External Device Selection - Siemens SIMATIC S5 Series Manual

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External Device Selection

Select the External Device to be connected to the Display.
Setup Items
Number of Devices/
PLCs
Manufacturer
Series
Port
Use System Area
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
Enter an integer from 1 to 4 to define the number of Devices/PLCs to connect to the display.
Select the manufacturer of the External Device to connect. Select "Siemens AG".
Select the External Device model (series) and the connection method. Select "SIMATIC S5
3964(R)".
In System configuration, make sure the External Device you are connecting is supported by
"SIMATIC S5 3964(R)".
"1 System Configuration" (page 3)
Select the Display port to connect to the External Device.
Check this option to synchronize the system data area of the Display and the device (memory)
of the External Device. When synchronized, you can use the External Device's ladder
program to switch the display or display the window on the Display.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "LS Area (Direct Access Method Area)"
This feature can also be set in GP-Pro EX or in the Display's offline mode.
Cf. GP-Pro EX Reference Manual "System Settings [Display Unit] - [System Area]
Settings Guide"
Cf. Maintenance/Troubleshooting Guide "Main Unit - System Area Settings"
Setup Description
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SIMATIC S5 3964(R) Driver