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Pro-face GP4000 Series Replacement Manualbook

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GP-37W2->GP4000 Series
Replacement Guidebook
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4th Edition 2014.11
Copyright © 2014.11 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 Easy! Smooth! GP-37W2->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/45 4th 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 GP-4301TW unit. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-37W2 GP-4301TW 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: 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”)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREFACE SAFETY INFORMATION HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 1.1 S GP-37W2 GP-4301TW PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L OCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 2.2 T OUCH ANEL SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 D...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 3.1 W 3.2 P REPARATION 3.3 R GP-37W2 ECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM 3.4 C ONVERT SCREEN DATA WITH THE ROJECT ONVERTER 3.5 T GP-4301TW RANSFER THE SCREEN DATA TO 3.6 D IFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 3.6.1 D IFFERENCES AFTER CONVERSION CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 4.1 D...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Specification Comparison

    Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-37W2 and GP-4301TW GP-37W2 GP-4301TW Monochrome Display Type TFT Color LCD blue mode LCD Display Colors, 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Blue mode, no levels Levels 16,384 colors (with blink) ->See 2.3 Display Resolution QVGA (320x240 pixels) NEW! Panel Cutout...
  • Page 7 D-Sub 9 pin (plug) D-Sub 25 pin (socket) COM1 RS-232C RS-232C/422 ->See 2.6.1 and Chapter4 Serial D-Sub 9 pin (plug) COM2 RS-422/485 ->See 2.6.1 and Chapter4 NEW! Ethernet I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX NEW! Type A ✔ Type mini B ->See 2.5 Tool Connector I/F ✔...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 Compatibility Of Hardware

    Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-37W2 and GP-4301TW are as follows: GP-37W2 GP-4301TW Interface names GP-37W2 GP-4301TW Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector 8/45...

  • Page 9: Touch Panel Specifications

    Serial Interface (COM1) Serial Interface (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet Interface USB Interface (Type A) USB Interface (Type mini B) 2.2 Touch Panel specifications GP-4301TW 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.

  • Page 10: Display Colors

    2.3 Display Colors The display color of GP-37W2 is monochrome blue mode, but GP-4301TW 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 11: Panel Cutout Dimensions

    * Please confirm the display colors of the drawing or the parts on the screens after changing the [Color] setting to “16 Levels Monochrome, 3-Speed Blink”. 2.4 Panel cutout dimensions The size of GP-4301TW is smaller. The panel cutout dimensions of GP-4301TW are different from those of GP-37W2.

  • Page 12: Peripheral Units And Option Units

    USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface. For the models GP-4301TW supports, see [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html). 2.7.2 Isolation Unit The isolation unit for GP-37W2 (CA2-ISOALL232-01 or CA2-ISOALL422-01) cannot be used for GP-4301TW. Instead of it, please use the RS-232C isolation unit for GP-4301TW (CA3-ISO232-01).

  • Page 13: Materials/Colors Of The Body

     Do not use GP4000 series outdoors.  Do not turn on GP4000 series if condensation has occurred inside the device.  When you are continuously using GP4000 series without oxygen, the brightness might decrease. Please ventilate the control panel periodically.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure

    Check the connection hardware in Chapter 2. specifications in between GP-4301TW and a OtasukePro! [Compatibility PLC in the GP-Pro EX Software] Device/PLC Connection (http://www.pro-face.com Manual. /otasuke/qa/gp3000/repla Remove GP-37W2. ce/soft/conv/care/3/). Receive screen data from GP-37W2. Convert GP-37W2 screen data with GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter.

  • Page 15: Preparation

    This step is required if screen data is saved only in the GP unit, not in any other device. 3.2 Preparation Requirements for PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows V4.0 or later is receiving screen data installed. from GP-37W2 Transfer cable (The following three types of cables are available) ・...

  • Page 16: Receive Screen Data From Gp-37W2

    GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package03 (SP2) V7.29. Those who have GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package03 V7.0 can download it from our Web site called [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/update/). GPW-CB03 is supported by GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package02 (SP2) V6.23 or later. You need to install a driver from [Download] on our Web site called [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/driver/)
  • Page 17 (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]. 17/45...
  • Page 18 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...]. 18/45...
  • Page 19 (6) Specify the location to save the received screen data at and the project file name and save them. In case there is no Upload Information 19/45...

  • Page 20: Convert Screen Data With The Project Converter

    “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 21 (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.) (2) The Project Converter starts up and the [Project Converter] dialog box opens.
  • Page 22 (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]. 22/45...
  • Page 23 NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed. 23/45...
  • Page 24 (5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select [GP-4301TW] on the pull-down menu. Click [OK]. 24/45...
  • Page 25 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. 25/45...
  • Page 26 (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 27: Transfer The Screen Data To Gp-4301Tw

    3.5 Transfer the screen data to GP-4301TW Transfer the project file after conversion to GP-4301TW. You can transfer data to GP-4301TW 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 28 ・ 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 29 (2) Trun on the power of GP-4301TW. 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 30 (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 31 (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 32: 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 33 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 33/45...

  • Page 34: 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-37W2 GP-4301TW D-Sub 25 pin (socket) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C/422 RS-232C...

  • Page 35: Signals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-37W2 RS-232C or RS-422 (socket) 35/45...
  • Page 36 For GP-4301TW 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. 36/45...

  • Page 37: Signals Of Com2

    4.3.2 Signals of COM2 For GP-37W2 None For GP-4301TW RS-422/485 (plug) 37/45...

  • Page 38: 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-4301TW, 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 39: Cable Diagram At The Time Of Replacement

    IMPORTANT ・ Please check the connection configurations GP-4301TW 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, 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 40: When Using Ars-232C Connection Cable

    4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-37W2 System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4301TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) To replace GP-37W2 with GP-4301TW, prepare the following item. Product Name Model RS-232C 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) CA3-CBLCBT232-01 40/45...
  • Page 41 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” 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 42: When Using Ars-422 Connection Cable

    Before connecting to GP-4301TW, 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-37W2 with GP-4301TW, prepare the following item. 42/45...
  • Page 43 Product Name Model RS-422 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) PFXZCBCBCVR41 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-4301TW. For replacement in this connection method, prepare the following item. Product Name Model Terminal Block Conversion Adapter...
  • Page 44 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 Please replace to Mitsubishi A connection cable by Pro-face CA3-CBLA-01 GP2000-CBLA/5M-01 Mitsubishi GP2000 series A/QnA PLC CA3-CBLA-01 Mitsubishi GP4000 series A/QnA PLC...
  • Page 45 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 Please replace to Mitsubishi FX connection cable by Pro-face （CA3-CBLFX/5M-01(5m) or CA3-CBLFX/１M-01(1m)）. GP2000-CBLFX/5M-01 Mitsubishi GP2000 series FX PLC GP2000-CBLFX/1M-01 CA3-CBLFX/5M-01(5m)

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