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2 OPERATING GX Works3
2.1 Main Functions of GX Works3
Setting parameters
Users can set parameters for CPU modules, I/O modules, and intelligent function modules.
Reading/writing data from/to the CPU module
Users can read/write created sequence programs from/to the CPU module by using the "Write to PLC" and "Read from PLC"
functions.
Users can edit sequence programs with the online change function even while the CPU module is in the RUN state.
Monitoring and debugging programs
Users can write created sequence programs to the CPU module and monitor data during operation, such as device values.
Programs can be monitored and debugged.
Pressing the buttons
switches the ON/OFF state
of the contact.