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GP/ST-3500 Series→GP4000 Series
Replacement Guidebook
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Fourth Edition Apr. 2012
Copyright © 2012.4 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Easy! Smooth! GP/ST-3500 Series→GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/49 Fourth Edition Apr. 2012 Copyright © 2012.4 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP/ST-3500 series with a unit in GP-4501T/TW. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-4501T*1 GP-3500S GP-4501TW*1 GP-3500L GP-4501TW ST-3501T GP-4501T ST-3501C GP-4501TW A recommended substitution differs depending on a power supply type of the model you use.
  • Page 3 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”/7.0W”) 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 CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 1.1 S GP-3500S GP-4501T PECIFICATIONS OF 1.2 S GP-3500S GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF 1.3 S GP-3500L GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF 1.4 S ST-3501T GP-4501T PECIFICATIONS OF 1.5 S ST-3501C GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L...
  • Page 5 2.7.4 I GP-3500S/L SOLATION ONLY 2.8 P OWER ONNECTOR 2.9 B ACKUP ATTERY 2.9 P OWER ONSUMPTION 2.10 M ATERIALS OLORS OF THE BODY CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 3.1 W 3.2 P REPARATION 3.3 R GP/ST-3500 ECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM SERIES 3.4 C HANGE THE...

  • Page 6: And Gp-4501T

    Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-3500S and GP-4501T GP-3500S GP-4501T Display Type STN color LCD TFT Color LCD Display Colors 4,096 colors 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 259(W)×201(H) 301.5(W)×227.5(H) Dimensions (mm) →See 2.4...
  • Page 7 SD Card I/F NEW! ✔ Type A ✔ ✔ USB I/F →See 2.5 Type mini B Printer I/F USB (Type A) Auxiliary I/O I/F →See 2.6.2 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F →See 2.7.3 ✔ 7/49...

  • Page 8: And Gp-4501Tw

    1.2 Specifications of GP-3500S and GP-4501TW GP-3500S GP-4501TW Display Type STN color LCD TFT Color LCD Display Colors 4,096 colors 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 301.5(W)×227.5(H) Dimensions (mm) External 313(W)×239(H)×56(D) 315(W)×241(H)×56(D) Dimensions (mm) Touch Panel Type...
  • Page 9 Type A ✔ ✔ →See 2.5 Type mini B Printer I/F USB (Type A) Auxiliary I/O I/F →See 2.6.2 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F →See 2.7.3 ✔ 9/49...

  • Page 10: Specifications Of Gp-3500L

    1.3 Specifications of GP-3500L and GP-4501TW GP-3500L GP-4501TW Display Type STN color LCD TFT Color LCD Display Colors Monochrome LCD 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 301.5(W)×227.5(H) Dimensions (mm) External 313(W)×239(H)×56(D) 315(W)×241(H)×56(D)
  • Page 11 Type A ✔ ✔ →See 2.5 Type mini B Printer I/F USB (Type A) Auxiliary I/O I/F →See 2.6.2 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F →See 2.7.3 ✔ 11/49...

  • Page 12: Specifications Of St-3501T

    1.4 Specifications of ST-3501T and GP-4501T ST-3501T GP-4501T Display Type TFT Color LCD 256 colors (without blink)/ Display Colors 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 64 colors (with blink) 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 259(W)×201(H) Dimensions (mm) External 270.5(W)×212.5(H)×57(D) 272.5(W)×214.5(H)×57(D)

  • Page 13: Specifications Of St-3501C

    1.5 Specifications of ST-3501C and GP-4501TW ST-3501C GP-4501TW Display Type Color LCD TFT Color LCD Display Colors 16 colors 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 301.5(W)×227.5(H) 259(W)×201(H) Dimensions (mm) →See 2.4 External 270.5(W)×212.5(H)×57(D) 315(W)×241(H)×56(D)

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Compatibility Of Hardware

    Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-3500S, ST-3500T and GP-4501T GP-3500S ST-3501T GP-4501T 14/49...
  • Page 15 Interface names GP-3500S ST-3501T GP-4501T Power Input Terminal Bl ock (AC type)/ Pow er Connector (DC type) Serial I/F (COM1) Serial I/F (COM2) Ethernet I/F Ethernet I/F USB I/F (Type A) I/F (Type min i B) SD Card I/F CF Card I/F pansion Unit I/F Auxiliary I/O / Soun...

  • Page 16: Connector Locations Of

    Connector locations of GP-3500S/L, ST-3501C and GP-4501TW GP-3500S/L ST-3501C GP-4501TW 16/49...

  • Page 17: Touch Panel Specifications

    GP4000 Series Model Number. 2.3 Display Colors The display type of GP-3500L and ST-3501C (when using a monochrome mode) is a monochrome LCD, but GP-4501T/TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the black and white display changes to the color one.

  • Page 18: Panel Cutout Dimensions

    2.4 Panel Cutout Dimensions The size of GP-4501T gets smaller. The panel cutout dimensions of GP-4501T are different from those of GP-3500S. Attachment (model: CA4-ATM10-01) for installing GP-4501T is available and you can use it when replacing GP-3500S with GP-4501T. For replacing ST-3501C with GP-4501TW, the panel cutout dimensions get larger.

  • Page 19: Interface

    2.6 Interface 2.6.1 Serial Interface The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of GP3000 series are different from those of GP-4501T/TW. To know the details about them, see [4.2 Shapes of COM ports] and [4.3 Signals of ports]. Because of it, the existing PLC connection cables cannot be used as they are.

  • Page 20: Cf Card Interface

    USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface. But a barcode reader cannot be connected to its serial interface. For the models GP-4501T/TW supports, see [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html). 2.7.2 Printer connection Like GP/ST-3500 series, GP-4501T/TW allows you to connect a printer on its USB interface (Type A).

  • Page 21: Expansion Unit

    .3 Expansion Unit (for GP-3500S/L only) GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion unit (each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP3000 series cannot be used. .4 Isolation Unit (for GP-3500S/L only) RS-485 isolation unit for GP-3500 series (CA3-ISO485-01) cannot be used for GP-4501T/TW.

  • Page 22: Power Consumption

    The power consumption of GP/ST-3500 series is different from that of GP-4501T/TW. AC Type DC Type 90VA or lower (AC100V) GP-3500S 108VA or lower (AC240V) 50W or lower GP-3500L 90VA or lower (AC100V) ST-3501T/C 45W or lower 108VA or lower (AC240V) 44VA or lower (AC100V) GP-4501T...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure

    Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure 3.1 Work Flow Installation Screen Communication Receive screen data from Check the connection Check the compatibility of GP/ST-3500 series. between GP-4501T/TW hardware in Chapter 2. and a PLC in the GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual. Remove GP3000/ST3000 Change the received data series.

  • Page 24: Preparation

    Please use the same version or later as or than that of the software used during creating screens on GP/ST-3500 series. If you don’t know the version, we recommend you to use the newest version. For the newest version, you can download the transfer tool from our web site called [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/freesoft/gpproex_transfer.htm). 24/49...

  • Page 25: Receive Screen Data From Gp/St-3500 Series

    3.3 Receive screen data from GP/ST-3500 series You can transfer data to GP/ST-3500 series via; ・ A USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) ・ A CF card/USB storage device ・ Ethernet But this section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP/ST-3500 series using a USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01).
  • Page 26 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.htm) - 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 27 (2) Start the Transfer Tool of GP-Pro EX. (3) 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]. 27/49...
  • Page 28 (4) Start GP-Pro EX Transfer Tool and click the [Receive Project] button. (5) Click [Receive Project], and the following dialog box will appear. Specify a place to save the received data in and a project file name, and then click [Save] to start transfer.
  • Page 29 (6) The following dialog box appears during transfer and you can check the communication status. (The display unit enters the Transferring mode and communication with the device such as a PLC is terminated.) Display Screen NOTE ・ If you receive the project files that use CF card data such as Recipe Function (CSV data), the following dialog box will appear during transfer.

  • Page 30: Change The Display Unit Type

    (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. (8) Close the Transfer Tool. 3.4 Change the Display Unit Type Open the received project file (*.prx) of GP/ST-3500 series on GP-Pro EX and change the display unit type to GP-4501T/TW.

  • Page 31: Transfer The Screen Data To Gp-4501T/Tw

    3.5 Transfer the screen data to GP-4501T/TW Transfer the project file after the display unit type change to GP-4501T/TW. You can transfer data to GP-4501T/TW via; ・ A USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) ・ A USB data transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1) ・...
  • Page 32 [Finish]. ・ 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/update/proex/proex/v260/g pproex_usb_transfer.htm). - 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 33 (2) Trun on the power of GP-4501T/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 34 (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 35: Differences Of Software

    (9) Click the [X] mark on top right of the screen or [Project]->[Exit] to close GP-Pro 3.6 Differences of software Some functions supported by GP/ST-3500 series are not supported by GP-4501T/TW. For details of the supported parts and functions, refer to [Supported Featuers] of GP-Pro EX Reference Manual (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/refer/gpproex.htm). 35/49...

  • Page 36: Chapter 4 Communication With Device/Plc

    Chapter 4 Communication with Device/PLC 4.1 Driver list 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). 36/49...

  • Page 37: Shapes Of Com Ports

    4.2 Shapes of COM ports GP-3500S/L ST-3501T/C GP-4501T/TW D-Sub 9 pin (plug) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C/422/485 RS-232C COM1 D-Sub 9 pin (socket) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-422/485 RS-422/485 COM2 NOTE ・ If you use the connecting cable that was used for GP/ST-3500 series, see [4.5 Cable Diagram at the time of replacement].

  • Page 38: Signals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-3500S/L 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. RS-422/485 (plug) 38/49...
  • Page 39 For ST-3501T/C 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. 39/49...
  • Page 40 For GP-4501T/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. 40/49...

  • Page 41: Signals Of Com2

    4.3.2 Signals of COM2 For GP-3500S/L RS-422/485 (socket) For ST-3501T/C RS-422/485 (plug) 41/49...

  • Page 42: Multilink Connection

    For GP-4501T/TW RS-422/485 (plug) 4.4 Multilink Connection 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 42/49...

  • Page 43: Cable Diagram At The Time Of Replacement

    GP-4501T/TW. (The cable diagram can be still used.) Before GP-4501T/TW is connected, be sure to change the port setting to COM2 on the Device/PLC setting. Also, please check the communication settings with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual just in case. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.htm 43/49...
  • Page 44 ・ The cable used for connection to GP-3500S/L via COM2 can be used for GP-4501T/TW only in the following case with a COM Port Conversion Adapter (CA3-ADPCOM-01) added. IMPORTANT The user-created cable for connection to GP-3500S via COM2 can’t be used for GP-4501T/TW.
  • Page 45 GP-3500S/L is replaced with GP-4501T/TW, only the COM2 port can be used on GP-4501T/TW for RS-422/485 connection. Using a USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter (PFXZCBCBCVUSR41) allows you to use GP-4501T/TW’ USB interface as RS-422/485 serial interface for connection. For more information, please refer to USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter Installation Guide. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/manual/cgi/manual.cgi?mode=33 &cat=3) 45/49...
  • Page 46 IMPORTANT When using USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter (PFXZCBCBCVUSR41) with a Display unit, the external devices you can connect to its serial interface (RS-422/485) are limited. For more information, please refer to GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.ht 46/49...

  • Page 47: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Changing the setting of the external media to use If a CF card is used for GP/ST-3500 series, after the display unit type of the project file is changed to GP-4501T/TW, “a CF card” is automatically replaced with “a SD card” for the external media setting.
  • Page 48 [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 49 NOTE To check each function setting of GP-Pro EX, refer to GP-Pro EX Reference Manual. 2. Check and change the destination folder setting following the steps below. i. Click [Project]->[Information]->[Destination Folder]. ii. The current setting is displayed. iii. After changing it, click [OK] to confirm the setting. iv.

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