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DuRApulse GS4 AC Drive User Manual – 1st Ed, Rev A - 10/20/2017
Chapter 8: GSLogic Introduction
PurPoSe of tHiS CHaPter
This chapter is intended as an overview and quick-start guide to get your first GS4 PLC program
quickly up and running.
For More detailed inForMation
For further explanation of the GS4 PLC user interface, instruction set, and PLC implementation,
please refer to the GSLogic Help File. The Help File can be accessed under the “Help” menu or
anywhere you see the “?” symbol. Help on all of the following is located in the GSLogic Help file:
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Full descriptions of the user interface, menu items, windows, and toolbars
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Basics of the GS4 PLC
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Special Function registers
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All GS4 PLC instructions
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Memory addressing and data types
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Using the digital and analog I/O
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Communication with the PLC and MODBUS addresses
GSloGiC introDuCtion
GSLogic is the GS4 drive PLC programming software for the AutomationDirect GS4 family of drives.
It is designed to enable you to perform a variety of GS4 PLC programming functions. Windows
editing functions like cut, copy, paste, multiple windows, etc., are supported. GSLogic also
provides for register editing, settings, file reading, saving, online monitoring settings, and other
convenience functions, such as:
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Upload/download GS4 drive PLC program files to the onboard PLC
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Create new GS4 drive PLC programs
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Edit GS4 drive PLC programs
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Archive/store multiple drive PLC programs on your PC or the GS4 drive keypad
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Control GS4 drive PID loops (FPID instructions)
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View in real time all GS4 PLC registers
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Print GS4 drive PLC program files
GSLogic includes an integral help file that includes software instructions, how to use GSLogic,
and how to use the GS4 PLC.