User`s manual

Chapter 5 - Initializing the GP

GP-477R/577R Series User's Manual 5-15

Enter the PLC System Data Area and the Unit Number settings here.

• This setup is only necessary when using the Direct Access format.

STARTING ADDRESS OF SYSTEM DATA AREA

Setup the PLC's Data Register (D), Data Memory (DM), etc. allotted by the

STARTING ADDRESS OF SYSTEM DATA AREA.

UNIT NO.

Set up the PLC UNIT number here. Make sure it matches the one set up in

the PLC.

SYSTEM AREA—READING AREA SIZE (0-256)

When using a Block Display Trend Graph, setup the Reading Area Size (in word

units) to match the Trend Graph's data size. Setup when you wish to allocate the

Reading Area in the PLC Data Register (D), or Data Memory (DM).

• If you are not using the Reading Area, leave the 0 default

values intact. High Speed Communications can be secured

as a result.

• When using Hitachi's HIDIC-S10 a Series, an extra item titled

"Extended Memory Address (HIDIC) [000000]" is added to the

above screen display. Values accepted by the extended

memory start address are 0 (memory not extended), and

100000~1FF000.

• When using Matsushita Electric's NEWNET-FP, an extra item titled

"Monitor Register" is added to the screen display. If using 2 or more

CCU's (communication unit) as in the following diagram, and a GP is

connected to each CCU, select 1:1 connection and setup the Monitor

5.5 PLC SETUP

Setup the System Area and the Unit number in this screen. Because 1:1 and

n:1 GP connections utilize different settings, confirm your connection's

needs before using any settings.

With the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows95 “Simulation” feature, the

GP’s “Setup Operation Surroundings” area cannot be used.

1. SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS (1:1)

Note:

Important