The following figure explains the flow of screen or logic program creation such as GP-Pro EX installation, startup, new screen creation, and connection with device/PLC. Click each reference to go to the corresponding page.

01

Install

"Installation Guide" provided with CD-ROM

02

Start GP-Pro EX and create a new project

[5.2.2 Setup Procedure ■ Starting]

Set the GP and device/PLC type and the device/PLC communication environment.

03

Create a new screen

[5.2.2 Setup Procedure ■ Creating/Saving]

04

Create a logic program

[Chapter 29 Logic Programming]

* Only for models supporting the logic function [1.3 List of Supported Features by Model]

05

Assign I/O terminals

[Chapter 30 Controlling External I/O]

06

Edit a screen

Creating a screen

07

Check the communication environment of the device

[GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual]

08

Save the project

[5.2.2 Setup Procedure ■ Creating/Saving]

Error check is executed automatically when saving data.

09

Test the project.

[Chapter 32 Simulation]

You can simulate the project on your PC before transferring data to the display unit.

10

Transfer the project to GP

[33.1 Settings Menu]

You can confirm the communication settings with the device on the display unit. [GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual]

11

Connect the GP with a device

[GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual]

Run