(Always read these instructions before using this equipment.)
When using this product, please thoroughly read this manual as well as GX Developer Operating Manual.
Also, please exercise adequate safety precautions and handle the product correctly.
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• CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT •
(1) Mitsubishi programmable controller ("the PRODUCT") shall be used in conditions;
i) where any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT, if any, shall not lead to any major or
serious accident; and
ii) where the backup and fail-safe function are systematically or automatically provided outside of the
PRODUCT for the case of any problem, fault or failure occurring in the PRODUCT.
(2) The PRODUCT has been designed and manufactured for the purpose of being used in general
industries.
MITSUBISHI SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
PRODUCT LIABILITY) FOR ANY INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO
PROPERTY CAUSED BY the PRODUCT THAT ARE OPERATED OR USED IN APPLICATION NOT
INTENDED OR EXCLUDED BY INSTRUCTIONS, PRECAUTIONS, OR WARNING CONTAINED IN
MITSUBISHI'S USER, INSTRUCTION AND/OR SAFETY MANUALS, TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND
GUIDELINES FOR the PRODUCT.
("Prohibited Application")
Prohibited Applications include, but not limited to, the use of the PRODUCT in;
y Nuclear Power Plants and any other power plants operated by Power companies, and/or any other
cases in which the public could be affected if any problem or fault occurs in the PRODUCT.
y Railway companies or Public service purposes, and/or any other cases in which establishment of a
special quality assurance system is required by the Purchaser or End User.
y Aircraft or Aerospace, Medical applications, Train equipment, transport equipment such as Elevator
and Escalator, Incineration and Fuel devices, Vehicles, Manned transportation, Equipment for
Recreation and Amusement, and Safety devices, handling of Nuclear or Hazardous Materials or
Chemicals, Mining and Drilling, and/or other applications where there is a significant risk of injury to
the public or property.
Notwithstanding the above, restrictions Mitsubishi may in its sole discretion, authorize use of the
PRODUCT in one or more of the Prohibited Applications, provided that the usage of the PRODUCT is
limited only for the specific applications agreed to by Mitsubishi and provided further that no special
quality assurance or fail-safe, redundant or other safety features which exceed the general
specifications of the PRODUCTs are required. For details, please contact the Mitsubishi
representative in your region.
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REVISIONS
* The manual number is given on the bottom left of the back cover.
Print Date * Manual Number Revision
Apr., 1999 IB (NA)-0800004-A First edition.
Jun., 2001 IB (NA)-0800004-B CNVW corrected to be GX Converter
GPPW corrected to be GX Developer
Correction
Chapter 2, Chapter 3
Deletions
Appendix 5
Sep., 2001 IB (NA)-0800004-C
Correction
Chapter 3
Feb., 2003 IB (NA)-0800004-D
Correction
SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION, INTRODUCTION, CONTENTS,
About Manuals, Section 2.1, Chapter 3, Section 3.2
Nov., 2003 IB (NA)-0800004-E
Correction
Section 5.1, Section 6.3.2
Dec., 2005 IB (NA)-0800004-F
Correction
Section 2.1, Section 5.1
Jan., 2007 IB (NA)-0800004-G
Correction
Section 5.1, Section 6.1, Appendix 1
Feb., 2008 IB (NA)-0800004-H
Correction
About the generic terms and abbreviations used in this manual,
Section 2.1, Chapter 3, Section 4.1.1, Section 6.2.2
Nov., 2009 IB (NA)-0800004-I
Addition
CONDITIONS OF USE FOR THE PRODUCT
Correction
About Manuals, Product Components, Section 3.1.2
Deletions
SOFTWARE USER REGISTRATION
Sep., 2010 IB (NA)-0800004-J
Correction
About the generic terms and abbreviations used in this manual,
Section 2.1, Section 3.1.2, Section 3.2
SH-080122-L
This manual confers no industrial property rights or any rights of any other kind, nor does it confer any patent
licenses. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation cannot be held responsible for any problems involving industrial property
rights which may occur as a result of using the contents noted in this manual.
The following describes precautions when using GX Converter.
(1) First, please read the "Safety Precautions".
(2) About installation
The GX Converter start by add-in to GX Developer Version 3 (SW3D5C-GPPWE) or later. Therefore, please install the GX Converter on Personal computer that
have GX Developer Version 3 (SW3D5C-GPPW-E) or later preinstalled.
The GX Converter cannot be added in to GX Developer Version 2 (SW2D5CGPPW-E) or earlier.
(3) Multithreading communication
There are some cases where the screen will not be properly displayed while
using GX Converter due to the lack of system resources.
If this occurs, close GX Converter and then close GX Developer (Programs,
Comment, etc.) and other applications, then restart GX Developer and GX
Converter.
(4) About CPU types
Depending on type of CPU used for the GX Developer project, there are some
cases where Instruction or I/O (Device) cannot be correctly converted during data
conversion.
See " GX Developer Operating Manual" for details.
(5) About the file format when TEXT, CSV format files are being read by the GX
Developer
The file format is fixed when export List or Device comments to a TEXT, CSV
format file.
Therefore, create List or Device comments using commercial software using the
file formats specified above as much as possible.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Mitsubishi MELSOFT Series Integrated FA software.
Read this manual and make sure you understand the functions and performance of MELSOFT series
thoroughly in advance to ensure correct use.
About Manuals ...............................................................................................................................................A- 7
How to read this manual ................................................................................................................................A- 8
About the generic terms and abbreviations used in this manual..................................................................A- 9
1.1 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 1- 1
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS 2-1 to 2-2
The following manuals are also related to this product.
In necessary, order them by quoting the details in the tables below.
Related Manuals
Manual Name
GX Developer Version 8 Operating Manual
This manual contains information on creating programs, printing procedures, monitoring procedures,
debugging procedures, and other on-line functions using the GX Developer. (Sold separately)
Manual Number
(Model Code)
SH-080373E
(13JU41)
Note:The Operating Manuals are included on the CD-ROM of the software package in a PDF file format.
Manuals in printed form are sold separately for single purchase. Order a manual by quoting the manual
umber (model code) listed in the table above.
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How to read this manual
"How to read this manual" lists the sections in this manual by the objective while
using the GX Converter. Please read this manual using the contents below as a
reference.
(1) When you want to know the features of GX Converter (Section 1.1)
Section 1.1 describes the features of GX Converter.
(2) When you want to know the structure of GX Converter (Chapter 2)
Chapter 2 describes the operating environment and overall configuration of GX
Converter.
(3) When performing Installation and Uninstallation of GX Converter (Chapter 3)
Chapter 3 describes the operating procedures when performing Installation or
Uninstallation of GX Converter.
(4) W hen converting TEXT, CSV format data to GX Developer format data (Chapter 4)
Chapter 4 describes the operating procedures when converting TEXT, CSV
format data to GX Developer format data.
(5) W hen converting GX Developer format data to TEXT, CSV format data (Chapter 5)
Chapter 5 describes the operating procedures when converting GX Developer
format data to TEXT, CSV format data.
(6) When you want to know about file formats (Chapter 6)
Section 6.1 describes the TEXT, CSV format file.
Section 6.2 describes how to write the data when TEXT, CSV format data is
Import by the GX Developer.
Section 6.3 describes the data types used when export GX Developer format data
as TEXT, CSV format data.
(7) When you want to know about limitations and precautions for GX Converter
(Appendix 1)
Appendix 1 describes the limitations and precautions when performing
Installation, Uninstallation or various types of conversion.
(8) When you want to know about GX Converter conversion error messages
(Appendix 2)
Appendix 2 describes the error messages generated during data conversion.
(9) When you want to know about CADIF character-string data conversion (Appendix 3)
Appendix 3 describes the conversion of CADIF character-string data.
(10) When you want to know about the performance specifications for the GX
Converter (Appendix 4)
Appendix 4 describes the performance specifications for the GX Converter.
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About the generic terms and abbreviations used in this manual
This manual uses the following generic terms and abbreviations to describe the GX
Converter unless otherwise specified.
Generic term/abbreviation Description of generic term/abbreviation
GX Converter Abbreviation for GX Converter Version 1 (SW0D5C-CNVW-E)
GX Developer Generic term for GX Developer Version 3 (SW3D5C-GPPW-E) or later
GX Developer Version n
(SWnD5-GPPW-E) or earlier
GX Developer Version n
(SWnD5-GPPW-E) or later
CADIF character-string data Abbreviation for the character-string data converted by SW1IVD-CADIF
GX Simulator Generic term for GX Simulator Version 2 (SW2D5C-LLT-E) or later
WindowsR7
WindowsVistaR
WindowsRXP
When limited to earlier than the major version (n denotes the version number)
When limited to later than the major version (n denotes the version number)
Generic term for the following:
MicrosoftRWindowsR7 Starter Operating System,
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
R
WindowsR7 Home Premium Operating System,
R
WindowsR7 Professional Operating System,
R
WindowsR7 Ultimate Operating System,
R
WindowsR7 Enterprise Operating System
Generic term for the following:
MicrosoftRWindows VistaRHome Basic Operating System,
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft
R
Windows VistaRHome Premium Operating System,
R
Windows VistaRBusiness Operating System,
R
Windows VistaRUltimate Operating System,
R
Windows VistaREnterprise Operating System
Generic term for the following:
MicrosoftRWindowsRXP Professional Operating System,
Microsoft
R
WindowsRXP Home Edition Operating System
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Product Components
The components of this product are shown below.
Type Product Name Quantity
SW0D5C-CNVW-E
SW0D5C-CNVW-EA
1: The number of included license agreements is equivalent to the number of licenses.
GX Converter Version 1 (1-license product) (CD-ROM) 1
License agreement 1
End-user softwere license agreement 1
Method of installing the MELSOFT series 1
Software registration notice 1
GX Converter Version 1 (Multiple license product) (CD-ROM) 1
License agreement
End-user softwere license agreement 1
Method of installing the MELSOFT series 1
Software registration notice 1
NOTICES
• We do not guarantee the commercially-available WindowsR-based software
products that have been introduced in this manual.
• We hold the copyrights of this software package.
• No part of this manual may be transcribed or duplicated in any form without prior
permission by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation.
• We have attempted to cover all the revisions of software and hardware, but this
manual may not contain the latest revisions.
• The software of this product requires one license to be purchased per computer.
• We permit the user to use this software package (including this manual) based on
the Software License Agreement.
• We are not liable for consequences or influences due to this software package
(including this manual).
• The specifications of this software package and the descriptions in this manual
may be altered in future without prior notice.
n*
1
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1 OVERVIEW
1. OVERVIEW
MELSOFT
1.1 Features
This chapter explains the overview of GX Converter and this manual.
This manual describes the GX Converter, a product capable of converting TEXT, CSV
format data into List or Device comments so that the GX Developer can handle, and
converting List and Device comments into TEXT, CSV format data.
(1) Conversion can be processed as a GX Devel oper function.
Conversion can be performed without closing the GX Developer because it is an
add-on function for the GX Developer.
(2) Data can be converted by file.
Conversions can be performed between commercial software (TEXT, CSV
format data) and the GX Developer (List or Device comments) at the file level.
(There is no need for copying and pasting.)
(3) Sequence programs can be created using comm er cial softw are.
When a program created using the TEXT,CSV format is converted to a List via
GX Converter, it may be used as an actual sequence program.
(4) Data can be created in any file format.
When creating a List or Device Comments using the TEXT,CSV format, the file
format can be crea te d fr eely.
1
TEXT editor,
Spreadsheet software
TEXT File
GX Converter
CSV File
Comment
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GX Developer
List
1 OVERVIEW
MEMO
1
MELSOFT
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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
MELSOFT
2. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
This chapter explains the operating environment and overall configuration of the GX
Converter.
2.1 Operating Environment
Item Description
Installation (Add-in) destination
1
Computer main unit Personal computer on which WindowsRoperates.
Free
space
Disk drive CD-ROM disk drive
Display 800 600 dot or more resolution 4
Operating system 3
1: GX Converter cannot be installed into GX Developer (SW0D5C-GPPW-E, SW1D5C -GPPW-E, SW2D5C -GPPW-E).
GX Converter becomes unusable if the version (SW0D5C -GPPW-E, SW1D5C -GPPW-E, SW 2D5C -GPPW-E) of GX
Developer (SW2D5C-GPPW-E or earlier) is reinstalled in the environment where GX Converter has already been
installed into GX Developer (SW3D5C-GPPW-E or later).
2: Free space of at least twice the size of the TEXT, CSV format file that will be read is required in the
WindowsRtemporary drive.
3: For details on compatible operating systems, refer to the operating environment of GX Developer.
4: Resolution of 1024 × 768 dots or more is recommended for Windows VistaRor WindowsR7.
CPU
Required memory
For installation 25MB or more
For operation
(Virtual memory)
The operating environment of GX Converter is explained.
Add-in to GX Developer (SW3D5C-GPPW-E, SW 8D5C-GPPW-C or later).
Refer to the following table "Used operating system and performance required for
personal computer".
10MB or more
2
R
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindowsR98 Operating System
MicrosoftRWindowsRMillennium Edition Operating System
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindowsR2000 Professional Operating System
MicrosoftRWindowsRXP Professional Operating System
Microsoft
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindows VistaRHome Premium Operating System
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindows VistaRUltimate Operating System
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindowsR7 Starter Operating System
MicrosoftRWindowsR7 Home Premium Operating System
Microsoft
MicrosoftRWindowsR7 Ultimate Operating System
MicrosoftRWindowsR7 Enterprise Operating System
WindowsR95 Operating System
R
Windows NTRWorkstation Operating System Version 4.0
R
WindowsRXP Home Edition Operating System
R
Windows VistaRHome Basic Operating System
R
Windows VistaRBusiness Operating System
R
Windows VistaREnterprise Operating System
R
WindowsR7 Professional Operating System
2
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2 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND SPECIFICATIONS
2
WindowsR95 PentiumR133MHz or more 32MB or more
WindowsR98 PentiumR133MHz or more 32MB or more
WindowsRMe PentiumR150MHz or more 32MB or more
Windows NTRWorkstation 4.0 PentiumR133MHz or more 32MB or more
WindowsR2000 Professional PentiumR133MHz or more 64MB or more
WindowsRXP PentiumR300MHz or more 128MB or more
Windows VistaR PentiumR1GHz or more 1GB or more
WindowsR7 PentiumR1GHz or more 1GB or more
Operating system
Used operating system and performance required for personal computer
POINT
• When WindowsRXP, Windows VistaRor WindowsR7 is used, the following new
functions cannot be used.
If any of the following new functions is used, this product may not operate
normally.
Start of application in Windows
Fast user switching
Remote desktop
Big fonts (Details setting of Screen properties)
Additionally, 64-bit Windows
available.
• In Windows Vista
higher.
• When Windows
Windows XP Mode
R
and WindowsR7, log in as a user having User authority or
R
7 is used, the following new functions cannot be used.
Windows Touch
• To install GX Converter to a Windows
Developer Version 8.91V or later.
2.2 Overall Configuration
MELSOFT
Performance Required for Personal Computer
CPU Required memory
R
compatible mode
R
XP, Windows VistaRand WindowsR7 are not
R
7-based personal computer, use GX
This section explains the overall configuration of the GX Converter.
Peripheral device
A personal computer with
GX Developer preinstalled
GX Converter
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
MELSOFT
3. INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
This chapter explains how to install and uninstall the product.
3.1 Installation
3.1.1 Installing Procedure
Install GX Converter in the following procedure.
New installation
Install the product.
Register the name and company.
Register the product ID.
Boot the product.
Check whether the product has been
installed properly.
Refer to
Section 3.1.2 (1).
Refer to
Section 3.1.2 (3).
Install the product.
Register the name and company.
Register the product ID.
Register the product ID of the older
product.
Updating
Uninstall the older version.
Refer to the startup
manual of the older
version product.
Refer to
Section 3.1.2 (1).
3
Complete
Boot the product.
Check whether the product has been
installed properly.
Complete
Refer to
Section 3.1.2 (3).
POINT
If the DLL overwrite confirmation message appears during installation, choose
"Yes" to overwrite the DLLs.
If they are not overwritten, the product may not be run properly.
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
3.1.2 Installing Operation
MELSOFT
3
Before starting installation, confirm the following.
POINT
• Terminate all the other applications running under MicrosoftRWindowsROperating
System before installation.
• The installer may not work normally because the update program of operating
system or other companies’ software such as Windows Update and java update
may start automatically. Please install the driver after changing the setting of the
update program not to start automatically.
• When using Windows NT
Microsoft
Windows Vista
Administrator (for computer management).
R
WindowsR2000 Professional Operating System, WindowsRXP,
R
, WindowsR7, logon as a user who has the attributes of an
R
Workstation Operating System Version 4.0,
• Install GX Developer (SW3D5C-GPPW-E, SW8D5C-GPPW-C or later) first
before installing GX Converter.
• If the license key FD is valid, installing this product enables updating.
(The license volume of the older version decreases by 1 license.)
(1) Installing the product
(The screens of WindowsR98 are used in the explanation.)
1) Start Windows
disk has been inserted.
Double-click "Setup.exe".
On Windows
Double-click here
[Windows Explorer].
: When user account control is enabled, the following
screen appears.
Click "Allow" or the Yes button.
<Windows Vista
(To the next page)
R
Explorer and click the drive in which the
R
Explorer, choose [Start]-[Programs]-
R
> <WindowsR7>
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
(From the previous page)
2) If either of the left screens appears, perform operation in
accordance with the instructions given in (a) in "(2) When
message appears at start of installation".
After the operation is over, restart installation operation.
If the left screen appears, perform operation in accordance
with the instructions given in (b) in "(2) When message
appears a start of installation".
After the operation is over, restart installation operation.
3) Type the name and company, and click Next>
MELSOFT
.
As the confirmation dialog box appears, perform operation
in accordance with the message.
(To the next page)
4) Type the product ID and click Next>
The product ID is described on the "License agreement"
included in the product.
.
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
(From the previous page)
5) If either of the left screens appears, perform operation in
accordance with the instructions given in (a) in "(2) When
message appears at start of installation".
After the operation is over, restart installation operation.
6) When the product is to be updated, the screen shown on
the left appears. Type the product ID of the older product
and click Next>
The product ID is described on the "Software Registration
Card" or "License agreement" included in the older
product.
When newly installing the product, the left screen does not
appear.
MELSOFT
.
(To the next page)
7) Specify the installation Destination Folder.
If the installation Destination Folder is correct, click
Next>
.
If you change the destination folder, click Browse and
specify a new drive and folder.
: If the following screen appears, click "Install this driver
software anyway".
This screen may appear in several times.
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
(From the previous page)
The either of the following screens may appear behind the
Windows Security screen. Then, press the Alt
keys to bring it to the front.
Click OK
on the following screens.
MELSOFT
+ Tab
: For WindowsR XP, the following screen appears at
first installation.
Click Continue
We checked operations in Windows
.
R
never occur after installation.)
The following screen may appear behind another
screen. Then, press the Alt
to the front.
+ Tab keys to bring it
XP (Problems
8) This completes installation.
Click OK
.
(To the next page)
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
(From the previous page)
9) When the left screen appears, regardless of the installation
result, choose "This program installed correctly". Do not
choose "Reinstall using recommended settings", because
the installer installs an incorrect module.
If it is selected, reinstall the product following the instruction
described in the point on the next page.
10) Windows
R
must be rebooted if the screen shown on the
left appears.
MELSOFT
(Completion)
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3 INSTALLATION AND UNINSTALLATION
POINT
Note the following instructions when the installer is started from the hard disk drive
of the personal computer.
If the "Program Compatibility Assistant" screen appears after the installation, select
"This program installed correctly".
If "Reinstall using recommended settings" is selected by mistake, 'Windows XP
compatibility mode' is set automatically.
Disable the 'Windows XP compatibility mode' by following the procedure described
below, and perform the reinstallation.
1. Right-click on the setup.exe icon of the installation target in the Windows
explorer, and open the "setup Properties" screen.
2. Select the "Compatibility" tab and click the "Show settings for all users" button.
3. Uncheck the "Run this program in compatibility mode for:" check box of
compatibility mode in the "Compatibility for all users" tab and click the OK button.
4. Click the OK button on the "setup Properties" screen.
MELSOFT
Uncheck the check box.
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