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4.6.1 Adding protocols
4 PREDEFINED PROTOCOL SUPPORT FUNCTION
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4.6 Editing Protocols
This section explains how to configure/change protocols to be set to a module on the Protocol Setting screen.
4.6.1 Adding protocols
Add a protocol.
Screen display
Click the "Add" cell, or press the key on the Protocol Setting screen.
Operating procedure
• Set the items on the screen.
Item Description
Selection of Protocol Type to Add -
Type
Select a protocol type to be added.
For "User Protocol Library", click the button and specify the file of user
protocol library.
(
■Protocol type)
Protocol to Add -
Protocol No. Set the number of the protocol to be added.
Manufacturer Set a manufacturer's name of the protocol to be added.
Model Set a model of the protocol to be added.
Protocol Name Set a name of the protocol to be added.
● "Select from Predefined Protocol Library"
When "Select from Predefined Protocol Library" is selected, configure only "Send/Receive Data Storage Area" in a
Non-conversion Variable/Conversion Variable among packet elements.