4 SETTINGS AND PROCEDURES PRIOR TO OPERATION
4.2 Settings and Procedures Prior to Operation
The outline of the procedure before operation is shown below.
Start
Check which functions and specifications are to be used
Connect the module with an external device using a cable
Connect GX Developer and QCPU with a cable
Perform various settings with GX Developer
•Connection of the Q series C24 and an external device
•See Section 4.4 in this manual.
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•I/O assignment setting of the Q series C24
•Setting of operation mode and transmission specifications for the Q series C24 and the external device
•See Section 4.5 in this manual.
Perform individual station tests | • ROM/RAM/switch tests of the Q series C24 | ||
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Perform a loopback test from the external device
Set an operation mode with GX Developer
Perform auto refresh setting with GX
•When communication using the MC protocol is possible between the Q series C24 and the external device, set the operation mode for MC protocol communication and perform a loopback test.
•See Section 4.8 in this manual.
•Set an operation mode for the data communication system between the Q series C24 and the external device.
•See Section 4.5.2 in this manual.
•A setting that automatically refreshes the status of the Q series C24 and error data to the GX
•See Sections 4.6 and 8.3 in this manual.
Change setting values to use various functions with GX
•It is possible to change setting values for various functions, including special functions.
•See the explanation for each function in the applicable sections and manuals.
•See Chapter 8.
• Transmission and reception for the data communication system
Transmission and receive data • See the explanation for each function in the applicable sections and manuals.
Communication using non | Communication using | Communication using MC protocol | Communication using |
procedure protocol | bidirectional protocol | (see the Reference Manual) | special functions |
(see Chapter 6) | (see Chapter 7) |
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