5UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-AD)

5.2 Installing and Uninstalling the Utility Package

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See "Method of installing the MELSOFT Series" attached with the utility package regarding the install and uninstall operation for the utility package.

5.2.1 User precautions

The following provides the precautions on using the GX Configurator-AD:

(1) Important safety information

Since GX Configurator-AD is add-in software for GX Developer, read "Safety Precautions" and the basic operating procedures in GX Developer's operating manual.

(2) About installation

The GX Configurator-AD is an add-in package for GX Developer Version 4 or later products. Therefore, install GX Configurator-AD in a personal computer in which GX Developer Version 4 or a later product has been installed.

(3) About display-screen errors while using the intelligent function

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There may be cases in which the screen will not properly display while the intelligent function module utility is being used, due to a lack of system resources. If this occurs, close the intelligent function module utility first and then GX Developer (program, comments, etc.) and other applications. Next, restart GX Developer and the intelligent function module utility.

(4) To start the intelligent function module utility

(a) In GX Developer, select "QCPU (Q mode)" for the PLC series and specify the project.

If something other than "QCPU (Q mode)" is selected for the PLC series, or if the project is not specified, the intelligent function module utility will not start.

(b) Multiple intelligent function module utilities can be started.

However, the [Open file]/[Save file] intelligent function module's parameter operations can only be performed by a single intelligent function module utility. Other intelligent function module utilities can perform the [Monitor/test] operation only.

(5) How to switch screens when two or more intelligent function module utilities are started

When two or more intelligent function module utility screens cannot be displayed side by side, use the task bar to change the intelligent function module utility screen so that it is displayed on top of other screens.

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Mitsubishi Electronics Q68ADV, Q68ADI, Q64AD user manual User precautions, Important safety information, About installation

Q68ADV, Q68ADI, Q64AD specifications

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