(3)To learn about data communication functions and detailed explanations

(a)To learn about the communication functions

Section 3.4 describes an overview of the serial communication module functions.

(b)To learn about detailed explanations of the communication functions

The basic communication methods are described in Chapters 5 to 7.

Special functions are described in the User's Manual (Application).

(4)To learn about data communication functions and programming

(a)To learn how to read data from and written to the PLC CPU

Data is read from and written to the PLC CPU with a communication

function using the MC protocol.

Details are described in the Reference Manual.

Appendix 7 describes an overview of the communication support tool (MX Component) that supports communication using the MC protocol.

(b)To learn how to send and receive data between the PLC CPU and the external devices

Data communication between the PLC CPU and the external devices is performed with a communication function using the non procedure protocol or the bidirectional protocol.

Chapter 6 explains details of the communication functions and programming using the non procedure protocol.

Chapter 7 explains details of the communication functions and programming using the bidirectional protocol.

(5)To learn how to check for error occurrences and take corrective actions

Chapter 10 describes troubleshooting, how to check for errors, and detailed explanations of error codes.

(6)To learn about functions that have been added or changed in function version B

Section 1.3 lists the functions that have been added or changed as well as manuals that provide detailed explanations hereof.

Appendix 1.1 provides a breakdown of the functions of Q series C24/GX Configurator-SC by function version/software version.

A - 17

A - 17