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Replacement Guidebook
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Second Edition Mar. 2012
Copyright © 2012.3 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Page 1 GP-577R Series→GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/48 Second Edition Mar. 2012 Copyright © 2012.3 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Preface This manual introduces the procedures to replace a GP-577RT/S unit with a unit in GP-4501T/TW. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-4501T*1 GP-577RT/S GP-4501TW*1 A recommended substitution differs depending on a power supply type of the model you use. When replacing AC power supply type When replacing DC power supply type (GP577R-TC11/GP577R-SC11);...
  • 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 PREFACE GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 1.1 S GP-577RT/S GP-4501T PECIFICATIONS OF 1.2 S GP577RT/S GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L OCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 2.2 T OUCH ANEL SPECIFICATIONS 2.2.1 W GP-577RT/S GP-4501T HEN REPLACING...
  • Page 5 2.7.2 DC POWER SUPPLY TYPE 2.8 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-577RT/S ECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM 3.4 C ONVERT SCREEN DATA WITH THE ROJECT ONVERTER 3.5 C...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-577RT/S and GP-4501T GP-577RT/S GP-4501T Display GP-577RT TFT color LCD TFT color LCD Type GP-577RS STN color LCD Display GP-577RT 64 colors (RGB-4 levels) Colors, 65,536 colors (without blink)/ GP-577RS 64 colors Levels 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels)
  • Page 7 SD Card I/F NEW! ✔ Type A NEW! ✔ →See 2.4 Type mini B Tool Connector I/F ✔ Centronic-compliant NEW! USB (Type A) Printer I/F (parallel) →See 2.6.2 Auxiliary I/O I/F →See 2.5.2 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F →See 2.6.3 ✔ 7/48...
  • Page 8 1.2 Specifications of GP577RT/S and GP-4501TW GP-577RT/S GP-4501TW Display GP-577RT TFT color LCD TFT color LCD Type GP-577RS STN color LCD Display GP-577RT 64 colors (RGB-4 levels) Colors, 65,536 colors (without blink)/ GP-577RS 64 colors Levels 16,384 colors (with blink) Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout...
  • Page 9 Type A NEW! ✔ →See 2.4 Type mini B Tool Connector I/F ✔ Centronic-compliant NEW! USB (Type A) Printer I/F (parallel) →See 2.6.2 Auxiliary I/O I/F →See 2.5.2 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F →See 2.6.3 ✔ 9/48...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Compatibility Of Hardware

    Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-577RT/S and GP-4501T/TW are as follows; GP-577RT/S GP-4501T/TW 10/48...
  • Page 11 Interface names GP-577RT/S GP-4501T GP-4501TW Power Input Terminal Block Power Input Terminal Power Connector (AC type)/ Block (AC/DC type) (DC type) Power Connector (DC type) Serial I/F (COM1) Serial I/F (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet I/F USB I/F (Type A) USB I/F (Type mini B) SD Card I/F Auxiliary I/F (AUX) Printer I/F...

  • Page 12: Touch Panel Specifications

    2.2 Touch Panel specifications 2.2.1 When replacing GP-577RT/S with GP-4501T You can select the Matrix type (2-point touch input at the same time same as GP-577RT/S) or the Analog type (1-point touch input) for Touch Panel Type. For the Analog type, if you touch two points at the same time, only the first touched point is recognized, but the second touched one is not.

  • Page 13: Transfer Cable

    2.4 Transfer cable To transfer screen data to GP-4501T/TW, use a USB transfer cable or Ethernet. The USB cables that can be used for GP-4501T/TW are as follows; Model Connector Type Connector on GP CA3-USBCB-01 USB (Type A) Options ZC9USCBMB1 USB (Type mini B) Commercial Item Please note that the cables (GPW-CB02, GPW-CB03, GP430-CU02-M) for GP-577RT/S...

  • Page 14: Cf Card Interface

    GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with a tool port. A barcode reader that used to be connected to the tool port on GP-577RT/S cannot be used. However, GP-4501T/TW allows you to connect a barcode reader on its USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface. For the models GP-4501T/TW supports, see [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html). 14/48...

  • Page 15: Printer Connection

    GP-4501T/TW, a converter that converts USB I/Fon GP-4501T/TW to Centronics I/F is required. And GP-4501T/TW allows you to connect a printer on its USB port. For the models GP-4501T/TW supports, see [OtasukePro!] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html). .3 Expansion Unit GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion unit (each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-577RT/S cannot be used.

  • Page 16: Backup Battery

    2.8 Backup Battery Unlike GP-577RT/S, GP-4501T/TW does not use rechargeable secondary batteries but replaceable primary ones. (For both a rechargeable type and a replaceable one, contents to be backed up are the same.) When the time for replacement of backup batteries approaches, the message to urge you to replace the battery, “RAAA053: Running out of power in the backup battery.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure

    Check the connection hardware in Chapter 2. specifications in between GP-4501T/TW OtasukePro! [Compatibility and a PLC in the GP-Pro EX Software] Device/PLC Connection (http://www.pro-face.com/ Manual. otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace Remove GP-577RT/S. /soft/conv/care/3/). Receive screen data from GP-577RT/S. Convert GP-577RT/S screen data with GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter.

  • Page 18: Preparation

    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 19: Receive Screen Data From Gp-577Rt/S

    3.3 Receive screen data from GP-577RT/S This section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP-577RT/S 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 20 (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 21 (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. 21/48...
  • Page 22 In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-577RT/S. 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 23: Convert Screen Data With The Project Converter

    3.4 Convert screen data with the Project Converter Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-577RT/S 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 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 24 (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]. 24/48...
  • Page 25 NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed. 25/48...
  • Page 26 (5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select [GP-4501T] on the pull-down menu. Click [OK]. 26/48...
  • Page 27 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 28 (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 29 Convert GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows “Destination CF Card Folder” If you convert a project file (*.prw) with a destination CF card folder designated in the step 6, the Question dialog box asking whether or not to designate the destination CF card folder for the convert destination appears again. Select a folder (e.g.: “Database”) and click [OK].

  • Page 30: Change The Display Unit Type (Only When Replacing With Gp-4501Tw)

    3.5 Change the Display Unit Type (only when replacing with GP-4501TW) Open the project file (*.prx) on GP-Pro EX that is converted in the Chapter 3.4 and change the display unit type to GP-4501TW. (1) Open the converted project file (*.prx) on GP-Pro EX. (2) Click GP-Pro EX’s [System Settings]->[Display] and there change the Display Unit to GP-4501TW.
  • Page 31 [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 32 (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 33 (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 34 (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 35: Differences 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 36 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 36/48...

  • Page 37: 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). 37/48...

  • Page 38: Shapes Of Com Ports

    4.2 Shapes of COM ports GP-577RT/S GP-4501T/TW D-Sub 25 pin (socket) D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C/422 RS-232C COM1 D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-422/485 COM2 NOTE For the COM ports of GP-577RT/S and GP-4501T/TW, the pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector are different. Because of it, the existing PLC connection cables cannot be used as they are.

  • Page 39: Signals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-577RT/S RS-232C or RS-422 (socket) 39/48...
  • 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. 40/48...

  • Page 41: Signals Of Com2

    When converting the project file with the setting of the communication driver that does not support multi-link connection (n:1) via RS-422, the connection is automatically converted to (1:1). 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 41/48...

  • Page 42: Cable Diagram At The Time Of Replacement

    IMPORTANT ・ Please check the connection configurations GP-4501T/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-4501T/TW newly.

  • Page 43: When Using Ars-232C Connection Cable

    4.5.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-577RT/S System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4501T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) To replace GP-577RT/S with GP-4501T/TW, prepare the following item. Product Name Model RS-232C 9-pin/25-pin Conversion Cable (20cm) CA3-CBLCBT232-01 43/48...

  • Page 44: When Using Ars-422 Connection Cable

    Before connecting to GP-4501T/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-577RT/S with GP-4501T/TW, prepare the following item. Product Name...
  • Page 45 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-4501T/TW. For replacement in this connection method, prepare the following item. Product Name Model Terminal Block Conversion Adapter PFXZCBADTM1 45/48...

  • Page 46: 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-PRO/PBIII, after GP-577RT/S is replaced with GP-4501T/TW with the Project Converter of GP-Pro EX, “a CF card” is automatically replaced with “a SD card” for the external media setting. (1) After conversion of the project file data, at GP-Pro EX Error Check, if the message, “The project contains features that require a SD card.
  • Page 47 [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 48 ・ To see how the tags or the parts of GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows are replaced on GP-Pro EX, refer to [OtasukePro!] “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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