Ethernet Gateway for SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS Driver
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
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2 External Device Selection
Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items Setup Description
Number of Devices/PLCs
Use an integer from 1 to 4 to enter the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the
display.
Manufacturer
Select the manufacturer of the External Device to be connected. Select "Siemens
AG".
Series
Select a model (series) of the External Device to be connected and connection
method. Select "Ethernet Gateway for SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS".
Check the External Device which can be connected in "Ethernet Gateway for
SIMATIC MPI/PROFIBUS" in system configuration.
"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Port
Select the Display port to be connected to the External Device. Select "Ethernet
(TCP)".
Use System Area
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device
(memory) of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External
Device’s ladder program to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method
Area)"
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] -
[System Area] Settings Guide"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area
Settings"
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