Digital Electronics GP-2401 Series, GP-2501 Series, GP-2601 Series User Manual

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series

User Manual

Digital Electronics Corporation

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face GP-2401/2501/2601 Series programmable operator interface (hereafter referred to as the "GP unit").

This GP unit, with its expanded functionality and improved overall performance, is an upgrade of Pro-face's previous GP series panels. GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units allow you to use the CF Card without attaching separately sold expansion units.

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

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

<Note>

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

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

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

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

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

Preface

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

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

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

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models....................................................................... 12

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

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

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

Revision Version ..................................................................................................... 15

Documentation Conventions .................................................................................. 16

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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

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

1.2.1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series System Design .......................................1-2

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

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 .............................................................................................2-3

2.2 Functional Specifications .............................................................................2-4

2.2.1 Display.................................................................................................2-4

2.2.2 Memory...............................................................................................2-5

2.2.3 T ouch Panel • Clock............................................................................2-5

2.2.4 Interfaces............................................................................................2-6

2.3 Interface Specifications................................................................................2-7

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces...................................................................................2-7

2.3.2 Printer Interface...................................................................................2-8

2.3.3 AUX Input/Output I/F.........................................................................2-9

2.4 Part Names and Functions ......................................................................... 2-11

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2.5 Dimensions ..................................................................................................2-13

2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions ...............................................2-13

2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions ...............................................2-14

2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions ...............................................2-15

2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions........................................................................2-16

2.5.5 Installation Fasteners .........................................................................2-16

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3.4 CF Card Installation and Removal ........................................................... 3-11

3.4.1 CF card Handling ..............................................................................3-13

3.5 Attaching the Screw Lock Terminal Block .............................................. 3-14

CHAPTER 4 DATA TRANSFER

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

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

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool ............................................................................. 4-5

4.3.1 Data Upload and Download................................................................4-6

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

CHAPTER 6 INITIALIZING THE GP

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

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

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6.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP ..........................................................6-3

6.4 SET UP I/O .................................................................................................. 6-10

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 DA T A SETUP.............................................6-7

6.4.1 SET UP SIO .....................................................................................6-10

6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER............................................................................6-12

6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL.................................................................6-15

6.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP..........................................................6-18

6.4.5 Sound Settings...................................................................................6-19

6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICA TION SETUP...................6-20

6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP.........................6-21

6.4.8 SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION....................................................6-21

6.4.9 DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS ......................................................6-22

6.4.10 FUNCTION SETUP ........................................................................6-22

6.4.11 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP...............................................6-23

6.5 PLC SETUP ................................................................................................ 6-24

6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS(1:1/n:1) .......................6-24

6.5.2 ST A TION SETUP(n:1) .....................................................................6-25

6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1)..............................................................6-27

6.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY ...................................................6-29

6.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMOR Y.............................................................6-29

6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD....................................................................6-29

6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX..........................................................................6-30

6.7 SET UP TIME .............................................................................................6-31

6.8 SET UP SCREEN ....................................................................................... 6-32

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

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7.3 Troubleshooting.............................................................................................7-8

7.3.1 Possible T ypes of T rouble ...................................................................7-8

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

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

7.3.4 T ouch Panel Does Not Respond.......................................................7-14

7.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP power is turned ON ..................................7-15

7.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered ....................................................7-16

7.3.7 Error Screens ....................................................................................7-16

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

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

7.5 Error Message Details .............................................................................7-19

7.5.1 SYSTEM ERRORS ..........................................................................7-19

7.5.2 ILLEGAL ADDRESS IN SCREEN DA TA......................................7-21

7.5.3 PLC COM. ERROR.........................................................................7-22

7.5.4 CLOCK SET UP ERROR................................................................7-23

7.5.5 SCREEN T AG LIMIT EXCEEDED (max. of 384)..........................7-23

7.5.6 OBJ. PLC HAS NOT BEEN SETUP ..............................................7-23

7.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors ................................................7-24

7.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error................................................................7-25

7.5.9 Serial I/F Change Error.....................................................................7-25

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

8.3.1 Replacing CA3-BLU12-01.................................................................8-6

INDEX

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Essential Safety Precautions

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

Safety Icons

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

Indicates situations where severe bodily

W arning

injury, death or major equipment damage can occur.

Caution

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

WARNINGS

System Design

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

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

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

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

safety and reliability.

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WARNINGS

• Do not create switches used to control machine safety

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

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

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

Touch Panel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wiring

• To prevent an electric shock, be sure to confirm that the GP's power cord is not connected to the main power when connecting power lines to the GP.

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

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

not set to "Standby Mode" and the

is set to Standby Mode, but touching

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

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WARNINGS

Battery Replacement

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

placed, please contact your local GP distributor.

Installation/Maintenance

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

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

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

CAUTIONS

Installation/Maintenance

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

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CAUTIONS

Wiring

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

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

ΩΩ

Ω or less and a 2mm

ΩΩ

your country’s applicable standard.

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

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

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

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

or thicker wire, or

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

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

Display Device/CF Card

• The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant and if

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

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

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

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

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

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

(included in the screen editor software package)

Unit Disposal

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

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

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General Safety Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the GP’s case, since they can cause either a GP malfunction or an electrical shock. The allowable pollution degree is 2.

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

or dirty environments.

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

tion can occur.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not connect or disconnect the communication cable between the

GP and the host while power is ON.

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

the GP’s screen data regularly.

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 About the GP's Display Panel

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

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

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

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

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

To prevent this effect:

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

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

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

intensity of contouring.

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

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

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GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models

The GP-2401/2501/2601 Series refers to the following GP model numbers:

Series

GP-2401

Series

GP2000

Series

GP-2501

Series

GP-2601

Series

*1 Revised models may or may not conform to UL/c-UL (CSA) and CE Markings,

depending on the revision version.

Version" (page 14).

Model Na m e Model Type Comme nts

GP-2401T GP2401-TC41-24V GP-2501T GP2501-TC11 GP2501

GP-2501S GP2501-SC11 GP2501S GP-2501L GP2501-LG41-24V

GP-2601T GP2601-TC11

For information on how to determine the revision version, see "Revision

UL/cUL A ppr oved,

CE Marked

UL/cUL A ppr oved,

CE Marked

GP Type in Screen

Creation Software

GP2401

GP2501L

GP2601

Package Contents

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



 GP Unit (1)



GP2401-TC41-24V GP2501-TC11 GP2501-SC11 GP2501-LG41-24V GP2601-TC11



 Installation Gasket (1)



 Installation Guide (1)



Installation

Guide



 Installation Fasteners



(4/set)

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

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UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes

The GP2401-TC41-24V, GP2501-LG41-24V are UL/c-UL (CSA) listed products. (UL file No.E182139) The GP2501-TC11*1, GP2501-SC11*1, GP2601-TC11*1 are UL/c-UL (CSA) recognized components. (UL file No.E231702)

These units conform to the following standards:

Model

GP2401-TC41-24V 3180034-01 GP2501-TC11* GP2501-SC11*

GP2501-LG41-24V 3180045-01 GP2601-TC11*

*1 All GP units marked Revision "3" conform to UL/c-UL standard requirements.

"Revision Version" (page 14).

UL regis tered

format

3180021-03

3180021-04

3180021-05

For more information on how to determine the revision version, see

ABCDEFG



 



 

Standards

A) UL508 Industrial Control Equipment B) UL60950 Safety Standard for Information Technology Equipment (3rd Edition,

issued December 1, 2001)

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

Hazardous Locations.

D) CAN/CSA-C22.2, Nos. 142, and 213-M1987 Safety Standard for Information

Technology and Electrical Business Equipment

E) CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010-1

Safety Requirement for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use

F) CAN/CSA-C22.2, No. 60950-00 Safety Standard for Information Technology

Equipment (3rd Edition, issued December 1, 2001)

G) CAN/CSA-C22.2, No. 213-M1987 Safety Standard for Information Technol-

ogy and Electrical Business Equipment

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

• GP units must be used indoors only.

• GP units 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 GP 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 GP unit’s internal components may cause the unit to fail to meet UL/c-UL standard requirements.

• Be sure to create a power ON/OFF switch for the GP on or in the end-use product that the GP unit is built-in. Be sure to consider the current and voltage levels when installing the switch.

• Be sure that the end-use the product uses a UL60950 approved structure.

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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, NFP A 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. W ARNING: Explosion hazard - substitution of components may impair suitability for Class I, Division 2.

4. W ARNING: 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.

6. W ARNING: Explosion hazard - do not connect/ disconnect equipment unless area is known to be nonhazardous. Port is for system set up and diagnostics.

CE Marking Notes

The GP2401-TC41-24V, GP2501-LG41-24V are CE marked products that conform to EMC directives EN55011 Class A and EN61000-6-2. The GP2501-TC11*1, GP2501-SC11 ucts that conform to EMC directives and the Low-voltage directive EN55011 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN61000-6-2 and EN60950.

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

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

• GP units must be used indoors only.

• GP units should be installed in the front face of a metal panel.

• Be sure to create a power ON/OFF switch for the GP on or in the end-use product that the GP unit is built-in. Be sure to consider the current and voltage levels when installing the switch.

• Be sure that the end-use the product uses a EN60950 approved structure.

and GP2601-TC11*1 are CE marked prod-

*1 All GP units marked Revision "3" conform to CE Marking standard requirements.

For more information on how to determine the revision version,

see "Revision Version" (page 15).

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Revision Version

The revision version can be determined by the identification label or revision stickers that are placed on the main unit of the GP. The characters and numerals in the "REV" area that are replaced with asterisks (*), or marked with a marker indicate the revision version.

In the example below, the asterisks "*" are placed at positions "D", "1", and "2", which indicates the revision version as "D, 1, 2".

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORP.

REV ABC*EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ**345

Identification Label

Revision Sticker

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Documentation Conventions

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

Symbol Description

Indicates important inf ormation or procedures t hat must be f ollowed for correct and risk- f r ee s of tware/ device operation.

1) , 2)

GP Screen

Editor

PLC

n:1

Indicates usef ul or important s upplemental information. Indicates s teps in a procedure. Be sure to perf or m thes e s teps in t he order given. Refer s t o use f ul or import ant supplemental inf or mation.

Provides useful or important s upplement al inf or mation.

Indicates t he GP-P RO/ P B I I I for Windows screen editor sof tware

(version 6.10 or higher For information on how to confirm the version, refer to the “GP-PRO/PB for Windows Operation Manual”, which is supplied with the GP s creen editor softwar e.

Abbrev iat ion f or P r ogrammable Logic Controller. Indicates a multi-link type connection is used.

*1 GP-PRO/PB III for Windows under Ver.6.22 does not support the following GP units.

Ver.6.10 to Ver.6.1* Ver.6.20 to Ver.6.21

Not suported

GP units

If you install the add-on software, the above GP units will be available. You can download the add-on software from Pro-face's web site.

(http://www.pro-face.com/)

GP-2401T GP-2501L GP-2601T

GP-2501L

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1. Prior to Operating the GP

2. System Design

Chapter

3. Accessories

1 Introduction

1.1 Prior to Operating the GP

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

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

Chapter 2, "Specifications" and Chapter 3,

"Installation and Wiring"

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

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

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

PLC types PLC types to be used.

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Reference Manual

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

Screen Setup software according to your Screen Design.

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

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

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

Chapter 6, "Initialize", and GP-PRO/

PBIII for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual

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

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

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1.2 System Design

The following diagram represents the standard items connected to the GP .

1.2.1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series System Design



 GP RUN Mode Peripherals



To an Ethernet Network

RUN Mode Edit Mode

GP Unit

(4)

(3)

(1)

(2)

Bus

Conversion

Unit

PSL-CONV00

To each

Expansion Unit

Network

Communication

Unit Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

When using the Internal 2-Port feature

Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

Personal Computer

Bar-Code Reader

(Limited to tested models)

CF Card

CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01

Speaker

(Commercial type)

Printer

(Commercial type)

*5,6

Mitsubishi GPP Software

1-2

(5) (6)

2 Port Adapter II Cable

GP070-MDCB11

RS-232C Cable

GP410-IS00-O

RS-422 Cable

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

RS-422 Connector Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

Mitsubishi PLC A-Series

(7)

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

GP070-MD11

(8)

Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP10-O

Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP11-O

(8)

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Host Controller

PLC etc.

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 GP Edit Mode Peripherals

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GP Unit

(4)

(3)

(1)

GP Interfaces

(1) Expansion Bus (2) Printer (3) T ool Connector (4) CF Card (5) SIO

To an Ethernet Network

Bus Conversion Unit

PSL-CONV00

Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

CF Card

CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01, CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01

Personal Computer

PLC Interfaces

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

GP-PRO/PBIII

for Windows software

Expansion Unit

*1 GP-2501T, GP-2501S, GP-2501L and GP-2601T units can use this unit, however the

GP-2401T unit can not.

*2 The optional Bus Conversion Unit and the Ethernet Unit are required to connect a GP-

2501/2601 Series to an Ethernet network.

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

command printers,EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) printers or their equivalent that are designed for MS-DOS.

Printers designed solely for Windows may not be used. Certain printers containing both Windows and DOS drivers may be used. For details, please contact your printer's manufacturer or sales outlet.

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

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

with the screen editor software)

*5 See Page 1-4 for recommended units. *6 The optional Bus Conversion unit and Sound Output unit (Multi Unit S or Multi Unit

E) are required to connect the GP-2501/2601 Series to speakers.

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

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

with the screen editor software)

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

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

screen editor software)

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 Recommended Units

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

Recommended units are subject to change without notice.

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 Bar code readers (Connected to Tool Connector)

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Manufacturer Model Type Description

Aimex Corporat ion

OPT Electronics

Tohken

NEC Inf rontia

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

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

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

1) Set the CAPS.

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

BR-331 P C2 Pen OPT-1105-RSK 98 S et Touch Scanner (Read W idth: 60mm)

OPT-5105-RSK 98 S et Touch Scanner (Read W idth: 80mm) OPL-6735-RS K 98 Set Touch Scanner (Read W idt h: 100mm) TCD-5510M Touch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm) TCD-5510L Touch Scanner (Read W idth: 82mm) TCD-5510W Touch Scanner (Read Widt h: 105mm)

BCK 5435-STA

BCK 5535-STA

Touch Scanner (Read W idth: 56mm)

Touch Scanner (Read W idth: 85mm)

Includes Y cable for

*1*2

connection cable Includes Y cable for

*1*2

connection cable

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 Speaker

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The optional Bus Conversion unit and Sound Output unit (Multi Unit S or Multi Unit E) are required to connect the GP-2501/2601 Series to speakers.

Manufa cturer Model Connected Vi a

Arrow Electronics Ind. Co. , Ltd. SP OUT, GND

Speakers connected to LINE OUT require an amplifier.

NS-38

NS-105

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1.3 Accessories

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

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 Available Software

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Product Na m e Model No. Description GP-PRO/PB III C-Package02 (GP-PRO/PB III for Wi ndows Ver. 6.10 or later)

*1 GP-PRO/PB III for Windows under Ver.6.22 does not support the following GP units.

Ver.6.10 to Ver.6.1* Ver.6.20 to Ver.6.21

Not suported

GP units

If you install the add-on software, the above GP units will be available. You can download the add-on software from Pro-face's web site.

(http://www.pro-face.com/)

GP-2401T GP-2501L GP-2601T

GPPRO-CNT01W-P02

GP-2501L

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

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 Tool Connector



Product Na m e Model No. Description

Connects the GP to a personal computer.

Screen Data Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

Transfers screen data and us er program(s).

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 Serial Interfaces



Product Na m e Model No. Description

RS-232 C cab le

RS-422 C cab les

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

Int erface cables between t he hos t ( P LC) and the GP .

(f or Multi- link)

RS-422 Connector Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

Conv er sion adapt er t o conv er t s erial dat a to RS-422 format Int erf ace unit t hat allows use of both GP

2 Port Adapter II

GP070-MD11

and Mitsubishi A, Q, C and FX ser ies peripheral equipment.

2 Port Adapter II Ca bl e Mitsubishi A Serie s

Program m i ng P ort I/F cable Mitsubishi FX Seri es Program m i ng P ort I/F cable

GP070-MDCB11 Connects t he GP t o 2 P or t Adapter II. GP430-IP10-O

Connects directly to Mits ubis hi' s P LC Programming port. S imultaneous use of programming console, howe ver, is not

GP430-IP11-O

possible.

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

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

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 Printer Interface Cable

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Product Na m e Mode l No. Description

Printer Ca ble

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 Expansion Units



Product Na m e Model No. Description

T-Link Unit

De viceNe t Un it

Profibus-DP Unit

IN T ERBUS Unit

CC-Link Unit

MELSECNET/10 Unit

GP Ethernet I/F Unit

Multi Unit S

Multi Unit E

PSM-PRCB00

GP450-ZB21

GP070-DN41

GP070-PF11

GP070-IB41

GP070-CL11 GP070-MNL11

GP070-MNB11 GP070-ET41

GP077-MLTS11

GP077-MLTE41

Cable designed to connect the GP and a commercial type print er .

Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o a Fuji Electric Co. T-Link Networ k . Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o a Dev iceNet Net work . CE / UL Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o a Profibus-DP Net w ork . CE Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o an INTERBUS Network. CE/UL Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o a CCLink unit . Int erface unit t o connect t he GP t o a MELSECNET/10 unit. I/ F unit used to connect the GP t o an Ether net net wor k. Provides GP-2501/ 2601Ser ies units wit h a Sound output inter f ace. Provides GP-2501/ 2601Ser ies units wit h a Sound ouput and an Ethernet inter f ace.

*1 When using a GP70/77R Series Expansion Unit with a GP-2501/2601 Series unit,

the optional Bus Conversion Unit (PSL-CONV00) is required.

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 Conversion Unit

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Product Na m e Model No. Description

Required when using a GP 70/ 77R S er ies

Bus Conversion Unit PSL-CONV00

Expans ion Unit wit h a GP- 2501/2601 ser ies unit

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 CF Card Items



Product Na m e Model No. De scription

CF Card s

CA3-CFCALL/64MB- 01 GP Ser ies CF Car d ( 64MB) CA 3-CFCALL/128MB-01 GP Series CF Card (128MB) CA 3-CFCALL/256MB-01 GP Series CF Card (256MB) CA 3-CFCALL/512MB-01 GP Series CF Card (512MB)

CF Car d Ad ap t o r

GP077-CFAD10 CF Card Adapter f or the PCMCIA S lot .

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 Screen Protection

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Product Na m e Mode l No. Description

PSL-DF00 (GP-2501 / 2601 S er ies)

Screen Protection Sheet

PS400-DF00 (GP-2401 S er ies)

Screw Lock Terminal

GPM-AXCN01

Block

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 Maintenance Items



They are available separately as optional maintenance items.

Product Na m e Mode l No. Corresponding GP Re v. De scription

Disposable, dirt-resistant sheet for the GP's s creen. The GP's t o uch panel can be operat ed w it h this cov er s heet attached. (5 sheets/set) Connecting to AUX I/O, the terminal can be used f o r ex ternal res et, alar m outpu t and buzzer out put .

Backlight

Installation Fastener

Installation Gasket

Connector Cover

Screw Lock Terminal Block

PS400-BU00-MS GP2401-TC41-24V -

PS501S-BU00 GP2501-SC11 -

GP577RT-BL00-MS GP2501-TC11

CA3-BLU12-01 GP2601-TC11

PS600-BU00 GP2601-TC11

GP-2401 Series

GP070-AT01

PS400-W P00-MS GP-2401 Series -

GP570-WP10-MS

PS-BH01

GPM-AXCN01

GP-2501 Series GP-2601 Series

GP-2401 Series GP-2501 Series GP-2601 Series

Rev.4 is marked.*1

Rev.4 is not marked.*1

Replacement Backlight

Facteners to attach the

GP to a panel. (4 fasteners/set)

Provides a moisture resistant seal when installing the GP. Same as the seal include in the GP's original equipment package.

Atta c h e s to GP re a r face connectors.

This Connector is used for external reset, alarm output, buzzer output, or sound output.

*1The corresponding backlight unit differs depending on GP-2601

Series unit's marked Revision.

For more information on how to determine the

revision version, see "Revision Version" (page 15).

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1. General Specifications

Chapter

2. Functional Specifications

3. Interface Specifications

2 Specifications

2.1 General Specifications

2.1.1 Electrical

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 GP2501-TC11/GP2501-SC11/GP2601-TC11

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4. Part Names and Functions

5. Dimensions

Ra ted V o ltag e

Rated Vol ta ge Range

Pow er Consumption

Allowable Voltage Drop

Volta ge Endurance

Insulat ion Re sistance

*1 All GP units marked Revision "3" conform to the specifications.

For more information on how to determine the revision version,

see "Revision Version" (page 14).

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 GP2401-TC41-24V/GP2501-LG41-24V



Ra ted V o ltag e

Rated Vol ta ge Range

Pow er Consumption

Allowable Voltage Drop

In-rush Current

AC1500V 20mA for 1 minute (b et ween charging and FG ter minals) 10MΩ or higher at DC500V (bet ween charging and FG terminals)

AC100V

AC85V to AC132V

50V A or less (A CI N100V)

50VA or less

85V A or less (A CI N240V)

20ms or less

GP2401-TC41-24V GP2501-LG41-24V

DC24V

DC19.2V to DC28.8V

28W or les s 50W or les s

10ms or less

30A or less

AC100V to AC240V

AC85V to AC265V

*1 *1

Volta ge Endurance

Insulat ion Re sistance

AC1000V 20mA f or 1 minute

(between charging and FG terminals)

10MΩ or higher at DC500V

(between charging and FG terminals)

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2.1.2 Environmental

Ambient Operating

Temperature

(Cabinet Interior)

(Panel Face)

Storage Temperature

Opera ting Humi dity

Storage Humidity

Atmosheric Endurance

(G P Oper ation Altitude)

Air P u r ity (Du st)

Pollution De gre e

Corrosive Ga sse s

Vibra tion Re sistance

Noise Immunity

(via noise simulator)

Electr o static Di schar g e

Immunity

GP2401-TC41-24V

GP2501-LG41-24V

0oC to +50oC

-20oC to +60oC

10%RH to 90%RH

(Non condensing, wet bulb t emperat ur e: 39

10%RH to 90%RH

(Non condensing, wet bulb t emperat ur e: 39

800hPa to 1114hPa ( 2000 mete rs o r low er )

0.1mg/m

or less (non-conductive levels)

Pollut ion Degre e 2

Free of corrosive gasses

IEC61131-2(JIS B 35 01) c o m pl i ant

W hen vibratio n i s NO T continuo us

10Hz to 57Hz 0. 075mm, 57Hz to 150Hz 9.8m/s

W hen vibratio n i s contin uous

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

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

Noise Volt age:

1000Vp-p

Pulse Duration:1µs

Rise Time:1ns

6kV (complies with I E C 61000- 4-2 Level 3)

GP2501-TC11

GP2501-SC11

GP2601-TC11

C or less)

Noise Volt age: 1500Vp-p

Pulse Duration: 1µs

Rise Time: 1ns

2-2

*1 When using GP-2501L/GP-2501S/GP-2601T in an environment where the

temperature becomes or exceeds 40

C for an extended period of time, the screen

contrast level may decrease from its original level of brightness.

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Chapter 2 - Specifications

GP-2401 Ser i es GP-2501 Ser i es GP-2601 Ser i es

Grounding

Ratings

(For front panel of

installed unit)

Weight

Cooling Me thod

External

Dimensions

1.7 k g (5.5lb) or les s

W215mm [8.46in]

x H170mm [6.69in]

x D60mm [2.36in]

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

Equivalent t o I P 65f (JE M 1030)

NEMA #250 Type4X/12

3.5k g ( 7.7lb) or les s

Natural air circulation

W317mm [12.48in] x H243mm [9.57in]

x D58mm [2.28in]

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

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

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2.2 Functional Specifications

2.2.1 Display

GP-2401 Ser i es GP-2501 Ser i es GP-2601 Series

Type

Colors

TFT type color LCD

256 / No blink *1, 64 colors / 3- sp eed blink (Color s w it ching is do ne via software)

GP-2501L Monochrome LCD

GP-2501S STN type color LCD

GP-2501T TFT type color LCD GP-2501L Black and Wh it e, 2 lev e ls of gray/

8 lev e ls of gray*

(Color s w it ching is do ne via software) GP-2501S 64 colors / 3- sp eed blink GP-2501T

256 / No blink

, 64 colors / 3- sp eed blink (Color s w it ching is do ne via software)

TFT type color LCD

256 / No blink *1, 64 colors / 3- sp eed blink (Color s w it ching is do ne via software)

Resolution

Effective Display

Area

640 x 480pix els

W149.8mm [5.90in.] x

H112.3mm [4.42in.]

W211.2mm [8.34in.] x

H158.4mm [6.24in.]

800 x 600pix els

W246mm [9.69in.] x

H184.5mm [7.26in.]

ASCI I : (Code page 850) Alphanumeric (incl. Eur. character s)

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

Language Fonts

Japanese: ANK 158, K anji : 6962 (J I S Standards 1 & 2)

Korean: ( K SC5601 - 1992 codes) Hangul fonts

Taiwanese: (Big 5 codes) tradit ional Chinese f ont s

8x8 dot s 100 Char. x 75 ro ws 8x16 dot s 100 Char. x 37 rows

Text

16x16 dots 50 Char. x 37 r ows 32x32 dots 25 Char. x 18 r ows

80 Char. x 60 r ows 80 Char. x 30 r ows 40 Char. x 30 r ows 20 Char. x 15 r ows

Hight can be expanded 1 t o 8 times.

Font Sizes

Character Sizes

Backlight

Brightness Control

Width can be expanded 1/2

8X8 dot font, 8X16 dot font , 16X 16 dot font and 32X32 dot f ont

CCFL (Service life: 50, 000 hrs . at 25

4 lev els of adjustment available v ia t ouch panel.

, 1 to 8 times.

C and 24hr. oper at ion)

8 lev e ls of adjust ment

Contrast

Adjustment

available v ia touch panel.

(GP-2501 L/ S Only)

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

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

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

or which size you select.

Chapter 6.8 SET UP SCREEN *4Only available when using “Half-2 Byte Character” settings via software.

(Only Chinese, Taiwanese, and Korean OS)

2.2.2 Memory

GP-2401/GP-2501 Series

2MB FLASH EPROM

Application

Da ta Backup

[Approx. 640 screens at 3.2K B / s creen]

*1 A Lithium battery's lifetime is:

10 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 40

4.1 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 50

1.5 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 60

When used for backup:

Approximately 60 days, with a fully charged battery Approximately 6 days, with a half-charged battery

2.2.3 Touch Panel • Clock

GP-2401/ GP -2501 S eri es

Touch P ane l

Resolu ti on

Clock Accuracy

32 x 24 k eys / s creen

1 or 2 point pus h - s electable

+/- 65 s econds/ month (at r oom temperature)

4MB FLASH EPROM

[Approx. 1280 screens

128KB SRAM [uses a lit hium batt er y]

C or less.

GP-2601 Series

at 3. 2K B/screen]

GP-2601 Ser i es

40 x 30 k eys

/screen

1 or 2 point pus h-

selectable

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

Chapter 6.7 SET UP CLOCK

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Table of Contents

Essential Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models

Package Contents

UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes

CE Marking Notes

Revision Version

Documentation Conventions

1.1 Prior to Operating the GP

1.2 System Design

1.2.1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series System Design

1.3 Accessories

2.1 General Specifications

2.1.1 Electrical

2.1.2 Environmental

2.1.3 Structural

2.2 Functional Specifications

2.2.1 Display

2.2.2 Memory