Easy! Smooth! GP-2500 Series->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/51 5th Edition 2014.11 Copyright © 2014.11 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Preface This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP-2500 series with a GP-4501TW unit. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-2500T/S/L GP-4501TW GP-2501T/S/L Safety Information HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Before operating any of these products, be sure to read all related manuals thoroughly. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury or unintended equipment damage.
GP4000 Series Model Number GP4000 series model number partly differs depending on a specification. Before placing an order, please make sure of the model number. A B C D E F 2 GP-4200 series (3.5”) 3 GP-4300 series (5.7”) 4 GP-4400 series (7.5”/7.0”W) 5 GP-4500 series (10.4”) 6 GP-4600 series (12.
Contents PREFACE 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE2 GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER 3 CONTENTS 4 CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 6 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-2500T/S/L AND GP-4501TW 6 1.2 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-2501T/S/L AND GP-4501TW 8 CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 10 2.1 LOCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 10 2.2 TOUCH PANEL SPECIFICATIONS 12 2.3 DISPLAY COLORS (FOR GP-2500L/2501L ONLY) 13 2.4 TRANSFER CABLE 14 2.5 INTERFACE 14 2.5.
2.11 BACKUP MEMORY (SRAM) 17 2.12 OTHER NOTES 18 CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 18 3.1 WORK FLOW 19 3.2 PREPARATION 20 3.3 RECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM GP-2500 SERIES 20 3.4 CONVERT SCREEN DATA WITH THE PROJECT CONVERTER 24 3.5 CHANGE THE DISPLAY UNIT TYPE 30 3.6 TRANSFER SCREEN DATA TO GP-4501TW 31 3.7 DIFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 35 3.7.1 DIFFERENCES AFTER CONVERSION 35 CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 37 4.1 DRIVERS 37 4.2 SHAPES OF COM PORTS 37 4.3 SIGNALS OF COM PORTS 38 4.
Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-2500T/S/L and GP-4501TW GP-2500T/S/L Display Type GP-2500T TFT color LCD GP-2500S STN color LCD GP-2500L Monochrome LCD GP-2500T Display Colors, GP-2500S Levels GP-2500L 256 colors (without blink)/ 64 colors (with blink) 64 colors Monochrome, UP! 65,536 colors (without blink)/ 16,384 colors (with blink) ->See 2.3 VGA (640x480 pixels) Panel Cutout 301.5(W)x227.
CF Card I/F ✔ - ->See 2.5.4 SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ USB Type A I/F Type mini B NEW! ✔ - ->See 2.4 Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer I/F Centronic-compliant (parallel) - ->See 2.6.2 Auxiliary I/O I/F ✔ - ->See 2.5.2 Sound Output I/F ✔ - ->See 2.5.3 Expansion Unit I/F ✔ - ->See 2.6.
1.2 Specifications of GP-2501T/S/L and GP-4501TW GP-2501T/S/L Display Type Display Colors, Levels GP-2501T TFT color LCD GP-2501S STN color LCD GP-2501L Monochrome LCD GP-2501T GP-4501TW TFT color LCD 256 colors (without blink)/ UP! 65,536 colors 64 colors (with blink) (without blink)/ GP-2501S 64 colors 16,384 colors GP-2501L Monochrome, 8 levels Display Resolution 301.5(W)x227.5(H) Dimensions (mm) (mm) ->See 2.
NEW! Ethernet I/F - CF Card I/F ✔ - ->See 2.5.4 SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ USB Type A I/F Type mini B - 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX NEW! ✔ ->See 2.4 Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer I/F Centronic-compliant (parallel) - ->See 2.6.2 Auxiliary I/O I/F ✔ - ->See 2.5.2 Expansion Unit I/F ✔ - ->See 2.6.
Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.
GP-4501TW Interface names GP-2500T/S/L 1 GP-2501T/S/L Power Input Terminal Block Power Connector (AC/DC type) (DC type) 2 3 4 5 GP-4501TW Serial I/F (COM1) Serial I/F (COM2) - Serial I/F (COM2) Tool Connector Ethernet I/F - Ethernet I/F 6 - USB I/F (Type A) 7 - USB I/F (Type mini B) 8 - SD Card I/F 9 CF Card I/F - 10 Expansion Unit I/F - 11 Printer I/F - 12 13 Auxiliary I/O I/F (AUX), Sound Output I/F Auxiliary I/O I/F (AUX) Expansion CF Card I/F - 11/51
2.2 Touch Panel specifications GP-4501TW adopts the Analog type. For the Analog type, even if you touch two points at the same time, it’s recognized that the coordinates located between these two points are touched. If you have used the 2-point touch input on GP-2500 series, change to the 1-point touch input setting using the switch delay function of GP-Pro EX. If you use the Matrix type that enables 2-point touch input at the same time, you can replace GP-2500 series with GP-4501T.
2.3 Display Colors (for GP-2500L/2501L only) The display color of GP-2500L/2501L is monochrome, but GP-4501TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the display color changes from monochrome to color. When data of a monochrome model is converted to data of a color model with GP-Pro EX, the data may be displayed in colors depending on the version of the Project Converter or settings of the drawing/the parts on the screen.
2.4 Transfer cable To transfer screen data to GP-4501TW, use a USB transfer cable or Ethernet. The USB cables that can be used for GP-4501TW are as follows: Model Connector Type CA3-USBCB-01 Connector on GP USB (Type A) Options ZC9USCBMB1 Commercial Item USB (Type mini B) - Please note that the cables (GPW-CB02, GPW-CB03, GP430-CU02-M) for GP-2500 series cannot be used for GP-4501TW. 2.5 Interface 2.5.
and the functions using the CF card, use a SD card or a USB flash drive instead. * When using a SD card with GP-4501TW, please verify it supports the following specifications: File format Maximum capacity SD FAT16 2GB SDHC FAT32 32GB For the GP-PRO/PBIII’s “CF Card output folder” setting, if project file is converted on GP-Pro EX, the setting will automatically change to the one that uses a SD card. To change the setting of the output destination folder, see [5.
2.6.5 Isolation Unit The isolation unit for GP-2500 series (CA2-ISOALL232-01, CA2-ISOALL422-01) cannot be used for GP-4501TW. You can use RS-232C isolation unit for GP-4501TW (CA3-ISO232-01) instead. In this case, select “VCC” from [System Settings] -> [Device/PLC] in the [Project] menu on GP-Pro EX. 2.7 Power Supply 2.7.1 AC Power Supply Type GP-4501TW has a DC power supply type only. When replacing GP-2500T or GP-2501T/S (AC Type) with GP-4501TW, changing to DC power supply is required.
2.9 Power Consumption The power consumption of GP-2500 series is different from that of GP-4501TW. AC Type GP-2500T 50VA or less (AC100V) 85VA or less (AC240V) GP-2500S/L GP-2501T/S DC Type 50VA or less (AC100V) 50W or less 85VA or less (AC240V) GP-2501L - GP-4501TW - 17W or less For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual. 2.
(4) Click [SRAM Information] to see SRAM size. 2.12 Other Notes Do not expose GP4000 series to direct sunlight. Do not use GP4000 series outdoors. Do not turn on GP4000 series if condensation has occurred inside the device. When you are continuously using GP4000 series without oxygen, the brightness might decrease. Please ventilate the control panel periodically.
Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure 3.1 Work Flow Installation Screen Communication Check the compatibility of Check the differences of Check the connection hardware in Chapter 2. specifications in between GP-4501TW and a OtasukePro! [Compatibility PLC in the GP-Pro EX of Software] Device/PLC Connection (http://www.pro-face.com Manual. Remove GP-2500 series. /otasuke/qa/gp3000/repla ce/soft/conv/care/3/). Receive screen data from GP-2500 series.
3.2 Preparation Requirements for GP-2500T: receiving screen data PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows V5.0 or later is from GP-2500 series. installed. *2 *1 GP-2500S/L, GP-2501T/S: PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package02 V6.0 or later is installed. *2 GP-2501L: PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package02 V6.3 or later is installed. *2 Transfer Cable (The following three types of cables are available.
(1) Connect a transfer cable to the GP-2500 series. (2) Start up GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and click the [Transfer] icon on the Project Manager (Specify a desired project file.) (3) On the [Transfer] window, select the [Setup] menu and click [Transfer Settings...
(4) In the Communication Port field, select [COM], specify the COM port to which the cable is connected, and click [OK]. If you use a USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03) You can check the COM port for the USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03), which is assigned to the PC, with the Device Manager of Windows.
(5) Select the [Transfer] menu and click [Receive...]. (6) Specify the location to save the received screen data at and the project file name and save them. In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-2500 series. It needs to be included in screen data when transferring screen data to the display unit beforehand.
3.4 Convert screen data with the Project Converter Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-2500 series with the GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter. (1) Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs] (or [Programs])->[Pro-face]-> [GP-Pro EX *.**]->[Project Converter] (For the [*.**] part, the version of the software you use is displayed.) (2) The Project Converter starts up and the [Project Converter] dialog box opens. Select [Project File (*.PRW)] in the [Data Type].
(4) In [Convert-To], designate a GP-Pro EX’s project file (*.prx). Click the [Browse…] button and enter a new [File Name] (e.g.: “Product system A.prx”). Click [Save], and a new project file will be set to [Convert-To].
NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed.
(5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select a replacement model’s name on the pull-down menu. Click [OK]. NOTE When replacing GP-2500 series with GP-4501TW, select [GP-4501T] if you don’t find [GP-4501TW] on the pull-down menu. If you select [GP-4501T] here, follow the instructions on [3.5 Change the Display Unit Type] to set the Display Unit type to GP-4501TW.
If an error message is displayed during conversion If an error message is displayed during conversion, refer to [Project Converter Error Message] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace/soft/conv/project_conve rter_error.html) on our Web site called [OtasukePro!] for the cause and the solution. NOTE If the following dialog box appears, CF Card Output Folder setting is required.
(7) After conversion, the [Save convert information] dialog box appears. If you click [Save], you can save the conversion information in a CSV file format. NOTE Because the differences made at the time of conversion from GP-Pro/PBIII for Windows are described in the CSV saved file, the project file (*.prx) after conversion can be checked and modified according to the conversion information. (8) Click [Close] to close the [Project Converter] dialog box. If you double click the project file (*.
Select a folder (e.g.: “Database”) and click [OK]. If you click the [Make New Folder] button, you can create a new folder at any location. IMPORTANT ・ In the [Question] dialog box, be sure to select [Yes] and specify the destination folder. If you select [No], images will not be called correctly. ・ GP-4501TW is not equipped with a CF card slot. If a destination folder is created in the work above, a CF card will be automatically replaced with a SD card for the external device setting.
(1) Open the converted project file (*.prx) on GP-Pro EX. (2) Click GP-Pro EX’s [System Settings]->[Display] and there change the Display Unit to GP-4501TW. (3) Click [Project]->[Save] or [Save As] to save the change. 3.6 Transfer screen data to GP-4501TW Transfer the project file after conversion to GP-4501TW.
・ If the following symptoms appear on Microsoft Windows® 7, go to updating “USB Data Transfer Driver” on [OtasukePro!] for download (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/freesoft/gpproex_transfer.ht m). - An error occurs when GP-Pro EX or Transfer Tool is installed - An error occurs when data is transferred via an USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01). (2) Turn on the power of GP-4501TW. The “Initial Start Mode” screen will appear on the display unit.
(3) On the GP-Pro EX’s State Toolbar, click the [Transfer Project] icon to open the Transfer Tool. To transfer a different project file, click the [Select Project] button and select a project file. (4) Make sure that the [Device] in the “Transfer Settings Information” is set to [USB]. If not, click the [Transfer Setting] button to open the “Transfer Setting” dialog box. Select [USB] in the Communication Port Settings field and click [OK]. (5) Click [Send Project] to start transfer.
(6) The following dialog box appears during transfer and you can check the communication status. (The display unit enters the Transferring mode and communication with the device such as a PLC is terminated.) Display Screen (7) When transfer is completed, the status displayed in the dialog box will change from [Transferring] to [Complete Transfer]. Click [Close] to close the dialog box. The display unit will be reset and a screen of the transferred project file will be displayed.
3.7 Differences of software 3.7.1 Differences after conversion Check the differences of screen data after conversion from GP-PRO/PBIII to GP-Pro EX. For the details of each item, refer to our website. http://www.pro-face.
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Chapter 4 Communication with Device/PLC 4.1 Drivers More connectable drivers will be added. For the devices/PLC each driver supports, see [Connectable Devices] (http://www.pro-face.com/product/soft/gpproex/driver/driver.html). 4.
4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.
For GP-4501TW RS-232C (plug) *1: RI and VICC of Pin 9 are switched on the software. VCC Output is not protected from overcurrent. Please follow the current rating to avoid false operation or breakdown.
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4.4 Multilink Connection For GP-4501TW, some communication drivers do not support multi-link connection (n:1) via RS-422. When converting the project file with the setting of the communication driver that does not support multi-link connection (n:1) via RS-422, the connection is automatically converted to (1:1). For the communication drivers that support serial multi-link, see [Which drivers support serial multilink communication?] (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/com_mlnk.
4.6 Cable Diagram at the time of replacement The connection cable for GP-2500 series can be used for GP-4501TW. But please note that there are precautions and restrictions as described below. IMPORTANT Please check the connection configurations GP-4501TW supports with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual before using a connection cable. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.h tm) The Siemens MPI connection cable, MPI adapter (GP070-MPI-41) cannot be used.
4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-2500 series System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4501TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) To replace GP-2500 series with GP-4501TW, prepare the following item.
* For GP-2500T/S/L only: GP-2500T/S/L System Configuration (connecting to COM2) GP-4501TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) *The same cable can be used.
4.6.2 When using a RS-422 connection cable GP-2500 series System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4501TW System Configuration (connecting to COM2) IMPORTANT Before connecting to GP-4501TW, be sure to change the port setting to [COM2] on Device/PLC Setting of GP-Pro EX. Please check the communication setting with GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual just in case. (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/index.
NOTE When using a terminal block adapter (GP070-CN10-O), we recommend you to replace it with a terminal block conversion adapter (PFXZCBADTM1) for GP-4501TW. For replacement in this connection method, prepare the following item.
When using Mitsubishi A/QnA series（CPU Direct） connection cable （GP2000-CBLA/5M-01） * Including User-created cable 9/25-pin Conversion Cable cannot be used. Please replace to Mitsubishi A connection cable by Pro-face (CA3-CBLA-01).
When using Mitsubishi A/QnA series（CPU Direct） connection cable （GP2000-CBLFX/5M-01, GP2000-CBLFX/1M-01） * Including User-created cable 9/25-pin Conversion Cable cannot be used. Please replace to Mitsubishi FX connection cable by Pro-face （CA3-CBLFX/5M-01(5m) or CA3-CBLFX/１M-01(1m)）.
Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Changing the setting of the external media to use If a CF card has been used for GP-PRO/PBIII, after GP-2500 series is replaced with GP-4501TW with GP-Pro EX, “a CF card” is automatically replaced with “a SD card” for the external media setting. (1) After conversion of the project file data, at GP-Pro EX Error Check, if the message, “The project contains features that require a SD card. However, the selected display does not support SD cards so these features will not run.
iii. Click the [Browse] button and specify a destination folder. iv. Click [OK] to confirm the setting. v. Click [Project]->[Save] to save changes. vi. Check each function that uses the CF card and replace the setting of [SD Card] with [USB Storage] for the media setting. NOTE ・ To see how the tags or the parts of GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows are replaced on GP-Pro EX, refer to [OtasukePro!] “Feature Comparison between GP-PRO/PBIII and GP-Pro EX” (http://www.pro-face.
ii. The current setting is displayed. iii. After changing it, click [OK] to confirm the setting. iv. Click [Project]->[Save] to save changes.
