Prior to reading these manuals and setting up your device, be sure to read the
"Important: Prior to reading the Device/PLC Connection manual" information. Also,
be sure to download the "Preface for Trademark Rights, List of Units Supported, How
to Read Manuals and Documentation Conventions" PDF file. Furthermore, be sure
to keep all manual-related data in a safe, easy-to-find location.
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7.8Hitachi Industrial Equipment System
With Hitachi HIDIC-H Ethernet Protocol units, when the same
project file is used on multiple GP/GLC units, the system may malfunction. When using multiple GP/GLC units, create and maintain only one unique project file for each GP/GLC unit.
7.8.1System Structure for Ethernet Connection
This section explains the system structures for the Ethernet connection between
Hitachi Industrial Equipment System PLCs and GP units.
*1 Only the Multi Unit can be used.
*2 The 2-Way Driver (Pro-Server, GP-Web and others) cannot be used.
*3 When using optional Ethernet I/F unit, a bus conversion unit (PSL-CONV00)
is required.
* 4 Using the optional Ethernet I/F Unit allows you to set up separate Class and
Net No.s for 2-Way Driver applications (Pro-Server, GP-Web and others)
and the PLC. When doing this, data transfer with the PLC is performed through
the optional Ethernet I/F Unit.
For cable connections, refer to the user's manual for each optional unit.
For the GP2000 and GLC2000 series units, however, refer to the User
Manual for the main unit.
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Connection Structure
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<1 : n connection>
GP Series
Optional Units
•EGP070-ET41
•EGP377-MLTE11
•EGP377-MLTE41
•EGP077-MLTE41
<n : 1 connection>
UDPConnection: Up to 32 units
TCPConnection: Up to 3 units(GP2000/GLC2000 series)
Up to 2 units (GP77R series)
HIDIC H Series
10BASE-T Cable
HUB
Max. of 2 units (When using Web Controller or EH-150, max. is 4 units.)
GP Series GP Series HIDIC H Series
Optional Units
•EGP070-ET41
•EGP377-MLTE11
•EGP377-MLTE41
•EGP077-MLTE41
10BASE-T Cable
HUB
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<Multiple CPU Links>
PLCs on Ethernet Network:
UDP Connection: Up to 32 units
TCP Connection: Up to 3 units (GP2000/GLC2000 series)
Up to 2 units (GP77R series)
PLC using CPU Link: Up to 64 units
Optional Units
•EGP070-ET41
•EGP377-MLTE11
•EGP377-MLTE41
•EGP077-MLTE41
10BASE-T Cable
HUB
Ethernet Unit
HIDIC H Series
Ethernet Unit
HIDIC H Series
CPU Link Unit
CPU Link
CPU Link Unit
CPU Link Unit
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7.8.2Supported Devices
The following list shows the range of devices supported by the GP .
Data AreaM0000 ~ M3FFFWM0000 ~ WM3FFDM0000 ~ DM3FE
On Delay TimerTD0000 ~ TD1023
Single Shot TimerSS0000 ~ SS1023
Watchdog TimerWDT0000 ~ WDT1023
Monostable TimerM S0000 ~ MS1023
Accumulation TimerTMR0000 ~ TMR1023
Up CounterCU0000 ~ CU2047
Link CounterRC U0000 ~ RCU2047
Up/Down CounterCT0000 ~ CT2047
Timer/Counter
(elapsed value)
Word Internal OutputWR0000 ~ WRC3FFDR0000 ~ DRC3FE
Network Link Area
TC0000 ~ TC2047
WN0000 ~ WN7FFFDN0000 ~ DN7FFE
* 1 Write your data as follows.
E.g.External Input unit No. 1, Slot No. 2, Module Bit No. 34
X 0 1 2 3 4
L/H
Module Bit No. (00 to 95, decimal)
Slot No. (0 to A, hexadecimal)
Unit No. (0 to 5)
E.g.External Input unit No. 1, Slot No. 2, Module Word No. 3.
W X 0 12 3
Module W ord No. (0 to 7, decimal)
Slot No. (0 to A, hexadecimal)
Unit No. (0 to 5)
Depending on your CPU, the usable device type and range may differ.
Before using only a CPU, refer to your CPU User Manual.
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Web Controller
DeviceBit AddressWord AddressDouble Word AddressRemarks
External InputX000 to X005WX0DX0
External OutputY000 to Y005WY0DY10
*1
Internal OutputR000 to R7BF
Special Internal OutputR7C0 to R7FF
Internal OutputM0000 to M3FFFWM0000 to WM3FFDM000 to DM3FE
On Delay TimerTD000 t o TD255
Single Shot TimerSS000 to SS255
Up CounterCU000 to CU255
Up/Down Counter -
Up Input
Up/Down Counter -
Down Input
Word Internal OutputWR000 to WRFFFDR000 to DRFFE
Word Special Internal Output
CT000 to CT255
CT000 to CT255
WRF000 to WRF1FF DRF000 to DRF1FE
* 1 Data write is not possible.
* 2 The timer and counters used must be designated in the Ladder Program.
* 3 The PLC uses the device names CTU (Up Down Counter Up Input) and CTD
(Up Down Counter Down Input) to handle this data, while the GP/GLC use
the CT designation.
*2*3
*2*3
*2
L/H
*2
*2
When accessing CTU, be sure your Ladder Program uses CTU, and when
accessing CTD, be sure your Ladder Program uses CTD.
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HIDIC H Series Ethernet Protocol Limitations
When conecting your GP/GLC unit using the HIDIC H Ethernet Protocol to an
HIDIC H Series unit or a W eb Controller, the following limitations apply .
Device Address and Node Number Limitations
When a device address’s size is lar ger than 1024 (1K) or a different Node Number
set, the number of available device addresses will vary . The GP uses internal records
that are used to set the device addresses. These records are limited to 64. For
example, when the WR0 device address is set, a single record is used in the GP.
For detailed examples, refer to the following chart.
Ex1.) Number of records used when designating tag setting numbers.
Remaining
Setting
No.
103WR204957
Node
Number
11WR063Uses one record
21WR102462Uses one record
32WR061Uses one record
42W R102460Uses one record
51WM0 60
61WM102460
71W R204859Uses one record
82W R204858Uses one record
93W R204857Uses one record
Device
Address
Number of
records in GP-
PRO/PBIII
Note
Since the Node Number and address
range already exist as setti ng No.1, no
records will be used.
Since the Node Number and address
range already exist as setti ng No.2, no
records will be used.
Since the Node Number and address
range already exist as setti ng No.9, no
records will be used.
When the total number of Node Number and Device Addresses exceeds
1024, GP internal records are used. However, if the Node Number and
Device Address are the same type, no record will be used, even if the device
types are different.
Ex2.) When setting tags from WR0000 to WR4000 in W ord Internal Output, since
one record is used for every 1024 addresses, a total of 16 records will be
used.
16384(0x4000)/1024=16
Therefore, when setting the same number of tags for each node, settings for a
total of four nodes can be set.
64/16=4
When the number of records is over 65, the following error message will
appear on GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows.
“Address entry limit reached. No more can be entered.”
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PLC Device Block Write Restrictions
The GP unit processes data internally by separating data into blocks of 1024 words.
Therefore, when a Block Write is requested that uses 41 or more words and will
exceed the 1024 word limit, the following features cannot be used.
- PLC Device Write using D-Script's Memory Operation Feature
- Write from GP/GLC SRAM to PLC Device using Filing Feature
- Write to LS Area's Read Area
When using these settings, a Host Communication Error may occur.
If an error occurs, separate the data so that the number of words used by the Block
Write is 1024 or less.
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When setting up Parts or T ags from GP-PRO/PBIII for W indows
Before setting up Parts or T ags, Network Information settings must be entered.
Network Information Setting can be set from the [GP SYSTEM SETTING]>[MODE SETTING]->[Network Information] screen.
This manual, 7.7.3 Environment Setup
Specifying the PLC’s Node Address when setting parts or tags allows the specified
PLC’s Device to be read out.
The System Area
and Read Area are
assigned to the PLC
node designated
here.
Depending on if the CPU Link is used or not address
settings will differ.
However, when connecting to a Web Controller, the CPU
Link feature cannot be used.
<When CPU Link is NOT used>
Set the [Using CPU Link] check box to OFF .
1. WM0000
Device Address
Node No.(UDP Connection: 1 to 32, TCP Connection: 1 to 3)
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<When CPU Link is used>
Set the [Using CPU Link] check box to ON (checked mark). When using the CPU
Link, Loop No. and Unit No. are included in the address.
Ex.)Using Node Address is 1, Loop No. is 2 and Unit No. is 3
1. 2. 3. WM0000
Device Address
CPU Link Unit No. (0 to 63)
CPU Link Loop No. (1 to 2)
Node No. (1 to 32)
When setting up Parts or Tags using GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows, the
PLC’s Node Address can be designated when entering the address. When
the Node Address is not specified, the previously entered numbers will
remain.
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7.8.3Environment Setup
GP Settings
The following screens show the GP/GLC's communication settings, which are required for communication via an Ethernet Network:
Be sure the Destination Node No. entered are the same as the PLC’s
settings. However, the Destination Node No. settings cannot be
changed from the GP’s OFFLINE mode. Be sure to make these
settings from the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows [GP SYSTEM SETUP]
-> [MODE SETUP] setting area.
This manual, 7.7.3 Environment Setup GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows Settings
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SETUP ETHERNET INFORMA TION
Enter each item in the SET UP ETHERNET INFORMA TION screen.
<GP-477R/GP-577R/GP-2400/GP-2500/GP-2501/GP-2600/GLC2400/GLC2600 Series>
<GP-377R/GP-2300/GLC2300 Series>
• SRC IP ADDRESS (0 to 255)
Enter the IP address for the GP at your station. T o do this, separate the 32 bits
of the IP address into four segments of eight bits each, separate those segments
with a dot and then enter them as decimal numbers.
• SRC PORT NO. (1024 to 65535)
Enter your GP’ s Port No. from 1024 to 65535.
• DEST PORT NO. (1024 to 65535 )
Enter the PLC’ s IP Port No. from 1024 to 65535. Enter the same value as the
PLC’ s Logic Port No.. When connecting a single GP unit to multiple PLC units,
set all PLC units’ Port No. to the same value.
• PROTOCOL TYPE
Select UDP/IP or TCP/IP Communication. When the power is turned ON/
OFF asynchronously , Pro-face recommends UDP/IP Communication.
Do not specify duplicate IP addresses. Contact your network manager about
assigning IP addresses.
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• When using the built-in Ethernet port on a GP2000 Series unit,
be sure not to enter duplicate "SRC PORT No." values.
• Check the 2-Way driver's "SRC PORT No." Setting via the fol
lowing menu:
GP OFFLINE mode's Main menu [INITIALIZE] -> [SETUP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS] -> [EXTENDED SETTINGS] ->
[SETUP ETHERNET INFORMATION] screen.
• The default value is 8000. The 2-Way driver uses this port and
the following nine ports for a total of 10 (8000 ~ 8009).
• When “SRC IP ADDRESS” is [0.0.0.0], the IP ADDRESS set in 2Way Driver is enabled.
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• SEND WAIT TIME (0 to 255)
W ait time can be added when a command is transmitted from the GP. Use the
wait time if the traffic on the communications line is heavy . If no wait time is
required, enter “0.”
• TIMEOUT (0 to 65535)
Enter the desired timeout value. If no response is received from the other station
within the specified time, a timeout occurs. If “0” is specified, the default time is
5 seconds with UDP/IP communication.
• IP ROUTER ADDRESS
Enter the IP address of the router (only one). If no router is used, enter “0” in all
fields.
• SUBNET MASK
Enter the subnet mask settings. If no subnet mask is used, enter “0” in all fields.
• UDP RETRY COUNT (0 to 255)
Designates the number of times the GP re-sends a command when there is no
reply from the other port and a timeout occurs. When no reply is received after
the retry setting number is reached, an error message will appear on the GP
screen.
If GP memory is initialized in OFFLINE mode, random values may
be included. Download the GP System Setting data from GP-PRO/
PBIII for Windows.
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PLC Destination Node Number and IP Address are displayed here. Press
[NEXT] button to see the next page.
The DESTINA TION NODE INFORMATION cannot be set or changed
from OFFLINE mode. Set or change these values from GP-PRO/
PBIII for Windows [GP SYSTEM SETTINGS]-> [MODE SETTINGS] > [NETWORK INFORMATION SETTINGS].
This manual, 7.7.3 Environment Setup GP-PRO/PBIII
for Windows Settings
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GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows settings
The following items can be entered from GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows [GP SYSTEM
SETTINGS] -> [MODE SETTING] area.
MenuSub MenuItem
Communication Settings
Advanced Communication
Settings
Mode Settings
Network…D estination Node Information
Source IP Address
Source IP Port No.
Destination IP Address
Destination IP Port No.
Protocol Type
Send Wait Time
Time Out
IP Router Address
Subnet Mask
UDP Retry Count
S
stem Start Address
Read Area Size
COMMUNICA TION SETTINGS
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• Source IP Address (0 to 255)
Enter the IP address for the GP at your station. T o do this, separate the 32 bits
of the IP address into four segments of eight bits each, separate those segments
with a dot and then enter them as decimal numbers.
• Source IP Port No. (1024 to 65535)
Enter the GP’s Port No. from 1024 to 65535.
• Destination IP Address (0 to 255)
This setting cannot be used. Set the Destination IP Address from [Network
Information Setting] in [Mode Setting] tab.
• Destination IP Port No. (1024 to 65535)
Enter the PLC’s IP Port No. from 1024 to 65535. Enter the same value as the
PLC’s Logic Port No.. When connecting a single GP unit to multiple PLC units,
set all PLC units’ Port No. to the same value.
• Protocol Type
Select UDP/IP or TCP/IP Communication. When the power is turned ON/
OFF asynchronously , we recommend UDP/IP Communication.
•ADVANCED COMMUNICA TION SETUP
• Send Wait T ime (0 to 255)
W ait time can be added when a command is transmitted from the GP. Use the
wait time if the traffic on the communications line is heavy . If no wait time is
required, enter “0.”
• Time Out (0 to 65535)
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Enter the desired timeout value. If no response is received from the other station
within the specified time, a timeout occurs. If “0” is specified, the default time is
5 seconds with UDP/IP communication.
• IP Router Address
Enter the IP address of the router (only one). If no router is used, enter “0” in all
fields.
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• Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask settings. If no subnet mask is used, enter “0” in all fields.
• UDP Retry Count (0 to 255)
Designates the number of times the GP re-sends a command when there is no
reply from the other port and a timeout occurs. When no reply is received after
the retry setting number is reached, an error message will appear on the GP
screen.
MODE SETTINGS
• System Start Address
The System Start Address is assigned to the PLC node designated here.
For setting, refer to 8.7.2 Supported Devices
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• NETWORK INFORMATION SETTINGS
Click the [Network...] button from[GP System Setting]-[Mode Setting] tab,
and the Network Information window will appear .
Set and editDestination Node Information here.
New Destination Node Information is entered using the following window .
• Destination Node Information
Enter the destination PLC Node number. Click [New] or [Edit] button from
Network Information window or double click the row you want to edit to display the Destination Node Information window .
The Maximum number of Nodes is 32. When the setting Node number is over
32 units, an error “Setting Node number is over 32 units. Cannot set any more.”
appears. When entering the same Node number as the number you have already registered, the error message “The same Node number has already registered.” appears.
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The Destination Node IP Address needs to be set to the same address as the
target PLC or the junction (intermediate) PLC’ s IP address.
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*1 Contact your network administrator about what setting values to use.
*2 PLC unit’s default Port number is 9600. Be sure to use the same number as
the GP setting.
When using the GP2000 Series unit’s internal ethernet port, be sure the [Logic
Port No.] value is different fron the 2-Way Driver port number values. Check
the 2-Way driver's port number setting via the following menu:
From the GP OFFLINE mode's Main menu [INITIALIZE] -> [SETUP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS] -> [EXTENDED SETTINGS] -> [SETUP ETHERNET
INFORMATION].
The default value is 8000. The 2-Way driver uses this por t and the following
nine ports for a total of 10 (8000 ~ 8009).
• Be sure not to set a duplicate Node Address in the same Network
Address group.
W eb Controller
GP Settin
Source IP Address
Source Node
Address
Destination IP
Address
Destination IP Port
No.
Protocol typeTCP/IP, UDP
*1 Contact your network administrator about what setting values to use.
*2 The Port Number setting range is from 1024 to 65535.
*3 When using the GP2000 Series unit’s internal ethernet port, be sure the [Logic
Port Number] value is different fron the 2-Way Driver port number values.
Check the 2-Way driver's port number setting via the following menu:
sPLC Settings
GP IP Address
GP Port No.
Target PLC IP
Address
3004 to 3007
*1
1* *2 *3
*1
1* 2*
Auto IP Address
Task Code Port
Port No. (1 to 4)
Task Code Port
Protocol Type
Mode Switch0
PLC IP Address
3004 to 3007
TCP/IP, UDP
*1 *2
*1
From the GP OFFLINE mode's Main menu [INITIALIZE] -> [SETUP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS] -> [EXTENDED SETTINGS] -> [SETUP ETHERNET
INFORMATION].
The default value is 8000. The 2-Way driver uses this por t and the following
nine ports for a total of 10 (8000 ~ 8009).
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7.8.4Error Codes
For information about GP Ethernet Specific Error Codes,
refer to the “Protocol Stack Error Codes”.
The PLC error codes are displayed by the “ Host Communication Error (02:**)”,
and are indicated in the left lower corner of the GP screen. (** indicates the PLC
error codes)
HIDIC H Series
The PLC error codes are sent as separated 2 byte codes. The GP/GLC units use
a 1 byte code to display an error number .
16Designated Device does no exist .
17Designated device address is out of range.
80Unable to access the designated link unit's PLC.
For information about error codes, refer to Hitachi Industrial Equipment System User Manual for HIDIC H Series.
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7.9 Protocol Stack Error Codes
Protocol Stack Error Codes are displayed on the GP as follows.
Host communication error (02:FE:**)
** represents one of the following error codes, from 00 to F0.
Error CodeDes c riptionNote s
00
05Initialization has fa iled.
06Cancelling of communications has failed.
07
08Your station's port number is incorrect
09The destination stati on's port number is inc orrect.
0AThe IP address of the other station is incorrectl.
0B
0C
0DProtocol stack has refused connection establishment.
0E
0FThe connection has been shut down.
10All connections are busy. No connection is available.
13Your station was aborted by a different station.
30There was no re ply from the pro tocol stack.
32There was no re ply from the other station.
40No network infofmation exists for the designated node.
41I/O memory type of the random read-out response data is incorrect.
42Network information does not exist.
F0Undefined error.
There is a setup error related to the IP address of your station at
initiali z ation.
An attempt was made to establish a connection before
initialization was successfully completed.
The same port number is already being used by UD P for
establishing the connection.
The same port number is already being used by T CP for
establishing the connection.
Protocol stack has returned the unsuccessful establishment of
a connection.
Protocol Stack Error Codes
*1 *2
*1
*1
*1When using an OMRON Corporation CS1/CJ/CJ1M Series unit, the error code will
appear on the GP screen as shown below . Also, behind the Ethernet error code will
appear the designated Network and Node addresses.
Host Communication Error (02:FE:**:###:###)
*2When using a Hitachi Industrial Equipment Corporation’ s HIDIC H Series or a
Schneider Corporation MODBUS TCP unit, the error code will appear on the GP
screen as shown below . Also, behind the Ethernet error code will appear the
designated Node address.
Host Communication Error (02:FE:**:###:###)
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