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3.2 Communication Parameters of GT Series
For connecting GT series and FP7, the communication parameters of GT series and FP7 should be set
with GTWIN. Select "FIle" - "Configuration" - "GT Configuration" from the menu of GTWIN, and set the
parameters in the "Communication Parameters" page.
Settings
Baud rate Select a baud rate. Set the same baud rate as that of FP7.
Data length Select a data length. Set the same data length as that of FP7.
Select a communication parity. Set the same parity as that of FP7.
Retry
Set the number of retries when a communication error occurs. Communication
is retried for the specified number of times. When communication is not
achieved, it is considered as an error.
Wait
Set the wait time for a response being returned from PLC after the transmission
of a command from GT to PLC. When no response is received within the
specified wait time, the process is retried.
Display error code
Select whether error codes are displayed at the top right of the screen or not
when errors including a communication error are detected.
"Off" Error codes are not displayed.
"On (Hold)"
Error codes are displayed. Once an error is detected, the
error code is held even after recovery from the error state.
"On (Unhold)"
Error codes are displayed. When the GT is recovered from
an error, the error code display is cleared.
Transmission
For connecting with RS232C or RS422, specify "0". For connecting with RS485,
adjust the setting with the GT and FP7 actually connected.