Pro-face GP-Pro EX CANopen Slave Driver Connection Manual

This manual describes how to connect the Pro-face Display and an external PLC using the CANopen Slave Driver, covering system configuration, settings, and…

Brand: Pro-face
Category: Industrial Supply
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 26
File format: PDF
File size: 537 KB
Published: 15 October, 2026
Updated: 15 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: A9B03915ADD511951F1671E62989AAE9
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About this manual

This manual details the procedure for connecting a Pro-face Display to an external device, specifically a target PLC, using the CANopen Slave Driver. It outlines the necessary system configurations, including supported external device series and cable diagrams. The document provides instructions on selecting the correct external device model and configuring communication parameters within the GP-Pro EX software or in offline mode.

What's inside

System Configuration
External Device Selection
Communication Settings
Setup Items
Cable Diagrams
Supported Devices
Device Code and Address Code
Error Messages

Specifications

Maximum number of connectable slaves	127
Number of Devices/PLCs supported	1 to 4
Domain object limit	8 objects
Domain object length limit	3072 words or less

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum number of connectable slaves?

The maximum number of connectable slaves is 127, though this may differ depending on the master in use.

Can EDS and DCF files be imported to the slave?

No, EDS and DCF files cannot be imported to the slave.

What happens if the CANopen slave module cannot detect the baud rate?

If the module cannot detect the baud rate within five seconds, the error RHxx145 is displayed.

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