Digital GP-2301L, GP-2301T, GP-2301S, GP-2300T, GP-2300S User Manual

GP-2300/2301 Series

User Manual

Digital Electronics Corporation

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face GP-2300/2301 Series programmable
operator interface (hereafter referred to as the "GP unit").

This GP unit, with its expanded functionality and improved overall performance,
is an upgrade of Pro-face's previous GP series panels. GP-2300/2301 Series units
allow you to use the Ethernet (GP-2300 Series only) and CF Card features with­out attaching separately sold expansion units.

Please read this manual carefully as it explains, step by step, how to use the GP
correctly and safely .

Also, in this manual's examples, the Mitsubishi MELSEC-AnA Series PLC is
referred, whenever possible, as a point-to-point connection.

<Note>

1) It is forbidden to copy the contents of this manual, in whole or in part,
except for the user’s personal use, without the express permission of Digital
Electronics Corporation of Japan.

2) The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.

3) This manual has been written with care and attention to detail; however,
should you find any errors or omissions, please contact Digital Electronics
Corporation and inform them of your findings.

4) Please be aware that Digital Electronics Corporation shall not be held liable
by the user for any damages, losses, or third party claims arising from any
uses of this product.

All Company/Manufacturer names used in this manual are the registered trade­marks of those companies.

© 2003 Digital Electronics Corporation

GP-2300/2301 Series User Manual 1

Preface

Preface.........................................................................................................................1

Table of Contents.......................................................................................................2

Essential Safety Precautions....................................................................................6

General Safety Precautions ...................................................................................10

GP-2300/2301 Series Model Names ......................................................................12

Package Contents ....................................................................................................12

UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes .......................................................................13

CE Marking Notes ................................................................................................... 14

Revision Information..............................................................................................14

Documentation Conventions..................................................................................14

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Prior to Operating the GP......................................................................1-1

1.2 System Design ............................................................................................1-2

1.2.1 GP-2300 Series System Design ..................................................... 1-2

1.2.2 GP-2301 Series System Design ..................................................... 1-4

1.3 Accessories..................................................................................................1-8

CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 General Specifications.............................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Electrical ........................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Environmental................................................................................ 2-2

2.1.3 Structural........................................................................................ 2-2

2.2 Functional Specifications........................................................................2-3

2.2.1 Display ........................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.2 Memory.......................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 Touch Panel • Clock....................................................................... 2-4

2.2.4 Interfaces ....................................................................................... 2-5

2.3 Interface Specifications...........................................................................2-6

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces.............................................................................. 2-6

2.3.2 Expansion Serial Interface ............................................................. 2-7

2.3.3 Printer Interface.............................................................................. 2-8

2.4 Part Names and Functions ......................................................................2-9

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2.5 Dimensions............................................................................................... 2-12

2.5.1 GP-2300/2301 Series External Dimensions................................. 2-12

2.5.2 Panel Cut Dimensions.................................................................. 2-13

2.5.3 Installation Fasteners.................................................................... 2-14

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING

3.1 Installation ..................................................................................................3-1

3.1.1 Installation Procedures................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Wiring Precautions ...................................................................................3-6

3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................... 3-6

3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply....................................................... 3-8

3.2.3 Grounding ...................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement ............................................................. 3-9

Preface

3.3 Tool Connector ....................................................................................... 3-10

3.4 Ethernet Cable Connector................................................................... 3-10

3.5 CF Card Insertion and Removal.........................................................3-11

3.5.1 CF Card Handling ........................................................................ 3-13

CHAPTER 4 DATA TRANSFER

4.1 Serial Data Transfer .................................................................................4-1

4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer ...........................................................................4-4

4.2.1 Checking the IP Address................................................................ 4-6

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool.........................................................................4-7

4.3.1 Data Upload and Download........................................................... 4-8

CHAPTER 5 OFFLINE MODE

5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode.......................................................................5-1

5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord.................................................. 5-1

5.1.2 From the Menu Bar ........................................................................ 5-2

5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu..................................................................5-3

5.3 Initialization...............................................................................................5-4

5.4 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................................5-6

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CHAPTER 6 INITIALIZING THE GP

6.1 Initialization Screen.................................................................................6-1

6.2 Initialization Items ...................................................................................6-2

6.3 System Environment Setup ....................................................................6-3

6.3.1 System Setup.................................................................................. 6-3

6.3.2 System Area Setup ......................................................................... 6-4

6.3.3 Global Window Setup.................................................................... 6-6

6.3.4 Character String Data Setup........................................................... 6-7

6.4 Set Up I/O ................................................................................................ 6-10

6.4.1 Set Up SIO ................................................................................... 6-10

6.4.2 Communication Setup.................................................................. 6-12

6.4.3 Set Up Touch Panel...................................................................... 6-13

6.4.4 Display Setup ............................................................................... 6-16

6.4.5 Set Up Printer............................................................................... 6-17

6.4.6 Expansion Serial Setup ................................................................ 6-19

6.4.7 Expansion Serial Environment Setup .......................................... 6-20

6.4.8 Set Up Capture Operation ............................................................ 6-21

6.4.9 FUNCTION SETUP .................................................................... 6-22

6.4.10 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP........................................... 6-22

6.5 PLC Setup................................................................................................ 6-23

6.5.1 Set Up Operation Surroundings (1:1/n:1) .................................... 6-23

6.5.2 Station Setup (n:1) ....................................................................... 6-24

6.5.3 Customize Setup (n:1) ................................................................. 6-26

6.5.4 Ethernet Setup.............................................................................. 6-28

6.5.5 SYSLOG Setup ............................................................................ 6-29

6.5.6 Others Setup................................................................................. 6-30

6.5.7 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................. 6-30

6.6 Initialize Internal Memory.................................................................. 6-31

6.6.1 Initialize GP Memory................................................................... 6-31

6.6.2 Initialize CF Card......................................................................... 6-31

6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX ..................................................................... 6-32

6.7 Set Up Time............................................................................................. 6-33

6.8 Set Up Screen.......................................................................................... 6-34

6.9 Font Setting ............................................................................................. 6-35

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CHAPTER 7 RUN MODE AND ERRORS

7.1 RUN Mode ..................................................................................................7-1

7.1.1 After Connecting the Power Cord.................................................. 7-1

7.1.2 V ia OFFLINE Mode ...................................................................... 7-2

7.2 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................................7-3

7.2.1 Self-Diagnosis Item List ................................................................ 7-3

7.2.2 Self-Diagnosis - Details ............................................................... 7-4

7.3 Troubleshooting .........................................................................................7-7

7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble .............................................................. 7-7

7.3.2 No Display ..................................................................................... 7-8

7.3.3 No GP/Host Communication ....................................................... 7-11

7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond .................................................. 7-13

Preface

7.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP power is turned ON ............................. 7-14

7.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered ............................................... 7-15

7.3.7 Error Screens................................................................................ 7-15

7.4 Error Messages....................................................................................... 7-16

7.4.1 Error Message List ....................................................................... 7-16

7.5 Error Message Details .......................................................................... 7-18

7.5.1 System Errors............................................................................... 7-18

7.5.2 Illeagal Address in Screen Data ................................................... 7-20

7.5.3 PLC Com. Error ........................................................................... 7-21

7.5.4 Clock Setup Error ........................................................................ 7-22

7.5.5 Screen Tag Limit Exceeded (max. of 384)................................... 7-22

7.5.6 OBJ. PLC Has Not Been Setup.................................................... 7-22

7.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors ........................................... 7-23

7.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error ........................................................... 7-24

CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE

8.1 Regular Cleaning ......................................................................................8-1

8.1.1 Cleaning the Display...................................................................... 8-1

8.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement ........................................ 8-1

8.2 Periodic Check Points..............................................................................8-3

8.3 Replacing the Backlight ..........................................................................8-4

INDEX

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Preface

Essential Safety Precautions

This manual includes procedures that must be followed to operate the GP cor­rectly and safely. Be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly
to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit.

Safety Icons

Throughout this manual the following icons are provided next to GP operation
procedures requiring special attention, and provide essential safety information.
These icons indicate the following levels of danger:

Indicates situations where severe bodily

W arning

injury, death or major equipment damage
can occur.

Caution

Indicates situations where slight bodily
injury or machine damage can occur.

WARNINGS

System Design

• Do not create GP touch panel switches that could possibly
endanger the safety of equipment and personnel. Damage
to the GP, its I/O unit(s), cable(s), and other related equip­ment can cause an output signal to remain continuously
ON or OFF and possibly cause a major accident. There­fore, design all monitoring circuits using limit switches,
etc. to detect incorrect device movement. To prevent acci­dents related to incorrect signal output or operation, de­sign all switches used to control vital machine operations
so they are operated via a separate control system.

• Please design your system so that equipment will not
malfunction due to a communication fault between the GP
and its host controller . This is to prevent any possibility of
bodily injury or material damage.

• Do not use the GP unit as a warning device for critical
alarms that can cause serious operator injury, machine
damage or production stoppage. Critical alarm indicators
and their control/activator units must be designed using
stand-alone hardware and/or mechanical interlocks.

• The GP is not appropriate for use with aircraft control
devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data trans­mission (communication) devices, nuclear power control
devices, or medical life support equipment, due to these
devices’ inherent requirements of extremely high levels of

safety and reliability.

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WARNINGS

• Do not create switches used to control machine safety

operations, such as an emergency stop switch, or a GP
touch screen icon. Be sure to install these switches as
separate hardware switches, otherwise severe bodily
injury or equipment damage can occur.

• When using the GP with : transportation vehicles (trains,

cars and ships), disaster and crime prevention devices,
various types of safety equipment, non-life support re­lated medical devices, etc., redundant and/or failsafe
system designs should be used to ensure the proper de­gree of reliability and safety.

Touch Panel

• After the GP’s backlight burns out, unlike the GP’s

“Standby Mode”, the touch panel is still active. If the op­erator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and
touches the panel, a potentially dangerous machine op­eration error can occur.

If your GP's backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the follow-

ing steps to determine if the backlight is actually burned out.

1) If your GP is
screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.

2) Or, if your GP
the screen does not cause the display to reappear,
your backlight is burned out.

Also, use the GP’s built-in “USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER

BACKLIGHT BURNOUT” feature to prevent an accidental
machine operation error. This feature can automatically
detect a burnout and disable the touch screen.

Wiring

• To prevent electrical shock or equipment damage, unplug
the GP unit’s power cord from the power supply prior to
installing or wiring the GP.

• Be sure to replace the GP's plastic terminal block cover
after wiring is completed, since operating the GP without
the cover may lead to an electric shock

• Do not use power beyond the GP's specified voltage

not set to "Standby Mode" and the

is set to Standby Mode, but touching

range. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.

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Preface

WARNINGS

Battery Replacement

• The GP uses a lithium battery for backing up its internal
clock data. If the battery is incorrectly replaced, the bat­tery may explode. To prevent this, please do not replace
the battery yourself. When the battery needs to be re-

placed, please contact your local GP distributor.

Installation/Maintenance

• High voltage runs through the GP. Except for replacing
the backlight, never take apart the GP, otherwise an elec­trical shock can occur.

• Do not modify the GP unit. Doing so may cause a fire or
an electric shock.

• Do not use the GP in an environment where flammable
gasses are present, since operating the GP may cause an
explosion.

CAUTIONS

Installation/Maintenance

• Be sure to securely connect all cable connectors to the GP.
A loose connection may cause incorrect input or output.

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CAUTIONS

Wiring

• Ground the GP's FG line separately from other units’ FG

lines. Putting these FG lines too close may cause an elec­tric shock or unit malfunction. Be sure to use a grounding
resistance of 100

ΩΩ

Ω or less and a 2mm

ΩΩ

your country’s applicable standard.

• Be sure the GP's rated voltage is within the designated

range, and that the power terminal lines are correctly
attached. If the voltage supplied differs from the rated
voltage, or incorrect wiring or grounding is performed, it
may cause a fire or unit malfunction.

• Use only the designated torque to tighten the GP's termi-

nal block screws. If these screws are not tightened firmly,
it may cause a short-circuit, fire, or GP malfunction.

2

or thicker wire, or

• Be careful that metal filings and wiring debris do not fall

inside the GP, since they can cause a fire, GP malfunc­tion, or incorrect unit operation.

Display Device/CF Card

• The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant and if

for any reason the panel is damaged and this liquid con­tacts any part of your body, be sure to wash that area with
running water for 15 minutes. If any of this liquid enters
your eye, flush your eye for 15 minutes with running water
and contact a physician.

• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, be sure the CF

Card ACCESS lamp is not lit. If you do not, CF Card inter­nal data may be damaged or lost.

• While a CF Card is being accessed, NEVER turn OFF or

reset the GP, or insert or remove the CF Card. Prior to
performing these operations, create and use a special GP
application screen that will prevent access to the CF
Card.

Refer to GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual

(included in the screen editor software package)

Unit Disposal

• When this unit is disposed of, it should be done so ac-

cording to your country's regulations for similar types of
industrial waste.

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General Safety Precautions

 About the Operation Environment

• Do not strike the touch panel with a hard or pointed object, or press

on the touch panel with too much force, since it may damage the
touch panel or the display.

• Do not install the GP where the ambient temperature can exceed the

allowed range. Doing so may cause the GP to malfunction or shorten
its operation life.

• Do not restrict or limit the GP’s naturally occurring rear-face ventila-

tion, or store or use the GP in an environment that is too hot.

• Do not use this unit in areas where large, sudden temperature

changes can occur. These changes can cause condensation to form
inside the unit., possibly causing the unit to malfunction.

• Do not allow water , liquids, metal or charged particles to enter inside

the GP’s case, since they can cause either a GP malfunction or an
electrical shock.

• Do not use or store the GP in direct sunlight, or in excessively dusty

or dirty environments.

• Do not store or use the unit where strong jolting or excessive vibra-

tion can occur.

• Do not store or use the GP where chemicals (such as organic sol-

vents, etc.) and acids can evaporate, or where chemicals and acids
are present in the air.

Corrosive chemicals: Acids, alkalines, liquids containing salt
Flammable chemicals: Organic Solvents

• Do not use paint thinner or organic solvents to clean the GP, since

they can cause either discoloration or a GP malfunction.

• Do not store or operate the LCD display in areas receiving direct

sunlight, since the sun's UV rays may cause the LCD display’s qual­ity to deteriorate.

• Storing this unit in areas at a temperature lower than is recommended

in this manual’s specifications may cause the LCD display’s liquid
to congeal, which may damage the panel. Conversely, if the storage
area’s temperature becomes higher than the allowed level, the LCD’s
liquid will become isotropic, causing irreversible damage to the LCD.
Therefore, be sure to store the panel only in areas where tempera­tures are within those specified in this manual.

• Do not connect or disconnect the communication cable between the

GP and the host during power-ups.

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 About the Screen Data

• Due to the possibility of unexpected accidents, be sure to back up
the GP’s screen data regularly.

 About the GP's Display Panel

• The GP's currently displayed data, its voltage*1 and brightness set­ting each affect the intensity of Contouring. (i.e, when some parts of
the screen are brighter than others, creating a wavelike pattern)

• There are minute grid-points (dark and light) on the Display Panel's
surface. This is part of the GP's design and not a defect.

• Extended shadows, or "Crosstalk" may appear on the sides of screen
images. This is normal for an LCD display.

• Sometimes the display area may look as if the display colors have
changed. This is a common attribute of LCD's and is not a defect.

• Displaying a single image for long periods can cause an afterimage
to remain when the display is changed to another screen.

To prevent this effect:

Use the GP's "Stand-by Mode", which automatically turns the

screen OFF when there is no input for a specified period of
time.

6.3.1 System Setup

• Write “FFFFh” to the System Data Area’s “Screen Display Off”
address *2 to turn the screen display OFF when the following ac­tions are not performed for the user's designated period of time.

• Change Screen

• Touch Screen

• Alarm Display

Do not display any single screen for a long period of time. Try

to periodically change the screen display.

*1 If the GP's voltage is at the very low end of its allowable range, it may effect the

intensity of contouring.

*2 The following addresses assume all System Data Area settings are entered. If they are

not all entered, the correct word address may be different from those given here.
With the Direct Access Method — use System Data Area word address +9
With the Memory Link Method — use System Data Area word address +12

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Preface

GP-2300/2301 Series Model Names

The GP-2300/2301 Series refers to the following GP model numbers:

GP2000

Series

Se ries Model Na m e Model Type Comme nts

GP-2300

Series

GP-2301

Series

GP-2300L GP2300-LG41-24V GP2300L
GP-2300S GP2300-SC41-24V GP2300S
GP-2300T GP2300-TC4 1-24V GP2300

GP-2301L GP2301-LG41-24V GP2301L
GP-2301S GP2301-SC41-24V GP2301S
GP-2301T GP2301-TC4 1-24V GP2301

UL/c-UL (CSA )

Approved,

CE Marked

GP Type in Scree n

Creation Software

Package Contents

The GP's packing box contains the items listed below. Please check to confirm
that all items shown below have been included.



 GP Unit (1)



GP2300-LG41-24V/GP2300-SC41-24V/
GP2300-TC41-24V/GP2301-LG41-24V/
GP2301-SC41-24V/GP2301-TC41-24V



 Installation Guide (1)



Installation

Guide



 Installation Fasteners



(4/set)



 Installation Gasket (1)



<pre-installed>

This unit has been carefully packed, with special attention to quality. However,
should you find anything damaged or missing, please contact your local GP
distributor immediately for prompt service.

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UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes

The GP2300-LG41-24V/GP2300-SC41-24V/GP2300-TC41-24V/GP2301­LG41-24V/GP2301-SC41-24V/GP2301-TC41-24V units are UL/c-UL(CSA)
recognized components.

UL file no. E231702(UL60950+UL1604)
When applying for UL approval for a product that includes one of these

GP units, please be sure to pay special attention to the fact that all products

with built-in GP units require UL inspection of the combination of the GP and
the product.

The GP components conform to the following standards:

- UL1604

Safety of Information Technology Equipment for use in Class I and II, Divi­sion 2, and Class III Hazardous (classified) locations.

- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-00 and No.213-M1987

Safety of Information Technology Equipment for use in Class I and II, Divi­sion 2, and Class III Hazardous (classified) locations.

GP2300-LG41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-01)
GP2300-SC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3180050-01)
GP2300-TC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-02)
GP2301-LG41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-04)
GP2301-SC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-03)
GP2301-TC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3180034-02)

*1

and UL60950 Third Edition

Installation Precautions

If the GP is mounted so as to cool itself naturally, please mount it on a vertical
panel. Also, insure that the GP is mounted at least 100 mm away from any
other adjacent structures or machine parts. If these conditions are not met, the
heat generated by the GP’s internal components may cause it to fail to meet UL
standards.

UL1604 - Compliance and Handling Cautions

1. Power and input/output wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division
2 wiring methods - Article 501-4(b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA
70 within the United States, and in accordance with Section 18-152 of the
Canadian Electrical Code for units installed within Canada.

2. Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D Hazardous
Locations.

3. WARNING: Explosion hazard - substitution of components may impair

compliance to Class I, Division 2.

4. WARNING: Explosion hazard - when in hazardous locations, turn the power

OFF before replacing or wiring modules.

5. WARNING: Explosion hazard - confirm that the power supply has been

turned OFF before disconnecting equip­ment, or confirm that the location is not
subject to the risk of explosion.

*1GP2300-LG41-24V units with revision code “L” or later, GP2300-TC41-24V

units with revision code “J” or later, GP2301-LG41-24V units with revision
code “L” or later, and GP2301-SC41-24V units with revision code “K” or
later are all UL1604 compliant. See “Revision Information” in page 14 for
how to identify your unit’s revision code.

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CE Marking Notes

The GP2300-LG41-24V, GP2300-SC41-24V, GP2300-TC41-24V, GP2301-LG41­24V, GP2301-SC41-24V, and GP2301-TC41-24V are CE marked products that
conform to EMC directives EN55011 Class A and EN61000-6-2.

* For detailed CE marking information, please contact your local GP distributor.

Revision Information

Use the metallic label attached to the rear of the GP to identify your unit’s revision
code. This code is at the bottom of the label, to the right of “REV”. Inthis
example, the asterisk mark (*) is in the “D” position, which means this unit’s
revison code is “D”.

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORP.

Documentation Conventions

The list below describes the documentation conventions used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Indicates important inf or mation or procedures t hat must be f ollowed f or
correct and risk -free sof tware/ device operation.

Indicates t he GP- P RO/P B III f or Windows screen editor software
(version 6.10 or higher).
GP-PRO/ P B I II f or W ind ows Ver. 6.20 or higher is us ed for t he GP­2301T.

GP Screen

Editor

PLC

*1

When using t he GP-2300S, add- on sof t ware must be inst alled. This
sof t w are can be downloaded f r om Pro- face's W eb s ite.
(http://www.pro-face.com/)
For information on how to confirm the version, refer to the “GP-PRO/PB
for Windows Operation Manual”, which is supplied with t he GP s creen
editor softwar e.
Abbrev iat ion f or P rogrammable Logic Controller.
Indicates usef ul or important supplemental information.

1) , 2)

Indicates s teps in a procedure. Be sur e to perf or m thes e s t eps in t he
order given.

Provides usefu l or import ant supplemental inf ormat ion.

Refer s t o us ef ul or import ant s upplemental information.

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1. Prior to Operating the GP

2. System Design

Chapter

3. Accessories

1 Introduction

1.1 Prior to Operating the GP

Be sure to follow these steps when creating projects for the GP unit.
1 Preparation Before using the GP , check that all required hardware is

present and read all specification, wiring, and installation
information.

Chapter 2, "Specifications" and Chapter 3,

"Installation and Wiring"

2 Screen Design Create a sample screen and design a T ag layout, with

the Screen layout sheets and T ag lists provided in the
Editor software.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

3 Select GP and Using the input areas provided, select the GP and the

PLC types PLC types to be used.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Tag

Reference Manual

4 Create Screen/ Run Setup the screen and tags in your screen editing

Screen Setup software according to your Screen Design.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual and Tag Reference Manual

5 Transfer Scr een Data Transfer the data from the Screen editor software on

your PC to the GP unit using the Data Transfer Cable.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

6 GP/Host Connection Set up the GP so that it can receive data from the Host (PLC).

Chapter 6, "Initializing the GP", and

GP-PRO/ PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection
Manual

7 Connect the GP Link the GP with the host (PLC) using the appropriate

GP-2300/2301 Series User Manual

connection cable (different cables may be necessary for
different hosts), and then operate the unit.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC

Connection Manual

1-1

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.2 System Design

1.2.1 GP-2300 Series System Design

The following diagram represents the standard items connected to the GP-2300 Series unit.



 GP RUN Mode Peripherals



RUN Mode

GP Unit

T o an Ethernet Network

(1)

(2)

When using the Internal 2-Port feature

(3)

Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

(4)

Edit Mode

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

Printer

(Commercial type)

Mitsubishi GPP

Personal
Computer

Bar-Code Reader

(Limited to tested models)

Bar-Code Reader, 2-Dimensional-Code Reader

(Commercial type)

*5

*3

Software

*2

*1

*3

(5)

CF Card

GP077-CF20,
GP077-CF30

(6) (7)

RS-232C Cable

GP410-IS00-O

RS-422 Cable

GP230-IS11-O
GP230-IS12-O
(for Multi-link cable)

RS-422 Connector
Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

2 Port Adapter II
Cable

GP070-MDCB11

Mitsubishi PLC A-Series

*4

*4

*4

*4

Mitsubishi PLC A,
Q, C, FX Series'
2 Port Adapter II

GP070-MD11

(8)

(9)

(9)

Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP10-O

Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series
Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP11-O

(9)

Host Controller

PLC etc.

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GP Unit

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GP Interfaces

(1) Ethernet
(2) Printer
(3) T ool Connector
(4) Expansion Serial
(5) CF Card
(6) Serial Interface

(3)

T o an Ethernet Network

(1)

Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

CF Card

GP077-CF20,
GP077-CF30

Personal
Computer

*5

PLC Interfaces

(7) RS-232C Port
(8) RS-422 Port
(9) Programming Port

GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows
software

*1 Compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C), HP Laser Jet PCL 4

command printers, EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), EPSON Stylus (4-color ink)
printers or their equivalent that are designed for MS-DOS. Printers designed solely
for Windows may not be used. Certain printers containing both Windows and DOS
drivers may be used. For details, please contact your printer's manufacturer or sales
outlet.

*2 About certain types and models of PLC and software, see:

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included

with the screen editor software)

*3 See Page 1-6 for recommended units.
*4 Certain types and models of PLCs cannot be connected.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included

with the screen editor software)

*5 Certain types and models of PCs cannot be connected.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included with the

screen editor software)

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1.2.2 GP-2301 Series System Design

The following diagram represents the standard items connected to the GP-2301 Series unit.

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 GP RUN Mode Peripherals



GP Unit

(1)

RUN Mode
Edit Mode

When using the Internal 2-Port feature

(2)

Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

CF Card

GP077-CF20,
GP077-CF30

Personal
Computer

Bar-Code Reader

(Limited to tested models)

*2

*4

Mitsubishi GPP
Software

(3) (4)

RS-232C Cable

GP410-IS00-O

RS-422 Cable

GP230-IS11-O
GP230-IS12-O
(for Multi-link cable)

RS-422 Connector
Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

2 Port Adapter II
Cable

GP070-MDCB11

Mitsubishi PLC A-Series

*3

*3

*3

*3

Mitsubishi PLC A,
Q, C, FX Series'
2 Port Adapter II

GP070-MD11

(5)

(6)

(6)

Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP10-O

*1

Host Controller

PLC etc.

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Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series
Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP11-O

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GP Unit

(1)

Chapter 1 - Introduction

(2)

GP Interfaces

(1) T ool Connector
(2) CF Card
(3) Serial Interface

Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

CF Card

GP077-CF20,
GP077-CF30

Personal
Computer

PLC Interfaces

(4) RS-232C Port
(5) RS-422 Port
(6) Programming Port

*4

GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows
software

*1 About certain types and models of PLC and software, see:

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included

with the screen editor software)

*2 See Page 1-6 for recommended units.
*3 Certain types and models of PLCs cannot be connected.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included

with the screen editor software)

*4 Certain types and models of PCs cannot be connected.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included with the

screen editor software)

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 Recommended Units



The following tables list I/O devices that have been confirmed to be compatible with the
GP . If you connect a device other than those listed below, be sure to confirm that the
connection functions correctly using an actual unit.

Recommended units are subject to change without notice.

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 Bar Code Readers (Connected to Tool Connector)



Manufacturer Model Type Description

Aim ex
Corporation

OPT Electronics

Tohken

NEC Infrontia

BR-331 PC2 Pen
OPT-1105-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 60mm)

OPT-5105-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 80mm)
OPL-6735-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 100mm)
TCD-5510M Touch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm)
TCD-5510L Touch Scanner (Read Width: 82mm)
TCD-5510W Touch Scanner (Read Width: 105mm)

BCK5435-STA Touch Scanner (Read Width: 56mm)*1*2

BCK5535-STA Touch Scanner (Read Width: 85mm)*1*2

Includes Y cable for
connection cable
Includes Y cable for
connection cable

*1 Be sure to use the Y cable included with the unit and connect it between GP unit

and a bar code reader. Data cannot be read correctly, if a non-"Y" cable is
used, or if the bar code reader is connected directly to the GP unit.

* 2 The following settings must be entered prior to using the bar code reader with a

GP unit.

1) Set the CAPS.

2) Add the Carriage Return (CR) in the Postamble's settings.
For the details about these settings, please refer to the Installation Guide in­cluded with the bar cord unit.

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 Bar Code Readers (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)



GP-2300 Series Only

Manufacture r Model Type Remarks

Aimex

Corporation

OPT Electronics

Olympus Symbol

Keyence Co. BL-80R Touch Scanner (Read Width: 105mm)

Denso Co.

*1 Confirm that the Expansion serial interface's settings match those of the connected device.

See 6.4.6 Expansion Serial Setup.

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 2-Dimensional Code Reader (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)



GP-2300 Series Only

Manufa cturer Model Pow er Supply

Tohken

BR-730RS Pen Battery powered
BR-530RS Pen

BW-665RS Touch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm)
OPT-1125-RS232C Touch Scanner (Read Width: 60mm)
OPT-5125-RS232C Touch Scanner (Read Width: 80mm)

NFT-7175-L-RS232C Fixed Type (Read width: 60mm)

LS4004 Laser Scanner

LS4004i Laser Scanner

LS6004 Laser Scanner

LSH3502AHV Laser Scanner

HC36T R Touch Scanner (Read Width: 61mm)

HC61T R Touch Scanner (Read Width: 61mm)

THIR-3000

ESA-1220A (Sold s e par at ely)

Requires separately
sold BB-60 for power.

Requires separately sold
DC5300T for power.

Includes power supply.

For power:
separately sold
P-200 unit.
For connector cable:
separately sold KRS-423­XF1K (Sanwa Supply)

*1

THIR-3000H

Denso

QS20H

contains an external AC adapt er

QS20H-I

*1 Confirm that the Expansion serial interface's settings match those of the connected device.

See 6.4.6 Expansion Serial Setup.

*1

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1.3 Accessories

All optional equipment listed here is produced by Digital Electronics Corporation.

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 Available Software



Product Na m e Mode l No. Description
GP-PROPB III
C-Package02
(GP-PRO/PB III for Windows

*1

Ver. 6.10 or later

*1 GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.20 or higher is used for the GP-2301T

When using the GP-2300S, add-on software must be installed. This software can be
downloaded from Pro-face's Web site. (http://www.pro-face.com/)

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 Tool Connector



Product Na m e Model No. Description

Screen Data Transfer
Cable

)

GPPRO-CNT01W-P02

GPW-CB02

Software to be used to create the GP's
screen data. I ns t alled in a personal
computer.

Connects t he GP to a personal computer.
Trans f er s s creen dat a and us er prog ram(s) .

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 Serial Interfaces



Product Na m e Model No. Description

RS-232 C cable

RS-422 cabl es

*1

*1

GP410-IS00-O
GP230-IS11-O
GP230-IS12-O

Int erface cables between t he host (PLC)
and the GP .

(f or Multi- link)

Extension ca bl e

RS-422 Connector
Terminal Adapter

*1

CA1-EXCBL/D25-01

GP070-CN10-O

*1

Ext e nds GP RS -232 C/ 422 s er ial int er f ace
cables (Approx. 1 ft . )
Conv er s ion adapter t o convert s erial dat a t o
RS-422 f ormat
Int erface unit t hat allows use of bot h GP and

2 Port Adapte r I I

GP070-MD11

Mitsubishi A, Q, C and FX s eries per ipher al
equipment.

2 Port Adapte r I I
Cable
Mitsubishi A Serie s
Program m i ng P ort
I/F cable
Mitsubishi FX Seri es
Program m i ng P ort
I/F cable

GP070-MDCB11 Connects t he GP to 2 Port Adapter I I.

GP430-IP10-O

Connects directly to Mitsubishi's PLC
Programming port. S imultaneous use of
programming cons ole, however, is not

GP430-IP11-O

possible.

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*1 For detailed information about the range of connectable PLC manufacturers and

models,
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual

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 Printer Interface Cable (GP-2300 Series only)



Product Na m e Model No. Description

Cable designed to connect t he GP and a

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

commercial ty pe printer.

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 CF Card Items



Product Na m e Model No. Description

CF Card

CF Card Ad ap to r



 Screen Protection



Product Na m e Model No. Description

Screen Protection
She et (Hard Type )

GP077-CF20 GP Series CF Card ( 16MB)
GP077-CF30 GP Series CF Card ( 32MB)
GP077-CFAD10 CF Card Adapter f or the PCMCIA Slot.

Disposable, dirt-resistant sheet for the GP's
screen. The GP's touch panel can be

PS300-DF00

operated wit h t his cover sheet attached. (5
sheets/set)

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 Maintenance Items



They are available separately as optional maintenance items.

Product Na m e Model No. Description

Backlight

Installation Fastener

Installation Gasket

Connector Cove r

PS300-BU00

GP070-AT01

PS300-WP00

PS-BH00 Attaches to GP rear face connectors. (3/set)

Replacement B acklight for the GP-2 300L,
GP-2300S, GP -2301L and GP-2301S.
Fastener s t o at tach the GP to a pane l.
(4 fasteners/set)

Provides a mois t ur e re sis t ant s eal when
installing the GP. Same as the seal
included in the GP' s or iginal equipment
package.

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1. General Specifications

2. Functional Specifications

Chapter

3. Interface Specifications

2 Specifications

2.1 General Specifications

2.1.1 Electrical

4. Part Names and Functions

5. Dimensions

Ra ted V oltage

Rated Vol ta ge Range

Allowable Voltage Drop

Pow er Consum ption

In-Rush Current

Volta ge Endura nce

Insu la t ion R esist an ce

DC 24V

DC19.2V to 28.8V

10ms or less

22W or les s

30A or less

AC1,000V 20mA f or 1 minut e

(between charging and FG terminals)

20MΩ or higher at DC500V

(between charging and FG terminals)

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2

2

µ

(

)

(

2.1.2 Environmental

Ambient Operatin

Temperature

(Cabinet Interior)

(Panel Face)

Storage Temperature

Opera ting Humi di ty

Storage Humidity

Atmosheric Endurance

(GP Operation Altitude)

Air Puri ty (Du st)
Poll ution Degree
Corro sive Gasses

Vibra tion Re sistance

Noise Immunity

(via noise simulator)

Electrostatic Discharge

Immunity

*1 The LCD displays of GP-2300L, GP-2300S, GP-2301L and GP-2301S may

occasionally blur when they are used for hours at over 40
temperature. This is a temporal phenomenon. After the temperature returns to
normal, the normal display will be restored. The GP’s operation will not be
affected even though the display is blurred.

0oC to +50oC

*1

-20oC to +60oC

10%RH to 90%RH

(Non condensing, wet bulb temperature: 39

10%RH to 90%RH

(Non condensing, wet bulb temperature: 39

800hPa t o 1 , 114hP a (2,000 meters or lower)

0.1mg/m3 or less ( non- conductive levels)
Pollution Degree 2

Free of corrosiv e gasses

IEC61131-2 compli ant

W hen vibration is NOT cont i nuous

10Hz to 57Hz 0.075mm, 57Hz to 150Hz 9.8m/s

W hen vibration is continuous

10Hz to 57Hz 0.035mm, 57Hz to 150Hz 4.9m/s

X, Y, Z directions for 10 times (80min.)

Noise Voltage: 1, 00 0Vp-p

Pulse Duration: 1

s

Rise Time: 1ns

6kV (complies with E N 6100 0-4- 2 Level 3)

0

C ambient operating

o

C or less)

o

C or less)

2.1.3 Structural

Grounding

Ratings

For front panel of installed unit

Externa l Dim ensions

Weight

Cooling Me thod

*1

*1 The front face of the GP unit, installed in a solid panel, has been tested using

conditions equivalent to the standards shown in the specification. Even though
the GP unit’s level of resistance is equivalent to these standards, oils that should
have no effect on the GP can possibly harm the unit. This can occur in areas
where either vaporized oils are present, or where low viscosity cutting oils are
allowed to adhere to the unit for long periods of time. If the GP’s front face
protection sheet becomes peeled off, these conditions can lead to the ingress of
oil into the GP and separate protection measures are suggested. Also, if non­approved oils are present, it may cause deformation or corrosion of the front
panel’s plastic cover. Therefore, prior to installing the GP be sure to confirm the
type of conditions that will be present in the GP’s operating environment. If the
installation gasket is used for a long period of time, or if the unit and its gasket
are removed from the panel, the original level of the protection cannot be guar­anteed. To maintain the original protection level, be sure to replace the installa­tion gasket regularly.

100Ω or less , or your countr y's applicable stan dar d

Equivalent to I P 65f ( J E M 1030),

NEMA #250 Type4X/12

W171 mm [6.73in] x H138mm [5. 43in] x D60mm [2.36in]

2.6lb) or less

1.2kg

Natural air circulation

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2.2 Functional Specifications

2.2.1 Display

Type

Resolution

Effective Display

Area

Colors

Backlight

Contrast

Adjus tment

Brightness

Adjus tment

Language Fonts

Character Sizes

Font Sizes

8x8 dots

Text

8x16 dot s
16x16 dots
32x32 dots

GP2300-LG41-24V
GP2301-LG41-24V

GP2300-SC41-24V
GP2301-SC41-24V

GP2300-TC41-24V
GP2301-TC41-24V

Monochrome LCD STN type color LCD TFT type color LCD

320 x 240pix els

W115 . 2mm [4. 54in.] x H86.4mm [ 3. 4 0in. ]

Black and Wh it e,

2 lev e ls of gray/

Black and Wh it e,

8 lev e ls of gray

*1

(Color s w it ching is do ne

64 colors/ 3-speed blink

256/No blink

64 colors/ 3-speed blink

(Color s w it ching is do ne

via software)

via software)

o

CCFL (Service lif e: 50, 0 00 hrs . at 25

C and 24hr. oper at ion)

8 lev els of adjustment available via touch panel.

4 lev els of adjustment available via touch panel.

ASCI I : (Code page 850) Alphanumeric (incl. E ur . characters )

Chinese: (GB2312-80 codes) simplified Chinese font s

Japanese: ANK 158, Kanji : 6, 962 ( JIS St andards 1 & 2)

(including 607 non-kanji characters )

Korean: ( K SC5601 - 1992 codes) Hangul fonts

Taiwanese: ( Big 5 codes) t radit ional Chinese fonts

3

8X8, 8X 16, 16X 16 an d 32X 32 dot fonts

Width can be expanded 1 to 8 t imes.

*4

Height can be expanded 1/2

, 1 to 8 times.
40 Char. x 30 r ows
40 Char. x 15 r ows
20 Char. x 15 r ows

10 Char. x 7 rows

*2

,

*1 In order to set the monochrome (eight levels of gray) mode, GP-PRO/PB III for

Windows Ver. 6.2 or later is required. Depending on the color used, selecting
MONOCHROME 8 HUES may cause the GP unit's screen to flicker and make it
difficult to distinguish colors. Confirm that all colors display as expected prior
to using this mode.

*2 Changing the “Colors” setting to “256 colors” will disable the blink feature on

all of your project’s screens. If you wish to use the blink feature, select “64
colors”.

*3 The display font will differ depending on which (language) character, or which

size you select. Also, if GP-PRO/PBIII Ver. 5.0 or later software is used, high
quality fonts are available with 16x16 or larger characters.

6.9 Font Setting

*4 Only available when using the Japanese character set.

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2.2.2 Memory

Application

[Approx. 640 screens at

GP-2300 Series GP-2301 Series

2MB FLASH EPROM 1MB FLASH EPROM

[Approx. 320 screens at

3.2KB/screen]

3.2KB/screen]

Da ta Ba c ku p

[us es a rechargeable lit hium bat t er y]

* 1 A Lithium battery's lifetime is:

10 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 40

4.1 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 50

1.5 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 60

*1

o

C or less.

o

C or less.

o

C or less.

When used for backup:(without main power)

Approximately 60 days, with a fully charged battery
Approximately 6 days, with a 10% charged battery

2.2.3 Touch Panel • Clock

256KB SRA M 128KB SRAM

Touch P ane l

Resolu ti on

Clock Accuracy ± 65 seconds/ month (at r oom temperature)

The GP's internal clock has a slight error. At normal operating temperatures and
conditions, with the GP operating from its lithium battery, the degree of error is 65
seconds per month. Variations in operating conditions and battery life can cause this
error to vary from -380 to +90 seconds per month. For systems where this degree
of error will be a problem, the user should be sure to monitor this error and make
adjustments when required.

16 x 12 k eys/screen

1 or 2 point pus h - s electable

Chapter 6.7 Set Up Time

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GP-2300 Series



Serial Interface

Expansion Seri al

Interface

Ethernet Interface

Tool Connector

CF Card Interface

Printer Interface

Chapter 2 - Specifications

Asynchronous Tra nsmiss ion : RS -23 2C/ RS - 422, Data Length: 7 or 8
bits, Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity : None, Odd or Even, Data Transmission
Speed: 2, 400bps t o 115, 200bps
Asynchronous Transmission : RS - 232C, Dat a Lengt h: 7 or 8 bit s, Stop
Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity: None, Odd or Ev en, Data Transmission Speed:
2,400bps t o 38,400bps
IEEE802.3, 10BA SE-T
Asynchronous TTL level nonpr ocedural command I/F
<During screen file development >
Used for t rans f erring dat a t o and fr om the GP application softwar e and
the GP. Used f or dat a t ransfer with t he 2-P ort f eat ur e.
<During Operation>
Used for a variety of devices, including a bar-code reader.
1 slot
Compatible with NEC PC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C),
HP Laser Jet PCL 4 command, EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink),
EPSON St ylus (4-color ink) compatible printers *1

*1 Printers with only Windows drivers cannot be used. However, certain types of

printers with both Windows and DOS drivers can be used. For details, contact
your local GP distributor.



GP-2301 Series



Asynchronous Tra nsmiss ion : RS -23 2C/ RS - 422, Data Length: 7 or 8

Serial Interface

Tool Connector

CF Card Interface

bits, Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity : None, Odd or Even, Data Transmission
Speed: 2, 400bps t o 115, 200bps
Asynchronous TTL level nonpr ocedural command I/F
<During screen file development >
Used for t rans f erring dat a t o and fr om the GP application softwar e and
the GP. Used f or dat a t ransfer with t he 2-P ort f eat ur e.
<During Operation>
Used for a variety of devices, including a bar-code reader.
1 slot

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