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

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series

User Manual

Digital Electronics Corporation

1

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.

© 2006 Digital Electronics Corporation

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

UL/c-UL 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 Touch 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 INST ALLATION AND WIRING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 DA TA 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

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

6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP ..............................................................................6-3

6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP .................................................................. 6-4

6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP ........................................................... 6-6

6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP ..........................................6-7

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

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

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

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 COMMUNICATION 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 STATION 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 MEMORY ...........................................................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 Types of Trouble................................................................. 7-8

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

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

7.3.4 Touch 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 DATA ...................................7-21

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

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

7.5.5 SCREEN TAG 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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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
injury, death or major equipment damage
can occur.

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

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.

Essential Safety Precautions

Caution

W arning

WARNINGS

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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

not set to "Standby Mode" and the

screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.

2) Or, if your GP

is set to Standby Mode, but touching
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
range. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.

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Installation/Maintenance

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

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

WARNINGS

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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

ΩΩ

Ω or less and a 2mm

2

or thicker wire, or

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.

• 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.

CAUTIONS

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

Package Contents





 Installation Fasteners

(4/set)





 Installation Guide (1)

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





 GP Unit (1)

GP2401-TC41-24V,
GP2501-TC11, GP2501-TC41-24V
GP2501-SC11, GP2501-SC41-24V
GP2501-LG41-24V,
GP2601-TC11, GP2601-TC41-24V

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

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models

*1 UL1604 for UL hazardous locations ends on July 31, 2012.

As a result, for models produced from August 1, 2012 onward, UL1604 will not
apply.Please refer to the Pro-face home page for more details.
http://www.pro-face.com/worldwide/safety/ul.html

*2 Revised models may or may not conform to UL/c-UL and CE Markings,

depending on the revision version.

For information on how to determine the revision version, see

"Revision Version" (page 14).





 Installation Gasket (1)

Model Na m e Model Type Comme nts

GP Type in

Screen Creati o n

Software

GP-2401

Series

GP-2401T GP2401-TC41-24V

UL/cUL Approved,
CE Marked

GP2401

GP2501-TC11

GP2501-TC41-24V

GP2501-SC41 *2

GP2501-SC11-24V

UL/cUL Approved,
CE Marked

GP-2501L GP2501-LG41-24V

UL/cUL Approved

*1

,

CE Marked

GP2501L

GP2601-TC11 *2

GP2601-TC41-24V

UL/cUL Approved,
CE Marked

GP-2601

Series

GP-2601T GP2601

GP-2501T

GP2501S

GP2501

GP-2501S

UL/cUL Approved

*1

,

CE Marked

Series

GP2000

Series

GP-2501

Series

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UL/c-UL Application Notes

The GP2401-TC41-24V, GP2501-SC41-24V , GP2601-TC41-24V are UL/c-UL listed
products. (UL file No.E182139)
The GP2501-TC11

*1

, GP2501-SC11*1, GP2601-TC11*1 are UL/c-UL recognized

components. (UL file No.E171486 or E231702)

These units conform to the following standards:

A) UL508 Industrial Control Equipment
B)

UL60950 Safety Standard for Information T echnology Equipment (3rd Edition, is-

sued December 1, 2001)

C)

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

Hazardous Locations.

D) CSA-C22.2, Nos. 142, and 213-M1987 (c-UL Approval) Safety Standard for

Information Technology and Electrical Business Equipment

E)

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 1010-1 (c-UL Approval)

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

F)

CAN/CSA-C22.2, No. 60950-00 (c-UL Approval) Safety Standard for Infor-

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

G)

CSA-C22.2, No. 213-M1987 (c-UL Approval) Non-incendive Electrical Equip-

ment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

<Cautions>

• 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.

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

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

"Revision Version" (page 14).

ABCDEFG

GP2401-TC41-24V 3180034-01



GP2501-TC11

*1

3180021-03



GP2501-TC41-24V 2880045-01
GP2501-SC11

*1

3180021-04



GP2501-SC41-24V 2980078-02



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

*1

3180021-05

 

GP2601-TC41-24V 2880045-02



Model

UL

registered

Standards

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CE Marking Notes

The GP2401-TC41-24V, GP2501-TC41-24V , GP2501-SC41-24V, GP2501-LG41­24V, GP2601-TC41-24V are CE marked products that conform to EMC directives.
The GP2501-TC11

*1

, GP2501-SC11

*1

and GP2601-TC11*1 are CE marked products

that conform to EMC directives and the Low-voltage directive.
For the detailed information on CE Marked, be downloaded and refer the Declaration

of Conformity from Pro-face Home Page.

Home Page URL
http://www.pro-face.com/

UL1604 Conditions of Acceptability and Handling Cautions:

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

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

3. WARNING: Explosion hazard - substitution of components may impair suit­ability for Class I, Division 2.

4. WARNING: Explosion hazard - when in hazardous locations, turn off power
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. WARNING: Explosion hazard - do not connect/ disconnect equipment unless
area is known to be nonhazardous. Port is for system set up and diagnostics.

*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

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORP.

REV ABC*EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ**345

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".

Identification Label

Revision Sticker

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

Documentation Conventions

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

Symbol Description

Indicates important inf ormation or procedures t hat must be followed for
correct and risk- f r ee s of t wa re/dev ice operat ion.

*1

Indicates usef ul or important supplemental information.

1) , 2)

Indicates s t ep s in a pr ocedure. B e s ur e to perf or m thes e s teps in t he
order given.
Refer s to usef ul or import ant s upplement al inf ormat ion.

Provides us ef ul or import ant supplemental inf or mation.

GP Screen

Editor

Indicates t he GP-P RO/ P B I I I for Windows screen editor sof tware
(version 6.10 or higher

*1

).
For information on how to confirm the v ersion, refer to the “GP-PRO/PB
for Windows Operation Manual”, which is s upplied with the GP s creen
editor s oftwar e.

PLC

A bbr eviation f or P r ogrammable Logic Controller.

n:1

Indicates a multi-link type connection is us ed.

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

Not suported

GP uni ts

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

GP-2501L

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Manual

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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 Tag layout, with

the Screen layout sheets and Tag lists provided in the
Editor software.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

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

PLC types PLC types to be used.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Tag

Reference Manual

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

Screen Setup software according to your Screen Design.

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual and Tag Reference Manual

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

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

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation

Manual

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

Chapter 6, "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

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

GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device/

PLC Connection Manual

1.1 Prior to Operating the GP

Chapter

1 Introduction

1. Prior to Operating the GP

2. System Design

3. Accessories

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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

 GP RUN Mode Peripherals

Edit Mode

RUN Mode

Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

GP Unit

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

Printer

*3

(Commercial
type)

RS-232C Cable

GP410-IS00-O

*7

Personal
Computer

Mitsubishi GPP
Software

*4

CF Card

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

Speaker

*5,6

(Commercial
type)

RS-422 Cable

GP230-IS11-O

*7

GP230-IS12-O

*7

(for Multi-link cable)

RS-422 Connector
Terminal Adapter

GP070-CN10-O

*7

Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series
Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP11-O

Mitsubishi PLC A-Series
Program Port I/F Cable

GP430-IP10-O

Host Controller

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

GP070-MD11

PLC etc.

2 Port Adapter II
Cable

GP070-MDCB11

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) (6)

(7)

(8)

When using the Internal 2-Port feature

Bus

Conversion

Unit

PSL-CONV00

*1

To an Ethernet Network

*2

Expansion
Unit

(1)

Bar-Code Reader

*5

(Limited to tested models)

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

1.2 System Design

1.2.1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series System Design

(8)

(8)

T o each

Network

Communication

Unit

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Data Transfer
Cable

GPW-CB02

GP Interfaces

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

PLC Interfaces

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





 GP Edit Mode Peripherals

GP Unit

Personal
Computer

*8

GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows
software

*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)

(3)

(4)

(1)

Bus Conversion Unit

PSL-CONV00

*1

Expansion
Unit

T o an Ethernet Network

*2

CF Card

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

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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.





 Bar code readers (Connected to Tool Connector)

*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 r eader 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 r eader unit.





 Speaker

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

NS-38

NS-105

A r r ow E lectronics Ind. Co., Lt d. SP OUT, GND

Recommended units are subject to change without notice.

Speakers connected to LINE OUT require an amplifier.

Manufacturer Model Type Description

Aimex
Corporation

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

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

BCK5435-STA

Touch Scanner (Read Widt h: 56mm)

*1*2

Includes Y cable for
connection cable

BCK5535-STA

Touch Scanner (Read Widt h: 85mm)

*1*2

Includes Y cable for
connection cable

OPT E lectronics

Tohken

NEC Infront ia

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

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

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





 Available Software





 Tool Connector





 Serial Interfaces

1.3 Accessories

Product Na m e Model No. Description

Screen Data
Transfer Cable

GPW-CB02

Connects the GP t o a personal computer.
Transf er s s creen data and user
program(s).

Product Na m e Model No. Description

RS-232 C cabl e

*1

GP410-IS00-O
GP230-IS11-O
GP230-IS12-O
(fo r Mult i- link)

RS-422 Connector
Terminal Adapter

*1

GP070-CN10-O

Conv er sion adapt er to convert s erial dat a
to RS-422 format

2 Port Adapter I I

GP070-MD11

Int erf ace unit that allows use of bot h GP
and Mitsubishi A, Q, C and FX ser ies
peripheral equipment .

2 Port Adapter I I Ca b l e

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

Mitsubishi A Serie s
Program m i ng P ort I/F
cable

GP430-IP10-O

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

GP430-IP11-O

RS-422 C cabl es

*1

Int erf ace cables between the host (P LC)
and the GP.

Connects directly to Mitsubishi's P LC
Programming port. Simultaneous use of
programming console, however, is not
possible.

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

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

Not suported

GP uni ts

GP-2401T

GP-2501L

GP-2601T

GP-2501L

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

GPPRO-CNT01W-P02

*1

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

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

 CF Card Items

*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.





 Expansion Units





 Conversion Unit

Product Na m e Model No. Description

Bus Conversion Unit PSL-CONV00

Required when using a GP70 / 77R S er ies
Expans ion U nit with a GP-2501/2601 ser ies
unit





 Printer Interface Cable

Product Na m e Model No. Description

Printer Cable

PSM-PRCB00

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

Product Na m e Mode l No. Description

T-Link Unit

*1

GP450-ZB21

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o a Fuji
Electric Co. T-Link Networ k .

De vice Net Unit

*1

GP070-DN41

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o a
Dev iceNet Net work . CE/UL

Profibus-DP Unit

*1

GP070-PF11

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o a
Prof ibus - DP Network. CE

INTERBUS Unit

*1

GP070-IB41

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o an
INTERBUS Network. CE/UL

CC-Link Unit

*1

GP070-CL11

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o a CC­Link unit .

MELSECNET/10 Unit

*1

GP070-MNL11
GP070-MNB11

Int erf ace unit t o connect t he GP t o a
MELSECNET/10 unit.

GP Ethernet I/F Unit

*1

GP070-ET41

I/ F unit used to connect t he GP t o an
Ethernet network.

Multi Unit S

*1

GP077-MLTS11

Provides GP-2501/ 2601Series units with
a Sound output int erface.

Multi Unit E

*1

GP077-MLTE41

Provides GP-2501/ 2601Series units with
a Sound ouput and an Et her net int erface.

Product Na m e Model No. Description

CF Cards

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

CF Card Ad apt o r

GP077-CFAD10 CF Card Adap t er for the P CMCI A Slot .

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

 Maintenance Items

They are available separately as optional maintenance items.





 Screen Protection

Product Na m e Model No. De scription

PSL-DF00
(GP-2501/2601 Series )
PS400-DF00
(GP-2401 S e ries )

Screw Lock Terminal
Block

GPM-AXCN01

Connecting to AUX I/O, the terminal can
be used f or ex ternal res et, alar m outp ut
and buzz er out p ut .

Screen Protection Sheet

Disposable, dirt-resistant sheet for the
GP's s creen. The GP's t ouch panel can
be operat ed w it h this cov er sh eet
attached. (5 sheets/set)

*1 The corresponding backlight unit differs depending on GP2601-TC11

unit's marked Revision.

For more information on how to determine the revision

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

Product Na m e Model No. Corresponding GP Rev. Description

PS400-BU00-MS GP2401-TC41-24V ­PS501S-BU00 GP2501-SC11 ­PS500S-BU00 GP2501-SC41-24V -

GP577RT-BL00-MS

GP2501-TC11
GP2501-TC41-24V

-

GP2601-TC11

Rev.4 is
marked.*1

GP2601-TC41-24V -

PS600-BU00 GP2601-TC11

Rev.4 is not
marked.*1

Installation
Fastener

GP070-AT01

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

-

Facteners to attach the GP to a
panel.
(4 fasteners/set)

Installation
Gasket

PS400-WP00-MS GP-2401 Series -

GP570-WP10-MS

GP-2501 Series
GP-2601 Series

-

Connector
Cover

PS-BH00

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

-

Attaches to GP rear face
connect ors.

Screw Lock
Term i na l Block

GPM-AXCN01

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

-

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

Backlight

Replacement Backlight

CA3-BLU12-01

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

Memo

GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual 2-1

2.1.1 Electrical

2.1 General Specifications

Chapter

2 Specifications

4. Part Names and Functions

5. Dimensions

1. General Specifications

2. Functional Specifications

3. Interface Specifications





 GP2401-TC41-24V/GP2501-TC41-24V/GP2501-SC41-24V/

GP2501-LG41-24V/GP2601-TC41-24V





 GP2501-TC11/GP2501-SC11/GP2601-TC11

*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).

Ra ted V o lta g e

AC100V

AC100V to AC240V

*1

Rated Vol ta ge Range

AC85V to AC132V

AC85V to AC265V

*1

Pow er Consum ption

50VA or less

50V A or less (A CI N100V)

*1

85V A or less (A CI N240V)

*1

Allowable Voltage Drop

Volta ge Endurance

In sula tion Re si stanc e

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

20ms or less

GP2401-TC41-24V

GP2501-TC41-24V

GP2501-SC41-24V

GP2501-LG41-24V
GP2601-TC41-24V

Ra ted V o lta g e

Rated Vol ta ge Range

Pow er Consum ption

28W or les s 50W or les s

Allowable Voltage Drop

In-rush Current

Voltage Endurance

In sula tion Re si stanc e

A C 1000V 20mA for 1 minute

(between charging and FG terminals)

10MΩ or higher at DC500V

(between charging and FG terminals)

DC24V

DC19.2V to DC28.8V

10ms or less

30A or less

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2.1.2 Environmental

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

temperature becomes or exceeds 40

o

C for an extended period of time, the screen

contrast level may decrease from its original level of brightness.

GP2401-TC41-24V

GP2501-TC41-24V
GP2501-SC41-24V
GP2501-LG41-24V

GP2601-TC41-24V

GP2501-TC11

GP2501-SC11

GP2601-TC11

Ambient Operating

Temperature

(Cabinet Interior)

(Panel Face)

Storage Temperature

Opera ting Humidi ty

Storage Humidity

Atmosheric Endurance

(G P Operation Altitude)

Air Purity (Dust)

Pollution De gre e

Corr osive Gasses

Noise Immunity

(via noise simulator)

Noise Volt age:

1000Vp-p

Pulse Duration:1µs

Rise Time:1ns

Noise Volt age: 150 0Vp-p

Pulse Duration: 1µs

Rise Time: 1ns

Electrostatic Discharge

Immunity

Pollut ion Degree 2

6kV (complies with I EC 61 000-4 -2 Level 3)

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

2

W hen vibration is c on t i nuous

10Hz to 57Hz 0. 035mm, 57Hz to 150Hz 4. 9m/s

2

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

Vibra tion Resistance

0oC to +50oC

*1

-20oC to +60oC

10%RH to 90%RH

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

o

C or less)

800hPa t o 1114hP a ( 200 0 meter s or lower )

0.1mg/m

3

or less (non-conductive levels)

Free of corrosiv e gasses

IEC61131-2(JIS B 3501 ) c o m pl i ant

W hen vibration is NOT continuous

10%RH to 90%RH

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

o

C or less)

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Chapter 2 - Specifications

*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.

2.1.3 Structural

3.

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

Grounding

Ratings

*1

(For front panel of

installed unit)

Weight

1.7 k g (5.5lb) or les s

Cooling Method

External

Dimensions

W215mm [8.46in]

x H170mm [6.69in]

x D60mm [ 2. 36in]

W317mm [12.48in]
x H243mm [9.57in]

x D58mm [ 2. 28in]

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. 7 lb) or les s

Natural air circulation

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2.2 Functional Specifications

2.2.1 Display

GP-2401 Series GP-2501 Series G P -2601 Seri es

GP-2501L
Monochrome LCD

GP-2501S
STN t ype color LCD

GP-2501T
TFT type color LCD
GP-2501L
Black and Wh it e,
2 lev els of gr ay/

8 lev els of gr ay*

2

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

256 / No blink

*1

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

Resolution

800 x 600pixels

W149.8mm [5.90in.] x

H112.3mm [4.42in.]

W211.2mm [8.34in.] x

H158.4mm [6.24in.]

W246mm [9.69in.] x

H184.5mm [7.26in.]

8x8 dot s 100 Char. x 75 r ows
8x16 dot s 100 Char. x 37 rows
16x16 dots 50 Char. x 37 r ows
32x32 dots 25 Char. x 18 r ows

Backlight

8 lev els of adjust ment

av ailable via touch panel.

(GP-2501L/S Only)

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

o

C and 24hr. oper at ion)

Brightness Control

4 lev els of adjustment available via touch panel.

Character Sizes

*3

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

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

Font Size s

Hight can be expanded 1 t o 8 times.

Width can be expanded 1/2

*4

, 1 to 8 times.

640 x 480pixels

Type

TFT type color LCD

Contrast

Adjus tment

TFT type color LCD

Colors

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

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

Effective Display

Area

Language Fonts

A S C I I : (Code page 850) Alphanumeric (incl. Eur. character s)

Chinese: (GB2312-80 codes) simplified Chinese fonts

Japanese: ANK 158, Kanji : 6962 (J I S S tandards 1 & 2)

Korean: ( KS C5601 - 1992 codes) Hangul fonts

Taiwanese: (B ig 5 codes) tr adit ional Chinese font s

Text

80 Char. x 60 r ows

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Chapter 2 - Specifications

*1 A Lithium battery's lifetime is:

10 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 40

o

C or less.

4.1 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 50

o

C or less.

1.5 years when the battery's ambient temperature is 60

o

C or less.

When used for backup:

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

2.2.2 Memory

*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)

GP-2601 Series

Application

4MB FLASH EPROM

[Approx. 1280 s creens

at 3. 2KB /screen]

Da ta Ba c ku p

2MB FLASH EPROM

[Approx. 640 s creens at 3.2KB/ s creen]

128KB S RAM [ uses a lit hium battery]

*1

GP-2401/GP-2501 Series

2.2.3 Touch Panel • Clock

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

GP-2601 Series

Touch P ane l

Resolu ti o n

40 x 30 k eys

/screen

1 or 2 point push-

selectable

Clock Accuracy

32 x 24 k eys/screen

1 or 2 point push - s electable

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

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2.2.4 Interfaces

*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.

Serial Interface

Asynchronous Transmission : RS -232C/R-S422, Data Length: 7 or 8 bit s ,
Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity: None, Odd or Ev en, Data Transmission Speed:
2,400bps t o 115. 2k bps

Tool Connector

Asynchronous TTL lev el nonprocedural command I/F
<During s creen f ile development>
Used f or transferring data to and from the GP ap plication s of tware and the
GP. Us ed f or da t a transfer wit h the 2-Por t feature.
<During Oper at ion>
Used f or a variet y of dev ices, including a bar-code reader.

CF Card Interface

1 slot

Printer Interface

Compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C),
HP Laser Jet PCL 4 command, EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), EPSON

St ylus ( 4- color ink) compatible print er s

*1

AUX Input/Output

*2

Remote Reset Input : 1 point
Input Volt age : 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 : Photocoupler I s olation
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
Wir e Gauge: AWG28 t o AWG16

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2.3 Interface Specifications

2.3.1 Serial Interfaces

Recommended Connector: Dsub25pin plug XM2A-2501<made by OMRON>
Recommended Cover: Dsub25pin cover XM2S-2511<made by OMRON>
Jack Screws: XM2Z-0071<made by OMRON>

Pin A ss ignm e nt s Pin # Signal Nam e Condition

1 FG Frame ground
2 SD S end dat a ( RS -23 2C)
3 RD Receive data (RS- 232C)

SIO 4 RS Request se nd (R S - 232C)

5 CS Clear send (RS - 232C)
6 DR Data Set Ready (RS- 232C)
7 SG Sig na l gr oun d
8 CD Carrier detect (RS -232C)

9 TRMX Termination ( RS - 422)
10 RDA Receive da t a A (RS-422)
11 SDA Send data A (RS-422)
12 NC No connection (Reserved)
13 NC No connection (Reserved)
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 s end B (RS - 422)
19 ERB Enable receiv e B (R S- 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 (Reserved)
24 NC No connection (Reserved)
25 NC No connection (Reserved)

1

13

25

14

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

(D-Sub 25pin female)

• 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 cr eation software)

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Pin A ss ignm e nt s Pin # Signal N a m e Condition

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

9 PSTB

St ro be S ignal ( Out put)

*1

10 BU S Y Busy Signal (Input)
11 PDB7 Data Signal
12 PDB6 Data Signal
13 GND Ground

14

ERROR Printer Error (Input)

*1

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

Paper Runout

*1

19 INIT Initializ ation Signal (Output)
20 GND Ground

2.3.2 Printer Interface

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

1

10

20

11

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

ΩΩ

ΩΩ

Ω is added between RDA and RDB.

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

<With RS-232C>

• Do not use the following pins: 9 (TRMX), 10 (RDA), 11 (SDA), 15 (SDB), 16

(RDB), 18 (CSB), 19 (ERB), 21 (CSA), 22 (ERA).

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

connected to.

• This unit’s serial port is not isolated, therefore, it is important that

you connect the SG (Signal Ground) terminals. If this is not done,
the RS422 circuit may be damaged.

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

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

*1 Not available with GP software.

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

2.3.3 AUX Input/Output I/F

Pin A ss ingm e nt s Pin # Signal Nam e Condition

1 AUXCOM Ext ernal Res et Common
2 AUXRESET External Reset Input
3 RUN ONLINE Operation
4 ALARM Syst em A larm Output
5 OUTCP DC24V
6 BUZZ Exter nal Buzzer Output
7 RESERVE Reserv ed
8 OUTCN 0V

9 RESERVE Reserv ed
10 RESERVE Reserv ed
11 RESERVE Reserv ed
12 RESERVE Reserv ed

1

12

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 Input Circuit

560Ω

Internal Circuit

Input Section

5.4kΩ

DC24V

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 V oltage max. DC 3V

T ermination T ype Photo-Coupler Isolation

AUXCOM

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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Load Voltage: V

22.8

20.0

403020100

50

Load Current: mA

23

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 OutputCircuit

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

Internal Circuit

OUTCP

DOUT*

470PF

22

Load

Output Section

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

OUTCN

DC24V

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

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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

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

C:Status LED

This LED reflects the GP's condition.

Color In dica te s

OFF

No power input

Green

Normal operation

Orange

Backlight is burned out
or GP malfunction

*1

2.4 Part Names and Functions

A,B

C

Front

E

DF G

E

D L J M KFG

H

Rear

(GP-2501/2601 Series)

Rear

(GP-2401 Series)

*1 Please see "8.3 Replacing the Backlight"

for the details.

D:Power Input T erminal 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
accesses the CF Card.

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H:CF Card Slot

Insert a CF Card in this slot.

I : Dip Switches

Bottom

HJ

KML

I

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 (T OOL)

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

Dip S witch Function ON OFF Note

1

Thi s Dip switch
setting controls
the startup from a
CF Card.

Startup from
CF Card is
enabled.

Startup from
CF Card is
disabled.

CF Card with
star tup data
required.

2 Reserved
3 Reserved

4

This set ting
controls the forced
clos ing of the CF
Card cover.

Forced close
enabled.

Forc ed c lose
disabled.

Used when CF
Card cover is
damaged.

Keep these
swi tches OFF

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Unit: mm [in.]

2.5 Dimensions

2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions

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

Top

Front

Side

204 [8.03]

60 [2.36]

159 [6.26]

8 [0.31]

170 [6.69]

215 [8.46]

60 [2.36]

8 [0.31]

Side

85.5 [3.37]

171 [6.73]

Top

Front

135 [5.31]

67.5 [2.66]

181 [7.13]

215 [8.46]

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2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions

Unit: mm [in.]

Top

Front Side

301 [11.85]

58 [2.28]

227 [8.94]

8 [0.31]

243 [9.57]

317 [12.48]

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

Top

Front Side

270 [10.63]

58 [2.28]

8 [0.31]

249 [9.80]

317 [12.48]

239 [9.41]

135 [5.31]

1 19.5 [4.70]

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Unit: mm [in.]

2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions

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

Top

Front Side

58 [2.28]

227 [8.94]

8 [0.31]

243 [9.57]

317 [12.48]

301 [11.85]

Top

Front

Side

58 [2.28]

239 [9.41]

8 [0.31]

249 [9.80]

317 [12.48]

270 [10.63]

135 [5.31]

1 19.5 [4.70]

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2.5.5 Installation Fasteners

Unit: mm [in.]

16[0.63]

31[1.22]

19.5[0.77]

10[0.39]

11[0.43]

2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions

M5

Unit: mm [in.]

4-R3[0.12] or less

4-R3[0.12] or less

204.5

+1
0

159.5

+1

0

[6.28 ]

+0.04

0

[8.05 ]

+0.04
0

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Unit: mm [in.]





 GP-2501/2601 Series

[8.96 ]227.5

+1

0

+0.04

0

301.5

+1
0

[11.87 ]

+0.04
0

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Chapter

3 Installation and W iring

1. Installation

2. Wiring Precautions

3. Tool Connector

3.1 Installation

3.1.1 Installation Procedures

4. CF Card Insertion and Removal

Follow the steps given below when installing the GP .

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.

For details about installing the gasket, refer to

8.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement

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 Check the Installation Gasket’s Seating

Installation
Gasket

Rear
face

• 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.

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 Creating a Panel Cut

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

2.5.4 GP Panel Cut Dimensions

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.

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.

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

Panel Cut

Area

Panel

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• Be sure that the ambient operation temperature and the ambient hu­midity are within their designated ranges. (When installing the 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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2) Insert the installation fasteners

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

(total: 4 slots)

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 Installing the GP

1) Insert the GP into the panel cut

out, as shown here.

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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)).

3) Insert each of the fasteners shown

below . Be sure to pull the fastener
back until it is flush with the rear
of the attachment hole.

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

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

3.2 Wiring Precautions

3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord

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

type 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.

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, GP2501-TC41-24V, GP2501-SC41­24V, GP2501-LG41-24V, and GP2601-TC41-24V 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.

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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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 Connecting the Power Supply Terminals

L

AC Input Live Line

N

AC Input Neutral Line

FG

Grounding Terminal connected to
the GP chassis.

+

Posit ive electrode

-

Negative electrode

FG

Grounding Ter minal connect ed to
the GP chassis.





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

Power
Terminal
Block

LNFG





GP2401-TC41-24V/GP2501-TC41-24V/GP2501-SC41-24V/GP2501-

LG41-24V/GP2601-TC41-24V

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3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply

GP unit

T wisted Lines

Input/ Out­put Power

power
input/output

main circuit

Motor

input/out­put unit

GP unit

noise
reducing
transformer

voltage
transformer

Operation

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.

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

T wisted Lines

Main
Power

GP

power

GP unit

GP unit

Main
Power

GP

power

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

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

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

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

GP unit

lightening
surge
absorber

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3.2.3 Grounding

(a) Exclusive Grounding (BEST)

*1

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

(b) Common Grounding (OK)

*1

• Check that the grounding re­sistance is less than 100

ΩΩ

ΩΩ

Ω

.

• 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.

(c) Common Grounding (Not OK)

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.

3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement

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.

*1 Use a grounding resistance of less than 100

Ω

and a 2mm2 or greater thickness

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

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

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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 .

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.

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.

T ool Connector

Bottom Face

GP-2501/2601 Series

Rear Face

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3.4 CF Card Installation and Removal

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

connector’s position. If the CF Card is not correctly
positioned when it is inserted into the Mulit Unit, the CF
Card’s internal data and the 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:

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

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

3) Close the cover. (As shown.)

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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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 Inserting the CF Card

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.

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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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 .

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

(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.)

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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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).

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

4.1 Serial Data Transfer

Chapter

4 Data Transfer

1. Serial Data Transfer

2. Ethernet Data Transfer

3. CF Memory Loader T ool

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

GP PC

Connected to
the PC’s serial
port

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

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1* Here, the term “Set up” refers to the process of sending GP screen, system

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

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

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 .

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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 After Completing Data Transfer using GP setup

*1

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

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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.

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.

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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.

4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer

Y ou can now transfer data from your PC’ s screen editor software.

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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.

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

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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 can­not 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.

*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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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.

4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool

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

Y ou 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.

• 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

Dip Switches

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

GP-2401 Series

CF Card Slot

close-up diagram

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CF Card Slot

close-up diagram

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4.3.1 Data Upload and Download

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 UPLOAD (From GP to CF Card)

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
“Transfer” screen, and then touch the “ST AR T” 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.

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

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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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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.

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.

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.

5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord

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

Transfer, or the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included in the scr een
creation softwar e)

5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode

Chapter

5 OFFLINE Mode

1. Entering OFFLINE Mode

2. OFFLINE Mode Main Menu

3. INITIALIZA TION

4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS

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

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

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cluded with the screen creation software), Appendix 3 - Device Monitor

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

5.1.2 From the Menu Bar

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

UP TOUCH PANEL; FORCED RESET”

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

SETUP" and Chapter 5.3, "INITIALIZATION”

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Select the desired menu item by touching the corresponding screen item bar.
Each Main Menu item is used as follows.

INITIALIZE

The setup items contained in this menu are used to control the 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 creation softwar e)
For more information about SELF-DIAGNOSIS and RUN, r efer to Chapter 7.

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.

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

 Selecting Setup Conditions

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

5.3 INITIALIZATION

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 Selecting A Menu

Touch the menu number 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.

Touch the menu to select it.

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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 .





 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.

• 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.

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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.

[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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 Selecting a Sub-Display

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

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 Return To Main Menu

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

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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.

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

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 When an Error Message displays

Memo

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

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

6.1 Initialization Screen

Chapter

6 Initializing the GP

1. Initialization Screen

2. Initialization Items

3. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

4. SET UP I/O

5. PLC SETUP

6. INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY

7. SET UP TIME

8. SET UP SCREEN

Occasionally, you may want to change your 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.

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.

For more information about GP System files

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3 PLC SETUP

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PLC SETUP

6.2 Initialization Items

*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.

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

"OFFLINE Mode"

4 INITIALIZE MEMORY

INITIALIZE MEMORY
INITIALIZE CF CARD
CSV DATA INDEX

5 SET UP TIME

6 SET UP SCREEN

2 SET UP I/O 1/3

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

1 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP

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

SET UP I/O 2/3

EXP.SERIAL SETUP
EXP. SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP

*1

SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION
DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS
FUNCTION SETUP

*2

SET UP I/O 3/3

COMMUNICATION POR T SETUP

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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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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.

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System Area Size

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.

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.

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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 ).

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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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

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

6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP

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

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

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 CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE

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

(I) Data Device Storage Order
(II) Internal Word Byte LH/HL Storage Order
(III) Internal Double-word Word LH/HL Storage Order

6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP

CHARACTER STRING DA TA MODE(1-8) List

(I) Data Device

Storage Order

(II) Internal Word,

Byte LH/HL
Storage Order

(III) Double-word

Internal Word LH/HL

Storage Order

Character String

Da t a Mode

LH order LH order 4

HL order 2

HL order LH order 5

HL order 1

LH order LH order 6

HL order 7

HL order LH order 8

HL order 3

St orage from Initi al

data

St orage from End

data

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I) Data Device Storage Order

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

   

• Storage from Start Data • Storage from End Data







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







D100
D101
D102
D103

D100
D101
D102
D103

II) Word Byte LH/HL Order

E.g. Characters A B C D



       

 

 

 

 

• 16 bit Device HL Order

D100
D101

D100
D101

• 32 bit Device LH Order

D100

• 32 bit Device HL Order

D100

• 16 bit Device LH Order

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Relationship between K-tag Write Character Value and PLC Device

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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.

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 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.





















 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

         

• 32 bit Device LH Order

III) Double-word Word LH/HL Order

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

    

D100
D101
D102
D103
D104

• 16 bit Device HL Order
D100

D101
D102
D103
D104

D100
D101
D102
D103
D104

D100
D101
D102
D103
D104

• 16 bit Device LH Order

• 32 bit Device HL Order

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This menu runs the settings related to 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.

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.

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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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.

6.4 SET UP I/O

6.4.1 SET UP SIO

*1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units have no expansion interface. These settings will be

disabled.

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

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

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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).

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<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.

6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER

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

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





 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, GP-

PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver.6.2 or later is required. For details,





EPSON PM Series / EPSON Stylus Series





 PRINT

T wo 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





 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.

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.

<GP2401/2501 Series> <GP2601 Series>

A

A

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

 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 (4­color) 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.





 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.

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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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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.

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

 To Display the Menu Bar

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

6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL

!!

!!

!

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

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

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

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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.

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.

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• 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).

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 .

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• 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.

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

System Data Area's "Status" bit 10

*1

will turn ON.

• 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.

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 .

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.

*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

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.

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".

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.

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

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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

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.

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

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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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").

• Monochrome LCD (GP-2501L)

<When using 8 levels of gray> <When using Black and White>

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)

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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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.

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

creation software.

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OPERATION SURROUNDINGS menu cannot be used.

UNIT NO.

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

SYSTEM AREA READING AREA SIZE (0-256)

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

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

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6.5 PLC SETUP

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

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

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

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.

6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1)

PLC Data Register

Bit 1Bit 16

Bit 16

002D (h)

00000000

1

0

11

0

1

00

Bit 1

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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

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.

• 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.

Bit 1Bit 16

00000000

0000

00000000

0000

1111

1111

Connection List
Validation List

002D (h)
002D (h)

Bit 1

Bit 16

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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.

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.)

6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1)

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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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Speed Difference between Display Priority and Operation Priority
When using the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation A3A PLC, with consecutive

addresses (80 words, not including the System Area), the difference in reading
speed is as shown in the following graphs.

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6.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY

6.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMORY

6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD

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

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.

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.

• 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.

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

Initialization cannot be canceled once the START switch is touched.

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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,

GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual.

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

Touch the [START] 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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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.

6.7 SET UP TIME