NAiS GT10 User manual

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Technical Manual
PROGRAMMABLE DISPLAY
GT10
Includes installation guide for GTWIN screen
creation software.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
[ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS]
Before installing, operating, servicing or inspecting this product, please make sure
you have read this manual and the explanations of how procedures are carried out,
and make sure the product is used correctly.
This manual uses two safety standard levels: ”WARNING” and ”CAUTION”.
WARNING
Erroneous handling of an item marked with this label can cause fatal or critical
injury to the user.
DIf this product is used in applications where accidents involving bodily
injury and/or significant damage may be conceivable, measures should
be taken to ensure adequate safety, such as the use of duplicate safety
mechanisms.
DThe functions of the GT10 should not be used to design systems which
may pose a threat to human life or which may cause severe injury or
damage. Designs should include safety mechanisms for use in the
event that switch functions do not function correctly.
DDo not use this product in an environment where combustible gases are
present. This can cause explosion.
DThis product contains a secondary battery (lithium and vanadium). Do
not dispose of it by incineration. This can cause it to explode.
CAUTION
Erroneous handling of an item marked with this label can cause injury to the
user, or physical damage to property.
DThis product should not be used outside of the stated specifications
ranges for ratings, service life, configuration factors and other
elements. This can cause abnormal generation of heat and smoke.
DThe operational force of the touch panel should be kept to 0.98 N or
lower. Operating the touch panel at a higher force could cause damage.
DNever touch terminals while the power supply is on. This can cause
electric shock.
DNever disassemble or alter this product. This can cause electric shock
and smoke generation.

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How This Manual Is Configured
GT10 Main Unit
Before Using the GT10 for the First Time
This section describes items that should be confirmed and precautions that should
be observed before the GT10 is used for the first time.
Chapter 1. Specifications
This chapter contains the names and specifications of the various parts of the GT10,
as well as a table of functions, wiring diagrams, and dimensions.
Chapter 2. Installation and Wiring
This chapter explains how the GT10 should be installed and how wiring should be
connected.
Chapter 3. Setup
This chapter describes the setup procedures necessary when using the GT10 for the
first time.
Chapter 4. Connecting and Communicating with the PLC
This chapter explains how to connect the GT10 to the PLC and the FP series by
Matsushita, and how to set up communications between the units.
Chapter 5. GT Configuration Settings
This chapter describes the configuration settings for the GT10, and how they should
be entered.
Chapter 6. Using the Various Functions
Functions such as switching GT10 screens, backlighting, and buzzer control are
explained here.
Chapter 7. Servicing and Maintenance
This chapter describes servicing and maintenance procedures for the GT10, as well
as how optional items are handled.
Chapter 8. Troubleshooting
This explains what to do if there appears to be something wrong with the GT10, or an
error occurs.
Chapter 9. Documentation
This section includes BIN/HEX/BCD code correspondence tables, ASCII code tables,
cable specifications, and other information.
Screen Creation Tool Terminal GTWIN
Before Using Terminal GTWIN for the First Time
This section contains special precautions that should be read if you are using GTWIN
for the first time.
Chapter 1. Preparation
This section explains how to install GTWIN in the personal computer, how to boot it,
and how to exit it.

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Table of Contents
GT10 Main Unit
Before Using the GT10 for the First Time
GT10 Usage Procedures ix..................................................
Confirming the Package Contents xi..........................................
GT10 System Configuration xv...............................................
Products for the GT10 Series xvii.............................................
An Overview of GT10 Functions xviii...........................................
Safety Precautions xxi......................................................
Chapter 1 Specifications
1.1 GT10 Specifications 3..................................................
1.1.1 General Specifications 3........................................
1.1.2 Display 3......................................................
1.1.3 Functions 4....................................................
1.1.4 Touch Key 4...................................................
1.1.5 Memory (1) 4..................................................
1.1.6 Memory (2) 4..................................................
1.1.7 Interface 5....................................................
1.2 Names and Functions of Parts 6.........................................
1.2.1 GT10 (front) 6.................................................
1.2.2 GT10 (rear) 6..................................................
1.2.3 Names and Functions of Parts 7.................................
1.3 Internal Wiring Connections for Ports 9...................................
1.3.1 COM. Port 9...................................................
1.3.2 TOOL Port 9...................................................
1.3.3 Power Supply Terminals 10......................................
1.4 Dimensional Outline Diagram 11.........................................
1.4.1 GT10 Dimensional Outline Diagram 11............................
1.4.2 Panel Cutout Dimensional Outline Diagram 12.....................

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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring
2.1 Installation 15.........................................................
2.1.1 Installation Environment 15......................................
2.1.2 Installation Method 17..........................................
2.2 Wiring the Power Supply 19.............................................
2.2.1 Wiring the Power Supply 19.....................................
2.3 Wiring the COM. Port 21................................................
2.3.1 Wiring the COM. Port 21........................................
2.3.2 Wiring Method 22..............................................
2.3.3 Precautions Concerning Wiring 22................................
Chapter 3 Setup
3.1 Setup Procedure for the GT10 27........................................
3.1.1 Setup Procedure 27............................................
3.2 Entering Settings for the Basic Communication Area to PLC 30..............
3.2.1 What is the Basic Communication Area? 30.......................
3.2.2 Basic Communication Area Map 32...............................
Chapter 4 Connecting and Communicating with the PLC
4.1 Connecting the FP0 37.................................................
4.1.1 Connecting to the COM. Port 37.................................
4.1.2 Connecting to the TOOL Port 39.................................
4.2 Connecting the FP1 40.................................................
4.2.1 Connecting to the COM. Port 40.................................
4.3 Connecting the FP2/FP2SH 41..........................................
4.3.1 Connecting to the COM. Port 41.................................
4.3.2 Connecting to the TOOL Port 42.................................
4.4 Connecting the FP2/FP2SH Computer Communication Unit 43..............
4.5 Connecting the FP10SH 44.............................................
4.5.1 Connecting to the COM. Port 44.................................
4.5.2 Connecting to the TOOL Port 46.................................
4.6 Connecting the FP10SH/FP3 Computer Communication Unit 47.............
4.7 Connecting the FP-M 48................................................
4.7.1 Connecting to the COM. Port 48.................................
4.7.2 Connecting to the TOOL Port 50.................................

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4.8 Automatic Communication Settings Function 51............................
4.9 Through Function 53...................................................
Chapter 5 GT10 Configuration Settings
5.1 GT10 Configuration Settings 57..........................................
5.1.1 Two Types of GT10 Configuration Settings 57......................
5.2 Entering Configuration Settings from GTWIN Screen Creation Tool 58........
5.2.1 Opening the GT Configuration Settings 58.........................
5.2.2 GT Configuration Settings: “Basic Setup” 59.......................
5.2.3 GT Configuration Settings: “Communication Parameters” 61.........
5.2.4 GT Configuration Settings: “Auto-Paging” 64......................
5.2.5 GT Configuration Settings: “Startup Screen Settings” 66.............
5.2.6 GT Configuration Settings: “Setup” 68............................
5.2.7 GT Configuration Settings: “Hold PLC Device” 71...................
5.3 Entering Configuration Settings from the GT Main Unit 73...................
5.3.1 What is the System Menu? 73...................................
5.3.2 Bringing Up the System Menu 73.................................
5.3.3 Setting Mode: “Communication Parameters”
(COM. Port / TOOL Port) 74.....................................
5.3.4 Setting Mode: “Liquid Crystal Display Contrast Adjustment”
(Contrast) 76..................................................
5.3.5 Setting Mode: “Clock Settings” (Clock) 76.........................
5.3.6 Setting Mode: “Memory Initialization” (Clear Memory) 78............
5.3.7 Test Mode: “Self - Diagnosis” 79..................................
5.3.8 Inhibiting the System Menu Display 80............................
Chapter 6 How the Various Functions Are Used
6.1 Switching Screens 83..................................................
6.1.1 Switching the Screen from the PLC 83............................
6.1.2 Switching the Screen with the GT Main Unit 84.....................
6.2 Basic Communication Area to PLC and Bit Device Functions 89.............
6.2.1 Bit Device Functions 89.........................................

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Chapter 7 Servicing and Maintenance
7.1 What the Internal Secondary Battery Does 93.............................
7.1.1 The Function of the Secondary Battery 93.........................
7.2 Replacing the Front Panel Protective Sheet 95.............................
7.2.1 About the Front Panel Protective Sheet 95........................
7.2.2 Replacing the Front Panel Protective Sheet 95.....................
7.3 Replacing the Waterproof Packing 96.....................................
7.3.1 About the Waterproof Packing 96.................................
7.3.2 Replacing the Waterproof Packing 96.............................
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
8.1 What To Do If Something Unusual Occurs 99..............................
8.2 Error Codes and How to Handle Them 102................................
8.2.1 About Error Codes 102..........................................
8.2.2 GT10 Error Codes 102..........................................
8.2.3 PLC Error Codes 103...........................................
8.3 Table of Screen Messages 104..........................................
8.3.1 Table of GT10 Screen Messages 104.............................
Chapter 9 Documentation
9.1 BIN/HEX/BCD Code Correspondence Table 107...........................
9.2 ASCII Code Table 108..................................................
9.3 Basic Communication Area Map 109.....................................
9.4 Dimensional Outline Diagrams 110.......................................
9.4.1 GT10 Dimensional Outline Diagram 110...........................
9.4.2 Panel Cutout Dimensional Outline Diagram 111....................
9.5 Cable Specifications 112................................................
9.5.1 PLC Communication Cable: Mini-DIN 5- pin Loose-Wire
(AIGT8192) 112................................................
9.5.2 PLC Communication Cable: D-sub 9 -pin Loose-Wire Cable
(AIP81842) 112................................................

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GTWIN
Before Using Terminal GTWIN for the First Time
Precautions Before Using GTWIN for the First Time 116.........................
Usage Environment and GT Main Unit Models that are Supported 116........
Special Precautions 117.....................................................
Important Note About Saving Screen Data Files 117........................
Chapter 1 Preparation
1.1 Installing GTWIN 121...................................................
1.1.1 Procedure for Installing GTWIN in a Personal Computer 121.........
1.2 Booting GTWIN 127....................................................
1.2.1 Booting GTWIN 127............................................
1.2.2 Selecting the Working Menu 127.................................
1.2.3 Selecting the Model 127.........................................
1.2.4 Entering Settings for the Basic Communication Area to PLC 128.....
1.3 Exiting GTWIN 129.....................................................
1.3.1 Exiting GTWIN 129.............................................
1.4 Procedures for Using GTWIN 130........................................

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Before Using the GT10 for the First Time
This section describes items that should be confirmed and precautions that should be
observed before the GT10 is used for the first time. Make sure you read this section
before using the GT10.
GT10 Usage Procedures ix................................
Confirming the Package Contents xi........................
GT10 System Configuration xv.............................
Products for the GT10 Series xvii...........................
An Overview of GT10 Functions xviii.........................
Safety Precautions xxi....................................