Pro-face GP-37W3 Series User manual

User Manual
GP-37W3 Series
(Pro-Designer Compatible)

GP-37W3 Series User Manual 1
Thank you for purchasing Pro-face’s GP-37W3 Series Graphic Control Panel
(hereafter referred to as either the “GP” or the “GP unit”).
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
used whenever possible, connected in a one-to-one relationship with a GP.
<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 the 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 the Digital Electronics Corpo-
ration and inform us 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 the uses of
this product.
All Company/Manufacturer names used in this manual are the registered trade-
marks of those companies.
© 2002, Digital Electronics Corporation
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Table of Contents
Preface........................................................................................................................ 1
Table of Contents...................................................................................................... 2
Essential Safety Precautions................................................................................... 4
General Safety Precautions .................................................................................... 7
GP-37W3 Series Models.......................................................................................... 9
Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 9
UL/c-UL(CSA) Approval....................................................................................... 10
CE Marking..............................................................................................................11
CNS Standards ........................................................................................................11
Documentation Conventions..................................................................................11
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 System Design.................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Accessories ......................................................................................................1-3
CHAPTER 2 SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 General Specifications ..................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Electrical ...............................................................................................2-1
2.1.2 Environmental ......................................................................................2-1
2.1.3 Structural...............................................................................................2-2
2.2 Functional Specifications..............................................................................2-3
2.2.1 Display ..................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2 Memory and Clock...............................................................................2-4
2.2.3 Interfaces...............................................................................................2-4
2.3 Interface Specifications.................................................................................2-5
2.3.1 Serial Interface .....................................................................................2-5
2.4 Part Names and Functions ...........................................................................2-7
2.5 Dimensions......................................................................................................2-8
2.5.1 External Dimensions ............................................................................2-8
2.5.2 Installation Fasteners ...........................................................................2-9
2.5.3 GP Panel-Cut Dimensions ...................................................................2-9

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CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION AND WIRING
3.1 Installation...................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.1 Installation Procedure .......................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Wiring Cautions............................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.1 Connecting the Power Cord.................................................................3-5
3.2.2 Grounding .............................................................................................3-6
3.2.3 Placement of I/O Signal Lines ............................................................3-6
3.3 Tool Connector ...............................................................................................3-7
CHAPTER 4 SETTINGS
4.1 Types of Settings ............................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Offline ...................................................................................................4-3
4.1.2 System...................................................................................................4-5
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Troubleshooting Checklists..........................................................................5-1
5.1.1 No display............................................................................................. 5-2
5.1.2 Connected devices cannot be used......................................................5-2
5.2 SELF TEST.....................................................................................................5-3
5.2.1 SELF TEST item list............................................................................ 5-3
5.2.2 SELF TEST - details ............................................................................5-4
CHAPTER 6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Regular Cleaning ........................................................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Cleaning the Display............................................................................ 6-1
6.1.2 Installation Gasket Check/Replacement.............................................6-1
6.2 Periodic Check Points ...................................................................................6-3
6.3 Changing the Backlight ................................................................................6-3

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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.
The following is an example of these icons and their meanings:
Indicates situations where severe bodily
injury, death or major equipment damage
can occur.
Indicates situations where slight bodily
injury or machine damage can occur.
Essential Safety Precautions
Caution
Warning
WARNINGS
System Design
• Do not create switches used to control machine safety
operations, such as an emergency stop switch, as a GP
touch screen icon. Be sure to install these switches as
separate hardware switches, otherwise severe bodily
injury or equipment damage can occur.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 sys-
tem designs should be used to ensure the proper degree
of reliability and safety.

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WARNINGS
• After the GP’s backlight 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 danger-
ous malfunction can occur. Therefore, do not use GP
touch switches for the control of any equipment safety
mechanisms, such as Emergency Stop switches, etc. that
protect humans and equipment from injury and damage.
If your GP’s backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the follow-
ing steps to determine if the backlight is actually burned out.
1) When the backlight burnout feature is not set, and
the screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned
out.
2) When the backlight burnout feature is set, and the
screen has gone blank, if touching the screen does
not cause the backlight to tourn ON, your backlight
is burned out.
GP Wiring
• To prevent an electric shock, be sure to confirm that the
GP’s power cord is not connected to the main power
when connecting any cords, cables or lines to the GP.
• Do not use power beyond the GP’s specified voltage
range. Doing so may cause a fire or an electric shock.
GP Start-up and Maintenance
• 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.

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GP Installation
• High voltage runs through the GP. Never disassemble the
GP, otherwise an electric 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.
WARNINGS
GP Installation
• Be sure to securely connect all cable connectors to the
GP. A loose connection may cause incorrect input or
output.
GP 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.
• When wiring the GP, be sure that the rated voltage and
terminal layout are within the designated range. If the
voltage supplied differs from the rated voltage, or incor-
rect 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 unit malfunction.
• Be careful that metal filings and wiring debris do not fall
inside the GP, since they can cause a fire, GP unit mal-
function, or operation error.
CAUTIONS

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General Safety Precautions
<Usage Environment>
•Never strike the touch panel with a hard, heavy or pointed object, or
press on the touch panel too strongly, since it may damage the unit.
•If the GP is used in an environment with temperatures and humidity in
excess of the allowed range, the GP may malfunction and/or its opera-
tion life may be shortened.
•Avoid restricting the GP’s naturally occurring ventilation, or storing or
using the GP in an environment that is too hot.
•Do not use this unit in areas where large, sudden temperature changes
can occur. These changes can cause condensation to form inside the
unit., possibly causing the unit to malfunction.
•Do not allow water, liquids, metal or charged particles to enter inside
the GP’s case, since they can cause either a GP malfunction or an
electrical shock.
•Avoid using or storing the GP in direct sunlight, or in excessively dusty
or dirty environments.
•Because the GP is a precision instrument, do not store or use the unit
where large shocks or excessive vibration can occur.
•Do not store or use the GP where chemicals (such as organic solvents,
etc.) and acids can evaporate, or where chemicals and acids are present
in the air.
•Do not use paint thinner or organic solvents to clean the GP.
GP Start-up and Maintenance
•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 run-
ning water and contact a physician.
GP 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

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*1 If the GP’s voltage is at the very low end of its allowable range, it may effect the
intensitly of contouring.
About the GP’s Display Panel
• The GP’s currently displayed data, its voltage*1and brightness setting each
affect the intensity of Contouring. (i.e, when some parts of the screen are
brighter than others, creating a wavelike pattern)
• There are minute grid-points (dark and light) on the Display Panel’s surface.
This is part of the GP’s design and not a defect.
• Shadows may appear at the top of the LCD. This is normal for an LCD display.
• Sometimes the display area may look as if the display colors have changed.
This is a common attribute of LCD’s and is not a defect.
• Displaying a single image for long periods can cause an afterimage to remain
when the display is changed to another screen.
To prevent this effect:
• Do not display any single screen for a long period of time. Try to periodically
change the screen display.
•Do not store or operate the LCD display in areas receiving direct sun-
light, since the sun’s UV rays may cause the LCD display’s quality to
deteriorate.
•Storing this unit in areas at a temperature lower than is recommended
in this manual’s specifications may cause the LCD display’s liquid to
congeal, which may damage the panel. Conversely, if the storage area’s
temperature becomes higher than the allowed level, the LCD’s liquid
will become isotropic, causing irreversible damage to the LCD. There-
fore, be sure to store the panel only in areas where temperatures are
within those specified in this manual.
•Do not connect or disconnect the communication cable to the host
machine while the power is ON.
<Screen Data>
•Due to the possibility of unforeseen accidents, be sure to back up the
GP’s screen data regularly.

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The GP-37W3 Series refers to the following GP model number:
GP-37W3 Series Models
Series Model Name Model Type Comments
GP-37W3Series GP-37W3B GP37W3-BG41-24V CEMarked,UL/c-UL(CSA),CNSApprovedunit
The GP’s packing box contains the items listed below. Please check to confirm
that all items shown below have been included.
Package Contents


 Installation Fasteners (4/set)


 Installation Guide (1)
This unit has been carefully packed, with special attention to quality. However,
should you find anything damaged or missing, please contact your local GP
distributor immediately for prompt service.


 GP Unit (1)
GP37W3-BG41-24V Installation
Guide
GP-37W3
Series Unit


 Installation Gasket (1)

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UL/c-UL(CSA) Approval
The GP37W3-BG41-24V is a UL/c-UL (CSA) listed product. (UL file
No.E231702)
This unit conforms to the following standards:
• UL60950, Third Edition
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electri-
cal Business Equipment.
• UL1604
Electrical Equipment for use in Class I and II, Division2, or ClasIII Hazardous
(locations).
• CAN/CSA-C22.2, No. 60950-00 and No. 213-M1987
Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment, including Electri-
cal Business Equipment.
GP37W3-BG41-24V (UL Registration Model: 3180038-01)
<Cautions>
• The GP must be used as a built-in component of an end-use product.
• Machinery which has a GP installed in it requires UL/c-UL (CSA) inspection
for the combination of this unit and the machinery.
• If the GP is installed so as to cool itself naturally, be sure to install it in a
vertical panel. Also, be sure that the GP is mounted at least 100 mm away from
any adjacent structures or equipment. If these requirements are not met, the
heat generated by the GP’s internal components may cause the unit to fail to
meet UL/cUL (CSA) standard requirements.
UL 1604 — Compliance and Handling Cautions
1. Power and input/output wiring must be in accordance with Class I, Division 2
wiring methods – Article 501 – 4(b) of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
within the United States, and in accordance with Section 18-152 of the Cana-
dian Electrical Code for units installed within Canada.
2. Suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D, Hazardous
Locations.
3. WARNING: Explosion hazard- substitution of components may impair compli-
ance to Class I, Division 2.
4. WARNING: Explosion hazard – when in hazardous locations, turn the power
OFF before replacing or wiring modules.
5. WARNING: Explosion hazard – confirm that the power supply has been turned
OFF before disconnecting equipment, or confirm that the location is not subject
to the risk of explosion.

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The list below describes the documentation conventions used in this manual.
Documentation Conventions
CE Marking
The GP37W3-BG41-24V is a CE marked product that conforms to EMC direc-
tives 61000-6-4 and EN61000-6-2.
For detailed CE marking information, please contact your local GP distributor.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates important information or procedures that must be followed
for correct and risk-free software/device operation.
*1 Indicates useful or important supplemental information.
1) , 2) Indicates steps in a procedure. Be sure to perform these steps in
the order given.
Refers to useful or important supplemental information.
Provides useful or important supplemental information.
Screen Editor Indicates the Pro-Designer Ver. 4.0 screen editor software.
PLC Abbreviation for Programmable Logic Controller.

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Memo

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Chapter
1 Introduction
1. System Design
2. Accessories
Printer
(Commercially
available type)
RS-232C Cable*2
GP410-IS00-O
RS-422 Cable*2
GP230-IS11-O
RS-422 Connector*2
Terminal Adapter
GP070-CN10-O
Mitsubishi PLC FX-Series
Program Port I/F Cable
GP430-IP11-O
Mitsubishi PLC A-Series
Program Port I/F Cable
GP430-IP10-O
Host Controller
Personal
Computer *1
Pro-Designer
Data Transfer Cable
GPW-CB02
GP Unit
Mitsubishi PLC A,
Q, C, FX Series’
2 Port Adaptor II
GP070-MD11
PLC etc.
2 Port Adaptor II
Cable
GP070-MDCB11
GP-37W3-BG41-24V
c
d
h
e
f
g
g
g
1.1 System Design
The diagrams on the following pages illustrate the peripheral equipment available
for the GP unit. Screen Editing Environment
GP Operating Environment

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GP Interfaces PLC Interfaces
cTool Connector eRS-232C Port
dSerial Interface fRS-422 Port
gProgramming Port
Personal Computer Interfaces
hPrinter Interface
*1 For range of compatible PCs refer to the following manual.
Pro-Designer On-line Help
*2 For information about compatible PLC types and software, please refer to
Pro-Designer On-line Help

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All optional equipment listed below is produced by Digital.Electronics Corporation.
*1 For detailed information about range of connectable PLCs.
Pro-Designer On-line Help


Available Software


Tool Connector


Serial Interface
ProductName Model No. Description
RS-232Ccable *1 GP410-IS00-O
RS-422cable *1 GP230-IS11-O
RS-422cable
Connectorterminal
blockconverter GP070-CN10-O Adaptertoconvertserial datatoRS-422
format.
2 PortAdapter II GP070-MD11 InterfaceunitthatallowsuseofbothGP andMitsubishi A,Q,CandFXseries
equipmentinthe samelocation.
2PortAdapterII Cable GP070-MDCB11 ConnectstheGPto2PortAdapterII.
Mitsubishi ASeries
Programming PortI/F
cable GP430-IP10-O
Mitsubishi FXSeries
Programming PortI/F
cable GP430-IP11-O
Interfacecablebetweenthehost(PLC)
andGP.
Connects directlyto Mitsubishi’s PLC I/F
Programming Console.Simultaneous
useofprogram console,however,isnot
possible.
1.2 Accessories
Product Name Model No. Description
Screen Data Transfer
Cable GPW-CB02 Connectsthe GPtoapersonalcomputer.
Transfersscreendataanduser
program(s).
Memory Loader II GP070-LD01-O Copiesdata (system andscreendata)
from oneGPtoanotherGP. Rev.H or
later
Product Name Model No. Description
Pro-Designer
Ver. 4.0 or later PS-DWE01-V40
<CD-ROM> Software tobeusedtocreatescreen datausingapersonal computer.

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ProductName ModelNo. Description
Screen Protection Sheet
GP37W2-DF00
Disposableprotectiveanddirt-
resistantsheetfortheGP’sscreen.
The GP’stouchpanelcanbeused
with this cover sheet attached.


Option


Maintenance Items
These items are sold separately as optional maintenance items.
ProductName ModelNo. Description
Installation fastener
GP070-AT01
Fasteners to attach the GP to a panel.
Installation gasket
GP37W2-WP00-MS
Providesa moistureresistantsealwhen
installing the GP. Same as the seal
includedintheGP’soriginalequipment
package.

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2.1.1 Electrical
2.1 General Specifications
Chapter
2 Specifications
4. Part Names and Functions
5. Dimensions
1. General Specifications
2. Functional Specifications
3. Interface Specifications
2.1.2 Environmental
Input Voltage DC24V
Rated Voltage DC20.4toDC27.6V
Power Consumption 20Worless
Allowable Voltage Drop 2msorless
In-Rush Currect 30Aorless
Voltage Endurance AC1000V10mAfor1minute
(betweenchargingand FG terminals)
Insulation Resistance 20MΩorhigheratDC500V
(betweenchargingand FG terminals)
Ambient Operating
Temperature 0oC to+50oC
Storage Temperature -20oCto+60oC
Ambient Humidity 20%RHto 85%RH(Nocondensation)
Air Purity Level Lessthan0.1mg/m3ofconductivedust
Pollution Degree Level2
Atmosphere Freeofcorrosive gasses
Atmospheric Pressure 800to1114hPa(2000metersorlower)
IEC61131-2 compliant
When vibration is NOT continuous
10Hzto57Hz0.075mm,57Hzto150Hz 9.8m/s2
When vibration is continuous
10Hzto57Hz0.035mm,57Hzto150Hz4.9m/s2
X,Y, Z directions for 10 times (80min.)
NoiseVoltage:1000Vp-p
PulseDuration:1x10-6sec.
Arise Time: 1ns
Electrostatic Discharge
Immunity 6kV(complieswithIEC61000-4-2 Level3)
Noise Immunity
(via noise simulator)
Vibration Resistance

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3.
*1 Grounding requirements differ from country to country. Be sure to confirm your work
environment requirements prior to installation. For further information, please
contact your Pro-face distributor.
*2 The front face of the GP unit, installed in a solid panel, has been tested using condi-
tions equivalent to the standard shown in the specification . Even though the GP
unit’s level of resistance is equivalent to the standard, oils that should have no effect
on the GP can possibly harm the unit. This can occur in areas where either vaporized
oils are present, or where low viscosity cutting oils are allowed to adhere to the unit
for long periods of time. If the GP’s front face protection sheet becomes peeled off,
these conditions can lead to the ingress of oil into the GP and separate protection
measures are suggested. Also, if non-approved oils are present, it may cause deforma-
tion or corrosion of the front panel’s plastic cover. Therefore, prior to installing the
GP be sure to confirm the type of conditions that will be present in the GP’s operating
environment.
If the installation gasket is used for a long period of time, or if the unit and its gasket
are removed from the panel, the original level of the protection cannot be guaranteed.
To maintain the original protection level, you need to replace the installation gasket
regularly.
2.1.3 Structural
Grounding 100Ωorless,oryourcountry'sapplicablestandard*1
Ratings
(Front face of installed unit) Equivalent to IP65f (JEM 1030)*2
NEMA#250TYPE4X/12
Weight 1.1kg[2.4lb]orless
(main unitonly)
Cooling Method Natural aircirculation
External Dimensions W207[8.17]xH157[6.18]xD58[2.28] mm[in.]
(main unitonly)

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Type
Colors
Backlight
Resolution
Nominal Display Area
Contrast Control
Language Fonts
8x8dotfont 40Char.perrow,30rows
Text 8x16dotfont 40Char.perrow,15rows
16x16dotfont 20Char.perrow,15rows
32x32dotfont 10Char.perrow,7rows
Font Sizes
Text Sizes
Touch Panel Resistive Film - 16X12Keys/Screen(1or2 pointtouch)
8X8,8X16,16X16and 32X32dotfonts
8levelsofadjustmentavailablevia touchpanel.
ANK:158types,Kanji:6962types
(including607non-kanji characters)
ASCII,Chinese,Korean,andTaiwanesefontsareavailable
Bothheightandwidthcanbeexpanded 1,2,4,or8times.
CCFL (Servicelife:25,000hrs.at25oCand24hr.operation)
320x240pixels
W115.2[4.54]xH86.4(3.40) mm[in.]
MonochromeLCD
BlueMode(Monochrome)
2.2 Functional Specifications
2.2.1 Display