Specifications

1 GX Configurator-DP

Introduction

This manual...

...is a compact guide to using GX Configurator-DP software suitable both for beginners and

experienced users upgrading from other systems. The manual includes explanations of the terms

and structural concepts about the software and the configuration of an open network system. The

manual provides a precise step-by-step description of how to use GX Configurator-DP including

sample projects. These executable application is used to demonstrate the operation of the

program with the help of the examples provided in this manual. The PLC series MELSEC Q

Series is designated as MELSEC system Q in this manual.

If you are not yet familiar with MS Windows...

... please at least read the Windows Fundamentals section in the Windows User's Guide, or work

through the Windows Tutorial accessible through the Help menu of the Windows Program

Manager. This will teach you what you need to know about using the basic elements of Microsoft

® Windows, and the operating procedures that are identical in all Windows application programs.

If you have problems with parameter settings, ...

... please refer to the user´s manuals of the concerning open network modules.

If you get stuck...

... do not despair, help is never far away! If you run up against seemingly insoluble problems, or if

you have questions about GX Configurator-DP or the connected programmable logic controller

(PLC) configuration, please first refer to the manuals and documentation. Many answers and

solutions can also be found directly in the GX Configurator-DP context-sensitive online help

system, which can always be accessed by pressing the <F1> key. Make use of the Index

command in the Help menu as well, as this will often locate the information you need. If you

cannot find answers to your questions in any of these places, contact your local MITSUBISHI

ELECTRIC representative or call our European headquarters in Ratingen directly. The addresses

and phone numbers are provided on the back covers of all our manuals.