Rockwell Automation GMLC Installation Manual - Manual (Page 8)

8 Connecting a Controller to Your PC
Publication GMLC- 5.3-CDI - March, 1999
Connecting a Controller to Your PC
When you are developing your GML Commander diagram,
your computer does not need to communicate directly with the
motion controller. However, when you are using GML
Commander to perform controller setup and debugging, the
motion controller must be connected to your PC.
An RS-232C serial link using a standard RS-232C cable allows
communications between the PC and the stand-alone motion
controller. RS-232C cables are available at computer stores or
from Allen-Bradley.
To connect a motion controller to your PC:
1.
Turn off both the PC and the motion controller.
2. Connect the PC’s com1, com2, com3, or com4 serial port
to Serial Port A on the motion controller.
Note: You can use com1, com2, com3, or com4, depending
on the system properties Port setting you defined in
GML Commander. For more information, see Setting
System Properties chapter in this manual. Also, refer
to the Installation and Setup manual for your motion
controller.