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Thank you for purchasing Pro-face’s GC4000 series panel (Hereafter referred to as the "GC
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GC4000 Series Hardware Manual
Table of Contents
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 1 GC4000 Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Parts Identification and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Certifications and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GC4000 Series of Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 2 Device Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3.1 General Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Structural Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
3.2 Functional Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Display Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Memory, Clock, and Touch Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3.3 Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Interface Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Serial Interface Specifications COM1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Serial Interface Specifications COM2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.4 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
GC-440•W Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
GC-4501W Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Panel-cut Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Installation Fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Chapter 4 Installation and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
4.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Real Time Clock (RTC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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4.2 Wiring Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting the Power Cord. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
4.3 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Important Considerations When Using the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
USB Data Transfer Cable (ZC9USCBMB1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
USB Holder Type A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
USB Type Mini B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Chapter 5 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Regular Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Periodic Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

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GC4000 Series Hardware Manual
Safety Information
Important Information
NOTICE
Read these instructions carefully, and look at the equipment to become familiar with
the device before trying to install, operate, or maintain it. The following special
messages may appear throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn
of potential hazards or to call attention to information that clarifies or simplifies a
procedure.

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PLEASE NOTE
Electrical equipment should be installed, operated, serviced, and maintained only by
qualified personnel. No responsibility is assumed by Pro-face for any consequences
arising out of the use of this material.
A qualified person is one who has skills and knowledge related to the construction
and operation of electrical equipment and its installation, and has received safety
training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved.

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GC4000 Series Hardware Manual
About the Book
At a Glance
Document Scope
This manual describes how to use the GC4000 panels.
Validity Note
This documentation is valid for GP-Pro EX V3.01 or higher.
The technical characteristics of the device(s) described in this manual also appear
online at http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gc4000/.
The characteristics presented in this manual should be the same as those that
appear online. In line with our policy of constant improvement we may revise content
over time to improve clarity and accuracy. In the event that you see a difference
between the manual and online information, use the online information as your
reference.
Related Documents
You can download these technical publications and other technical information from
our website "Otasuke Pro!" at http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/gc4000/.
Title of Documentation
GP-Pro EX Reference Manual
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC Connection Manual
GP-Pro EX Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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Global Code
A global code is assigned to every Pro-face product as a universal model number.
For more information on product models and their matching global codes, please
refer to the following URL:
http://www.pro-face.com/product/globalcode.html
Product Related Information
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR ARC FLASH
zDisconnect all power from all equipment including connected devices prior to
removing any covers or doors, or installing or removing any accessories,
hardware, cables, or wires except under the specific conditions specified in the
appropriate hardware guide for this equipment.
zAlways use a properly rated voltage sensing device to confirm the power is off.
zUnplug the power cable from both the equipment and the power supply.
zReplace and secure all covers, accessories, hardware, cables, and wires and
confirm that a proper ground connection exists before applying power to the
equipment.
zUse only the specified voltage when operating this equipment and any
associated products.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
zConsider the potential failure modes of control paths in the machine control
system design, such as:
zthe possibility of backlight failure,
zunanticipated link transmission delays or failures,
zthe operator being unable to control the machine,
zthe operator making errors in the control of the machine.
zProvide a means to achieve a safe state during and after a path failure for critical
control functions such as emergency stop and overtravel stop.
zProvide separate or redundant control paths for critical control functions.
zTest individually and thoroughly each implementation of the panel for correct
operation before service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

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WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
zOnly use software approved by Pro-face for use with this equipment.
zUpdate your application program every time you change the physical hardware
configuration.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.

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GC4000
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GC4000 Panels
Overview
This chapter describes the series of panels and connectable devices.
What Is in This Chapter?
This chapter contains the following topics:
Topic Page
Package Contents 14
Parts Identification and Functions 15
Certifications and Standards 17
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Package Contents
Overview
Make sure all applicable items listed here are included in the panel package:
1 Panel
2 DC power connector
3 Screw installation fasteners (GC-4408W and GC-4401W x 4, GC-4501W x 6)
4 GC4000 Installation guide
Revision
You can identify the product version (PV) and revision level (RL) from the product
label on the panel.
The following diagram is a representation of a typical label:

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Parts Identification and Functions
GC4000 Parts Identification
Side GC-4408W GC-4•01W
Front
Rear
Bottom

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KC Markings
Part Description
A LED Indicator
B Touch panel
C Replaceable battery for RTC
D USB (Type mini B)
E Screw installation fasteners (GC-4408W and GC-4401W x 4, GC-4501W x 6)
F Power connector
G Serial Interface COM2 (RS-422/485)
H Serial Interface COM1 (RS-232)
I USB (Type A)

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Certifications and Standards
Compliance Standards
Pro-face submitted this product for independent testing and qualification by third
party listing agencies.
Pro-face and these agencies have certified this product as meeting the following
standards:
zDirective 2006/95/EC (Low voltage)
zDirective 2004/108/EC (EMC).
The panels are CE marked.
zEMI: EN61000-6-4
zEMS: EN61000-6-2
zEMS: EN61131-2
zUL50 Type 4 indoor only
zIP65 (front face) - IP20 (rear)
Qualification Standards
Pro-face voluntarily tested this product to additional standards. The additional tests
performed, and the standards under which the tests were conducted, are specifically
identified in Environmental Characteristics (see page 33).
Hazardous Substances
The GC4000 Series are designed for compliance with:
zWEEE, Directive 2002/96/EC
zREACH, Regulation N°1907/2006 on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation
of Chemicals
This product is compliant with:
zRoHS, Directive 2002/95/EC
zRoHS China, Standard SJ/T 11363-2006
Hazardous Location
DANGER
RISK OF EXPLOSION IN HAZARDOUS LOCATION
Do not use this product in hazardous location.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

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GC4000 Series of Panels
Introduction
The following presents the GC4000 series of human-machine interface (HMI)
products. The features of the screen technology are color and TFT (Thin Film
Transistors also known as active matrix) with WVGA pixel resolution. The operating
voltage is 24 Vdc. The products offered in this series have various features and
benefits listed below:
zScreen size
zRTC battery
zCommunication interfaces
GC4000 Series Model Names
The following table presents the different GC4000 panels:
GC4000 Model Name Identification Numbers
The following table presents the model name identification numbers:
Series Names Models Screen
size
USB
type
A
USB
type
mini
B
RS-232 RS-
422/RS-
485
RTC
battery
GC4000
series
GC-4400
series
GC-4408W PFXGE4408WAD 17.78 cm
(7 in.)
No Yes Yes1Yes1No
GC-4401W PFXGE4401WAD 17.78 cm
(7 in.)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
GC-4500
series
GC-4501W PFXGE4501WAD 25.65 cm
(10.1 in.)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
1If "COM1" (RS-232) is selected, COM2 (RS-422/RS-485) cannot be used. If "COM2" (RS-422/RS-485) is selected,
COM1 (RS-232) cannot be used.
Legend Number/Letter Description
A4 GC-4400 series (7inch wide, 800 x 480 dots)
5GC-4500 series (10.1inch wide, 800 x 480 dots)
B0 –
1If "COM1" is selected, COM2 cannot be used. If "COM2" is selected, COM1 cannot be
used.

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Critical Systems, Alarms, and Handling Requirements
Critical alarm indicators and system functions require independent and redundant
protection hardware and/or mechanical interlocks.
When you cycle power, wait at least 10 seconds before restoring the power to the
panel after it has been turned off. Switching the power OFF and ON quickly can
damage the panel.
In the event the screen cannot be properly read, for example, if the backlight is not
functioning, it may be difficult or impossible to identify a function. Functions that may
present a hazard if not immediately executed, such as a fuel shut-off, must be
provided independently of the panel. The machine’s control system design must
take into account the possibility of the backlight no longer functioning and the
operator being unable to control the machine or making mistakes in the control of
the machine.
C 1 COM port x 2 (RS-232C for COM1, RS-422/485 for COM2)
8COM port x 2 (RS-232C for COM1, RS-422/485 for COM2 1)
D W Wide display
E A Analog touch panel
F D 24 Vdc power supply
Legend Number/Letter Description
1If "COM1" is selected, COM2 cannot be used. If "COM2" is selected, COM1 cannot be
used.

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WARNING
LOSS OF CONTROL
zConsider the potential failure modes of control paths in the machine control
system design, such as:
zthe possibility of backlight failure,
zunanticipated link transmission delays or failures,
zthe operator being unable to control the machine,
zthe operator making errors in the control of the machine.
zProvide a means to achieve a safe state during and after a path failure for critical
control functions such as emergency stop and overtravel stop.
zProvide separate or redundant control paths for critical control functions.
zTest individually and thoroughly each implementation of the panel for correct
operation before service.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.
WARNING
UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT OPERATION
zDo not use this equipment as the only means of control for critical system
functions such as motor start/stop or power control.
zDo not use this equipment as the only notification device for critical alarms, such
as device overheating or overcurrent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or
equipment damage.