SIMATIC S5 CPU Direct 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
Maker
Select the maker of the External Device to be connected. Select "Siemens AG".
Driver
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection method.
Select "SIMATIC S5 CPU Direct".
Check the External Device which can be connected in "SIMATIC S5 CPU Direct" in
system configuration.
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Use System Area
Check this option when you synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the ladder program of
the External Device to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "Appendix 1.4 LS Area (Direct Access
Method)"
This can be also set with GP-Pro EX or in off-line mode of the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual " 5.17.6 Setting Guide of [System Setting
Window]
[Main Unit Settings] Settings Guide
System Area Setting"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting "2.15.1 Settings common to all Display
models
System Area Settings"
Port
Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device.
