Autonics GP-S044 User Manual

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Page 3: Preface
Preface Preface Thank you very much for selecting Autonics products. Please familiarize yourself with the information contained in the Safety Considerations section before using this product. This user manual contains information about the product and its proper use, and should be kept in a place where it will be easy to access.
Page 4: User Manual Guide
(www.autonics.com) to download a copy.  The manual's content may vary depending on changes to the product's software and other unforeseen developments within Autonics, and is subject to change without prior notice. Upgrade notice is provided through our homepage. ...
Page 5: User Manual Symbols
Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow instructions can lead to a minor injury or product damage. An example of the concerned feature's use. Annotation mark. ※1 © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 6: Safety Considerations
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.  Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.  Please contact to us for battery replacement. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 7 Failure to follow this instruction may result in malfunction. The above specifications are subject to change and some models may be discontinued without notice. Be sure to follow cautions written in the instruction manual, user manual and the technical descriptions (catalog, homepage). © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 8: Cautions During Use
If it gets into the eyes, rinse eyes with running water for over 15 minutes and contact a doctor.  This unit may be used in the following environments. ①Indoors (in the environment condition rated in 'Specifications') ②Altitude max. 2,000m ③Pollution degree 2 ④Installation category II viii © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Model ......................... 15 Specification ....................... 15 1.4.1 General specification .................. 15 1.4.2 Performance specification ................16 1.4.3 GP-S044, GP-057 system setting .............. 17 Communication ....................18 1.5.1 Communication interface ................20 Unit description ....................21 1.6.1 GP-S044 ..................... 21 1.6.2 GP-S057 .....................
Page 10: Table Of Contents
Device connection status display ..............70 System Window ..................71 Key pad type ...................... 71 Key pad organization ..................72 Troubleshooting ..................73 Error and troubleshooting .................. 73 Firmware update ..................75 Repair and Check ..................77 © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 11 Table of Contents 11.1 Change repair component ................. 77 11.1.1 Battery replacement ................... 77 11.2 Check ......................... 78 11.2.1 General check .................... 78 11.2.2 Periodic check .................... 78 © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 13: Overview
GP Editor which is dedicated software for user defined screen data in GP helps draw screen or edit data. After editing screen data such as tag form, arrangement, and attribution, download these to GP and GP starts to monitor by screen data. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 14: Feature Of Gp
It is able to input value in controller with touch switch on front screen.  Slim size It is easy to utilize space with slim size.  Various display function It is able to display data with various tags. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 15: Model
Fixing bracket: 4pcs, Rubber waterproof ring, Battery(included) Approval Approx. 413g (Approx. 284g) Approx. 555g (Approx. 376g) Unit weight ※1 ※1 : The weight in parenthesis is only unit weight. ※Environment resistance is rated at no freezing or condensation. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 16: Performance Specification
0.5 to 5 times) times) Graphic drawing 512kB memory Number of user screen 500 pages Touch switch width15 X height4 = total 60 width16 x height 12 = total 192 ※1: You can add other supported langauges. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 17: Gp-S044, Gp-057 System Setting
Displays current version of GP series and model name. VERSION DATA Displays this menu during communicating (download/upload) between GP and GP Editor TRANSFER SET FUNCTION TIME SWITCH Designates time switch PRINT OUT Prints out alarm history with printer © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 18: Communication
(2) Connection of CH1 and CH2 Connect PLC to GP ports. It is able to connect even if CH and CH2 are not same type PLC, GP can relay data exchange between CH1 and CH2 according to configuration. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 19 It is able to connect same device type to CH1 and CH2 as up to 32 by each. In this case, GP can link data between CH1-1 to CH1-n and CH2-1 and CH2-n and it is able not to use CH1 or CH2. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 20: Communication Interface
Designate the desired settings for below items at [SET ENVIRONMENT] - [PLC SETTING]. Interface RS232C/RS422 Baudrate 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200bps Data length 7, 8 Bit Stop bit 1, 2 Bit Parity ODD, EVEN Flow control XON/XOFF, DSR/DTR, NONE © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 21: Unit Description
1 Overview Unit description 1.6.1 GP-S044 1.6.2 GP-S057 © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 22: Dimensions
1 Overview Dimensions 1.7.1 GP-S044 [Unit:mm] Fixing bracket Panel cut-out Panel thickness: max 4mm © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 25: Installation
2nd Adhere closely between each edge of the GP and the rings. 3rd Set GP in panel. 4th Set the fix bracket to 4 bracket slots and fix them with screw (GP-S044: M4 Screw, GP-S057: M3 Screw) and tighten them with 0.3N•m torque by screwdriver.
Page 26: Power Wiring
When connecting power, supply power by power supply which has inner protection circuit. If the power supply which does not have inner protection circuit is used, you must install protection circuits such as fuse before using this. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 27: Ground Wiring
Diameter of cable for ground wiring connection should be over than 2 ㎟.  As above figure, separate from other device’s ground wire. Battery replacement Please contact our service center to replace GP battery. It may cause an explosion or a fire when using improper battery. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 29: Device Construction
Mark Name Range Size address 00015 READ AREA UW00000 to UW00014 UW00000 to UW00014 Word 00015 WRITE AREA UW00015 to UW00029 UW00015 to UW00029 Word 01969 USER AREA UW00030 to UW01999 UW00030 to UW01999 Word © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 31: System Organization
Both CH1 and CH2 are able to 1:1 communication with tag (Numeral input/display, ASCII input/display). If there are too much draw data, screen processing speed may be reduced. However, control program speed is not affected. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 32: 1:N Organization
You can connect devices up to 32, it may be different by the product. Respond time is different by the connected devcie during communication, data renewal time may be longer. For further details, refer to ‘GP, LP user manual for communication’. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 33: Heterogeneous Organization
As following figure, you can organize the system to monitor or control host unit data by universal communication during executing GP operation. For further details, refer to ‘5.4 Universal protocol’ of ‘GP,LP user manual for communication’. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 34: Connect With Barcode, Printer
As following figure, you can organize the system to read barcode data by connecting barcode reader, or to print alarm history by connecting serial print during executing GP operation. For further details, refer to ‘GP, LP user manual for communication’. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 35: Connect With Gp Editor
Connect with GP Editor Communication between PC and GP is available with serial communication. Setting method is as below. (Left screens are for GP-S044, right screens are for GP-S057.) 1st Enter system setting menu. Touch left-upper point as default position of system setting menu.
Page 36 Touch this, it rotates in order as EDITOR → PRINTER → BARCODE → MONITOR. Touch (PORT) area to configure the connection port of GP. Touch this, it rotates in order as [RS422] and [RS232C].. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 37 GP Editor. Touch [Menu], current setting values are saved and it returns to previous menu. Touch [Exit], current setting values are saved and it returns to user screen after exiting system setting menu. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 38: Gp Editor Configuration
Only Baudrate is editable, and Data Length, Parity, Stop Bit, and Flow Control are only for checking. (GP-S044, GP-S057 supports only serial communication, therefore Ethernet and USB communication are not activated.) For further details of each option, refer to ‘GP Editor user manual’.
Page 39: Start Up Gp
Ground Check there is 3rd grounding. Check cable connection by polarity. Power cable Check the tightening status of screws on terminal. Check power voltage. Power Check this is installed as separated other device power. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 40: Operation Order
If there is connection If there is no user screen, it problem between external Moves to the designated displays “USER SCREEN IS device, it displays error user screen as start screen NOT FOUND” message. message. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 41: System Screen
BUZZER ENVIRONMENT OPENING BACKLIGHT BATTERY GP-S044 / GP-S057 system setting menu CONTRAST LATCH DEVICE BASE SCREEN WINDOW SCREEN COMMENT DATA VIEW MEMORY SIZE MODEL & VERSION DATA TRANSFER SET FUNCTION TIME SWITCH PRINT OUT © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 42: Operation Of System Screen
Displays current screen’s menu. ② Moves to upper parameter. ③ Moves to up and down items. ④ Touch the desired menu and it moves to that menu. ⑤ Dependiong on firmware upgrade, screen organization may be different. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 43: Device Monitor
③ Resets selected bit device. ④ Displays close up device list. ⑤ Touch this, Dec or Hex is displayed in order. Dec means decimal, Hex means ⑥ hexadecimal. Displays close down device list. ⑦ © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 44: Set Environment
Touch the desired system language as displayed ③ To change system language, download new fonts from GP Editor. It prevent error at designing level with using the same font between designing font from GP Editor and used font in GP. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 45: Plc Setting
0 to 31. ⑧ Configuration Touch this and input key pad for decimal (DEC) appears. It is available touch key by each the range from 0 to 255. channel © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 46 GP-S0□□-S1D1: RS232C A PORT↔RS232C B PORT as non-using port in ④) Displays CH2 connect ⑥ GP-S0□□-S1D0: RS422 A PORT↔RS 232C B PORT port (Designates automatically GP-S0□□-S1D1: RS232C A PORT↔RS232C B PORT as non-using port in ②) © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 47 GP-S044-T9D6: RS422 PORT ↔ RS232C PORT ⑤ Displays CH1 connect port (Designates automatically as non-using port in ④) GP-S044-T9D7: RS232C A PORT ↔ RS232C B PORT GP- S044-T9D6: RS422 PORT ↔ RS232C PORT ⑥ Displays CH2 connect port (Designates automatically as non-using port in ②)
Page 48 Parity: Designate parity type. ⑤ Supports even, odd, or none parity. Stop bit: Designate stop bit. ⑥ Supports 1 bit, or 2 bit. Flow control: Designate data flow control. ⑦ Supports XON/ XOFF, or DSR/DTR. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 49: Clock
If external power is cut, current time is maintained by battery. If there is time error with connected external power, battery may be discharged. Please check battery status from [SET ENVIRONMENT]-[BATTERY] of system setting menu. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 50: Clear User Data
Exits this menu without initializing data. ② During downloading user-designed data and ladder data, if download is stop in the middle of progressing by power and cable statue, initialize the data of GP and download it again. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 51: Menu Call Key
Touch left-upper point as soon as re-supply power and it enters to system setting menu. If there is numeral/ASCII input or touch key tag at system setting menu key position, it executes only tag operation and it does not enter system setting menu. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 52: Buzzer
Designate buzzer on or off for touch key operation, numeral or ASCII input touch, system setting menu touch, communication start and complete, or alarm. Function and operation Touch this, buzzer turns on. ① It displays contrast item is not set. Touch this, buzzer turns off. ② © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 53: Opening Time
Displays the set time for switching from open screen to user screen. ② Touch the time to reset, input cursor appears to set. Open screen displays to check current basic information(firmware releasing date, and version). © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 54: Backlight
(ON). If backlight control device is RESET (OFF), it does not operate irrespectively menu setting. Displays the set time for back light off. ② Touch the time to reset, input cursor appears to set. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 55: Battery
You can check battery remaining as percentage (%). Function and operation Displays battery remaining with bar graph ① Displays battery remaining with 0 to 100% as numerical percentage. ② When battery remaiing is 0%, ‘Bat Low’ message flashes. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 56: Contrast
Touch this, it increases contrast ratio. ④ 6.4.11 Latch device Function and operation Designate LATCH DEVICE as ON. ① When power OFF, UW device is maintained by GP battery. Designate LATCH DEVICE as OFF. ② © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 57: Data View
By checking base screen from the list, the display object of the selected base screen operates normally but the input object of the selected screen does not operate. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 58: Window Screen
Screen check method is same as base screen’s. Window screen is designed up to 500 from GP Editor but actial downloadable window screens are up to 3 to GP. 6.5.3 Comment This menu displays downlowaded user-defined comment. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 59: Memory Size
6 System Screen 6.5.4 Memory size This menu displays total disk capacity (512Kbyte) and available capacity of GP. 6.5.5 Model & Version This menu displays GP model name and firmware version. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 60: Set Function
6 System Screen Set Function 6.6.1 Data transfer This menu screen is displayed during communicating (download/upload) between GP Editor of PC and GP.  Waiting  Download © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 62: Time Switch
Time switch function is also able to set at [Common]-[Time Action] menu of GP Editor. Not desiganted ACTION(ACT) item displays action time as [??:??:??]. Function and operation Action number of time switch. ① If there is no designated device as time switch bit device, ‘Device’ is displayed. ② © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 63 Touch desired day of the week. Shaded item (MON, WED, FRI) are selected. ① Designate action start time. ② Touch this, input key pad appears. Designate action end time. ③ Touch this, input key pad appears. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 64: Print Out
This menu is for printing alarm history which is listed during GP operation by external printer. Function and operation Prints alarm history with touching. ① Printer port setting: From [SET ENVIRONMENT]-[PLC SETTING] of system setting menu, set ‘PRINTER’ Cancels alarm history output. ② Alarm history printout format © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 65: User Screen
GP-S044 is 240 X 80dot, GP-S057 is 320 X 240dot. (2) Window screen size Window screen size is min. 16X20dot to max. 240X80dot for GP-S044 and for GP-S057, min. 20 X 20dot to max. 320 X 240dot. You can designate window screen size and it is position in GP Editor, and also assign individual screen number for window screen as base screen number.
Page 66: Screen Display Object
Alarm history, alarm list with scroll option, trend graph and line graph (3) Limit the number of display objects by project It is available to use objects with memory store function (trend graph, alarm list) on a project max.16. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 67: Screen Switching
It is switched from device on device monitor of system screen to the appropriate screen inputting the value in screen switching. Screen switching a screen by PLC program When changing a screen switching device on PLC program, GP switches it into the appropriate screen. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 68: Overlap Window Function
The overlap window is displayed in order of window 1, 2 on current screens as below. In case, the value of overlap window device is exceeded the range (1 to 500) or does not exist, the window is not displayed. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 69 Various tags of overlap screen in the upper part can cover lower part of tags and they are not shown. If touch keys or input tags are overlapped, the upper one is only operated when it touched. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 70: Device Connection Status Display
When the third (CH1), fourth (CH2) bit of system signal 1 device in system information device are ON status, error message for specified connect device appears on the screen. For further details, refer to ‘GP Editor user manual’. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 71: System Window
8 System Window System Window Key pad type Type Key pad screen Binary Octal Decimal Hexadeci Real number ASCII © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 72: Key Pad Organization
In order of user Moves to Moves to next Holds keypad Holds keypad previous input tag input tag Hide cursor and Moves to Moves to next Closes keypad Closes keypad key window previous input tag input tag © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 73: Troubleshooting
Do you configure communication configuration (baudrate, data bit, stop bit, and parity) correctly? Is the specification and wiring of communication cable rated at our specification? ※ 1 For connect GP, external device and PC, you must use the provided cable (sold separately). © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 75: Firmware Update
By pull-down menu, designate to be downloaded GP/LP type. 2nd Select [Communication]-[GP Firmware Download] of menu and ‘GP Firmware Download’ dialog box appears. 3rd Click ‘Browse’ and select firmware file to be downloaded. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 76 7th When failing donwload, GP/LP displays ‘UPGRADE NG PLEASE POWER OFF’ message. Re-start GP/LP. GP/LP maintains before firmware version and it does not affect to GP/LP operation. Do not turn OFF GP power during firmware update. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 77: Repair And Check
Current backup battery error Turns ON when battery voltage is below than standard [F0002C] value Maintain backup battery error If current backup battery error turns ON at once, it [F0002D] maintains ON status before restarting GP. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.
Page 78 If there are error elements, please write down the error and notify us with details.  For changing the product, power must be turned OFF.  For removing dust, foreign substance, use dry cloth without moist, or detergents. © Copyright Reserved Autonics Co., Ltd.

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