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Chapter 2 - Specifications

GP-377 Series User Guide

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A:Display Panel

The GP monitor screen displays the screen
setup and corresponding PLC host data.

GP-377L Monochrome LCD

GP-377S STN type Color LCD

B: Touch Panel

Performs any screen change operations and
sends data to the PLC.

C: Status LED

This LED reflects the GP's condition.

D: Power Input Terminal Block

The input and ground terminals for the
power cable.

E: Expansion Interface

Used for expansion boards.

F: Serial Interface

Used for the RS-232C and RS-422 (Serial)
cables. Is connected to the Host (PLC).

G:Tool Connector

The Data Transfer cable, Bar Code Reader
or Memory Loader can be connected here.

LED

GP status

OFF

Power OFF

Green

Normal operation

Orange

Replace backlight

A,B

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Names and Functions of GP Parts

Summary of Contents for GP-377 Series

Page 1: ...d whenever possible connected in a one to one relationship with a GP Preface Note 1 It is forbidden to copy the contents of this manual in whole or in part except for the user s personal use without the express permission of the Digital Elec tronics Corporation of Japan 2 The information provided in this manual is subject to change without notice 3 This manual has been written with care and attent...

Page 2: ...N 1 1 Prior to Operating the GP 1 1 1 2 System Design 1 2 1 3 Accessories 1 4 1 4 2 Port Feature Overview 1 6 CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 General Specifications 2 1 2 1 1 Electrical 2 1 2 1 2 Structural 2 1 2 1 3 Environmental 2 2 2 2 Functional Specifications 2 3 2 2 1 Display 2 3 2 2 2 Memory and Clock 2 3 2 2 3 Interfaces 2 4 2 3 Interface Specifications 2 5 2 3 1 Serial Interface 2 5 2 4 Name...

Page 3: ...4 2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu 4 3 4 3 INITIALIZATION 4 4 4 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS 4 6 4 5 Transferring Screen Data 4 8 CHAPTER 5 INITIALIZING THE GP 5 1 Initialization Screen 5 1 5 2 Initialization Items 5 2 5 3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP 5 3 5 3 1 SYSTEM SETUP 5 3 5 3 2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP 5 4 5 3 3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP 5 6 5 3 4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP 5 7 5 4 SET UP I O 5 10 5 4 1 SET UP SIO 5 10 5 4 2 C...

Page 4: ...f Trouble 6 3 6 2 2 Troubleshooting Flow Chart 6 4 6 2 3 No GP Host Communication 6 7 6 2 4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond 6 9 6 3 SELF DIAGNOSIS 6 10 6 3 1 GP SELF DIAGNOSIS Item List 6 10 6 3 2 SELF DIAGNOSIS Details 6 11 6 4 Error Messages 6 13 6 4 1 Error Message List 6 13 6 4 2 Error Message Details 6 15 CHAPTER 7 MAINTENANCE 7 1 Regular Cleaning 7 1 7 1 1 Cleaning the Display 7 1 7 1 2 Install...

Page 5: ...reen icon Be sure to install these switches as separate hardware switches otherwise severe bodily injury or equipment damage can occur Please design your system so that equipment will not malfunction due to a communication fault between the GP and its host controller This is to prevent any possibility of bodily injury or material damage Essential Safety Precautions Warning WARNINGS Caution The GP ...

Page 6: ... GP Wiring To prevent an electric shock be sure to confirm that the GP s power cord is not connected to the main power when connecting any cords cables or lines to the GP Do not use power beyond the GP s specified voltage range Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock GP Start up and Maintenance The GP uses a lithium battery for backing up its internal clock data If the battery is incorrectl...

Page 7: ...formed it may cause a fire or unit malfunction Use only the designated torque to tighten the GP s termi nal block screws If these screws are not tightened firmly it may cause a short circuit fire or GP malfunction Be careful that metal filings and wiring debris do not fall inside the GP since they can cause a fire GP malfunc tion or incorrect operation GP Start up and Maintenance The liquid crysta...

Page 8: ...P in direct sunlight or in excessively dusty or dirty environ ments Because the GP is a precision instrument do not store or use the unit where large shocks or excessive vibration can occur Do not store or use the GP where chemicals such as organic solvents etc and acids can evaporate or where chemicals and acids are present in the air Do not use paint thinner or organic solvents to clean the GP D...

Page 9: ...n cause an afterimage to remain when the display is changed to another screen To prevent this effect Use the GP s Stand by Mode which automatically turns the screen OFF when there is no input for a specified period of time 5 3 1 System Setup Write FFFFh in the System Data Area s Screen Display Off address 2 to turn the screen display OFF when there is no input for a specified period of time Do not...

Page 10: ...n provided 2 Indicates the degree of protection provided to the human body by the unit and the degree of protection provided by the unit s front face from particles dust intrusion into the interior of the unit Here 6 indicates that the unit is completely protected from dust intrusion 3 Indicates the degree of protection provided by the unit s front face from water intrusion into the interior of th...

Page 11: ... structures or equipment If these requirements are not met the heat generated by the GP s internal components may cause the unit to fail to meet UL cUL stan dard requirements UL1604 Conditions of Acceptability and Handling Cautions 1 Power input and output I O wiring must be in accordance with Class I Division 2 wiring methods Article 501 4 b of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70 within the Unit...

Page 12: ...de is sold separately n n n n n Installation Fasteners 4 set n n n n n Installation Guide 1 This unit has been carefully packed with special attention to quality However should you find anything damaged or missing please contact your local GP distributor immediately for prompt service Separately Sold Guide n n n n n GP Units GP377 LG11 24V GP377 LG41 24V GP377 SC11 24V GP377 SC41 24V GP 377 Series...

Page 13: ... device operation Indicates information or procedures that must be followed to ensure proper software device setup and operating conditions Indicates actions procedures the User should not attempt 1 Indicates useful or important supplemental information 1 2 Indicates steps in a procedure Be sure to perform these steps in the order given Refers to useful or important supplemental information Provid...

Page 14: ...xiv GP 377 Series User Guide Preface Memo ...

Page 15: ...een Run Setup the screen and tags in your screen editing Screen Setup software according to your Screen Design GP PRO PBIII for Windows Operation Manual and Tag Reference Manual included with the screen creation software 5 Transfer Screen Data Transfer the data from the Screen design software on your PC to the GP unit using the Downloading Cable GP PRO PBIII for Windows Operation Manual included w...

Page 16: ...rt I F Cable GP430 IP10 O Host Controller Personal Computer 1 GP screen creation software Data Transfer Cable GPW CB02 Memory Loader II GP070 LD01 O Rev H or later Mitsubishi PLC A QnA FX Series 2 Port Adaptor II GP070 MD11 PLC etc 2 Port Adaptor II Cable GP070 MDCB11 GP377 LG11 24V GP377 LG41 24V GP377 SC11 24V GP377 SC41 24V ƒ Mitsubishi s GPP feature software 2 GP Unit GP Interfaces PLC Interfa...

Page 17: ...8 105mm TCD 5510W Tohken OPT Electronics 1 For range of compatible PCs refer to the following manual GP PRO PBIII for Windows Operation Manual included with the screen creation software 2 For information about compatible PLC types and software please refer to GP PRO PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual included with the screen creation software 3 Recommended Units 4 Certain types and models of ...

Page 18: ...bishi A Q C and FX series equipment in the same location 2 Port Adapter II Cable GP070 MDCB11 Connects the GP to 2 Port Adapter II Mitsubishi A Series Programming Port I F cable GP430 IP10 O Mitsubishi FX Series Programming Port I F cable GP430 IP11 O Interface cable between the host PLC and GP Connects directlyto Mitsubishi s PLC I F Programming Console Simultaneous use of program console however...

Page 19: ...ts GP s screen from condensation and chemicals n n n n n Options n n n n n Optional Maintenance Items These optional items were included in either the GP itself or in its packing box These items are sold separately as optional maintenance items Product Name Model No Description Backlight GP377L S BL00 MS Spare Backlight Installation fastener GP070 AT00 MS Fasteners to attach the GP to a panel Mois...

Page 20: ...GP screen creation software n n n n n When Using GP 377 Series unit s Internal 2 Port feature 1 Connected to the Serial I F via the Programmer I F Cable Connect to the tool connector via Data Transfer Cable GPW CB02 Connect to Programmer Port PC with Mitsubishi s GPP soft ware installed Mitsubishi PLC c o m p a t i b l e types only GP Connected to GP s Serial I F n n n n n When Using the External ...

Page 21: ... single tool connector you will not be able to use optional equipment which requires the tool connector i e a Barcode Reader etc If you transfer screen data while the GP is in ONLINE mode the screen will not change to the data transfer screen automatically Thus you will need to change the screen manually to the OFFLINE mode s Main Menu Transfer screen 4 5 Transferring Screen Data Peripheral equipm...

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Page 23: ...ications Chapter 2 Specifications 4 Names and Functions of GP Parts 5 Graphic Panel Dimensions 1 General Specifications 2 Functional Specifications 3 Interface Specifications 1 See note on following page Ratings For front face of installed unit Equivalent to IP65f JEM1030 and NEMA 250 TYPE 4X 12 Weight 900g 2 0lb or less main unit only Cooling Method Natural air circulation External Dimensions 171...

Page 24: ...ior to installing the GP be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the GP s operating environment If the installation gasket is used for a long period of time or if the unit and its gasket are removed from the panel the original level of the protection cannot be guaranteed To maintain the original protection level you need to replace the installation gasket regularly 2 1 3 ...

Page 25: ...t font and 32X32 dot font Display Sizes 1 Font Sizes Text ANK 158 types Kanji 6962 types including 607 non kanji characters Chinese European Korean Taiwanese fonts are available 4 levels of adjustment available via touch panel 8 levels of adjustment available via touch panel Both height and width can be expanded 1 2 4 or 8 times Brightness Control Language Fonts Contrast Control 8x8 dot font 40 Ch...

Page 26: ...detailed information refer to Chapter 5 9 Font Setting 2 A Lithium battery s lifetime is 10 years when the battery s ambient temperature is under 40 o C 4 1 years when the battery s ambient temperature is under 50 o C 1 5 years when the battery s ambient temperature is under 60 o C When used for backup Approximately 60 days with a fully charged battery Approximately 6 days with a half charged batt...

Page 27: ...ded with the screen creation software 1 13 25 14 Pin Connection Pin Signal Name Condition 1 FG Frame ground 2 SD Send data RS 232C 3 RD Receive data RS 232C SIO 4 RS Request send RS 232C 5 CS Clear send RS 232C 6 NC No connection 7 SG Signal ground 8 CD Carrier detect RS 232C 9 TRMX Termination RS 422 10 RDA Receive data A RS 422 11 SDA Send data A RS 422 12 1 RESERVE Reserved 13 1 RESERVE Reserve...

Page 28: ...10 RDA 11 SDA 15 SDB 16 RDB 18 CSB 19 ERB 21 CSA 22 ERA The 1 FG terminal should only be connected if it is required by the device being connected to Buzzer Output 23 BUZZ GND and 25 BUZZ OUT are used for Buzzer Output Optical Isolation Buzzer SIO 25pin SIO 23pin GP 377 unit internal circuit Internal Circuit Buzzer Output This unit s RS485 RS422 port is not isolated therefore it is impor tant that...

Page 29: ...s LED This LED reflects the GP s condition D Power Input Terminal Block The input and ground terminals for the power cable E Expansion Interface Used for expansion boards F Serial Interface Used for the RS 232C and RS 422 Serial cables Is connected to the Host PLC G Tool Connector The Data Transfer cable Bar Code Reader or Memory Loader can be connected here LED GP status OFF Power OFF Green Norma...

Page 30: ...User Guide 2 8 Unit mm in Top View 155 5 6 12 Front View Side View 171 6 73 57 2 24 Rear View For detailed dimension information please contact your local GP distributor 2 5 GP Dimensions 2 5 1 GP External Dimensions 123 4 84 5 0 2 138 5 43 ...

Page 31: ...fications GP 377 Series User Guide 2 9 4 R3 or less 156 6 14 0 04 0 1 0 4 84 0 04 0 123 5 1 0 2 5 2 GP Installation Fasteners 2 5 3 GP Panel Cut Dimensions Unit mm in Top View Rear View Front View Side View Unit mm in ...

Page 32: ...Memo ...

Page 33: ...the display panel facing downward Check that the GP s installation gasket is seated securely into the gasket s groove which runs around the perimeter of the panel s frame For details about installing the gasket refer to 7 1 2 Installation Gasket Replacement Create the correct sized opening required to install the GP using the installation dimensions given 2 5 3 GP Panel Cut Out Dimensions The inst...

Page 34: ...m surrounding equipment does not cause the GP 377 to exceed its standard operating temperature When installing the Gp unit in a slanted panel the panel face should not incline more than 30o When installing the GP unit in a slanted panel and the panel face inclines more than 30o the ambient temperature must not exceed 40 o C You may need to use forced air cooling fan A C to ensure the ambient opera...

Page 35: ... 0 6 N m is required to tighten an attachment screw Do not use too much force since it may damage the GP unit 2 Insert each of the fasteners into its slot as shown below Be sure to pull the fastener back until it is flush with the rear of the attachment hole n n n n n Installation Direction n n n n n Securing the Installation Fasteners Side View Panel Installation fastener Hook Panel Front Side Re...

Page 36: ...emove the Terminal Strip s clear plastic cover 3 Remove the screws from the three 3 middle terminals position the Ring Terminals as shown above and re attach the screws Check each wire to make sure the connections are correct 4 Re attach the Terminal Strip s clear plastic cover A torque of only 0 5 to 0 6 N m is required to tighten an attachment screw over Ø3 2mm under 6 0mm Crimp on Ring Terminal...

Page 37: ...ossible When using a long grounding wire replace the thin wire with a thicker wire placed in a duct c Common Grounding Not OK Input and output signal lines must be separated from the power control cables for operating circuits If this is not possible use a shielded cable and connect the shield to the GP s frame 3 2 3 Placement of I O Signal Lines If exclusive grounding is not pos sible use a commo...

Page 38: ...nplugging any connector s from the GP be sure the GP s power cord is unplugged from the main power supply Do not connect or disconnect any equipment to or from the GP s Tool Connector while the GP s Power cord is connected When the Bar Code Reader uses a separate power supply Turn the Bar Code Reader ON before turning the GP ON Turn the GP OFF before turning the Bar Code Reader OFF GP Side view ...

Page 39: ...System Data will be sent To INITIALIZE the setup or run SELF DIAGNOSIS in the GP unit transferring to the OFFLINE mode becomes necessary There are two ways to enter OFFLINE mode First immediately after plugging in the GP s power cord and second by using the Force Reset feature For information about transferring data to the GP refer to GP PRO PBIII for Windows Operation Manual included with the scr...

Page 40: ...word has been set in INITIALIZE SET UP SYSTEM before entering the OFFLINE mode the following screen appears Enter the password then touch Set to enter OFFLINE mode From the Forced Reset screen touch the OFFLINE button and the Main Menu will appear 4 1 2 From Forced Reset For instructions on how to enter the Forced Reset Screen 5 4 3 Set Up Touch Panel FORCE RESET For more information about Passwor...

Page 41: ...r 5 Initial ization for more information about TRANSFER SCREEN DATA refer to GP PRO PBIII for Windows Operation Manual included with the screen creation software for more information about SELF DIAGNO SIS and RUN refer to Chapter 6 GP Run Mode and Errors Select the desired menu item by touching the corresponding item bar on the screen selection Each Main Menu item is used as follows 4 2 OFFLINE Mo...

Page 42: ...cted item becomes highlighted In this example the TOUCH BUZZER SOUND has been set Off 4 3 INITIALIZATION n n n n n Selecting A Menu Touch the menu item or input field to select it n n n n n Entering Numbers After selecting an input field by touching it use the numeric touch keys located at the bottom of the screen to enter numeric values After inputting each value touch the SET key to define the v...

Page 43: ...n to E g To return to the MAIN MENU from the SYS ENVIRONMENT screen simply touch the MAIN MENU title Press the SET key to write the Setup conditions onto the Internal FEPROM which may take some time causing a delay in returning to the previous screen Therefore do not touch the screen until the previous menu display returns Press the SET key to write the Setup conditions onto the Internal FEPROM an...

Page 44: ...ent times at the top of the screen l l l l l CANCEL Key When this key is pressed the selected Self Diagnosis test is cancelled and you are returned to the SELF DIAGNOSIS menu n n n n n Selecting a Sub Display Touch the desired the menu item and that sub display will appear 4 4 SELF DIAGNOSIS l l l l l SET Key When this key is pressed your selected Self Diagnosis test begins ...

Page 45: ...ELF DIAGNOSIS menu to return to the MAIN MENU n n n n n 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 appears on the display screen touch the bot tom left corner of the panel 1 and then the bottom right corner 2 t o r e t u r n t o t h e SELF DIAGNOSIS MENU ...

Page 46: ...he side face of the GP and to the PC s serial port Tool Connector When sending the Project file to the GP the Data Transfer cable GPW CB02 sold separately is needed Also please note that an I F conversion adaptor is not included with the GP If this adaptor is necessary it can be purchased at a computer supply store Desktop or notebook PC To PC s serial port Data Transfer Cable GP To GP s tool conn...

Page 47: ...n To send screen data to a GP that is currently in OFFLINE mode 1 From the OFFLINE mode s MAIN MENU touch the TRANSFER SCREEN DATA item on the screen to enter the TRANSFER SCREEN DATA mode This will allow the GP to receive data 2 While data is being transferred the messages SETUP Transfer and TRANSFERRING PLEASE WAIT will display When data transfer is completed these messages will be cleared If de...

Page 48: ...Memo ...

Page 49: ... mark the menu item is common to both 1 1 and n 1 connections 1 1 Processing where a single 1 GP is connected with a single 1 PLC n 1 Processing where multiple GPs are connected with a single PLC The GPs successively pass a PLC Access Token exclusive PLC interaction key among themselves to designate which unit can communicate with the PLC If you transfer your screen design software s System file 2...

Page 50: ...ea Settings Global Window Settings Character String Data Settings 2 SET UP I O Set Up SIO Communication Setup Set Up I O DISPLAY SETUP 3 PLC SETUP MENU 1 Set Up Operation Surround ings Station Setup n 1 Customize Setup n 1 4 INITIALIZE MEMORY 5 SET UP TIME 6 SET UP SCREEN 7 FONT SETTING Chapter 4 OFFLINE Mode 1 Note that depending on the PLC type selected the screens that appear in your GP s scree...

Page 51: ...determines the start up time of the GP Use this setup to adjust the power up sequence so that the GP starts up after the PLC TOUCH BUZZER SOUND Setup whether or not the GP beeps when pressed PASSWORD SETUP 0 9999 The password setting is used when changing to the Initialize Memory or Initialize OFFLINE mode Screens The password number ensures protection of the GP settings as OFFLINE mode will not b...

Page 52: ...s been selected DATA TYPE OF SCREEN NO This setup controls whether BIN or BCD format numbers are used when making screen changes Screen numbers 1 8999 are available when set up in binary format screen numbers 1 1999 are available when set up in BCD format u u u u u System Area Size This field displays the total number of words used for the items selected from the SYSTEM AREA SETUP Write and Read W...

Page 53: ...item in order as shown here The Device Address set up for the SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS screen s System Data Start Device Start Address is 0 For example if the System Area Start Address is D00200 and the Change Screen Number is designated since the Change Screen No s address is 6 its word address will be D00200 6 D00206 For System Data Start Device and Start Address settings refer to 5 5 1 SET...

Page 54: ...ared in the System Area is a variable This means it can have the REGISTRATION NO written to it and as a result multiple window screens can be used as Global windows You can use this method to adjust the Global window position by writing the X Y coordinates to the SYSTEM AREA s LOCATION word ad dresses DATA FORMAT Setup whether the REGISTRATION NO and the LOCATION values are BIN or BCD values This ...

Page 55: ...r your PLC in the table down below and setup the CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE I Data Device Storage Order II Internal Word Byte LH HL Storage Order III Internal Double word Word LH HL Storage Order CHARACTER STRING DATA MODE List I Data Device Storage Order II Internal Word Byte LH HL Storage Order III Double word Internal Word LH HL Storage Order Character String Data Mode 4 2 5 1 6 7 8 3 LH order ...

Page 56: ...4 Storage from Start Data Storage from End Data II Word Byte LH HL Order E g Characters A B C D 1 2 3 4 16 bit Device LH Order 16 bit Device HL Order 32 bit Device LH Order 32 bit Device HL Order 1 D0100 2 D0101 3 D0102 4 D0103 4 D0100 3 D0101 2 D0102 1 D0103 2 1 D0100 4 3 D0101 1 2 D0100 3 4 D0101 2 1 4 3 D0100 1 2 3 4 D0100 ...

Page 57: ... the start as groups of 4 into1 PLC Device When there are nine characters they are arranged as shown below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Null When the characters do not divide into 4 evenly NULL is added at the end E g Characters A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 32 bit Device LH Order 32 bit Device HL Order III Double word Word LH HL Order E g Characters A B C D E F G H I J 1 2 3 4...

Page 58: ...d GP Depending on the rate selected certain PLCs may not be able to be used GP PRO PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual included with screen creation software DATA LENGTH For data communications the DATA LENGTH must be set up as 7 bit or 8 bit data and set up also the STOP BIT as either a 1 bit or 2 bit value PARITY Set up whether no parity check or an odd or even number parity check will take ...

Page 59: ...COUNT Designates how many times the GP tries to send data to the PLC when a PLC communication error occurrs An Error Message will appear on the GP after the GP tries to send data to the PLC the number of times set by this option The default is 2 If you transfer screens when a PLC communication error has occurred and the error is not yet cleared and the RECEIVE TIMEOUT value is set to 30 seconds or...

Page 60: ...de is selected dragging one s finger across the touch screen will elicit no screen response and only individually selected points will register SYSTEM RESET MODE Designates whether or not a SYSTEM RESET operation is performed u u u u uSteps to run SYSTEM RESET While holding down the bottom right corner 1 of the screen press the upper right corner 2 At the same time press the bottom left corner 3 t...

Page 61: ...ormed via touch input Press the bottom left corner 2 of the screen while holding down the bottom right corner 1 to enter BRIGHTNESS SETTING mode Touch the left side of the bar to brighten the display touch the right side of the bar to dim the display This unit has four levels of adjustment The pictures shown here are for the GP 377S unit Bright and Dark positions are reversed on the GP 377L unit T...

Page 62: ...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 back light burns out which prevents the GP from sending input signals to the PLC When the backlight burns out the Status LED s orange light turns ON and the System Data Area s Status bit 10 1 will turn ON If the SYSTEM RESET option is set to ON only Sys...

Page 63: ...e pronounced This phenomenon is however a common attribute of LCDs and is not a defect To solve this use this setting for adjusting the GP s brightness When Using GP 377L When Using GP 377S Current Value To solve the above problem touch or to adjust the brightness You can check the actual brightness in the preview field at the bottom of the screen From the default value of 0 there are 18 levels an...

Page 64: ...hat the Direct Access format is used The screens may differ depending on the PLC type you selected in the screen cre ation software GP PRO PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual included with screen creation software When the GP PRO PBIII for Windows Ver 3 0 Simulation feature is used the OPERATION SURROUNDINGS menu cannot be entered UNIT NO Set up the PLC UNIT number here Make sure it matches th...

Page 65: ...n be allocated will differ depending on the PLC type GP PRO PBIII for Windows PLC Connection Manual included with screen creation software PLC Data Register In the NETWORK INFORMATION ADR setup the same address to all the GP s connected to the same link unit Furthermore when there are 2 ports in the connected link unit do not make them the same address u u u u uConnection List The word address for...

Page 66: ...Validation List For example the value 002D h in the Connection List setup as the 0 bit 2 bit 3 bit and 5 bit writes to the Validation List When the Connection List and Validation List do not match a COM MUNICATION ERROR occurs Check the setup again When changing the connection first turn all the bits OFF STATION NO 0 15 This is the setup for the GP Station Number mentioned above The setup range is...

Page 67: ...mainly as a monitor screen The GP will command a higher display speed as a result however the response time for the touch panel s operations will slow In a standard network setup use the same setup for all connected GP s To increase the display speed be sure the addresses used are consecutive addresses When bit addresses are used use consecutive to the word units The Customize function modifies th...

Page 68: ...opolize process when no other touch panel operations are performed The Monopolize process begins when the System Data Area s 7th bit of word address LS14 turns ON and ends either when the bit turns OFF or when the time set here elapses Pressing the touch panel in the middle of the monopolize process interrupts the MONOPOLIZE TIME function and ends exclusive use When MONOPOLIZE TIME is set to 0 the...

Page 69: ...ion does not erase the SYSTEM SET UP the SIO protocol or the internal clock settings 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 Variation...

Page 70: ...UP had been se lected enter a number from 1 to 8999 Or if BCD was the option set up then input a number from 1 to 1999 ALARM MESSAGE Set up the character size of the ALARM MESSAGE when the Alarm Bulletin is activated ONLINE ERROR DISPLAY Set up whether or not error messages display during RUN mode When using single byte characters When using double byte characters V size 4 H size 4 64 32 pixels 4 ...

Page 71: ... uWhen FONT SETTING is set to any other type i e CHINESE I ASCII KOREA or TAIWAN Standard When enlarged single byte characters will remain 8x16 dot charac ters and double byte characters will remain 16x16 dot characters Compatible with GP 30 series units HIGH Single byte characters ASCII codes 21h to 7Dh except and will display as high quality characters 16x16 dot characters will display using Jap...

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Page 73: ... entering the GP s RUN mode first immediately after plugging in the unit s power cord and the other from the GP s 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 If however the designated initial screen ha...

Page 74: ...ng the GP s power cord E g After powering up the GP the initial screen that appears is equipped with a built in invisible switch in the top left corner Touch this switch within 10 seconds to change the GP from RUN to OFFLINE mode Note that the example below uses a pre made screen with a MENU button in the top left corner This screen will not appear unless desig nated to ...

Page 75: ...g or the GP automatically goes to the OFFLINE mode when the power is turned ON For these first three problems see the following pages troubleshooting tables For the last problem D a SYSTEM ERROR may have developed while display ing the OFFLINE mode screen Chapter 6 4 2 Error Message Details Be sure that no object has touched the screen accidentally if the GP goes to the OFFLINE mode without displa...

Page 76: ...ct the SIO and AUX cable Does turning ON the power one more time cause a display NO Transfer screen data from the screen editing software Chapter 4 5 Transfer Screen Data Use the correct power voltage Chapter 2 Specifications Fix the power code connection Chapter 3 Installa tion and Wiring Turn OFF the power and reconnect the SIO cable or the AUX cable Does the Status LED light turn On NO No Scree...

Page 77: ...CREEN is OK Does the OFFLINE menu display NO Is the Status LED s orange light ON YES Connect the cable properly Chapter 3 Installa tion and Wiring PLC Connec tion Manual included with the screen creation software The back light has burned out Contact your nearest GP distributor for the backlight replacement NO YES 1 To make the OFFLINE screen appear turn the power OFF then ON and press the upper l...

Page 78: ... creation software YES NO There is a problem with the GP unit Please contact your local GP distributor NO YES Has Display Off data been written to the SYSTEM DATA AREA NO YES YES Has Backlight Off data been written to the SYSTEM DATA AREA There may be an error occurred within Internal FEPROM 2 Data while being transferred Initialize the FEPROM transfer the data and try using again Erase the data t...

Page 79: ...ual included with the screen creation software Does not communicate Is the Termination Resis tor correctly installed 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 ...

Page 80: ...ded with the screen creation software Possible problems with the PLC Check if the PLC is working properly There is a problem with the GP unit Please contact your local GP distributor Are the corresponding SIO INITIALIZE settings OK Is the SELF DIAGNOSIS SIO CHECK OK Enter correct settings and values Chapter 5 Initializing the GP Are all Tags set up correctly ...

Page 81: ... OK YES Set the addresses within the allow able range or re define the touch area YES Is INITIALIZE s SET UP TOUCH PANEL correct NO NO In the INITIALIZE SET UP TOUCH PANEL option enter val ues applicable to the Touch Opera tion Mode Chapter 5 Initializ ing the GP Connect each piece of peripheral equipment i e Transfer Cable Barcode Reader etc to the GP and then turn it ON to check if the Touch Pan...

Page 82: ... panel square FEPROM CHECKSUM Checks the System and Protocol of the GP Internal Memory FEPROM 1 FRAME BUFFER Checks the internal display memory Frame Buffer TOOL CONNECTOR 2 Checks the Tool Connector control lines and send receive lines INPUT PORT Checks the Input Port for Digital s maintenance use only SIO CHECK 2 Checks the RS 232C and RS 422 send receive lines 1 Also known as FEEPROM Flash Elec...

Page 83: ...ystem Protocol The Internal FEPROM 1 System and Protocol check searches for any problems that may arise during operations When running the check the screen will change as follows When the FEPROM is normal OK displays if there is a problem the screen stops in the middle of operation This check does not erase the System or Protocol FRAME BUFFER The Frame Buffer display memory Check looks for any dis...

Page 84: ... Cable provided in the software package is necessary When everything is normal OK displays when there is a problem an error message displays Created by User Data Transfer cable GPW CB02 SIO CHECK Checks the RS 232C and RS 422 SIO lines for areas where communication problems develop In the menu select which check to run To run the check connecting the SIO cable is necessary If all is normal OK disp...

Page 85: ... PLC s power GP unit INITIALIZE settings Setup I O PLC Setting are incorrect Check the INITIALIZE settings and make any necessary corrections The host and GP Powering up sequence was incorrect Turn ON the PLC s power and wait for 2 3 seconds then turn ON the GP s power The communication cable is not connected properly Check the communication cable and connect it correctly The communication cable w...

Page 86: ...d then transfer the screen data again CLOCK SETUP ERROR 1 The backup battery for the internal clock is running low 6 4 2 Error Message Details SCREEN TRANSFER ERROR An error occurred in the data transmission from the screen editor to the GPpanel Re transfer the screen data SCREEN TAGLIMIT EXCEEDED Tags are setup beyond the tag limit max of 385 6 4 2 Error Message Details OBJ PLC HAS NOT BEEN SETUP...

Page 87: ... types of communication errors such as RECIEVE DATA ERROR PLC COM ERROR have also occurred try to correct those problems also 6 4 1 Error Message List If the above mentioned methods do not solve the problem please contact your local GP distributor n 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 erro...

Page 88: ...If an error seems to be caused by a particular GP operation the error may be related to the screen or project data transferred to the GP In this case try sending screen data via the FORCE SYSTEM SETUP feature which will transfer both the screen data and the project data to the GP For details about the FORCE SYSTEM SETUP feature refer to GP PRO PBIII for Windows Ver 3 0 Operation Manual Chapter 11 ...

Page 89: ...m Message n 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 Overlapping addresses other than the ones mentioned above can also cause the Illegal Address message E g When the starting address o...

Page 90: ... in a device range that exists Others The Error code for each PLC can be found in the table on the last page of this chapter Then look up the Error Number in the indicated PLC manual Or report the Error Number to the PLC maker FB The address set on a tag the address used for storing data for Trend graph or the address set by an alarm message is out of a set range address range error 51 The tag add...

Page 91: ... you will need to replace the lithium battery with a new one If the battery is incorrectly replaced i e its plus and minus sides are reversed the battery may explode therefore please do not replace the battery yourself When the battery needs to be replaced please contact your local GP distributor After changing the backup battery be sure to set the GP s internal clock Chapter 5 Initializing the GP...

Page 92: ...System File n n n n n OBJ PLC HAS NOT BEEN SETUP The host PLC setup in the Editor program i e the prw file does not match the PLC in use Use the Error Code that follows the error message to select the proper PLC type and correct the GP s INITIALIZE setup data so that it matches this OBJ PLC HAS NOT BEEN SETUP x x ...

Page 93: ...stance For instructions on installing the GP s gasket refer to Chapter 3 Installation and Wiring A gasket which has been used for a long period of time may have scratches or dirt on it and could have lost much of its water resis tance Be sure to change the gasket periodically or when scratches or dirt become visible n n n n n Attaching the Installation Gasket 1 Each of the GP s corners has 4 ribs ...

Page 94: ...he GP s three remaining corners as shown in step 1 The gasket must be inserted correctly into the groove for t h e G P s m o i s t u r e resistance to be equivalent to IP65f The upper surface of the gasket should extend approximately 1 5mm out from the groove Be sure to check that the gasket is correctly inserted before installing the GP into a panel Groove Installation Gasket ...

Page 95: ...the allowable range 0 o C to 50 o C Is the operating humidity within the specified range 20 to 85 RH Is the operating atmosphere free of any corrosive gasses Electrical Specifications Is the input voltage appropriate DC24V 15 Related Items Are all power cords and cables connected properly Have any become loose Are all mounting brackets holding the unit securely Are there many scratches or traces o...

Page 96: ...sly time required for brightness to fall to half its normal level 1 If NO has been selected for the OFFLINE menu s FORCE RESET feature Touch Panel operation is disabled Use the following table to check that you have ordered the correct backlight 7 3 Changing the Backlight To prevent an electric shock be sure the GP s power cord is unplugged from the power outlet prior to changing the backlight Whe...

Page 97: ...e cord out of the back light 5 Push the backlight s Lock Tab to the right to free the backlight then pull it upwards and out of the unit 6 Insert the new backlight and slide it into its slot until the Lock Tab can be clicked into place 7 Attach the new backlight s Power Connector to the inverter board 8 To replace the GP s rear cover insert the cover s guide tabs into the case s guide slots and cl...

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Page 99: ...e 2 7 External Dimensions 2 8 F Features and Performance 2 3 FEPROM CHECKSUM 6 10 FONT SETTING 5 23 FRAME BUFFER 6 10 6 11 G GLOBAL WINDOW 5 6 GLOBAL WINDOW ACCESS 5 6 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP 5 6 GP Disposal Precautions vii GP SELF DIAGNOSIS Item List 6 10 GP Start up and Maintenance Precautions vii GP TOUCH MONOPOLIZE 5 20 GP s Display Panel ix GP 377R Series Models x Graphic Panel Dimensions 2 8 Gro...

Page 100: ...4 6 Serial Interface 1 4 2 5 2 7 SET UP I O 5 10 SET UP SCREEN 5 22 SET UP TIME 5 21 SET UP TOUCH PANEL 5 12 5 15 SIO CHECK 6 10 6 12 STAND BY MODE TIME 0 255 5 3 START TIME 0 255 5 3 STATION NO 0 15 5 18 Status LED 2 7 Steps to run SYSTEM RESET 5 12 Structural Specifications 2 1 SYSTEM AREA READ SIZE 0 256 5 16 SYSTEM AREA SETUP 5 4 System Area Size 5 4 SYSTEM AREA START DEV ADR 5 16 SYSTEM ENVIR...

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