Settings Related To Controller Communication Unit (Optional); Overview Of Controller Communication Unit - Panasonic GP-X Series User Manual

5.3 Settings Related to Controller Communication Unit (Optional)

5.3.1 Overview of Controller Communication Unit

Using the controller communication unit (GP-XCOM) (optional) and link
cable for controller communication unit (SL-F150/F250/F1000) (optional),
data communication among multiple controllers becomes possible, and
calculation between two units, setting data transfer, multiple settings via RS-
232C can be used.
Up to eight controllers can be connected. Values detected at two arbitrary
units can be calculated, and judgment is issued for the result of the
calculation.
Using commands in communication via RS-232C, entry of conditions to
connected controllers or data loading can be easily made.
Through combinations with optional intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM)
(optional), data can be analyzed through various data entry and data
buffering.
Each controller of the connected network must be given an address.
Give the address setting at each controller.
Turn the terminator switch on the GP-XCOM controller located at the end of
the network.
*Note that calculation is disabled if the same address is given to two or more
controllers.
When GP-XCOM is used to link controllers to calculate, the calculation
sampling period varies according to the number of connected units. The
sampling period is approx. 800 s if eight units are connected.
The sampling period may vary according to the quality of the communication
signals.
Take care of the following when using GP-XCOM.
1) Calculation between two units can be made only in the manual mode for
normal measurement. If holding measurement is selected, calculation is
disabled. As well, a trigger input setting disables calculation. In summary,
check the following setting items.
・ Set the application mode
Set the holding measurement selection
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Set Trigger selection
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