Procedure - When using a driver that does not support automatically updating the timeThe display unit clock is updated periodically, or on a specified timing. The display unit reads the value from the defined address as the clock data.
Procedure - When using a driver that does not support automatically updating the time
When using any of the following devices/PLCs, you can automatically load the clock data from the device/PLC to the display unit without specifying a device address.
Procedure - Automatically updating the time
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Manufacturer |
Series |
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation |
FX Series CPU Direct FX Series Computer Link Q/QnA Series Ethernet |
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Omron Corporation |
CS/CJ Series HOST Link CS/CJ Series Ethernet |
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Panasonic Electric Works SUNX Co., Ltd. |
FP Series Computer Link SIO |
For models supporting the Clock Update Settings, refer to the following.
1.5 Supported Features
Even if you use one of the above drivers, you may not be able to automatically update the time depending on the device/PLC CPU. For supported CPUs, see the associated driver's "GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual".
When resetting or turning OFF a GP-4100 series, GP-4201TM, or GP-4301TM display unit, its clock is initialized. Use the clock update feature to automatically set the display unit clock. Please refer to the Settings Guide for details.
5.5.1 Common - Clock Update Settings
Procedure - Automatically updating the time
Read the device/PLC clock and update the display unit clock every hour.
From the [Common Settings], select [Clock Update Settings].
Select the [Enable Clock Updates] check box, and from the [Get From Device] list select the device/PLC for updating the clock.
From the [Update Trigger] list select [Frequency], and specify an interval of 60 minutes.
Click [OK].
Procedure - When using a driver that does not support automatically updating the time
Read data from addresses D10 to D15 and update the display unit clock every hour.
From the [Common Settings], select [Clock Update Settings].
Select the [Enable Clock Updates] check box, and from the [Get From Device] list select the device/PLC for updating the clock.
From the [Update Trigger] list select [Frequency], and specify an interval of 60 minutes.
Select the [Customize] check box.
In the [Time Area Start Address] field define the first address with the clock data. In the [Read Area Size] field define the number of words that store the clock data. For example, [Read Area Size] = 6, [Format] = [Word]
For each address, specify what is stored in the word, [Year], [Month], [Day], [Hours], [Minutes], or [Seconds].
Click [OK].