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Preface
GFK-1115 iii
This manual provides a quick guide to installing and operating PANELWARE™ Panels,
describes configuration techniques, and outlines general use of the PANELWARE Configuration
Software (PCS) with GE Fanuc Genius Protocol.
Some of the products mentioned or illustrated in this manual may not be released when this
document is published. Please do not rely on any references made to these units. Your local
GE Fanuc distributor will inform you of any new product releases.
Content of This Manual
Chapter 1. Overview provides a short description of the PCS and outlines the prerequisites for
PCS operation with the PC and the PLC.
Chapter 2. C400 Panel Controller Hardware provides specifications, descriptions of
connections and operational elements, and operating instructions for the C400 Controller.
Chapter 3. Quick Start provides installation instructions and introduces the operation and
functionality of the PCS by means of several easy-to-follow examples.
Chapter 4. Configuring Communication with the PLC contains information on Panel
Controller and PLC interface configurations and describes how to make the connection between
the Panel and PLC.
Chapter 5. Connection Editor describes the PCS function that performs the organization of
variables in the Panel (symbolic names) and addresses in the PLC.
Chapter 6. Demo Project briefly explains how to run the demo projects that are delivered with
the software.
Appendix A. Cabling Information describes the required PCS to PLC and PC interface cables
and provides several cabling diagrams.
Appendix B. Errors / Troubleshooting provides an overview of possible system errors and
explains their causes and possible solutions.