Observe the following notices to ensure personal safety or to prevent accidents.
To ensure that you use this product correctly, read this User’s Manual thoroughly before use.
Make sure that you fully understand the product and information on safety.
This manual uses two safety flags to indicate different levels of danger.
WARNING
If critical situations that could lead to user’s death or serious injury is assumed by
mishandling of the product:
- Always take precautions to ensure the overall safety of your system, so that the whole
system remains safe in the event of failure of this product or other external factor.
- DO NOT USE THE PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY TO CONTROL SAFETY FEATURES OR
OTHER CRITICAL OPERATIONS OF EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEMS. A COMMUNICATION
ERROR (FOR ANY REASON) MIGHT PREVENT SUCH SAFETY FEATURES OR
CRITICAL OPERATIONS FROM FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.
- Do not use this product in areas with inflammable gas. It could lead to an explosion.
- Exposing this product to excessive heat or open flames could cause damage to the lithium
battery or other electronic parts.
- Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of fire.
CAUTION
If critical situations that could lead to user’s injury or only property damage is
assumed by mishandling of the product.
- To prevent excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation, use this product at the values
less than the maximum of the characteristics and performance that are assured in these
specifications.
- Do not dismantle or remodel the product. It could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke
generation.
- Do not touch the terminal while turning on electricity. It could lead to an electric shock.
- Use the external devices to function the emergency stop and interlock circuit.
- Connect the wires or connectors securely.
The loose connection could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
- Do not allow foreign matters such as liquid, flammable materials, metals to go into the inside
of the product. It could cause excessive exothermic heat or smoke generation.
- Do not undertake construction (such as connection and disconnection) while the power
supply is on. It could lead to an electric shock.
- The control force of the touch switches should be less than the specification of the product.
Failure to do so could lead to a damage to the product or a personal injury.
- These touch switches operate using analog resistance membrane. Do not press more than
one point on the screen at a time. Doing so might operate a switch located in the middle of
the points pressed if one exists, and could lead to a damage to the facility or an accident.
Copyright / Trademarks
- This manual and its contents are copyrighted.
- You may not copy this manual in whole or part, without written consent of Panasonic Electric
Works SUNX Co., Ltd.
- Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other
countries.
- Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. and Xerox Corp.
- SDHC logo and SD logo are trademarks.
- All other company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
- Direct sunlight, wind and rain. (This product is not designed for outdoor use.)
- Sudden temperature changes causing condensation.
- Inflammable or corrosive gas.
- Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or saline matter.
- Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as
ammonia or caustic soda.
- Direct vibration, shock or places always exposed to drop of water.
(This unit is warranted by IP65/IP67 (depending on models) for panel mounting, however, this applies
to initial values.)
- Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment,
radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching surges. (100 mm or
more)
The usage conditions for Tough series (GT32-E) are as follows.
- Ambient temperatures: -20 to +60 C (When horizontally installed, -20 to +55 C)
- The upper limit of the humidity at each temperature is as below.
(Below 40 C; 90%RH, 50 C; 55%RH, 60 C; 35%RH)
- If the product is exposed to heavy rain, condensation might be caused by sudden temperature
changes.
- Altitude of 2000 m or less
- For use in pollution Degree 2 environment
- Do not use it in the following environments.
- Direct sunlight for a long time
(Exposing the product to direct sunlight increases the surface temperature of the display higher than
ambient temperature, and causes deterioration of LDC panel.)
- Inflammable or corrosive gas.
- Excessive airborne dust, metal particles or saline matter.
- Benzine, paint thinner, alcohol or other organic solvents or strong alkaline solutions such as ammonia
or caustic soda.
- Direct vibration, shock or places always exposed to drop of water.
(This unit is warranted by IP67 for panel mounting, however, this applies to initial values.)
- Influence from power transmission lines, high voltage equipment, power cables, power equipment,
radio transmitters, or any other equipment that would generate high switching surges. (100 mm or
more)
Static electricity
- Do not touch connector pins directly to prevent static electricity from causing damage.
- Always rid yourself of any static electricity before handling this product.
- If excessive estatic electricity is applied to the panel surface, the LCD panel unit may be damaged.
- The unit has sufficient noise immunity against the noise generated on the power line. However, it is
recommended to take measures for reducing noise such as using an isolating transformer before
supplying the power. And it is recommended to take measures such as installing a ferrite core.
- Allocate an independent wiring for each power supplying line, PLC etc and operating device.
- If using a power supply withoug a protective circuit, power should be supplied through a protective
element such as fuse. Directly applying an abnormal voltage to the unit may cause the damage to the
internal circuit.
Touch switches
- Always operate the touch switch with fingers. As the touch switch may be damaged due to the
excessive load or shock (caused when being operated with any tools), the touch switch should be
operated within the specified control force. Also, if the touch swich is pressed like kneading, the
electrode may be worn out exceptionally, and cause the malfunction. Operate with a single touch of
the switch.
- The touch position may shift due to aging variation. If the touch position has shifted, please adjust it.
LCD panel
- Do not drop or have a strong impact on the programmable display unit as glass is used for the LCD
panel.
- The liquid in the LCD panel is a hazardous substance. If the LCD panel is broken, do not put the leaked
crystalline liquid into your mouth. Should it get into your mouth, immediately gargle, and consult a
doctor. If it adheres to your skin or clothes, wash it away with soap.
- There is a case that shadows appear in the place on the screen of the GT where no graphic or part is
arranged. (The shadows appear as the extension of the characters, graphics or parts actually being
displayed.) This is a phenomenon resulting from the basic characteristics of liquid crystal devices, and
called cross talk.
Battery
Do not leave the battery in the unit when it is not used. There is a possibility of leak if it is left being
discharged.
- The manuals to be used for GT series are common to all the models.
GT series User's Manual ARCT1F511E
- It is this manual. This manual describes the characteristics, specifications, installation and connections
of each GT models.
GT series Reference Manual ACGM0357V**EN
- This manual describes the screen creation of GT series and the settings of various functions.
General-purpose Serial Communication Manual ARCT1F356E
- It is required when communication is carried out with devices you developed such as a board and PC.
Connection with Other Companies' PLCs Manual ARCT1F449E
It is a manual describing the connection methods with PLCs manufactured by other companies. The
connection methods with Panasonic PLCs are described in this manual.
Installation Guide ARCT1F513E
It is a manual describing how to install GTWIN. It supplied with the GTWIN software product.
We recommend to keep GT-series products up to date for use as usable functions will increase
according to the upgrade.
The latest version of GT can be installed by the tool.
The upgrade of GTWIN is also necessary according to the upgrade of GT.
Version of GT01 and available functions
Function GT01 GTWIN
Parts
library
Other
functions
Note1) Only referring to PLC can be set.
Switch 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Message 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Data 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Clock 1.00 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Alarm
Keyboard 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Recipe
Flow display 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Sound Not available Not available
Password
Multi language exchange 1.20 or later 2.50 or later
Logging function Not available Not available
Display panel sideways setting 1.10 or later 2.40 or later
Copy
GT link Not available Not available
PLC multiple connection Not available Not available
History Not available Not available
List Not available Not available
Recipe 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
SD recipe Not available Not available
Password 1.00 or later 2.30 or later
Operation security Not available Not available
Cable between GTs 1.30 or later SD memory card Not available Not available
Switch 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Message 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Data 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Clock 1.00 or later 1.00 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Alarm
History 1.00 or later Not available 2.A0 or later
List 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Keyboard 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 1.00 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 1.00 or later
Other
functions
Recipe
Recipe 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
SD recipe 1.00 or later Not available 2.A0 or later
Flow display 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Sound Not availableNot available Not available
Password
Password 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Operation security 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Logging function 1.00 or later Not available 2.A0 or later
FP monitor function 1.30 or later 1.30 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Copy
Cable between GTs Not availableNot available Not available
SD memory card 1.00 or later Not available 2.A0 or later
GT link 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
PLC multiple connection 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.A0 or later
Switch 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Message 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Data 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Clock 1.00 or later
Note1)
2.B0 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Alarm
History Not available 2.B0 or later
List 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Keyboard 1.00 or later 1.00 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 1.00 or later
Other
functions
Recipe
Recipe 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
SD recipe Not available 2.B0 or later
Flow display 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Sound Not available Not available
Password
Password 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Operation security 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Logging function Not available Not available
FP monitor function 1.20 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Copy
Cable between GTs Not available Not available
SD memory card Not available Not available
GT link 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
PLC multiple connection 1.00 or later 2.B0 or later
Note1) Only referring to PLC can be set.
Note:
The buzzer function is not available for GT02L. All the functions related to the buzzer are unsupported.
Switch 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Message 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Data 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Clock 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Alarm
Keyboard 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Recipe
Flow display 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Sound Not available Not available
Password
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Logging function 1.40 or later 2.98 or later
FP monitor function 1.90 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 2.00 or later 2.C1 or later
Copy
GT link 1.10 or later 2.94 or later
PLC Multiple Connection 1.30 or later 2.97 or later
History 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
List 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Recipe 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
SD recipe 1.60 or later 2.A0 or later
Password 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Operation security 1.10 or later 2.94 or later
Cable between GTs Not available Not available
SD memory card 1.00 or later 2.90 or later
Switch 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Message 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Data 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Clock 1.00 or later
Note1)
2.60 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Alarm
History 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
List 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Keyboard 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Other
functions
Recipe
Recipe 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
SD recipe Not available Not available
Flow display 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Sound Not available Not available
Password
Password 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Operation security Not available Not available
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Logging function Not available Not available
Display panel sideways setting 1.00 or later 2.60 or later
Copy
Cable between GTs 1.20 or later -
SD memory card Not available Not available
GT link Not available Not available
PLC multiple connection Not available Not available
Switch 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Message 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Data 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Clock 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Alarm
Keyboard 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Recipe
Flow display 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Sound Not available Not available Not available
Password
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Logging function 1.10 or later Not available 2.98 or later
FP monitor function 1.60 or later 1.60 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Copy
GT link 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
PLC multiple connection 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
History 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
List 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Recipe 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
SD recipe 1.20 or later Not available 2.A0 or later
Password 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Operation security 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.97 or later
Cable between GTs Not available Not available Not available
SD memory card 1.00 or later Not available 2.97 or later
Switch 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Message 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Data 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Clock 1.00 or later
Note1)
2.70 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Alarm
History 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
List 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Keyboard 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Other
functions
Recipe
Recipe 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
SD recipe Not available Not available
Flow display 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Sound Not available Not available
Password
Password 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Operation security Not available Not available
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 2.70 or later
Logging function Not available Not available
Display panel sideways setting 1.10 or later 2.71 or later
Copy
Cable between GTs 1.10 or later -
SD memory card Not available Not available
GT link Not available Not available
PLC multiple connection Not available Not available
Switch 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Message 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Data 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Clock 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Alarm
Keyboard 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Recipe
Flow display 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Sound Not available1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Password
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Logging function 1.50 or later 1.50 or later 2.98 or later
FP monitor function 2.00 or later 2.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 2.10 or later 2.10 or later 2.C1 or later
Copy
GT link 1.20 or later 1.20 or later 2.94 or later
PLC multiple connection 1.40 or later 1.40 or later 2.97 or later
History 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
List 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Recipe 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
SD recipe 1.60 or later 1.60 or later 2.A0 or later
Password 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Operation security 1.20 or later 1.20 or later 2.94 or later
Cable between GTs Not availableNot available Not available
SD memory card 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.80 or later
Switch 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Lamp 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Message 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Data 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Bar graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Clock 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Line graph 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Alarm
Keyboard 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Custom 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Recipe
Flow display 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Write device 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Sound Not availableNot availableNot available
Password
Multi language exchange 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Logging function 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
FP monitor function 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Display panel sideways setting 1.10 or later 1.10 or later 2.C1 or later
Copy
GT link 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
PLC multiple connection 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
History 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
List 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
Recipe 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
SD recipe 1.00 or later 1.60 or later 2.C0 or later
Password 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
1.00 or later 1.00 or later 1.20 or later 2.C0 or later
Cable between GTs Not availableNot availableNot available
1.00 or later 1.00 or later 1.00 or later 2.C0 or later
As the GT series is a small and thin-shaped body, it can be installed in a small space. Also, as the
projecting part from a wall surface is 4 mm, it looks neat after installation.
The GT01, GT02, GT02L, GT11, GT12 and GT21 can be installed in vertical orientation.
Number of colors can be selected as usage.
Monochrome 8-gradation (GT12)/16-gradation (GT32M-E) display function is available.
The monochrome 8-gradation and 16-gradation displays can be selected as well as the existing
monochrome 2-gradation display, so that the screen can be displayed finely.
Easily shows a current state changing the backlight on the monochrome type.
For the monochrome type (3-color LED backlight type), changing in the backlight color makes it easy to
grasp a current state at a glance.
"Green, orange, red" type and "White, red, pink" type is available for the 3-color LED backlight type.
Analog touch panel provided
As an analog touch panel is provided, it allows maximum flexibility in the switch layout and size.
Screens can be created easily, using a special screen creation tool Terminal GTWIN.
Screen contents can be easily created using the dedicated Terminal GTWIN tool. Screens are put
together simply by selecting parts from libraries and positioning them in place.
Various parts for numerous applications are provided such as 256-color 3D parts.
Screen data of the other models can be used with the model conversion function.
Screen data can be converted from the low-resolution model to high-resolution model, e.g. from GT01 to
GT11, from GT21 to GT32.
The communication methods support RS232C/RS422 (RS485)
The communication methods to PLCs support RS232C/RS422(RS485). Also it can be connected to
PLCs manufactured by other companies.
Structure adapted to surrounding environments
IP65. It has a dust-proof, waterproof and drop-proof structure. (IP67 for GT02, GT12 and GT32-E)
High-intensity LED provided (LED backlight type)
As the high-intensity LED is provided, the screen is bright, and the backlight does not need to be
replaced.
Saving various data with a SD memory card (Model equipped with SD memory card slot)
Various data can be saved and read out with a SD memory card.
Power can be supplied to the 5 V DC type with only one communication cable.
The power is supplied from the TOOL port of a PLC, therefore, the wiring man-hours can be significantly
reduced.
Applicable models:
Panasonic FP series
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation FX
series
Three methods are available to switch the screen.
Switching by the instruction from PLC
The screens can be switched by writing to the “basic communication area” from the PLC ladder program.
Switching with the touch-screen operation
The screens can be switched on the GT by using the “function switching parts” provided in the parts
library of the GTWIN that has a function to switch the screens.
Switching automatically
The GT man unit has an “Auto-paging” function in the configuration setting that automatically switches
the screen to a specified screen number when a certain period of time has elapsed. This function can be
used to switch screens automatically.
A convenient “through” function makes it possible to transfer data from the GT and carry out PLC
debugging at the same time that communication is going on between the GT and the FP series PLC.
This significantly boosts efficiency in the workplace.
For TOOL port models
For USB port/Ethernet port models
New functions can be available by upgrading the GT.
The GT can be easily upgraded by donwloading the latest firmware from our website or using the GT
Ver_UP tool.
A password (max. 8 characters) is specified for trasferring the screen data to GT from GTWIN. This
function prevents the outflow of screen data if anyone except the administrator tries to read out the
screen data.
- Operation security function (GT02, GT02L, GT05, GT12, GT32, GT32-E)
This function is used to limit the contents of displays and operations by setting the security level of users
for each part.
The level of operators are managed with the security password.
GT link function (GT02, GT02L, GT05, GT12, GT32, GT32-E)
This function is used to connect multiple GT units (up to 32 units) to a single PLC (Panasonic FP series).
RS485 communication is used.
Note) Station numbers should be set to the connected GT units. The both settings for GT and PLC are
necessary.
This is a function that enables multiple Panasonic PLCs (FP series) (up to 31 units) to be connected with
one GT. Communication is performed via RS485.
Logging function (Model equipped with SD memory card slot)
It is a function to collect and log arbitrary device values into a PLC at a constant period or when
conditions are met.
Logged data is saved in a SD memory card inserted in this unit in CSV format.
This function is useful for obtaining the history of data.
FP monitor function (GT02, GT02L, GT05, GT12, GT32, GT32-E)
This function is used to monitor or change the settings and data of FP-series PLC on the GT screen.
Without creating screens in advance or connecting to a PC, the operational check of equipment in the
actual environment, the start-up of equipment and daily maintenance work can be performed efficiently.