Digital Electronics Corporation Pro-face GLC2300 User Manual

GLC2300 Series
User Manual
Digital Electronics Corporation

Preface

Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face Graphic Logic Controller GLC2300 Series (hereby referred to as “GLC” or “GLC unit”).
This controller features a number of improvements over the previous GLC series including enhanced functions and advanced operability. Flex Network communi­cation, Ethernet, and CF Card are available for the GLC2000 Series without having to purchase and install an optional expansion unit.
Please read this manual carefully as it explains, step by step, how to use the GLC correctly and safely .
Also, in this manual’s examples, the Mitsubishi MELSEC-AnA Series PLC is used whenever possible, connected in a one-to-one relationship with a GLC.
< Note >
1. It is forbidden to copy the contents of this manual, in whole or in part, except for the user’s personal use, without the express permission of Digital Electronics Corporation of Japan.
2. The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice.
3. This manual has been written with care and attention to detail; however, should you find any errors or omissions, 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.
© Copyright 2001 Digital Electronics Corporation
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Table of Contents

Preface........................................................................................................................ 1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................................... 2
Essential Safety Precautions................................................................................... 6
General Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 12
About GLC2300 Series Models............................................................................ 14
Revision Information............................................................................................. 14
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 14
UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes ...................................................................... 15
CE Marking Notes ............................................................................................... 15
Documentation Conventions................................................................................. 16
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Prior to Operating the GLC.......................................................................1-1
1.2 System Design............................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Accessories ....................................................................................................1-6
1.4 GLC2300 Series Overview ......................................................................... 1-9
1.4.1 Ethernet Connectivity......................................................................1-10
1.4.2 CF Card ............................................................................................ 1-11
1.4.3 Expansion Serial Interface..............................................................1-12
1.4.4 Flex Network Communication Interface........................................ 1-13
1.4.5 Serial Device / Tool Connector Interface ......................................1-14
1.4.6 2–Port Feature..................................................................................1-14
1.4.7 Backlight Burnout Detection Feature............................................. 1-16
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Specifications ................................................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 Electrical ............................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Environmental.................................................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 Structural............................................................................................ 2-2
2.2 Functional Specifications............................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Display ...............................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Memory .............................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.3 Control Memory ................................................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Resolution / Clock............................................................................. 2-4
2.2.5 Interfaces ............................................................................................ 2-5
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2.3 Interface Specifications...............................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Serial Interfaces ................................................................................. 2-6
2.3.2 Flex Network Communication Interface.......................................... 2-8
2.4 Part Names and Functions .........................................................................2-9
2.5 Dimensions .................................................................................................. 2-11
2.5.1 GLC2300 External Dimensions ...................................................... 2-11
2.5.2 Installation Fasteners.......................................................................2-12
2.5.3 Panel Cut Dimensions..................................................................... 2-13
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
3.1 Installation .................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Installation Procedures...................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Wiring Cautions........................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord.............................................................. 3-5
3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply ..........................................................3-7
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3.2.3 Grounding .......................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Cautions .................................................................. 3-9
3.2.5 Installation Cautions ......................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Tool Connector ........................................................................................... 3-12
3.3.1 Serial Printer Connection................................................................3-12
3.4 Ethernet Cable Connector........................................................................3-18
3.5 CF Card Insertion and Removal ............................................................. 3-18
3.5.1 CF Card Handling ............................................................................ 3-21
3.6 Flex Network Communication Cable .....................................................3-22
3.6.1 Cable Preparation ............................................................................3-22
3.6.2 Flex Network Communication Cable Wiring................................3-22
CHAPTER 4 DATA TRANSFER
4.1 Serial Data Transfer.................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer...............................................................................4-3
4.2.1 Checking the IP Address................................................................... 4-5
4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool ............................................................................4-6
4.3.1 Data Upload and Download..............................................................4-7
CHAPTER 5 OFFLINE MODE
5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode .......................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord.................................................... 5-2
5.1.2 From the Menu Bar ...........................................................................5-2
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5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu ..................................................................... 5-3
5.3 INITIALIZATION.......................................................................................5-4
5.4 SELF-DIAGNOSIS...................................................................................... 5-6
CHAPTER 6 INITIALIZING THE GLC
6.1 Initialization Screen ....................................................................................6-1
6.2 Initialization Items ....................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 System Environment Setup ........................................................................6-3
6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP .............................................................................. 6-3
6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP .................................................................. 6-4
6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP ........................................................... 6-5
6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP .......................................... 6-6
6.4 SET UP I/O ...................................................................................................6-9
6.4.1 SET UP SIO....................................................................................... 6-9
6.4.2 COMMUNICATION SETUP .........................................................6-10
6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL................................................................ 6-11
6.4.4 DISPLAY SETUP............................................................................6-15
6.4.5 PRINTER SETUP ...........................................................................6-15
6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL SETUP ......................................................6-16
6.4 .7 EXPANS ION SER IAL ENVIRONME NT SETUP ....................... 6-17
6.4.8 Set Up Capture Operation............................................................... 6-18
6.4.9 FUNCTION SETUP........................................................................6-19
6.4.10 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP.............................................. 6-19
6.5 PLC SETUP ................................................................................................ 6-20
6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS (1:1/n:1).................... 6-20
6.5.2 STATION SETUP (n:1)................................................................... 6-21
6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1)............................................................6-23
6.5.4 ETHERNET SETUP ...................................................................... 6-25
6.5.5 SYSLOG SETUP.............................................................................6-26
6.5.6 OTHERS SETUP.............................................................................6-26
6.5.7 SELF-DIAGNOSIS .........................................................................6-27
6.5.8 Controller Settings........................................................................... 6-27
6.6 INITIALIZE MEMORY........................................................................... 6-29
6.6.1 INITIALIZE MEMORY..................................................................6-29
6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD...................................................................6-30
6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX.........................................................................6-30
6.7 SET UP TIME ............................................................................................6-31
6.8 SET UP SCREEN ......................................................................................6-32
6.9 Font Setting.................................................................................................6-33
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CHAPTER 7 RUN MODE AND ERRORS
7.1 RUN Mode.....................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1 After Connecting the Power Cord....................................................7-1
7.1.2 Via OFFLINE Mode .......................................................................... 7-2
7.2 SELF-DIAGNOSIS...................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.1 SELF-DIAGNOSIS ITEM LIST....................................................... 7-3
7.2.2 SELF-DIAGNOSIS – Details ...........................................................7-4
7.2.3 CONTROLLER SELF-DIAGNOSIS ............................................... 7-7
7.3 Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 7-8
7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble.................................................................7-8
7.3.2 No Display ......................................................................................... 7-9
7.3.3 No GLC / Host Communication..................................................... 7-12
7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond ..................................................... 7-14
7.3.5 Cannot Execute Logic Program......................................................7-15
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7.3.6 Buzzer Sounds when GLC Power is Turned ON ..........................7-16
7.3.7 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered..................................................7-17
7.3.8 Error Screens ...................................................................................7-17
7.4 Error Messages...........................................................................................7-18
7.4.1 Error Message List .......................................................................... 7-18
7.5 Error Message Details...............................................................................7-20
7.5.1 System Errors...................................................................................7-20
7.5.2 Illegal Address Screen Data............................................................7-22
7.5.3 PLC COM. Error .............................................................................7-23
7.5.4 Clock Setup Error............................................................................ 7-24
7.5.5 Screen Tag Limit Exceeded (max. 384)......................................... 7-25
7.5.6 OBJ. PLC Has Not Been Set Up .................................................... 7-25
7.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors .............................................7-25
7.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error..............................................................7-26
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 ................................................................................. 8-2
8.3 Replacing the Backlight..............................................................................8-3
INDEX
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Essential Safety Precautions

This manual includes procedures that must be followed to operate the GLC cor­rectly and safely. Be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly
to understand the correct operation and functions of the GLC unit.
Safety Symbols
Please pay attention to the following safety symbols and their meanings:
Indicates situations that will definitely result in major machine damage, severe
DANGER
WARNING
bodily injury, or death if the instructions are not followed.
Indicates situations that may result in major machine damage, severe bodily injury, or death if the instructions are not followed.
Indicates situations that may result in
CAUTION
damage to the machinery, or minor bodily injury if the instructions are not followed.
DANGERS
When Designing your GLC System:
• Be sure to design your GLC control system so that, in the event of a main power supply failure or a GLC accident, the user system’s overall safety integrity will be maintained. If this is not done, incorrect output signals or a GLC malfunc­tion may cause an accident. (1) Interlock and other circuits designed to interrupt or op-
pose normal machine movement (such as Emergency Stop, General Protection, and forward and reverse rota­tion), as well as those designed to prevent machine dam­age (such as upper, lower, and traverse movement limit positioning) should all be located outside of the GLC.
(2) When the GLC generates a “Watchdog Timer Error ,” GLC
operation will halt. Also, when Errors occur in Input/Out­put control areas that the GLC cannot detect, unexpected movement may occur in those areas. Therefore, and to prevent unsafe machine movement, create a “Failsafe Cir­cuit” that is completely external to the GLC.
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DANGERS
(3) If a problem arises with an external unit’s relay or transis-
tor , causing an output (coil) to remain either ON or OFF, a major accident can occur . To prevent this, be sure to set up external watchdog circuits that will monitor vital out­put signals.
• Design a circuit that will supply power to the GLC unit’s
I/O before starting up the GLC. If the GLC unit’s internal pro­gram enters RUN mode prior to the I/O unit’s load control power turning ON, an incorrect output (signal) or malfunction could cause an accident.
• Design a user program to ensure the safety of the user’ s sys-
tem in the event of a GLC display or control error , or either a data transmission error or power failure between the GLC and a connected unit — all of which can lead to an incorrect output (signal) or malfunction, resulting in an accident.
Do NOT make switches using the switches on the touch pan-
els which may cause operator injury and machine damage. To prevent major accidents caused by an output remaining either ON or OFF, set up circuits (such as limiters) that will monitor vital output signals. To prevent accidents caused by incorrect output or malfunction, design switches used by sepa­rate devices to perform important operations.
• Do NOT use GLC touch panel switches to perform operator
safety-related or important accident-prevention operations. These operations should be performed by separate hardware switches to prevent operator injury and machine damage.
• T o prevent any possibility of bodily injury or material damage,
design your system so that equipment will not malfunction due to a communication fault between the GLC and its host controller .
Do NOT use the GLC as a warning device for critical warning
alarms that can cause serious operator injury, machine dam­age, or production stoppage. Use stand-alone hardware and/ or mechanical interlocks to design alarm indicators and their control/activator units.
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DANGERS
• The GLC is not appropriate for use with aircraft control de­vices, medical life-support equipment, central trunk data trans­mission (communication) devices, or nuclear power control devices, due to their inherent requirements of extremely high levels of safety and reliability.
• When using the GLC with transportation vehicles (trains, cars, and ships), disaster and crime prevention devices, various types of safety equipment, and medical devices that are not life-support related, use redundant and/or failsafe system designs to ensure proper reliability and safety.
WARNINGS
• Unlike the GLC unit’s “Standby Mode,” after the GLC unit’ s backlight burns out, 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 misoperation can occur. Your backlight is burned out if:
• your GLC is not set to “Standby Mode” and the screen
has gone blank
• your GLC is set to “Standby Mode,” but touching the
screen does not cause the display to reappear
To prevent accidental machine misoperation, Pro-face rec­ommends that you use the GLC unit’s “
AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNOUT
detect a burnout and disable the touch screen.
Installation Warnings:
” feature, to automatically
USE TOUCH PANEL
• High voltage runs through the GLC. T o prevent an electrical shock, do NOT disassemble the GLC for any reason other than to replace the backlight.
• Do NOT modify the GLC unit. Doing so may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
• Do NOT use the GLC in an environment where flammable gases are present, to prevent an explosion from occurring.
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WARNINGS
Wiring Warnings:
• To prevent electrical shock or equipment damage, unplug
the GLC unit’s power cord from the power supply prior to installing or wiring the GLC.
• After completing any GLC wiring work, be sure the termi-
nal block’s protective plastic cover is reattached. If this cover is not reattached, an electrical shock could easily occur .
• Do NOT use power levels with the GLC that are higher or
lower than the GLC unit’s specified power range. Doing so may cause a fire, electrical shock, or GLC damage.
Operation and Maintenance Warnings:
• NEVER touch a live power terminal. Doing so could cause
an electrical shock or a machine malfunction.
• T o prevent an electrical shock, unplug the GLC unit’ s power
cord before either cleaning the GLC or attaching/detach­ing the power terminal attachment screws.
• When replacing the GLC unit’s backlight, be sure to un-
plug the unit’s power cord to prevent an electrical shock, and wear safety gloves to prevent burns.
• The GLC uses a lithium battery to back up its internal clock
and to control memory data. If the battery is incorrectly re­placed (reversed positive [+] and negative [-] ends), the bat­tery may explode. Therefore, Pro-face recommends that you contact your local GLC distributor for instructions before replacing or changing the battery.
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CAUTIONS
Wiring Layout Cautions:
• To prevent a GLC unit malfunction due to excessive noise, isolate all GLC input/output signal lines from all power wiring or power cables via a separate wiring duct.
Installation Cautions:
• T o reduce the risk of incorrect input or output signals, be sure that any data cables attached to the GLC unit’s connector make full contact with the connector pins.
General Wiring Cautions:
• To prevent electrical shocks or malfunctions, be sure the GL C unit’s FG (earth) wire is grounded as follows: (1) maximum grounding resistance: 100 (2) minimum grounding wire diameter: 2 mm
2
• The cables connected to the GLC should be secured by cable clamps to prevent weight or tension of the cables added to the connectors or terminals.
The GLC unit’s wiring should be checked to confirm that both
the operating voltage and wiring terminal locations are cor­rect. If either the voltage or the wiring terminal location is incorrect, it can cause a fire or accident.
• Be sure to secure all wiring terminal screws with the desig­nated torque. Screws and terminals that become loose can cause a short circuit, fire, or accident.
Be sure that metal filings or wiring remnants do not fall inside
the GLC, since they can cause a fire, accident, or malfunc­tion.
GLC Operation and Maintenance Cautions:
• Be sure to read the GLC unit’s manual and online help infor­mation carefully before performing program changes, enter­ing forced output, or using the RUN, STOP, or PAUSE com­mands while the GLC is operating. Mistakes made when using these items can cause machine accidents or damage.
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CAUTIONS
Be sure the electricity is turned OFF before attaching or
detaching an I/O unit. If the electricity is ON when an I/O unit is attached or detached, damage or malfunction to the I/O unit may occur.
• The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant. If, for
any reason, the panel is damaged and this liquid enters your eyes, flush your eyes for 15 minutes with running water and contact a physician immediately.
• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, and to prevent
damage to or loss of the CF Card’s internal data, turn the GLC unit’s CF Card ACCESS switch OFF, and make sure that the ACCESS lamp is not lit.
• While a CF Card is being accessed, NEVER:
• turn OFF the GLC
• reset the GLC
• insert a CF Card
• remove a CF Card Prior to performing these operations, create and use a spe-
cial GLC application screen that will prevent access to the CF Card.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
GLC Unit Disposal Cautions:
• The GLC unit should be disposed of in a manner appropri-
ate to, and in accordance with, the user country’s indus­trial machinery disposal standards.
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General Safety Precautions

Do NOT strike the touch panel with a hard or pointed object, or press
on the touch panel with too much force, since it may damage the touch panel or the display.
Do NOT install the GLC where the ambient temperature can exceed the
allowed range. Doing so may cause the GLC to malfunction or shorten its operation life.
Do NOT restrict or limit the GLC unit’s naturally-occurring, rear-face
ventilation, and do NOT store or use the GLC in overheated areas.
Do NOT store or use the GLC unit in areas where large, sudden tem-
perature changes can occur. These changes can cause condensation to form inside the unit, which can cause possible unit malfunctions.
• Do NOT allow water, liquids, metals, or charged particles to enter inside
the GLC unit’s outer casing, since they can cause either a GLC malfunc­tion or an electrical shock. The allowable pollution degree is 2.
Do NOT store or use the GLC in direct sunlight, or in excessively dusty
or dirty environments.
Do NOT store or use the GLC in an environment where shaking or ex-
cessive vibration can occur.
Do NOT store or use the GLC where chemicals (such as organic sol-
vents and acids) can evaporate, or in environments where chemicals and acids are present in the air.
Corrosive chemicals: acids, alkalines, liquids containing salt Flammable chemicals: organic solvents
• Do NOT use paint thinner or organic solvents to clean the GLC.
• Do NOT store or operate the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) in areas that
receive direct sunlight, since the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays may cause the quality of the LCD to deteriorate.
Storing this unit in areas at temperatures that are lower than is recom-
mended in this manual’s specifications may cause the LCD panel’s liq­uid to congeal, which may damage the panel. Conversely, if the storage area’s temperature becomes higher than the allowed level, the LCD panel’ 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 the ranges specified in this manual.
Due to the possibility of unexpected accidents, be sure to back up the
GLC unit’s screen data/logic program regularly.
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About the GLC Unit’s Display Panel
The data that is currently displayed on the GLC unit’s screen, the screen’s brightness, and the GLC unit’s voltage sity of Contouring — wavelike pattern that is created when some parts of the screen are brighter than others.
The minute, dark and light grid-points on the display panel’s surface are part of the GLC unit’s design and are not defects.
Extended shadows, or “crosstalk,” may appear on the sides of screen images. This is normal for an LCD panel.
Sometimes the display area may look as if the display colors have changed.
Displaying a single image for long periods of time can cause an afterim­age to remain when the screen display is changed.
To prevent this effect:
Use the GLC unit’s “Standby Mode,” which automatically turns the screen OFF when no input is entered within a specified period of time.
This is a common attribute of LCDs and is not a defect.
*1
each affect the screen’s inten-
See 6.3.1 – “System Setup.”
Write “FFFFh” to the System Data Area’s “Screen Display Off” address
to turn the screen display OFF when the following actions are not per­formed within the user-specified period of time.
Change Screen
T ouch Screen
Alarm Display Do NOT display any single screen for a long period of time. Try to
change the screen display periodically.
1. The backlight’s brightness may vary or its lighting may be delayed if the voltage provided is low — even if still within the range of rated voltage listed in the specifica­tions. When the voltage is high, the backlight’s lifetime may be shortened. As a rule, voltage should be within five percent (5%) of rated voltage.
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, since the following ad­dresses are relative, not fixed, addresses.
With the Direct Access Method — use System Data Area word address +9 With the Memory Link Method — use System Data Area word address +12
*2
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connec­tion Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
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About GLC2300 Series Models

The GLC2300 Series in this manual refers to the following GLC model numbers:
GP Type with
Screen Creation
Software
GLC2300L
GLC2300
Series Name
GLC 2300 Series
Model
Name
GLC2300L
GLC2300T
Model
Number
GLC2300-
LG41-24V
GLC2300-
TC41-24V
Comme nts
UL/c-UL Approv ed
CE Marked
UL/c-UL Approv ed
CE Marked

Revision Information

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

Package Contents

Please verify that the GLC unit’s packing box contains all the items listed below.

GLC2300 Unit (1)


Screw Lock Terminal Block


Installation Guide (1)


Installation Fasteners (4/set)


Installation Gasket

Special care and attention have been given to the packaging of this GLC unit. However, if any of the items are damaged or missing, contact your local GLC distributor immediately for prompt service.
This GLC2300 Series User Manual is sold separately.
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UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes

The GLC2300-LG41-24V/GLC2300-TC41-24V units are UL/c-UL(CSA) rec­ognized components.
UL file no. E231702(UL60950+UL1604) When applying for UL approval for a product that includes one of these GLC
units, please be sure to pay special attention to the fact that all products with
built-in GLC units require UL inspection of the combination of the GLC and the product.
The GLC components conform to the following standards:
- UL1604
Safety of Information T echnology Equipment for use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous (classified) locations.
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.60950-00 and No.213-M1987
Safety of Information T echnology Equipment for use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III Hazardous (classified) locations.
GLC2300-LG41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-11)
*1
and UL60950 Third Edition
GLC2300-TC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 2980070-12)
Installation Precautions
If the GLC is mounted so as to cool itself naturally , please mount it on a vertical panel. Also, insure that the GLC is mounted at least 100 mm away from any other adjacent structures or machine parts. If these conditions are not met, the heat generated by the GLC’s internal components may cause it to fail to meet UL standards.
UL1604 - Compliance and Handling Cautions
1. Power and input/output wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2 wiring meth­ods - Article 501-4(b) of the National Electrical Code, 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 compliance
to Class I, Division 2.
4. W ARNING: Explosion hazard - when in hazardous locations, turn the power OFF
before replacing or wiring modules.
5. W ARNING: Explosion hazard - confirm that the power supply has been turned OFF
before disconnecting equipment, or confirm that the location is not subject to the risk of explosion.
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 GLC2300-LG41-24V and GLC2300-TC41-21V are CE marked products that conform to EMC directives EN55022 Class A and EN50082-2.
* For detailed CE marking information, contact your local GLC distributor. *1 GLC2300-LG41-24V units with revision code “L” or later, GLC2300-TC41-24V
units with revision code “J” or later ar e all UL1604 compliant. See “Revision Information” in page 14 for how to identify your unit’s revision code.
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Documentation Conventions

The list below describes the documentation conventions used in this manual.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates important inf ormation or procedures t hat must be f ollowed for correct and risk-f r ee s of t ware/device operation.
Pro-Control Editor
GLC
C-Package
Screen Editor
Logic Program
Sof t w are us ed to create, tr ans f er , and monit or a GLC logic program. Indicates t he GLC2300L/GLC2300T unit.
Indicates the software package that combines GP-PRO/PB III for Window s and P r o- Control Editor.
GP-PRO/PB III for Windows screen editor s of tware (ver. 6. 10 or high er) Ladder progr am created wit h t h e Pr o- Cont r ol E dit or (ver. 4.23 or higher)
Provides us ef ul or important supplemental infor mation.
Cross- references t o us ef ul or important s upplemental information.
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1. Prior to Operating the GLC
2. System Design
3. Accessories
Chapter
4. GLC2300 Series Overview
1 Introduction

1.1 Prior to Operating the GLC

Use the following steps to create projects for the GLC unit.
1. Preparation – Before using the GLC, make sure that you have all the required
hardware and have 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 Tag layout with the Screen
layout sheets and Tag lists provided in the Editor software.
3. Install Screen Editor and Logic Program Development Software – Install
GP-PRO/PB III C-Package in your PC.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Installation Guide.
4. Develop Logic Program – Develop a logic program using Pro-Control Editor and
designate the operation mode.
Refer to the Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
5. Create Screens – Create screens using GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
6. Screen/Transfer Logic Program – Transfer your logic program to the GLC using
GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.
Refer to the Pro-Control Editor Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
7. Monitor – Check the transferred program’s operation using the monitor feature of
Pro-Control Editor.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
8. Initial Set Up – Enter your GLC unit’s Initial Settings, if necessary.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
9. Operation – Connect the GLC unit’s I/O unit to your peripheral devices (such as
temperature controllers or inverters), and begin operation.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package), and the Flex Network User Manual.
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1.2 System Design

The following diagram represents the main selection of devices connectable to the GLC.
GLC RUN Mode Peripherals
GLC2300 Unit
To an Ethernet Network
(1)
(2)
RUN Mode Edit Mode
Flex Network Communication Cable
FN-CABLE2010-31-MS FN-CABLE2050-31-MS FN-CABLE2200-31-MS
When using the Internal 2-Port feature
Flex Network I/O Unit, Analog Unit
(6)
(5)
(4)
(3)
Data Transfer Cable
GPW-CB02
Bar Code Reader*
(Recommended Type)
Data Transfer Cable
GPW-CB02
Temperature Controllers, Boards, etc.
Bar Code Reader, 2-D Code Reader*
(Commercial Type)
CF Card
CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01
2-Port Adapter II Cable
GP070-MDCB11
Mitsubishi PLC A-Series Program Port I/F Cable
GP430-IP10-O
Personal
Computer
2
Conversion Cable
(User Made)
2
RS-232C Cable
GP410-IS00-O*
RS-422 Cable
GP230-IS11-O* GP230-IS12-O* (for Multi-link cable)
3
3 3
RS-422 Connector Terminal Adapter
GP070-CN10-O*
3
CF Card Adapter
GP077-CFAD10
Mitsubishi PLC A, Q, C, FX Series 2-Port Adapter II
GP070-MD11
Mitsubishi GPP
Software*
Printer
(Commercial
type)
Personal Computer
(7)
(8)
Host
Controller
(PLCs, etc.)
(9)
1
*2
Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series Program Port I/F Cable
GP430-IP11-O
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(5)
(1)
(3)
Data Transfer Cable
GPW-CB02
CF Card
CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01 CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01
GLC Interfaces
(1) Ethernet (2) Flex Network Commu-
nication Interface (3) Tool Connector (4) Expansion Serial
Interface (5) CF Card Slot (6) Serial Interface
Personal Computer*
PLC Interfaces
(7) RS-232C Port (8) RS-422 Port (9) Programming
Console Port
GLC Comprehensive
4
CF Card Adapter
GP077-CFAD10
Development Software GP-PRO/PB III C­Package-01 software
GPPRO-CNT01W-P01
1. For information about compatible PLC types and software, refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connection Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
2. For information about recommended units, please see the following section.
3. Certain PLC types and models cannot be connected.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connec­tion Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
4. For the full range of compatible PCs, refer to the following manual.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
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Recommended Units
The following tables list I/O devices that have been confirmed to be compatible with the GLC. If you connect a device that is not listed below, be sure to confirm that the unit functions correctly using the actual unit.
Recommended units are subject to additions/changes without notice.
Bar Code Readers (Connected to Tool Connector)
Manufacturer Model Type Description
Aim ex Corpor ation
OPT Electronics
Tohken
NEC Infrontia
BR-331 PC2 Pen OPT-1125-RSK-98 Set T ouch Scanner (Read Width: 60mm)
OPT-5125-RSK-98 Set T ouch Scanner (Read Width: 80mm) OPL-6735-RSK-98 Set Laser Scanner TCD -5510M Touch Scanner (Read Width: 65mm) TCD -5510L Touch Scanner (Read Width: 82mm) TCD -5510W Touch Scanner (Read Width: 105mm)
BCK5435-STA
BCK5535-STA
Touch Scanner (Read Width: 56mm)
Touch Scanner (Read Width: 85mm)
Includes Y cable for
*1*2
connection cable Includes Y cable for
*1*2
connection cable
*1 Be sure to use the Y cable included with the unit and connect it between GLC 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 GLC unit.
*2 The following settings must be entered prior to using the bar code reader with a GLC
unit.
1) Set the CAPS.
2) Add the Carriage Return (CR) in the Postamble's settings.
For the details about these settings, please refer to the Installation Guide included with the bar cord unit.
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Bar Code Readers (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)
Ma nufa cturer Mode l No. Type Pow er Supply
BR-730RS Pen Batt ery powered
Aimex Corporati on
OPT Electronics
BR-530RS Pen BW-665RS OPT-1125-
RS232C(D02) OPT-5125-
RS232C(D01)
Touch Scanner (
Read Width: 65mm)
Touch Scanner
Read Width: 60mm)
( Touch Scanner
Read Width: 80mm)
(
Requires separately-sold BB-60 for power.
Requires separately-sold DC5300T for power.
LS4004 Laser Scanner Includes power supply.
Symbol Technologies, Inc.,
LS4004i Laser Scanner Includes power supply. LS6004 Laser Scanner Includes power supply. LSH3502AHV Laser Scanner Includes power supply.
Keyence Co. BL-80R
HC36TR
Denso Co.
HC61TR
Touch Scanner (
Read Width: 105mm)
Touch Scanner
Read Width: 61mm)
( Touch Scanner
(
Read Width: 61mm
Includes power supply.
For power: P-200 unit; for connector cable: KRS-423­XF1K. Sold separately (Sanwa Supply)
)
*1
1. Be sure to confirm that the Expansion Serial Interface’s settings match those of the
connected device.
See 6.4.6 – “Expansion Serial Setup.”
2-D Code Reader (Connected to Expansion Serial Interface)
Ma nufacturer M odel No. Pow er Supply
Tohken ESA-1220A (Sold separately)
Denso Supplied with the main uni t
1. Be sure to confirm that the Expansion Serial Interface’s settings match those of the
THIR-3000 THIR-3000H QS20H QS20H-I
*1
connected device.
See 6.4.6 – “Expansion Serial Setup.”
Serial Printer
Manufacturer Model No.
Hewlett Packard Company hp LaserJet 4pj NADA Electronics, Ltd. TP-651G SEIKO EPSON CORP TM-U210PD CUSTOM Engineering FT190SP
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1.3 Accessories

All optional equipment listed here is produced by Digital Electronics Corporation.
Available Software
Product Name Model No. Description
GP-PR O /PB III C-Package03
Tool Connector
Product Nam e Model No. Description
Data Transfer Cable GPW-CB02
Serial Interfaces
Product Name Model No. Description
RS-232C Cable
RS-422 Cables
Ext ension Cable
RS-422 Terminal Block Adapte r
2 Port Adapter II GP070-MD11 2 Port Adapter II Cable GP070-MDCB11 Connects t he GLC to 2 Port Adapter II.
Mitsubishi A Series Programming Port I/F Cable
Mitsubishi FX Series Programming Port I/F Cable
*1
*1
*1
GPPRO-CNT01W-P03 Screen data and l ogi c program development software.
Connects the GLC t o a personal computer. Transfers screen data and user programs.
GP410-IS00-O GP230-IS11-O GP230-IS12-O
(for multi-link) CA1-EXCBL/D25-01
*1
GP070-CN10-O
GP430-IP10-O
GP430-IP11-O
Interfa ce cables between the host (PLC) and the GLC.
Extension cable (30cm) for use with the GLC serial interface (RS­232C/422).
Conversion adapt er t o convert serial data to RS-422 format.
Interfa ce unit that allows use of both GLC and Mitsubishi A, Q, C and FX series equipment in the same location.
Connects directly t o Mitsubishi's PLC I/F Programming Console. Simultaneous use of program console, however, is not possible.
1. For details about the range of connectable PLCs:
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Device/PLC Connec- tion Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
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I/O Units
Product Name Model No. Description
Flex Network 16-Point Input Sink Source Type I/O Unit
Flex Network 32-Point Input Sink Source Type I/O Unit
Flex Network 16-Point Output Sink Ty pe I/O Unit
Flex Network 16-Point Output Source Ty pe I/O Unit
Flex Network 8-Point Input Sink Source / 8-Point Tr ansistor Output Sink Ty pe I/O Unit
Flex Network 16-Point Input Sink Source / 16-Point Transistor Output Sink Type I/O Unit
Flex Network 16-Point Input Sink Source/16-Point Transistor Output Sink Ty pe I/O Unit
Flex Network 32-Point Input Sink Source / 32-Point Transistor Output Sink Type I/O Unit
Flex Network 8-Point Relay Output / 1 Common Type I/O Unit
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FN-X16TS41
FN-X32TS41
FN-Y16SK41 16-point output sink I/O Unit.
FN-Y16SC41 16-point output source I/O Unit.
FN-XY08TS41
FN-XY16SK41
FN-XY16SC41
FN-XY32SKS41
FN-Y08RL41
16-point sink/source shared I/O Unit. DC24V input signal can be connected.
32-point sink-source shared I/O Unit. DC24V input signal can be connected.
8-point input sink-source and 8-point transistor output sink mixed I/O unit. Both DC24V input signals and DC24V output (load current: 200mA max.) devices can be connected.
16-point input sink-source and 16-point transistor output sink mixed I/O unit. Both DC24V input signals and DC24V output (load current: 200mA max./1.6A/common) devices can be connected.
16-point input sink-source and 16-point transistor output source mixed I/O unit. Both DC24V input signals and DC24V output (load current: 200mA max./1.6A/common) devices can be connected.
32-point input sink-source and 32-point transistor output sink mixed I/O unit. Both DC24V input signals and DC24V output (load current: 200mA max./1.6A/common) devices can be connected.
8-point relay output(1 common)I/O Unit. Up to AC240V (1A) load current can be connected.
Analog Units
Product Name Model No. Description
Flex Network 2-Channel Analog/Digital Conversion Input Unit
Flex Network 2-Channel Digital/Analog Conversion Output Unit
Flex Network 4-Channel Analog/Digital Conversion Input Unit
Flex Network 4-Channel Digital/Analog Conversion Output Unit
Positioning Units
Product Name Model No. Description
Flex Network Single-Axis Positioning Unit
Flex Network Teaching Loader for Single-Axis Positioning Unit
FN-AD02AH41
FN-DA02AH41
FN-AD04AH11
FN-DA04AH11
FN-PC10SK41
FN-PC10LD41
Converts 2-channnel analog signals to digital signals at 12-bit resolution.
Converts 2channel 12-bit digital signal to analog signal and sends output.
Converts 4-channnel analog signals to digital signals at 12-bit resolution.
Converts 4-channel 12-bit digital signal to analog signal and sends output.
Both of this unit and GLC/LT can store positioning data. Motor driver connection cable(FN-PC10CB01) is required.
Programmer for Single-Axis Positioning Unit. Allows entry, editing and operation checking of high-precision positioning data (5m cable included)
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High-Speed Counter Unit
Product Name Model No. Description
Flex Network High Speed Counter U nit
CF Card Items
Product Nam e Model No. Description
CF Cards
CF Card Adaptor GP077-CFAD10 CF Card Adaptor for standard PC Card Slot.
Optional Items
Product Nam e Model No. Description
Screen Protection Sheet (5 sheets/set)
Flex Network Communication Cable Connect GLC/LT units with Flex Network units.
Motor Driver Connection Cable FN-PC10CB01 (1m)
FN-HC10SK41
CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01 GLC Series CF Card (64MB) CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01 GLC Series CF Card (128MB) CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01 GLC Series CF Card (256MB) CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01 GLC Series CF Card (512MB)
PS300-DF00
FN-CABLE2010-31-MS (10m) FN-CABLE2050-31-MS (50m) FN-CABLE2200-31-MS (200m)
High performance High-Speed counter that can easily change counter input ty pes. Can create both a wide range of data and cam output.
Disposable protective, dirt-resistant sheet for the GLC unit's screen. The GLC unit's touch panel can be used with this cover sheet attached.
Connects the Flex Network single-axis positioning unit and the servo and stepping drivers (under development).
Maintenance Items
These are all original GLC standard equipment items. They are also available separately as optional maintenance items.
Product Name Model No. Description
Backlight
PS300-BU00 Repl acement Backlight
Installation Fast ener
GP070-AT01
Installation Gasket
PS300-WP00
Connector Cover PS-BH00 Prot e ct s GLC rear f ace connectors. Screw Lock Terminal Block GLC2300-FNCN01 Flex Network connector f or GLC2300. (5/set)
Single-Axis Teaching Loader Cable FN-LD10CBL (5m)
Fasteners to attach the GLC to a panel. (4 fasteners/set)
Provides a moisture resistant seal when installing the GLC. Same as the seal included in the GLC unit 's original equipment package.
Connects the Flex Network single-axis positioning unit and the single-axis teaching loader.
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1.4 GLC2300 Series Overview

The GLC-2300-LG41-24V and GLC2300-TC41-24V units are equipped with a variety of new and useful features, such as an Ethernet, CF Card and Expansion Serial Interfaces as standard equipment. The new GLC features are as follows:
Ethernet Feature
Your GLC2300 Series unit includes an Ethernet 10BASE-T connector as standard equipment. In addition to sending screen data to the GLC, you can use this feature to set up the GLC, even if you are using the unit for the first time*1. Also, Pro­face’ s separately-sold Pro-Server software can read out data collected in the GLC to a central PC server via an Ethernet LAN network. And with a variety of soft­ware applications, you can process the data for production information manage­ment.
CF Card Feature
This interface allows you to use the CF Card instead of the optional Memory Loader II to store GLC setup*1 and screen data, and then transfer it to the GLC. You can also read and write data to your existing (optional) multi-unit’s CF Card, since the GLC unit’s card is the same type. The CF Card can also be used to store and transfer recipe, logging, alarm history, and .bmp data files. The GLC can read these files from the CF Card, or use the CF Card to store data read out from the host (PLC).
Expansion Serial Interface
This interface allows you to connect a variety of equipment, including a bar-code reader, a 2-D code reader or an I/O device.
Flex Network Communication I/F
A high speed remote (6Mbps/12Mbps) interface capable of connecting a maxi­mum of 1008 I/Os.
2-Port Feature
The GLC unit’s built-in 2-Port feature allows you to enjoy 2-Port operation with a Mitsubishi brand PLC, without using the optional 2-Port Adapter II unit.
Backlight Burnout Detection Feature
When the GLC unit’s backlight burns out, it will be automatically detected. The GLC unit’s “Status LED” will alert you that the backlight is burned out so that you can disable GLC Touch Panel Operation and prevent a possible GLC opera­tion mistake.
Please read the following sections for detailed information about each feature.
1. Setting up the GLC means downloading the required system and protocol programs
from the GLC screen creation software to the GLC.
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1.4.1 Ethernet Connectivity

The GLC2300 Series units can be connected to a LAN or an Ethernet compatible PLC. The GLC2300 Series units also support the 2-way function.
This feature allows you to setup a GLC and to also perform screen data transfer. You can even set up a completely new GLC via an Ethernet network.
For details about setting up the GLC via an Ethernet network, refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (included in
the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
*1
Send all screen and system data to your GLC via an Ethernet network
Ethernet
Assign an IP address to each GLC, or set up a new GLC which has no IP address settings.
1. Pro-face’s Pro-Server with Pro-Studio for Windows software (sold separately) is required when using this feature.
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1.4.2 CF Card

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The new GLC2300 series unit allows you to use a CF Card. You can set up the GLC or send screen data by saving backup data (all data necessary for GLC operation) in the CF Card using the GLC unit’ s CF Memory Loader Tool feature. As with the Multi Unit, the GLC2300 series unit includes all the following features:
• Read filing data from CF Card
• Write logging data to CF Card
• Read image data or sound data from CF Card
• Write Graph data or Alarm data to CF Card
• Back up screen data to CF Card
For details about creating/saving backup data (i.e., all necessary data for GLC operation) and sending GLC data, refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (included in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package). For details about the CF Memory Loader Tool’s data upload and download, see 4.3 – “CF Memory
Loader Tool.”
When using the CF Memory Loader Tool, Digital’s GP077-CF20 (16MB)/ GP077-CF30 (32MB) Memory Card is required.
*1
Send GLC Screen Data to a CF Card, then to Other GLCs
The CF Card allows you to set up multiple GLCs using a single GLC unit’s data. Copy your GLC data and the CF Memory Loader Tool to your GLC unit’s CF
Card, then insert that CF Card in another GLC and transfer that data using the CF Memory Loader Tool.
Copy data using the
GP-PRO/PB III
CF Card Tool
Transfer data to the GLC
via the CF Memory
Loader T ool
1. The setup is the sending of System and Protocol programs to the GLC via the screen
creation software, which allows you to use the GLC unit in the desired environment.
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Send GLC Screen Data to a GLC, then to the CF Card
You can also use the GLC as a CF Card drive for your PC, by sending data from your PC directly to your GLC unit’s CF Card. Connect your PC and the GLC using the data transfer cable, and send your backup data and the CF Memory Loader Tool to the CF Card installed in the GLC.
Send data using the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows’ Transfer feature
Transferring screen and system data to a GLC takes approxi­mately thirteen minutes (approximately 6.5 MB) at a trans­mission speed of 115.2 kbps.
Send Data from a GLC to a CF Card, then to Another GLC
The CF Card allows you to use backup data saved in a GLC for setting up another GLC. First, upload (transfer) your GLC unit’s backup data to your CF Card. Next, remove the CF Card, insert it in a different GLC and download (transfer) the CF Card’s data to that GLC. Be sure that the CF Memory Loader Tool is saved on the CF Card prior to using this method.
Upload data via “CF Memory Loader Tool”
Download data via “CF Memory Loader Tool”

1.4.3 Expansion Serial Interface

The Expansion Serial Interface allows you to connect a bar-code reader, a 2-D code reader, or other type of I/O device. It enables the input/output of large vol­umes of data which cannot be handled with a conventional bar code reader inter­face.
Also, connecting an I/O device requires the creation of a data transfer protocol (via the D-Script feature).
Refer to the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Operation Manual (in­cluded in the GP-PRO/PB III C-Package).
Bar Code Reader
I/O Device
Expansion
Serial I/F
Serial I/F
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1.4.4 Flex Network Communication Interface

The following information explains how to connect the GLC to a Flex Network Communication I/F and I/O Unit.
When connecting the I/O unit, 2 lines are available — CH1 and CH2. Each chan­nel outputs the same data and either can be used for data transmission.
The maximum number of connectable units, when using a single channel, is 31, and when using a second channel, the number increases by 32 to a total of 63.
The Flex Network uses high-speed data-transfer technology, and if a cable that is not recommended in this document is used for data trans­fer, network data-transfer performance cannot be guaranteed. There­fore, use only the cable(s) recommended here.
Refer to the Flex Network User Manual (sold separately).
Standard System Design
GLC
16 Input Points
DC 24V
8 points Input /
8 points Output
DC 24V
Actuator Lamp
Sensor
Operation
Switch
Sensor
Operation
Switch
Valve
8 Points –
Relay Output
DC 24V
16 Input points
DC 24V
Sensor
Operation
Switch
to next station
to next station
*1
*1
6 Mbps is the recommended communication speed.
1. Be sure the Terminal Switch (TERM) of the network’s last unit (at each end) is
turned ON.
Refer to the Flex Network User Manual (sold separately).
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