5UTILITY PACKAGE (GX Configurator-AD)

5.2.2 Operating environment

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The operating environment of the personal computer where the GX Configurator-AD is used is explained.

Item

Peripheral devices

Installation (Add-in) destination 1

Add-in to GX Developer Version 4 (English version) or later 2

Computer main unit

Personal computer on which Windows® operates.

 

CPU

Refer to the following table "Used operating system and performance required for

 

Required memory

personal computer".

Hard disk

For installation

65 MB or more

free space

For operation

10 MB or more

Display

 

800 600 dot or more resolution 3

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® 95 Operating System (English version)

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® 98 Operating System (English version)

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition Operating System (English version)

Operating system

Microsoft® Windows NT® Workstation Operating System Version 4.0 (English version)

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System (English version)

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Operating System (English version)

 

 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Operating System (English version)

1: Install the GX Configurator-AD in GX Developer Version 4 or higher in the same language.

GX Developer (English version) and GX Configurator-AD (Japanese version) cannot be used in combination, and GX Developer (Japanese version) and GX Configurator-AD (English version) cannot be used in configuration.

2: GX Configurator-AD cannot be used as an add-in with GX Developer Version 3 or earlier versions.

3: Setting fonts Size of Windows R

for "Large Fonts" may cause the text to extend off screen. Therefore,

choose "Small Fonts".

 

 

 

 

 

Used operating system and performance required for personal computer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating system

 

Performance Required for Personal Computer

 

 

CPU

Required memory

 

 

 

 

Windows® 95

 

 

 

Pentium® 133MHz or more

32MB or more

Windows® 98

 

 

 

Pentium® 133MHz or more

32MB or more

Windows® Me

 

 

 

Pentium® 150MHz or more

32MB or more

Windows NT® Workstation 4.0

 

Pentium® 133MHz or more

32MB or more

Windows® 2000 Professional

 

Pentium® 133MHz or more

64MB or more

Windows® XP

 

"XP compatibility

Pentium® 300MHz or more

128MB or more

Professional

 

mode" and "Fast User

 

 

 

Windows® XP

 

Switching" are not

Pentium® 300MHz or more

128MB or more

Home Edition

 

supported.

 

 

 

 

 

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Mitsubishi Electronics Q68ADI, Q68ADV, Q64AD user manual Utility Package GX Configurator-AD Operating environment

Q68ADV, Q68ADI, Q64AD specifications

Mitsubishi Electronics, a renowned leader in automation technology, has developed advanced analog input modules that play a crucial role in numerous industrial applications. Among them, the Q64AD, Q68ADI, and Q68ADV models stand out with their impressive features and capabilities tailored for precise data acquisition and control.

The Q64AD module is designed for high-performance analog signal processing. It offers up to 16 channels of differential input, making it suitable for applications requiring multiple sensor readings simultaneously. The resolution of 16 bits enables accurate data capture, ensuring that subtle variations in process variables, such as temperature or pressure, are detectable. One of its key advantages is the high-speed sampling capability, allowing data collection at rates of up to 100 milliseconds per channel, essential for real-time monitoring in fast-paced environments.

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