Checking the Communication Status (Parallel Interface)

Check the communication status with the external devices that are connected with a parallel interface. You can check whether wiring and communication settings are done properly.
  1. On the Main screen, tap [System] - [Communication] - [Parallel].
    The Parallel window is displayed.
  2. Tap [Confirmation] to check I/O status.
    Parallel - Confirmation window
    Table: About Displayed Contents on Screen
    Display
    Description
    STEP
    Input status of each signal from the external device to the controller is displayed.
    When a signal is input, the background color becomes red..
    DSA
    DI
    RUN
    Output status of each signal is displayed.
    When a signal is output, the background color becomes red.
    Specifies output states of signals from controller to external devices.
    Modification of ON, OFF, 0 and 1 can be simulated even if no inspection is conducted.
    GATE
    BUSY
    OR
    ERR
    READY
    DO
  3. Change the contents to be sent.
    Parallel - Confirmation window
    Whenever switching "ON"/"OFF", the changed contents are displayed on monitors of external devices. Please verify it.
  4. Tap [OK].
    The Parallel window closes.