Specifications

69 GX Configurator-DP

Transfer Setup

Introduction

GX Configurator-DP is capable of downloading configuration data to the PROFIBUS master

module via a variety of different communication types. The master module can be located in a

PLC rack directly connected to the PC or in a PLC rack, which is connected to other PLCs in a

separate network.

Note:

The transfer setup is only available in master projects, not in slave projects.

For successful network settings you should be familiar with the characteristics of MELSEC

Ethernet and MELSECNET/10 and consult the corresponding manuals.

Note:

For access to QnA and System Q CPU via MAC select direct connection to CPU port.

The PC-side serial port on the MAC must be set to the same settings as the CPU-side

port, i.e. 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, odd parity and baud rate as set in the respective GX

Configurator-DP transfer path. You can set this parameters with the E-Designer. Select

the item "Comm Settings..." in the "Transfer" menu of the E-Designer. For details refer to

the Operation Manual of the E-Designer.

Combination of AnU and QnA(S) CPUs in a network:

If GX Configurator-DP is connected to a QnA(S) station in a MELSECNET/10 network,

the QnA(S) CPU must be switched to A mode by hardware switch, if transfer to an AnU is

required.

If QnA(S) CPUs are existing in a MELSECNET/10 network, a QnA(S) CPU must be the

control station.

If QnA(S) and AnU CPUs are existing in a MELSECNET/10, a QnA(S) CPU must be the

control station. The AnU CPU can only be accessed from a QnA(S) CPU with hardware

switch in A mode.

Transfer Setup Handling

Opening the transfer setup and defining a network connection

Click on the Transfer Setup button in the toolbar or select Online/Transfer Setup from the main

menu to open the transfer setup. When a new project is created, a default transfer setup is

automatically added to the project file.

When the user presses the <New> button, the user is first asked to select the CPU type.