GP2000H Series User Manual (Pro-Designer Compatible)
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Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face GP2000H Series programmable operator interface (hereby referred to as “GP unit”). The GP2000H Series units are the “Handy” type GP units that are hand-held operable. The GP2000H Series units allow you to use the CF Card without attaching separately sold expansion units.
• To prevent any possibility of bodily injury or material dam- age, design your system so that equipment will not mal- function due to a communication fault between the GP unit and its host controller. GP2000H Series User Manual...
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ON, your backlight is burned out. It is recommended to use the feature that disables the de- vice operation to prevent accidental machine misoperation when a backlight burnout is detected automatically. GP2000H Series User Manual...
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If the battery is incorrectly replaced (reversed positive [+] and negative [-] ends), the battery may explode. Therefore, Pro-face recommends that you contact your local GP distributor for instructions before replacing or changing the battery.
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GP unit’s CF Card Access Switch OFF, and make sure that the ACCESS lamp is not lit. • While a CF Card is being accessed, NEVER: • turn OFF the GP • reset the GP • insert a CF Card • remove a CF Card GP2000H Series User Manual...
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Prior to performing these operations, create and use a special GP application screen that will prevent access to the CF Card. • Use Pro-face’s CF Cards. Other manufacturers’ CF Cards are not compatible with the specifications. GP Unit Disposal Cautions •...
LCD. Therefore, be sure to store the panel only in areas where temperatures are within the ranges specified in this manual. • Do not connect or disconnect the communication cable to the host machine while the power is ON. GP2000H Series User Manual...
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*1 The backlight’s brightness may vary or its lighting may be delayed if the voltage provided is low — even if still within the range of rated voltage listed in the specifications. GP2000H Series User Manual...
Preface GP2000H Series Models The GP2000H Series, in this manual, refers to the following GP unit model numbers: Series Name Model Name Model Type Comments GP-2301H GP-2301HL GP2301H-LG41-24V UL/c-UL (CSA) GP2000H GP-2301HS GP2301H-SC41-24V Series Approved, GP-2401H Series GP-2401HT GP2401H-TC41-24V CE Marked...
*1 The CF Card Interface Guard is used in a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 environment. Units that are Revision A or later correspond to a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 rating. For a description of how to identify your unit’s revision code, see Page 13. GP2000H Series User Manual...
Preface Revision Information Revision information can be found on your GP unit’s rear-face Pro-face label. The bottom- most [REV] row’s asterisk (*) mark indicates the Revision character. In the example shown below, the asterisk indicates that this unit’s Revision character is “D”.
Controller Cable (3M)* (PLCs, etc.) Special Purpose GP2000H-D232-3M RS-232C Conversion Adapter GP2000H-AP232 GP2000H Series S p e c i a l DC 24V PurposeRS-232C Dsub Cable (10M)* GP2000H-D232-10M GP2000H Series GP-H70 Series RS-232C Conversion Special Purpose RS232C Conversion Adapter(GP-H70 Series)
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GP Unit DC 24V GP2000H Series Special P u r p o s e R S - 4 2 2 C a b l e (3M)* GP2000H-C422-3M GP2000H Series Special Purpose Mitsubishi PLC RS-422 Cable (10M)* 2-Port Adapter II GP2000H-C422-10M (GP070-MD11)
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DC 24V Interface • External Output • Interface Pro-Designer Data Transfer Cable Personal GPW-CB02 Computer* CF Card GP077-CF20 GP077-CF30 *1 Certain PCs cannot be used in this system. For details: Refer to the Pro-Designer On-line Help. GP2000H Series User Manual 1–3...
Connects the GP to a personal computer. T ransfers screen data and user programs. External Interfaces Product Name Model No. Description GP2000H Series Special Purpose RS-232C Cable GP2000H-C232-3M (3M) GP2000H Series Special Purpose RS-422 Cable Interface cables GP2000H-C422-3M between the host...
*1 The CF Card Interface Guard is used in a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 environment. Units that are Revision A or later correspond to a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 rating. For a description of how to identify your unit’s revision code, see the Preface - Page 13. GP2000H Series User Manual 1–5...
Allowable Voltage Drop 15W max. Power Consumption 30A max. In-Rush Current AC 500V 20mA for 1 minute (between charging and FG terminals) Voltage Endurance 20MΩ or more at DC 500V (between charging and FG terminals) Insulation Resistance GP2000H Series User Manual 2–1...
Units that are Revision A or later correspond to a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 rating. For a description of how to identify your unit’s revision code, see Preface - Page 13. *2 Not including the CF Card Interface Guard Attachment Screws or the Emergency Switch Guard. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–2...
C max. • 1.5 years when the battery’s ambient temperature is 60 C max. When used for backup: • Approximately 60 days, with a fully charged battery • Approximately six (6) days, with a half-charged battery GP2000H Series User Manual 2–3...
CSA C22.2 No.14 (Recognized) Applicable Standard ISO 13849-1, EN954-1, JIS B 9705-1 *1 Overall system may not meet these standards if implemented outside these param- eters. Be sure to follow these standards when designing the system. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–4...
GP unit, where the cable cover is opened. • Pin #7 (VCC) DC 5V Output is not protected. Use only the desig- nated level of current. • Use Digital’s GP2000H Series connection cable to connect a serial interface. 2.3.1 External Interfaces Serial Interface This interface can be either RS-232C or RS-422.
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Power Input: 0V Frame Ground • Be sure to connect the FG terminal to an earth. Otherwise, the cable may be influenced by noise. • Use Digital’s GP2000H Series connection cable to connect a DC 24V Interface. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–7...
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Rated Voltage: DC 24V 300mA (Min. applicable load: DC 24V 4mA min.) 3-Position Enable Switch 1B ENB1B (A Contact) 3-Position Enable Switch 1A (A Contact) ENB1A Rated Voltage: DC 24V 300mA (Min. applicable load: DC 24V 4mA min.) GP2000H Series User Manual 2–8...
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• Pin #7 (DOUT.GND) is used as a common ground with #2 (DOUT0.C) and #4 (DOUT1.C). • Use Digital’s GP2000H Series connection cable to connect an exter- nal output interface. Emergency Switch When the Emergency Switch is pressed, the external output interface pin ener- gized states are as follows.
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Rated Current: 300mA (MAX) GP2000H Unit SOURCE Type Isolation Rated Voltage: DC 24V Rated Current: 300mA (MAX) GP2000H Unit *1 When the load changes to induced load, install a surge protector on the load side. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–10...
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Correct resistance load (Min. Applicable Load: DC 5V 1mA) Isolation Rated Voltage: DC 24V Rated Current: 300mA GP2000H Unit *1 When the load changes to induced load, install a surge protector on the load side. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–11...
Indicates the Operation Switch or the Green 3-Point Enable Switch is ON. Conditions other than the above. Not Lit E: Operation Switch F: Emergency Switch G: Emergency Switch Guard Hole Covers H: Function Switches GP-2301H: 11 switches GP-2401H: 15 switches GP2000H Series User Manual 2–12...
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P: CF Card Start Switch When this is turned ON, the tool program in the CF Card will run when the GP unit CF Cover Open is started. Q: Tool Connector Connect the data transfer cable here. GP2000H Series User Manual 2–13...
2.5.1 GP-2301H Series / GP-2401H Series External Dimensions Even though only the GP2401H-TC41-24V is shown below, the dimensions of the GP2301H-LG41-24V and the GP2301H-SC41-24V are the same. Unit: mm [in.] 253 [9.96] Side Front 75 [2.95] Rear 4-M4 Depth: 8 [0.31] GP2000H Series User Manual 2–14...
3.1.1 Wall Mount Adapter / Swivel Mount Arm The GP2000H Series unit can be attached to either a Wall Mount Adapter or a commercial arm, as follows: Attaching the GP2000H to the Wall Mount Adapter...
3.1.2 Hand Strap Attaching the Hand Strap The hand strap that attaches to the GP2000H Series unit is used to hold the GP unit by hand, and to prevent it from dropping during use. Attach the hand strap using the following procedure (images of the GP-2301H are used, but the proce- dure is the same for the GP-2401H): 1.
3.1.3 Neck Strap Attaching the Neck Strap The neck strap that attaches to the GP2000H Series unit is used to hang the GP unit from the user’s neck, and to prevent it from dropping during use. Attach the neck strap using the following procedure (images of the GP-2301H are used, but the procedure is the same for the GP-2401H): 1.
Chapter 3 – Handling and Wiring Interface / Switch Guards This section explains how to install the CF Card Interface Guard and Emergency Switch Guard included in the GP2000H Series unit’s packing box. 3.2.1 CF Card Interface Guard Attaching the CF Card Interface Guard...
Do NOT use excessive force, which may damage the GP unit. Use a torque of only 0.5 N•m to tighten the screws. The GP2000H unit with the Emer- gency Switch Guard attached will look like the diagram on the right. GP2000H Series User Manual 3–5...
GP unit’s power cord. Use the GP2000H Series connection cable to connect to serial interface, DC 24V interface, external output interface. The connectable cables (sold separately) are listed below.
* These screws cannot be removed. GP2000H unit’s Gasket Interface Connector Cord Guard 2. Connect each of the cable’s three (3) connectors to its corresponding inter- face connector (see below). Cable Cable GP2000H Cover Unit’s Gasket Cable GP2000H Series User Manual 3–7...
However, the cable must be wired as shown in the figure below to set it correctly. The factory setting is as the figure below. 3-Position Enable Switch cover Wire the cable here! (Connector for the GP2000H Unit) GP2000H Series User Manual 3–8...
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Disabled Touch Input Available Touch Input Available For information about Pro-Designer setup, refer to the Pro-Designer On-line Help. • The rear 3-Position Enable Switch’s position and the front Operation Enable Switch settings are NOT related. GP2000H Series User Manual 3–9...
Chapter 3 – Handling and Wiring 3.3.4 Switching DOUT Output Current Direction GP2000H Series units can switch the direction of the DOUT output current. As shown below, each direction corresponds to either Sink output or Source output. The factory setting is for Sink type output.
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Output SourceSetting * You can use the words “SINK” and “SOURCE” on the main circuit board to orient/ check the Output Sink/ Source unit. 5) Re-attach the Stopper and re-attach the Cable Cover. GP2000H Series User Manual 3–11...
To prevent an electrical shock, be sure to unplug the GP unit’s power cord from the main power supply prior to attaching or detaching any connectors to or from the GP unit. CF Card Cover Tool Connector GP2000H Series User Manual 3–12...
• Do NOT drop or strike the CF Card against other objects. • Keep the CF Card dry. • Do NOT touch the CF Card connectors. • Do NOT disassemble or modify the CF Card. GP2000H Series User Manual 3–13...
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2. Turn OFF the CF Card Access Switch, and make sure that the CF Card Access LED is turned OFF. 3. Press the ejector button to remove the CF Card. Ejector Button CF Card Access Switch GP2000H Series User Manual 3–14...
3. In this mode, the two tabs, [Offline] and [System] are available. Simply touch the desired tab to bring up those settings. The following screen shows the [Offline] area’s selections. (The GP-2301H screen will look different, however, the features/selections are the same.) GP2000H Series User Manual 4–1...
Chapter 4 – Settings Offline • Network • Buzzer • Backlight • Self Test • OP. Switch System • Stylus • Date/Time • Restart • Ver. Info. • Language • Memory GP2000H Series User Manual 4–2...
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Chapter 4 – Settings 4.1.1 Offline Network This cannot be set with GP2000H Series units. Touch Buzzer The following buzzer sound settings are available. The factory setting is [Press Touch Object]. • [None] Selecting this will turn the buzzer off.
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OP. Switch The following sets the operation switch “Enabled/Disabled”. Setting Procedure 1. In the [Settings] menu, touch the [Offline] tab. 2. Touch the [OP. Switch] icon. 3. Turn the [Enable Operation Switch] check box ON. GP2000H Series User Manual 4–4...
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Designates the language used with System screens and User Applications. Setting Procedure 1. In the [Settings] menu, touch the [System] tab. 2. Touch the [Language] icon. 3. Touch/select the desired language for the [System] and [User Application] items. GP2000H Series User Manual 4–5...
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Chapter 4 – Settings Memory Displays the total amount of memory, and the amount of memory currentry being used. Setting Procedure 1. In the [Settings] menu, touch the [System] tab. 2. Touch the [Memory] icon. GP2000H Series User Manual 4–6...
If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local GP distributor. When a problem cannot be solved For hardware and software problems, contact the distributor where you bought the GP unit. GP2000H Series User Manual 5–1...
Designer? Is the Device/PLC connection cable Refer to the Device/PLC s manual and correctly connected? correctly connect the cable. See 3.3 Wiring Cautions Did the above procedure correct the If not, -> Hardware problem problem? GP2000H Series User Manual 5–2...
• Disp Pattern • Touch Panel *1*2 • COM 1 • COM 2 • Video Memory *1 This item must be prepared by the user (cable, connector, etc.). *2 Cannot be used with GP2000H Series units. GP2000H Series User Manual 5–3...
This item is used to check video memory (memory used for screen display). Use this feature when your screen display is not correct. This result of this test will be either [OK] (no problem) or [NG](problem). *1 Cannot be used with GP2000H Series units. GP2000H Series User Manual 5–4...
• Is the operating atmosphere free of corrosive gasses? Electrical Specifications • Is the input voltage (DC 19.2V to DC 28.8V) appropriate? Related Items • Are all power cords and cables connected properly? Have any become loose? GP2000H Series User Manual 6–1...
USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNS OUT is set to NO, the GP unit’s touch panel will be disabled. GP2000H Series units use a CFL, long-life type backlight. The actual life of the backlight, however, depends on the GP unit’s operating conditions, and replace- ment may be required.
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