Pro-face GP-3500 Series User manual

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Easy! Smooth!
GP/ST-3500 Series->GP4000 Series
Replacement Guidebook
The 6th Edition April 2013
Copyright © 2013.4 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Preface
This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP/ST-3500 series with
a GP-4000 series.
Model in use
Model No.
Recommended Substitution
GP-3500T
AGP3500-T1-AF
AGP3500-T1-D24
GP-4501T
GP-3500S
AGP3500-S1-AF
AGP3500-S1-D24
GP-4501TW
GP-3500L
AGP3500-L1-D24
ST-3501T
AST3501-T1-AF
AST3501-T1-D24
ST-3501C
AST3501-C1-AF
AST3501-C1-D24
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.

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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
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 (12.1”)
B
01
RS-232C/422/485
03
RS-485 (isolation)
C
T
TFT color LCD
W
TFT color LCD (Wide Type)
D
A
Analog Resistive Film Touch Panel
M
Matrix Resistive Film Touch Panel
E
A
AC Type Power Supply
D
DC Type Power Supply
F
W
GP-4201TW/4301TW/4401WW/4501TW
C
Coated model
WC
Coated model of GP-4301TW

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Contents
PREFACE 2
GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER 3
CONTENTS 4
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 6
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-3500T AND GP-4501T 6
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-3500S/L AND GP-4501TW 7
1.3 SPECIFICATIONS OF ST-3501T/C AND GP-4501TW 9
CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 10
2.1 LOCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 10
2.2 TOUCH PANEL SPECIFICATIONS (ONLY WHEN REPLACING GP-4501T) 13
2.3 DISPLAY COLORS (ONLY WHEN REPLACING GP-3500L OR ST-3501C) 14
2.4 PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 15
2.5 TRANSFER CABLE 15
2.6 INTERFACE 15
2.6.1 SERIAL INTERFACE 15
2.6.2 CF CARD INTERFACE 16
2.6.3 USB INTERFACE (FOR GP-3500 SERIES ONLY) 17
2.6.4 AUXILIARY I/O INTERFACE (AUX) (FOR GP-3500 SERIES ONLY) 17
2.6.5 SOUND OUTPUT INTERFACE (FOR GP-3500 SERIES ONLY) 17
2.7 PERIPHERAL UNITS AND OPTION UNITS 18
2.7.1 BARCODE READER CONNECTION 18
2.7.2 PRINTER CONNECTION 18
2.7.3 EXPANSION UNIT (FOR GP-3500 SERIES ONLY) 18
2.7.4 ISOLATION UNIT 18
2.8 POWER SUPPLY 19
2.9 BACKUP BATTERY 20

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2.10 POWER CONSUMPTION 20
2.11 MATERIALS/COLORS OF THE BODY 20
2.12 BACKUP MEMORY (SRAM) 21
CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 22
3.1 WORK FLOW 22
3.2 PREPARATION 23
3.3 RECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM GP/ST-3500 SERIES 24
3.4 CHANGE THE DISPLAY UNIT TYPE 29
3.5 TRANSFER THE SCREEN DATA TO GP-4500 SERIES 30
3.6 DIFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 34
CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 35
4.1 DRIVERS 35
4.1.1 CONNECTABLE DEVICES 35
4.1.2 CONNECTING TO MULTIPLE DEVICE/PLCS (ONLY WHEN REPLACING GP-4501TW) 35
4.2 SHAPES OF COM PORTS 36
4.3 SIGNALS OF COM PORTS 37
4.3.1 SIGNALS OF COM1 37
4.3.2 SIGNALS OF COM2 39
4.4 MULTILINK CONNECTION 40
4.5 CABLE DIAGRAM AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT 41
CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 44
5.1 CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE EXTERNAL MEDIA TO USE 44

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Chapter 1 Specification Comparison
1.1 Specifications of GP-3500T and GP-4501T
GP-3500T
GP-4501T
Display Type
TFT Color LCD
Display Colors
65,536 colors (without blink) / 16,384 colors (with blink)
Display Resolution
VGA（640×480 pixels）
Panel Cutout
Dimensions
259(W)×201(H) (mm)
External Dimensions
272.5(W)×214.5(H)×57(D) (mm)
Touch Panel Type
Resistive film (Analog)
Resistive film (Analog/
Matrix)
Memory
Application
16MB *1
UP! 32MB
SRAM
320KB
Backup Battery
Secondary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery)
NEW! Primary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery) ->See 2.9
Input Voltage
AC 100 to 240V / DC 24V
Serial
I/F
COM1
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C/422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C
->See 2.6.1 and Chapter 4
COM2
D-Sub 9 pin (socket)
RS-422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-422/485
->See 2.6.1 and Chapter 4
Ethernet I/F
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF Card I/F
✔(Type-II)
- ->See 2.6.2
SD カード I/F
-
NEW! ✔
USBI/F
Type A
✔(2 ports)
✔(1 port)
->See 2.5 and 2.6.3
Type mini B
-
✔->See 2.5
Auxiliary I/O I/F
✔
- ->See 2.6.4
Expansion Unit I/F
✔
- ->See 2.5.5

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1.2 Specifications of GP-3500S/L and GP-4501TW
GP-3500S/L
GP-4501TW
Display
Type
GP-3500S
STN color LCD
UP! TFT Color LCD
GP-3500L
Monochrome LCD
Display
Colors
GP-3500S
4,096 colors
UP!
65,536 colors (without blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
->See 2.3
GP-3500L
Monochrome, 16 levels
Display Resolution
VGA (640×480 pixels)
Panel Cutout
Dimensions (mm)
301.5(W)×227.5(H)
External Dimensions
(mm)
313(W)×239(H)×56(D)
315(W)×241(H)×56(D)
Touch Panel Type
Resistive film (Analog)
Memory
Application
16MB *1
16MB
SRAM
320KB
128KB ->See 2.12
Backup Battery
Secondary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery)
NEW! Primary Battery
(Replaceable Lithium battery)
->See 2.9
Input Voltage
AC 100 to 240V/ DC 24V
DC 24V ->See 2.8
Serial
I/F
COM1
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C/422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C
->See 2.6.1 and Chapter 4
COM2
D-Sub 9 pin (socket)
RS-422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-422/485
->See 2.6.1 and Chapter 4
Ethernet I/F
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF Card I/F
✔(Type-II)
- ->See 2.6.2
SD Card I/F
-
NEW! ✔

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USB I/F
Type A
✔(2 ports)
✔(1 port)
->See 2.5 and 2.6.3
Type mini B
-
✔->See 2.5
Auxiliary I/O I/F
✔
- ->See 2.6.4
Sound Output I/F
✔
- ->See 2.6.5
Expansion Unit I/F
✔
- ->See 2.7.3
*1: 8MB available if the revision of the unit is earlier than Rev. 4 or GP-Pro EX Ver. 2.5
or earlier is used.

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1.3 Specifications of ST-3501T/C and GP-4501TW
ST-3501T/C
GP-4501TW
Display
Type
ST-3501T
TFT Color LCD
TFT Color LCD
ST-3501C
Color LCD
Display
Colors
ST-3501T
256 colors (without blink)/
64 colors (with blink)
UP!
65,536 colors (without blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
->See 2.3
ST-3501C
16 colors
Display Resolution
VGA (640×480 pixels)
Panel Cutout
Dimensions (mm)
259(W)×201(H)
301.5(W)×227.5(H)
->See 2.4
External
Dimensions (mm)
270.5(W)×212.5(H)×57(D)
315(W)×241(H)×56(D)
Touch Panel Type
Resistive film (Analog)
Memory
Application
6MB
UP! 16MB
SRAM
320KB
128KB ->See 2.12
Backup Battery
Secondary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery)
NEW! Primary Battery
(Replaceable Lithium battery)
->See 2.9
Input Voltage
AC 100 to 240V/ DC 24V
DC 24V ->See 2.8
Serial
I/F
COM1
D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232C
COM2
D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-422/485
Ethernet I/F
-
NEW! 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF Card I/F
✔(Type-II)
- ->See 2.6.2
SD Card I/F
-
NEW! ✔
USB
I/F
Type A
✔
✔->See 2.5
Type mini B
-
✔->See 2.5

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Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware
2.1 Locations of connector
Connector locations of GP/ST-3500 series and GP-4500 series;
GP-3500T
GP-3500S/L

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ST-3501T/C
GP-4501T

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GP-4501TW
Interface names
GP-3500T
GP-3500S/L
ST-3501T/C
GP-4501T
GP-4501TW
1
Power Input Terminal Block (AC) /
Power Connector (DC)
Power Connector (DC)
2
Serial I/F (COM1)
3
Serial I/F (COM2)
4
Ethernet I/F
-
Ethernet I/F
5
USB I/F (Type A)
6
-
USB I/F (Type mini B)
7
-
SD Card I/F
8
CF Card I/F
-
9
Expansion Unit I/F
-
10
Auxiliary I/O /
Sound Output I/F (AUX)
-

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2.2 Touch Panel Specifications (only when replacing GP-4501T)
For replacement with GP-4501T, the Matrix resistive film type which enables
simultaneous 2-point touch input or the Analog resistive film type with 1-point touch
input only can be selected.
When you use 2-point touch input (touching 2 points on the screen at the same time),
please select the Matrix resistive film type. PFXGP4501TMA (AC power supply type) or
PFXGP4501TMD (DC power supply type) is available.
When you replace GP-4501TW (only the Analog resistive film type), unlike GP-3500
series you use, even if two different points are touched at the same time, that’s
recognized as touch input on the middle coordinates between those two points.
GP-4501T
Analog
Only the first detected touch is effective.
Matrix
Simultaneous 2-point touch operation is supported.
GP-4501TW
Analog
When two different points are pushed at the same time,
touch input on the middle coordinates between those two
points is recognized.

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2.3 Display Colors (only when replacing GP-3500L or ST-3501C)
The display color of GP-3500L and ST-3501C (when using a monochrome mode) is
monochrome, but GP-4501TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the display
color changes from monochrome to color.
When the setting of the display unit type is changed from a monochrome model to a
color one on GP-Pro EX, the data may be displayed in colors depending on the GP-Pro
EX version or settings of the drawing/the parts on the screens.
After changing the display unit type, please confirm the display colors of the drawing
or the parts on the screens just in case.
If the display is in colors after changing the display unit type…
GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.01.200 (Service Pack1) or later supports the function which
changes drawing in colors to monochrome. To change the color to monochrome,
follow the steps below.
(1) Click [Project]->[System Settings]->[Display Unit].
(2) Open the [Display Settings] tab.
(3) Change [Color] setting to “16 Levels Monochrome, 3-Speed Blink”.
* [Reverse Display] setting is for displaying the screen with black/white reversed.
Check on this setting if needed.
* Please confirm the display colors of the drawing or the parts on the screens after
changing the [Color] setting.

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2.4 Panel Cutout Dimensions
For replacing ST-3501T/C with GP-4501TW, the panel cutout dimensions get larger.
It’s necessary to process the panel.
In other cases, there’s no change in the panel cutout dimensions.
2.5 Transfer cable
To transfer screen data to GP-4500 series, use a USB transfer cable or Ethernet.
The USB cables that can be used for GP-4500 series are as follows;
Model
Connector Type
Connector on GP
Options
CA3-USBCB-01
USB (Type A)
ZC9USCBMB1
USB (Type mini B)
Commercial Item
-
The same USB transfer cable (CA3-USBCB-01) as that for GP/ST-3500 series can be
used.
2.6 Interface
2.6.1 Serial Interface
The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of ST-3501T/C are the
same as those of GP-4500 series, but GP-3500 series are different.
To know the details about them, see [4.2 Shapes of COM ports] and [4.3 Signals of
COM ports].
Because of it, the existing PLC connection cables cannot be used as they are for
GP-3500S/L. If you use the existing connection cables, see [4.5 Cable Diagram at
the time of replacement].
When both the COM1 port and the COM2 port have the RS-422/485 setting, only
the COM2 port can be used for RS-422/485 connection after replacement.
Using a USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter (PFXZCBCBCVUSR41) may allow
you to use GP4000 series’ USB interface as RS-422/485 serial interface for
connection.

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For more information, please refer to USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter
Installation Guide.
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/manual/cgi/manual.cgi?mode=33
&cat=3)
IMPORTANT
When using USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter (PFXZCBCBCVUSR41) with a
display unit, the device/PLCs you can connect to its serial interface
(RS-422/485) are limited. To check the connection configuration, please refer to
refer to USB/RS-422/485 Conversion Adapter Connection Guide
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/files/manual/gpproex/new/device/data/co
m_usc.pdf)
2.6.2 CF Card Interface
GP-4500 series is not equipped with a CF card slot. But a SD card slot and a USB
interfaces are installed. In order to use the GP/ST-3500 series data saved in the CF
card and the functions using the CF card, use a SD card or a USB flash drive
instead.
* When using a SD card with GP-4500 series, please verify it supports the following
specifications:
File format
Maximum capacity
SD
FAT16
2GB
SDHC
FAT32
32GB
When the setting of the output destination folder is set to “CF Card” on GP-Pro EX,
if you change the display unit type, the setting will automatically change to the one
that uses a SD card.

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To change the setting of the output destination folder, see [5.1 Changing the
setting of the external media to use].
2.6.3 USB Interface (for GP-3500 series only)
GP-3500T/S/L has two USB ports (USB Type A) but GP-4500 series has only one.
If devices are connected to both USB ports on GP-3500 series, use an USB hub for
GP-4500 series. Because of bus power limit on GP-4500 series USB port, it’s
recommended to use an USB hub supporting self-power supply and be sure to
check the operation before use.
Also, several USB devices of the same category in the following table cannot be
simultaneously used. Even if multiple USB devices of the same category are
connected to the display unit, only the first USB device recognized by the display
unit can be used.
USB Devices of the same category
Category
USB Device
1
Printer, USB-PIO converter
2
Keyboard, Numeric keys, Barcode reader
3
Mouse
4
USB storage (USB memory, CF/SD card reader, and so on)
5
USB transfer cable
6
USB-Serial (RS-232C) conversion cable, SUB/RS-422/485
Conversion Adapter
2.6.4 Auxiliary I/O Interface (AUX) (for GP-3500 series only)
GP-4500 series is not equipped with Auxiliary I/O Feature. External Reset Input
and 3 Outputs (RUN Output, System Alarm Output, and External Buzzer Output)
that can be used for GP-3500 series cannot be used.
2.6.5 Sound Output Interface (for GP-3500 series only)
GP-4500 series is not equipped with the sound output function. The sound output
function for GP-3500 series cannot be used.

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2.7 Peripheral units and option units
2.7.1 Barcode reader connection
Like GP/ST-3500 series, GP-4500 series allows you to connect a barcode reader to
its USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface.
For the models GP-4500 series supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
2.7.2 Printer connection
Like GP/ST-3500 series, GP-4500 series allows you to connect a printer on its USB
interface (Type A).
For the models GP-4500 series supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
2.7.3 Expansion Unit (for GP-3500 series only)
GP-4500 series is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion
unit (each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-3500 series cannot be used.
2.7.4 Isolation Unit
RS-485 isolation unit for GP/ST-3500 series (CA3-ISO485-01) cannot be used for
GP-4500 series. You can use the RS-232C isolation unit (CA3-ISO232-01) for
GP-4500 series instead.
Note for using RS-232C isolation unit (CA3-ISO232-01)
・Connect it to GP-4500 series via COM1 (232C). COM2 cannot be used.
・It’s necessary to set the 9th pin of the COM port to VCC.
[Settings on GP-ProEX]
Select “VCC” from [System Settings] -> [Device/PLC] in the [Project] menu
on GP-Pro EX.
・RS-422/485 (2-wire type) communication and serial multilink are not
supported.

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2.8 Power Supply
GP-4501TW has a DC power supply type only. When replacing GP/ST-3500 series AC
type with GP-4501TW, changing to DC power supply is required.
When replacing GP/ST-3500 series DC type with GP-4501TW, its connector is not
compatible with that of GP-4501TW. See the table below.
If a unit with AC power supply is required, replace GP/ST-3500 series with GP-4501T
instead. GP-4501T has 2 types, AC and DC. See the table below.
AC Type
DC Type
GP3000
series
CA5-DCCNL-01
made by Pro-face
or
GMVSTBW2,5/3-S
TF-7,62 made by
PHOENIX
CONTACT
GP4000
series
PFXZCBCNDC2
made by Pro-face
Compat
ibility
Compatible because of a
terminal block.
FG has been relocated.
Not compatible because of
different pitch though the
connectors have the same
shape. Use the specified type
of connector.
But please note that the attachment (model no.: CA4-ATM10-01) should be added
because the panel cutout demensions are different from GP-3500T/S/L.

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2.9 Backup Battery
Unlike GP/ST-3500 series, GP4000 series does not use rechargeable secondary
batteries but replaceable primary ones. (For both a rechargeable type and a
replaceable one, contents to be backed up are the same.)
When the time for replacement of backup batteries approaches, the message to urge
you to replace the battery, “RAAA053: Running out of power in the backup battery.
Please change the battery.” appears. When the message appears, replace the battery
referring to the GP4000 series hardware manual.
2.10 Power Consumption
The power consumption of GP/ST-3500 series is different from that of GP-4500 series.
AC Type
DC Type
GP-3500T/S
90VA or less (AC100V)
108VA or less (AC240V)
50W or less
GP-3500L
-
ST-3501T/C
90VA or less (AC100V)
108VA or less (AC240V)
45W or less
GP-4501T/TW
-
17W or less
For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual.
2.11 Materials/Colors of the body
The materials and the colors of GP/ST-3500 series and GP-4500 series are as follows:
Color
Material
GP-3500 series
Silver
Aluminum alloy
ST-3500 series
Light Gray
Resin
GP-4500 series
Resin with glass
Replaceable Battery Model
PFXZCBBT1