Digital Equipment Pro-Face GP2000H Series User manual

GP2000H Series
User Manual

GP2000H Series User Manual 1
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Preface
Thankyou for purchasing the Pro-faceGP2000H Series programmable operator
interface(hereby referredtoas “GPunit”).
ThisGPunit,withitsexpandedfunctionalityandimprovedoverallperformance,isan
upgrade of Pro-face’s previous GP series panels. The GP2000H Series units are the
“Handy”type GP unitsthat are hand-heldoperable. The GP2000HSeriesunits allow
youto use theCF Cardwithout attaching separatelysold expansionunits.
Please read this manual carefully as it explains, step by step, how to use the GP2000H
correctlyandsafely.
Also,inthismanual’sexamples, theMitsubishiMELSEC-AnASeriesPLCisused
wheneverpossible, connectedin aone-to-one relationshipwitha GP2000Hunit.
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Table of Contents
Preface................................................................................................................................1
Essential Safety Precautions .............................................................................................7
General Safety Precautions...............................................................................................13
About GP2000H Series Models ........................................................................................15
UL/c-UL(CSA) ApplicationNotes ....................................................................................15
CE Marking Notes ..........................................................................................................15
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................15
RevisionInformation .........................................................................................................16
DocumentationConventions .............................................................................................16
Chapter1 Introduction
1.1 Prior to Operating the GP2000H ......................................................................... 1–1
1.2 System Design....................................................................................................... 1–3
1.2.1 GP2000H Series System Design .................................................................... 1–3
1.3 Accessories ............................................................................................................ 1–5
Chapter2 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 Clock .............................................................................................................. 2–4
2.2.4 TouchPanelSwitches ..................................................................................... 2–5
2.2.5 Interfaces ........................................................................................................ 2–6
2.3 Interface Specifications ........................................................................................ 2–7
2.3.1 ExternalInterfaces .......................................................................................... 2–7
2.4 Part Names and Functions ................................................................................. 2–13
2.5 Dimensions........................................................................................................... 2–15
2.5.1 GP-2301H Series / GP-2401H Series External Dimensions........................ 2–15
2.5.2 CF Card Interface Guard ............................................................................. 2–16
2.5.3 EmergencySwitchGuard ............................................................................. 2–16

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Chapter 3 HandlingandWiring
3.1 Handling the GP2000H ......................................................................................... 3–1
3.1.1 Wall Mount Adapter / Swivel Mount Arm...................................................... 3–1
3.1.2 Hand Strap ..................................................................................................... 3–3
3.1.3 Neck Strap ..................................................................................................... 3–3
3.2 Interface / Switch Guards..................................................................................... 3–5
3.2.1 CF Card Interface Guard ............................................................................... 3–5
3.2.2 EmergencySwitchGuard ............................................................................... 3–5
3.3 Wiring ..................................................................................................................... 3–7
3.3.1 Wiring ............................................................................................................. 3–7
3.3.2 CableInstallation ............................................................................................ 3–7
3.3.3 GP2000H Mode / GP-H70 Compatibility Mode ........................................... 3–8
3.3.4 SwitchingDOUT/BUZZOutputCurrentDirection ...................................... 3–11
3.4 Tool Connector .................................................................................................... 3–13
3.5 CF Card Installation and Removal ................................................................... 3–15
3.5.1 CFCard Handling ........................................................................................ 3–16
3.5.2 CF Card Access Switch ............................................................................... 3–16
Chapter 4 Data Transfer
4.1 Serial Data Transfer ............................................................................................. 4–1
4.2 CF Memory Loader Tool...................................................................................... 4–5
4.2.1 Data Upload and Download ........................................................................... 4–5
Chapter 5 OFFLINE Mode
5.1 Entering OFFLINE Mode .................................................................................... 5–3
5.1.1 After Plugging in the Power Cord................................................................... 5–3
5.1.2 From the Menu Bar ........................................................................................ 5–3
5.2 OFFLINE Mode Main Menu .............................................................................. 5–5
5.3 INITIALIZATION ................................................................................................ 5–5
5.4 SELF-DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................................... 5–7
Chapter 6 InitializingtheGP-2301H
6.1 InitializationScreen .............................................................................................. 6–1
6.2 Initialization Items ................................................................................................ 6–3
6.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP .................................................................. 6–3
6.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP........................................................................................... 6–3
6.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP ............................................................................... 6–5
6.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP ....................................................................... 6–5
6.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP........................................................ 6–7

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6.4 SET UP I/O ............................................................................................................ 6–9
6.4.1 SET UP SIO................................................................................................... 6–9
6.4.2 COMMUNICATION SETUP ..................................................................... 6–11
6.4.3 SET UP I/O.................................................................................................. 6–11
6.4.4 DISPLAY SETUP........................................................................................ 6–15
6.4.5 PRINTER SETUP........................................................................................ 6–15
6.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP .............................. 6–16
6.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP.................................... 6–16
6.4.8 SET UP CAPTURE OPERATION.............................................................. 6–17
6.4.9 FUNCTION SETUP.................................................................................... 6–18
6.4.10 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP .......................................................... 6–18
6.5 PLCSETUP ......................................................................................................... 6–19
6.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS (1:1 / n:1) ............................... 6–19
6.5.2 STATION SETUP (n:1) ............................................................................... 6–20
6.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1) ......................................................................... 6–22
6.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY .............................................................. 6–24
6.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMORY ........................................................................ 6–24
6.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD............................................................................... 6–24
6.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX ..................................................................................... 6–25
6.7 SET UP TIME ..................................................................................................... 6–26
6.8 SET UP SCREEN................................................................................................ 6–27
6.9 FONT SETTING ................................................................................................. 6–29
Chapter7 InitializingtheGP-2401H
7.1 InitializationScreen .............................................................................................. 7–1
7.2 InitializationItems ................................................................................................ 7–3
7.3 SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT SETUP .................................................................. 7–3
7.3.1 SYSTEM SETUP........................................................................................... 7–3
7.3.2 SYSTEM AREA SETUP ............................................................................... 7–5
7.3.3 GLOBAL WINDOW SETUP ....................................................................... 7–5
7.3.4 CHARACTER STRING DATA SETUP........................................................ 7–7
7.4 SET UP I/O ............................................................................................................ 7–9
7.4.1 SET UP SIO................................................................................................... 7–9
7.4.2 SET UP PRINTER....................................................................................... 7–10
7.4.3 SET UP TOUCH PANEL............................................................................ 7–10
7.4.4 COMMUNICATION SETUP ..................................................................... 7–13
7.4.5 SOUND SETTINGS.................................................................................... 7–13
7.4.6 EXPANSION SERIAL COMMUNICATION SETUP .............................. 7–14
7.4.7 EXPANSION SERIAL ENVIRONMENT SETUP.................................... 7–14

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7.4.10 FUNCTION SETUP.................................................................................... 7–16
7.4.11 COMMUNICATION PORT SETUP .......................................................... 7–16
7.5 PLCSETUP ......................................................................................................... 7–17
7.5.1 SET UP OPERATION SURROUNDINGS (1:1/n:1).................................. 7–19
7.5.2 STATION SETUP (n:1) ............................................................................... 7–19
7.5.3 CUSTOMIZE SETUP (n:1) ......................................................................... 7–19
7.6 INITIALIZE INTERNAL MEMORY .............................................................. 7–23
7.6.1 INITIALIZE GP MEMORY ........................................................................ 7–23
7.6.2 INITIALIZE CF CARD............................................................................... 7–23
7.6.3 CSV DATA INDEX ..................................................................................... 7–24
7.7 SET UP TIME ..................................................................................................... 7–25
7.8 SET UP SCREEN................................................................................................ 7–26
7.9 FONT SETTING ................................................................................................. 7–27
Chapter 8 RUN Mode and Errors
8.1 RUN Mode............................................................................................................. 8–1
8.1.1 After Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................. 8–1
8.1.2 Via OFFLINE Mode...................................................................................... 8–3
8.2 SELF-DIAGNOSIS ............................................................................................... 8–3
8.2.1 SELF-DIAGNOSIS ITEM LIST................................................................... 8–3
8.2.2 SELF-DIAGNOSIS – Details........................................................................ 8–5
8.3 Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 8–9
8.3.1 PossibleTypes of Trouble............................................................................... 8–9
8.3.2 NoDisplay.................................................................................................... 8–10
8.3.3 No GP / Host Communication...................................................................... 8–10
8.3.4 Touch Panel / Function Key Does Not Respond.......................................... 8–15
8.3.5 Buzzer Sounds when GP Power is Turned ON ............................................ 8–16
8.3.6 Clock Settings Cannot be Entered................................................................ 8–17
8.3.7 Error Screen is Displayed............................................................................. 8–17
8.4 Error Messages................................................................................................... 8–17
8.4.1 Error Message List ....................................................................................... 8–17
8.5 Error Message Details....................................................................................... 8–19
8.5.1 SystemErrors ............................................................................................... 8–19
8.5.2 Illegal Address In Screen Data ..................................................................... 8–19
8.5.3 PLC COM. Error ......................................................................................... 8–22
8.5.4 Clock Setup Errors....................................................................................... 8–19
8.5.5 Screen Tag Limit Exceeded (384 max.)........................................................ 8–24
8.5.6 OBJ. PLC Has Not Been Set Up................................................................. 8–24
8.5.7 D-Script and Global D-Script Errors ........................................................... 8–24

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8.5.8 Extended SIO Script Error........................................................................... 8–25
Chapter9 Maintenance
9.1 Regular Cleaning .................................................................................................. 9–1
9.1.1 CleaningtheDisplay ....................................................................................... 9–1
9.2 Periodic Check Points ........................................................................................... 9–1
9.3 Replacing the Backlight ....................................................................................... 9–2
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System Design
•Do NOT make switches using the switches on the touch
panels, which may cause operator injury and machine dam-
age. To prevent major accidents caused by an output re-
maining either ON or OFF, set up circuits (such as limiters)
that will monitor vital output signals. To prevent accidents
caused by incorrect output or malfunction, design switches
used by separate devices to perform important operations.
• Do NOT use GP touch panel switches to perform safety-
related or important accident-prevention operations. These
operations should be performed by separate hardware
switches to prevent operator injury and machine damage.
• To prevent any possibility of bodily injury or material dam-
age, design your system so that equipment will not mal-
function due to a communication fault between the GP unit
and its host controller.
WARNING
CAUTION
Essential Safety Precautions
Thismanual includes proceduresthat must befollowed to operatethe GP correctlyand
safely.Besureto readthismanualandany relatedmaterialsthoroughly tounderstand
thecorrect operationandfunctions ofthe GP unit.
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SafetySymbols
Throughoutthismanual,thefollowingiconsidentifyGPoperationproceduresthat
requirespecialattention.Theseiconsprovideessentialsafetyinformationforthefollow-
inglevelsofdanger:
Indicatessituationsthatmayresultinmajor
machinedamage,severebodilyinjury,ordeath
iftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.
Indicatessituationsthatmayresultindamage
tothemachinery,orminorbodilyinjuryifthe
instructionsarenotfollowed.
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•Do NOT use the GP as a warning device for critical warning
alarms that can cause serious operator injury, machine dam-
age, or production stoppage. Use stand-alone hardware
and/or mechanical interlocks to design alarm indicators and
their control/activator units.
• The GP is NOT appropriate for use with aircraft control de-
vices, medical life-support equipment, central trunk data
transmission (communication) devices, or nuclear power
control devices, due to their inherent requirements of ex-
tremely high levels of safety and reliability.
• When using the GP with transportation vehicles (trains, cars,
and ships), disaster and crime prevention devices, various
types of safety equipment, and medical devices that are
not life-support related, use redundant and/or failsafe sys-
tem designs to ensure proper reliability and safety.
• The Emergency Switch and the 3-Position Enable Switch
do NOT guarantee the operator’s complete personal safety.
Be sure to design your system so that it ensures the
operator’s complete personal safety.
• Unlike the GP unit’s Standby Mode, after the GP unit’s back-
light burns out, the touch panel is still active. If the operator
fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and touches
the panel, a potentially dangerous machine misoperation
can occur. Your backlight is burned out if:
• your GP unit is not set to Standby Mode and the screen
has gone blank
• your GP unit is set to Standby Mode, but touching the
screen does not cause the display to reappear
To prevent accidental machine misoperation, Pro-face rec-
ommends that you use the GP unit’s USE TOUCH PANEL
AFTER BACKLIGHT BURNOUT feature, to automatically de-
tect a burnout and disable the touch screen.
See 6.3.1 / 7.3.1 – “SYSTEM SETUP.”
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Installation Warnings
• High voltage runs through the GP unit. To prevent an
electrical shock, do NOT disassemble the GP for any rea-
son other than to replace the backlight.
• Do NOT modify the GP unit. Doing so may cause a fire or
an electrical shock.
• Do NOT use the GP in an environment where flammable
gases are present, to prevent explosions from occurring.
Wiring Warnings
• To prevent electrical shock or equipment damage, un-
plug the GP unit’s power cord from the power supply
prior to installing or wiring the GP.
• Do NOT use power levels with the GP that are higher or
lower than the GP unit’s specified power range. Doing
so may cause a fire or electrical shock.
Operation and Maintenance Warnings
• The GP uses a lithium battery to back up its internal clock
and to control memory data. If the battery is incorrectly
replaced (reversed positive [+] and negative [-] ends), the
battery may explode. Therefore, Pro-face recommends
that you contact your local GP distributor for instructions
before replacing or changing the battery.
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WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
Installation Cautions
• To reduce the risk of incorrect input or output signals,
be sure that any data cables attached to the GP unit’s
connector make full contact with the connector pins.
General Wiring Cautions
• To prevent electrical shocks or malfunctions, be sure the
cable’s FG (earth) wire is grounded as follows:
(1) maximum grounding resistance: 100 ΩΩ
ΩΩ
Ω
(2) minimum grounding wire diameter: 2 mm2
• The GP unit’s wiring should be checked to confirm that
both the operating voltage and wiring terminal locations
are correct. If either the voltage or the wiring terminal
location is incorrect, it can cause a fire or accident.
• Be sure that metal filings or wiring remnants do not fall
inside the GP, since they can cause a fire, accident, or
malfunction.
GP Operation and Maintenance Cautions
• The liquid crystal panel contains a powerful irritant. If,
for any reason, the panel is damaged and this liquid en-
ters your eyes, flush your eyes for 15 minutes with run-
ning water and contact a physician immediately.
• Prior to inserting or removing a CF Card, and to prevent
damage to or loss of the CF Card’s internal data, turn the
GP unit’s CF Card Access Switch OFF, and make sure
that the ACCESS lamp is not lit.
• While a CF Card is being accessed, NEVER:
• turn OFF the GP
• reset the GP
• insert a CF Card
• remove a CF Card

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CAUTIONS
Prior to performing these operations, create and use a
special GP application screen that will prevent access
to the CF Card.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Tag Reference Manual (in-
cluded in the GP screen creation software).
• Use Pro-face’s CF Cards. Other manufacturers’
CF Cards are not compatible with the specifications.
GP Unit Disposal Cautions
• The GP unit should be disposed of in a manner appro-
priate to, and in accordance with, the user country’s in-
dustrial machinery disposal standards.

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General Safety Precautions
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About the Operation Environment
• 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. Doing so may cause the GP to malfunction or
shorten its operation life.
• Do NOT restrict or limit the GP unit’s naturally-occurring, rear-face
ventilation, and do NOT store or use the GP in overheated areas.
• Do NOT store or use the GP unit in areas where large, sudden tem-
perature changes can occur. These changes can cause condensa-
tion to form inside the unit, which can cause possible unit malfunc-
tions.
• Do NOT allow water, liquids, metals, or charged particles to enter
inside the GP unit’s outer casing, since they can cause either a GP
malfunction or an electrical shock. The allowable pollution degree
is 2.
• Do NOT store or use the GP in direct sunlight, or in excessively
dusty or dirty environments.
• Do NOT store or use the GP in an environment where shaking or
excessive vibration can occur.
• Do NOT store or use the GP where chemicals (such as organic sol-
vents and acids) can evaporate, or in environments where chemi-
cals and acids are present in the air.
•Corrosive chemicals: acids, alkalines, liquids containing salt
•Flammable chemicals: organic solvents
• Do NOT use paint thinner or organic solvents to clean the GP.
• Do NOT store or operate the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) in areas
that receive direct sunlight, since the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays may
cause the quality of the LCD to deteriorate.
• Storing this unit in areas at temperatures that are lower than is rec-
ommended in this manual’s specifications may cause the LCD panel’s
liquid to congeal, which may damage the panel. Conversely, if the
storage area’s temperature becomes higher than the allowed level,
the LCD panel’s liquid will become isotropic, causing irreversible
damage to the LCD. Therefore, be sure to store the panel only in
areas where temperatures are within the ranges specified in this
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About the Screen Data
Due to the possibility of unexpected accidents, be sure to back up the
GP unit’s screen data regularly.
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About the GP Unit’s Display Panel
• The data that is currently displayed on the GP unit’s screen, the
screen’s brightness, and the GP unit’s voltage*1 affect the screen’s
intensity of Contouring — wavelike pattern that is created when
some parts of the screen are brighter than others.
• The minute, dark and light grid-points on the display panel’s surface
are part of the GP unit’s design and are not defects.
• Extended shadows, or “crosstalk,” may appear on the sides of
screen images. This is normal for an LCD panel.
• Sometimes the display area may look as if the display colors have
changed. This is a common attribute of LCDs and is not a defect.
• Displaying a single image for long periods of time can cause an af-
terimage to remain when the screen display is changed.
To prevent this effect:
Use the GP unit’s Standby Mode, which automatically turns the
screen OFF when no input is entered within a specified time period.
See 6.3.1 / 7.3.1 – “SYSTEM SETUP.”
• Write “FFFh” to the System Area’s DISPLAY OFF address*2 to turn
the screen display OFF when the following actions are not performed
within the user-specified period of time.
• Change Screen
• Touch Screen
• Alarm Display
Do NOT display any single screen for a long period of time. Try to
change the screen display periodically.
1. The backlight’s brightness may vary or its lighting may be delayed if the voltage
provided is low — even if still within the range of rated voltage listed in the
specifications.
2. The following addresses assume all System Data Area settings are entered. If
they are not all entered, the correct word address may be different from those
given here since the following addresses are relative, not fixed.
•With the Direct Access Method — use System Data Area word address +9
•With the Memory Link Method — use System Data Area word address +12
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connec-
tion Manual (included with the GP screen creation software).

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UL/c-UL (CSA) Application Notes
The GP2301H-LG41-24V/GP2301H-SC41-24V/GP2401H-TC41-24V are UL/c-
UL (CSA) listed products.
UL File No. E171486 (UL60950)
This unit conforms to the following product standards:
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UL 60950 Third Edition (Standard for Safety of Information Technology
Equipment)
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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00 (Standard for Safety of Information Tech-
nology Equipment)
GP2301H-LG41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3080028-03)
GP2301H-SC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3080028-02)
GP2401H-TC41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3080028-01)
CE Marking Notes
The GP2301H-LG41-24V/GP2301H-SC41-24V/GP2401H-TC41-24V are CE marked
products that conform to EMC directives EN55011 Class A and EN61000-6-2.
*For detailed CE marking information, contact your local GP distributor.
About GP2000H Series Models
TheGP2000HSeries,inthismanual,refers tothefollowingGPunitmodelnumbers:
Model
Name Model Type Comments
GP Type in
Screen
Creation
Software
GP-2301HL GP2301H-LG41-24V GP2301HL
GP-2301HS GP2301H-SC41-24V GP2301HS
GP-2401H
Series GP-2401HT GP2401H-TC41-24V GP2401H
UL/c-UL(CSA)
Approved,
CEMarked
SeriesName
GP2000H
Series
GP-2301H
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Package Contents
Pleaseverifythat theGPunit’spackingbox containsallthe itemslistedbelow.
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Installation Guide (1)
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GP Unit (1)
GP2301H-LG41-24V
GP2301H-SC41-24V
GP2401H-TC41-24V
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
Hand Strap
Specialcare andattention have beengiven tothe packagingof this GPunit. However, if
anyoftheitemsaredamagedormissing,contactyourlocalGPdistributorimmediately
forpromptservice.
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CF Card Interface Guard (1)*1
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Emergency Switch Guard (1)
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Emergency Switch Guard
Attachment Screws (2)
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CF Card Interface Guard
Attachment Screws (2)
1. The CF Card Interface Guard is used in a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 environment.
Units that are Revision A or later correspond to a NEMA#250 TYPE4X/12 rating.
For a description of how to identify your unit’s revision code, see Page 16.
Installation
Guide
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Symbol Meaning
Indicatesimportantinformationorproceduresthatmustbefollowed
forcorrectandrisk-freesoftware/deviceoperation.
GPScreen
Creation
Software
Indicates the GP-PRO/PBIIIfor Windowsscreencreationsoftware(Ver.
6.10orhigher).*1 Forinformationonhowtoconfirm theversion,referto
the“GP-PRO/PBIIIforWindowsOperationManual”,whichissuppliedwith
theGPscreeneditorsoftware.
PLC IndicatesProgrammableLogic Controller(orsequencer)
*1 Indicatesusefulorimportantsupplemental information.
Providesuseful orimportantsupplemental information.
Cross-referencesto usefulorimportantsupplementalinformation.
Documentation Conventions
Thelistbelowdescribesthedocumentationconventionsusedinthismanual.
Some differences between GP-2301H Series and GP-2401H Series units can be seen in
the external appearance, OFFLINE Mode screens,and functions available.
Inthismanual,the explanationofonemodel’sinterface(external appearanceor
OFFLINE Mode)rather thananother isfor thereader’sconvenience only. Allfunctional
differences between the GP-2301H and the GP-2401H will be clearly noted.
In addition, be aware that OFFLINE Mode images for each GP unit’s initial settings will
differ,dependingonthemodel.
For Initialization information, please refer to the relevant chapter
for the model you are using.
• GP2301H Series – Chapter 6
• GP2401H Series – Chapter 7
Revision Information
RevisioninformationcanbefoundonyourGPunit’srear-facePro-facelabel.Thebottom-
most[REV]row’sasterisk(*)markindicatestheRevisioncharacter.
Intheexampleshownbelow,theasteriskindicatesthatthisunit’sRevisioncharacteris“D”.
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS CORP.

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1.1 Prior to Operating the GP2000H
Use the following steps to create projects for the GP unit.
1. Preparation–Before using the GP, be sure that you have all the required hardware and
havereadallspecification,wiring,andinstallationinformation.
SeeChapter2– “Specifications”and Chapter3–“Handling and Wiring.”
2. Screen Design – Create a sample screen and design a Tag layout with the Screen
layoutsheets andTaglists providedin the screencreation software.
3. Select GP and PLC types – Using the input areas provided, select the GP and the
PLC types to be used.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included
in the GP screen creation software).
4. Create Screen/Run Screen Setup – Set up the screen and tags in your screen
creationsoftware accordingto yourScreenDesign.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual and Tag
Reference Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
5. Transfer Screen Data – Transfer the data from the screen creation software on your
PC to the GP unit using the Data Transfer Cable.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual (included
in the GP screen creation software).
6. Initial SetUp –Enter yourGP unit’sInitial Settings,if necessary.
See Chapter 6 / 7 – “Initializing the (GP-2301H / GP-2401H).”
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connection
Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
7. Operation –Connect theGP unit withthehost (PLC) usingthe appropriate connection
cable(different cablesmay benecessary fordifferent hosts),andthen
operatetheunit.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connection
Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
Chapter
1 Introduction
1. Prior to Operating the GP
2. System Design
3. Accessories

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Data Transfer Cable
GPW-CB02 Personal
Computer*3Mitsubishi GPP Software*1
Host
Controller
(PLCs, etc.)
When using the Internal 2-Port feature
1.2 System Design
1.2.1 GP2000H Series System Design
Thefollowingdiagramrepresentsthe mainselectionofdevicesconnectable totheGP.
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GP RUN Mode Peripherals
RS-232C Cable*2
GP410-IS00-0
(1)
(2)
GP2000H Series Special
PurposeRS-232C Dsub
Cable (3M)*2
GP2000H-D232-3M
GP2000H Series Special
PurposeRS-232C Dsub Ca-
ble (10M)*2
GP2000H-D232-10M
GP2000H Series GP-H70 Series
Special Purpose RS232C Conversion
Adapter Connection Cable (3M)*2
GP2000H-AP70CB-D232-3M
GP2000H Series Special
Purpose RS-232C Cable
(3M)*2
GP2000H-C232-3M
GP2000H Series Special
PurposeRS-232C Cable
(10M)*2
GP2000H-C232-10M
(3) (4)
(4)
(4)
DC 24V
DC 24V
DC 24V
DC 24V
GP2000H Series
Special Purpose
RS-232CConversion
Adapter
GP2000H-AP232
RS-232CConversion
Adapter(GP-H70 Series)
GPH70-AP232-0
GP Unit
1. For details on compatible PLC types and software:
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connection
Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
2. For details on connectable PLC types and model connections:
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connection
Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
3. For information on the full range of compatible PLC types and software,
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Operation Manual
(included in the GP screen creation software).
CF Card
CA3-CFCALL/64MB-01
CA3-CFCALL/128MB-01
CA3-CFCALL/256MB-01
CA3-CFCALL/512MB-01

GP2000H Series User Manual 1–3
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Host
Controller
(PLCs, etc.)
GP2000H Series Special
Purpose RS-422 Dsub
Cable (3M)*1
GP2000H-D422-3M
GP2000H Series Special
Purpose RS-422 Dsub
Cable (10M)*1
GP2000H-D422-10M
GP2000H Series Special
Purpose GP-H70 Series
RS-422 Conversion Adapter
Connection Cable (3M)*1
GP2000H-AP70CB-D422-3M
(3) (5)
DC 24V
DC 24V
GP Unit
DC 24V
GP2000H Series Special
Purpose RS-422 Cable
(3M)*1
GP2000H-C422-3M
(5)
GP2000H Series
RS-422 Conver-
sion Adapter
GP2000H-AP422
RS-422 Conver-
sion Adapter (GP-
H70 Series)
GPH70-AP422-0
RS-422 Cable
(User Made)
RS-422 Cable
(User Made) Mitsubishi PLC
2-Port Adapter II
(GP070-MD11)
Mitsubishi PLC
2-Port Adapter II
(GP070-MD11)
1. Certain PLC types and models cannot be connected.
Refer to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Device / PLC Connec-
tion Manual (included in the GP screen creation software).
GP2000H Series Special Purpose
RS-422 Cable (10M)*1
GP2000H-C422-10M
(5)