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  • Page 1 Easy! Smooth! GP-2300 Series->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/59 4th Edition Jul. 2012 Copyright © 2012.9 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 2: Display:

    Preface This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP-2300 series with a GP-4301T/TW unit. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-2300T/S GP-4301T GP-2300L GP-4301TW GP-2301T/S/L 2/59...

  • Page 3: Gp4000 Series Model Number

    GP4000 Series Model Number GP4000 series model number partly differs depending on a specification. Before placing an order, please make sure of the model number. GP-4200 series (3.5”) GP-4300 series (5.7”) GP-4400 series (7.5”/7.0”W) GP-4500 series (10.4”) GP-4600 series (12.1”) RS-232C/422/485 RS-485 (isolation) TFT color LCD...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREFACE GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 1.1 S GP-2300T/S GP-4301T PECIFICATIONS OF 1.2 S GP-2300L GP-4301TW PECIFICATIONS OF 1.3 S GP-2301T/S/L GP-4301TW PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L OCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 2.2 T...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 3.1 W 3.2 P REPARATION 3.3 R GP-2300 ECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM SERIES 3.4 C ONVERT SCREEN DATA WITH THE ROJECT ONVERTER 3.5 C HANGE THE ISPLAY 3.6 T GP-4301T/TW RANSFER SCREEN DATA TO 3.7 D IFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 3.7.1 D IFFERENCES AFTER CONVERSION...

  • Page 6: Specification Comparison

    Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-2300T/S and GP-4301T GP-2300T/S GP-4301T Display GP-2300T TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD Type GP-2300S STN Color LCD 256 colors (without blink)/ Display GP-2300T 64 colors (with blink) 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Colors,...
  • Page 7 Ethernet I/F 10BASE-T 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CF Card I/F ->See 2.5.2 ✔ NEW! SD Card I/F ✔ Type A NEW! ✔ Type mini B ->See 2.4 Tool Connector I/F ✔ Centronic-compliant Printer I/F ->See 2.6.2 (parallel) Expansion Unit I/F ->See 2.6.3 ✔ 7/59...
  • Page 8 1.2 Specifications of GP-2300L and GP-4301TW GP-2300L GP-4301TW Display Type Monochrome LCD TFT Color LCD Monochrome 2 levels/ 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Display Colors, Levels monochrome 8 levels 16,384 colors (with blink) ->See 2.3 Display Resolution QVGA (320x240 pixels) Panel Cutout 156(W)x123.5(H) Dimensions (mm) External Dimensions...
  • Page 9 Tool Connector I/F ✔ Centronic-compliant Printer I/F ->See 2.6.2 (parallel) Expansion Unit I/F ->See 2.6.3 ✔ 9/59...
  • Page 10 1.3 Specifications of GP-2301T/S/L and GP-4301TW GP-2301T/S/L GP-4301TW GP-2301T TFT Color LCD Display GP-2301S STN Color LCD TFT Color LCD Type GP-2301L Monochrome LCD 256 colors (without blink)/ GP-2301T 64 colors (with blink) Display 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Colors, GP-2301S 64 colors 16,384 colors (with blink) Levels...
  • Page 11 NEW! Ethernet I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX CF Card I/F ->See 2.5.2 ✔ Type A NEW! ✔ ->See 2.4 Type mini B Tool Connector I/F ✔ Expansion Unit I/F ->See 2.6.3 ✔ 11/59...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Compatibility Of Hardware

    Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-2300 series and GP-4301T/TW are as follows: GP-2300T/S GP-4301T 12/59...
  • Page 13 Interface names GP-2300T/S GP-4301T Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector Serial Interface (COM1) Serial Interface (COM2) Serial Interface (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet I/F USB Interface (Type A) USB Interface (Type mini B) SD Card Interface CF Card Interface Expansion Unit Interface...
  • Page 14 GP-2300L GP-4301TW 14/59...
  • Page 15 Interface names GP-2300L GP-4301TW Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector Serial Interface (COM1) Serial Interface (COM2) Serial Interface (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet Interface USB Interface (Type A) USB Interface (Type mini B) CF Card Interface Expansion Unit Interface Printer Interface 15/59...
  • Page 16 GP-2301T/S/L GP-4301TW 16/59...
  • Page 17 Interface names GP-2301T/S/L GP-4301TW Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector Serial Interface (COM1) Serial Interface (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet Interface USB Interface (Type A) USB Interface (Type mini B) CF Card Interface Expansion Unit Interface 17/59...
  • Page 18 2.2 Touch Panel specifications GP-4301T/TW adopts the Analog type. Because of it, simultaneous 2-point touch input operaion is not supported. When simultaneous 2-point touch input operation is performed, GP's operation is as described below. GP-4301T: Only the first detected touch is effective. GP-4301TW: When two different points are pushed at the same time,touch input on the middle coordinates between those two points is recognized.

  • Page 19: Display Colors

    2.3 Display Colors (for GP-2300L/2301L only) The display color of GP-2300L/2301L is monochrome, but GP-4301T/TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the display color changes from monochrome to color. When data of a monochrome model is converted to data of a color model with GP-Pro EX, the data may be displayed in colors depending on the version of the Project Converter or settings of the drawing/the parts on the screen.

  • Page 20: Transfer Cable

    And even though the both COM1 and COM2 ports on GP-2300T/S/L are used with RS-232C setting, only the COM1 port can be used for GP-4301T/TW. In this case, please contact our sales office in your region.

  • Page 21: Cf Card Interface

    2.6.2 Printer Connection (for GP-2300T/S/L only) GP-4301T/TW is not equipped with Centronics (parallel) Interface for a printer though GP-2300T/S/L is equipped with it. If the printer for GP-2300T/S/L is used for GP-4301T/TW, a converter that converts USB I/F on GP-4301T/TW to Centronics I/F is required.

  • Page 22: Expansion Unit

    2.6.3 Expansion Unit GP-4301T/TW is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion unit (each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-2300 series cannot be used. 2.6.4 Isolation Unit The isolation unit for GP-2300 series (CA2-ISOALL232-01, CA2-ISOALL422-01) cannot be used for GP-4301T/TW. You can use the RS-232C isolation unit for GP-4301T/TW (CA3-ISO232-01) instead.

  • Page 23: Power Consumption

    2.9 Power Consumption The power consumption of GP-2300 series is different from that of GP-4301T/TW. GP-2300 series GP-4301T/TW 22W or less 10.5W or less For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual. 2.10 Materials/Colors of the body The materials and the colors of GP-2300 series and GP-4301T/TW are as follows: Color Material GP-2300 series...

  • Page 24: Backup Memory

    2.11 Backup Memory (SRAM) When replacing GP-2300L with GP-4301TW, SRAM size becomes smaller (256KB -> 128KB). In case that SRAM size of your project file is more than 128KB after converting GP-2300L project file (*.prw) with GP-Pro EX Project Converter, replace GP-2300L with GP-4301T instead of GP-4301TW.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure

    Check the differences of Check the connection hardware in Chapter 2. specifications in OtasukePro! between GP-4301T/TW [Compatibility of Software] and a PLC in the GP-Pro EX (http://www.pro-face.com/o Device/PLC Connection tasuke/qa/gp3000/replace/s Manual. Remove GP-2300 series. oft/conv/care/3/). Receive screen data from GP-2300 series.

  • Page 26: P Reparation

    ・ GPW-CB03 (USB to PC) ・ GP430-CU02-M or GPW-SET (D-sub 25 pin to PC) * Possible to send/receive a screen via Ethernet (for GP-2300T/S/L only) or with a CF card. Requirements for PC in which GP-Pro EX Ver.3.0 or later is installed...

  • Page 27: R Eceive Screen Data From Gp-2300 Series

    3.3 Receive screen data from GP-2300 series This section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP-2300 series using a transfer cable, GPW-CB02 or GPW-CB03. If you have backed up screen data, this step is unnecessary; skip to the next section [3.4 Convert screen data with the Project Converter].
  • Page 28 (4) In the Communication Port field, select [COM], specify the COM port to which the cable is connected, and click [OK]. If you use a USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03) You can check the COM port for the USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03), which is assigned to the PC, with the Device Manager of Windows.
  • Page 29 (5) Select the [Transfer] menu and click [Receive...]. (6) Specify the location to save the received screen data at and the project file name and save them. 29/59...
  • Page 30 In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-2300 series. It needs to be included in screen data when transferring screen data to the display unit beforehand. The Upload Information is sent to the display unit by default, however, you may check off the box of Upload Information to prevent screen reception by a third party.

  • Page 31: C Onvert Screen Data With The P Roject C Onverter

    Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-2300 series with the GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter. (1) Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs] (or [Programs])->[Pro-face]-> [GP-Pro EX *.**]->[Project Converter] (For the [*.**] part, the version of the software you use is displayed.) (2) The Project Converter starts up and the [Project Converter] dialog box opens.
  • Page 32 (4) In [Convert-To], designate a GP-Pro EX’s project file (*.prx). Click the [Browse…] button and enter a new [File Name] (e.g.: “Product system A.prx”). Click [Save], and a new project file will be set to [Convert-To]. 32/59...
  • Page 33 NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed. 33/59...
  • Page 34 (5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select a replacement model’s name on the pull-down menu. Click [OK]. NOTE When replacing GP-2300L with GP-4301TW, select [GP-4301T] on the pull-down menu.
  • Page 35 If an error message is displayed during conversion, refer to [Project Converter Error Message] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace/soft/conv/project_con verter_error.html) on our Web site called [OtasukePro!] for the cause and the solution. NOTE If the following dialog box appears, CF Card Ouput Folder setting is required.
  • Page 36 (7) After conversion, the [Save convert information] dialog box appears. If you click [Save], you can save the conversion information in a CSV file format. NOTE Because the differences made at the time of conversion from GP-Pro/PBIII for Windows are described in the CSV saved file, the project file (*.prx) after conversion can be checked and modified according to the conversion information.
  • Page 37 When the settings for the both COM1 and COM2 ports are configured for GP-2300T/S/L, the settings for the COM2 port are not converted on GP-Pro EX. If you still need the settings of the COM2 port for GP-2300T/S/L, add Device/PLC setting from [System Settings] on the [Project] menu of GP-Pro EX.

  • Page 38: Change The Display Unit Type

    IMPORTANT ・ In the [Question] dialog box, be sure to select [Yes] and specify the destination folder. If you select [No], images will not be called correctly. ・ GP-4301T/TW that is a replacement model is not equipped with a CF card slot. If a destination folder is created in the work above, the CF card setting will be replaced with the SD card setting automatically.

  • Page 39: T Ransfer Screen Data To Gp-4301T/Tw

    3.6 Transfer screen data to GP-4301T/TW Transfer the project file after conversion to GP-4301T/TW. You can transfer data to GP-4301T/TW via; ・ An USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) ・ An USB data transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1) ・ A commercial USB cable (USB Type A/mini B) ・...
  • Page 40 ・ If the following symptoms appear on Microsoft Windows® 7, go to updating “USB Data Transfer Driver” on [OtasukePro!] for download (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/freesoft/gpproex_transfer.ht - An error occurs when GP-Pro EX or Transfer Tool is installed - An error occurs when data is transferred via a USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01).
  • Page 41 (2) Turn on the power of GP-4301T/TW. The “Initial Start Mode” screen will appear on the display unit. After transferring a project file once, this screen will not appear again. (3) On the GP-Pro EX’s State Toolbar, click the [Transfer Project] icon to open the Transfer Tool.
  • Page 42 (4) Make sure that the [Device] in the “Transfer Settings Information” is set to [USB]. If not, click the [Transfer Setting] button to open the “Transfer Setting” dialog box. Select [USB] in the Communication Port Settings field and click [OK]. (5) Click [Send Project] to start transfer.
  • Page 43 (7) When transfer is completed, the status displayed in the dialog box will change from [Transferring] to [Complete Transfer]. Click [Close] to close the dialog box. The display unit will be reset and a screen of the transferred project file will be displayed.

  • Page 44: D Ifferences Of Software

    3.7 Differences of software 3.7.1 Differences after conversion Check the differences of screen data after conversion from GP-PRO/PBIII to GP-Pro EX. For the details of each item, refer to our website, http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace/soft/conv/care/3/ Differences of Software Touch Panel Type Compatibility of Bit Switch...
  • Page 45 Compatibility of Ladder Monitor Compatibility of J Tag and R Tag Converting Screen Data of DOS Compatibility of Standard Font D Script starts right after screen change or power on. (Compatibility of D Script Trigger Condition) The position shifts when loading a window screen (Compatibility of U Tag) Precautions for using Screen Level Change Compatibility of H tag 45/59...

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Communication With Device/Plc

    Chapter 4 Communication with Device/PLC 4.1 Drivers More connectable drivers will be added. For the devices/PLC each driver supports, see [Connectable Devices] (http://www.pro-face.com/product/soft/gpproex/driver/driver.html). 4.2 Shapes of COM ports GP-2300T/S/L GP-2301T/S/L GP-4301T/TW D-Sub 25 pin (socket) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C/422...

  • Page 47: S Ignals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-2300 series RS-232C or RS-422 (socket) 47/59...
  • Page 48 For GP-4301T/TW RS-232C (plug) *1: RI and VICC of Pin 9 are switched on the software. VCC Output is not protected from overcurrent. Please follow the current rating to avoid false operation or breakdown. 48/59...

  • Page 49: S Ignals Of Com2

    4.3.2 Signals of COM2 For GP-2300T/S/L RS-232C (plug) For GP-2301T/S/L For GP-4301T/TW RS-422/485 (plug) 49/59...

  • Page 50: M Ultilink C Onnection

    For the communication drivers that support serial multi-link, see [Which drivers support serial multilink communication?] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/com_mlnk.ht 4.5 Internal 2-Port feature for Mitsubishi PLC For GP-4501TW, the internal 2-Port feature for Mitsubishi PLC cannot be used. If [GP Setup]->[Mode Settings]->[Option]->[Inernal 2 port] is selected on GP-PRO/PBIII, the following message will appear when converting the project file with the GP-Pro EX Project Converter.

  • Page 51: C Able D Iagram At The Time Of Replacement

    IMPORTANT ・ Please check the connection configurations GP-4301T/TW supports with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual before using a connection cable. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.ht ・ The Siemens MPI connection cable cannot be used. Please refer to the above-mentioned GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual and prepare a connection cable for GP-4301T/TW newly.

  • Page 52: W Hen Using A Rs-232C Connection Cable

    4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-2300 series System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4301T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) To replace GP-2300 series with GP-4301T/TW, prepare the following item. Product Name Model RS-232C 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) CA3-CBLCBT232-01 52/59...
  • Page 53 When using CPU I/F Cable for Mitsubishi PLC… When using CPU I/F Cables for Mitsubishi PLC (GP430-IP10-O/ GP430-IP11-O) with GP-2300 series, be sure to select “VCC” in the Device/PLC Setting on GP-Pro EX after converting a project file, or the communication will not work properly. To change this setting, select [System Settings] ->...
  • Page 54 * For GP-2300T/S/L only: GP-2300T/S/L System Configuration (connecting to COM2) GP-4301T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) *The same cable can be used. 54/59...

  • Page 55: W Hen Using A Rs-422 Connection Cable

    Before connecting to GP-4301T/TW, be sure to change the port setting to [COM2] on Device/PLC Setting of GP-Pro EX. Please check the communication setting with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual just in case. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.ht To replace GP-2300 series with GP-4301T/TW, prepare the following item. Product Name...
  • Page 56 NOTE When using a terminal block adapter (GP070-CN10-O), we recommend you to replace it with a terminal block conversion adapter (PFXZCBADTM1) for GP-4301T/TW. For replacement in this connection method, prepare the following item. Product Name Model Terminal Block Conversion Adapter PFXZCBADTM1 56/59...

  • Page 57: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Changing the setting of the external media to use If a CF card has been used for GP-PRO/PBIII, after GP-2300 series is replaced with GP-4301T/TW with GP-Pro EX, “a CF card” is automatically replaced with “a SD card” for the external media setting.
  • Page 58 [Solution] 1. Change the SD Card setting to the USB storage setting following the steps below. <Procedure> i. Click [Project]->[Information]->[Destination Folder]. ii. Uncheck “Enable SD Card” and check “Enable USB Storage. iii. Click the [Browse] button and specify a destination folder. iv.
  • Page 59 NOTE ・ To see how the tags or the parts of GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows are replaced on GP-Pro EX, refer to [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/) “Feature Comparison between GP-PRO/PBIII and GP-Pro EX” (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace/soft/conv/care/3/co mpare.htm) ・ To check each function setting of GP-Pro EX, refer to GP-Pro EX Reference Manual.

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