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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual Digital Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 2 Digital Electronics Corporation and inform them of your findings. 4) Please be aware that Digital Electronics Corporation shall not be held liable by the user for any damages, losses, or third party claims arising from any uses of this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Table of Contents Preface ........................1 Essential Safety Precautions ................... 6 General Safety Precautions .................. 10 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models ............... 12 Package Contents ....................12 UL/c-UL Application Notes ................13 CE Marking Notes ....................14 Revision Version ..................... 15 Documentation Conventions.................

  • Page 4: Preface

    Preface Dimensions ....................2-13 2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions ..........2-13 2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions ..........2-14 2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions ..........2-15 2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions ..............2-16 2.5.5 Installation Fasteners ............... 2-16 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING Installation ....................
  • Page 5 Preface SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP ............6-3 6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP ................6-3 6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP ..............6-4 6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP ............6-6 6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP .......... 6-7 SET UP I/O ....................6-10 6.4.1 SET UP SIO ..................6-10 6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER ................
  • Page 6 Preface Troubleshooting.................... 7-8 7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble ..............7-8 7.3.2 No Display ..................7-9 7.3.3 No GP/Host Communication ............7-12 7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond ............. 7-14 7.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP power is turned ON ....... 7-15 7.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered ..........

  • Page 7: Essential Safety Precautions

    Preface Essential Safety Precautions This manual includes procedures that must be followed to operate the GP cor- rectly and safely. Be sure to read this manual and any related materials thoroughly to understand the correct operation and functions of this unit. Safety Icons Throughout this manual the following icons are provided next to GP operation procedures requiring special attention, and provide essential safety information.
  • Page 8 Preface WARNINGS • Do not create switches used to control machine safety operations, such as an emergency stop switch, or a GP touch screen icon. Be sure to install these switches as separate hardware switches, otherwise severe bodily injury or equipment damage can occur. •...
  • Page 9 Preface WARNINGS Battery Replacement • The GP uses a lithium battery for backing up its internal clock data. If the battery is incorrectly replaced, the bat- tery may explode. To prevent this, please do not replace the battery yourself. When the battery needs to be re- placed, please contact your local GP distributor.
  • Page 10 Preface CAUTIONS Wiring • Ground the GP's FG line separately from other units’ FG lines. Putting these FG lines too close may cause an elec- tric shock or unit malfunction. Be sure to use a grounding resistance of 100Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω or less and a 2mm or thicker wire, or your country’s applicable standard.

  • Page 11: General Safety Precautions

    Preface General Safety Precautions • Do not strike the touch panel with a hard or pointed object, or press on the touch panel with too much force, since it may damage the touch panel or the display. • Do not install the GP where the ambient temperature can exceed the allowed range.
  • Page 12 Preface About the GP's Display Panel • The GP's currently displayed data, its voltage and brightness set- ting each affect the intensity of Contouring. (i.e, when some parts of the screen are brighter than others, creating a wavelike pattern) • There are minute grid-points (dark and light) on the Display Panel's surface.

  • Page 13: Gp-2401/2501/2601 Series Models

    Preface GP-2401/2501/2601 Series Models The GP-2401/2501/2601 Series refers to the following GP model numbers: GP Type in Series Model Name Model Type Comments Screen Creation Software GP-2401 UL/cUL Approved, GP-2401T GP2401-TC41-24V GP2401 Series CE Marked GP2501-TC11 UL/cUL Approved GP-2501T GP2501 CE Marked GP2501-TC41-24V GP-2501...

  • Page 14: Ul/C-Ul Application Notes

    Preface UL/c-UL Application Notes The GP2401-TC41-24V, GP2501-SC41-24V, GP2601-TC41-24V are UL/c-UL listed products. (UL file No.E182139) The GP2501-TC11 , GP2501-SC11 , GP2601-TC11 are UL/c-UL recognized components. (UL file No.E171486 or E231702) These units conform to the following standards: Standards Model registered GP2401-T C41-24V 3180034-01 3180021-03 GP2501-T C11...

  • Page 15: Ce Marking Notes

    Preface UL1604 Conditions of Acceptability and Handling Cautions: 1. Power, input and output (I/O) wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Divi- sion 2 wiring methods - Article 501- 4(b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 within the United States, and in accordance with Section 18-152 of the Canadian Electrical Code for units installed within Canada.

  • Page 16: Revision Version

    "REV" area that are replaced with asterisks (*), or marked with a marker indicate the revision version. In the example below, the asterisks "*" are placed at positions "D", "1", and "2", which indicates the revision version as "D, 1, 2". DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORP. REV ABC*EFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ**345 Revision Sticker Identification Label...

  • Page 17: Documentation Conventions

    Preface Documentation Conventions The list below describes the documentation conventions used in this manual. Symbol Description Indicates important information or procedures that must be followed for correct and risk-free software/device operation. Indicates useful or important supplemental information. Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these steps in the 1) , 2) order given.

  • Page 18: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1. Prior to Operating the GP 2. System Design Chapter 3. Accessories Introduction Prior to Operating the GP Be sure to follow these steps when creating projects for the GP unit. 1 Preparation Before using the GP, check that all required hardware is present and read all specification, wiring, and installation information.

  • Page 19: System Design

    Chapter 1 - Introduction System Design The following diagram represents the standard items connected to the GP. 1.2.1 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series System Design GP RUN Mode Peripherals RUN Mode Edit Mode To an Ethernet Network GP Unit Expansion Conversion Unit Unit PSL-CONV00 To each *5,6...
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 - Introduction GP Edit Mode Peripherals GP Interfaces PLC Interfaces GP Unit (1) Expansion Bus (6) RS-232C Port (2) Printer (7) RS-422 Port (3) Tool Connector (8) Programming Port (4) CF Card (5) SIO To an Ethernet Network Bus Conversion Unit Expansion PSL-CONV00 *1...
  • Page 21 Chapter 1 - Introduction Recommended Units The following tables list I/O devices that have been confirmed to be compatible with the GP. If you connect a device other than those listed below, be sure to confirm that the connection functions correctly using an actual unit. Recommended units are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 22: Accessories

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Accessories All optional equipment listed here is produced by Digital Electronics Corporation. Available Software Product Name Model No. Description Software to be used to create the GP's GPPRO-CNT01W-P02 GP-PRO/PB III C-Package02 screen data. Installed in a personal (GP-PRO/PB III for computer.

  • Page 23: Expansion Units

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Printer Interface Cable Product Name Model No. Description Cable designed to connect the GP and PSM-PRCB00 Printer Cable a commercial type printer. Expansion Units Product Name Model No. Description Interface unit to connect the GP to a Fuji GP450-ZB21 T-Link Unit Electric Co.
  • Page 24 (GP-2501/2601 Series) GP's screen. The GP's touch panel can Screen Protection Sheet PS400-DF00 be operated with this cover sheet (GP-2401 Series) attached. (5 sheets/set) Connecting to AUX I/O, the terminal can Screw Lock Terminal GPM-AXCN01 be used for external reset, alarm output Block and buzzer output.
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  • Page 26: Chapter 2 Specifications

    1. General Specifications 4. Part Names and Functions Chapter 2. Functional Specifications 5. Dimensions 3. Interface Specifications Specifications General Specifications 2.1.1 Electrical GP2501-TC11/GP2501-SC11/GP2601-TC11 AC100V AC100V to AC240V Rated Voltage AC85V to AC132V AC85V to AC265V Rated Voltage Range 50VA or less (ACIN100V) 50VA or less Power Consumption 85VA or less (ACIN240V)

  • Page 27: Environmental

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.1.2 Environmental GP2401-TC41-24V GP2501-TC41-24V GP2501-TC11 GP2501-SC41-24V GP2501-SC11 GP2501-LG41-24V GP2601-TC11 GP2601-TC41-24V Ambient Operating Temperature C to +50 (Cabinet Interior) (Panel Face) C to +60 Storage Temperature 10%RH to 90%RH Operating Humidity (Non condensing, wet bulb temperature: 39 C or less) 10%RH to 90%RH Storage Humidity...

  • Page 28: Structural

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.1.3 Structural GP-2401 Series GP-2501 Series GP-2601 Series 100 Ω or less, or your country's applicable standard Grounding Equivalent to IP65f (JEM 1030) Ratings NEMA#250 T ype4X/12 (For front panel of installed unit) 1.7 kg (5.5lb) or less 3.5kg (7.7lb) or less...

  • Page 29: Functional Specifications

    Chapter 2 - Specifications Functional Specifications 2.2.1 Display GP-2401 Series GP-2501 Series GP-2601 Series GP-2501L Monochrome LCD GP-2501S T FT type color LCD T FT type color LCD Type ST N type color LCD GP-2501T T FT type color LCD...

  • Page 30: Memory

    Chapter 2 - Specifications *1 Changing the “Colors” setting to “256 colors” will disable the blink feature on all of your project’s screens. If you wish to use the blink feature, do not change this setting to “256 colors”. *2 In order to set the monochrome (eight levels of gray) mode, GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver.

  • Page 31: Interfaces

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.2.4 Interfaces Asynchronous Transmission : RS-232C/R-S422, Data Length: 7 or 8 bits, Stop Bit: 1 or 2 bits, Parity: None, Odd or Even, Data Transmission Speed: Serial Interface 2,400bps to 115.2kbps Asynchronous TT L level nonprocedural command I/F <During screen file development>...

  • Page 32: Interface Specifications

    Chapter 2 - Specifications Interface Specifications 2.3.1 Serial Interfaces This interface can be either RS-232C or RS-422. Connects GP to Host (PLC). This interface uses a socket-type connector. Pin Assignments Pin # Signal Name Condition Frame ground Send data (RS-232C) (D-Sub 25pin female) Receive data (RS-232C) Request send (RS-232C)

  • Page 33: Printer Interface

    • Pin 14 (VCC) DC5V output is not protected. To prevent damage or unit malfunction, be sure to use only the designated level of current. 2.3.2 Printer Interface When connecting a printer, use Digital’s printer cable (PSM-PRCB00). Pin Assignments Pin #...

  • Page 34: Aux Input/Output I/F

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.3.3 AUX Input/Output I/F This interface is used for external reset, alarm output and buzzer output. Pin Assingments Pin # Signal Name Condition AUXCOM External Reset Common AUXRESET External Reset Input ONLINE Operation ALARM System Alarm Output OUTCP DC24V BUZZ...
  • Page 35 Chapter 2 - Specifications OutputCircuit Output Section OUTCP DOUT* Load DC24V OUTCN * DOUT is used for RUN, ALARM, and BUZZ. Max. Load Current 50mA/point Rated Load Voltage DC24V (TYP) The following chart illustrates the relationship between the Load Voltage and the Load Current: 22.8 Load Voltage: V...

  • Page 36: Part Names And Functions

    If the CF Card Cover is closed when the CF Card is inserted, the LED lamp turns ON. The LED lamp will remain turned ON even if the CF Card Cover is opened while the GP accesses the CF Card. Rear (GP-2401 Series) GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual 2-11...
  • Page 37 Connect the RS-232C and RS-422 cables here. Connect the other end to the Host (PLC.) K :Printer Interface (PRINT) Connect the printer cable here. Recommended cable: Digital Electronics Cor- poration PSM-PRCB00 Cable. L: Auxiliary Input/Output Interface (AUX Reset) Used for external reset, alarm output, buzzer output.

  • Page 38: Dimensions

    2.5.1 GP-2401 Series External Dimensions Unit: mm [in.] 204 [8.03] 60 [2.36] 215 [8.46] 8 [0.31] Side Front The following drawing shows the GP-2401 Series unit with installation fasteners. 135 [5.31] 67.5 [2.66] 60 [2.36] 215 [8.46] 8 [0.31] Front Side...

  • Page 39: Gp-2501 Series External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.2 GP-2501 Series External Dimensions Unit: mm [in.] 301 [11.85] 317 [12.48] 58 [2.28] 8 [0.31] Front Side The following drawing shows the GP-2501 Series unit with installation fasteners. 270 [10.63] 135 [5.31] 58 [2.28] 317 [12.48] 8 [0.31] Front Side...

  • Page 40: Gp-2601 Series External Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.3 GP-2601 Series External Dimensions Unit: mm [in.] 301 [11.85] 317 [12.48] 58 [2.28] 8 [0.31] Front Side The following drawing shows the GP-2601 Series unit with installation fasteners. 270 [10.63] 135 [5.31] 58 [2.28] 317 [12.48] 8 [0.31] Side Front...

  • Page 41: Panel Cut Dimensions

    Chapter 2 - Specifications 2.5.4 Panel Cut Dimensions GP-2401 Series Unit: mm [in.] +0.04 204.5 0 [8.05 4-R3[0.12] or less GP-2501/2601 Series Unit: mm [in.] +0.04 301.5 0 [11.87 4-R3[0.12] or less 2.5.5 Installation Fasteners Unit: mm [in.] 16[0.63] 31[1.22] 19.5[0.77]...

  • Page 42: Chapter 3 Installation And Wiring

    Be sure to change the gasket periodically, or when scratches or dirt become visible. • Be sure to use gasket model PS400-WP00-MS (GP-2401 Series)/ GP570-WP10-MS (GP-2501/2601 Series). • Be sure the gasket's seam is not inserted into any of the unit's cor- ners, only in the straight sections of the groove.
  • Page 43 Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring Creating a Panel Cut Create the correct sized opening required to install the GP, using the installation dimen- sions given. 2.5.4 GP Panel Cut Dimensions The installation gasket, installation brackets and attachment screws are all required when installing the GP.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring • Be sure that the ambient operation temperature and the ambient hu- midity are within their designated ranges. (When installing the GP in a cabinet or enclosure, the term “ambient operation temperature” indi- cates the cabinet or enclosure’s internal temperature. •...
  • Page 45 1) Insert the GP into the panel cut out, as shown here. 2) Insert the installation fasteners into the GP’s insertion slots, at the top and bottom of the unit. (total: 4 slots) GP-2401 Series GP-2501/2601 Series GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring 3) Insert each of the fasteners shown below. Be sure to pull the fastener back until it is flush with the rear of the attachment hole. 4) Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten each fastener screw and secure the GP in place.

  • Page 47: Wiring Precautions

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring Wiring Precautions 3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord WARNINGS • To avoid an electric shock, be sure the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet when connecting the power terminals to the GP unit. •...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring Connecting the Power Supply Terminals GP2501-TC11, GP2501-SC11, GP2601-TC11 Power AC Input Live Line Terminal AC Input Neutral Line Block Grounding T erminal connected to the GP chassis. GP2401-TC41-24V/GP2501-TC41-24V/GP2501-SC41-24V/GP2501- LG41-24V/GP2601-TC41-24V Positive electrode Negative electrode Grounding T erminal connected to the GP chassis.

  • Page 49: Connecting The Power Supply

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring 3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply • If the supplied voltage exceeds the Twisted Lines GP unit's range, connect a voltage voltage GP unit transformer. transformer Chapter 2 Specifi- cations for the allowable voltage range. Twisted Lines noise GP unit...

  • Page 50: Grounding

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring 3.2.3 Grounding CAUTION Do not use common grounding, since it can lead to an accident or machine breakdown. Connect the FG terminal found at the (a) Exclusive Grounding (BEST) back of the GP to an exclusive ground. [diagram (a)].

  • Page 51: Tool Connector

    GP. Bottom Face Rear Face GP-2501/2601 Series GP-2401 Series Tool Connector When the Bar Code Reader uses a separate power supply: • Turn the Bar Code Reader ON before turning the GP ON.

  • Page 52: Cf Card Installation And Removal

    Mulit Unit, the CF Card’s internal data and the GP unit may be damaged or broken. • Be sure to use only CF Cards manufactured by the Digital Electronics Corporation. GP unit performance cannot be guaranteed when using another manufacturer’s CF Card.
  • Page 53 Use the following steps to insert the CF Card in the GP. (The illustrations below show the procedures for the GP-2501/2601 Series models. However, these procedures are also the same for the GP-2401 Series.) 1) Slide the CF Card Cover in the direction shown here, then upwards to open the cover.

  • Page 54: Cf Card Handling

    Chapter 3 - Installation and Wiring 3.4.1 CF card Handling The CF Card has a data overwrite limit of approximately 100,000 times. Therefore, be sure to back up all CF Card data regularly to another storage media. (100,000 times assumes the overwriting of 500KB of data in DOS format) Two methods are available for backing up data.

  • Page 55: Attaching The Screw Lock Terminal Block

    GP unit's AUX I/O I/F. (The illustrations below show the procedures for the GP-2501/2601 Series models. However, these procedures are also the same for the GP-2401 Series.) 1) Loosen the set screws of each desired Screw Lock Terminal Block pin.

  • Page 56: Chapter 4 Data Transfer

    1. Serial Data Transfer 2. Ethernet Data Transfer Chapter 3. CF Memory Loader Tool Data Transfer This chapter explains following three (3) methods of transferring data created with the GP screen creation software to or from the GP. • Transfer data via the data transfer cable to or from your GP. •...
  • Page 57 Chapter 4 - Transfer Screen Data Transfer screen data from your PC, via the GP screen creation software. For details about the GP screen creation software, refer to GP-PRO/ PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included in the GP screen editor software) To Transfer Data to a Completely New GP Connect the GP to your PC via the data transfer cable, and then turn the GP ON.
  • Page 58 Chapter 4 - Transfer Screen Data Do NOT disconnect the GP’s power supply, turn OFF the PC, or discon- nect the GP’s transfer cable during the data transfer. If you do, an error may occur when the GP is started. If the GP screen creation software’s “GP SYSTEM SETTINGS”...

  • Page 59: Ethernet Data Transfer

    Chapter 4 - Transfer Screen Data Ethernet Data Transfer For the GP-2501/2601 Series, the Ethernet I/F allows you to set up the GP via an Ethernet network, as well as transfer GP screen data. To use this feature, the optional Bus Conversion unit and Ethernet unit (GP Ethernet I/F unit or Multi Unit) are required.

  • Page 60: Cf Memory Loader Tool

    • The CF Memory Loader Tool and Backup Data require more than 7MB of CF Card memory. When using Digital’s CF Card “GP077-CF10 (8MB)”, if the com bination of this data and your GP’s filing data and image data collectively re- quire more than 8MB, the memory space of the CF Card will run out.

  • Page 61: Data Upload And Download

    Chapter 4 - Transfer Screen Data 4.3.1 Data Upload and Download When the Memory Loader Tool program starts, the following screen will appear. UPLOAD (From GP to CF Card) This feature is for saving all GP internal data (i.e. system program, communication protocol, expansion program, screen data and Backup SRAM data) in the CF Card as backup data.

  • Page 62: Chapter 5 Offline Mode

    1. Entering OFFLINE Mode 2. OFFLINE Mode Main Menu Chapter 3. INITIALIZATION 4. SELF-DIAGNOSIS OFFLINE Mode OFFLINE Mode provides access to the Initialize, Self-Diagnosis, and other features built into the GP. Before you can use any of these features, however, you will need to change the GP to OFFLINE mode.

  • Page 63: From The Menu Bar

    Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode 5.1.2 From the Menu Bar From the GP unit’s Menu Bar, touch the OFFLINE square and the OFFLINE mode Main Menu will appear. For instructions on how to call up the Menu Bar, refer to 6.4.3 “SET UP TOUCH PANEL;...

  • Page 64: Offline Mode Main Menu

    Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode OFFLINE Mode Main Menu Each menu item shown below has different settings that must be set to match the corresponding PLC in order for the GP to communicate properly. Entering OFFLINE mode calls up the following screen. Select the desired menu item by touching the corresponding screen item bar.

  • Page 65: Initialization

    Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode INITIALIZATION Selecting A Menu Touch the menu number to select it. Touch the menu to select it. Entering Numbers Touching a menu item or an enter field enables you to enter the numeric values. Use the numeric touch keys located at the bottom of the screen to enter numeric values.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode After All Setting Data is Entered Touch the top-left [SET] key. If you wish to exit the screen without saving the changes, touch the [CANCEL] key. • Press the [SET] key to write the Setup conditions to the Internal FEPROM, which will require a short period of time.

  • Page 67: Self-Diagnosis

    Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode SELF-DIAGNOSIS Selecting a Sub-Display Touch the desired menu item and that sub-display will appear. [CONFIRM], [START] and [CANCEL] Keys After selecting the Self Diagnosis item, the [CONFIRM], [START], and [CANCEL] keys may appear at different times at the top of the screen. [CONFIRM] Key Touching this key informs the GP that you have completed all the necessary steps prior to running “Self Diagnosis”.
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 - OFFLINE Mode After Check - To Return To SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU When OK displays, Pressing once anywhere on the display screen returns you to the SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU. When an Error Message displays Touch the bottom two corners of the panel (1, 2) to return to the SELF-DIAGNOSIS MENU.
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  • Page 70: Chapter 6 Initializing The Gp

    1. Initialization Screen 6. INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY 2. Initialization Items 7. SET UP TIME Chapter 3. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP 8. SET UP SCREEN 4. SET UP I/O 5. PLC SETUP Initializing the GP Initialization Screen Occasionally, you may want to change your GP's general operation settings. The settings used for this are found in the INITIALIZE option in the GP OFFLINE mode's MAIN MENU.

  • Page 71: Initialization Items

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP Initialization Items This chapter explains the contents of the Initialize setup items listed below. For information about screen operations and numeric input. Chapter 5, "OFFLINE Mode" 1 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SYSTEM AREA SETUP GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP 2 SET UP I/O 1/3...

  • Page 72: System Environment Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP These settings allow you to adjust the GP's operation environment. SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP includes the SYSTEM SETUP, SYSTEM DATA AREA, GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP, and CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP screens. 6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP STAND-BY MODE TIME (0-255) To extend the life of the GP's backlight, the GP is equipped with a screen saver function that automatically turns the unit's backlight(s) OFF when no operations...

  • Page 73: System Area Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP PASSWORD SETUP(0-9999) The password setting is used when changing to the Initialize Memory or Initialize (OFFLINE mode) Screens. The password (from 0 to 9999) ensures protection of the GP settings, since the use of OFFLINE mode is controlled. If you do not wish to use this feature, enter the default value, 0.
  • Page 74 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP When these five items, "Current Screen Number", "Error Status", "Clock Data (Current)", "Change Screen Number", and "Display ON/Off", have been selected, word addresses are assigned to each item, in order, as shown here. In the screen above, the device address used for [SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS]’s “SYSTEM AREA START DEV / START ADR”...

  • Page 75: Global Window Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP A GP2000 Series unit can display one Global Window and two Local Windows at any one time. The Global Window is common to all the display screens. The Local Window displays exclusively on a designated base screen. The GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP is described here.

  • Page 76: Character String Data Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP Character String Data ordering varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Setup the Character String Data order here to match the corresponding PLC. Setup the CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE to match the PLC type. Device type and Tag settings are unavailable.
  • Page 77 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP I) Data Device Storage Order E.g. Characters A B C D E F G H • Storage from Start Data • Storage from End Data D100 D100 D101 D101 D102 D102 D103 D103 II) Word Byte LH/HL Order E.g.
  • Page 78 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP III) Double-word Word LH/HL Order E.g. Characters A B C D E F G H I J" • 16 bit Device HL Order • 16 bit Device LH Order D100 D100 D101 D101 D102 D102 D103 D103...

  • Page 79: Set Up I/O

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP SET UP I/O This section describes the communication setup with the Host (PLC) and the setup for any peripheral equipment. The SET UP I/O menu includes the SET UP SIO, SET UP PRINTER, SET UP TOUCH PANEL, COMMUNICATION SETUP, SOUND SETTINGS, EXPANSION SERIAL SETUP, EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP , SETUP CAPTURE OPERATION, DISPLAY DE-...
  • Page 80 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP CONTROL CONTROL prevents the overflow of data sent and received. Select either XON/ XOFF control or ER (DTR) control. COMMUNICATION FORMAT Select one of the following options for the communication format: RS-232C, RS- 422 (4 line), or RS-422 (2 line). When using an RS422 cable and the Memory Link format, be sure to select the 4-line option.

  • Page 81: Set Up Printer

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.2 SET UP PRINTER These settings are used to designate the type of printer that will be connected to the GP. <GP2401/2501 Series> <GP2601 Series> PRINTER TYPE Printers that are compatible with NECPC-PR201/PL , EPSON ESC/P24-J84(C), HP Laser Jet PCL 4 commands, EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink), and EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) printers can be used.
  • Page 82 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP HARD COPY ORIENTATION (available with GP-2601T only) This setting designates the direction of the screen copy printout (horizontal or vertical). This setting is available with the GP-2601T unit only. EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color ink) and EPSON Stylus (4-color ink) models do not sup- port "Vertical”...
  • Page 83 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP When specifying "PRINTER TYPE", except for EPSON PM/Stylus (6-color), EPSON Stylus (4-color) printers, touching the key causes the following screen to appear. Touch the key, and the [SET UP PRINTER] screen will reappear. 6-14 GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual...

  • Page 84: Set Up Touch Panel

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL Touch operation and Force Reset setup, and Display Device adjustments are made here. There may be differences on these settings depending on the GP type. TOUCH OPERATION MODE Designates either One Point, Two Point or No Slide. When No Slide is selected, dragging one's finger across the touch screen creates no screen response and only individually selected points will register.
  • Page 85 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP CONTRAST ADJUSTMENT When this option is set ON, CONTRAST ADJUSTMENTs can be made through touch input. This setting is not available with GP-2401T/2501T/2601T units. Be sure to press the GP corners in the order shown. If only corner (2) is pressed OFFLINE mode will start.
  • Page 86 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNOUT This option designates whether touch-operation is disabled or not when the back- light burns out. If this selection is set to [OFF], touch-operation will be disabled when the backlight burns out, which prevents the GP from sending input signals to the PLC.

  • Page 87: Communication Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP The following explains the use the of the retry command to deal with errors, including those that occur during GP and PLC communication. RECEIVE TIMEOUT (1 to 127) Sets the value used for the data reception timeout (PLC <--> GP). If the cable is not connected, data communication will Timeout after one second, regardless of this setting's value.

  • Page 88: Sound Settings

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS START UP SOUND Select the type of sound that is output when the GP starts. If “BUZZER is se- lected, the GP's internal buzzer will sound. If “SOUND" is selected, a sound will output from the speaker connected to the GP.

  • Page 89: Expansion Serial Communication Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP Since GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with an expansion serial I/F. If you have selected the [NO] for the [SERIAL I/F CHANGE] on the [COM- MUNICATION PORT SETUP] screen, or "No" for the [Serial I/F Switch] settings in the GP Screen Editor (when not using the Extended SIO Script Protocol for communication), the expansion serial communication setup is not required.

  • Page 90: Expansion Serial Environment Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP Since GP-2401/2501/2601 Series units are not equipped with an expansion serial I/F, the expansion serial environment setup is not required. Even if a GP-2501/2601 Series unit is equipped with a Bus Conversion Unit and a Multi Unit S, the Expansion Serial Interface cannot be used.

  • Page 91: Display Device Settings

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.9 DISPLAY DEVICE SETTINGS Depending on the GP's Environment and Brightness settings, sometimes the screen's display will seem to flicker. This may be because the brightness setting is too low, or that the GP's surrounding environment has become either too hot or too cold.

  • Page 92: Communication Port Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.4.11 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP This screen allows you to set up the connection environment of the GP's commu- nication port (COM1). SERIAL I/F CHANGE Selecting "YES (COM1 <->COM2)" designates that the communication used for the Extended SIO Script Protocol starts at the Serial I/F (COM1).

  • Page 93: Plc Setup

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP PLC SETUP Set up the GP System Area and the Unit number in this screen. Because 1:1 and n:1 GP connections utilize different settings, confirm your connection's needs before using any settings. The following assumes that the Direct Access format is used.

  • Page 94: Station Setup(N:1)

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.5.2 STATION SETUP(n:1) STATION SETUP, required with an n:1 (Multi-link) setup, checks whether data communication is being performed correctly between the GP and the PLC. NETWORK INFORMATION ADDRESS With an n:1 (multi-link) connection, the Network Information setting uses 2 words for its data.
  • Page 95 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP • Be certain to setup this data before running. • Turn all bits not related to the GP OFF. Validation List This area responds to the correspondence from each connected GP. In the Valida- tion List, when the same bit numbers as the Connection List turn ON, the corre- spondence is accepted.

  • Page 96: Customize Setup (N:1)

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1) The Customize function modifies the n:1 (multi-link) connection's communication method to make it more efficient. To perform GP<-->PLC communication effi- ciently, the user should first determine whether they wish to have Operation or Display priority set for the GP.
  • Page 97 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP Speed Difference between Display Priority and Operation Priority When using the Mitsubishi Electric Corporation A3A PLC, with consecutive addresses (80 words, not including the System Area), the difference in reading speed is as shown in the following graphs. GP TOUCH MONOPOLIZE The monopolizing of touch panel use can be set ON or OFF.

  • Page 98: Initialize Internal Memory

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY This section explains how to initialize the GP’s internal data or a CF card inserted in the GP. Select one of the menu items, [INITIALIZE MEMORY], [INITIALIZE CF CARD] and [CSV DATA INDEX] selections in the [INITIALIZE MEMORY] menu. 6.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMORY •...

  • Page 99: Csv Data Index

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP 6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX Specific data-transfer CSV files (ZR*****.CSV) on the CF Card can be trans- ferred from the CF Card directly to the PLC (filing) or from the PLC directly to the CF Card (logging). For the details about the CSV Data Transfer Function, GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual.

  • Page 100: Set Up Time

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP SET UP TIME Sets the GP's internal clock. SET UP TIME Enter date and time corrections to the date and time displayed in the PRESENT TIME. The GP's internal clock has a slight error. At normal operating temperatures and conditions, with the GP operating from its lithium battery, the degree of error is 65 seconds per month.

  • Page 101: Set Up Screen

    Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP SET UP SCREEN This screen is used to enter the number for the initial screen displayed after power- ing up, the character size when in RUN mode, and other general screen items. INITIAL SCREEN NO. (1-8999) Set up the screen file number that will display first upon powering up.
  • Page 102 Chapter 6 - Initializing the GP FONT SETTING Selects the font type displayed on the GP screen during operation. KANJI FONT QUALITY Designates the font display quality for enlarged characters. When [FONT SETTING] is set to [JAPAN] Single-byte characters will remain 8x16-dot characters when they are enlarged. Double-byte characters are displayed as: [Standard] Here, characters are displayed using 16x16-dot “blocks”.
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  • Page 104: Chapter 7 Run Mode And Errors

    1. GP RUN Mode 2. SELF-DIAGNOSIS Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 4. Error Messages RUN Mode and Errors RUN Mode There are two ways of entering the GP's RUN mode; immediately after plugging in the unit's power cord, or from the GP's OFFLINE mode. 7.1.1 After Connecting the Power Cord The method of GP startup will vary, depending on the “START TIME”...

  • Page 105: Via Offline Mode

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.1.2 Via OFFLINE Mode Touch the MAIN MENU's RUN selection to start your downloaded "project". The INITIALIZE area's SET UP SCREEN feature designates the first screen that appears in RUN mode, and, after this screen appears, communication with the PLC begins.

  • Page 106: Self-Diagnosis

    5 Checks the System and Protocol of the GP Internal Memory (FEPROM). 6 Checks the internal display memory (Frame Buffer). 7 Checks the Tool Connector control lines and send/receive lines. 8 Checks the Input Port (for Digital's maintenance use only). 9 Checks the AUX control line. A Checks the printer interface.

  • Page 107: Self-Diagnosis - Details

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.2.2 SELF-DIAGNOSIS - Details This section explains the contents of SELF-DIAGNOSIS. For information on how to operate the Screen, Chapter 5, "OFFLINE Mode"; for information about how to set up the Special Tools, Chapter 3, "Installation and Wiring".
  • Page 108 (GPW-CB02) (Created by User) INPUT PORT Used for Digital's maintenance. Checks the AUX control line. Used when an inching output error or a monitor output error occurred. To enable this check menu, you need to connect the PLC input unit.
  • Page 109 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors PRINTER I/F Checks the printer I/F. Used when the printer does not function properly. You need to connect the printer prior to using this checking menu. Connecting the printer buffer may cause an error, therefore, connect the GP and the printer directly.
  • Page 110 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors SOUND I/F Checks if Sound Output operates. Prior to using this check menu, connect the speaker to the GP. The first three notes of the musical scale (do, re,mi) will sound. When using a GP-2501/2601 Series unit, self-diagnosis must be performed even when the optional Bus Conversion Unit and Sound Output Unit (Multi Unit S and Multi Unit E) are connected to speakers.

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Troubleshooting This section describes how to find and resolve problems that may occur on the GP. If there is a problem with the PLC, please refer to the corresponding PLC manual. 7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble The following items are problems that may occur while using this unit.

  • Page 112: No Display

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.3.2 No Display Follow the flowchart below when the screen does not display when powering up, or the screen turns OFF by itself during RUN mode, to find an appropriate solu- tion. No Screen Display Transfer screen data from the screen editing software.
  • Page 113 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Does turning the power ON one Is the Status LED's more time start the display? The SIO orange light turned ON? cable may not be connected The backlight is nearly burnt properly. out. Replace the backlight. Is the SIO cable, AUX cable If the problem continues connected properly to this...
  • Page 114 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Erase the data that has been written. When using Direct Access, the address is +9; when using Memory Link, the address is 12. For more on Has Display Off data the SYSTEM DATA AREA been written to the GP-PRO/PBIII for SYSTEM DATA...

  • Page 115: No Gp/Host Communication

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.3.3 No GP/Host Communication When the GP will not communicate with the host PLC, follow the flowchart below to find both the cause of the problem and a suitable response. Or, if an error message displays on the screen, check the error code (refer to the Error Messages section in this chapter) to find the appropriate solution.
  • Page 116 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Is the SELF-DIAGNOSIS/ Are the corresponding SIO INITIALIZE settings SIO CHECK OK? There is a problem with the GP unit. Please contact your local GP distributor. Enter correct settings and values. Chapter 6, Are all Tags set "Initializing the GP".

  • Page 117: Touch Panel Does Not Respond

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond When the touch panel does not respond, or its response time is very slow after it is pressed, please use the flowchart below to find the origin of the problem, and the appropriate solution.

  • Page 118: Buzzer Sounds When Gp Power Is Turned On

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP power is turned ON If you start the GP unit and the internal buzzer sounds, use the following chart to find the reason and the appropriate solution. Buzzer Sound Timing Reason Solution...

  • Page 119: Clock Settings Cannot Be Entered

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered This problem occurs when the lithium backup battery's voltage, used for the internal clock, runs out. To enter the clock settings, please read the CLOCK SET UP ERROR directions. 7.5.4 CLOCK SET UP ERROR 7.3.7 Error Screens If the following error screen appears when you start the GP, it indicates an error...

  • Page 120: Error Messages

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Error Messages This section explains the messages that appear when an error has occurred in the GP unit during RUN mode. The problem causing the error message and its related countermeasure are explained in the table below. After a problem has been solved, unplug the GP's power cord and then reattach it.
  • Page 121 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Error Massage Problem Countermeasure The SIO address used for this GP is Check all GP's SIO address NETWORK ADDRESS ERROR (02 : F8) different from other GP's. (Only for the Multi- settings, and correct any that Link connection) are incorrect.

  • Page 122: Error Message Details

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors Error Message Details 7.5.1 SYSTEM ERRORS Indicates a fault in the basic operations of the GP. Following the error message, an error code, as shown below, will appear. Report the error number and details on how the error developed to your local GP distributor. SYSTEM ERROR ( 03 : x x ) An unrecoverable error occurred during screen data transfer.
  • Page 123 Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors When the GP changes to OFFLINE mode during RUN mode When the GP changes to OFFLINE mode without the user first pressing the screen, there is a possibility that the screen data has been damaged. In this case, after the SYSTEM ERROR displays, the screen automatically reverts to OFFLINE mode after about 10 seconds.

  • Page 124: Illegal Address In Screen Data

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.5.2 ILLEGAL ADDRESS IN SCREEN DATA Caused by an overlap of addresses. After the error message, error codes, as listed below will appear. If the error cannot be fixed, please report the error code and details on how the error devel- oped to your local GP distributor.

  • Page 125: Plc Com. Error

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.5.3 PLC COM. ERROR Appears when the address setup for tags exceeds the address range used in the host (PLC.) Check the Error Number that appears and use the following table to solve the problem. PLC COM.

  • Page 126: Clock Set Up Error

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors • In Toshiba's PROSEC T Series, the Error Code is 4 characters long; on the GP, Error Numbers are changed to and displayed in Hexadecimal. • With the Allen-Bradley PLC-5 and SLC-500 Series, the EXT/STS error codes have been re-mapped to start at D0 HEX, so they will not conflict with other error codes.

  • Page 127: D-Script And Global D-Script Errors

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors The following error messages are displayed when D-Scripts and Global D-Scripts are not correctly set up. The GP-2401/2501/2601 Series unit displays the error message at the bottom of the GP screen. Error Message D-Script D-Script Error (***)

  • Page 128: Extended Sio Script Error

    Chapter 7 - RUN Mode and Errors 7.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error The following error message is displayed when an Extended SIO Script is not correctly set up. The GP-2401/2501/2601 Series unit displays the error message at the bottom of the GP screen. Error Message Extended SIO Script EXT ENDED SIO SCRIPT ERROR (***) The following table lists the numbers assigned to (***) in the above error mes-...
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  • Page 130: Chapter 8 Maintenance

    1. Regular Cleaning Chapter 2. Periodic Check Points 3. Changing the Backlight Maintenance Regular Cleaning 8.1.1 Cleaning the Display When the surface or the frame of the display gets dirty, soak a soft cloth in water with a neutral detergent, wring the cloth tightly, and wipe the display. •...
  • Page 131 Chapter 8 - Maintenance 3) Attach the new gasket to the GP. Be sure to insert the gasket into the GP’s groove so that the gasket’s groove sides are vertical. 4) Check if the gasket is attached to the GP correctly. •...

  • Page 132: Periodic Check Points

    Chapter 8 - Maintenance Periodic Check Points To keep your GP unit in its best condition, please inspect the following points periodically. GP Operation Environment • Is the operating temperature within the allowable range (0 C to 50 C )? •...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Backlight

    Chapter 8 - Maintenance Replacing the Backlight When the unit’s backlight burns out, the unit’s status LED will turn orange. • If the status LED continues turning ON in Orange after the backlight replacement, GP unit malfunction may be occurred. Please contact your local GP distributor.
  • Page 134 Chapter 8 - Maintenance Use the following table to check that you have ordered the correct back- light. GP Model Rev. Backlight Model GP2401-T C41-24V PS400-BU00-MS GP2501-T C11 GP577RT -BL00-MS GP2501-T C41-24V GP2501-SC11 PS501S-BU00 GP2501-SC41-24V PS500S-BU00 GP2601-T C11 Rev.4 is marked.*1 CA3-BLU12-01 GP2601-T C11 Rev.4 is not marked.*1...

  • Page 135: Replacing Ca3-Blu12-01

    Chapter 8 - Maintenance 8.3.1 Replacing CA3-BLU12-01 I/F Covers 1) Turn the GP’s power OFF (i.e. dis- connect the GP's power cord). Re- move the three (3) I/F covers, and use a Phillips screwdriver to re- move the case’s seven (7) rear at- Rear tachment screws.
  • Page 136 Chapter 8 - Maintenance Attachment Screw 5) Disconnect the backlight's one (1) power connectors. Connector 6) Loosen the backlight unit attachment screw. Next, slide the backlight in the direction shown and lift it forward and remove it from the GP. 7) Insert the new backlight in the GP.
  • Page 137 Chapter 8 - Maintenance M e m o GP-2401/2501/2601 Series User Manual...
  • Page 138 Index Index Error Messages 7-17 errors or omissions1 ACCESS lamp 9, 3-11 Extended SIO Script Error 7-25 aerospace equipment ALARM MESSAGE 6-32 Available Software 1-5, 1-6 failsafe system design Features and Performance FRAME BUFFER 7-5 BRIGHTNESS SETTING 6-16 Global D-Script Error 7-24 CAUTIONS 3-9, 3-11 GLOBAL WINDOW...
  • Page 139 Index Structural Specifications 2-3 SYSTEM AREA READ SIZE (0-256) 6-24 NETWORK INFORMATION (DEV/ADR) 6-25 SYSTEM AREA SETUP 6-4 No Display 7-8 System Area Size 6-4, 6-9 No GP/HOST Communication 7-8 SYSTEM AREA START (DEV/ ADR) 6-24 No GP/Host Communication 7-12 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP 6-2, 6-3 nuclear power control devices...

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