The following is an example of the system settings for connecting two displays via
multilink communication. |
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Setting description |
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Setting Item |
Display1 |
Display2 |
Station Number *1 |
0 |
1 |
Communication(Storage Adress)*2 |
[PLC]D00100 |
[PLC]D00100 |
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*1: |
Set a unique station
number (0 to 15) for each display. |
*2: |
Set the same device name and address for each PLC, but do not use the default address used
in the system data area. |
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NOTE |
The storage address format
varies depending on the external device being used. |
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Setting Procedure |
1. |
<GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.0 or later> |
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<GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.7 or earlier> |
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In the [Project Window] of the Work Space, select [Display Unit]. |
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In the [System Settings] window of the Work Space, select [Display Unit]. |
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2. |
Select the [System Area] tab and check [Enable Multilink]. |
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NOTE |
The Multilink setting is available only when a driver that supports the multilink connection
is selected. |
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3. |
Set the [Station Number] and [Communication] as follows. |
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4. |
Customize the multilink settings as necessary. Click the [Customize] button
and set the [Operation Priority], [Monopolize Touch Panel], and [Cancel Monopoly After] in the Customize setting box. |
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5. |
Set the communication for the display unit.
For the details, see GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection
Manual. |
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6. |
Transfer the setting data to the Display 1. |
7. |
Repeat the procedures 1 to 6 and transfer the data to the Display 2. |
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NOTE |
The MultiLink setting and the Customize setting can also be set in the display unit's Offline
mode. Go to the Offline mode and select [Main Unit Settings] -> [System Area Settings] -> [MultiLink Setting]. |
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