Digital Equipment Pro-face GP2000 Series User manual

GP-2300/2301 Series
User Manual
Digital Electronics Corporation

GP-2300/2301 Series User Manual 1
Thank you for purchasing the Pro-face GP-2300/2301 Series programmable
operator interface (hereafter referred to as the "GP unit").
This GP unit, with its expanded functionality and improved overall performance,
is an upgrade of Pro-face's previous GP series panels. GP-2300/2301 Series units
allow you to use the Ethernet (GP-2300 Series only) and CF Card features with-
out attaching separately sold expansion units.
Please read this manual carefully as it explains, step by step, how to use the GP
correctly and safely.
Also, in this manual's examples, the Mitsubishi MELSEC-AnA Series PLC is
referred, whenever possible, as a point-to-point connection.
<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 Digital
Electronics 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 attention to detail; however,
should you find any errors or omissions, please contact 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.
All Company/Manufacturer names used in this manual are the registered trade-
marks of those companies.
© 2003 Digital Electronics Corporation
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Table of Contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................1
Table of Contents.......................................................................................................2
Essential Safety Precautions....................................................................................6
General Safety Precautions ...................................................................................10
GP-2300/2301 Series Model Names ......................................................................12
Package Contents ....................................................................................................12
UL/c-ULApplication Notes....................................................................................13
CE Marking Notes...................................................................................................13
Revision Information..............................................................................................14
Documentation Conventions..................................................................................14
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Prior to Operating the GP ......................................................................1-1
1.2 System Design ............................................................................................1-2
1.2.1 GP-2300 Series System Design ..................................................... 1-2
1.2.2 GP-2301 Series System Design ..................................................... 1-4
1.3 Accessories..................................................................................................1-8
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Specifications.............................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Electrical ........................................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 Environmental................................................................................ 2-2
2.1.3 Structural........................................................................................ 2-2
2.2 Functional Specifications........................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Display ........................................................................................... 2-3
2.2.2 Memory.......................................................................................... 2-4
2.2.3 Touch Panel • Clock....................................................................... 2-4
2.2.4 Interfaces ....................................................................................... 2-5
2.3 Interface Specifications...........................................................................2-6
2.3.1 Serial Interfaces.............................................................................. 2-6
2.3.2 Expansion Serial Interface ............................................................. 2-7
2.3.3 Printer Interface.............................................................................. 2-8
2.4 Part Names and Functions......................................................................2-9

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2.5 Dimensions............................................................................................... 2-12
2.5.1 GP-2300/2301 Series External Dimensions................................. 2-12
2.5.2 Panel Cut Dimensions.................................................................. 2-13
2.5.3 Installation Fasteners.................................................................... 2-14
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
3.1 Installation..................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Installation Procedures ................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Wiring Precautions...................................................................................3-6
3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord ........................................................... 3-6
3.2.2 Connecting the Power Supply....................................................... 3-8
3.2.3 Grounding ...................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 I/O Signal Line Placement ............................................................. 3-9
3.3 Tool Connector ....................................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Ethernet Cable Connector................................................................... 3-10
3.5 CF Card Insertion and Removal.........................................................3-11
3.5.1 CF Card Handling ........................................................................ 3-13
CHAPTER 4 DATA TRANSFER
4.1 Serial Data Transfer.................................................................................4-1
4.2 Ethernet Data Transfer ...........................................................................4-4
4.2.1 Checking the IP Address................................................................ 4-6
4.3 CF Memory Loader Tool.........................................................................4-7
4.3.1 Data Upload and Download........................................................... 4-8
CHAPTER 5 OFFLINE MODE
5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode.......................................................................5-1
5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord.................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 From the Menu Bar ........................................................................ 5-2
5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu..................................................................5-3
5.3 Initialization...............................................................................................5-4
5.4 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................................5-6

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CHAPTER 6 INITIALIZING THE GP
6.1 Initialization Screen.................................................................................6-1
6.2 Initialization Items ...................................................................................6-2
6.3 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
6.4 Set Up I/O ................................................................................................ 6-10
6.4.1 Set Up SIO ................................................................................... 6-10
6.4.2 Communication Setup.................................................................. 6-12
6.4.3 Set Up Touch Panel...................................................................... 6-13
6.4.4 Display Setup ............................................................................... 6-16
6.4.5 Set Up Printer............................................................................... 6-17
6.4.6 Expansion Serial Setup ................................................................ 6-19
6.4.7 Expansion Serial Environment Setup .......................................... 6-20
6.4.8 Set Up Capture Operation ............................................................ 6-21
6.4.9 FUNCTION SETUP .................................................................... 6-22
6.4.10 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP ........................................... 6-22
6.5 PLC Setup................................................................................................ 6-23
6.5.1 Set Up Operation Surroundings (1:1/n:1) .................................... 6-23
6.5.2 Station Setup (n:1) ....................................................................... 6-24
6.5.3 Customize Setup (n:1) ................................................................. 6-26
6.5.4 Ethernet Setup.............................................................................. 6-28
6.5.5 SYSLOG Setup ............................................................................ 6-29
6.5.6 Others Setup................................................................................. 6-30
6.5.7 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................. 6-30
6.6 Initialize Internal Memory.................................................................. 6-31
6.6.1 Initialize GP Memory................................................................... 6-31
6.6.2 Initialize CF Card......................................................................... 6-31
6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX ..................................................................... 6-32
6.7 Set Up Time............................................................................................. 6-33
6.8 Set Up Screen.......................................................................................... 6-34
6.9 Font Setting ............................................................................................. 6-35

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CHAPTER 7 RUN MODE AND ERRORS
7.1 RUN Mode ..................................................................................................7-1
7.1.1 After Connecting the Power Cord.................................................. 7-1
7.1.2 Via OFFLINE Mode ...................................................................... 7-2
7.2 Self-Diagnosis.............................................................................................7-3
7.2.1 Self-Diagnosis Item List ................................................................ 7-3
7.2.2 Self-Diagnosis - Details ............................................................... 7-4
7.3 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................7-7
7.3.1 Possible Types of Trouble .............................................................. 7-7
7.3.2 No Display ..................................................................................... 7-8
7.3.3 No GP/Host Communication ....................................................... 7-11
7.3.4 Touch Panel Does Not Respond .................................................. 7-13
7.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP power is turned ON ............................. 7-14
7.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered ............................................... 7-15
7.3.7 Error Screens................................................................................ 7-15
7.4 Error Messages....................................................................................... 7-16
7.4.1 Error Message List ....................................................................... 7-16
7.5 Error Message Details .......................................................................... 7-18
7.5.1 System Errors ............................................................................... 7-18
7.5.2 Illeagal Address in Screen Data ................................................... 7-20
7.5.3 PLC Com. Error ........................................................................... 7-21
7.5.4 Clock Setup Error ........................................................................ 7-22
7.5.5 Screen Tag Limit Exceeded (max. of 384)................................... 7-22
7.5.6 OBJ. PLC Has Not Been Setup.................................................... 7-22
7.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors ........................................... 7-23
7.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error ........................................................... 7-24
CHAPTER 8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 Regular Cleaning ......................................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Cleaning the Display...................................................................... 8-1
8.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement ........................................ 8-1
8.2 Periodic Check Points..............................................................................8-3
8.3 Replacing the Backlight ..........................................................................8-4
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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.
These icons indicate the following levels of danger:
Indicates situations where severe bodily
injury, death or major equipment damage
can occur.
Indicates situations where slight bodily
injury or machine damage can occur.
System Design
• Do not create GP touch panel switches that could possibly
endanger the safety of equipment and personnel. Damage
to the GP, its I/O unit(s), cable(s), and other related equip-
ment can cause an output signal to remain continuously
ON or OFF and possibly cause a major accident. There-
fore, design all monitoring circuits using limit switches,
etc. to detect incorrect device movement. To prevent acci-
dents related to incorrect signal output or operation, de-
sign all switches used to control vital machine operations
so they are operated via a separate control system.
• 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.
• Do not use the GP unit as a warning device for critical
alarms that can cause serious operator injury, machine
damage or production stoppage. Critical alarm indicators
and their control/activator units must be designed using
stand-alone hardware and/or mechanical interlocks.
• The GP is not appropriate for use with aircraft control
devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data trans-
mission (communication) devices, nuclear power control
devices, or medical life support equipment, due to these
devices’ inherent requirements of extremely high levels of
safety and reliability.
Essential Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
Warning
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• 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.
• When using the GP with : transportation vehicles (trains,
cars and ships), disaster and crime prevention devices,
various types of safety equipment, non-life support re-
lated medical devices, etc., redundant and/or failsafe
system designs should be used to ensure the proper de-
gree of reliability and safety.
Touch Panel
• After the GP’s backlight burns out, unlike the GP’s
“Standby Mode”, the touch panel is still active. If the op-
erator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and
touches the panel, a potentially dangerous machine op-
eration error can occur.
If your GP's backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the follow-
ing steps to determine if the backlight is actually burned out.
1) If your GP is not set to "Standby Mode" and the
screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.
2) Or, if your GP is set to Standby Mode, but touching
the screen does not cause the display to reappear,
your backlight is burned out.
Also, use the GP’s built-in “USE TOUCH PANEL AFTER
BACKLIGHT BURNOUT” feature to prevent an accidental
machine operation error. This feature can automatically
detect a burnout and disable the touch screen.
Wiring
• To prevent electrical shock or equipment damage, unplug
the GP unit’s power cord from the power supply prior to
installing or wiring the GP.
• Be sure to replace the GP's plastic terminal block cover
after wiring is completed, since operating the GP without
the cover may lead to an electric shock
• Do not use power beyond the GP's specified voltage
range. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.
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Installation/Maintenance
• Be sure to securely connect all cable connectors to the GP.
A loose connection may cause incorrect input or output.
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.
Installation/Maintenance
• High voltage runs through the GP. Except for replacing
the backlight, never take apart the GP, otherwise an elec-
trical shock can occur.
• Do not modify the GP unit. Doing so may cause a fire or
an electric shock.
• Do not use the GP in an environment where flammable
gasses are present, since operating the GP may cause an
explosion.
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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 100ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Ωor less and a 2mm2or thicker wire, or
your country’s applicable standard.
• Be sure the GP's rated voltage is within the designated
range, and that the power terminal lines are correctly
attached. If the voltage supplied differs from the rated
voltage, or incorrect wiring or grounding is performed, 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 unit operation.
Display Device/CF Card
• The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant and if
for any reason the panel is damaged and this liquid con-
tacts any part of your body, be sure to wash that area with
running water for 15 minutes. If any of this liquid enters
your eye, flush your eye for 15 minutes with running water
and contact a physician.
• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, be sure the CF
Card ACCESS lamp is not lit. If you do not, CF Card inter-
nal data may be damaged or lost.
• While a CF Card is being accessed, NEVER turn OFF or
reset the GP, or insert or remove the CF Card. Prior to
performing these operations, create and use a special GP
application screen that will prevent access to the CF
Card.
Refer to GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Tag Reference Manual
(included in the screen editor software package)
Unit Disposal
• When this unit is disposed of, it should be done so ac-
cording to your country's regulations for similar types of
industrial waste.
CAUTIONS