Configure settings to communicate with the device/PLC using scripts.
Type
Select [D-Script/Global D-Script] to use the "SIO Port Operation" function, which communicates using a serial port for D-script or Global D-script. Select [Extended Script] to use extended scripts.
Port
Select a port for scripts from [COM1], [COM2] or [USB-SIO].
If the port is also used for other devices/PLCs, is displayed to the right of the [Port].
Communication Settings
Configure communication settings.
This is not displayed when the [Type] is [Do Not Use].
[Communication Settings] differ depending on the device/PLC selected. For details on the settings of the device/PLC, see "GP-Pro EX Device Connection Manual."
Communication Settings
Type Select the communication method from [RS232C], [RS422/485 (4wire)], or [RS422/485 (2wire)].
Communication Speed
Select a communication speed from [2400], [4800], [9600], [19200], [38400], [57600] or [115200].
Data Length
Choose the communication data length from [7 bit] or [8 bit].
Parity
Select the communication parity bit from [None], [Odd], or [Even].
Stop Bit
Choose the communication stop bit length: [2 bit] or [1 bit].
Flow Control
If the communication method is [RS232C], select the communication control method from [None], [RTS/CTS] or [ER (DTR/CTS)].
When [Port] is set to [USB/SIO], the setting becomes [None].
5V Power Supply
If the communication method is [RS232C], designate whether or not to specify the 5V power supply. Only set it to [Enable] if the connected device requires a power supply. If a 5V power supply is not needed and you select Enable, damage can occur to the connected device or the display unit. Confirm the specifications of the connected device and cable before setting this.