What Is Multi-Channel Function? - Mitsubishi Electric GT1685 Connection Manual

22. MULTI-CHANNEL FUNCTION

22.1 What is Multi-channel Function?

Multi-channel Function is a function to monitor up to four FA controllers (PLC CPU, temperature controller, inverter, etc.)
on one GOT by writing multiple communication drivers in the GOT.
(For GT155 , up to two controllers (two channels))
Installing multiple
communication drivers
POINT POINT POINT
(1) Before using the multi-channel function
This manual describes the procedure to use the multi-channel function, based on the following system
configuration example.
(2) System configuration when the multi-channel function is used
The system configuration between GOT and the controllers is the same as that of when not using the multi-
channel function.
For the system configuration between GOT and the controllers, refer to the following.
(3) Precautions for hardware
To use the multi-channel function, an option function board is required for some GOTs.
The following table shows the required option function boards.
GT16, GT12
GT15
GT14
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22. MULTI-CHANNEL FUNCTION
22.1 What is Multi-channel Function?
22.2.1 Bus connection and serial connection
22.2.2 Ethernet multiple connection
Each chapter indicating the system configuration
GOT
Not necessary
GT15-QFNB, GT15-QFNB16M, GT15-QFNB32M,
GT15-QFNB48M, GT15-MESB48M
Not necessary
Channel No.1
Bus connection
Channel No.2
OMRON PLC
connection
Channel No.3
Temperature
controller
connection
Channel No.4
Servo amplifier
connection
Option function board
Monitoring the devices
of FA controllers