GT10/GT30

GT10/GT30 Usage Procedures

 

 

GT10/GT30 Usage Procedures

If you are using the GT10/GT30 for the first time, please follow the procedure outlined below.

Procedure For Using the GT10/GT30

1. Confirm the items included with the product.

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Please confirm that all of the items have been included with the product you have purchased. Products are carefully checked before being shipped, but if you do find anything missing, please contact your dealer.

2. Confirm the items listed under “Safety Precautions”.

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Before using your product, please make sure you read the items listed under “Safety Precautions”, in order to make sure your product is used safely. After reading the precautions, please make sure the product is used correctly.

3. Install and wire the main unit.

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Install the main unit, and connect the power supply, PLC connection cable and other wiring. When installing and wiring the product, carefully read the explanation on pages 16 to 19 concerning the installation environment, and make sure the product is installed correctly, in an appropriate environment. For information on connecting the product to the FP series PLC, and on entering communications settings, please see page 42 and subsequent pages.

4. Set up the main unit.

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When the product is shipped from the factory, it is set up with specifications that enable connection to the FP series PLC. If you plan to use the product without changing these settings, no setup is required, but if you plan to change the settings, you will need to follow the setup procedure outlined on page 26, 34 and subsequent pages. Particularly with regard to the basic communication area to the PLC and other devices, please confirm the settings carefully and change only those that are necessary.

Main cases in which setup is necessary

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When the device being connected is a general–purpose serial device (such as a computer or microcomputer board)

When the basic communication area for the device is different from that set when the product is shipped

5. Check communication with the external device (PLC, etc.).

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Check the connections and communication with the external device. Connections and communication with devices in the FP series PLC vary depending on the device, so check the information on page 45 and subsequent pages.

6. Enter the operating environment settings.

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In addition to the setup described at step 4, various detailed settings can be entered for the GT10/GT30 operating environment. Enter any necessary operating environment settings, referring to page 72 and subsequent pages.

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