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The 6th Edition April 2013
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  • Page 1 Easy! Smooth! GP/ST-3500 Series->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/46 The 6th Edition April 2013 Copyright © 2013.4 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 2 Preface This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP/ST-3500 series with a GP-4000 series. Model in use Model No. Recommended Substitution AGP3500-T1-AF GP-3500T GP-4501T AGP3500-T1-D24 AGP3500-S1-AF GP-3500S AGP3500-S1-D24 GP-3500L AGP3500-L1-D24 GP-4501TW AST3501-T1-AF ST-3501T AST3501-T1-D24 AST3501-C1-AF ST-3501C AST3501-C1-D24 Safety Information HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Before operating any of these products, be sure to read all related manuals thoroughly.
  • 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”/7.0”W) 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-3500T GP-4501T PECIFICATIONS OF 1.2 S GP-3500S/L GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF 1.3 S ST-3501T/C GP-4501TW PECIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 2.1 L OCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 2.2 T GP-4501T) OUCH ANEL...
  • Page 5 2.10 P OWER ONSUMPTION 2.11 M ATERIALS OLORS OF THE BODY 2.12 B (SRAM) ACKUP EMORY 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 ISPLAY 3.5 T GP-4500 RANSFER THE SCREEN DATA TO SERIES...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Specification Comparison

    Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-3500T and GP-4501T GP-3500T GP-4501T Display Type TFT Color LCD Display Colors 65,536 colors (without blink) / 16,384 colors (with blink) VGA（640×480 pixels） Display Resolution Panel Cutout 259(W)×201(H) (mm) Dimensions 272.5(W)×214.5(H)×57(D) (mm) External Dimensions Resistive film (Analog/ Touch Panel Type Resistive film (Analog)
  • Page 7 1.2 Specifications of GP-3500S/L and GP-4501TW GP-3500S/L GP-4501TW Display GP-3500S STN color LCD TFT Color LCD Type GP-3500L Monochrome LCD GP-3500S 4,096 colors Display 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Colors 16,384 colors (with blink) GP-3500L Monochrome, 16 levels ->See 2.3 Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels) Panel Cutout 301.5(W)×227.5(H)
  • Page 8 ✔ (1 port) ✔ (2 ports) Type A USB I/F ->See 2.5 and 2.6.3 ->See 2.5 Type mini B ✔ Auxiliary I/O I/F ->See 2.6.4 ✔ Sound Output I/F ->See 2.6.5 ✔ Expansion Unit I/F ->See 2.7.3 ✔ *1: 8MB available if the revision of the unit is earlier than Rev. 4 or GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.5 or earlier is used.
  • Page 9 1.3 Specifications of ST-3501T/C and GP-4501TW ST-3501T/C GP-4501TW ST-3501T TFT Color LCD Display TFT Color LCD Type ST-3501C Color LCD 256 colors (without blink)/ ST-3501T Display 64 colors (with blink) 65,536 colors (without blink)/ Colors 16,384 colors (with blink) ST-3501C 16 colors ->See 2.3 Display Resolution...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations of GP/ST-3500 series and GP-4500 series; GP-3500T GP-3500S/L 10/46...
  • Page 11 ST-3501T/C GP-4501T 11/46...
  • Page 12 GP-4501TW Interface names GP-3500T GP-3500S/L ST-3501T/C GP-4501T GP-4501TW Power Input Terminal Block (AC) / Power Connector (DC) Power Connector (DC) Serial I/F (COM1) Serial I/F (COM2) Ethernet I/F Ethernet I/F USB I/F (Type A) USB I/F (Type mini B) SD Card I/F CF Card I/F Expansion Unit I/F Auxiliary I/O /...
  • Page 13 2.2 Touch Panel Specifications (only when replacing GP-4501T) For replacement with GP-4501T, the Matrix resistive film type which enables simultaneous 2-point touch input or the Analog resistive film type with 1-point touch input only can be selected. When you use 2-point touch input (touching 2 points on the screen at the same time), please select the Matrix resistive film type.
  • Page 14 2.3 Display Colors (only when replacing GP-3500L or ST-3501C) The display color of GP-3500L and ST-3501C (when using a monochrome mode) is monochrome, but GP-4501TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the display color changes from monochrome to color. When the setting of the display unit type is changed from a monochrome model to a color one on GP-Pro EX, the data may be displayed in colors depending on the GP-Pro EX version or settings of the drawing/the parts on the screens.

  • Page 15: Transfer Cable

    2.6 Interface 2.6.1 Serial Interface The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of ST-3501T/C are the same as those of GP-4500 series, but GP-3500 series are different. To know the details about them, see [4.2 Shapes of COM ports] and [4.3 Signals of...

  • Page 16: Cf Card Interface

    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) IMPORTANT When using USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter (PFXZCBCBCVUSR41) with a display unit, the device/PLCs you can connect to its serial interface (RS-422/485) are limited. To check the connection configuration, please refer to refer to USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter Connection Guide (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/data/co...

  • Page 17: Usb Interface

    GP-3500T/S/L has two USB ports (USB Type A) but GP-4500 series has only one. If devices are connected to both USB ports on GP-3500 series, use an USB hub for GP-4500 series. Because of bus power limit on GP-4500 series USB port, it’s...

  • Page 18: Peripheral Units And Option Units

    2.7.3 Expansion Unit (for GP-3500 series only) GP-4500 series is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion unit (each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-3500 series cannot be used. 2.7.4 Isolation Unit RS-485 isolation unit for GP/ST-3500 series (CA3-ISO485-01) cannot be used for GP-4500 series.

  • Page 19: Power Supply

    If a unit with AC power supply is required, replace GP/ST-3500 series with GP-4501T instead. GP-4501T has 2 types, AC and DC. See the table below. AC Type DC Type GP3000 CA5-DCCNL-01 series made by Pro-face GMVSTBW2,5/3-S TF-7,62 made by PHOENIX CONTACT GP4000 PFXZCBCNDC2...

  • Page 20: Backup Battery

    For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual. 2.11 Materials/Colors of the body The materials and the colors of GP/ST-3500 series and GP-4500 series are as follows: Color Material GP-3500 series Silver Aluminum alloy ST-3500 series Resin Light Gray...

  • Page 21: Backup Memory (Sram)

    2.12 Backup Memory (SRAM) When replacing GP-3500S/L or ST-3501T/C with GP-4501TW, SRAM size becomes smaller (320KB -> 128KB). In case that SRAM size of your project file is more than 128KB after changing the Display Unit type to GP-4501TW, replace GP-3500S/L or ST-3501T/C with GP-4501T instead of GP-4501TW.

  • Page 22: 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. hardware in Chapter 2. between GP4500 series and a PLC in the GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual. Change the received data Remove GP/ST-3500 on GP-Pro EX.

  • Page 23: Preparation

    USB Transfer Cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) from GP/ST-3500 * Possible to send/receive a screen via a CF card, a USB series storage device or Ethernet (for GP-3500 series only). Requirements for PC in which GP-Pro EX Ver.3.01 or later is installed. converting screen data...

  • Page 24: Receive Screen Data From Gp/St-3500 Series

    ・ A USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) ・ A CF card/USB storage device ・ Ethernet (for GP-3500 series only) 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 25 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 26 (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]. 26/46...
  • Page 27 (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 28 (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 29: 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-4500 series.
  • Page 30 3.5 Transfer the screen data to GP-4500 series Transfer the project file after the display unit type change to GP-4500 series. You can transfer data to GP-4500 series via; ・ An USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01) ・ An USB data transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1) ・...
  • Page 31 ・ 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 32 (2) Trun on the power of GP-4500 series. 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: 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-4500 series. 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). 34/46...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4 Communication With Device/Plc

    4.1.1 Connectable Devices 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). 4.1.2 Connecting to Multiple Device/PLCs (only when replacing GP-4501TW) GP-3500S/L can communicate with multiple device/PLCs simultaneously with four drivers (COM1, COM2 and Ethernet), but GP-4501TW with two drivers only.

  • Page 36: Shapes Of Com Ports

    4.2 Shapes of COM ports GP-3500T/S/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 36/46...

  • Page 37: Signals Of Com Ports

    4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-3500T/S/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) 37/46...
  • Page 38 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. 38/46...

  • Page 39: Signals Of Com2

    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. 4.3.2 Signals of COM2 For GP-3500T/S/L RS-422/485 (socket) 39/46...

  • Page 40: Multilink Connection

    For ST-3501T/C RS-422/485 (plug) 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 40/46...

  • Page 41: Cable Diagram At The Time Of Replacement

    Please note that there are precautions and restrictions as described below when replacing GP-3500 series. ・ When a RS-422/485 device is connected via the COM1 port, if GP-3500 series is replaced with GP-4500 series, it will be connected via the COM2 port of GP-4500 series.
  • Page 42 ・ The cable used for connection to GP-3500 series via COM2 can be used for GP-4500 series with a COM Port Conversion Adapter (CA3-ADPCOM-01) added in the following cases; In all other cases, the operation is not guaranteed and it's recommended to prepare a new connection cable.
  • Page 43 Important If the homemade COM 2 cable diagram for GP-3500 series is used for GP-4501T/TW with a COM port conversion adapter (CA3-ADPCOM-01), no operation is guaranteed. It’s recommended to get a new cable diagram prepared for GP-4501T/TW. For cable diagrams, see GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual.

  • Page 44: 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-4500 series, “a CF card” is automatically replaced with “a SD card” for the external media setting.
  • Page 45 [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 46 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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