS(PC-DOS) Ver.3.3 or later
1. Connect the RS422 port on the CPU to the RS422 port on the RS422/232C Adapter with the FP Peripheral
Cable. Then, connect the RS232C port on the RS422/232C Adapter to RS232C port on your computer using an
RS232C cable.
Note:
2. Start the NPST-GR software on the computer.
Set the NPST configurations.
<PLC Type, Port selection, Transmission rate, etc.>
3. Put the NPST-GR program in the ONLINE mode and then place the CPU in the PROG. mode.
4. Select “SET SYSTEM REG” from the NPST MENU and select the PC LINK CTRL function using function
keys.(“LINK 0” or “LINK 1”)
•Link relay(L)
•Link data register(LD)
• Be sure to check the NPST configuration using the "Esc" menu.
P/W PC LINK 0
P/W PC LINK 1
Description
System register 40
50
Link relay(L) area size setting
number
42
52
Starting address for the send relay link area
43
53
Send relay link area size
P/W PC LINK 0
P/W PC LINK 1
Description
System register 40
50
Link relay(L) area size setting
number
42
52
Starting address for the send relay link area
43
53
Send relay link area size