29.2 System Configuration
29.2.1 GX Developer
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25
BAR CODE READER
CONNECTION
26
PRINTER CONNECTION
27
CNC CONNECTION
28
MULTI-CHANNEL
FUNCTION
29
FA TRANSPARENT
FUNCTION
30
MULTIPLE-GT11
CONNECTION FUNCTION
31
GATEWAY FUNCTION INDEX
29.2.1 GX Developer
The following PLC series support FA transparent function.
1 System configuration and connection conditions
*1 The following shows the types of connections to the PLC and the corresponding communication interfaces.
PLC series
QCPU, QnCPU, ACPU, FXCPU, Motion controller CPU (A Series)
Connection conditions between
GOT and PC
System configuration*1
RS-232
USB
GOT type
PLC GOT GOT PC
Connection type Communication interface of GOT Communication interface of GOT
Bus connection Bus connection unit
RS-232 interface
USB interface
Direct CPU connection
RS-232 interface
USB interface
RS-422 conversion unit
RS-232 communication unit
RS-232 interface
USB interface
RS-422/485 communication unit
(Model:GT15-RS4-9S only)
Direct CPU connection
RS-232 interface USB interface
RS-422 interface
RS-232 interface
USB interface
Connection type
dependant
Communication driver
MAX3m
RS-232 cable
4
PC
3
• Bus connection
• Direct CPU connection
Differs according to the 
connection method
1
MAX2m
5
3
2
USB cable
PC
• Bus connection
• Direct CPU connection
Differs according to the 
connection method