Click [Next] after the setting the display and the following dialog box appears. Select the Device/PLC.
Device/PLC
Set the device/PLC.
Number of Devices/PLCs
Defines the number of device/PLC drivers. The number of units that can be connected varies depending on the display unit.
1.5 Supported Features
Manufacturer
Select the device/PLC maker name.
Series
Select the series for the device/PLC selected in [Maker].
Recent Device/PLC
Displays the maker name and series name of up to three devices/PLCs recently specified in the [New Project File] dialog box. Click each display to specify the [Maker] and [Series].
Use System Area
Designate whether or not to assign the display unit's internal system data area to the device/PLC.
5.4.6 System Settings [Display Unit] - [System Area] Settings Guide
Refer to the manual of this Device/PLC
Displays the page in "GP-Pro EX Device Connection Manual" that describes the device/PLC selected.
Connection Method
Set the connection method of the display unit and device/PLC.
Port
Select the port to allocate to the device/PLC from [USB/SIO(RS422/485)], [Ethernet (UDP)], [Ethernet (TCP)], or a serial port, such as [COM1].
When using a USB/RS-422/485 conversion adapter, select [USB/SIO(RS422/485)].
For a list of display modles that support the USB/RS-422/485 conversion adapter, please see the following:
1.5 Supported Features
Additionally, for devices you can connect with the USB/RS-422/485 conversion adapter and its connection methods, refer to the
"GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual".
Device Information
Displays the top page of the "GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual".