Chapter 1. General
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Chapter 1. General
1.1 Guide to Use This Manual
This manual includes specifications, functions and handling instructions for the GLOFA-GM 7U series PLC.
This manual is separated into the following chapters:
No. Title Contents
Chapter 1 General
Describes the contents of this manual, the features of the PLC and
terminologies
Chapter 2 System Configuration
Describes available units and system configurations for the GLOFA-GM7U
series
Chapter 3 General Specifications Describes general specifications of the units used in the GLOFA-GM7U series
Chapter 4 Names of Parts Describes each component, names, and main functions
Chapter 5 Power Supply / CPU
Chapter 6
Input and Output
Specifications
Chapter 7
Usage of Various
Functions
Describes each component’s usage
Chapter 8
Communication
Functions
Describes built-in communication functions
Chapter 9 Installation and Wiring
Describes installation, wiring and handling instructions for insuring the reliability
of the PLC system
Chapter 10 Maintenance
Describes the checklist and method for long-term normal operation of the PLC
system
Chapter 11 Troubleshooting Describes various operation errors and the corresponding corrective actions
Appendix 1 System Definitions Describes parameter settings for the basic I/O and communication modules
Appendix 2 Flag Lists Describes the types and descriptions of various flags
Appendix 3
Function / Function
Block Lists
Describes the types and descriptions of various Functions / Function Blocks
Appendix 4 Dimensions Shows dimensions of the main units and expansion modules
REMARK
This manual does not describe the programming method. For these functions, refer to the related user's manuals.