CHAPTER 6
The predefined protocol function sends and receives packets predefined by using GX Works2, enabling easy
communications with external devices (such as measuring instruments and bar code readers). Protocols can be either
selected from the prepared predefined protocol library, or created and edited by users.
1) Setting protocols
Protocols can be set easily using the predefined
protocol support function of GX Works2.
GX Works2
External device
Remark
When using the predefined protocol function, check the versions of the CPU module and GX Works2. (
Appendix 3)
CHAPTER 6 DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING THE PREDEFINED PROTOCOL
DATA COMMUNICATIONS USING
THE PREDEFINED PROTOCOL
2) Writing protocols
The set protocols are written to the CPU module.
3) Executing protocols
Execute protocols by dedicated instructions.
One dedicated instruction can execute multiple protocols.
Send
Receive
Data communication becomes
possible with the protocol
corresponding to each connected
device.
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External device
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