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PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face GP2000 VM Unit (GP2000-VM41). The VM Unit is installed in the rear of the Pro-face GP2000/3000 Series Operator Interface (hereafter referred to as the "GP") , GLC2000 Series Operator Interface (hereafter referred to as the “GLC”) and ABS3000 Series Operator Interface (hereafter referred to as the “ABS”).
5.1 Troubleshooting ......................E5-1 5.1.1 Possible GP/GLC/ABS or VM Unit Problems..........E5-1 5.1.2 When Nothing Appears on the GP/GLC/ABS Screen ........E5-2 5.1.3 Video Input Signal Error Messages ............... E5-2 5.2 Checking the VM Unit ....................E5-3 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
• Do not use or store the VM Unit where chemicals can evaporate, where chemicals are present in the air, or where chemicals can adhere to the unit. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
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• Depending on the device connected to the VM Unit, it is possible that images may not be properly displayed or may not be fully corrected. Limitations in the range of the GP/GLC/ABS unit's TFT LCD screen adjustments may cause images to extend offscreen. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
VM unit's features. If you are currently using an earlier version of the above software, you will need to upgrade. For information, contact your local Pro-face dis- tributor. *1 The software version information can be found at the Help pull- down menu's Version Informa- tion selection.
P ro E X fo r B A) To view the PDF manuals To view the PDF manuals, open the [Help] menu of the GP/GLC/ABS screen creation software. Also, please access our site anytime offering the update PDF Manuals ; http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/ GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
CE MARKING The GP2000-VM41 is a CE marked product that conforms to EMC directives EN55011 class A and EN61000-6-2. This marking requires the attachment of a Ferrite Core (included) to each video cable used. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
Provides useful or important supplemental information. Indicates a page or material containing reference informa- tion. Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these 1., 2., ... steps in the order given. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
*1 When the VM Unit is installed in the GP/GLC/ABS, the Bus Conversion Unit (PSL-CONV00) cannot be used. Also, the Expansion Unit Interface 1 and VM Unit Interface cannot be used simultaneously with AGP-35*0T. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual E1-1...
If you are currently using an earlier version of the above soft- ware, you will need to upgrade. For information, please contact your local Pro-face distributor. When using ABS3000 Series Please specify the Display Type on your ABS in the screen editor software, ex) ABS- 3600T.
1000 Vp-p (24 VDC power supply) Noise Immunity 1 µ s Pulse Duration: (via noise simulator) Rise Time: 1 ns (via noise simulator) *1 Must be within the GP/GLC/ABS unit's ambient temperature/humidity range. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual E2-1...
Still (Still-frame video image), Transparent color setting, Zoom Special Functions *1 A single VM Unit can use only one signal system. *2 NTSC 4.43 is not supported. *3 A portion of the screen will not be displayed. E2-2 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
30.69 kHz 35.90 kHz Frequency Vertical Synchronization 58.19 Hz 56.93 Hz 58.45 Hz 57.16 Hz Frequency 640 x 480 dots 800 x 600 dots 640 x 480 dots 800 x 600 dots Output Size E2-3 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
Input Amplitude: 1 Vp-p: 75 Ω (Composite video signal) Recommended Connector: BNC-P-3DV-SA <made by HIROSE DENKI> Recommended Cable: 3C-2V Coaxial cable • You cannot connect NTSC and PAL systems simultaneously. • NTSC 4.43 is not supported. E2-4 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
• The RGB input and output connectors have similar shapes. Confirm that the connector is correct before attaching it. • Be sure to design your system so that length of the RGB Output cable does not exceed 5 meters. E2-5 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
Part Names and Functions Units : mm [in.] 110 [4.33] 27 [1.06] A: RGB OUT RGB Output Connector B: RGB IN RGB Input Connector C: VIDEO IN 0 to 3 Video Input Connectors E2-6 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
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GLC2600T's figure, as well.) • The length given here for the RGB cable's protrusion from the VM Unit is when the recommended cables (FP-CV00 or FP-CV01 <made by Pro-face>) are used. • When installing the cable, be sure to consider the cable material and the amount of force to be put on the cable.
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(The figure shows the AGP-3550T.) • The length given here for the RGB cable's protrusion from the VM Unit is when the recommended cables (FP-CV00 or FP-CV01 <made by Pro-face>) are used. • When installing the cable, be sure to consider the cable material and the amount of force to be put on the cable.
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ABS-3600T's figure, as well.) • The length given here for the RGB cable's protrusion from the VM Unit is when the recommended cables (FP-CV00 or FP-CV01 <made by Pro-face>) are used. • When installing the cable, be sure to consider the cable material and the amount of force to be put on the cable.
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4. Use a screwdriver to attach each of the VM Unit's attachment screws. (Screws are provided with VM Unit) Tightening torque: 0.5 to 0.6 N•m When installing/removing the VM Unit, be careful not to lose the attach- ment screws. GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual E3-1...
• The RGB input and output connectors have similar shapes. Confirm that the connector is correct before attaching it. • Be sure to design your system so that length of the RGB Output cable does not exceed 5 meters. E3-2 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
"LS0000" as the starting address disables the VM Unit feature. For the details of the video control area, refer to "GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual" (included with the screen editor software). GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual E4-1...
INPUT CHANNEL Select video device's input channel (VIDEO IN 0 through 3). MODE Select whether the input from the video device is color or monochrome. Designate this setting for each input channel used. E4-2 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
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Turns ON and OFF the decimeter circuit built into the decoder. When mono chrome signals are being received, disabling the signal processing filter (decimeter) circuit may result in finer image quality. In normal operations, leave the setting at ON. E4-3 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
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"OFF" mode, which turns OFF the function. When the amplitude of the color-burst signal is small, the screen may automatically change to monochrome display. Selecting "OFF" mode will force color reproduction of the image. E4-4 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
When saving a PAL input screen, only "Normal" size or full-screen cap- ture is possible. Capure Feature Display Size NTSC Normal Video Screen 1/4 mode Caputure 1/16 mode Full-Screen Caputure E4-5 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
VGA, SVGA or VGAS70<640 x 400 dots> image file. When you change the GP/GLC unit or the VM unit, these settings will need to be set (en- tered) again. E4-6 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
The problems described in this chapter are tproblems caused only either the PC or by the GP/GLC/ABS or the VM Unit. For the problems caused by a connected computer or by an image I/O device, refer to that unit's manual. E5-1 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
RGB IN and RGB OUT are reversed. Unsupported device is connected. I/O Device I/O device setting is incorrect. When a VM Unit or GP/GLC/ABS malfunction is causing the problem, contact your local VM Unit distributor. E5-2 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
The self-diagnosis program is not built in on the GP/ABS3000 Series data. Please make sure if GP/ABS displays correctly on the “Video Display Adjustment” screen in the OFFLINE mode. For details, refer to “Maintenance/Troubleshoot- ing”. E5-3 GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual...
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