Page 1 TOUCH TERMINALS GTWIN Reference Manual...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of contents GTWIN Reference Manual Table of contents Introducing GTWIN ............... 10 Overview of GTWIN ................. 11 Windows Vista® ..................12 Booting GTWIN ..................13 1.3.1 Read From GT ..................14 1.3.2 GT Memory Editor ..................15 1.3.2.1 Upload Alarm History Information ........... 15 1.3.2.2...
Page 5 Table of contents GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.8 Hold Device Value ..................38 1.6.9 Recipe ...................... 39 1.6.9.1 Recipe Control ................. 41 1.6.10 Alarm History Setting ................41 1.6.10.1 Alarm History Control ..............44 1.6.10.2 Save Alarm Data on SD Memory Card ........... 46 1.6.11 Line Graph ....................
Page 6 Device Monitor Screen ..............85 2.7.3.4 Password Management Screen ............90 2.7.3.5 Shared Memory Monitor Screen ............. 92 The GTWIN User Interface ........... 93 What You See on Your Monitor ............... 94 Menu Bar ....................95 Toolbar..................... 96 Graphic Bar ....................98 Size/Coordinate Bar ................
Page 7 Utility ....................... 116 4.1.9.1 PLC Model Convert ............... 117 4.1.9.2 GT Model Convert ................. 118 4.1.9.3 Convert Fixed (GTWIN) Font ............119 4.1.9.4 Change Device ................122 Edit Menu and Common Editing Functions ..........124 4.2.1 Multiple Copy ..................125 View Menu ....................
Page 8 GTWIN Reference Manual Table of contents 4.7.5 Write Device ................... 154 4.7.6 Sound ..................... 156 4.7.7 Operation Security Password ..............158 4.7.8 Multi-Language Exchange String List ............ 159 4.7.8.1 Setup with the String List .............. 160 4.7.8.2 Setup for Individual Parts .............. 163 4.7.8.3...
Page 9 Table of contents GTWIN Reference Manual 5.8.2 History of Alarms in Order of Frequency ..........205 5.8.3 List of Active Alarms ................206 Line Graph Parts ..................208 5.9.1 Configuration Parameters ..............208 5.9.1.1 "Display Data" Options on "Display" Tab ........209 5.9.1.2 "Line Settings"...
Page 10 GTWIN Reference Manual Table of contents Connecting the GT to a PLC ..........247 Panasonic FP-Series PLCs ..............248 PLC Multiple Connection ............... 250 Cautions Regarding Connecting the 5V DC Type ......... 252 Connecting the 5V Type to the TOOL Port of a Compact PLC ..... 253 Connecting 24V Types to the TOOL Port of a Compact PLC ....
Page 11: Introducing Gtwin
Chapter 1 Introducing GTWIN...
Page 12: Overview Of Gtwin
1.1 Overview of GTWIN 1.1 Overview of GTWIN GTWIN is a screen creation software designed for the GT series. Using GTWIN you can design screens and download them to a GT touch panel, upload data from a GT panel or print.
Page 13: Windows Vista
Under Windows Vista®, the "Program Files" folder is a system folder whose access is restricted. In versions prior to 2.91, GTWIN was installed in the "Program Files" folder by default. When you update older versions of GTWIN, the default folder destinations remain in "Program Files".
Page 14: Booting Gtwin
Choose a command button and click [OK]. To boot via the taskbar: Startup  Programs  Panasonic-ID SUNX Terminal  GTWIN. From the GTWIN subfolder, you can open several helpful PDF files or access a Tools subfolder, which contains: ...
Page 15: Read From Gt
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.3.1 Read From GT If you selected "Read From GT", the following dialog appears. You may have to enter a password. Select which data you wish to be transferred from GT to GTWIN as desired.
Page 16: Gt Memory Editor
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.3 Booting GTWIN 1.3.2 GT Memory Editor GT Memory Editor dialog The GT Memory Editor allows you to:  create CSV files for alarm history information stored in the GT  create CSV files for line graph information stored in the GT ...
Page 17: Upload Line Graph Information
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.3.2.2 Upload Line Graph Information When you select this option, the following dialog appears. Select the desired line graph sampling group number and click [GT->PC] to upload line graph information. Click [Save] to save the line graph information as a CSV file.
Page 18: Modem Connection
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.3 Booting GTWIN modify the communication parameters via [COM Settings]. Select [Start] to perform the upgrade. You may also upgrade the firmware automatically (see p. 113).  Do not turn off the power supply for the main unit while upgrading.
Page 19: Create New File
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.4 Create New File If you select "Create New File", the following dialog appears. GT Model Select the GT model from the list in the text box. PLC Model Select a PLC model from the list in the text box. Please note, some PLCs of other manufacturers may not work with all GT models.
Page 20: Gtwin Configuration
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.5 GTWIN Configuration 1.5 GTWIN Configuration Call up the GTWIN Configuration dialog via File  Configuration  GTWIN Configuration. GTWIN Configuration dialog If you click [Initialize] and then [OK], all settings except the drive settings will be reset to the default (factory) values.
Page 21 Tips Display Select whether to display tips and when to display them. When creating files, GTWIN recommends defining the basic communication area. When saving files, GTWIN explains how files are stored. Graphic Circle/Oval Select how circles and ovals (see p. 98) are drawn.
Page 22: Gt Configuration
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6 GT Configuration Enter the configuration settings before using the GT unit. Call up the GT Configuration dialog via File  Configuration  GT Configuration. Which tabs and what appears on them may differ depending on:...
Page 23 Depending on the GT model, either enter settings for the through function or the SD memory card. Hold Device Value (see p. 38) Specifies which PLC (Panasonic FP-Series PLCs only) and GT device values are held when power is turned off. Recipe (see p. 39)
Page 24: Basic Setup
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Description Alarm History (see p. 41) Enter settings for the alarm history. Line Graph (see p. 48) Enter settings for line graphs. Sound (see p. 51) Enter settings for sounds. Operation Security (see p. 52) Enter settings for operation security.
Page 25: Basic Communication Area To Plc
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description available for the following GT models: GT02, GT02L, GT03-E, GT05, GT12, GT32, GT32-E. 180 degrees rotation Rotates the display of all screens by 180° when the GT panel is placed upside down. Only available for the following GT models: GT03-E and GT32-E. This function is also available when the GT panel is installed in portrait orientation.
Page 26 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Basic Communication Area Map The following table provides a more detailed explanation for the bit areas for the various GT models. Item Explanation Buzzer Turns on the buzzer. Forced display flag 0: Screens can be changed at will.
Page 27: Communication Parameters
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Item Explanation Reverse display For monochrome types only. 1: reverse display activated. All parts displayed in reverse, i.e. the light areas become dark and the dark areas become light. 0: reverse display not activated. Backlight brightness 0000: no backlight brightness adjustment in Basic Communication Area.
Page 28 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Communication parameters Field Description COM Port Set the baud rate, data length, and parity bit. The stop bit is fixed at "1" by default. Communication Error Handling (not available for general purpose serial communication) To define how to handle a communication error, click [Setup] to call up the "Communication Error Handling"...
Page 29: Plc Multiple Connection
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.3 PLC Multiple Connection Which tabs and what appears on them may differ depending on which GT model you have selected. Activating "PLC Multiple Connection" will make the following fields appear:  Skip Communication Error Station (see p. 29) ...
Page 30: Skip Communication Error Station
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.3.1 Skip Communication Error Station If this function is not activated, communication within a chain of multiple PLCs collapses and a communication error occurs if a PLC becomes disconnected or its power fails. By activating this function, communication will bypass the defective PLC and continue with the other PLCs.
Page 31: Plc Unit No. And Comment
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.3.2 PLC Unit No. and Comment Press [Comment...] to set up multiple PLCs and assign meaningful names. Once you have defined multiple PLCs, you will have to select the desired PLC when making device settings.
Page 32: Auto-Paging
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.4 Auto-Paging Auto-paging tab with auto-paging configuration dialog Auto-Paging parameters Select the option button "On" and press [Setup] to configure auto-paging. Item Description Screen No. Specify which screen to jump from. Time (1-255) Specify how long to display the screen being jumped from.
Page 33: Setup 1
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Start-Up Screen tab With the settings displayed above, "Start-up Screen No." 2 is displayed for 10 seconds. Switches, lamps and other devices that require addresses and hence communication will not be displayed during this time.
Page 34 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Setup 1 parameters Field Description Clock GT Clock or PLC Clock: select which internal clock you wish to use as a reference value. (Some GT models do not have their own internal clock, but you can select the (Not available for option to Read from PLC.)
Page 35 Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description File Compression Select "On" to compress file size during transfer, which allows you to transfer more data, i.e. base screens and keyboard screens. Font for Data Parts Recent GT models support the display of Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana and Kanji (Chinese) characters), Chinese, and Korean for data parts (see p.
Page 36: Summer Time
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.6.1 Summer Time Certain GT models support summer time. You can select:  Inactive, i.e. standard time is used  DST, daylight saving time for the USA  CEST, Central European Summer Time for Europe ...
Page 37 Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Setup 2 parameters Field Description Through Function (if Specify to which units to send data when received from a higher-order PC or PLC. available) Setup 2 tab for GT32 Setup 2 parameters Field Description Countdown timer (see p.
Page 38: Countdown Timer
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.7.1 Countdown timer The countdown timer counts down from the start value in seconds until the elapsed value is 0. There are sixteen countdown timers (number 0 to F) available. Every countdown timer needs two devices: one for controlling the start and completion of the countdown (control device), one for storing the start and the elapsed value (counter device).
Page 39: Hold Device Value
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual  Once the countdown starts, GT counts the elapsed value internally. Even if the start value or elapsed value is changed during the countdown, the countdown will not start from the changed value.  The countdown will stop temporarily when you enter the tab "Setup 1" in the GT configuration dialog to set the clock or change the contrast/brightness during the countdown.
Page 40: Recipe
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.9 Recipe Which tabs and what appears on them may differ depending on which GT model you have selected. Use this tab to turn on the following functions and make settings for them. ...
Page 41 Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Timing of writing recipe data and completion of writing Writing recipe data to the PLC occurs in the following order: 1. The user or PLC sets the write recipe flag to ON (bit 0) and the recipe is written into the PLC.
Page 42: Recipe Control
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.9.1 Recipe Control When the GT terminal writes recipe data to a PLC or reads it from a PLC, the recipe control function stores the following information in the control device and the following 3 registers.
Page 43 Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual GT01 does not support alarm history. Alarm History tab Select no. 0 or no. 1 in the first column and double-click or select [Setting] to configure the alarm history function. Next, set "Monitoring" to "On" to display the parameters. Under "Name"...
Page 44 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Alarm History parameters Field Description Monitoring Set the start device (see notes below) and the number of alarms to be recorded. Select which alarm status should trigger the recording of the alarms. Record Number of Records: Set the number of records to be stored. The value you enter must be greater than the setting in "Number of Lines"...
Page 45: Alarm History Control
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.10.1 Alarm History Control When you have made settings for the alarm history or defined a group, the alarm history control function becomes available. Select "On" if you want to use it and then select a register as the control device.
Page 46 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration The table below explains the bit assignment of the control device. When a bit is set, the status is true, i.e. the function is executed. Memory clear When bit 9 is set to 1, the memory for group no. 1 is full. Clear it by setting bit 1 of byte n+1...
Page 47: Save Alarm Data On Sd Memory Card
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Save history in SD memory card Save the history of group no. 0 to the SD memory card by setting bit 4 of byte n (R204 if WR20 is the control device selected) to 1.
Page 48 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Details of the file name: The date and time are established the first time data is recorded. If data is saved on the SD memory card without clearing the data in the internal memory, the file name will be the same and the previous file will be overwritten.
Page 49: Line Graph
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.11 Line Graph GT Configuration  Line Graph allows you to define reference devices (i.e. addresses) which can be sampled in order to generate line graphs. Use a line graph part (see p. 208) to define how the line graph looks on the screen.
Page 50 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Field Description Name Enter the name for the selected graph. Sampling Specify the Start Device (i.e. address) for sampling. Data Format Specify the format of the data to be sampled. Number of Lines Specify the number of devices to be sampled, i.e. the number of addresses to be read, beginning with the address of the start device.
Page 51: Line Graph Control
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.11.1 Line Graph Control When you have defined one or more line graphs, the line graph control function becomes available. Select "On" if you want to use it and then select a register as the control device.
Page 52: Sound
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration Timing diagram for clearing the memory 1.6.12 Sound For example, if an alarm is issued, you may wish the GT to issue an alarm siren. A "Sound" tab is included for the GT configuration if your GT model has this capability.
Page 53: Operation Security
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6.13 Operation Security When activated, operation security allows you to assign passwords and various levels of security to GT parts. 16 security levels are available, i.e. levels 0 to 15. Level 0 requires no password. Access to any level grants the user access to that level and all levels below.
Page 54: Gt Link
Using the GT Link function (see "How GT Link Functions" on p. 55) allows you to connect up to 32 GT units to a single Panasonic FP series PLC if the GT unit supports this function. The more GT units you use, the slower communication becomes. Please consider this when designing time-critical applications! In general we recommend not using more than 4 GT units.
Page 55 Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Item Description Set GT station no. Set the GT station no. to which you wish to transfer the GT configuration. Be sure to assign the station no. 0 to one GT unit! Control device The address where information regarding GT link is stored (see "How GT Link Functions"...
Page 56: How Gt Link Functions
GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration 1.6.14.1 How GT Link Functions With GT link, communication is performed via RS485 by passing a token. The GT that received the token performs necessary communication with the PLC and transfers the token to the next GT in ascending order.
Page 57: Index Registration
Introducing GTWIN GTWIN Reference Manual Item Description Exclusive GT designation area The GT with the designated station number occupies communication with the PLC by turning on this bit. This is used to prioritize the operation or display of the GT with a specific station number.
Page 58 GTWIN Reference Manual 1.6 GT Configuration A data part's reference device is set to DT100 and index modification has been activated to reference index no. 0 = DT400.  When DT400 = 0, the data part will display the value of DT100 (DT100 + 0 = DT100).
Page 59: Gt Panel System Menu
Chapter 2 GT Panel System Menu...
Page 60: Gt Panel System Menu Overview
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.1 GT Panel System Menu Overview 2.1 GT Panel System Menu Overview By touching the GT panel screen in a certain pattern, you call up the system menu. This menu allows you to:  adjust the screen's brightness and contrast ...
Page 61 GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 1. For most GT models, press the upper left corner of the screen for at least 2 seconds (2s) 2. Press the upper right corner of the screen briefly 3. Press the lower right corner of the screen briefly...
Page 62: Port
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.2 Port 2.2 Port For COM port and TOOL port, the following terms need explanation:  GT Unit No.: Set the unit number for the GT unit when communication with an external device is carried out in general purpose serial or Modbus Slave (RTU) mode.
Page 63: Clear Memory
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.3 Clear Memory Clear SRAM Clearing the SRAM will initialize:  line graphs  PLC device hold data  alarm history  internal GT device data Clear FROM Clearing the FROM will initialize: ...
Page 64 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.3 Clear Memory  Do not turn off the power or disconnect the cable during transfer, or you may not be able to restart the GT units.  When a password is set in the source GT unit, the password is transferred to the target GT unit.
Page 65: Test Menu
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.4 Test Menu The test menu allows you perform self-diagnosis for selected, available functions. For example, you can check the status of the DIP switches without having to remove the panel.
Page 66: Dip Switch Settings To Prevent System Menu Display
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.5 DIP Switch Settings to Prevent System Menu Display 2.5 DIP Switch Settings to Prevent System Menu Display Set DIP switch 2 to ON to prevent the system menu from being displayed, e.g. to prevent unauthorized personnel from changing the GT configuration settings.
Page 67: Sd Memory Card Functions
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions You can use an SD memory card to do the following:  Copy GT screen data to/from the GT  Copy PLC program files from the PLC ...
Page 68 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions The following options are available: Option name Type of data affected Description [SD  GT] GT screen data Copies screen data from the SD memory card to the GT. Note: If the firmware version of the...
Page 69: Usable Sd Memory Cards
Screen transfer File structure on the SD memory card 2.6.1 Usable SD Memory Cards We recommend using SD memory cards from Panasonic only. There has been no operation check for SD memory cards from other manufacturers. Usable SD memory GT version (Ver.)
Page 70: Restrictions
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions  Make sure to check the logo of the SD memory card printed on the GT and the GT version so that you use the correct SD memory card.  Do not use a SD memory card with a memory capacity higher than indicated in the table.
Page 71 GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual Option name Type of data copied Restriction [SD GT] GT screen data When you select the copy command, the password entry screen is displayed. Enter the password set on the GT to copy the screen data (see p. 113).
Page 72: Copy Screen Data To The Sd Memory Card
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions 1. When you are using FPWIN Pro version 6.x, select the file type "Packed Project Export files (Unicode)(*.pce)". 2. Both files must have the same file name. PLC connection method In order to be able copy PLC program files to or from the SD memory card, the PLC must be...
Page 73 GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual If you wish to change the file name again, press [File name] and repeat the previous two steps. 4. Press [OK] If you have saved already a file with the file name you have just entered, the following screen appears.
Page 74: Copy Screen Data To The Gt
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions 2.6.4 Copy Screen Data to the GT To copy screen data from the SD memory card to the GT, proceed as follows: 1. Select [SD  GT] in the SD memory card menu When a password has been set on the GT, the password input screen is displayed.
Page 75: Copy Plc Program Files To The Plc
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 5. Press [OK] to update the firmware Press [ESC] if you do not want to update the firmware. In this case, you cannot copy the GT screen data to the GT. 2.6.5 Copy PLC Program Files to the PLC To copy PLC program files from the SD memory card to the PLC, proceed as follows: 1.
Page 76 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions 4. Press [OK] In the following cases it is not possible to copy PLC program files from the SD memory card to the PLC:  When there is no PCE file on the SD memory card ...
Page 77: Copy Plc Program Files To The Sd Memory Card
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual When the PLC you are copying the files to has no comment memory This problem only occurs when the PLC program files have been created with FPWIN Pro.  If you are using an FP0 or FPe: Press [OK] ...
Page 78 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions If you wish to change the file name again, press [File name] and repeat the previous two steps. 4. Press [OK] If you have saved already a file with the file name you have just entered, the following screen appears.
Page 79: Delete Data From The Sd Memory Card
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6.7 Delete Data from the SD Memory Card To delete screen data or PLC program files from the SD memory card, please proceed as follows: 1. In the SD memory card menu, select [SD File Delete] A screen is displayed where you need to select whether you want to delete a GT file or a PLC file.
Page 80 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.6 SD Memory Card Functions 5. Press [OK] This returns you to the screen with the SD memory card menu.
Page 81: Fp Monitor
Via GTWIN  Via SD memory card Via GTWIN 1. File  Transfer 2. Activate the checkbox "FP Monitor" You can activate other checkboxes if you wish to transfer other data, too. 3. Check that "Direction" is set to "GTWIN->GT"...
Page 82 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor 4. Select [OK] 5. Check whether the button [FP Monitor] is available in the settings dialog of the GT panel system menu (see p. 58) The button only appears if the FP monitor screen data has been successfully transferred to the GT.
Page 83: Uninstalling Fp Monitor
GT. Only then can you start using the FP Monitor functions (see p. 83). 2.7.2 Uninstalling FP Monitor In order to uninstall FP Monitor from the GT, you must: 1. clear the user memory (see p. 62) 2. re-transfer the GTWIN data but without activating the FP Monitor checkbox...
Page 84: Using Fp Monitor
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor 2.7.3 Using FP Monitor FP Monitor main screen Item Description System Register Displays the screen for reading and setting PLC system registers. Error Displays the screen for monitoring PLC errors. Device Displays the screen for reading and setting PLC data registers.
Page 85: System Register Monitor Screen
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7.3.1 System Register Monitor Screen Option Description Displays the number of the system register. To enter a number, touch the number field, and wait for the keyboard to display. Alternatively, use the [Up]/[Down] buttons to select a number.
Page 86: Device Monitor Screen
GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor Option Description Displays the status of the special internal relays R9000 and R9002 to R9008. Dark error Error Flag flags are OFF. 2.7.3.3 Device Monitor Screen The device monitor offers three options:  Easy monitor ...
Page 87 GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual The following device types are available: Device type Description Data register (default) Link register Timer/counter set value Timer/counter elapsed value File register Data register (GT internal) Internal relay (GT internal) External input External output...
Page 88 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor  After the second line, all devices are listed by number in ascending order.  The display of the current device value may be delayed for up to one minute.  The number of devices listed on a screen depends on the screen size of the GT model.
Page 89 GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual Entry monitor Use this monitor to enter values for up to 32 devices (word and bit devices). The device types, device numbers, and display formats of the devices are held even after you turn off the power.
Page 90 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor Device Device Device value type Forced ON Forced OFF Not forced, i.e. free to be controlled by the PLC. Option Description Deletes the list and releases all forced bit devices. However, if the PLC is in the PROG.
Page 91: Password Management Screen
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7.3.4 Password Management Screen Use this screen to set or delete passwords for password-protected PLCs. You can use 4-digit or 8-digit passwords.  When you create a new password or delete a password without actually entering anything, the default password will be used.
Page 92 GTWIN Reference Manual 2.7 FP Monitor 4. Select the number of digits If a password already exists and you only want to change the password length, you need to delete the password first and then set a new one. 5. Enter the new password 6.
Page 93: Shared Memory Monitor Screen
GT Panel System Menu GTWIN Reference Manual 4. Select [OK] 2.7.3.5 Shared Memory Monitor Screen The screen is read-only and displays the value of the shared memory address selected. Option Description Displays the slot number. To enter a number, touch the number field, and wait for the Slot keyboard to display.
Page 94: The Gtwin User Interface
Chapter 3 The GTWIN User Interface...
Page 95: What You See On Your Monitor
On the base screen, you create the screen that will be displayed on the GT panel. Via View  Zoom, you can change the magnification. Please note, for the smaller GT units, the initial screen size is set to 200% in GTWIN. Parts library (see p. 103) The parts library contain switches, lamps, clocks, keyboards, etc., which you can drag...
Page 96: Menu Bar
GTWIN Reference Manual 3.2 Menu Bar 3.2 Menu Bar You can access all GTWIN operations and functions via menus. Menu item Description File (see p. 108) Contains menu commands for working with screen files, as well as for printing, transferring files, and entering configuration settings.
Page 97: Toolbar
The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual 3.3 Toolbar The following table provides descriptions for non-Windows icons in the toolbar. You can undo steps in drawings, text, parts and for some operations of the various editors that can be booted from the menu bar. Please be aware that other operations cannot be "undone".
Page 98 GTWIN Reference Manual 3.3 Toolbar At the end of the toolbar, two text boxes appear:  Status (ON/OFF). Switches a selected switch's or lamp's state to ON or OFF (or use the icon  Language No. (for most GT models). When you have entered texts in different languages for each part, this option displays the texts of the selected language number.
Page 99: Graphic Bar
The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual 3.4 Graphic Bar The following table provides descriptions for the icons in the graphic bar. While an object is selected, you can change the properties of lines, characters or graphics:  by using the right mouse button to access a pop-up menu ...
Page 100 GTWIN Reference Manual 3.4 Graphic Bar Character Attributes dialog via "Character Type" submenu or icon Drawing Color dialog via "Color" submenu or icon for GT21 Icon Icon name Description Select Selects an object on the base screen. (Not available in the Bitmap Editor; use the select area command instead.)
Page 101 The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual Icon Icon name Description 3. Click again to create the fan. 4. Click again to finish. Rounded Rectangle Draws a rounded square (press <Shift>) or rounded rectangle. Define the radius of the rounded edges via the "Line Type" dialog.
Page 102: Size/Coordinate Bar
GTWIN Reference Manual 3.5 Size/Coordinate Bar 3.5 Size/Coordinate Bar The size/coordinate bar displays the coordinates of the top left corner of the selected part as well as the part's width and height. You can change the position and size by entering values in the fields.
Page 103: Base Screen
The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual 3.6 Base Screen On the base screen, you create the screen that will be displayed on the GT panel. You can create text, draw graphics or place parts on the base screen. Use the Screen Manager (see p.
Page 104: Parts Library
3.7 Parts Library 3.7 Parts Library The parts library contains parts, i.e. functions prepared and stored ahead of time. When GTWIN is booted, the "standard" parts most commonly used are displayed. The parts available depend on the GT model. Part Description Switch (see p.
Page 105: New Parts Library
The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual 2. Select a library Multiple parts libraries can be opened and used at the same time. Click on the title bar of the desired parts library to make it active. From the library, simply drag and drop parts onto the base screen. Parts cannot be placed on top of other parts.
Page 106: Flowchart Symbols Library
GT projects for machines and production lines. The symbols are especially suited for water management applications. From version 2.E2 onward, the flowchart symbols library is included with the default GTWIN installation. For a PDF file with a detailed description of the library symbols, please refer to the folder ..\Program Files\Panasonic-ID SUNX Terminal\GTWIN\TB-SYMKEYS 2.
Page 107: Screen Manager
The GTWIN User Interface GTWIN Reference Manual 3.8 Screen Manager The Screen Manager manages multiple base screens in a map (grid) or list format as a single screen file. You can choose which display format you desire via View  Screen Manager Display ...
Page 108: Menus
Chapter 4 Menus...
Page 109: File Menu
In the GTWIN Configuration dialog (see p. 19) you define the default pathway for storing GTWIN projects. When you create a new project, a folder is saved at this location. Inside the folder, a project of the same name with the ending *.IOP is created along with several other files.
Page 110: Windows Fonts Not Available
4.1 File Menu 4.1.1.1 Windows Fonts Not Available Not all PCs have the same fonts installed on them. Hence, if you open a GTWIN project created on another PC that uses Windows (R) fonts not installed on your PC, GTWIN will notify you.
Page 111: Print
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.1.2 Print GTWIN provides formidable printing options that allow you to print out your projects in as great or as little detail as you wish. Print dialog Which tabs and what appears on them may differ depending on which GT...
Page 112: Print Style Setup
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.1 File Menu After you select what you want to print, you can also determine the range by choosing [Range Setup]. Choose [Layout] to specify how much or little information to include on a page. Layout dialog Via File ...
Page 113: Printer Setup
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Please note the restrictions at the bottom of the respective index cards. Print Style Setup dialog You may just want a printout of your base screens' file names, display and screen size, for example to try and save memory. In the "Print" dialog, select the check box "Base Screen";...
Page 114: Transfer
4.1.5 Transfer Once your PC and the GT unit are connected and communication is working, you can transfer data from GTWIN  GT or from GT  GTWIN. What appears in the "Transfer Data" dialog depends on your GT unit.
Page 115: Configuration
You must select any other options in addition if you wish to transfer such data. Verify Use this function to verify that the project you have open in GTWIN corresponds to the project on the GT unit. Com Settings Select [Com Settings] to modify the communication parameters.
Page 116: Keyboard Screen
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.1 File Menu 4.1.7 Keyboard Screen Via File  Keyboard Screen, you can call up a list of keyboard screens you have created. A plus sign within the square brackets indicates that this keyboard screen has been created.
Page 117: Login Screen
Use this dialog to convert to a new GT model. Select the GT model and the screen size and type and click [Convert.] Verify Use this function to verify that the project you have open in GTWIN corresponds to the project on the GT unit. Export/Import String List for If you work with multiple languages, use this function to export the strings to a text file.
Page 118: Plc Model Convert
Change Device (see p. 122) Use this function to change multiple device at once. *An SD memory card reader/writer is required for reading, writing screen data from GTWIN and writing sound files. We recommend one manufactured by Panasonic. 4.1.9.1 PLC Model Convert Use this dialog to convert to a new PLC model.
Page 119: Gt Model Convert
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual  If the original PLC type's device numbers exceed the range allowed for the new PLC type, they will be converted to the maximum device number allowed by the new PLC. Before you convert to the new PLC model, we recommend adjusting the device numbers for the original PLC type so that they fall within the range supported by the new PLC type after conversion.
Page 120: Convert Fixed (Gtwin) Font
Texts will be scaled depending on the font they are using.  Only True Type and Windows fonts can be scaled automatically. For the fixed GTWIN font, use the command "Convert Fixed (GTWIN) Font".  Text on keyboard or alarm list parts will not be scaled.
Page 121 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual In the top half, you see all the fixed (GTWIN) fonts used in the data listed in the column of "Font before Conversion". Every font is only listed once, even if it is used in multiple character strings or parts. All texts using the same font are converted to the same font selected under "Font after Conversion".
Page 122  When a font conversion would lead to a part being moved outside the screen area, GTWIN automatically adjusts the display position. You can see a preview in the bottom half of the "Convert Fixed Font" dialog. When you select [Convert], a dialog box lists all the parts whose position has been adjusted to accomodate the new font and character size.
Page 123: Change Device
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.1.9.4 Change Device Use this dialog to change multiple devices at once. Save your project before executing a device change as original data cannot be restored once you select [Execute]. 1. File  Utility  Change Device The "Change Device"...
Page 124 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.1 File Menu Field Description Range of Change Specifies the range of data to be changed. By default, "All Data" is activated, and all other check boxes are disabled. Deactivate "All Data" to select individual data to be changed.
Page 125: Edit Menu And Common Editing Functions
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.2 Edit Menu and Common Editing Functions Many editing functions can be conveniently executed via the toolbar (see p. 96). We assume that the user is familiar with standard Windows editing functions, e.g. copy, paste, etc.
Page 126: Multiple Copy
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.2 Edit Menu and Common Editing Functions 4.2.1 Multiple Copy The multiple copy function allows you to create multiple copies of a part to save you time. 1. Select the part on the base screen for which you wish to make multiple copies 2.
Page 127: View Menu
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.3 View Menu You can access many of the commands found in the View menu elsewhere in the GTWIN user interface. For details, please refer to the cross-references. View menu commands Menu command Description Redraw Redraw, i.e. refresh base screen (see p. 98).
Page 128: Draw Menu
The menu commands found in the draw menu can also be found in the graphic bar (see p. 98). The Draw menu contains just one additional command: Bitmap (see p. 131). Via Draw  Bitmap, you can insert a bitmap stored in GTWIN's bitmap library onto the base screen.
Page 129: Base Screen Menu
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.5 Base Screen Menu The base screen (see p. 102) menu contains three menu commands:  Screen Attribute: displays the active base screen's attributes  Memory Usage: displays how much memory the active base screen uses ...
Page 130: Parts Menu
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.6 Parts Menu 4.6 Parts Menu The parts menu contains four menu commands: Open Parts Library, Attribute, Draw and Parts List. Open Parts Library The "Open Parts Library" menu command displays a list of available libraries. Select [New] to create a new parts library (see p. 104), e.g. to conveniently store frequently used parts of any type.
Page 131 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Leave the "Drawing" dialog open, i.e. do not click [OK], until you have finished modifying the custom part's size or accompanying image!  Select the row "Change Size" to change the size of the custom part.
Page 132: Start Editor Menu
Bitmaps are stored in a GTWIN bitmap library (by default: gtwin.bml). The name and the location of the library is defined on the "Drive" tab of the GTWIN configuration dialog box (see p. 19). The bitmaps in the library can be managed like other files (see p. 137), i.e. they can be...
Page 133: How To Create A Bitmap With The Bitmap Editor
4.7.1.1 How to Create a Bitmap with the Bitmap Editor If you want to create a bitmap, please proceed as follows: 1. Start Editor Bitmap... The GTWIN Bitmap Editor opens together with a dialog box where you can select a BMP file. Select a file number [OK]...
Page 134 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 3. Option Bitmap Title... Before you save the bitmap file, we recommend assigning a title. The title may be up to 64 characters long and will later appear in the list of bitmap files when you open the "Read BMP File"...
Page 135: Using The Bitmap Editor
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual  Size restrictions also apply when you try to paste a bitmap onto a base screen. Check the size restriction for the GT model you have connected. If the bitmap is too large, an error message appears and the operation will be cancelled.
Page 136 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu The following icons are also found on GTWIN's graphic bar. Icon Icon name Description Select Selects an object on the base screen. (Not available in the Bitmap Editor; use the select area command instead.) Character String Enters text.
Page 137: Importing Bitmap Files
For bitmaps smaller than the maximum size of 320 x 240 pixels, the GTWIN bitmap size will be adjusted to the size of the imported bitmap. For bitmaps bigger than the maximum size of 320 x 240 pixels, they will be cut at the right and bottom until their size is 320 x 240 pixels.
Page 138: Organizing Bitmap Files
3. Cut, copy, paste, or delete bitmaps as required 4.7.1.5 Placing Bitmaps on Base Screens When you have edited and saved a bitmap in the GTWIN bitmap library, the bitmap is ready to be placed on a base screen. If you try to place a bitmap that is too big for the base screen of the GT terminal, an error message appears and the operation is cancelled.
Page 139 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual This is where the bitmap titles you have assigned are displayed. You can also see a preview of the bitmap in the small window on the right of the dialog box. 2. Select a bitmap from the list [OK] 3.
Page 140: Recipe
The recipe function is similar to the recipe editor of the PLC programming tool. The recipe is a data record containing all variables necessary for a certain recipe, e.g. for manufacturing a product. You can use the recipe function of GTWIN to enter, change or read values for the variables stored in the recipe.
Page 141 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 2. Select a number from the list 3. Select [Open] to open the "Form" dialog with the "Data/Recipe Setting" tab 4. Specify the number of recipes (columns) and the number of data sets (rows) The maximum number of recipes and data sets is 100.
Page 142 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu The data format will be the same for all data sets. 8. Select the device which will be inserted first in the table For example, if you enter "10" under "Data Sets Entry Device Number" and select "DT100"...
Page 143: Transferring Recipe Files
PC to see whether commas or semicolons are used to separate values. 4.7.2.2 Transferring Recipe Files The recipe data created with the recipe function can be transferred from GTWIN to the GT terminal (see p. 113). When you transfer all data, make sure the check box "Transfer Data after Clear GT Screen"...
Page 144 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu You can can configure such tasks easily using the recipe editor. GTWIN setup This illustration consists of a base screen, a keyboard screen, the recipe editor and recipe file number 1, entitled "Ventilation". In the GT configuration dialog's recipe tab, the control device...
Page 145 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Here are the most important settings for the parts found on the base screen. If we transfer recipe file number 3, entitled "Full Cooling" to the PLC, the following events are triggered.  For device data WY0, outputs Y1, Y3 are set and output Y2 is reset, i.e. the ceiling vents are opened, the floor vents are closed and the air-conditioning is turned on.
Page 146: Sd Recipe
4.7 Start Editor Menu Monitoring in FPWIN Pro when recipe number 3 is written to the PLC Note how global variables are used to correspond to "device assignment" in GTWIN. 4.7.3 SD Recipe With the SD recipe function, recipes can be saved on an SD memory card, where they can be written to PLCs and device values read from PLCs.
Page 147: How To Save Sd Recipe Data On The Sd Memory Card
The regional settings for your computer must specify a period (full stop) as the decimal symbol in order for GTWIN to create a properly formatted CSV file. The CSV file should look like those in the illustrations. If a comma is specified, the CSV file will not be properly formatted and the recipes will not be able to be processed.
Page 148: Sd Recipe Basic Setup
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu You must name the folder "gt_recipe"! 1. Within "gt_recipe", create the recipe folder that will contain your recipe files. To name the recipe folder, combine the Recipe Name with SD Recipe No. expressed as a hexadecimal number (e.g. 0 = 0000, 3A = 003A), as found on the Basic Setup tab (see p.
Page 149: Specify File No. By Control Device
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual  Specify File No. by Control Device (see p. 148)  Specify Recipe File Name by Touch Operation (see p. 148) Specifying recipe numbers and naming recipe files differs depending on the operation mode. Other fields...
Page 150: Sd Recipe Recipe Setting
4.7 Start Editor Menu  specify the recipe file no. by touch operation 4.7.3.5 SD Recipe Recipe Setting Set up the SD recipe with GTWIN. However, in contrast to the recipe function, device values are entered in CSV files (see p. 150).
Page 151: Entering And Reading Device Values
The regional settings for your computer must specify a period (full stop) as the decimal symbol in order for GTWIN to create a properly formatted CSV file. The CSV file should look like those in the illustrations. If a comma is specified, the CSV file will not be properly formatted and the recipes will not be able to be processed.
Page 152: Handshake Using Write Device
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu Entering device values Reading device values 4.7.3.7 Handshake Using Write Device You can handshake when writing SD recipe data from the GT to the PLC by using the write device function (see p. 154) in combination with the recipe control device (see p. 41).
Page 153: Flow Display
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7.4 Flow Display The flow display function allows you to display a text or message streaming right to left at the bottom of the screen like an electronic bulletin board. The flow display function has the following characteristics: ...
Page 154 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 2. Enter a figure in the field "Number of Messages" The second tab "Message" appears. 3. Set the configuration parameters as required Field Description Basic Setup Number of Messages Specifies the number of messages to be displayed.
Page 155: Write Device
Language If you have set the option "Multi-Language Exchange" on the "Language" tab in the GTWIN configuration (see p. 19) to "ON", select the "language" (i.e. character set) for the message. Char. Type Opens a dialog box where you can set character attributes like the font, size, style, and color.
Page 156 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 4. If desired, specify the screen number which must be valid to trigger the write device function 5. Define "Condition 1" and "Condition 2" The conditions dialog is the same as for switch parts (see p. 182).
Page 157: Sound
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Additional operation modes for Write Device under "Others" Selection Description Multiply Multiplicand (Multiplicand/Dividend) x multiplicator (Value) = result (Output) Multiply the "Multiplicand" by the "Value" in the data format defined. The result is stored in the device defined for "Output".
Page 158 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu The sound editor allows you to configure sounds. Select Start Editor  Sound to call up the sound editor. The command buttons on the right side of the dialog are self-explanatory. If you select [Control], which calls up the sound tab in the GT configuration dialog, you make global configurations that apply to all sounds.
Page 159: Operation Security Password
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description  Yes: the sound will stop as soon as the condition that triggered the sound is no longer valid. 4.7.7 Operation Security Password You can assign up to 64 passwords in total for security levels 1 to 15. You can assign more...
Page 160: Multi-Language Exchange String List
For GT models with this function, you can set up screens or parts for multi-language display. You can register up to 16 languages when you have enabled the multi-language function by setting the option "Multi-Language Exchange" on the "Language" tab in the GTWIN configuration (see p. 19) to "ON".
Page 161: Setup With The String List
If they are changed, the import cannot be executed.  Do not change the font type or size in Excel. If they need to be changed, change them in GTWIN. Editing in GTWIN 1. Create a screen with parts labelled in the main language Make sure to give parts their maximum size to allow for longer texts in translation.
Page 162 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 2. Start Editor Multi-Language Exchange String List A table appears displaying a list of all screens and all parts with their text labels. The first column lists the screens in ascending order, the second the parts. The following columns contain language0 to language15.
Page 163 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual The heading "Language1" is replaced by "Simplified Chinese" 5. Change the keyboard layout in the Windows task bar If you have enabled simplified Chinese as an input language in the "Regional Options" dialog box of the control panel, you can simply switch to a different keyboard now.
Page 164: Setup For Individual Parts
4.7 Start Editor Menu 7. Enter a translation for the string displayed in column "Language0" [Enter] GTWIN checks the length of the translated string because the translation cannot be longer than the part itself. If the translation is too long, a warning message appears.
Page 165 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 3. Click the field "Character String" to enter text for language 0 4. Set the font type, size, style, and color You can only make these settings for language 0. The settings are used for all other languages you may set up.
Page 166 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 7. Select "Simplified Chinese" If you have enabled simplified Chinese as an input language in the "Regional Options" dialog box of the control panel, the operating system switches to the correct keyboard. 8. Enter the text 9.
Page 167: Change The Language With A Function Switch
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual You can change the screen display language to see the translated texts. 11. Right-click a part A pop-up menu is displayed. 12. Language No.  Language1 The screen display shows all parts labelled with text entered under language1.
Page 168 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 1. Drag a function switch onto the base screen 2. Double-click the function switch 3. On the "Basic Setup" tab under "Others", select "Change Language No." 4. Select the number of the language you wish to display 5.
Page 169: Change The Language With A Plc
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7.8.4 Change the Language with a PLC You can also change the language of the screen externally by using a PLC register (reference device). 1. File  Configuration  GT Configuration 2. On the "Setup" tab, set "Refer to PLC" to "On"...
Page 170: Data Logging
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu If the value for the reference device specified here changes, the screen display is changed to a language number between 0 and 15 depending on the value. "Reference Device" = "DT100" DT100 Language No. specified by PLC in HEX format (GT...
Page 171 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual NOTICE Loss of data To prevent data from being inadvertently lost or deleted from the SD memory card, take appropriate precautionary measures.  Downloading the GT configuration from the PC to GT will erase the SRAM. Make sure all logging information is saved beforehand.
Page 172: Log File And Csv File Structure
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu Specifications on the logging area and log files. Item Description Record area capacity for data logging in the SRAM 65536 + 28160 bytes Number of log files 1 to 16 Number of records stored in 1 log file...
Page 173 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Condition Characters recorded Data in a work file was renamed after power was turned on. Data was not filed completely because the SD memory card became full while logging files were being stored. The clock for the GT was set during logging.
Page 174: Log File Setup
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu 4.7.9.2 Log File Setup Basic setup tab Field Description File name Specify file name if desired. Comment Add a comment if desired. Trigger setting A CSV file with the characters "SET" (see "Log File and CSV File Structure" on p.
Page 175 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Save setting tab A CSV file with the characters "TRG" (see "Log File and CSV File Structure" on p. 171) will be recorded when the conditions for this dialog are met and logging data has accumulated.
Page 176 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu The logging device tab provides an overview of the logging device used for the logging file. Field Description Name Specify a name for the device if desired. Unit Specify a unit for the device if desired, e.g. kW, °C, etc. This may be helpful when reading the CSV data.
Page 177: Control Setup For Data Logging
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description Scaling For certain data formats, scaling is available. When activated, you can set max. and min. limits and scale the data between the PLC and GT. For example, if you set the max. value for the GT range to 100 and the max.
Page 178 GTWIN Reference Manual 4.7 Start Editor Menu Area Description GT  PLC number being logged. Record area clear Turns on when data in record area is being cleared. Use it to forcibly clear the PLC  GT record area if desired.
Page 179 Menus GTWIN Reference Manual Addr. Description Addr. Description complete. Log file 9 logging file creation. Log file 9 record area clear complete. Log file A logging file creation. Log file A record area clear complete. Log file B logging file creation.
Page 180: Window Menu
GTWIN Reference Manual 4.8 Window menu 4.8 Window menu Via the window menu, you can:  Cascade your base screens, i.e. they will be placed on top of each other in a cascading fashion  Tile your base screens, i.e. the base screens will be arranged in an orderly fashion and each screen will be completely visible ...
Page 181: Help Menu
Menus GTWIN Reference Manual 4.9 Help Menu Via the help menu, you can:  access the online help  access our Web site  find out which version of GTWIN and which drivers are installed on your PC...
Page 182: Parts And Their Functions
Chapter 5 Parts and Their Functions...
Page 183: Switch Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.1 Switch Parts Switch parts turn the bit device of the corresponding PLC on and off. Depending on the GT model, the switches come in various designs (e.g. push-button, toggle, rotating switches, etc.) and, like real switches, exhibit different operation modes, e.g.
Page 184 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.1 Switch Parts Field Description List Name You can assign the configuration settings a name. Below this field, a list displays the current configuration settings. Basic Setup Operation Mode Bit Set: sets, i.e. turns on, the specified PLC bit device (e.g. R100) specified in the "Device Setting"...
Page 185: Function Switch Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.2 Function Switch Parts Please refer to the "Switch Part" dialog (see p. 182) for all settings other than for the "Basic Setup" tab. Function switch parts are used to switch screens or execute arithmetic operations when the switch is touched, etc.
Page 186 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.2 Function Switch Parts Basic Setup Operation Modes Please refer to the "Switch Part" dialog (see p. 182) for all settings other than for the "Basic Setup" tab. Option button Description Bit Set Sets, i.e. turns on, the specified bit device (e.g. R100) specified in the "Device Setting"...
Page 187 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Selection Description To Operate Alarm Parts In combination with alarm list parts (see p. 202), function switches can be set up to  scroll up or down per line or per page,  acknowledge an alarm, ...
Page 188: Multi Function
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.2 Function Switch Parts 5.2.1 Multi Function Use "Multi Function" to execute multiple operations with a single switch by adding them to the list. You can add up to 32 operations to the list. You can determine the order in which the functions are executed by moving them up or down using the arrow keys.
Page 189: Lamp Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.3 Lamp Parts Lamp parts change color when the bit device (i.e. address) of the PLC being referenced is turned on or off. Example lamp parts from various GT models Depending on the GT model, lamp parts may be available from the standard parts library and a color library.
Page 190 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.3 Lamp Parts Field Description Click [Copy from ON] or [Copy from OFF] to copy settings made for the switch's ON or OFF state for easy modification. The image field displays the settings you have made.
Page 191: Message Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.4 Message Parts Message parts display messages when the corresponding bit in a word device (i.e. address) of the PLC being referenced is turned on or off. Up to 16 different messages can be displayed.
Page 192: Message Part, Sample Fpwin Pro Program
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.4 Message Parts Configuration parameters Depending on the GT model, the color setup for message parts may be available or not. Field Description List Name You can assign the configuration settings a name. Below this field, a list displays the current configuration settings.
Page 193 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 1. The GT screen indicates that the tank level is OK. In Control FPWIN Pro, monitoring shows that nothing has been triggered and that message 0 (16#0000) is displayed on the GT screen.
Page 194 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.4 Message Parts 2. The GT screen indicates that the tank is full, but an alarm has not yet been sent. In Control FPWIN Pro, monitoring shows that a sensor has activated the global variable "bTankFull" at input X0 (%IX0.0). However, the 30-second timer to whose input "bTankFull"...
Page 195: Data Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.5 Data Parts Data parts are used to display the contents of internal PLC devices (i.e. addresses) directly on the screen. They can also be used in conjunction with keyboard parts (see p. 223) or keyboard screens (see p.
Page 196: Basic Setup For Data Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.5 Data Parts Field Description keyboard. Supported Keyboard Select the keyboard which will be used for inputting values. Input Range Select the valid range of input values. Output Trigger Sets the time for a trigger signal to an external device.
Page 197 You can use an index modifier if you have registered index devices (see p. 56). Font and Size You can select between GTWIN fixed or TrueType fonts and Windows fonts on your system. The relative font size allowed depends on the GT model you are using. You will be prevented...
Page 198: Input Settings For Data Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.5 Data Parts Display Decimal Places Select "On" to display digits after the decimal point and specify how many digits after the decimal point you wish to see. Please remember that the digits used for the decimal places will be subtracted from the total number of digits.
Page 199 Output Trigger GTWIN can output a trigger signal for a certain time to an external device connected to the system when the user has finished inputting a value for the data part and presses <Enter>.
Page 200: Bar Graph Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.6 Bar Graph Parts 5.6 Bar Graph Parts Bar graph parts display values of the PLC device, either vertically or horizontally. The example below shows bar graphs in which the black bar moves from left to right.
Page 201 (see p. 194), for example.) You can also define the character size and color. When you close the attributes dialog, GTWIN displays a text frame for the percentage value. Drag the text frame to the desired position. ...
Page 202: Clock Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.7 Clock Parts 5.7 Clock Parts Clock parts display the year, month, day, and time. The values are either read from the GT's internal clock (see p. 59) or PLC's internal clock, which you define in the GT Configuration's Setup 1 tab (see p.
Page 203: Alarm List Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.8 Alarm List Parts Alarm list parts are available in three modes:  "Active List" shows a list of currently active alarms (see p. 206).  "History (Time Order)" shows a list of alarms in chronological order (see p. 203). The time displayed can either be the time when the alarm was triggered, when it was acknowledged or when it was recovered.
Page 204: History Of Alarms In Time Order
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.8 Alarm List Parts 5.8.1 History of Alarms in Time Order In this operation mode, the alarm part shows a chronological list of alarms. Setup of an alarm list part for displaying alarms in chronological order Configuration parameters What appears on the tabs differs depending on which operation mode you have selected on the "Basic Setup"...
Page 205 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description Recovered: time when an alarm is reset. Stop Updating By default, the alarm history is updated continuously. You can set a PLC register to stop the updating when you select "On".
Page 206: History Of Alarms In Order Of Frequency
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.8 Alarm List Parts 5.8.2 History of Alarms in Order of Frequency In this operation mode, the alarm part shows a list of alarms in the order of frequency. Setup of an alarm list part for displaying alarms in order of frequency...
Page 207: List Of Active Alarms
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description  Operation Set the security level to restrict the display and/or operation of the part. Security Guidance Specifies whether the guidance text of the alarm list is displayed on the GT screen.
Page 208 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.8 Alarm List Parts Field Description Display Frame Specifies whether the alarm list will be displayed with a frame and what lines will appear as well as the frame color. Color Specifies the color for the alarm message and its background.
Page 209: Line Graph Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts Line graph parts are available in two drawing modes (see p. 212):  Sampling mode (also called history mode) (see p. 215), which shows the trend of one or more PLC addresses every n second or when triggered ...
Page 210: Display Data" Options On "Display" Tab
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts Field Description display the Reverse/Blink You can specify how the part appears, e.g. if it blinks, etc., under normal setting conditions or when a certain condition is true. options) Press [Setup] to choose from among an extensive range of conditions.
Page 211: Line Settings" Tab When "Reference Data" = "Device" (Basic Setup)
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Display data options Margin Margin between Bar width Plot interval from edge bars Frame 5.9.1.2 "Line Settings" Tab When "Reference Data" = "Device" (Basic Setup) Field Description Graph Type (only visible when Specify whether the selected line should be displayed as a line or a bar graph.
Page 212: Line Settings" Tab When "Reference Data" = "Sd Card (Logging Data)" (Basic Setup)
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts  Fixed: Enter a numerical value in the range displayed in the brackets. The range changes depending on the data format you have selected.  Device Value: Define the PLC device supplying the maximum/minimum value.
Page 213: Comparing Line Graph Modes
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description data. You can select whether or not to output the maximum value to a PLC register.  Fixed: Enter a numerical value in the range displayed in the brackets. The range changes depending on the data format you have selected.
Page 214 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts The first table below provides the settings for a graph line part. In sampling mode, the part contains 5 lines, i.e. 1 line for each device value over time. In block mode, the part contains 1 line that compares 5 device values at a given time.
Page 215 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual DT100 DT101 DT102 DT103 DT104 Time Line graph part in sampling mode with two trigger times Update Graph at T1 Update Graph at T2 DT100 DT101 DT102 DT103 DT104 Line graph part in block mode at two different trigger times...
Page 216: Basic Setup In Sampling Mode
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts 5.9.3 Basic Setup in Sampling Mode In sampling mode, the line graph part shows the trend of one or more PLC addresses every second or when triggered. DT100 DT101 DT102 DT103 DT104 Time Example of a line graph containing 5 lines in sampling mode Basic Setup tab with default settings when "Method to Draw"...
Page 217 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Field Description Sheet Move. The number of lines specified are drawn continuously in the direction specified. Number of Scrolls. Specify how far to scroll ahead when the display area is full (see figure below).
Page 218: Basic Setup In Block Mode
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts 5.9.4 Basic Setup in Block Mode In block mode, the line graph shows the value of one or more PLC addresses when triggered. Update Graph at T1 Update Graph at T2 DT100 DT101...
Page 219 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Basic Setup tab with default values when "Method to Draw" is "Block" Basic Setup configuration parameters for block mode Field Description Method to Draw Block Number of Lines Specifies the number of lines.
Page 220 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts Field Description Number of Plots In block mode, the number of plots = number of reference devices sampled and displayed simultaneously on the line. If the number of plots is greater than the number of devices sampled, the extra plots will be displayed as 0.
Page 221: Line Graphs Combined With Bar Graphs
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Update Device The bit assignments for updating up to 8 lines are as follows: For example, if WR10 is the "Update Device", then R100 triggers the update of line no. 0 and R101 triggers the update of line no. 1. When "Use Drawing Complete Bit" is activated, R108 indicates when the drawing of line 0 is complete.
Page 222 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.9 Line Graph Parts 2. On the "Basic Setup" tab, make the settings as shown below If you select "SD Card (Logging Data)" as the reference data, you need to configure the time unit, too (see p. 217). You can set the number of plots within the range displayed in the brackets underneath.
Page 223 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual If you forget to set at least one line to graph type "Bar graph", you will receive an error message saying that you need to set up a bar graph.
Page 224: Keyboard Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.10 Keyboard Parts 5.10 Keyboard Parts Keyboard parts are used to enter values, for example when the values of PLC devices displayed by data parts need to be changed. You can find keyboard parts in the standard parts library, part type: keyboard. Drag and drop the keyboard part onto the base screen or keyboard screen as with any other part.
Page 225: Basic Setup For Keyboard Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual There are different types and shapes of keyboards available for the different GT models. Consider the format of the values to be input when setting up a keyboard. Example keyboards for decimal and hexadecimal input 5.10.1 Basic Setup for Keyboard Parts...
Page 226 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.10 Keyboard Parts Field Description Key Setup:  Input Value: specify value for the key.  Input Kana: you can enter 1:1 size Katakana characters. Katakana input is valid if you specified "ASCII" or "Japanese (Shift JIS)" for the data format for the data part.
Page 227: Operation Setup For Keyboard Parts
Base screen with keyboard displayed and keyboard hidden To display and hide keyboard parts during screen creation, you need to set the option "Keyboard Parts" on the register tab "Screen" in the GTWIN configuration (see p. 19). Use the icon in the toolbar to display/hide the keyboard part or select "Display Keyboard...
Page 228: Custom Parts
GTWIN Reference Manual 5.11 Custom Parts 5.11 Custom Parts Custom parts are blank parts for which you can draw (see p. 129) your own design or overlay a bitmap. From the standard parts library (Part type: Custom), simply drag and drop the type of custom part you need onto your base screen.
Page 229: Custom Lamp And Custom Message Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Description Operation Refer to function switch part (see p. 184), Basic Setup tab  SW Sound: Select whether a sound is produced when a switch part is pressed. Option  Reversed When Pressed: Select whether the image "reverses" when the switch is pressed.
Page 230 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.11 Custom Parts When you draw (see p. 129) lamp parts, you should design the lamp's appearance in the ON-state (Edit-ON) and the OFF-state (Edit-OFF). Custom lamp and message parts encompass much of the functionality of normal lamp parts (see p.
Page 231: Replacement Tab For Custom Parts
Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual 5.11.3 Replacement Tab for Custom Parts Activate the "On" option button to enable replacement, i.e. to enable changing the appearance of the custom part. Then enter settings to specify when the appearance is changed and which reference device triggers the change.
Page 232 GTWIN Reference Manual 5.11 Custom Parts Item Description Method Select how the custom part's appearance is to be changed.  ON/OFF. Since only 2 states are possible, the custom part can only assume 2 different appearances. The change in appearance can be triggered by simply pushing the switch (Push SW) or by the Reference Device.
Page 233 Parts and Their Functions GTWIN Reference Manual Custom switch part dialog with the "Change Attribute for Every Appearance" check box selected, and the "Element Setup" tab...
Page 234: Troubleshooting
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting...
Page 235: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting GTWIN Reference Manual 6.1 Troubleshooting In addition to the normal screens, the GT screen displays other helpful information, for example:  Screen messages (see p. 235)  GT errors (see p. 236)  PLC errors (see p. 239) This section is intended to help you understand such information and provide useful tips on...
Page 236: Screen Messages
GTWIN Reference Manual 6.2 Screen Messages 6.2 Screen Messages In addition to screen data, the GT unit also displays the following messages. Screen message Description Data is being transferred from the PC to the GT unit. Data is being transferred from the GT unit to the PC.
Page 237: Gt Series Error Codes
Troubleshooting GTWIN Reference Manual 6.3 GT Series Error Codes An error code is displayed in the upper right corner of the GT screen when an error occurs. For GT01, GT11, GT21 Error code Error Cause and solution  The PLC connection cable is disconnected. Check the cable.
Page 238 The functions for data logging, line graph and alarm history jointly the SRAM. use the SRAM. Transfer all data from GTWIN to avoid the error message. **1041 The record area for data Data cannot be written onto the SD memory card. Check whether logging in the GT was the SD memory card is write-protected.
Page 239 Troubleshooting GTWIN Reference Manual Error code Error Cause and solution error no. for the GT unit. **2000 Connected GT designation The bit in the connected GT designation area corresponding to area error the station number of the connected GT is not on.
Page 240: Plc Error Codes
GTWIN Reference Manual 6.4 PLC Error Codes 6.4 PLC Error Codes An error code is displayed in the upper right corner of the GT screen when an error occurs. Panasonic FP-Series PLCs Error code Error Possible cause and solution GT01/11/21 Other GT ...
Page 241 Troubleshooting GTWIN Reference Manual Mitsubishi PLCs Error code Error Possible cause and solution GT01/11/21 Other GT —  The PLC connection cable is disconnected. ERFF Time up error. Check the cable. There is no response from  the PLC. There is a temporary error due to noise, etc.
Page 242 GTWIN Reference Manual 6.4 PLC Error Codes Error code Error Possible cause and solution GT01/11/21 Other GT receive data. ER15 ER0015 Numerical data error Verify the basic communication area and whether the reference devices used for each part are in a Designated read/write readable or writable area.
Page 243: General-Purpose Serial Communication Error Codes
Troubleshooting GTWIN Reference Manual 6.5 General-Purpose Serial Communication Error Codes The last two digits of the error code are the same no matter which model is used, though the beginning can differ. Error code Error name Cause and solution (last 2 digits) BCC error The value of the BCC may be incorrect.
Page 244: What To Do If Something Unusual Occurs
PLC side. exist in replacement data. Screen display: There is no base screen data in the GT. Transfer base screen data from GTWIN. [No Screen data] (Appears even when GT configuration data exists.) Screen settings from the PLC, the GT’s...
Page 245 [Disabled]. pressed. The [Touch Sounds] setting under [Setup] Change the setting to [Enabled]. in the GT configuration settings in GTWIN is set to [Disabled]. Nothing happens for The communication settings for the PLC Verify that the communication settings for about 10 seconds and GT COM port do not match.
Page 246 (F-ROM), then transfer data again from and time items noted GTWIN to the GT main unit. above do not apply). Note: When doing this, all base screen Switch does not work...
Page 247: Operation Security Function
"Edit Operation Security management screen. Password" (see p. 158). — "Your level cannot be changed" is In GTWIN, change your level via the displayed on the password dialog "Edit Operation Security management screen. Password" (see p. 158).
Page 248: Connecting The Gt To A Plc
Chapter 7 Connecting the GT to a PLC...
Page 249: Panasonic Fp-Series Plcs
One GT panel to several PLCs (see p. 28). For more information on the communication settings, please refer to the GT Series User Manual. Here is a list of available devices for Panasonic's FP-Series PLCs. Bit device (see p. 293) Address...
Page 250 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.1 Panasonic FP-Series PLCs Example communication parameter settings Item Setting Baud rate 19200bps Data length Stop bits Parity bit Item Setting Communication mode MEWTOCOL-COM Slave [Computer link] Baud rate 19200bps Data length Stop bits Parity bit End code...
Page 251: Plc Multiple Connection
For GT touch terminals that support the function "PLC Multiple Connection", one GT can be connected to up to 31 Panasonic PLCs that support communication via RS485. The PLC Multiple Connection tab (see p. 28) appears for the GT Configuration (see p. 21) if the...
Page 252 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.2 PLC Multiple Connection  Make sure to configure the terminal units.  Wire the units from one to the next. Never wire multiple units to a single unit.
Page 253: Cautions Regarding Connecting The 5V Dc Type
Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual 7.3 Cautions Regarding Connecting the 5V DC Type  When directly connecting the GT01/GT02 to an FP-Series TOOL port, the number of units that can draw power from the FP-Series power supply is limited.
Page 254: Connecting The 5V Type To The Tool Port Of A Compact Plc
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.4 Connecting the 5V Type to the TOOL Port of a Compact PLC 7.4 Connecting the 5V Type to the TOOL Port of a Compact PLC The 5V DC type is powered via the TOOL port cable.
Page 255 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: Mini-DIN 5-pin loose-wire cable (AIGT8142) Connecting to the FP-X/FP/FP0(R)/FP-e TOOL port  The cable should not exceed 3m.  When connecting to a PLC with all expansion slots used, prepare an...
Page 256: Connecting 24V Types To The Tool Port Of A Compact Plc
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.5 Connecting 24V Types to the TOOL Port of a Compact PLC 7.5 Connecting 24V Types to the TOOL Port of a Compact Communication format settings System register no. Item Value TOOL port station number Modem connection...
Page 257 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: Mini-DIN 5-pin loose-wire cable (AIGT8162, AIGT8165, AIGT8160) Connecting to the FP-X/FP-Sigma/FP0(R)/FP-e TOOL port...
Page 258: Connecting The 5V Type To The Tool Port Of Fp2/Fp2Sh
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.6 Connecting the 5V Type to the TOOL Port of FP2/FP2SH 7.6 Connecting the 5V Type to the TOOL Port of FP2/FP2SH The 5V type is powered via the TOOL port cable. Please read the cautions regarding the power supply before connecting (see p.
Page 259 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: Mini-DIN 5-pin loose-wire cable (AIGT8142) Connecting to the FP2/FP2SH TOOL port  The cable should not exceed 3m.  When supplying power from the TOOL port, verify whether or not it will be possible by using the method of calculation for the number of expansion units provided in the PLC Hardware Manual.
Page 260: Connecting 24V Types To The Tool Port Of Fp2/Fp2Sh
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.7 Connecting 24V Types to the TOOL Port of FP2/FP2SH 7.7 Connecting 24V Types to the TOOL Port of FP2/FP2SH Communication format settings System register no. Item Value TOOL port station number Modem connection No modem connection...
Page 261 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: Mini-DIN 5-pin loose-wire cable (AIGT8162, AIGT8165, AIGT8160) Connecting to the FP2/FP2SH TOOL port...
Page 262: Connecting To The Com Port Of Fp-X
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.8 Connecting to the COM Port of FP-X 7.8 Connecting to the COM Port of FP-X Connecting to the 1- channel RS232C type (product no.: AFPX-COM1)
Page 263 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Connecting to the 2-channel RS232C type (product no.: AFPX-COM2) Connecting to the 1-channel RS485/RS422 type (product no.: AFPX-COM3) Using RS485 Using RS422...
Page 264 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.8 Connecting to the COM Port of FP-X Connecting to the 1-channel RS485 and 1-channel RS232C combination type (product no.: AFPX-COM4) Connecting to the 1-channel Ethernet and 1-channel RS232C combination type (product no.: AFPX-COM5) Only RS232C communication can take place between the AFPX-COM5 communication...
Page 265 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Connecting to the 2-channel RS485 type (product no.: AFPX-COM6) You can connect the AFPX-COM6 communication cassette to one or two GT units. Switch setting Terminal unit Switch setting Baud rate (bps)*...
Page 266: Connecting To The Com Port Of Fpσ/Fp0(R)/Fp-E
7.9 Connecting to the COM Port of FPΣ/FP0(R)/FP-e GTWIN Reference Manual 7.9 Connecting to the COM Port of FPΣ/FP0(R)/FP-e Connecting to the FP COM1 and COM2 cassettes...
Page 267 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Connecting to the FP0/FP0R COM port We do not provide a dedicated cable for hard wiring to the FP0/FP0R COM port. Please provide your own cable and use AWG28 to 16 size shielded cable (with a conductor cross sectional area of 0.08 to 1.25mm...
Page 268 7.9 Connecting to the COM Port of FPΣ/FP0(R)/FP-e GTWIN Reference Manual Connecting to the FP-e (RS485) For further information, refer to the FP-e User's Manual. Connecting to the FP COM 3 cassette Communication format settings Item Value COM port 1 station number No.
Page 269 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual  Use with 1:1 connection.  If noise is a problem, use a shielded cable and employ countermeasures such as installing a ferrite core.  The transfer distance is 30m maximum. (Up to 500m is possible with the 24V type).
Page 270: Connecting To The Com Port Of Fp2/Fp2Sh
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.10 Connecting to the COM Port of FP2/FP2SH 7.10 Connecting to the COM Port of FP2/FP2SH Communication format settings System register no. Item Value System register value Selection of target use of Computer link RS232C port Sending data length...
Page 271 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: D-Sub 9-pin loose-wire cable (AIP81842) Connecting to the FP2/FP2SH COM port...
Page 272: Connecting To The Fp2/Fp2Sh Computer Communication Unit
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.11 Connecting to the FP2/FP2SH Computer Communication Unit 7.11 Connecting to the FP2/FP2SH Computer Communication Unit DIP switch settings on reverse side of FP2 computer communication unit If both serial ports of the FP2 computer communication unit are being used, each port should be set individually as shown below.
Page 273 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual PLC communication cable: D-Sub 9-pin loose-wire cable (AIP81842) Connecting to the FP2 computer communication unit (CCU)
Page 274: Connecting To The C-Net Adapter
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.12 Connecting to the C-NET ADAPTER 7.12 Connecting to the C-NET ADAPTER Connection method Setting the communication conditions GT communication settings (Set via GTWIN) Item Value set Baud rate 19200bps Sending data length 8 bits Parity check...
Page 275: Connecting Via Gt Link
Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual 7.13 Connecting Via GT Link You can establish a connection from one of the following PLCs to several GT units if the GT model supports this function:  FP2/FP2SH (see p. 274) ...
Page 276 EV0000-EV3071 Special data register DT90000-DT90511  If you enter a value that is out of range on the GT side, GTWIN will issue an error message.  The address range actually available depends on the specific PLC model. Please refer to the PLC manual for details.
Page 277 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Wiring diagrams For GT with RS485 interface:...
Page 278: Gt Link Using Fp-X
GTWIN Reference Manual 7.13 Connecting Via GT Link DIP switch settings on back of FP2-MCU Port COM1 COM2 DIP switch Communication MEWTOCOL-CO M Slave mode [Computer Link] Baud rate 115200bps 7.13.2 GT Link Using FP-X A communication cassette capable of RS485 communication is required to establish the GT link connection between the GT units and the PLC.
Page 279 EV0000-EV3071 Special data register DT90000-DT90511  If you enter a value that is out of range on the GT side, GTWIN will issue an error message.  The address range actually available depends on the specific PLC model. Please refer to the PLC manual for details.
Page 280 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.13 Connecting Via GT Link End code Modem connection Disable Wiring diagrams For GT with RS485 interface and FPX COM3...
Page 281 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual For GT with RS485 interface and FP-X COM4...
Page 282 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.13 Connecting Via GT Link For GT with RS485 interface and FP-X COM6 DIP switch settings for the FP-X COM6 communication cassette Specify the baud rate with both the DIP switch and the system register...
Page 283: Gt Link Using Fpσ
Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Terminal resistance COM2 baud rate COM1 general unit (default) 115200bps COM1 is terminal unit 115200bps COM2 general unit (default) 19200bps COM2 is terminal unit 9600bps (default) 7.13.3 GT Link Using FPΣ...
Page 284 EV0000-EV3071 Special data register DT90000-DT90511  If you enter a value that is out of range on the GT side, GTWIN will issue an error message.  The address range actually available depends on the specific PLC model. Please refer to the PLC manual for details.
Page 285 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual Item Setting Stop bits Parity Start code No STX End code Modem connection Disable...
Page 286 GTWIN Reference Manual 7.13 Connecting Via GT Link Wiring diagrams For GT with RS485 interface and FPG-COM3...
Page 287 Connecting the GT to a PLC GTWIN Reference Manual For GT with RS485 interface and FPG-COM4...
Page 288: Sd Card Data Upload From Gt To Pc
Chapter 8 SD Card Data Upload from GT to PC...
Page 289: Introduction To The Gt_Sd_Reader
GT to a PC that is connected to the GT with a USB cable. To transfer the data it is not necessary to remove the SD card from the GT. The PC needs to have GTWIN installed as the GT_SD_Reader software is installed together with GTWIN.
Page 290: Working With Gt_Sd_Reader
8.2 Working with GT_SD_Reader 8.2 Working with GT_SD_Reader To start GT_SD_Reader, please proceed as follows: 1. Connect the PC which has GTWIN installed and the GT unit with a USB cable 2. Switch on the power of the GT unit 3.
Page 291 SD Card Data Upload from GT to PC GTWIN Reference Manual Uploading files and folders from the GT to the PC You can upload data by file or by folder using either the menu or an icon. 1. Select the file or folder to upload from the tree It is possible to select more than one file or folder.
Page 292 GTWIN Reference Manual 8.2 Working with GT_SD_Reader Displaying GT internal memory information You can see a number of data registered in the GT internal memory with GT_SD_Reader. The following information can be displayed with View  GT Internal Memory Information or the icon ...
Page 294: Glossary Of Terms
A base screen is the standard screen you design with GTWIN. Keyboard screens are the other kind of screen you design with GTWIN. After you transfer these screens, they can be displayed on the GT unit. The base screen number corresponds to the screen number on the GT unit.
Page 295  GT12 added ACGM0357V20EN June 2009  PLC Multiple Connection (see p. 28) (GT:PLC = 1:N) for Panasonic FP-Series PLCs introduced  Multi Function added for function switch parts (see p. 184) and custom switch parts  External manufacturer PLCs deleted and now appear in...
Page 296 Manual No. Date Description of Changes  GTWIN V2.A0 ACGM0357V4EN June 2010  GT02 added  SD Recipe Function added (see p. 46)  System Menu information added (see p. 58)  Save alarm data on SD card added (see p. 46) ...
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Panasonic GTWIN Reference Manual

1 Introducing GTWIN

2 GT Panel System Menu

3 The GTWIN User Interface

4 Menus

5 Parts and Their Functions

6 Troubleshooting

7 Connecting the GT to a PLC

8 SD Card Data Upload from GT to PC

Glossary of Terms

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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