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FX Series PLC User's Manual - Data Communication Edition
Programming Communication
6 Connection Setting for Personal Computer
6.3 Communication Test (GX Works2)
A
Common Items
B
N:N Network
C
Parallel Link
D
Computer Link
E
Inverter
Communication
F
Non-Protocol
Communication
(RS/RS2 Instruction)
G
Non-Protocol
Communication
(FX
2N
-232IF)
H
Programming
Communication
I
Remote
Maintenance
Apx.A
Discontinued
models
6.3 Communication Test (GX Works2)
GX Works2, Windows software for personal computers, has a function to test communication with PLC.
Execute the communication test using the following procedure:
This section explains the method using GX Works2.
1 In the project view area of the navigation window, double-click [Connection
Destination View] [Connection destination data name].
The window below appears.
Caution
In GX Works2, [Transfer Setup] can be selected even while the monitor function window is open.
2 Executing the communication test
Click [Connection test] button to execute the communication test.
Click [OK] button.
OK NG
The communication test
finished normally
Verify that the connection method is correct:
- Port (COM) number in the personal computer
- Cable configuration