User`s manual

GP-477R/577R Series User's Manual

1-1

Chapter 1

Introduction

1. Operating the GP

2. System Design

3. Optional Equipment

Be sure to follow these steps when operating the GP unit.

1 Preparation Before using the GP, check that all required

hardware is present and read all specification,

wiring, and installation information.

Chapter2, "Specifications",

and Chapter 3, "Installation and Wiring"

2 Screen Design Create a sample screen and design a Tag layout,

with the Screen layout sheets and Tag lists

provided in the Editor software.

GP-PRO/PBIII Operation

Manual

3 Select GP and Using the input areas provided, select the GP

PLC types and the PLC types to be used.

GP-PRO/PBIII Operation

Manual

4 Create Screen/ Run Setup the screen and tags in your screen editing

Screen Setup software according to your Screen Design.

GP-PRO/PBIII Operation

Manual and Tag Reference Manual

5 Transfer Screen Data Transfer the data from the Screen design software

on your PC to the GP unit using the Downloading

Cable. GP-PRO/PBIII

Operation Manual

6 GP/Host Connection Set up the GP so that it can receive data from

the Host (PLC). Chapter

4-3, "Initialize", and PLC Connection Manual

7 Operate the GP Link the GP with the host (PLC) using the

Connection Cable (different cables may be

necessary for different hosts), and then run the unit.

PLC Connection Manual

1.1 Operating the GP

Reference