GT10/GT30

4.10 Through Function

 

 

4.10 Through Function

With the GT series, communication can be set to take place automatically between the COM. and TOOL ports in a “through function”. When the FP series tool software installed in the computer connected to the GT series as shown below is booted, PLC programs can be edited through the GT series.

The through function does not require any special settings, and is always in the standby mode.

PLC

Connected by cable to the COM. port or TOOL port of the PLC

PLC debugging

FPWIN Pro or FPWIN GR are booted on the computer being used to edit the GT series screens, and the PLC programs can be edited and monitored via the GT series.

GT10/GT30

Screen

Screen data

transfer

being sent

cable

and received

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Screen creation tool GTWIN

FP series programming tool

FPWIN Pro or FPWIN GR

Personal computer

CAUTION

Precautions when using the through function

The system should be set up so that the interval for communication retries in the FP series software (FPWIN Pro or FPWIN GR) (A) is larger than that of the GT10 COM. port (B), meaning (A) > (B). If the system is set up so that A = B or A < B, the through function will not work properly.

Restrictions on COM. port connections

If the GT series is connected to the COM. port of the PLC, please be aware that some functions cannot be used, such as rewriting in the RUN mode in FPWIN Pro or FPWIN GR.

Precautions when connecting the FP Programmer II to the TOOL port

If the FP Programmer II is connected to the TOOL port of the GT series, the operating voltage of the GT series should be set to 25V DC or less. Also, the GT series should not be left connected to the

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