Chapter 2 Starting and Setting ISPSoft Quick steps to set up a driver: (1) Driver Name Setup Type the Driver Name in the box. Users can input maximum of 31 characters, and special marks such as “_” but not *, #, ?, \, %, @ in the name box. (2) Connection Setup Select a desired connection Type from the drop-down list. The following is a list of the connection types supported by COMMGR. RS232/422/485 Uses COM Port to communicate with PLC hosts. USB (Virtual COM) Some PLC hosts provides USB port, so a PC and PLC host can directly connect through USB. However, before using this connection method, please make sure that the software for the USB driver is installed in the computer.
For more information on methods of installation, please refer to appendix A or other PLC user manuals. Ethernet Uses Ethernet to communicate with PLC hosts. DirectLink (USB) & DirectLink (Ethernet) Used by Delta human-machine interfaces (HMI) for connection. Under normal connection of PLC and HMI, a computer uses an USB or Ethernet to connect with the HMI, and indirectly builds communication with PLC host. Please refer to Delta HMI user manuals for more information on connection and notifications.
DVP Simulator& AH5x0 Simulator & AH5x1 Simulator & AS300 Simulator & AS200 Simulator Serves as virtual channels for simulators regarding all PLC types, but must use corresponding devices for connection in the ISPSoft. (3) Communication Protocol Setup Setup the communication protocol based on the selected connection type. Each type of connection has its own communication protocol setting. The following section will introduce the different types of communication parameter settings. 2-45