1. Start GP-Pro EX and create a new project file.
39.2.1 Creating a Project using GP-Pro EX - SP5000 Series Open Box
2. Connect the display unit to a computer
For USB cables that can be used for transfer, refer to the following.
34.2 Transferring Project Files via USB Transfer Cable
Proceed to Step 3 if you want to transfer without connecting the display unit using a USB cable, LAN cable etc.
3. Transfer project files to the display unit
4. Confirm that there is communication between the connected device/PLC and the display unit.
Refer to each manufacturer's Device/PLC connection manual regarding the PLC connection cable.
5. Start the Launcher, and configure the unit as necessary.
Refer to the "SP5000 Series Open Box Reference Manual". You can download the manual from our support site (http://www.pro-face.com/trans/en/manual/1001.html).
6. Configure the programming application using the API, and then create your program.
This is the same as using user applications on the IPC Series. Refer to Steps 5 onwards.
38.5.1 Procedure - Retrieve WinGP information or Operate WinGP from user application
However, the Visual Basic 6.0 sample programs do not work on the SP5000 Series.
7. Set up the created user application on the display unit
8. Start the application on the display unit.
The method for starting the application is the same as for WinGP on the IPC Series.