Digital Corporation GLC2400 User Manual

Thank you for purchasing Digital Corporation's Pro-face Graphic Logic Controller GLC2400 (referred as “GLC” from here on).

This controller features a number of improvements over the previous GLC series including enhanced functions and advanced operability. Flex Network communication, Ethernet, CF Card and Sound output are available for the GLC2400 without having to purchase and mount an extension unit.

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

Also, in this manual's examples, the Mitsubishi MELSEC-AnA Series PLC is used whenever possible, connected in a one-to-one relationship with a GLC.

<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 and inform them of your findings.

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

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

About GLC2400 Series Models ............................................................................ 12

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

UL/c-UL Aproval Notes......................................................................................... 13

CE Marking Notes.................................................................................................. 13

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

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

1.3 Accessories ...................................................................................................... 1-5

1.4 GLC2400 Series Overview............................................................................ 1-8

1.4.1 Connecting to an Ethernet Network ................................................. 1-9

1.4.2 CF Card ............................................................................................. 1-10

1.4.3 Sound Output ................................................................................... 1-11

1.4.4 Expansion Serial I/F ........................................................................ 1-11

1.4.5 Flex Network I/F ............................................................................. 1-12

1.4.6 Printer/Serial Device/ Tool Connector Interface...........................1-12

1.4.7 Internal 2-Port Feature ....................................................................1-13

1.4.8 Backlight Burnout Detection Feature ............................................ 1-14

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 Control Memory ................................................................................ 2-4

2.2.4 Clock .................................................................................................. 2-4

2.2.5 Interfaces ............................................................................................ 2-5

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

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

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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING

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

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

3.2 Wiring Cautions ............................................................................................. 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 .............................................................. 3-10

3.2.5 Installation Cautions ....................................................................... 3-10

3.3 Tool Connector ............................................................................................. 3-13

3.4 Ethernet Cable Connector .......................................................................... 3-13

3.5 CF Card Insertion and Removal ...............................................................3-14

3.6 Connecting to the Screw Lock Terminal .................................................. 3-16

3.6.1 Cable Preparation ............................................................................ 3-16

3.6.2 Terminal Connection ....................................................................... 3-16

3.6.3 Sound Volume Adjustment ............................................................. 3-18

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/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

2.3.2 Printer Interface ................................................................................. 2-9

2.3.3 Auxiliary I/O, Flex Network and Sound Output ............................. 2-9

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

2.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................... 2-11

2.5.1 GLC-2400T External Dimensions ................................................. 2-11

2.5.2 Installation Fasteners ...................................................................... 2-11

2.5.3 Panel Cut Dimensions ..................................................................... 2-12

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CHAPTER 6 INITIALIZING THE GLC

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 SET UP PRINTER .......................................................................... 6-11

6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL ............................................................... 6-12

6.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP ......................................................... 6-14

6.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS........................................................................ 6-14

6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP .................. 6-15

6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP ....................... 6-16

6.5 PLC SETUP .................................................................................................. 6-17

6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS(1:1/n:1) ..................... 6-17

6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1).................................................................... 6-18

6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1) ............................................................ 6-20

6.5.4 ETHERNET SETUP ....................................................................... 6-22

6.5.5 SYSLOG SETUP............................................................................. 6-23

6.5.6 OTHERS SETUP ............................................................................ 6-24

6.5.7 SELF DIAGNOSIS ......................................................................... 6-24

6.5.8 Controller Settings .......................................................................... 6-25

6.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY...................................................... 6-27

6.6.1 INITIALIZE GLC MEMORY ........................................................ 6-27

6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD .................................................................. 6-27

6.7 SET UP TIME .............................................................................................. 6-28

6.8 SET UP SCREEN ........................................................................................ 6-29

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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 Via 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.............................................................................................. 7-8

7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble................................................................. 7-8

7.3.2 No Display ......................................................................................... 7-9

7.3.3 No GLC/Host Communication ....................................................... 7-12

7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond ..................................................... 7-14

7.3.5 Cannot Execute Logic Program...................................................... 7-15

7.3.6 Buzzer Sounds When GLC Power is Turned ON .........................7-16

7.4 Error Messages............................................................................................. 7-17

7.4.1 Error Message List .......................................................................... 7-17

7.4.2 Error Message Details .................................................................... 7-19

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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This guide contains a variety of safety markings for safe and correct operation of this Unit. Please read this installation guide and any related manuals carefully to fully understand how to correctly use this Unit's functions.

! Safety Symbols

Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

The safety symbols and their meanings are as follows:

Indicates situations where severe bodily injury, death or major machine damage will definitely occur.

Indicates situations where severe bodily injury, death or major machine damage can possibly occur.

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

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Essential Safety Precautions

When Designing your GLC System:

- Be sure to design your GLC control system so that in the event of a main power supply failure or a GLC accident, the user system’s overall safety integrity will be maintained. If this is not done, incorrect output signals or a GLC malfunction may cause an accident.

(1) Interlock circuits, etc. designed to interrupt or oppose

normal machine movement (i.e. Emergency Stop, General Protection, forward and reverse rotation, etc.), as well as those designed to prevent machine damage (i.e. for upper, lower and traverse movement limit positioning, etc.) should all be designed to be located outside of the GLC.

DANGERS

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DANGERS

(2) Whenever the GLC generates a “Watchdog Timer Error”,

GLC operation will halt. Also, when Errors occur in Input/ Output control areas that the GLC cannot detect, it is possible for unexpected movement to occur in those areas. As a result, for the purpose of preventing unsafe machine movement, a “Failsafe Circuit” should be created which is completely external to the GLC.

(3) If an problem arises with an external unit’s relay or tran-

sistor, causing an output (coil) to remain either ON or OFF, a major accident can occur. To prevent this, be sure to set up external watchdog circuits that will monitor vital output signals.

- Design a circuit that will supply power to the GLC’s I/O

unit before starting up the GLC. If the GLC’s internal program enters RUN mode prior to the I/O unit’s load control power turning ON, an incorrect output (signal) or malfunction could cause an accident to occur.

- Design a user program that will ensure the safety of the

user’s system, in the event of a GLC display or control error, or in the event of either a data transmission error or power failure between the GLC and a connected unit. These types of problems can lead to an incorrect output (signal) or malfunction, which could thereby cause an accident to occur.

- Do not use the GLC 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.

- Do NOT use GLC touch panel switches to perform life-

related or important accident prevention operations. These operations should be performed by separate hardware switches to prevent operator injury and machine damage.

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

- The GLC is not appropriate for use with aircraft control devices' or medical life support 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.

- When using the GLC 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.

DANGERS

WARNINGS

- After the GLC's backlight burns out, unlike the GLC'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 missoperation can occur.

1) If your GLC is not set to " Standby Mode" and the screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.

2) Or, if your GLC is set to Standby Mode, but touching the screen does not cause the display to reappear, your backlight is burned out.

Also, to prevent accidental machine miss-operation, Digital

suggests you use the GLC's built-in "USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNOUT" feature, that will automatically detect a burnout and disable the touch screen.

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WARNINGS

Installation Warnings:

- High voltage runs through the GLC. Except for replacing

the backlight, never disassemble the GLC, otherwise an electric shock can occur.

- Do not modify the GLC unit. Doing so may cause a fire or

an electric shock.

- Do not use the GLC in an environment where flammable

gasses are present, since operating the GLC may cause an explosion.

Wiring Warnings:

- To prevent electric shock or equipment damage, prior to

installing or wiring the GLC, confirm that the GLC’s power cord is unplugged from the power supply.

- After completing any GLC wiring work, be sure the termi-

nal block’s protective plastic cover is reattached. If this cover is not reattached, an electric shock could easily occur.

- High voltage runs through the GLC. Except for changing

the backlight, do NOT attempt to open the GLC, since there is a possibility of an electric shock.

- Do not use power levels with the GLC that are outside of

the GLC’s specified power range. Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock or damage the GLC.

- Do not operate or store the GLC in areas where flammable

gasses are present, since operating the GLC may cause an explosin.

Operation and Maintenance Warnings:

- Never touch a live power terminal. This could cause a

shock or machine malfunction.

- Due to the danger of an electric shock, confirm that the

GLC’s power cord is unplugged before either cleaning the GLC or attaching/detaching the power terminal screws.

- When replacing the GLC’s backlight, be sure to unplug the

unit’s power cord to prevent a shock, and wear gloves to prevent being burned.

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CAUTIONS

WARNINGS

- The GLC uses a lithium battery for backing up its internal clock and control memory data. If the battery is incorrectly replaced (i.e. the + and - sides are reversed), the battery may explode. Therefore, before changing the battery, Digital recommends that you contact your local GLC distributor for battery replacement instructions.

- Do not attempt to modify the GLC’s internal parts or wiring in any way, since this may lead to either a shock or fire.

Wiring Layout Cautions:

- Be sure that all GLC input/output signal lines are isolated from all power wiring or power cables, via a separate wiring duct. This is to prevent excessive noise, which can cause a unit malfunction.

Installation Cautions:

- Be sure any data cable attached to the GLC’s connector is securely attached. If the cable and connector pins do not all make complete contact, incorrect input or output signals can result.

General Wiring Cautions

- To prevent shocks or malfunctions, GLC’s FG (earth) wire should be grounded according to the following:

1) A maximum grounding resistance of 100 W or less.

2) A grounding wire of 2mm

or larger should be used.

- The GLC’s wiring should be checked to confirm both that the operating voltage and wiring terminal locations are correct. If either the voltage or the wiring terminal locations are incorrect, it can cause a fire or accident.

- Be sure to secure all wiring terminal screws in place with the designated torque. Screws and terminals that become loose can cause a short circuit, fire or accident.

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- Be sure that metal filings or wiring remnants do not fall

inside the GLC, since they can cause a fire, accident, or malfunction.

GLC Operation and Maintenance Cautions

- Be sure to read the GLC’s manual and on-line help infor-

mation carefully before performing program changes, forced output, or utilizing the RUN, STOP or PAUSE commands while the GLC is in operation. Mistakes concerning the use of these items can cause a machine accident or damage.

- The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant and if

for any reason the panel is damaged and this liquid enters your eye, flush your eye for 15 minutes with running water and contact a physcian.

- Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, be sure to turn

the GLC's CF Card ACCESS switch OFF and to confirm that the 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 GLC, or insert or remove the CF Card. Prior to performing these operations, create and use a special GLC application screen that will prevent access to the CF Card.

GLC Unit Disposal Cautions

- The GLC unit should be disposed of in a manner appropri-

ate to the user country’s industrial machinery disposal standards.

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General Safety Precautions

• 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 GLC where the ambient temperature can exceed

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

• Do not restrict or limit the GLC’s naturally occurring rear-face venti-

lation, or storing or using the GLC 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 GLC’s case, since they can cause either a GLC malfunction or an electrical shock.

• Do not use or store the GLC 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 GLC 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 GLC.

• 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.

• Due to the possibility of unexpected accidents, be sure to back up

the GLC’s screen data regularly.

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! About the GLC's Display Panel

• The GLC'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 GLC'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 GLC's "Stand-by Mode", which automatically turns the

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

5.3.1 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 GLC's voltage is at the very low end of its allowable range, it may effect the

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

Package Contents

*1 The GLC2400 Series User Manual) is sold separately.

Installation Fasteners (4/set)

Installation Guide (1)

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

GLC Unit (1)

GLC2400-TC41-24V

Installation

Guide

GLC2400

Series Unit

The GLC2400 Series refers to the following GLC model number:

About GLC2400 Series Models

Model Name Model Type Comments

GLC2400T GLC2400-TC41-24V UL/cUL Approved, CE Marked

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CE Marking Notes

UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes

The GLC2400-TC41-24V is a UL/c-UL (CSA) listed product. (UL file No.E182139)

This unit conforms as a product to the following standards:

! UL508 Industrial Control Equipment !!

! UL1604 Electrical Equipment for use in Class 1 & 2 - Division 2, or Class 3

Hazardous Locations.

! CAN/CSA-C22.2, Nos 142, and 213-M1987

Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electrical Business Equipment

GLC2400-TC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980025)

• The GLC must be used as a built-in component of an end-use product.

• This unit should be installed in the front face of a metal panel.

• If this unit is installed so as to cool itself naturally, be sure to install it in a vertical panel. Also, be sure that the GLC unit is mounted at least 100 mm away from any adjacent structures or equipment. If these requirements are not met, the heat generated by the GLC unit’s internal components may cause the unit to fail to meet UL/c-UL standard requirements.

UL1604 Conditions of Acceptability and Handling Cautions:

1. Power, input and output (I/O) 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 suitability for Class I, Division 2.

4. WARNING: Explosion hazard - when in hazardous locations, turn power OFF before replacing or wiring modules.

5. WARNING: Explosion hazard - do not disconnect equipment unless power has been switched OFF, or the area is known to be non-hazardous.

The GLC2400-TC41-24V is a CE marked product that conforms to EMC directives EN55011 class A and EN50082-2.

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

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

Documentation Conventions

Symbol Mea ning

Indicates important information or procedures that must be followed for

correct and risk-free software/device operation.

Pro-Control

Editor

Indicates software used to create, transfer and monitor a GLC logic

program.

GLC

GLC2400-TC41-24V

GP Screen

Editor

Indicates the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows screen editor software.*1

Logic

Program

Ladder program created with the Pro-Control Editor (Ver.3.0. or later).

Provides useful or important supplemental information.

Refers to useful or important supplemental information.

PLC

Abbreviation for Programmable Logic Controller.

*1 When using GLC-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 4.0 with the GLC2400 Series unit,

the additional software “GLC2400 Update Kit CD-ROM” needs to be installed in your PC.

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Be sure to follow these steps when creating projects for the GLC unit.

1 Preparation Before using the GLC, check that all required hardware is present and

read all specification, wiring, and installation information.

Chapter2, "Specifications" and Chapter 3,

"Installation and Wiring"

2 Screen Design Create a sample screen and design a Tag layout, with the Screen

layout sheets and Tag lists provided in the Editor software.

3 Installing Screen Editor Software

Install GP-PRO/PB III for Windows to the PC.

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual

(Included with screen creation software)

4 Installing Logic Program Development Software

Install Pro-Control Editor to the PC with GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.

Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual

(Included with Pro-Control Editor)

5 Develop Logic Program

Develop a logic program using Pro-Control Editor and set the operation mode.

Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual

(Included with Pro-Control Editor)

6 Importing Symbols, Draw/Setting Operation/Display Data Transfer

Import Symbols using GP-PRO/PB III for Windows, make the screens and then transfer them to the GLC.

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual

(Included with screen creation software)

7 Transfer/Monitor Logic Program

Transfer program to the GLC using Pro-Control Editor. The transferred program’s operation can be checked with the monitor feature of Pro-Control Editor.

Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual

(Included with Pro-Control Editor)

8 Initial Set Up Initial set up of the GLC. Set up the GLC according to usage.

GLC User Manual (sold separately),

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows PLC Connection Manual

(included with screen creation software)

9 Operation To start operation, connect the GLC with your peripheral

devices, temperature controllers or inverters.

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows PLC Connection

Manual (included with screen creation software), User Manual for each extension unit

1.1 Prior to Operating the GLC

Chapter

1 Introduction

1. Prior to Operating the GLC

2. System Design

3. Accessories

4. GLC2400 Series Overview

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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1-2

Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

The following diagram represents the main selection of devices connectable to the GLC.

1.2 System Design

Flex Network Communication Cable

FN-CABLE2050-31-MS

FN-CABLE2200-31-MS

! GLC RUN Mode Peripherals

To an Ethernet Network

GLC Unit

GLC2400-TC41-24V

Edit Mode

RUN Mode

Flex Network I/O Unit, Analog Unit

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

Printer

(Commercial type)

Bar Code Reader

(Commercial Type)

RS-232C Cable

GP410-IS00-O

Personal Computer

Mitsubishi GPP Software

CF Card

GP077-CF10 GP077-CF20

Speaker

(Commercial type)

RS-422 Cable

GP230-IS11-O

GP230-IS12-O

(for Multi-link cable)

RS-422 Connector Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP11-O

Mitsubishi PLC A-Series Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP10-O

Host Controller

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

GP070-MD11

PLC etc.

2 Port Adaptor II Cable

GP070-MDCB11

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(7)

(8) (9)

(10)

(11)

Serial Code Reader

(Commercial Type)

(5)

When using the Internal 2-Port feature

CF Card Adaptor

GP077-CFAD10

Personal Computer

Temperature Controllers, Boards, etc.

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Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

GLC Interfaces

(1) Ethernet

(2) Flex Network

(3) Printer

(4) Tool Connector

(5) Expansion Serial Interface

(6) CF Card

(7) Sound (AUX)

(8) Serial Cable

PLC Interfaces

(9) RS-232C Port

(10) RS-422 Port

(11) Programming

Console Port

! GP Edit Mode Peripherals

To an Ethernet Network

GLC Unit

GLC2400-TC41-24V

Personal Computer

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows software

CF Card

GP077-CF10 GP077-CF20

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

command 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 For information about compatible PLC types and software, please refer to

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

screen creation software)

*3 For information about recommended units, please refer to the next page.

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

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

screen creation software)

*5 For the full range of compatible PCs, refer to the following manual.

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

creation software)

*6 The total amount of the data of the CF Memory Loader Tool and Back-up Data will be over

8M . Use the GP077-CF20 (16MB) when you use the CF Memory Loader Tool.

(1)

(4)

(6)

CF Card Adaptor*6

GP077-CFAD10

Logic Program Development Software

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! Recommended Units

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

Recommended units are subject to additions/changes without notice.

" Bar code readers (Connected to Tool Connector)

Manufacturer Model Type

Aimex Corporation BR-331 PC2 Pen

OPT-1105-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 60mm)

OPT-5105-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 80mm)

OPT-6735-RSK 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read Width: 100mm)

TCD-5510M T ouch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm)

TCD-5510L Touch Scanner (Read Width: 82mm)

TCD-5510W Touch Scanner (Read Width: 105mm)

OPT Electronics

Tohken

Manufacturer Model Power Supply

THIR-3000

THIR-3000H

QS20H

QS20H-I

ESA-1220A (Sold separately)

Supplied with the main unit

Tohken

Denso

Manufacturer Model Connection Port

NS-38

NS-105

Arrow Elec tronics SP OUT, GND

" Serial Code Reader (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)

" Speaker

Models to be connected to LINE OUT require a separate amplifier.

Manufacturer Model Type Remarks

BR-730RS Pen

Ba tter y p ow er ed

BR-530RS Pen

BW-665RS

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm)

OPT-5125-RS232C-K

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 60mm)

OPT-5125-RS232C-H

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 80mm)

NFT-7175-L-RS232C

Fixed Type (Read width: 60mm)

LS4004 Laser Scanner

Includes power suppy.

LS4004i Laser Scanner

Includes power suppy.

LS6004 Laser Scanner

Includes power suppy.

LSH3502AHV Laser Scanner

Includes power suppy.

Keyence Co. BL-80R

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 105mm) Includes power suppy.

HC36TR

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 61mm)

HC61TR

Touch Scanner (Read Width: 61mm)

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

Requires separately sold DC5300T for power.

Requires separately sold BB-60 for power.

Olympus Symbol

OPT Electronics

Aim ex

Corporation

Denso Co.

" Bar Code Reader (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)*1

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

See 6.4.6 Expansion Serial Communication Setup.

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

See 6.4.6 Expansion Serial Communication Setup.

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Product Name Model No. Description

RS-232C cable

GP410-IS00-O

GP230-IS11-O

GP230-IS12-O

(for Multi-link)

RS-422C (Connector terminal block conversion adapter)

GP070-CN10-O

Conversion adapter to convert serial data

to RS-422 format

2 Port Adapter II

GP070-MD11 Interface unit that allows use of both GP

and Mitsubishi A, Q, C and FX series

equipment in the same location.

2 Port Adapter II Cable GP070-MDCB11 Connects the GP to 2 Port Adapter II.

Mitsubishi A Serie s Programming Port I/F cable

GP430-IP10-O

Mitsubishi FX Series Programming Port I/F cable

GP430-IP11-O

RS-422C cables

Interface cables between the host (PLC)

and the GP.

Connects directly to Mitsubishi's PLC I/F

Programming Console. Simultaneous use

of program console, however, is not

possible.

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

*1 For detailed information about range of connectable PLC.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual

(included with the GP screen creation software)

! Available Software

! Tool Connector

! Serial Interfaces

1.3 Accessories

Product Name Model No. Description

Screen Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

Connects the GP to a personal computer.

Transfers screen data and user

program(s).

! Printer Interface Cable

Product Name Model No. Description

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

Cable designed to connect the GP and

a commercial type printer.

Product Name Model No. Description

Pro-Control Editor

GLCCNT-ED01W-V30 Logic program development software.

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows

GPW-PB01W-V50<CD-ROM> Software to be used to create the GP's

screen data using a personal computer.

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! I/O Unit

! Analog Unit

! CF Card Items

*1 The CF Memory Loader Tool and Backup Data require at least 8MB of CF Card memory. Use

Digital's CF Card “GP077-CF20 (16MB)”.

Product name Model Content

Flex Network 16-point input sync source type I/O Unit

FN-X16TS11

FN-X16TS41

16-point sync source type shared I/O Unit. Sync

source input circuit and its common (COM

terminal) cabling.

Flex Network 8-point input sync source/8-point transistor output sync type I/O Unit

FN-XY08T S11

FN-XY08T S41

I/O Unit with mixed in/output of 8 point input

sync source and 8-point transistor output sync

type.Can be connected to supply voltage

DC24V, load current 200mA electromagnetic

bulb, pilot lamp for output.

Flex Network 8-point relay output/1 Common type I/O Unit

FN-Y08RL11

FN-Y08RL41

8-point relay output/1 common type I/O

Unit.Can be connected to AC240V (1A) or

DC24V(1A) load current.

Flex Network 16-point output sync type I/O Unit

FN-Y16SK41 16-point output sync type I/O Unit.

Flex Network 16-point output source type I/O Unit

FN-Y16SC41 16-point output source type I/O Unit.

Product Name Model No. Description

GP077-CF10 GLC Series CF Card (8MB)

GP077-CF20 GLC Series CF Card (16MB)

CF Ca rd Adaptor GP077-CFAD10

CFCard Adaptor for standard PC Card

Slot.

CF Ca rds

Product name Model Content

Flex Network 4-channel analog input Unit

FN-AD04AH11

Can store analog signal in this unit by changing

it into 12 bit digital signal.

Flex Network 4-channel analog output Unit

FN-DA04AH11

Can operate to change 12-bit digital signal into

analog signal inside this unit and output.

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! Maintenance Items

These are all original GLC standard equipment items. They are also available separately as optional maintenance items.

! Screen Protection

Product Name Model No.

Description

Backlight

PS400-BU00-MS

(for GP-2400T)

Replacement Backlight

Installation Fastener

GP070-AT 01

Fasteners to attac h the GLC to a panel.

(4 fasteners/set)

Installation Gasket

PS400-WP00-MS

(for GP-2400T)

Provides a moisture resistant seal when

installing the GLC. Same as the seal

included in the GLC's original

equipment package.

Connector Cover PS-BH00 Protects GLC rear face connectors.

Product Name Model No. Description

Screen Protection Sheet

PS400-DF00

(GP-2400T)

Disposable protective and dirtresistant

sheet for the GLC's screen. The GLC's

touch panel can be used with this cover

sheet attached. (5 sheets/set)

FN-Cable 2050-31-MS

(50m)

FN-Cable2200-31-MS

(200m)

Flex Network Communication Cable

Communication cables that connect I/O

Units and Analog Units or distributed I/O

Units and Analog Units.

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! Ethernet Feature

Your GLC2400 series unit comes with an Ethernet 10BASE-T connector as standard equipment. In addition to sending screen data to the GLC, this feature can also be used to set up the GLC, even if you are using the unit for the first time*1. Also, Digital's separately sold Pro-Server software can be used to read out data collected in the GLC to a central PC server, via an Ethernet LAN network. This collected data can then be processed for production information management, via a variety of popular software applications.

! CF Card Feature

This interface allows you to use the CF Card instead of the optional Memory Loader II to store GLC setup*1 and screen data, and then transfer it to the GLC. You can also read and write data to your existing (optional) Multi-Unit's CF Card, since the GLC2400's card is the same type. The CF Card can also be used for the storage and transfer of recipe, logging, alarm history and bmp data files. The GLC can read these files from the CF Card, or use the CF Card to store data read out from the host (PLC).

! Sound Output I/F

With the GLC2400, you only need to connect a speaker to the GLC’s sound output Terminal to enable sound output, without connecting the optional Multi Unit.

! Expansion Serial Interface

This interface allows you to connect a variety of equipment, including a bar-coder reader, a serial code reader or an I/O device.

! Flex Network I/F

A high speed remote (6Mbps/12Mbps) interface capable of connecting a maximum of 1008 I/Os.

! Internal 2-Port Feature

The GLC's built-in 2-Port feature allows you to enjoy 2-Port operation with a Mitsubishi brand PLC, without using the optional 2-Port Adapter II unit.

! Backlight Burnout Detection Feature

When the GLC’s backlight burns out, it will be automatically detected. The GLC’s “Status LED” will alert you that the backlight is burned out so that you can disable GLC Touch Panel Operation and prevent a possible GLC operation mistake.

(Please read the following sections for detailed information about each feature.)

1.4 GLC2400 Series Overview

The GLC-2400-TC41-24V unit is equipped with a variety of new and useful features, such as an Ethernet, CF Card and Sound interfaces as standard equipment. The following explanation describes new GLC features.

*1 Setting up the GLC means downloading the required system and protocol programs from

the GLC screen creation software to the GLC.

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1.4.1 Ethernet Connectivity

The GLC2400 can be connected to a LAN or an Ethernet compatible PLC. The GLC2400 also supports the 2-Way function.

This feature allows you to setup a GLC and to also perform screen data transfer. You can even set up a completely new GLC.

For details about setting up the GLC via an Ethernet network, refer to

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows GP2400 Update Operation Manual

(included with the GP2400 Update Kit CD-ROM)

Send all GLC screen and system data to your GLC via an Ethernet network

*1 To use this feature, Pro-face’s “Pro-Server with Pro-Studio for Windows” software (sold

separately) is required.

Assign an IP address to each GLC

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1.4.2 CF Card

The new GLC2400 series unit allows you to use a CF Card. You can set up the GLC*1 or send screen data by saving backup data (i.e. all necessary data for GLC operation) in the CF Card using the GLC’s CF Memory Loader Tool feature. As with the Multi Unit, all the following features are available with a GLC2400 series unit.

• Read filing data from CF Card

• Write logging data to CF Card

• Read image data or sound data from CF Card

• Write Graph data or Alarm data to CF Card

• Back up screen data to CF Card

For details about creating / saving backup data (i.e. all necessary data for GLC operation) and sending GLC data, refer to

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows GP2400 Update Operation Manual

(included with the GP2400 Update Kit CD-ROM)

For details about CF Memory Loader Tool’s data upload and download, refer to

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool

When using the "CF Memory Loader Tool", Digital's GP077-CF20 (16MB) Memory Card is required.

! Send GLC Screen Data to a CF card, then to other GLCs

The CF Card allows you to set up multiple GLCs, using a single GLC's data.

Copy your GLC data and the "CF Memory Loader Tool" to your GLC’s CF Card, then insert that CF Card in another GLC and transfer that data using the the CF Memory Loader Tool.

! Send GLC Screen Data to a GLC, then to the CF card

You can also use the GLC as a CF Card drive for your PC, by sending data from your PC directly to your GLC's CF Card, . Simply connect your PC and the GLC using the data transfer cable, and send your backup data and the CF Memory Loader Tool to the CF Card installed in the GLC.

Copy data using GP-PRO/PBIII’s [CF Card Tool]

Transfer data to GLC via "CF Memory Loader Tool"

Send data using GP-PRO/PBIII’s [Transfer] feature

At a transmission speed of 115.2kbps, it takes approximately fifteen minutes to transfer screen and system data to a GLC.

*1 Setup means the sending of System and Protocol programs to the GLC unit via the screen

creation software. This, in turn, allows you to use the GLC in the desired environment.

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! Send Data from a GLC to a CF Card, then to another GLC

The CF Card allows you to use backup data saved in a GLC for setting up another GLC. First, upload (transfer) your GLC's backup data to your CF Card. Next, remove the CF Card, insert it in a different GLC and download (transfer) the CF Card’s data to that GLC. Be sure that the CF Memory Loader Tool is saved on the CF Card prior to using this method.

1.4.3 Sound Output

Download data via "CF Memory Loader Tool"

Upload data via "CF Memory Loader Tool"

This feature allows you to connect a speaker to the GLC’s Sound Output Terminal to produce sound output without using Pro-face's optional Multi Unit.

This feature can be used when an operator wishes to create a sound-alarm or a sound-message, rather than only checking alarms or messages via the GLC screen. It can be also used as a machinery operation guide, or for multimedia.

“GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Tag Reference Manual” (included

with the GP screen creation software package)

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1.4.4 Expansion Serial I/F

The Expansion Serial Interface allows you to connect a bar-code reader, a serialcode reader, or other type of I/O device. It enables the input/output of large volumes of data which cannot be handled with a conventioanl bar code reader interface.

Also, connecting an I/O device requires the creation of a data transfer protocol (via the D-Script feature).

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

the GP screen creation software package)

Bar Code Reader

Expansion

Serial I/F

I/O Device

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1.4.5 Flex Network I/F

The following information explains how to connect the GLC to a Flex Network I/F and I/O Unit.

When connecting the I/O unit, 2 channels are available - CH1 and CH2. Each channel outputs the same data and either can be used for data transmission.

The maximum number of connectable units, when using a single channel, is 31, and when using a second channel, the number increases by 32 to a total of 63.

The Flex Network uses high speed data transfer technology, and if a is cable used for data transfer that is not the same as that specified in this document, network data transfer performance cannot be guaranteed. Thus, be sure to use only the cable(s) recommended here.

Flex Network User Manual

16 Input Points

GLC

8 points - relay output

Sensor

Operation Switch

DC24V DC24V

8 points Input/ 8 points Output

16 Input points

Valve Actuator Lamp

DC24V

to next station *1

6Mbps is the recommended speed.

! Standard System Design

to next station *1

*1 Be sure the Terminal Switch (TERM) of the network's last unit (at each end) is turned ON.

Flex Network User Manual

Sensor

Operation Switch

Sensor

Operation Switch

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1.4.6 Printer/Serial Device/ Tool Connector Interface

! Printer I/F

This interface is used to connect a printer to the GLC2400. Be sure to use the PSM-PRCB printer cable made by Digital Electronics Corporation.

See 2.3.2 Printer I/F

! Serial I/F

This interface is used to connect RS-232C and RS-422 interface cables to a host (PLC).

See 2.3.1 Serial I/F

! Tool Connector

This interface is used to connect a data transfer cable, a bar-code reader, and the Memory Loader II unit to the GLC2400.

See 2.2.5 Tool Connector

The 2-Port feature allows you to use Mitsubishi’s GPP software package (ladder programming software) on your PC while the GLC is connected to a PLC. With a GLC2400 Series unit, you can use the 2-Port feature in the following two ways:

• Via the internal 2-Port feature

The GLC’s Tool Connector and a PC are connected via a data transfer cable (GPW-CB02).

• Via the external 2-Port Adapter II Pro-face’s 2-Port Adapter II (GP070-MD11) is used.

For information about PLC types and GLC compatibility with GLC2400 Series units,

refer to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual (in- cluded with the GP screen creation software)

1.4.7 Internal 2-Port Feature

GLC

!When Using Internal 2-Port feature

Connect to the Serial I/F via the Programmer I/F Cable

Connect to GLC's Tool Connector via Data Transfer Cable (GPW-CB02)

Connect to PLC's Programming Port

(PC with Mitsubishi’s GPP software installed)

Mitsubishi PLC (compatible types only)

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! Internal 2-Port Feature Usage Notes

• To use the Internal 2-Port feature, you will need to adjust your GLC’s settings. For information about these settings, refer to

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

with the GP Screen creation software)

• This feature can be used only while the GLC is in ONLINE mode.

• Since the internal 2-Port feature uses the GLC’s single tool connector, you will not be able to use equipment which requires the tool connector (i.e. a Barcode Reader, Optional Items, etc.)

• If you transfer screen data while the GLC is in ONLINE mode, the screen will not change to the data transfer screen automatically. Thus, you will need to change the screen manually to the OFFLINE mode's [Main Menu/ Transfer] screen.

4.1 Serial Data Transfer

• Peripheral equipment, such as a Programming Console, is not compatible with the GLC's Internal 2-Port feature. To use this type of equipment, you will need to use the external 2- Port Adapter II.

Pro-face's 2-Port Adapter II (GP070-MD11)

GLC

Connected to GLC’s Serial I/F

! !

! When Using the External 2-Port Adapter

PC with Mitsubishi’s GPP software installed, or a Programming Console

Connect to Programming Port

*1 The Device Monitor feature can also be used at the same time. For details about the device

monitor function, refer to

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows PLC Connection

Manual (included with the GP screen creation software)

*2 GLC2400 Series units can also use the 2-Port Adapter II. For details, refer to

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

GP screen creation software)

Mitsubishi PLC (compatible types only)

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1.4.8 Backlight Burnout Detection Feature

When the GLC’s backlight burns out, it will be automatically detected. The GLC’s Status LED will alert you that the backlight is burned out so that you can disable GLC Touch Panel Operation and prevent a possible GLC operation mistake. When Backlight Burnout is detected the GLC's Status LED will turn orange. Also, the system data area’s “Status” bit10

will turn ON.

For details about touch panel operation when the backlight burned

out, refer to 6.4.3 Touch Panel Settings.

*1 When using the Direct Access method, bit +6 will turn ON. The using Memory Link

method, bit 11 will turn ON. For details, refer to

GP-PRO/PBIII for

Windows PLC Connection Manual (included with the GP screen creation software)

Since the GLC monitors current consumption to detect if the backlight has burned out, in certain cases detection may not be possible.

When a major logic program error occurs, depending on the type of error, the LED turning red can become a priority.

In some cases, even though a backlight burnout has been detected, the backlight may remain faintly lit. In this case, please change the backlight as quickly as possible.

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2.1 General Specifications

Chapter

2 Specifications

4. Part Names and Functions

5. Dimensions

1. General Specifications

2. Functional Specifications

3. Interface Specifications

! GLC-2400-TC41-24V

Input Voltage DC 24V

Rated Voltage

DC19.2V to DC28.8V

Allowable Voltage Drop 10ms or less

Power Consumption

28W or less

In-Rush Voltage 30A or less

Voltage Endurance

AC1000V 20mA for 1 minute

(between charging and FG terminals)

Insulation Resistance

DC500V at 10MΩ or higher

(between charging and FG terminals)

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

conditions equivalent to the standards shown in the specification. Even though the GLC unit’s level of resistance is equivalent to these standards, oils that should have no effect on the GLC 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 GLC’s front face protection sheet becomes peeled off, these conditions can lead to the ingress of oil into the GLC and separate protection measures are suggested. Also, if non-approved oils are present, it may cause deformation or corrosion of the front panel’s plastic cover. Therefore, prior to installing the GLC be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the GLC’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, you need to replace the installation gasket regularly.

2.1.3 Structural

2.1.2 Environmental

Grounding

100Ω or less, or your country's applicable standard

Rating s

Equivalent to IP65f (JEM 1030)

NEMA#250 Type4X/12

External Dimensions

W215mm [8.46in] x H170mm [6.69in]

x D60mm [2.36in]

Weight

1.7 kg (3.7lb) or less

Cooling Method Natural air circulation

Ambient Operating

Temperature

0oC to +50oC

Storage Temperature

-20oC to +60oC

Ambient Humidity

10%RH to 90%RH

(Non condensing, dry bulb temperature: 39

C or less)

Dust

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

Atmosphere Free of corrosive gasses

Atmosheric Endurance

(GLC Operation Altitude)

800hPa to 1114hPa (2000 meters or lower)

Shock Resistance

IEC6111-2 (JIS B 3501) compliant

147m/s

Release time 11ms

Twice in each of X, Y, Z directions

IEC6111-2 (JIS B 3501) compliant

When vibration is NOT continuous

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

When vibration is continuous

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

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

Noise Voltage: 1500Vp-p, Pulse Duration: 1ms

Rise Time: 1ns

Electrostatic Discharge

Immunity

Contact Discharge Method 6kV

(complies with IEC 61000-4-2 Level 3)

Vibration Resistance

Noise Immunity

(via noise simulator)

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2.2 Functional Specifications

2.2.1 Display

*1 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, do not change this setting to “256 colors”.

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

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

Chapter 6.8 SET UP SCREEN

Type TFT type color LCD

Colors

256 colors *1 (depends on GP-PRO/PBIII version used)

Resolution 640 x 480pixels

W149.8mm [5.90in.] x H112.3m m [4.42in.]

ASCII: (Code page 850) Alphanumeric (incl. Eur. characters)

Chinese: (GB2321-80 codes) simplified Chinese fonts

Japanese: ANK 158, Kanji : 6962 (JIS Standards 1 & 2)

Korean: (KSC5601 - 1992 codes) Hangul fonts

Taiwanese: (Big 5 codes) traditional Chinese fonts

8x8 dots 80 Char. x 60 rows

8x16 dots 80 Char. x 30 rows

16x16 dots 40 Char. x 30 rows

32x32 dots 20 Char. x 15 rows

Both height and width can be expanded 1, 2, 4, or 8 times.

32 x 24 keys/ screen (1 or 2 point touch)

8X8 dot font, 8X16 dot font, 16X16 dot font and 32X32 dot font

Backlight

CFL (Service life: 50,000 hrs. or more at 25oC and 24hr. operation)

4 levels of adjustment available via touch panel.

Text

Effective Display

Are a

Language Fonts

Di sp lay S i ze s

Brightness Control

Font Sizes

Touch Pane l

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2.2.4 Clock

The GLC's internal clock has a slight error. At normal operating temperatures and conditions, with the GLC 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.

Clock Accuracy + 65 seconds/month (at room temperature)

Application

4MB FLASH EPROM (Approx. 1280 screens at 3.2KB/screen)

Data Ba ckup

256KB SRAM (uses lithium battery)

2.2.2 Memory

*1 A Lithium battery's lifetime is:

10 years when the battery's ambient temperature is under 40 oC

4.1 years when the battery's ambient temperature is under 50 oC

1.5 years when the battery's ambient temperature is under 60 oC

When used for backup:

Approximately 60 days, with a fully charged battery

Approximately 6 days, with a half-charged battery

2.2.3 Control Memory

SRAM Back Up

(Ba ck Up Me mory)

224KB SRAM (uses lithium battery)

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2.2.5 Interfaces

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

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

Remote Reset Input 1 point

Input Voltage DC24V +

10%

Input Current 4mA (TYP)

Min. Input Pulse Width 2ms

Operating Voltage (When ON) Min. DC21.1V

(When OFF) Max. DC3V

Isolation Method Photocoupler Isolation

Monaural 1CH

Number of connection stations: Maximum 63 stations Number of I/O points: 1008

Sound Output

External Speaker Connection (Terminal Block)

Speaker Output 70mW (Rated Load: 8Ω, Frequency: 1kHz)

Sound Line Out Output 2.7Vp-p (Rated Load:10kW)

Recommended wire: AWG#28 to #16

AUX Input/Output

Flex Network I/F

Communication Style: 1:N Connection Format: Multi Drop Connection Communication Range: 200m/CH at 6Mbps, 100m/CH at 12Mbps Communication Format: Cyclic Data T ransfer, Half-duplex Communication Speed: 6Mbps, 12Mbps Communication I/F: Differential method, Pulse T ransformer Insulation method Error Check: Format Test, Bit Test, CRC-12 Test

CF Ca rd Interface

1 slot

Printer Interface

Compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C),

HP Laser Jet PCL 4 command compatible printers

Ethernet Interface

IEEE802.3, 10BASE-T

Tool Connector

Asynchronous TTL level nonprocedural command I/F

Used for transferring data to and from the GP application software and the GP.

Used for data transfer with the 2-Port feature.

Used for a variety of devices, including a bar-code reader.

Expansion Serial

Interface

Asynchronous T ransmission:

RS232C

Data Length: 7 or 8 bits

Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits

Parity: None, Odd or Even

Data Transmission Speed: 2400 to 115.2kbps

Serial Interface

Asynchronous T ransmission:

RS232C/RS422

Data Length: 7 or 8 bits

Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits

Parity: None, Odd or Even

Data Transmission Speed: 2400 to 115.2kbps

Screw Lock Terminal Block

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2.3 Interface Specifications

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces

Recommended Connector: Dsub25pin plug XM2A-2501<made by OMRON>

Recommended Cover: Dsub25pin cover XM2S-2511<made by OMRON>

Jack Screws: XM2Z-0071<made by OMRON>

• Use rough metric type M2.6x0.45 p threads used to secure the cable's set screws.

Recommended Cable: CO-MA-VV-SB5PX 28AWG <made by HITACHI Cable

Ltd.>

• To confirm your PLC's connection specifications , refer to

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

with the screen creation software)

Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Name Condition

1 FG Frame ground 2 SD Send data (RS-232C) 3 RD Receive data (RS-232C)

SIO 4 RS Request send (RS-232C)

5 CS Clear send (RS-232C) 6 DR Data Set Ready (RS-232C) 7 SG Signal ground 8 CD Carrier detect (RS-232C)

9 TRMX T ermination (RS-422) 10 RDA Receive data A (RS-422) 11 SDA Send data A (RS-422) 12 NC No connection (Reserved) 13 NC No connection (Reserved) 14 VCC 5V±5% output 0.25A 15 SDB Send data B (RS-422) 16 RDB Receive data B (RS-422) 17 RI Ring Indicate (RS-232C) 18 CSB Clear send B (RS-422) 19 ERB Enable receive B (RS-422) 20 ER Enable receive (RS-232C) 21 CSA Clear send A (RS-422) 22 ERA Enable receive A (RS-422) 23 NC No connection (Reserved) 24 NC No connection (Reserved) 25 NC No connection (Reserved)

This interface can be either RS-232C or RS-422. Connects GLC to Host (PLC).

(D-Sub 25pin female)

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When creating your own cable, follow the instructions listed below:

• The following pairs of pin #'s must be connected to each other.

#18 (CSB) <—> #19 (ERB)

#21 (CSA) <—> #22 (ERA)

• When connecting the RS-422 cable and the #9 (TRMX) and #10 (RDA) points, a termination resistance of 100

ΩΩ

Ω is added between RDA and RDB.

• When making a cable for a Memory Link system, be sure to use a 4-wire type.

• Do not use the following pins: 9 (TRMX), 10 (RDA), 11 (SDA), 15 (SDB), 16 (RDB), 18 (CSB), 19 (ERB), 21 (CSA), 22 (ERA).

• The #1 (FG) terminal should only be connected if it is required by the device being connected to.

• This unit’s serial port is not isolated, therefore, it is important that you connect the SG (Signal Ground) terminals. If this is not done, the RS422 circuit may be damaged.

• Pin 14 (VCC) DC5V output is not protected. To prevent damage or unit malfunction, be sure to use only the designated level of current.

! Expansion Serial Interface

This interface is used for RS-232C data transfer.

Recommended Connector: Dsub9pin socket XM2D-0901<made by OMRON>

Recommended Cover: Dsub9pin cover XM2S-0913<made by OMRON>

Jack Screws: #4-40 UNC<made by OMRON>

Use inch type screws (#4-40UNC) as set screws.

Since Pin#9(RI/VCC) is unprotected, be sure to keep the output current in the rated range.

(D-Sub 9pin male)

Pin Assignments Pin No. Signal Name

Signal

Direction

Condition

1 CD Input Carrier detect (RS-232C) 2 RD Input Receive data (RS-232C) 3 SD Input Send data (RS-232C) 4 ER Output Enable receive (RS-232C) 5 SG Signal Ground 6 DR Input Data Set Ready (RS-232C) 7 RS Output Request Send (RS-232C) 8 CS Input Clear send (RS-232C)

9 RI/VCC Input/Output

Ring Indicate (RS-232C)

+5V+

5% 0.25A

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Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Name Condition

1 GND Ground 2 RESERVE Reserved 3 PDB5 Data Signal 4 PDB4 Data Signal 5 PDB3 Data Signal 6 GND Ground 7 SLCT Select Status (Input) 8 PDB0 Data Signal

9 PSTB Strobe Signal (Output)

10 BUSY Busy Signal (Input) 11 PDB7 Data Signal 12 PDB6 Data Signal 13 GND Ground

ERROR

Printer Error (Input)

15 GND Ground 16 PDB2 Data Signal 17 PDB1 Data Signal 18 PE Paper Runout

19 INIT Initialization Signal (Output)

20 GND Ground

This interface is used for external reset, Flex Network, or sound output.

2.3.3 AUX I/F, Flex Network I/F and Sound Output I/F

2.3.2 Printer Interface

When connecting a printer, use Digital’s printer cable (PSM-PRCB00).

Pin Assingments Pin # Signal Name

1 AUXCOM External Reset Common 2 AUXRESET External Reset Input 3 TR+ CH1 Communication Data 4 TR- CH1 Communication Data 5 SLD CH1 Cable Shield Line 6 TR+ CH2 Communication Data 7 TR- CH2 Communication Data 8 SLD CH2 Cable Shield Line

9 RESERVE Reserve --10 SP OUT Speaker Output 11 GND Ground 12 LINE OUT Sound Lineout Output

Flex

Network

Condition

Ext. Reset

Sound

Ouput

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A:Display Panel

The GLC monitor screen displays the screen setup and corresponding host (PLC) data.

(All units)

B: Touch Panel

Performs any screen change operations and sends data to the PLC.

C: Status LED

Iindicates the GLC's current condition.

2.4 Part Names and Functions

A,B

Front

(all units)

D F

Rear

(GLC2400T)

Color Indicator

Operation

Mode

Controller Operation

Mode

Green

ON OFFLINE ---

ON In operation RUN

Flashing In operation STOP

Red ON In operation Major Error

D: Expansion Unit I/F

Connects a data communication expansion unit to the GLC. (currently disabled)

E: CF Card I/F

Insertion slot for CF Card.

F: CF Card Cover

Protects the CF Card interface and the CF Card from contamination. When opened, the GLC unit’s Dip Switches can be seen.

Color Indicator

Orange

Meaning

Backlight burnout has occurred.

*1 Interface units for this interface are currently under development.

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G: Power Input Terminal Block

Connect Power Cord.

H: Screw Lock Terminal Block

Used for external reset, alarm output, buzzer output, and sound output.

I: Serial I/F

RS-232C/422 Interface. Connects to the host PLC.

J: Expansion Serial I/F

RS-232C Interface.

K: Tool Connector

Connects to Transfer Cable, Bar Code Reader or Memory Loader II.

L: Printer Interface

Connect the printer cable here. Recommended cable: Digital Electronic Corporation PSMPRCB00 Cable.

M: Flex Network I/F

Flex Network I/F status LED will turn ON or flash, according to the unit’s status.

Status LED Contents

RUN (Green)

Turns on when Communication is

enabled.

ERR (Red )

Turns on when failure occurs in

connected I/O Unit.

Side

(GLC-2400T)

G H I J K L

Rear

(GLC2400T)

N: CF Card Access LED

If the CF Card Cover is closed when the CF Card is inserted, the LED lamp turns ON. The LED lamp will remain turned ON even if the CF Card Cover is opened while the GLC accesses the CF Card.

O: Ethernet Interface

Used for Ethernet (10BASE-T).

The LED will change (turn ON, blink) according to the GLC’s status.

Status LED Display Contents

ON Power ON

Flash Send/Receive

Green

ON Link

Orange

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2.5 Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

2.5.1 GLC-2400T External Dimensions

Top

Front Side

204.0 [8.03]

60 [2.36]

159.0 [6.26]

7.5

[0.30]

170 [6.69]

215 [8.46]

2.5.2 Installation Fasteners

Unit: mm [in.]

31 [1.22]

19.5 [0.77]

10 [0.39]

16 [0.63]

11 [0.43]

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2.5.5 Panel Cut Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

4-R3 or less

204.5

+1 0

159.5

[6.28 ]

+0.04

[8.05 ]

+0.04 0

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3 Installation and Wiring

1. Installation

2. Wiring Cautions

3. Tool Connector

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Installation Procedures

4. Ethernet Cable Connector

5. CF Card Insertion and Removal

6. Connecting to the Screw Lock Terminal

Follow the steps given below when installing the GLC.

It is strongly recommended that you use the installation gasket, since it absorbs vibration in addition to repelling water.

Place the GLC on a level surface with the display panel facing downward. Check that the GLC’s installation gasket is seated securely into the gasket’s groove, which runs around the perimeter of the panel’s frame.

For details about installing the gasket, refer to

8.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement

! Check the Installation Gasket’s Seating

Installation Gasket

Rear face

• Before installing the GLC into a cabinet or panel, check that the Installation gasket is securely attached to the unit.

• A gasket which has been used for a long period of time may have scratches or dirt on it, and could have lost much of its dust and drip resistance. Be sure to change the gasket periodically, or when scratches or dirt become visible.

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■ Creating a Panel Cut

Create the correct sized opening required to install the GLC, using the installation dimensions given.

2.5.4 GLC Panel Cut Dimensions

The installation gasket, installation brackets and attachment screws are all required when installing the GLC.

Check that the installation panel or cabinet's surface is flat, in good condition and has no jagged edges. Also, if desired, metal reinforcing strips can be attached to the inside of the panel, near the Panel Cut, to increase the panel’s strength.

For easier maintenance, operation, and improved ventilation, be sure to install the GLC at least 100 mm [3.94in.] away from adjacent structures and other equipment.

Panel thickness should be from 1.6mm [0.06in.] to 10mm [0.4in.]. Decide the panel’s thickness based on the level of panel strength required.

Panel Cut

Area

Panel

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• Be sure that the ambient operation temperature and the ambient humidity are within their designated ranges. (When installing the GLC in a cabinet or enclosure, the term “ambient operation temperature” indicates the cabinet or enclosure’s internal temperature.

• Be sure that heat from surrounding equipment does not cause the GLC to exceed its standard operating temperature.

• When installing the GLC in a slanted panel, the panel face should not incline more than 30o.

• When installing the GLC in a slanted panel, and the panel face inclines more than 30o, the ambient temperature must not exceed 40

C. You may need to use forced air cooling (fan, A/C) to ensure the

ambient operating temperature is 40 oC or below.

• When installing the GLC vertically, position the unit so that the Power Input Terminal Block is also vertical.

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2) Insert the installation fasteners into the GLC’s insertion slots, at the top and bottom of the unit.

(total: 4 slots)

! Installing the GLC

1) Insert the GLC into the panel cut out, as shown here.

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4) Use a Phillips screw driver to tighten each fastener screw and secure the GLC in place.

A torque of only 0.5 to 0.6 N•m is sufficient to tighten these screws. Excessive force may damage the GLC unit.

3) Insert each of the fasteners shown below. Be sure to pull the fastener back until it is flush with the rear of the attachment hole.

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• Wherever possible, use thick wires (max 2mm2) for power terminals, and twist the exposed wire ends when connecting the Ring Terminals.

• Please use the following size crimp-on type Ring Terminals.

3.2 Wiring Cautions

3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord

• To prevent the Ring Terminals from causing a short when the terminal block attachment screws are loosened, be sure to use sleeve-type Ring Terminals.

• When the FG terminal is connected, be sure the wire is grounded. Not grounding the GLC unit will result in excessive noise. Use your country’s applicable standard for grounding.

WARNINGS

• To avoid an electric shock, be sure the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet when connecting the power terminals to the GLC unit.

• The GLC2400-TC41-24V requires a DC24V supply. If the power supply does not match the model, both the power supply and GLC unit will be damaged.

• Since the GLC is not equipped with the power switch, be sure to connect a breaker type power switch to the GLC’s power cord.

• The FG terminal must be connected to earth. This is to protect against electrical shock when the unit breaks down.

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1) Be sure that the GLC's power cord is not plugged in to the power supply.

2) Remove the Terminal Strip's clear plastic cover.

3) Remove the screws from the three (3) middle terminals, position the Ring

Terminals as shown above and reattach the screws. (Check each wire to make sure the connections are correct)

4) Reattach the Terminal Strip's clear plastic cover.

• Confirm that the Ring Terminal Cable is connected to the correct

connector.

• A torque of only 0.5 to 0.6 N•m is required to tighten an attachment

screw.

" GLC2400-TC41-24V Unit

! Connecting the Power Supply Terminals

Positive electrode

Negative electrode

Grounding Terminal connected to

the GP chassis.

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3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply

GLC unit

Twisted Lines

Input/ Out-

put Power

power input/output

main circuit

Motor

Input/

Output unit

GLC unit

noise reducing transformer

voltage transformer

Operation

Unit

Input/ Out-

put Power

• If the supplied voltage exceeds the GLC unit's range, connect a voltage transformer.

Chapter 2 Specifi-

cations for the allowable voltage

range.

• For between the line and ground, select a power supply that is low in noise. If there is an excess amount of noise, connect a noise reducing transformer.

Use Voltage and Noise Reducing transformers with capacities exceeding 100VA.

• When supplying power to the GLC unit, please separate the input/output and operation unit lines, as shown.

• To increase the noise resistance quality of the power cable, simply twist each power wire before attaching the Ring Terminal.

• The power supply cable must not be bundled or positioned close to main circuit lines (high voltage, high current), or input/output signal lines.

Twisted Lines

Main Power

GLC

power

GLC unit

Main Power

GLC

power

• Connect a lightening surge absorber, as shown in the diagram, to deal with power surges.

• To avoid excess noise, make the power cable as short as possible.

• Be sure to ground the surge absorber (E1) separately from the GLC unit (E2).

• Select a surge absorber that has a maximum circuit voltage greater than that of the peak voltage of the power supply.

GLC unit

lightening surge absorber

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3.2.3 Grounding

(a) Exclusive Grounding (BEST)

Connect the FG terminal found at the back of the GLC to an exclusive ground. [diagram (a)].

(b) Common Grounding (OK)

• Check that the grounding resistance is less than 100

ΩΩ

Ω

• The grounding wire should have a cross sectional area greater than 2mm2. Create the connection point as close to the GLC unit as possible, and make the wire as short, as possible. When using a long grounding wire, replace the thin wire with a thicker wire, and place it in a duct.

If exclusive grounding is not possible, use a common connection point. [diagram (b)]

If the equipment does not function properly when grounded, disconnect the ground wire from the FG terminal.

Do not use common grounding, since it can lead to an accident or machine breakdown.

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When you are unable to separate the cables as shown above, be sure to use shielded cable and create a ground from the shield line.

If the wires must be placed in the same duct, separate them via an earthed/ grounded divider.

Earth/ Ground

Grounded Separators

Duct

(non-conducting resin/plastic)

Duct for Communication Lines Duct for Power Lines

Com. Cables

Power cables

Standard cables

3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Cautions

Separating all comunication lines from power lines by placing them in a separate duct will help to prevent problems from noise and interference.

3.2.5 Installation Cautions

A problem in the external power supply or a failure in the GLC Unit can lead to operation failures. To prevent these failures, which can affect the entire system, and for fail-safe reasons, a prevention circuit (Emergency Stop Circuit, Protection Network, Interlock Circuit and System Design Circuit, etc.) should be used in areas where potential failures may occur. The following are examples of prevention circuits that ensure reliability of the system.

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■ Failsafe Electrical Circuits

When designing the fail-safe circuit, consider a possible malfunction due to the time difference between the start up time of control device (especially the DC power supply) connected to GLC output unit, the start up time of GLC system unit and program start up time. When using a remote I/O, create a logic program to check the terminal status.

For example, connect an electrical voltage relay coil to the GLC output unit power supply circuit and to any connected control devices’ power circuit, then connect their contacts to the GLC input unit. Design the circuit so that it checks for an ON signal from the electrical voltage relay using a logic program, then executes the ladder program of the control device connected to the GLC output unit.

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■ Input Voltage

The power supply must be within the range of DC24V (DC19.2V to DC28.8V).

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■ Power Interruption

If the power supply stops more than 10ms, the GLC’s power will be interrupted. Also, when a power interruption occurs, operation will stop even while a command is being issued.

For example, if power is cut while an FMOV command is sending data in 100word units, execution of the command will stop.

When designing the program, consider the possibility of a power interruption.

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■ Emergency Stop Circuit

Do not send an emergency stop signal to the GLC or internally process an emergency stop signal as software.

Create the emergency stop circuit outside the GLC as shown in the figure below.

GLC

Power source

AC 24 VDC

Output Input

Controlled System

Emergency Stop Button B contact

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■ Interlock Circuit 1

Create an interlock circuit, as shown below, outside the GLC, to control a motor’s clockwise/reverse rotation circuit using a GLC or PLC.

GLC

The timing to output ON/OFF information to an output device after program execution is the same for a GLC and PLC. For example, an electromagnetic switch for motor rotation (clockwise) and reverse rotation ON/OFF will be executed at the same time. Therefore, there are times when the main contact for the power circuits of both the motor rotation (clockwise) electromagnetic switch and reverse rotation electromagnetic switch would turn ON, creating the possibility of an R Phase and T Phase short circuit. Please use the interlock shown above or use a mechanical interlock equipped with an electromagnetic switch for a clockwise/reverse circuit.

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■ Interlock Circuit 2

If there is a possibility that a GLC failure could cause an accident, include a failsafe element in the design of the interlock circuit with an external hardware device. If the system needs to first stop the Travel Motor whenever the Unit Travel Limit Switch activated, put the Unit Travel Limit Switch in the GLC input. Avoid a design that software processes it. The example circuit shown below use a hardware method to ensure that Travel Motor is stopped.

Motor rotation (clockwise) signal

Auxiliary b contact of electromagnetic switch for motor reserve rotation

Electromagnetic switch for motor rotation

Electromagnetic switch for motor reserve rotation

Auxiliary b contact of electromagnetic switch for motor rotation

Motor reverse rotation signal

GLC

Travel Motor Control Signal

Unit Travel Limit Switch

Travel Motor Control Circuit

Emergency stop switch

Unit Travel Limit Switch

Directly input to emergency stop circuit in Control unit

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3.3 Tool Connector

The GLC's Data Transfer Cable, Memory Loader, or the Bar Code Reader can be attached to the GLC unit’s Tool Connector.

When the Bar Code Reader uses a separate power supply:

• Turn the Bar Code Reader ON before turning the GLC ON.

• Turn the GLC OFF before turning the Bar Code Reader OFF.

Ethernet Interface

(RJ-45 Connector)

Tool Connector

3.4 Ethernet Cable Connector

Use the following drawing to locate your GLC unit’s Ethernet connector. The GLC Ethernet interface is IEEE802.3 compliant, and transmits data at 10Mbps.

It is strongly recommended that your Ethernet network is installed by a trained engineer.

WARNING

To prevent an electric shock, unplug the GLC unit's power cord from the main power supply prior to attaching or detaching any connector(s) to or from the GLC.

Rear Face

GLC-2400T

Side Face

GLC-2400T

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3.5 CF Card Installation and Removal

! Inserting the CF Card

Use the following steps to insert the CF Card in the GLC.

1) Slide the CF Card Cover in the direction shown here, then upwards to open the cover.

When using the GLC Unit and a CF Card, follow the precautions below:

• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, be sure to turn the GLC unit’s CF Card ACCESS switch OFF and to confirm that the 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 GLC, or insert or remove the CF Card. Prior to performing these operations, create and use a special GLC application screen that will prevent access to the CF Card.

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

(included with the screen editor software package)

• Prior to inserting a CF Card, familiarize yourself with the CF Card’s front and rear face orientation, as well as the CF Card connector’s position. If the CF Card is not correctly positioned when it is inserted into the Mulit Unit, the CF Card’s internal data and the GLC unit may be damaged or broken.

• Be sure to use only CF Cards manufactured by the Digital Electronics Corporation. GLC unit performance cannot be guaranteed when using another manufacturer’s CF Card.

• Once GLC data is lost, it cannot be recovered. Since accidental data loss can occur at any time, be sure to back up all GLC screen and CF Card data regularly.

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4) Confirm that the CF Card Access LED turns ON.

2) Insert the CF Card in the CF Card Slot, until the ejector button is pushed forward.

3) Close the cover. (As shown.)

! Removing the CF Card

Simply reverse the steps shown in the previous “Inserting CF Card” explanation. Prior to removing the CF Card, confirm that the CF Card Access LED is turned OFF.

Do not pull out or eject the CF Card when the CF Card access LED is on. Doing so may break or damage the CF Card.

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3.6 Connecting to Screw Lock Terminal

External Reset, Flex Network, Sound Output can be connected to Screw Lock Terminal. Follow the following procedure and connect Screw Lock Terminal.

3.6.2 Terminal Connection

Use the following steps to connect the speaker.

1) Rotate the screw lock terminal block’s two (2) levers in the direction shown (downward), and remove the screw lock terminal block.

• Be sure to tape or put a plastic tube over the shield line.

• Do not solder the wire itself. This could lead to a bad or poor contact.

3.6.1 Cable Preparation

Remove the wire's external covering and insert the wire center strand into the connector opening.

(25 to 35

6 to 8[0.24 to 0.31]

Blue(TR+)

White(TR-)

Shield (SLD)* Do not solder end

[0.98 to 1.38])

Unit: mm[in.]

2) Loosen the corresponding pin’s screw and insert the cable.

Pin 12

Pin 1

For Sound Output, use Pins 10 and 11

Pin numbe r Signal Name

10 SP OUT

11 GND

The following pictures show the connection of the Sound Output terminals.

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4) Reattach the screw lock terminal block to the GLC.

3) Confirm that each line (cable) is inserted completely, and retighten the two (2) set screws.

Secure the screw lock terminal wires in place near the GLC via a cable clamp. Be sure not to use too much force and overtighten the wire set screws.

• Use a small-sized screwdriver to tighten the set screws (thickness 0.4 mm,

tip width 2.5 mm).

• The recommended tightening torque for the set screws is 0.2 to 0.4 N•m.

• If wire ends are not carefully twisted, strands from adjacent wires or contact

with an electrode may cause a short circuit. The following Pin Jack Terminal is recommended:

- Phoenix Contact AIO.5-6WH, AIO3-6TQ

Pin numbe r Signal Name

1 AUXCOM

2 AUXRESET

For External Reset, use Pins 1 and 2

For Flex Network, use Pins 3 to 8

Pin numbe r Signal Name

3TR+

4TR-

5SLD

6TR+

7TR-

8SLD

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3.6.3 Sound Volume Adjustment

1) Call up the GLC menu bar.

6.4.3 SETUP TOUCH

PANEL

2) Touch the left-most key to call up

the next menu.

3) Touch the and

keys to adjust the sound volume to the desired level.

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This chapter explains following three (3) methods of transferring data created with the the GLC screen creation software to or from the GLC.

• Transfer data via the data transfer cable to or from your GLC.

• Transfer data via an Ethernet network to the GLC.

• Transfer data via the CF Card to or from your GLC using the CF Memory Loader Tool.

4.1 Serial Data Transfer

Chapter

4 Data Transfer

1. Serial Data Transfer

2. Ethernet Data Transfer

3. CF Memory Loader Tool

The following explains how to connect Pro-face’s data transfer cable to your PC and to the GLC.

GLC PC

Connected to the PC’s serial port

Connected to the GLC’s Tool Connector

• Pro-face’s transfer cable (GPW-CB02) is sold separately. The transfer cable pack-

age does not include the PC’s interface converting adapter.

• When using the PC with the Dsub 25pin socket side interface, a connector conver-

sion adapter is required. Use the straight line type conversion adapter.

Recommended units:

Abel Co. AA833

Sanwa Supply Co. D09-9F25F

• When using a PC equipped with a half-pitch 14pin socket interface, a conversion

adapter is required.

Recommended unit:

Arroz Co. ZR01-024

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Transfer screen data from your PC, via the GP screen creation software.

For details about the GP screen creation software, refer to GP-PRO/PBIII

for Windows Operation Manual (included with the GP screen creation software)

! To Transfer Data to a Completely New GLC

Connect the GLC to your PC via the data transfer cable, and then turn the GLC ON. The “Initial Start Mode” screen will appear on the GLC and you can transfer screen from your PC. The screen will change to the “Transfer” screen sutomatically.

*1 “Set up the GLC” means configuring the GLC operating condition by downloading the

system program and the protocol program etc. from the GLC screen creation software to the GLC.

During data transfer, the “SETUP Transfer” and “Now Transferring - Please Wait” messages will appear. When these messages disappear, screen data transfer is completed.

If you wish to stop data transfer, simply cancel it from your PC’s GLC screen creation software.

! After Completing Data Transfer using GLC setup

Transfer screen data from the GLC screen creation software, and select the “Transfer” mode.

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If the GLC screen creation software’s “GLC SYSTEM SETTINGS”*1 data is transferred to the GLC, the OFFLINE mode “INITIAL SETTINGS” data will be overwritten.

Do NOT disconnect the GLC’s power supply, turn OFF the PC, or disconnect the GLC’s transfer cable during the data transfer. If you do, an error may occur when the GLC is started.

If you try to set up the GLC after data transfer, the OFFLINE mode’s “Main Menu” will appear. If you do NOT set up the GLC, the screen designated in “INITIAL SETTINGS/SCREEN SETUP/INITIAL SCREEN FILE NO. ” will appear and the screen will change to operation (RUN) mode.

Logic Program Data Transfer is only available with the GLC, which is pre-installed.

Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual (included in the GLC screen

creation software package)

*1 Some GLC Offline displays are referred to as “GP”, however it is the same as “GLC”

here.

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The GLC2400 is equipped with the Ethernet I/F which allows you to set up the GLC via an Ethernet network, as well as transfer GLC screen data.

When using the Ethernet communication protocol, you must specify the port number for the protocol as +10 or higher than the value specified in this section. Otherwise, the setup or screen data transfer via Ethernet is disabled.

After you connect an Ethernet cable to the GLC’s Ethernet I/F, the GLC will appear on the Ethernet network.

! Transferring Data to a Completely New GLC

"Setting Up the IP Address Manually

Touch the “Ethernet Settings” button on the GLC2400 Initial Start Mode screen.

6.5.4 ETHERNET SETUP

4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer

"Setting Up the IP Address Automatically

It is not necessary to select “Ethernet Settings” on the GLC2400 Initial Start Mode screen. When the options for “Ethernet Settings” are not specified, they are set automatically.

If you choose to set the IP address automatically, specify the IP address of the PC in the range of “10.255.255.1” to “10.255.255.254” and the subnet mask as “255.0.0.0”.

Transfer data using the GLC screen creation software package.

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

the GLC screen creation software package)

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You can now transfer data from your PC’s screen creation software.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows GLC2400 Update Operation Manual

(included in the GLC screen creation software package)

! When transferring data using the GLC setup*1 is completed

When you transfer screen creation software data from your PC to the GLC while the GLC is in RUN mode, the screen will change automatically to “Ethernet Mode”. If it does not, you will need to manually change the GLC screen to Ethernet Mode, via the following screen.

Execute the logic program data transfer from the Logic Program Development Software. For Operation of Logic Program Development Software,

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4.2.1 Checking the IP Address

Use the following procedure to check the IP Address assigned to the GLC and some consideration/precautions.

1) Display the menu bar. For instructions on how to display the menu bar,

6.4.3 Touch Panel Setting

2) Click on the left-side 1/3 cell of the menu bar to display the next menu.

3) Next, click on the 2/3 cell to display the following menu.

4) The IP Address assigned to the GLC will appear in the menu bar.

IP Address will not be reflected unless GLC was reset or power cord was re-connected. After changing “Ethernet Setup” settings, the GLC must then be reset or power cord must be re-connected.

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Dip Switches

The GLC2400 allows you to use the CF Memory Loader Tool in the CF Card to set up the GLC, transfer screen data, and upload GLC internal data to its internal CF Card.

• You need to transfer the CF Memory Loader Tool to the CF Card prior to using the CF Memory Loader Tool.

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• The CF Memory Loader Tool and Backup Data require at least 8MB of CF Card memory. Use Digital’s CF Card “GP077-CF20 (16MB) “.

! Starting the CF Memory Loader Tool

There are two methods for starting this program via the CF Card.

1. Menu Bar: Using the GLC’s [CF BOOT] menu

Insert the CF Card with the CF Memory Loader Tool saved into the GLC and touch the menu screen’s [CF BOOT] selection. The GLC will be reset, and after it

restarts, the CF card’s “CF Memory Loader Tool” will start.

For how to display the Menu bar, refer to 6.4.3 ETHERNET SETUP

When you finish using the CF Memory Loader Tool, turn OFF this dip switch.

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool

2. GLC Dip Switches: Forced Start via GLC Dip Switches

You can also use the Dip Switches on the rear of the GLC, next to the CF Card Slot. If you turn ON Dip Switch No.1 (raise it) and then connect the GLC unit’s power cord, the “CF Memory Loader Tool” will automatically start.

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CF Card Slot

close-up diagram

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4.3.1 Data Upload and Download

! UPLOAD (From GLC to CF Card)

This feature is for saving all GLC internal data (i.e. system program, communication protocol, expansion program, screen data and Backup SRAM data) in the CF Card as backup data.

To start data upload, enter the password you designated in the GLC screen creation software’s “Transfer” screen, and then touch the “START” key. If you have not designated a password however, simply touch the “START” key.

When UPLOAD is performed, the CF Card’s current Backup Data will be completely overwritten.

When the Memory Loader Tool program starts, the following screen will appear.

! DOWNLOAD (From CF Card to GLC)

This feature is used for writing CF Card backup data to the GLC’s Internal SRAM Memory.

To start data download, enter the password you designated in the GLC screen creation software’s “Transfer” screen, and touch the “START” key. If you have not designated a

password, simply touch the “START” key.

When DOWNLOAD is performed, the GLC’s Internal Memory data (i.e. system program, communication protocol, expansion program, screen data and Backup SRAM data) will be completely overwritten.

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OFFLINE Mode provides access to the Initialize, Self-Diagnosis, and other features built into the GLC. Before you can use any of these features, however, you will need to change the GLC to OFFLINE mode.

OFFLINE mode is unavailable in a completely new GLC until the necessary GLC system data has been transfered from your PC’s screen editor software. To do this, be sure the GLC's power cord is plugged in and when you transfer screen data from your PC to the GLC, your GLC’s system data will be automatically sent.

For information about transferring data to the GLC, refer to Chapter 4-

Transfer, or the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included with the screen creation software)

Chapter

5 OFFLINE Mode

1. Entering OFFLINE Mode

2. OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

3. INITIALIZATION

4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS

To INITIALIZE your GLC or perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS, you must first switch the GLC to OFFLINE mode. There are two ways to enter OFFLINE mode. First, is immediately after plugging in the GLC's power cord, and second, by using the Forced Reset feature.

Touch the upper left-hand corner of the GLC screen within 10 seconds of plugging in the GLC's power cord and the GLC will change to OFFLINE mode.

5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord

5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode

When changing a Logic Program from RUN to OFFLINE mode, the action performed by the GLC and the I/O signal will be as follows, regardless of the current ouput hold setting. Please be aware of the effect of changing to OFFLINE mode and/or performing RESET.

GLC Condition

RUN OFFLINE RUN

I/O Signal

Output from Logic

Program

OFF

Output from Logic

Program

OFF

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If a Password has been entered in the INITIALIZE/ SET UP SYSTEM area, before entering the OFFLINE mode, the following screen appears. Here, enter the password, then touch Set to enter OFFLINE mode.

If your GLC unit has the Device Monitor feature, the “Monitor” square will also appear.

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From the GLC unit’s Menu Bar, touch the OFFLINE square and the OFFLINE mode Main Menu will appear.

5.1.2 From the Menu Bar

For instructions on how to call up the Menu Bar, refer to 6.4.3 “SET

UP TOUCH PANEL; FORCED RESET”

For more information about Passwords, Chapter 6.3.1, "SYSTEM

SETUP" and Chapter 5.3, "Initialize-Standard Operation”

To enter OFFLINE mode, touch the upper-left corner of the screen within 10 seconds of connecting the GLC uunit’s power cord.

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Select the desired menu item by touching the corresponding screen item bar.

Each Main Menu item is used as follows.

INITIALIZE

The setup items contained in this menu are used to control the GLC unit.

SCREEN DATA TRANSFER

Select to transfer screen data to and from the screen editing software.

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

Checks to see if there are any problems with the GLC System or Interface (I/F).

RUN

Starts GLC operation.

For more information about INITIALIZE, refer to Chapter 6

For more information about TRANSFER SCREEN DATA, refer to Chapter 4 or GP- PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included with the screen creation software)

For more information about SELF-DIAGNOSIS and RUN, refer to Chapter 7.

5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

The Main Menu contains the following four items: “INITIALIZE”, “SCREEN DATA TRANSFER”, “SELF-DIAGNOSIS” and “RUN”.

Each menu item shown below has different settings that must be set to match the corresponding PLC in order for the GLC to communicate properly. Entering OFFLINE mode calls up the following screen.

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! Selecting Setup Conditions

After selecting a menu item and entering that area, touch the option you would like to setup. The selected item becomes highlighted. In this example, the TOUCH BUZZER SOUND has been set to OFF.

5.3 INITIALIZATION

! Selecting A Menu

Touch the menu number to select it.

! Entering Numbers

Touching a menu item or an enter field enables you to enter the numeric values. Use the numeric touch keys located at the bottom of the screen to enter numeric values.

Touch the menu to select it.

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! After All Setting Data is Entered

Touch the top-left [SET] key.

If you wish to exit the screen without saving the changes, touch the [CANCEL] key.

! Return To Previous Screen

Touch the title of the screen you would like to return to.

E.g. To return to the MAIN MENU from the SYS.ENVIRONMENT screen, simply touch the MAIN MENU title.

• Press the [SET] key to write the Setup conditions to the Internal FEEPROM, which will require a short period of time. Until this processing is completed, do not touch the screen until the previous menu reappears.

• Press the [CANCEL] key to return to the previous menu, without writing the Setup conditions to the Internal FEPROM.

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! [CONFIRM], [START] and [CANCEL] Keys

After selecting the Self Diagnosis item, the [CONFIRM], [START], and [CANCEL] keys may appear at different times at the top of the screen.

[CONFIRM] Key

Touching this key informs the GLC that you have completed all the necessary steps prior to running “Self Diagnosis”. All these steps will be shown in the GLC’s message dialogs.

[START] Key

Touch this key to start the checking process.

[CANCEL] Key

Press this key to cancel the Self-Diagnosis test. Control will then return to the SELF-DIAGNOSIS menu.

! Selecting a Sub-Display

Touch the desired the menu item and that sub-display will appear.

5.4 SELF-DIAGNOSIS

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Return To Main Menu

Touch the “RETURN” key to return to the main menu screen.

! After Check - To Return To SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU

When OK displays,

Pressing once anywhere on the display screen returns you to the SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU.

Touch the bottom two corners of the panel (1, 2) to return to the SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU.

! When an Error Message displays

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*1 PLC's that support the n:1 (multi-link) connection are limited.

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*2 Refer to GLC screen creation software's "SYSTEM SETTINGS" area.

6.1 Initialization Screen

Chapter

6 Initializing the GLC

1. Initialization Screen

2. Initialization Items

3. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

4. SET UP I/O

5. PLC SETUP

6. INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY

7. SET UP TIME

8. SET UP SCREEN

Occasionally, you may want to change your GLC's general operation settings. The settings used for this are found in the INITIALIZE option in the GLC OFFLINE mode's MAIN MENU.

This chapter explains each of the OFFLINE mode's INITIALIZE items. However, there are 2 types of INITIALIZE settings, those for the 1:1 connection and those for the n:1 (multi-link) connection*1.

The n:1 mark appears on original menu items related to n:1 multi-link connection items. If there is no mark, the menu item is common to both 1:1 and n:1 connections.

1:1 A single (1) GLC is connected with a single (1) PLC.

n:1 Multiple GLCs are connected with a single PLC. The GLCs successively pass

a PLC Access Token (exclusive PLC interaction key) among themselves to designate which unit can communicate with the PLC.

• If you transfer the GLC's system file data to the GLC via your screen design soft ware

, the GLC operates using that data. If the GLC System file has been cor

rectly setup and transferred, the setting of INITIALIZE items become unnecessary.

For more information about GLC System files

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• Some GLC Offline displays are referred to as “GP”, however it is the same as “GLC” here.

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3 PLC SETUP

PLC SETUP EXPANSION SETTINGS CONTROLLER SETTINGS

6.2 Initialization Items

Chapter 5, "OFFLINE Mode"

*1 Note that, depending on the PLC type selected, the screens that appear in your GLC’s

screen editor software will vary.

This chapter explains the contents of the Initialize setup items listed below. For information about screen operations and numeric input.

4 INITIALIZE MEMORY

INITIALIZE MEMORY INITIALIZE CF CARD

5 SET UP TIME

6 SET UP SCREEN

2 SET UP I/O 1\2

SET UP SIO SET UP PRINTER SET UP TOUCH PANEL COMMUNICATION SETUP SOUND SETTINGS

1 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM AREA SETUP GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP

SET UP I/O 2\2

EXP.SERIAL SETUP EXP. SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP

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STAND-BY MODE TIME (0-255)

To extend the life of the GLC's backlight, the GLC is equipped with a screen saver function that automatically turns the unit's backlight(s) OFF when no operations have occurred for a designated period of time. A "0" entered in this field causes a normal display, i.e. the screen is cleared after the GLC's standard default time elapses.

When SYSTEM DATA AREA's ( GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual - included with the screen creation software) SCREEN DISPLAY OFF*1 data is 0000h, and the following operations are not performed on the screen for the User's designated period of time, the GLC's current display is turned OFF.

• Change Screen

• Touch Screen

• Alarm Display

START TIME (0-255)

This setup determines the start-up time of the GLC. Use this setup to adjust the power up sequence so that the GLC starts up after the PLC.

TOUCH BUZZER SOUND

Setup whether or not the GLC beeps when pressed.

BUZZER TERMINAL OUTPUT

The GLC2400 does not have this feature, therefore this setting will be disabled.

*1 When using the Direct Access or the Memory Link formats, the object address becomes

+9 or +12, respectively. (Only when all items are set within the System Data Area.)

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6.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP

These settings allow you to adjust the GLC's operation environment. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP includes the SYSTEM SETUP, SYSTEM DATA AREA, GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP, and CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP screens.

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System Area Size

The System Data Area is used by the PLC to control its GLC-related data, and is contained in the PLC. The types of devices that can be set up in the System Data Area differ depending the PLC type.

When the GLC uses Memory Link format, this setting is unnecessary.

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Simply touch the number for the item desired. The item will change to reverse video, to show it has been selected.

PASSWORD SETUP(0-9999)

The password setting is used when changing to the Initialize Memory or Initialize (OFFLINE mode) Screens. The password (from 0 to 9999) ensures protection of the GP settings, since the use of OFFLINE mode is controlled. If you do not wish to use this feature, enter the default value, 0.

DATA TYPE OF SCREEN NO.

This setup controls whether BIN or BCD format numbers are used when making screen changes. Screen numbers 1 to 8999 are available for binary format; screen numbers 1 to 1999 are available for BCD format.

" System Area Size

This field displays the total number of words used for the items selected from the SYSTEM AREA SETUP (Write: from to and Read: from to ).

When you press the Confirm key, the SYSTEM AREA CONTENTS screen appears to confirm the selected items

• These settings are enabled only when using Direct Access format.

• The selected System Area items, as displayed on the screen, become the System Data Area.

6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP

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When these five items, "Current Screen Number", "Error Status", "Clock Data (Current)", "Change Screen Number", and "Display ON/Off", have been selected, word addresses are assigned to each item, in order, as shown here.

In the screen above, the device address used for [SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS]’s “SYSTEM AREA START DEV / START ADR” is “+0”.

Thus, in the example shown above, when the “SYSTEM AREA START DEV / START ADR” is “D00200”, and the [CHANGE SCREEN NO.] has been designated, the address is shown as “+6” and you will need to then enter “D00206” (i.e.“D00200” + 6) to use this address.

For details about setting “SYSTEM AREA START DEV / START ADR”, refer to

6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS(1:1/n:1)

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A GLC2400 Series unit can display one Global Window and two Local Windows at any one time. The Global Window is common to all the display screens. The Local Window displays exclusively on a designated base screen. The GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP is described here.

GLOBAL WINDOW

Two options are available: Use and Do Not Use. If you select Do Not Use, ignore the items described below. Selecting Use enables the following options.

GLOBAL WINDOW ACCESS

Use this feature to designate whether values used by the GLC are DIRECT or INDIRECT, i.e. the REGISTRATION NO. and the LOCATION values. When set as Direct, the REGISTRATION NO. and LOCATION selections are fixed to the values entered here. When set to Indirect, the WINDOW REG. NO.'s word address is used by the SYSTEM AREA as a variable. This means the REGISTRATION NO. written to it changes and, as a result, can call up multiple window screens as Global windows. You can also use this method to adjust the Global window's position by writing the desired X,Y coordinates to the SYSTEM AREA's LOCATION word addresses.

DATA FORMAT

Setup whether the REGISTRATION NO. and the LOCATION values are BIN or BCD values. This field is related only to indirect values.

REGISTRATION NO.

Enter the Window Screen Number used by the Global Window. This field is enabled only when GLOBAL WINDOW ACCESS is set to direct.

WINDOW LOCATION

Enter the value used for the (Global WINDOW) LOCATION. This field is enabled only when GLOBAL WINDOW ACCESS is set to direct. Use this setting to designate the top left coordinate on the screen registered as a Global Window. If you are installing the GLC vertically, i.e. in portrait not landscape mode, designate the bottom left coordinate instead

6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP

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Character String Data ordering varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Setup the Character String Data order here to match the corresponding PLC.

Setup the CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE to match the PLC type. Device type and Tag settings are unavailable.

! CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE

Find the data storage order for your PLC in the following table, and setup the CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE.

(I) Data Device Storage Order

(II) Internal Word Byte LH/HL Storage Order

(III) Internal Double-word Word LH/HL Storage Order

6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP

CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE(1-8) List

(I) Data Device

Storage Order

(II) Internal Word,

Byte LH/HL Storage Order

(III) Double-word

Internal Word LH/HL

Storage Order

Character String

Data Mode

LH order LH order 4

HL order 2

HL order LH order 5

HL order 1

LH order LH order 6

HL order 7

HL order LH order 8

HL order 3

Storage from Initial

data

Storage from End

data

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I) Data Device Storage Order

E.g. Characters A B C D E F G H

$ % & '

• Storage from Start Data • Storage from End Data

D100

D101

D102

D103

D100

D101

D102

D103

II) Word Byte LH/HL Order

E.g. Characters A B C D

$%&'

% $ ' & $ % & '

$ %

& '

% $

' &

• 16 bit Device HL Order

D100

D101

D100

D101

• 32 bit Device LH Order

D100

• 32 bit Device HL Order

D100

• 16 bit Device LH Order

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Relationship between K-tag Write Character Value and PLC Device

" 16 bit Devices

The GLC stores the character string from the start, as groups of 2, into one PLC Device.

When there are nine characters, they are arranged as shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Null

When the characters do not divide into 2 evenly, NULL is added at the end.

" 32 bit Devices

The GLC stores the character string from the start, as groups of 4, into one PLC Device.

When there are nine characters, they are arranged as shown below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Null

When the characters do not divide into 4 evenly, NULL is added at the end.

(

% $

' &

) (

* +

, -

$ %

& '

( )

+ *

- ,

E.g. Characters "A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T"

$ % & ' ( ) + * - ,

• 32 bit Device LH Order

III) Double-word Word LH/HL Order

E.g. Characters A B C D E F G H I J"

$ % & ' (

D100

D101

D102

D103

D104

• 16 bit Device HL Order D100

D101

D102

D103

D104

D100

D101

D102

D103

D104

D100

D101

D102

D103

D104

• 16 bit Device LH Order

• 32 bit Device HL Order

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This menu runs the settings related to PLC communication. Be sure to match the settings listed below with the SIO setup on the Host (PLC). The settings will vary depending on the PLC type.

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This section describes the communication setup with the Host (PLC) and the setup for any peripheral equipment. The SET UP I/O menu includes the SET UP SIO, SET UP PRINTER, SET UP TOUCH PANEL, COMMUNICATION SETUP, SOUND SETTINGS, EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP and EXPASION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP menus.

COMMUNICATION RATE

The COMMUNICATION RATE (baud rate) is the data communication speed, measured in bits per second (bps), between the GLC and PLC. Match the COMMUNICATION RATE values in both the PLC and GLC. Depending on the rate selected, certain PLCs may not be able to be used.

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DATA LENGTH/STOP BIT

For data communication, the DATA LENGTH must be set up as 7-bit or 8-bit data, and set up also the STOP BIT as either a 1-bit or 2-bit value.

PARITY

Set up whether no parity check, or an odd or even number parity check will take place during communication.

CONTROL

CONTROL prevents the overflow of data sent and received. Select either XON/ XOFF control or ER (DTR) control.

COMMUNICATION FORMAT

Select one of the following options for the communication format: RS-232C, RS422 (4 line), or RS-422 (2 line).

When using an RS422 cable and the Memory Link format, be sure to select the 4-line option.

6.4 SET UP I/O

6.4.1 SET UP SIO

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6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER

! PRINTER TYPE

Printers that are compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C), HP Laser Jet PCL 4 commands can be used.

! PRINT

Two selections [GREY SCALING] and [COLOR] are available. If you select [GREY SCALING], the same pattern will be applied to:

• Blue and Green • Light blue and Red • Purple and Yellow

• Since HP LaserJet Series printers do not support color printing, be sure to designate [GREY SCALING].

• [GREY SCALING]‘s printing patterns are less than the available color patterns (64 colors) and not all colors can apply to the [GREY SCALING] pattern-range. Therefore, characters with light (not dark) colors cannot be printed.

! BLACK/WHITE REVERSE

This setting is used for reversing the background and display color black/white color attributes. When the color is reversed, the background color is printed as black and the character color is printed as white.

<e.g.> When the background color is black and the display color is white.

When “BLACK/WHITE REVERSE” is selected.

When “BLACK/WHITE REVERSE” is not selected.

This setting is enabled only when a screen display is printed. Alarm or Recovery data output is printed always as black, regardless of the setting selected.

This setting is used to designate the type of printer that will be connected to the GLC.

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Touch operation and Force Reset setup, and Display Device adjustments are made here. There may be diffrences on these settings depending of the GLC type.

TOUCH OPERATION MODE

Designates either One Point, Two Point or No Slide. When No Slide is selected, dragging one's finger across the touch screen creates no screen response and only individually selected points will register.

FORCE RESET

Enables or disables the display of the menu bar (force reset page). When set to “Yes”, the menu bar will be displayed.

" To Display the Menu Bar

While holding down the bottom right corner (1) of the screen, press the upper right corner (2). At the same time, press the bottom left corner (3) to enter the FORCE RESET mode. To activate Reset, press the RESET button, and to change to OFFLINE Mode, press OFFLINE.

6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL

You can perform FORCE RESET in either RUN mode or OFFLINE mode.

• While the GLC is starting up,the Menu Bar will not display.

• Entering SYSTEM RESET is possible even when the PLC and GLC are not communicating.

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CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

This setting is not available with GLC-2400T.

BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT

When set to ON, BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT can be performed via touch input. Press the bottom left corner (2) of the screen while holding down the bottom right corner (1) to enter BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT mode. Touch the left-side of the bar to brighten the display; touch the right-side of the bar to dim the display. This unit has four levels of adjustment.

• To end BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT mode, touch anywhere on the screen, ex-

cept the bottom section.

• BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT mode cannot be entered while the GLC is starting

up.

• BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT can be used even during RUN mode

(PLC<-->GLC communication).

Bright Dark

USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNOUT

This option designates whether touch-operation is disabled or not when the backlight burns out.

If this selection is set to [OFF], touch-operation will be disabled when the backlight burns out, which prevents the GLC from sending input signals to the PLC.

• When the backlight burns out, the Status LED's orange light turns ON, and the

System Data Area's "Status" bit 10

will turn ON.

• If the [SYSTEM RESET] option is set to [ON], only "System Reset" can still be

performed by touch-operation in case of backlight burnout.

• If the backlight burns out when the GLC is OFFLINE, touch-panel operation is

enabled, regardless of these settings.

Normally, the unit detects backlight burnout by monitoring the current flow, however, the unit may fail to detect this condition depending on the problem type the backlight has.

*1 Bit +6 (when using the Direct Access method), and bit +11 (when using the Memory

Link method), will turn ON.

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6.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP

6.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS

START UP SOUND

Select the type of sound that is output when the GLC starts. If “BUZZER is selected, the GLC's internal buzzer will be sound. If “SOUND" is selected, a sound will output from the speaker connected to the GLC.

RECEIVE TIMEOUT (1 to 127)

Sets the value used for the data reception timeout (PLC <--> GLC).

If the cable is not connected, data communication will Timeout after one second, regardless of this setting's value. The default is "10" seconds.

RETRY COUNT (0 to 255)

Designates how many times the GLC tries to send data to the PLC when a PLC communication error occurrs. An Error Message will appear on the GLC after the GLC tries to send data to the PLC the number of times set by this option. The default is "2".

An error message may appear on your personal computer if:

• You transfer screens from your PC to the GLC after a PLC communication error has occurred and the error is not yet cleared.

• Your GLC's RECEIVE TIMEOUT value is set to 30 seconds or more.

The following explains the use the of the retry command to deal with errors, including those that occur during GLC and PLC communication.

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6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP

The following explains the setup for communicating with a device connected to the Expansion Serial Interface. This setup screen will not display unless the communication protocol for the Expansion Serial Interface (specified with “SET UP EXPANSION SIO” of the GLC screen creation software package) is transferred to the GLC.

COMMUNICATION RATE

The COMMUNICATION RATE refer to the data communication speed, measured in bits per second (bps), between the GLC and the device connected to the Expansion Serial Interface.

The supported communication rates vary depending on the connected device. Refer to the instruction manual of the connected device for more information. The initial setting varies depending on the communication protocol for the Expansion Serial Interface being transferred.

DATA LENGTH

Set the DATA LENGTH to 7-bit or 8-bit data.

STOP BIT

Set the STOP BIT to either 1- or 2-bit.

PARITY

Set the parity to no parity (OFF), or an ODD or EVEN parity check.

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6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP

The following setting varies depending on the communication protocol for the Expansion Serial Interface being transferred.

This section explains the case where “SERIAL CODE READER(LS)” is transferred.

Use this setting when a serial code reader is connected to the Expansion Serial Interface to read serial code data.

READ MODE

Select the READ MODE according to the scanner settings.

The communication format for each mode is shown below:

• Standard

• QR code scanner manufactured by Denso

• Code scanner manufactured by Tohken

Code data Terminator (CR)

Header (STX)

Code mark

(7 bytes)

No. of digits

(4 bytes)

Code data

Terminator

(CR)

BCC

(7 bytes)

Header (STX) Code data T erminator (CR + LF)

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Enter the PLC System Data Area and the Unit Number settings here. The same options are available for both 1:1 and n:1 (Multi-link) connections.

For an n:1 (Multi-link) Connection, System Data Area settings must be setup for each GLC connected tothe PLC.

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STARTING ADDRESS OF SYSTEM DATA AREA

Setup the System Data Area's Start Address. Device addresses that can be allocated will differ depending on the type of PLC used.

Set up the GLC System Area and the Unit number in this screen. Because 1:1 and n:1 GLC connections utilize different settings, confirm your connection's needs before using any settings. The following assumes that the Direct Access format is used.

• The screens that appear will depend on the PLC type you selected in the screen

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• When the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver 3.0 "Simulation" feature is used, the

OPERATION SURROUNDINGS menu cannot be used.

UNIT NO.

Enter the PLC UNIT number here. Check that it matches the one set up in the PLC.

SYSTEM AREA READING AREA SIZE (0-256)

When using a Block Display Trend Graph, setup the Reading Area Size (in word units) to match the Trend Graph's data size. Use this feature when you wish to allocate the Reading Area in the PLC Data Register (D), or Data Memory (DM).

If you are not using the Reading Area, leave the 0 default values intact. This will allow you to perform high speed data communication.

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6.5 PLC SETUP

6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS(1:1/n:1)

RESET GLC ON DATA WRITE ERROR

Designates the mode which enables you to cancel the error from the error display when the Write error occurs.

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STATION SETUP, required with an n:1 (Multi-link) setup, checks whether data communication is being performed correctly between the GLC and the PLC.

NETWORK INFORMATION ADDRESS

With an n:1 (multi-link) connection, the Network Information setting uses 2 words for its data. These two (2) words consist of a Connection List and a Validation List (described later in this section). These areas are allocated in the PLC's Data Register (D) or Data Memory (DM). Adresses which can be allocated will differ depending on the PLC type.

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For example, when 4 GLC units— shown by bits 0, 2, 3, and 5—are connected, 002D (h) is written here.

In the NETWORK INFORMATION ADDRESS, setup the same address to all the GLC's connected to the same link unit. Also, when the link unit has 2 ports, be sure they do not use the same address.

" Connection List

The word address for the Connection List sets up the number of GLC's connected to the PLC, which must be previously entered in the PLC. When these GLC's are connected to the PLC, the corresponding PLC bit number for each GLC Station (see below) turns ON.

When the GLC is connected to the PLC, and the option of GLC-only correspondence ends and OFFLINE mode is entered, the GLC Station Number then turns the corresponding PLC bit OFF.

6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1)

PLC Data Register

Bit 1Bit 16

Bit 16

002D (h)

00000000

Bit 1

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• Be certain to setup this data before running.

• Turn all bits not related to the GLC OFF.

" Validation List

This area responds to the correspondence from each connected GLC. In the Validation List, when the same bit numbers as the Connection List turn ON, the correspondence is accepted. The Station Numbers of the communicating GLCs turn their corresponding PLC bit number ON.

If the correspondence between the GLC and PLC is correct, the same value as in the Connection List is written to the Validation List.

For example, the value 002D (h) in the Connection List, setup as the 0 bit, 2 bit, 3 bit, and 5 bit, writes to the Validation List.

• When the Connection List and Validation List do not match, a

COM MUNICATION ERROR occurs. Check the setup again.

• When changing the connection, first turn all the bits OFF.

STATION NO. (0-15)

This is the setup for the GLC Station Number mentioned above. The setup range is from 0 to 15, and the only other restriction is the GLC STATION NO. must be unique in the system. If STATION NO.'s are repeated, a COMMUNICATION ERROR occurs.

The STATION NO. is the number allocated to the particular GLC unit. This number is not related to the Link Unit Machine number.

Bit 1Bit 16

00000000

0000

00000000

0000

1111

Connection List

Validation List

002D (h)

Bit 1

Bit 16

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PLC PRIORITY

According to how the GLC is used, select either Operation priority (OPE.) or Display priority (DISPLAY).

Display

Setup the GLC to this option when using the GLC mainly as a monitor screen. The GLC will command a higher display speed as a result; however, the response time for the touch panel's operations will slow.

Operation

Set up the GLC to this option when using the GLC mainly as a monitor screen. The touch panel’s numeric value input or switch function response speed will become higher as a result.

When “OPE” is selected, the response time for the touch panel’s operation is quicker than the response time when the “DISPLAY.” is selected, however, the display refresh cycle time will slow.

• In a standard network setup, use the same settings for all connected GLC's.

• To increase the display speed, be sure the addresses used are consecutive addresses. When bit addresses are used, use addresses that are consecutive to word units.

The Customize function modifies the n:1 (multi-link) connection's communication method to make it more efficient. To perform GLC<-->PLC communication efficiently, the user should first determine whether they wish to have Operation or Display priority set for the GLC. Based on this, the communication response speed can be upgraded. (However, this also depends on the complexity of the screen information displayed.)

6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1)

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GLC TOUCH MONOPOLIZE

The monopolizing of touch panel use can be set ON or OFF. When you want to use the PLC exclusively with a Momentary operation setup on the touch panel, turn GLC TOUCH MONOPOLIZE ON.

When this setup is ON, the touch panel uses the PLC exclusively whenever the momentary operation setup on the panel is pressed. In this way, you can use the inching operation with a momentary switch. When you stop pressing the panel, exclusive use ends.

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MONOPOLIZE TIME (0-2550S)

Set Bit 7 of the System Data Area LS14 to ON to set monopolizing time. This field controls the length of time for the monopolize process when no other touch panel operations are performed. The Monopolize process ends when the time set here elapses, and the 7th bit of word address LS14 turns OFF. After cancelling GLC TOUCH MONOPOLIZE, it will return to n:1 (Multi Link) Communication.

• Pressing the touch panel in the middle of the monopolize process interrupts the

MONOPOLIZE TIME function, and ends exclusive use.

• When MONOPOLIZE TIME is set to 0, the monopolize function does not end

automatically.

For further imformation about the contents of System Data Area LS6 (status) and LS14 (control), refer to GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual (included with screen creation software)

Speed Difference between Display Priority and Operation Priority

When using the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation A3A PLC, with consecutive addresses (80 words, not including the System Area), the difference in reading speed is as shown in the following graphs.

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6.5.4 ETHERNET SETUP

MY IP ADDRESS

Sets up the GLC’s IP address. The IP address is 32 bits and designated in four 8bit units, entered in decimal.

To use Ethernet networking, click on [Initial Settings], [PLC Setup], [PLC Setup] and [Ethernet Setup].

SUBNET MASK

Sets the subnet mask. If you are not using a subnet mask, designate “0”.

To use Ethernet networking, click on [Initial Settings], [PLC Setup], [PLC Setup] and [Ethernet Setup].

MY PORT NO.

Sets the 2-Way Driver Port No. using a value from 1024 to 65535. Starting from the value entered here, a toatl of 10 consecutive ports can be used. The default setting is [8000].

To use Ethernet networking, click on [Initial Settings], [PLC Setup], [PLC Setup] and [Ethernet Setup] and select the corresponding Ethernet protocol Port No.

GATEWAY

Sets up the gateway’s IP address. Only a single gateway can be set up. If you are not using a gateway, enter “0”.

• Enter the “ETHERNET SETUP” settings after receiving information from your network's system administrator.

• Be sure to enter a unique IP address, not one used for other GLCs or by the host.

This menu is for Ethernet settings. This information is used as setting data during GP setup or screen transfer, or, if the Pro-Server software is used, for the 2-Way Driver.

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