Monitor Function - LG GLOFA-GM Series User Manual

Chapter 5 Frame Editor

5.2.4 Monitor function

When data is transmitted or received via this communication module, it needs checking if actually transmitted well or
what kind of data is received. Usually, protocol analyzer has been used for checking the data in spite of the
troublesome procurement. However, to shoot the trouble, receiving monitor function is provided for Frame Editor to
view the data received by the other station along with transmission monitor function to view the data transmitted from
self-station.
1) Receiving monitor
Receiving monitor views the data transmitted from external devices via Cnet I/F module using Cnet module. If
basic parameters of Cnet I/F module are set correctly as agreed with communication type, the receiving monitor
can fill the role of monitoring regardless of different frame definition or station number setting to inspect
communication status as required.
A) First, run Frame Editor and select [Online]-[Connect] to connect with CPU.
B) Select menu [Monitor]-[Receive Frame] to display dialog box for selecting channel to monitor as below.
C) Select slot No. and Channel where module is inserted, and click on [OK] button.
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