[External PLC Simulator Connection] dialog box displays when the following operating environment is set up.
Required software is installed
33.5.1 Required Software
Device/PLC used in the GP-Pro EX project is supported by the external PLC simulator
33.5.2 Supported Drivers/CPUs
For details about the operating environment, please see the following.
33.5.1 Operating Environment
Connects with an external PLC simulator.
Sets a connection between GP-Pro EX and the external PLC simulator.
Select to check display unit operations with the PLC.
When you want to check screen operations only, clear the [Connects with an external PLC simulator] check box.
33.2 Checking Display Unit operations on the Computer
Please select the equipment that will be connecting to the external PLC simulator.
Device/PLC
Select the name of the driver for simulation.
From [Project] menu, point to [System Settings] and click [Device/PLC] to open the dialog box. Select the driver from the [Manufacturer] and [Series] lists.
Device Name
Select the device name associated with the driver selected in the [Device/PLC] setting.
To specify a [Device Name], from the [Project] menu point to [System Settings] and click [Device/PLC], and then Scroll down to [Device-Specific Settings].
Select Connection Type
You can set up when the [Connects with an external PLC simulator] check box is selected.
The supported CPUs are different depending on the device/PLC manufacturer you are using.
For more details, please refer to the following.
33.5.2 Supported Drivers/CPUs
Type Select the CPU type for the external PLC simulator. |
CPU Select the CPU model for the external PLC simulator. |