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



Chapter 1 - Introduction

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



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

Recommended units are subject to change without notice.

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 Bar code readers (Connected to Tool Connector)



Manufacturer Model Type Description

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



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



Product Na m e Mode l No. Description

Printer Ca ble



 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



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



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



 GP2501-TC11/GP2501-SC11/GP2601-TC11



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).



 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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2.2.4 Interfaces

Asynchronous Transmission : RS - 232C/ R- S 422, Dat a Lengt h: 7 or 8 bit s ,

Serial Interface

Tool Connector

CF Card Interface

Printer Interface

AUX Input/Output

Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity: None, Odd or Even, Data Transmission Speed: 2,400bps t o 115.2kbps Asynchronous TTL lev el nonprocedural command I/F <During s creen f ile development> Used f or transferring data to and f r om t he GP ap plication s oftware and the GP. U s ed for dat a transf e r w it h the 2-Po rt feature. <During Oper at ion> Used f or a variety of devices, including a bar-code reader. 1 slot Compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C), HP Laser Jet PCL 4 command, EPSON PM/Sty lus (6-color ink), EPSON

St ylus ( 4- color ink) compatible print ers Remote Reset Input : 1 point Input Voltage : DC24V +/- 10% Input Current : 4mA (TYP) Min. Input P uls e Width : 2ms Operating Voltage : (When ON) Min. DC21.1V (When OFF) Max. DC3V

Is olation Method : P hotocoupler Isolation Output - 3 Points (RUN Output - 1 point, System Alarm Output - 1 point, External Buzz er Output - 1 point) Rated Voltage : DC24V Rated Current : 50mA / point W ire Gauge: AWG28 to AWG16

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

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

*2 Using the AUX Input/Output I/F requires the separately sold Screw Lock Terminal Block.

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2.3 Interface Specifications

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces

This interface can be either RS-232C or RS-422. Connects GP to Host (PLC). This interface uses a socket-type connector .

Pin A ss ignm e nts Pin # Signal N a m e C ondit ion

1 FG Frame ground

(D-Sub 25pin female)

SIO 4 RS Request send (R S -23 2C)

2 SD Send data (RS- 232C) 3 R D Receiv e data (RS- 232C)

5 CS Clear s end ( RS - 232C ) 6 DR Dat a S et Ready (RS- 232C) 7 SG Sig nal g r oun d 8 CD Carrier detect (RS -232C)

9 TRMX Termination (RS - 422) 10 RDA Receive data A (RS- 422) 11 SDA Send data A (RS-422) 12 NC No connection (Reser ved) 13 NC No connection (Reser ved) 14 V CC 5V± 5% out put 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 receiv e B (RS - 422) 20 ER Enable receive (RS-232C) 21 CSA Clear send A (RS - 422) 22 ERA Enable receiv e A (RS-422) 23 NC No connection (Reser ved) 24 NC No connection (Reser ved) 25 NC No connection (Reser ved)

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 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 Device/PLC Connection Manual

(included with the screen creation software)

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When creating your own cable, follow the instructions listed below: <With RS-422>

• The following pairs of pin numbers 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

• 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.

ΩΩ

Ω is added between RDA and RDB.

ΩΩ

• Pin 14 (VCC) DC5V output is not protected. To prevent damage or

unit malfunction, be sure to use only the designated level of current.

2.3.2 Printer Interface

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

Pin A ss ignm e nts Pin # Signal Na m e Condition

1 GND Ground 2 RESERVE Reserved 3 P DB 5 Dat a S ignal 4 P DB 4 Dat a S ignal 5 P DB 3 Dat a S ignal 6 GND Ground 7 SLCT Select S t at us ( I nput)

8 P DB 0 Dat a S ignal 9 PSTB

St r obe S ignal ( Out put)

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)

2-8

20 GND Ground

*1 Not available with GP software.

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2.3.3 AUX Input/Output I/F

This interface is used for external reset, alarm output and buzzer output.

Pin A ss ingm e nts Pin # S ignal N a m e Condition

1 A UX COM External Reset Common 2 AUXRESET External Reset Input

3 RUN ONLINE Operation 4 A LARM Syst em A larm Output 5 O UTCP DC24V 6 B UZZ External Buzzer Output 7 RESERVE Reserved 8 O UTCN 0V

9 RESERVE Reserved 10 RESERVE Reserved 11 RESERVE Reserved 12 RESERVE Reserved

Using the AUX Input/Output I/F requires the separately sold Screw Lock Terminal Block.

T orque: 0.2 to 0.4N•m Wire Gauge: A WG16 to AWG 28 Removed Wire Length: 7 +/- 0.5mm [0.28 +/- 0.02 in.]

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 Input Circuit

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Input Section

560Ω

Internal Circuit

AUXCOM

DC24V

5.4kΩ AUXRESET

Input V oltage DC24V +/- 10% Input Current 4mA/DC24V (TYP) Min. Input Pulse Width 2ms Operating V oltage ON V oltage min. DC21.2V

OFF Voltage max. DC 3V

T ermination T ype Photo-Coupler Isolation

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 OutputCircuit

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Output Section

OUTCP

Internal Circuit

DOUT*

470PF

OUTCN

* DOUT is used for RUN, ALARM, and BUZZ.

Load

Max. Load Current 50mA/point Rated Load Voltage DC24V (TYP)

The following chart illustrates the relationship between the Load V oltage and the Load Current:

Load Voltage: V

22.8

20.0

DC24V

Load Current: mA

403020100

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2.4 Part Names and Functions

A:Display Panel

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

GP-2401T TFT type color LCD GP-2501T TFT type color LCD

GP-2501S STN type color LCD GP-2501L Monochrome LCD GP-2601T TFT type color LCD

B: T ouch Panel

A,B

Front

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

C:Status LED

This LED reflects the GP's condition.

Color Indicates

DF G

Rear

(GP-2501/2601 Series)

OFF Green Orange

No power input Normal operation Backligh t is bu r ned ou t

D:Power Input Terminal Block

Connects the power cord.

E: Expansion Unit Interface (EXT1)

Connects expansion units with communication features.

F: CF Card Cover

Open this cover to the CF Card Slot. When accessing the CF Card, this cover must be closed.

The GP cannot access the CF Card if the CF Card cover is already opened.

G:CF Card Access Lamp

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 GP

D L J M KFG

Rear

(GP-2401 Series)

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KML

Bottom

accesses the CF Card.

H:CF Card Slot

Insert a CF Card in this slot.

I : Dip Switches

Dip S witch Functi on ON O FF Note

This Di p switch setti ng controls

Startup from CF Card is

CF Card with startup data

the startup fr om a

enabled.

disabled.

required.

CF Card.

2 Reserved 3 Reserved

This set ting controls the forced

Forced close enabled.

Forced close disabled.

Keep these swi tches OFF Used when CF Card cover is

cl osing of the C F

damaged.

Card cover.

J :Serial Interface (COM1)

Connect the RS-232C and RS-422 cables here. Connect the other end to the Host (PLC.)

K :Printer Interface (PRINT)

Connect the printer cable here. Recommended cable: Digital Electronics Corporation PSM-PRCB00 Cable.

L: Auxiliary Input/Output Interface (AUX

Reset)

Used for external reset, alarm output, buzzer output. Using this interface requires the separately sold Screw Lock T erminal Block.

M:T ool Connector (TOOL)

The Data Transfer cable or Bar Code Reader can be connected here.

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2.5 Dimensions

2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

204 [8.03]

Top

215 [8.46]

8 [0.31]

170 [6.69]

Front

60 [2.36]

159 [6.26]

Side

The following drawing shows the GP-2401 Series unit with installation fasteners.

135 [5.31]

67.5 [2.66]

Top

60 [2.36]

215 [8.46]

181 [7.13]

Front

8 [0.31]

171 [6.73]

85.5 [3.37]

Side

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2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

301 [11.85]

Top

317 [12.48]

8 [0.31]

243 [9.57]

58 [2.28]

227 [8.94]

Front Side

The following drawing shows the GP-2501 Series unit with installation fasteners.

270 [10.63]

135 [5.31]

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249 [9.80]

Top

58 [2.28]

317 [12.48]

8 [0.31]

239 [9.41]

1 19.5 [4.70]

Front Side

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2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

243 [9.57]

301 [11.85]

Top

317 [12.48]

8 [0.31]

58 [2.28]

Front Side

227 [8.94]

The following drawing shows the GP-2601 Series unit with installation fasteners.

270 [10.63]

135 [5.31]

Top

317 [12.48]

8 [0.31]

249 [9.80]

58 [2.28]

239 [9.41]

1 19.5 [4.70]

Front

Side

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2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions

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 GP-2401 Series

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Unit: mm [in.]

204.5

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 GP-2501/2601 Series

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Unit: mm [in.]

+0.04

[8.05 ]

301.5

[11.87 ]

4-R3[0.12] or less

+0.04

[6.28 ]

159.5

+0.04 0

4-R3[0.12] or less

+0.04

[8.96 ]227.5

2.5.5 Installation Fasteners

Unit: mm [in.]

19.5[0.77]

10[0.39]

16[0.63]

11[0.43]

31[1.22]

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3. Tool Connector

3 Installation and W iring

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Installation Procedures

Follow the steps given below when installing the GP .

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 Check the Installation Gasket’s Seating

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

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

4. CF Card Insertion and Removal

For details about installing the gasket, refer to

8.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement

• Before installing the GP 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.

• Be sure to use gasket model PS400-WP00-MS (GP-2401 Series)/ GP570-WP10-MS (GP-2501/2601 Series).

• Be sure the gasket's seam is not inserted into any of the unit's corners, only in the straight sections of the groove. Inserting it into a corner may lead to its eventually tearing.

Rear face

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 Creating a Panel Cut

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

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

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.

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.

2.5.4 GP Panel Cut Dimensions

Panel

Panel Cut

Area

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

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• Be sure that the ambient operation temperature and the ambient humidity are within their designated ranges. (When installing the GP 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 GP to exceed its standard operating temperature.

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

• When installing the GP in a slanted panel, and the panel face inclines more than 30o, the ambient temperature must not exceed 40 oC. 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 GP vertically, position the unit so that the Power Input Terminal Block is also vertical.

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 Installing the GP

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1) Insert the GP into the panel cut

out, as shown here.

2) Insert the installation fasteners

into the GP’s insertion slots, at the top and bottom of the unit.

GP-2401 Series

GP-2501/2601 Series

(total: 4 slots)

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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.

4) Use a Phillips screwdriver to

tighten each fastener screw and secure the GP in place.

A torque of only 0.5 N•m is sufficient to tighten these screws. Do not use too much force, since it may damage the GP unit.

Depending on the installation panel's thickness, etc., the number of installation fasteners used on a GP-2501 Series or GP-2601 Series can be increased to provide a higher level of moisture resistance. (The GP-2401T is limited to four (4)).

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3.2 Wiring Precautions

3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord

WARNINGS

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

• GP2401-TC41-24V and GP2501-LG41-24V are designed to use only DC24V power. Using any other level of power can damage both the power supply and the GP unit.

• For models GP2501-TC11, GP2501-SC11 and GP2600TC11, all products not marked Revision "3" are designed to use only AC100V power. Using any other level of power can damage both the power supply and the GP unit.

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

• Be sure to ground the GP’s FG terminal. Failure to do so can lead to an electrical shock or GP malfunction.

• When the FG terminal is connected, be sure the wire is grounded.

Not grounding the GP unit will result in excessive noise. Use your country’s applicable standard for grounding.

• To prevent the Ring T erminals from causing a short when the ter-

minal block attachment screws are loosened, be sure to use sleevetype Ring Terminals. 3.2.3 Grounding

• The SG and FG terminals are connected internally in the GP unit.

• When connecting the SG line to another device, be sure that the

design of the system/connection does not produce a shorting loop in your system.

• 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.

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 Connecting the Power Supply Terminals

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 GP2501-TC11, GP2501-SC11, GP2601-TC11



Power Terminal

LNFG

AC Input Live Line

AC Input Neutral Line

Grounding Terminal connected to

the GP chassis.

Block

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GP2401-TC41-24V/GP2501-LG41-24V



Posit ive electrode

Negative electrode

Grounding Terminal connected t o

the GP chassis.

1) Be sure that the GP'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 T erminal Strip's clear plastic cover.

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

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3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply

voltage transformer

noise reducing transformer

Main Power

power input/output

power

Main Power

T wisted Lines

input/output unit

power

GP unit

Input/ Output Power

• If the supplied voltage exceeds the GP 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 100V A.

• When supplying power to the GP 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.

main circuit

Motor

Input/ Output Power

Operation

Unit

GP unit

lightening surge absorber

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

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

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

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

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

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3.2.3 Grounding

CAUTION

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

(a) Exclusive Grounding (BEST)

(b) Common Grounding (OK)

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

• Check that the grounding resistance is less than 100

ΩΩ

Ω

ΩΩ

• The SG and FG terminals are connected internally in the GP unit.

• When connecting the SG line to another device, be sure that the design of the system/ connection does not produce a shorting loop.

• The grounding wire should have a cross sectional area greater than 2mm2. Create the connection point as close to the GP 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.

3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement

Input and output signal lines must be separated from the power control cables for operating circuits.

If this is not possible, use a shielded cable and connect the shield to the GP's frame.

*1 Use a grounding resistance of less than 100

wire, or your country’s applicable standard. For details, contact your local GP distributor.

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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.

Ω

and a 2mm2 or greater thickness

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3.3 Tool Connector

The GP's Data Transfer Cable, Memory Loader , or the Bar Code Reader can be attached to the GP unit’s T ool Connector .

WARNING

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

Bottom Face

GP-2501/2601 Series

T ool Connector

When the Bar Code Reader uses a separate power supply:

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

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

Rear Face

GP-2401 Series

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3.4 CF Card Installation and Removal

CAUTIONS

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

• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, be sure to turn the GP 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 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 (in-

cluded in 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 positioned when it is inserted into the Mulit Unit, the CF Card’s internal data and the GP unit may be damaged or broken.

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

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

• Be sure to follow the instructions given below to prevent the CF Card's internal data from being destroyed or a CF Card malfunction from occuring:

connector’s position. If the CF Card is not correctly

• DO NOT bend the CF Card.

• DO NOT drop or strike the CF Card against another object.

• Keep the CF Card dry.

• DO NOT touch the CF Card connectors.

• DO NOT disassemble or modify the CF Card.

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 Inserting the CF Card

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Use the following steps to insert the CF Card in the GP . (The illustrations below show the procedures for the GP-2501/2601 Series models.

However, these procedures are also the same for the GP-2401 Series.)

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

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

3) Close the cover. (As shown.)

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

The GP cannot access the CF Card if the CF Card cover is already opened. If however, the CF Card Cover is opened while the GP is accessing the CF Card, access will not be interrupted.

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 Removing the CF Card

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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 .

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3.4.1 CF card Handling

The CF Card has a data overwrite limit of approximately 100,000 times. Therefore, be sure to back up all CF Card data regularly to another storage media. (100,000 times assumes the overwriting of 500KB of data in DOS format)

T wo methods are available for backing up data. After using either method 1) or method

2), use your PC to save your data to the CF Card.

(1) If your PC is equipped with a PC Card Slot

T o view CF Card data on a personal computer , first, insert the CF Card into a CF Card Adapter .

(2) If your PC is NOT equipped with a PC Card slot

Use a commercially available PC Card Reader, or a CF Card Reader .

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3.5

Attaching the Screw Lock Terminal Block

Using the AUX Input/Output I/F requires the separately sold Screw Lock T erminal Block. Use the procedures shown below to attach the Screw Lock T erminal Block to your GP unit's AUX I/O I/F .

(The illustrations below show the procedures for the GP-2501/2601 Series models. However, these procedures are also the same for the GP-2401 Series.)

1) Loosen the set screws of each desired Screw Lock T erminal Block pin.

2) Insert each wire end into its pin and tighten the set screw . Wire Gauge:A WG 16 to AWG 28 Removed Wire Length: 7 +/- 0.5mm [0.28 +/-0.02 in.] T orque: 0.2 to 0.4 N•m

3) Re-insert the T erminal Block into the AUX I/O I/F .

4) Raise both of the T erminal Block's right and left side clamp levers to secure the T erminal Block to the AUX I/O I/F .

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4 Data Transfer

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

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

• Transfer data via an Ethernet network to the GP (Ethernet Unit is required).

• Transfer data via the CF Card to or from your GP using the CF Memory Loader T ool.

4.1 Serial Data Transfer

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

1. Serial Data Transfer

2. Ethernet Data Transfer

3. CF Memory Loader T ool

GP PC

Connected to the GP’s Tool Connector

• Pro-face’s transfer cable (GPW-CB02) is sold separately. The transfer cable package does not include the PC’s interface converting adapter.

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

Connected to the PC’s serial port

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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 in the GP scr een editor softwar e)

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 To Transfer Data to a Completely New GP

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

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 After Completing Data Transfer using GP setup



Transfer screen data from the GP screen creation software, and select the “T ransfer” mode.

During data transfer, the “SETUP T ransfer” and “Now Transferring - Please W ait” 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 GP screen creation software.

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

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program and protocol program information to the GP via the screen creation software, so that the GP can be used as an operator interface.

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

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

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4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer

For the GP-2501/2601 Series, the Ethernet I/F allows you to set up the GP via an Ethernet network, as well as transfer GP screen data. T o use this feature, the optional Bus Conversion unit and Ethernet unit (GP Ethernet I/F unit or Multi Unit) are required.

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

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.

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

The GP-2401/2501/2601 Series cannot receive screen data, and can-



not be set up via the, “GP2000 Initial Start Mode Screen", even though the optional Ethernet expansion unit is attached. Use the GP unit's optional Data Transfer cable to set up the GP. Once the GP Setup is finished, Ethernet data transfer becomes possible. When using the Ethernet network to transfer data from your PC, be sure to also send the 2-Way Driver *1 data to the GP.

After you connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet unit, the GP will appear on the Ethernet network.

Set an IP address in the OFFLINE mode “INITIAL SETTING / OPERATING ENVIRONMENT SETTING / EXTENSION SETTING / ETHERNET INFORMATION SETTING”. However, in case that an IP address is preset in the PC’ s screen editor software, the IP address is set in the GP . If the transferred IP address is used, setting the GP’ s IP address again in the OFFLINE mode is not needed. When you transfer screen data from your PC to the GP while the GP is in RUN mode, the screen will change automatically to “Ethernet Mode”. If it does not, you will need to manually change the GP screen to Ethernet Mode, via the following screen.

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*1 Both the 2Way driver protocol and another Ethernet protocol (Mitsubishi

Ethernet or Toshiba Ethernet) installed in the GP-2401/2501/2601 Series unit cannot be used simultaneously on an Ethernet network. MemoryLink Ethernet, however, can be used to transfer screen data only via the Ethernet network.

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4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool

The GP2000 allows you to use the CF Memory Loader T ool in the CF Card to set up the GP , transfer screen data, and upload GP 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 more than 7MB of CF Card memory. When using Digital’s CF Card “GP077-CF10 (8MB)”, if the com bination of this data and your GP’s filing data and image data collectively require more than 8MB, the memory space of the CF Card will run out.

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 Starting the CF Memory Loader Tool



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

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

Insert the CF Card with the CF Memory Loader T ool saved into the GP and touch the menu screen’ s [CF BOOT] selection. The GP will be reset, and after it restarts, the CF card’s “CF Memory Loader T ool” will start.

For how to display the Menu bar, r efer to 6.4.3 ETHERNET SETUP

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

You can also use the Dip Switches on the rear of the GP, next to the CF Card Slot. If you turn ON Dip Switch No.1 (raise it) and then connect the GP unit’ s power cord, the “CF Memory Loader T ool” will automatically start.

GP-2501/2601 Series

GP-2401 Series

CF Card Slot

close-up diagram

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

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CF Card Slot

close-up diagram

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4.3.1 Data Upload and Download

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

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 UPLOAD (From GP to CF Card)

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

T o start data upload, enter the password you designated in the GP screen creation software’s “T ransfer” screen, and then touch the “ST ART” key . If you have not designated a password however, simply touch the “ST AR T” key.

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

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 DOWNLOAD (From CF Card to GP)



This feature is used for writing CF Card backup data to the GP’s Internal SRAM Memory . T o start data download, enter the password you designated in the GP screen creation

software’s “T ransfer” screen, and touch the “ST ART” key . If you have not designated a password, simply touch the “ST ART” key .

When DOWNLOAD is performed, the GP’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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5 OFFLINE Mode

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

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

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1. Entering OFFLINE Mode

2. OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

3. INITIALIZA TION

4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS

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

5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode

T o INITIALIZE your GP or perform SELF-DIAGNOSIS, you must first switch the GP to OFFLINE mode. There are two ways to enter OFFLINE mode. First, is immediately after plugging in the GP's power cord, and second, by using the Forced Reset feature.

5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord

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

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5.1.2 From the Menu Bar

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

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

UP TOUCH PANEL; FORCED RESET”

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

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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.

For more information about Passwor ds, Chapter 6.3.1, "SYSTEM

SETUP" and Chapter 5.3, "INITIALIZATION”

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5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

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

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 GP 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 GP System or Interface (I/F).

RUN

Starts GP operation.

For more information about INITIALIZE, r efer 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 scr een cr eation software) For more information about SELF-DIAGNOSIS and RUN, refer to Chapter 7.

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5.3 INITIALIZATION



 Selecting A Menu



Touch the menu number to select it.

Touch the menu to select it.

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 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.



 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.

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 After All Setting Data is Entered



T ouch the top-left [SET] key . If you wish to exit the screen without saving the changes, touch the [CANCEL] key .

• Press the [SET] key to write the Setup conditions to the Internal FEPROM, 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.



 Return To Previous Screen



T ouch the title of the screen you would like to return to. E.g. T o return to the MAIN MENU from the SYS.ENVIRONMENT screen, simply

touch the MAIN MENU title.

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5.4 SELF-DIAGNOSIS



 Selecting a Sub-Display



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

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



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

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[CONFIRM] Key

T ouching this key informs the GP that you have completed all the necessary steps prior to running “Self Diagnosis”. All these steps will be shown in the GP’s message dialogs.

[START] Key

T ouch 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.

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 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.



 When an Error Message displays



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



 Return To Main Menu



T ouch the “RETURN” key to return to the main menu screen.

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1. Initialization Screen

2. Initialization Items

Chapter

3. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

4. SET UP I/O

5. PLC SETUP

6 Initializing the GP

6.1 Initialization Screen

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

6. INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY

7. SET UP TIME

8. SET UP SCREEN

1:1 A single (1) GP is connected with a single (1) PLC. n:1 Multiple GPs are connected with a single PLC. The GPs 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 GP's system file data to the GP via your screen design software*2, the GP operates using that data. If the GP System file has been correctly setup and transferred, the setting of INITIALIZE items become unnecessary.

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

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6.2 Initialization Items

This chapter explains the contents of the Initialize setup items listed below. For information about screen operations and numeric input. Chapter 5,

"OFFLINE Mode"

1 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM AREA SETUP GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP CHARACTER STRING DAT A SETUP

2 SET UP I/O 1/3

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

SET UP I/O 2/3

EXP.SERIAL SETUP EXP. SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS FUNCTION SETUP

SET UP I/O 3/3

COMMUNICA TION PORT SETUP

3 PLC SETUP

PLC SETUP

4 INITIALIZE MEMORY

INITIALIZE MEMORY INITIALIZE CF CARD CSV DATA INDEX

5 SET UP TIME

6 SET UP SCREEN

*1 Since the GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with an Expansion I/F, this setting

is disabled. *2 Since the GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with a Function Key , this setting is disabled. *3 Note that, depending on the Device/PLC type selected, the screens that appear in your GP’s

screen editor software will vary.

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6.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

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

6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP

STAND-BY MODE TIME (0-255)

To extend the life of the GP's backlight, the GP 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 GP's standard default time elapses.

When SYSTEM DATA AREA's ( GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

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SCREEN DISPLAY OFF*1 data is 0000h, and the following operations are not per- formed on the screen for the User's designated period of time, the GP's current display is turned OFF.

• Change Screen

• Touch Screen

• Alarm Messages (scrolling display)

• Error Message(System Window) Display

• Menu Bar (for forced reset) display

• Japanese (FEP) System window

START TIME (0-255)

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

TOUCH BUZZER SOUND

Setup whether or not the GP beeps when pressed.

BUZZER TERMINAL OUTPUT

Turns the GP AUX Input I/F BUZZ signal output ON or OFF. Used when connecting an external buzzer to the GP.

*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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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.

6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP

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

When the GP 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.

System Area Size

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 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 ).

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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.

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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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6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP

A GP2000 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 GP 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

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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 GP vertically, i.e. in portrait not landscape mode, designate the bottom left coordinate instead

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6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP

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 W ord LH/HL Storage Order

CHARACTER STRING DA TA MODE(1-8) List

(I) Data Device

Storage Order

St orage from Initi al

data

St orage from End

data

(II) Internal Word,

Byte LH/HL Storage Order

LH order LH order 4

HL order LH order 5

LH order LH order 6

HL order LH order 8

(III) Double-word

Internal Word LH/HL

Storage Order

HL order 2

HL order 1

HL order 7

HL order 3

Character String

Data M ode

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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

II) Word Byte LH/HL Order

E.g. Characters A B C D

• 16 bit Device LH Order

 

 

• 32 bit Device LH Order

       



D100 D101

D100









• 16 bit Device HL Order

 

 

• 32 bit Device HL Order

D100 D101 D102 D103

D100 D101

D100

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III) Double-word Word LH/HL Order

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

    

• 16 bit Device LH Order



D100

• 16 bit Device HL Order



D100









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

 

 

 

 

 

Relationship between K-tag Write Character Value and PLC Device

D101 D102 D103 D104

• 32 bit Device HL Order

D100 D101 D102 D103 D104









 

 

 

 

 

D101 D102 D103 D104

D100 D101 D102 D103 D104

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 16 bit Devices



The GP 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 GP 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.

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6.4 SET UP I/O

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 SETUP, EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP*1, SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION, DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS, FUNCTION SETUP*2, and COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP menus.

6.4.1 SET UP SIO

This menu runs the settings related to Device/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 Device/PLC type.

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If you have selected "YES" for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP] screen, or "Yes" for the [Serial I/F Switch] settings in the [Change Extend SIO Type] command, in the GP Screen Editor's [Project] menu, do not enter all of the settings related to device communication using the Extended SIO Script Protocol here. ([SET UP SIO] screen) These settings are required to set using the [EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP] screen.

COMMUNICATION RATE

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

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For data communication, the DATA LENGTH must be set up as 7-bit or 8-bit data. Also, the STOP BIT must be designated 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 be performed during communication.

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*2 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no function keys. These settings will be disabled.

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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.

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6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER

These settings are used to designate the type of printer that will be connected to the GP.

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 PRINTER TYPE



Printers that are compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C), HP Laser Jet PCL 4 commands, EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), and EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) printers can be used.

• There is no difference in the quality and printing speed between EPSON ESC/P (High Speed) and EPSON ESC/P (High Quality) when the GP (corresponding to 64 colors or more) is used to print out hard copy of screen images.

• Using EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) printers, GPPRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.6.2 or later is required. For details,

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EPSON PM Series / EPSON Stylus Series



 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 desig-

nate [GREY SCALING].

• With the [GREY SCALING] feature, printing patterns are reduced to 5 levels of

gray from 256 or 64 colors. Colors that do not appear in the printout are ones that have been converted to white.

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 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.

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 HARD COPY ORIENTATION (available with GP-2601T only)



This setting designates the direction of the screen copy printout (horizontal or vertical). This setting is available with the GP-2601T unit only.

EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink) and EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) models do not support "Vertical” printing. When "Vertical" is selected, printing is not performed correctly.



 EPSON PM Series / EPSON Stylus Series





 Restrictions for using EPSON PM / EPSON Stylus Series printers



• EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink) and EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) printers do

not support "Vertical” printing for "HARD COPY ORIENTATION" (screen copy printout.)

• When printing using an EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color) or an EPSON Stylus (4-

color) printer, GP screen updating (tag processing, etc.) will be slower.

• Since OFFLINE Self-diagnosis (Printer I/F Check) is used only for ASCII code

output, it will not produce a correct printout.

• A magnification value of 1 to 4 can be specified while printing out screen hard

copy. With GP-2601T units, a magnification value of 4 may cause the printout to exceed the width of an A4 size paper.

• When screen data printout uses levels of shading, printout from these printers

will differ from a different type printer (PR201, etc.). This is because colors are recognized based on shading level patterns and not on the density of shading.



 Extension Settings



When specifying EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color) or EPSON Stylus (4-color) as "PRINTER TYPE", "PRINT MAGFNIFY" feature for screen data printout can be specified in the [SET UP PRINTER (EXT-SET)] screen. Specify either EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color) or EPSON Stylus (4-color) as

"PRINTER TYPE", and touch the key. [SET UP PRINTER (EXT-SET)] screen will appear. Touch the desired magnification.

With GP-2601T units, a magnification value of 4 may cause the printout to exceed the width of an A4 size paper.

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When specifying "PRINTER TYPE", except for EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color), EPSON Stylus (4-color) printers, touching the key causes the following

screen to appear. Touch the key, and the [SET UP PRINTER] screen will reappear.

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6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL

Touch operation and Force Reset setup, and Display Device adjustments are made here. There may be differences on these settings depending on the GP 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

Designates whether or not a FORCE RESET is performed.



 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.

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

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

• Entering SYSTEM RESET is possible even when the PLC and GP are not commu-

nicating.

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CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT

When this option is set ON, CONTRAST ADJUSTMENTs can be made through touch input. This setting is not available with GP-2401T/2501T/2601T units.

Be sure to press the GP corners in the order shown. If only corner (2) is pressed OFFLINE mode will start.

While pressing the upper right hand corner (1) of the screen, press the upper left corner (2) to enter CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT mode. Press the desired setting and the screen's contrast will change accordingly.

• To end CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT mode, touch anywhere on the screen, except the bottom section.

• CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT mode cannot be entered while the GP is starting up.

• CONTRAST ADJUSTMENTs can be made during RUN mode (PLC<-->GP communication).

Bright Dark

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.

Bright Dark

• Reducing the display brightness may cause flicker. You can reduce flicker by changing the display device settings.

6.4.9 DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS

• To end BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT mode, touch anywhere on the screen, except the bottom section.

• BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT mode cannot be entered while the GP is starting up.

• BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT can be used even during RUN mode (PLC<-->GP communication).

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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 GP from sending input signals to

the PLC.

Normally, the GP unit detects a backlight burnout by monitoring the backlight's current flow, however, the GP may fail to detect this condition, depending on the type of backlight problem.

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

System Data Area's "Status" bit 10

• The GP-2401/2501/2601 series models use two backlights (CCFL). The GP detects

backlight burnout when one of the two backlights burns out, and disables touchoperations.

• 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 GP is OFFLINE, touch-panel operation is

enabled, regardless of these settings.

will turn ON.

SETUP LCD (GP-2501L only)

To reverse the screen display colors, touch the SET UP TOUCH PANEL screen' [SET UP LCD] to change the setting from "NORMAL" to "REVERSE", and then touch the "SET" key. The display color will be reversed and the previous screen

will reappear .

*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

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

RECEIVE TIMEOUT (1 to 127)

Sets the value used for the data reception timeout (PLC <--> GP). If the cable is not connected, data communication will Timeout after one second,

regardless of this setting's value. The default is "10" seconds.

An error message may appear on your personal computer if:

• You transfer screens from your PC to the GP after a PLC communication

error has occurred and the error is not yet cleared.

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

RETRY COUNT (0 to 255)

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

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6.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS

START UP SOUND

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

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.

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6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP

Since GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with an expansion serial I/F. If you have selected the [NO] for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP] screen, or "No" for the [Serial I/F Switch] settings in the GP Screen Editor (when not using the Extended SIO Script Protocol for communication), the expansion serial communication setup is not required.

• Even if a GP-2501/2601 Series unit is equipped with a Bus Conversion Unit and a Multi Unit S, the Expansion Serial Interface cannot be used.

• If you have selected "YES" for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP] screen, or "Yes" for the [Serial I/F Switch] settings [Change Extend SIO Type] command, in the GP Screen Editor' [Project] menu, enter all of the settings related to device communication using the Extended SIO Script Protocol here, [EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICA TION SETUP] screen. Then, the settings on the [SET UP SIO] screen will be disabled.

COMMUNICATION RATE

The COMMUNICATION RATE (baud rate) is the data communication speed, measured in bits per second (bps), between the GP and the Devices.

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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. Also, the STOP BIT must be designated 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 be performed during communication.

RI/VCC (COM2)

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no expansion interface. This setting will be disabled.

COMMUNICATION FORMAT

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

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6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP

Since GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with an expansion serial I/F, the expansion serial environment setup is not required.

Even if a GP-2501/2601 Series unit is equipped with a Bus Conversion Unit and a Multi Unit S, the Expansion Serial Interface cannot be used.

6.4.8 SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION

With this feature you can save a JPEG image of the GP's screen to a CF Card.

QUALITY (1 - 100)

Sets the captured image quality. The image quality can be set from 1 to 100. 100 is the highest quality.

B/W REVERSE

The white part in the image that is created in the screen creation program is reversed to black, and the black part is reversed to white. All other colors (except white and black) are not reversed.

The monochrome LCD GP saves image data as black in the CF Card, regardless of the GP's B/W REVERSE setting.

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6.4.9 DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS

Depending on the GP's Environment and Brightness settings, sometimes the screen's display will seem to flicker. This may be because the brightness setting is too low, or that the GP's surrounding environment has become either too hot or too cold. In order to correct this problem, please use the following setting.

• STN color LCD (GP-2501S)

• Monochrome LCD (GP-2501L)

REFRESH RATE

Refer to the samples shown on the GP unit's screen to gauge whether the "+" or "– " adjustments help to correct the problem. While the normal setting value is "0", there are two levels available in the minus direction (from "0") and 18 levels available in the "+" direction (from "0").

6.4.10 FUNCTION SETUP

Since the GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with a function key, function setup is not required.

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6.4.11 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP

This screen allows you to set up the connection environment of the GP's communication port (COM1).

SERIAL I/F CHANGE

Selecting "YES (COM1 <->COM2)" designates that the communication used for the Extended SIO Script Protocol starts at the Serial I/F (COM1). In OFFLINE mode, the SERIAL I/F CHANGE setting is set to "NO".

After selecting "YES (COM1 <->COM2)", enter all of the settings related to device communication using the Extended SIO Script Protocol, [EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP] screen. The settings on the [SET UP SIO] screen will be disabled.

6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP

RI/VCC (COM2)

Since GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no expansion interface, this setting will be disabled.

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6.5 PLC SETUP

Set up the GP System Area and the Unit number in this screen. Because 1:1 and n:1 GP 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.

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

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 GP connected to the 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.

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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.

RESET GP 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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6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1)

STATION SETUP, required with an n:1 (Multi-link) setup, checks whether data communication is being performed correctly between the GP 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). Addresses which can be allocated will differ depending on the PLC type.

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PLC Data Register

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

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 Connection List

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

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

Bit 1Bit 16

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

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• Be certain to setup this data before running.

• Turn all bits not related to the GP OFF.

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 Validation List

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This area responds to the correspondence from each connected GP. 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 GPs turn their corresponding PLC bit number ON.

If the correspondence between the GP 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.

Bit 16

Connection List

Bit 1Bit 16

Bit 1

1111

002D (h)

00000000

0000

Validation List

00000000

0000

1111

002D (h)

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

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

The ST ATION NO. is the number allocated to the particular GP unit. This number is not related to the Link Unit Machine number.

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6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1)

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

PLC PRIORITY

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

Display

Setup the GP to this option when using the GP mainly as a monitor screen. The GP 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 GP to this option when using the GP 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 GP'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.

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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.

GP 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 GP 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)

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.

• 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.

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6.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY

This section explains how to initialize the GP’ s internal data or a CF card inserted in the GP. Select one of the menu items, [INITIALIZE MEMOR Y], [INITIALIZE CF CARD] and [CSV DATA INDEX] selections in the [INITIALIZE MEMOR Y] menu.

6.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMORY

• You cannot cancel the Initialization procedure after pressing the Start key .

• AIl data in SRAM will be erased.

• Initialization does not erase the SYSTEM SET UP, the SIO protocol, or the internal clock settings.

To initialize the GP internal memory, enter the common password 1101, or the password entered in the SYSTEM SET UP screen.

Chapter 5.3 INITIALIZATION

The time required for Initialization is between 10 and 20 seconds.

6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD

Deletes all data in the CF Card installed in the GP.

Initialization cannot be canceled once the START switch is touched.

Initializes the CF Card. Enter the common password “1101” or the password you designated in the “SYSTEM SET UP” menu.

For details about entering the password’s numeric values, refer to

5.3 INITIALIZATION

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6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX

Specific data-transfer CSV files (ZR*****.CSV) on the CF Card can be transferred from the CF Card directly to the PLC (filing) or from the PLC directly to the CF Card (logging). For the details about the CSV Data Transfer Function,

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Here creates the index file of the CSV files that are saved into the CF card with the CSV data transfer function.

Touch the [ST ART] key, then the operation to create the index file will start.

Do not open the CF card cover during the operation to create the index file. The data may be damaged.

Too many number of CSV files may cause a time loss for creating the index file. It will take about 10 minutes for creating an index file of the 4,000 CSV files.

If you touch the [CANCEL] key during the operation to create the index file, the operation will stop, then the following screen will appear.

CONTINUE

The operation restarts. When the message "CREATED INDEX FILE. PLEASE PRESS END KEY" appears, finish the program.

END

Deletes the creating index file, then the [INITIALIZE MEMORY] screen will reappear.

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6.7 SET UP TIME

Sets the GP's internal clock.

SET UP TIME

Enter date and time corrections to the date and time displayed in the PRESENT TIME.

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 -350 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. "Hour" and "Minute" display on the screen but "Second" does not display.

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Specifications and Main Features

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

2.2.4 Interfaces

2.3 Interface Specifications

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces

2.3.2 Printer Interface

2.3.3 AUX Input/Output I/F

2.4 Part Names and Functions

2.5 Dimensions

2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions

2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions

2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions

2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions

2.5.5 Installation Fasteners

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Installation Procedures

3.2 Wiring Precautions

3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord

3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply

3.2.3 Grounding

3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement

3.3 Tool Connector

3.4 CF Card Installation and Removal

3.4.1 CF card Handling

Attaching the Screw Lock Terminal Block

4.1 Serial Data Transfer

4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool

4.3.1 Data Upload and Download

5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode

5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord

5.1.2 From the Menu Bar

5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

5.3 INITIALIZATION

5.4 SELF-DIAGNOSIS

6.1 Initialization Screen

6.2 Initialization Items

6.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP

6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP

6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP

6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP

6.4 SET UP I/O

6.4.1 SET UP SIO

6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER

6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL

6.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP

6.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS

6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP

6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP

6.4.8 SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION

6.4.9 DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS

6.4.10 FUNCTION SETUP

6.4.11 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP

6.5 PLC SETUP

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

6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1)