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5.1 GT Configuration Settings
Before using the GT for the first time, it must be set up by entering the GT configuration settings
indicated below. Always check and enter the settings under “Basic communication area to PLC”.
Reference: <Chapter 3 Setup>
There are two types of GT configuration settings.
1. Entering configuration settings from GTWIN screen creation tool
With this method, GT configuration settings are entered from GTWIN screen creation tool, and the GT
configuration file is sent to the GT main unit. Most items can be set using this method.
2. Entering configuration settings from the GT main unit
Some of the settings, such as the communication parameters, the internal clock, and adjustments of the
liquid crystal display contrast, can be set using the system menu of the GT main unit. Settings are
entered using the touch switches on the front of the panel.
Explanation of this function:
Items in the GT Configuration Settings
Items that can be set from GTWIN
Items that can be set
either way
Items that can be set from
the GT system menu
Title setting Communication parameters LCD contrast setting
Type of PLC connected Communication parameters
Basic communication area to PLC Memory initialization
Communication parameters Self-diagnosis
Auto-paging screen settings
Clock division setting for the
internal clock
Note)
Startup screen (default screen) settings
Reference destination setting for clock
Backlight control
Touch sounds
Hold PLC device
Note)
GT internal device hold
Note)
Note) This is available only for GT11 and GT30.
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