Pro-face GP4000M Series Installation/Replacement Manual
Pro-face GP4000M Series Installation/Replacement Manual

Pro-face GP4000M Series Installation/Replacement Manual

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GP-37W2  GP4000M Series
Replacement Guidebook
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3rd Edition 2014.11
Copyright © 2014.11 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Easy! Smooth! GP-37W2  GP4000M Series Replacement Guidebook 1/46 3rd Edition 2014.11 Copyright © 2014.11 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2: Preface

    Preface This manual introduces the procedures to replace a GP-37W2 unit with a GP4X01TM unit. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-37W2 GP-4301TM Safety Information HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Before operating any of these products, be sure to read all related manuals thoroughly. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury or unintended equipment damage.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREFACE CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 1.1 S GP-37W2 GP-4301TM PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L OCATIONS OF CONNECTORS 2.2 T OUCH ANEL SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 D ISPLAY OLORS 2.4 P ANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 2.5 E XTERNAL IMENSIONS 2.6 T RANSFER CABLE...
  • Page 4 3.6 D IFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 3.6.1 D IFFERENCES AFTER CONVERSION 3.6.2 D GP-4301TM IFFERENCES MADE AT THE TIME OF CHANGE TO CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 4.1 D RIVER LIST 4.2 S HAPES OF PORTS 4.3 S IGNALS OF PORTS 4.4 M ULTILINK ONNECTION...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Specification Comparison

    Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-37W2 and GP-4301TM GP-37W2 GP-4301TM Display Type Monochrome blue mode LCD NEW! TFT Color LCD Display Colors, Blue mode, no levels 65,536 colors Levels Display Resolution QVGA (320x240 pixels) Panle Cutout 191.5(W)x141.5(W) NEW! φ22mm ->See 2.4 Dimensions (mm)
  • Page 6: Chapter 2 Compatibility Of Hardware

    Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connectors Connector locations on GP-37W2 and GP-4301TM are as follows: GP-37W2 GP-4301TM Interface names GP-37W2 GP-4301TM Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector Serial I/F (COM1) Tool Connector Ethernet I/F USB I/F (Type A) USB I/F (miniB) 6/46...
  • Page 7: Touch Panel Specifications

    2.2 Touch Panel specifications GP-4301TM adopts the Analog type. For the Analog type, even if you touch two points at the same time, it’s recognized that the coordinates located between these two points are touched. If you have applied the two-point touch input on GP-37W2, we recommend you to change to the one-point touch input using the switch delay function of GP-Pro EX.
  • Page 8: External Dimensions

    2.5 External Dimensions For GP-4301TM, the front face display module (display part) and the back face main module are separated. Compared with GP-37W2, the tickness of the part appearing on the installation panel differs. GP-37W2 GP-4301TM (the thickness of the front 17.5mm bezel) 52mm...
  • Page 9: Memory

    USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface. For the models GP-4301TM supports, see [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html). And if you connect a barcode reader to GP-4301TM, be sure to supply power to the barcode reader from an external power source (such as a USB hub supporting self-power supply).
  • Page 10: Power Consumption

    2.11 Power Consumption The power consumption of GP-37W2 is different form that of GP-4301TM. GP-37W2 GP-4301TM 20W or less 6.8W or less For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual. 2.12 Other Notes  Do not expose GP4000 series to direct sunlight. ...
  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure

    Chapter 2. specifications in the booklet between GP-4301TM and [Compatibility of Software] PLC in the GP-Pro EX on OtasukePro! Device/PLC Connection Remove GP-37W2. (http://www.pro-face.com/ Manual. otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace /soft/conv/care/3/) Receive the screen data from GP-37W2. Convert the data with GP-Pro EX’s Project...
  • Page 12: Preparation

    C-Package03 (SP2) Ver. 7.29. If the version of GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package03 that you currently use is version 7.0, upgrade it on our website [Otasuke Pro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/update/) GPW-CB03 is compliant with GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package02 (SP2) Ver. 6.23 or later.
  • Page 13: Receive Screen Data From Gp-37W2

    (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/driver/). 3.3 Receive screen data from GP-37W2 This section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP-37W2 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...
  • Page 14 (3) On the [Transfer] window, select the [Setup] menu and click [Transfer Settings…]. (4) In the Communication Port field, select [COM], specify the COM port to which the cable is connected, and click [OK]. 14/46...
  • Page 15 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. (5) Select the [Transfer] menu and click [Receive…]. (6) Specify the location to save the received screen data in and the project file name and save.
  • Page 16 In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-37W2. 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 17: Convert Screen Data With The Project Converter

    Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-37W2 with the GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter and change the model setting to GP-4301TM. (1) Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs] (or [Programs])-> [Pro-face]-> [GP-Pro EX *.**]->[Project Converter]. (For this part, [*.**], the version of the software you use is displayed.)
  • Page 18 (2) The Project Converter starts up and the [Project Converter] dialog box opens. Select [Project File (*.PRW)] in the [Data Type]. (3) Click the [Browse…] button and select a project file (e.g.: “Project system A.prw”). Click [Open], and the file will be set in [Convert-From]. 18/46...
  • Page 19 (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]. 19/46...
  • Page 20 NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed. (5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. 20/46...
  • Page 21 (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select [GP-4301TM] on the pull-down menu. Click [OK]. 21/46...
  • Page 22 If an error message is displayed during conversion… 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. 22/46...
  • Page 23 (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 saved file, the project file (*.prx) after conversion can be checked and modified according to the conversion information.
  • Page 24 NOTE ・ If you change the Display Unit, the parts or the function settings that do not support GP-4301TM are deleted, initialized, or changed. For the functions GP-4301TM doesn’t support and the important notes, see [3.6.2 Differences made at the time of change to GP-4301TM].
  • Page 25: Transfer Screen Data To Gp-4301Tm

    3.5 Transfer screen data to GP-4301TM Thransfer the converted project file to GP-4301TM. Although you can transfer data to GP-4301TM via a USB transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1), a commercial USB cable (USB A/mini-B), a USB flash drive, or Ethernet, this section explains, as an example, how to transfer screen data with a USB transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1).
  • Page 26 (2) Turn on the power of GP-4301TM. 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 27 (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 28 (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 29: Differences Of Software

    3.6 Differences of software 3.6.1 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 30 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 30/46...
  • Page 31: Differences Made At The Time Of Change To Gp-4301Tm

    In the Sampling settings, only the [Display/Save As CSV, Printing Language] setting that is not supported by GP-4301TM is deleted. NOTE For details of GP-Pro EX’s parts and functions that cannot be used or have restrictions on GP-4301TM, refer to [For Those Using GP-4*01TM] in the GP-Pro EX Reference Manual. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/soft/gpproex/new/refer/me rgedProjects/welcome/welcome_rr_gm4000.htm). 31/46...
  • Page 32: 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). 32/46...
  • Page 33: Shapes Of Com Ports

    4.2 Shapes of COM ports GP-37W2 GP-4301TM D-Sub 25 pin (socket) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C/422 RS-232C/422/485 COM1 NOTE The COM1 port on GP-4301TM is D-Sub 9-pin plug. The COM1 port on GP-37W2 is D-Sub 25-pin socket. The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector are different from those of GP-4301TM.
  • Page 34: Signals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports For GP-37W2 RS-232C or RS-422 (socket) 34/46...
  • Page 35 For GP-4301TM RS-232C (plug) * Unlike GP-37W2, there’s no VCC output. RS-485 (422) (plug) 35/46...
  • Page 36: 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 4.5 Internal 2-Port feature for Mitsubishi PLC For GP-4301TM, 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 37: Cable Diagram At The Time Of Replacement

    IMPORTANT ・ Please check the connection configurations GP-4301TM supports with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual before using the connection cable. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.htm ・ The Siemens MPI connection cable, MPI adapter (GP070-MPI-41) cannot be used. Please refer to the above-mentioned GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual and prepare a connection cable for GP-4301TW newly.
  • Page 38: When Using Ars-232C Connection Cable

    4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-37W2 System Configuration GP-4301TM System Configuration To replace GP-37W2 with GP-4301TM, prepare the following thing. Product Name Model RS-232C 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) CA3-CBLCBT232-01 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-37W2, be sure to select “VCC”...
  • Page 39: When Using Ars-422 Connection Cable

    4.6.2 When using a RS-422 connection cable GP-37W2 System Configuration GP-4301TM System Configuration To replace GP-37W2 with GP-4301TM, prepare the following things. Product Name Model RS-422 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) CA3-CBLCBT422-01 COM Port Conversion Adapter CA3-ADPCOM-01 39/46...
  • Page 40 NOTE When using a terminal block adapter (GP070-CN10-O), we recommend you to use a connector terminal adapter (CA3-ADPTRM-01) for replacement. For replacement in this connection method, prepare the following things. Product Name Model Connector terminal adapter CA3-ADPTRM-01 COM Port Conversion Adapter CA3-ADPCOM-01 40/46...
  • Page 41 When using Mitsubishi A/QnA series(CPU Direct) connection cable (GP2000-CBLA/5M-01) * Including User-created cable cannot be used. 9/25-pin Conversion Cable CA3-CBLA-01 Please replace to Mitsubishi A connection cable by Pro-face ( GP2000-CBLA/5M-01 Mitsubishi GP-37W2 A/QnA PLC CA3-CBLA-01 Mitsubishi GP-4301TM A/QnA PLC...
  • Page 42 When using Mitsubishi FX series(CPU Direct) connection cable (GP2000-CBLFX/5M-01, GP2000-CBLFX/1M-01) * Including User-created cable cannot be used. 9/25-pin Conversion Cable (CA3-CBLFX/5M-01(5m) or Please replace to Mitsubishi FX connection cable by Pro-face CA3-CBLFX/1M-01(1m)). GP2000-CBLFX/5M-01 Mitsubishi GP37W2 FX PLC GP2000-CBLFX/1M-01 CA3-CBLFX/5M-01(5m) Mitsubishi...
  • Page 43: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 When the Display Unit type cannot be changed Depending on a project file’s function setting, the following message may appear and the Display Unit may not be able to be changed to GP-4301TM. [Cause] - Logic settings are made. ->Solution (1)-1 - L system variables are used.
  • Page 44 [Cause] [Master] is selected in [Ether Multilink Settings]. -> Solution (3)-1 [Solutions] (1)-1: Logic settings are made. Because GP-4301TM does not support Logic Function, if logic settings are made, the Display Unit cannot be changed. Open the logic screens, check the logic settings, and delete them.
  • Page 45 (1)-3: I/O settings are made. GP-4301TM does not support I/O Connection. If I/O Settings are made, the Display Unit cannot be changed. Click [Project]->[System Settings]->[I/O Driver] and check the displayed I/O settings. (1)-4: Variables that do not support Symbol Variable Setting are registered. GP-4301TM supports only the variables of [Word Address] or [Bit Address].
  • Page 46 (2)-3: The function using the unsupported port (COM2) is set. COM1 is the only one port that GP-4301TM has. If COM2 is selected for [Port] in the [Script] setting, the Display Unit cannot be changed. Click [Project]->[System Settings]->[Script]. Check the displayed port setting of Script.

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