Pro-face GP-3400 Series User manual

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GP/ST-3400 Series→GP4000 Series
Replacement Guidebook
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Copyright © 2012.4 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Preface
This guidebook introduces the procedures to replace a unit in GP/ST-3400 series with
a unit in GP-4401T.
Model in use Recommended Substitution
GP-3400S
ST-3401T GP-4401T
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Contents
PREFACE 2
CONTENTS 3
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 5
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-3400S AND GP-4401T 5
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS OF ST-3401T AND GP-4401T 7
CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 8
2.1 LOCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 8
2.2 TRANSFER CABLE 10
2.3 INTERFACE 10
2.3.1 SERIAL INTERFACE 10
2.3.2 AUXILIARY I/O INTERFACE (AUX) 10
2.3.3 SOUND OUTPUT INTERFACE (FOR GP-3400S ONLY)10
2.3.4 CF CARD INTERFACE 11
2.4 PERIPHERAL UNITS AND OPTIONS 11
2.4.1 BARCODE READER CONNECTION 11
2.4.2 PRINTER CONNECTION 11
2.4.3 EXPANSION UNIT 12
2.4.4 ISOLATION UNIT (FOR GP-3400S ONLY)12
2.5 BACKUP BATTERY 12
2.6 POWER CONSUMPTION 12
2.7 MATERIALS/COLORS OF THE BODY 13
CHAPTER 3 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 14
3.1 WORK FLOW 14
3.2 PREPARATION 15
3.3 RECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM GP/ST-3400 SERIES 16
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3.4 CHANGE THE DISPLAY UNIT TYPE 22
3.5 TRANSFER SCREEN DATA TO GP-4401T 23
3.6 DIFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 27
CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 28
4.1 DRIVER LIST 28
4.2 SHAPES OF COM PORTS 29
4.3 SIGNALS OF COM PORTS 30
4.3.1 SIGNALS OF COM1 30
4.3.2 SIGNALS OF COM2 32
4.4 MULTILINK CONNECTION 33
4.5 CABLE DIAGRAM AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT 34
CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 38
5.1 CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE EXTERNAL MEDIA TO USE 38
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Chapter 1 Specification Comparison
1.1 Specifications of GP-3400S and GP-4401T
GP-3400S GP-4401T
Display Type STN color LCD UP! TFT color LCD
Display Colors 4,096 colors UP!
65,536 colors (without blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels)
Panel Cutout
Dimensions (mm) 204.5 (W) x 159.5(H)
External Dimensions
(mm) 215(W) x 170(H) x 60(D)
218(W)x173(H)x60(D)
Touch Panel Type Analog
Application 8MB UP! 32MB
Memory SRAM 320KB UP! 320KB
Backup Battery Secondary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery)
NEW! Primary Battery
(Replaceable Lithium battery)
→See 2.5
Rated Input Voltage DC 24V
COM1 D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C/422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-232C
→See 2.3.1
Serial
I/F COM2 D-Sub 9 pin (socket)
RS-422/485
D-Sub 9 pin (plug)
RS-422/485
→See 2.3.1
Ethernet I/F 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF Card I/F ✔- →See 2.3.4
SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔
Type A ✔ USB
I/F Type mini B -
✔
→See 2.2
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Printer I/F USB (Type A)
Auxiliary I/O I/F ✔- →See 2.3.2
Expansion Unit I/F ✔- →See 2.4.3
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1.2 Specifications of ST-3401T and GP-4401T
ST-3401T GP-4401T
Display Type TFT color LCD
Display Colors 256 colors
UP!
65,536 colors (without blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
Display Resolution VGA (640×480 pixels)
Panel Cutout
Dimensions (mm) 204.5 (W) x 159.5(H)
External Dimensions
(mm) 215(W) x 170(H) x 60(D)
218(W) x 173(H) x 60(D)
Touch Panel Type Analog
Application 6MB UP! 32MB
Memory SRAM 320KB UP! 320KB
Backup Battery
Secondary Battery
(Rechargeable Lithium
battery)
NEW!
Primary Battery
(Replaceable Lithium battery)
→See 2.5
Rated Input Voltage DC 24V
COM1 D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-232CSerial
I/F COM2 D-Sub 9 pin (plug) RS-422/485
Ethernet I/F - UP! 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF Card I/F ✔- →See 2.3.4
SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔
Type A ✔ USB
I/F Type mini B - ✔→See 2.2
Printer I/F USB (Type A)
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Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware
2.1 Locations of connector
Connector locations on GP-3400S/ST-3401T and GP4401T are as follows:
Connector locations on GP-3400S/ST-3401T and GP-4401T
GP-3400S
ST-3401T
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GP-4401T
Interface names
GP-3400S ST-3401T GP-4401T
1 Power Connector
2 Serial I/F (COM1)
3 Serial I/F (COM2)
4 Ethernet I/F - Ethernet I/F
5 USB I/F e (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 Input/Output /
Sound Output I/F (AUX) -
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2.2 Transfer cable
To transfer screen data to GP-4401T, use a USB transfer cable or Ethernet.
The USB cables that can be used for GP-4401T are as follows:
Model Connector Type Connector on GP
CA3-USBCB-01
USB (Type A)
Options
ZC9USCBMB1
Commercial Item -
USB (Type mini B)
The same USB transfer cable (CA3-USBCB-01) as the one for GP/ST-3400 series can
be used.
2.3 Interface
2.3.1 Serial Interface
The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of GP/ST-3400 series
are different from those of GP-4401T.
To know the details about them, see [4.2 Shapes of COM ports] and [4.3 Signals of
COM ports].
If you use the existing connection cables, see [4.5 Cable Diagram at the time of
replacement].
2.3.2 Auxiliary I/O Interface (AUX)
GP-4401T 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-3400S cannot be used.
2.3.3 Sound Output Interface (for GP-3400S only)
GP-4401T is not equipped with the sound output function. The sound output
function for GP-3400S cannot be used.
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2.3.4 CF Card Interface
GP-4401T is not equipped with a CF card slot. But a SD card slot and a USB
interface are installed in it. In order to use the GP/ST-3400 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-4401T, 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 the display unit type is changed, the setting will be automatically changed to the
one that uses a SD card.
To change the setting of the output destination folder, see [5.1 Changing the
setting of the external media to use].
2.4 Peripheral units and options
2.4.1 Barcode reader connection
Like GP/ST-3400 series, GP-4401T allows you to connect a barcode reader on its
USB interface (Type A) or its serial interface. For GP-4401T, however, a barcode
reader cannot be connected to its serial interface.
For the models GP-4401T supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
2.4.2 Printer connection
Like GP/ST-3400 series, GP-4401T allows you to connect a printer on its USB
interface (Type A).
For the models GP-4401T supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
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2.4.3 Expansion Unit
GP-4401T is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion units
(each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-3400S cannot be used.
2.4.4 Isolation Unit (for GP-3400S only)
RS-485 isolation unit for GP-3400S series (CA3-ISO485-01) cannot be used for
GP-4401T. You can use RS-232C isolation unit (CA3-ISO232-01) for GP-4401T
instead.
2.5 Backup Battery
Unlike GP/ST-3400 series, GP-4401T does not use rechargeable secondary batteries
but replacable 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.
Replaceable Battery Model
PFXZCBBT1
2.6 Power Consumption
The power consumption of GP/ST-3400 series is different from that of GP-4401T.
GP-3400S ST-3401T GP-4401T
28W or less 22W or less 12W or less
For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual.
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2.7 Materials/Colors of the body
The materials and the colors of GP/ST-3400 series and GP-4401T are as follows:
GP-3400S ST-3401T GP-4401T
Color Silver Light Gray
Material Aluminum alloy Resin Resin with glass
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Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure
3.1 Work Flow
Receive screen data from
GP/ST-3400 series *1
Change the received data
on GP-Pro EX.
Check and modify the data
on GP-Pro EX.
Transfer the screen data to
GP-4401T.
Connect GP-4401T and
PLC with the PLC’s cable.
Start connection and check
the communication.
Remove GP/ST-3400
series.
Connect the power cord.
Check the performance
and start operation.
Installation Screen
Check the compatibility of
hardware in Chapter 2.
Check the connection
between GP-4401T and a
PLC in the GP-Pro EX
Device/PLC Connection
Manual.
Install GP-4401T.
Communication
*1: This step is required if screen data is saved only in the GP unit, not in any other device.
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3.2 Preparation
PC in which GP-Pro EX Transfer Tool is installed. *2
Requirements for
receiving screen data
from GP/ST-3400
series *1
USB Transfer Cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01)
*Possible to send/receive a screen via a CF card, a USB
storage device, or Ethernet (for GP-3400S only).
PC in which GP-Pro EX Ver.3.01 or later is installed.Requirements for
converting screen
data of GP/ST-3400
series and
transferring the
converted data to
GP-4401T
Transfer Cable (The following three types of cables are
available)
・ A USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01)
・ A USB data-transfer cable (model: ZC9USCBMB1)
・ A commercial USB cable (USB Type A/mini B)
*Possible to send/receive a screen via a SD card, a USB
storage device, or Ethernet.
*1: This step is required if screen data is saved only in the GP unit, not in any other device.
*2: Please use the same version or later as or than that of the software used during creating screens on
GP/ST-3400 series. If you don’t know the version, we recommend you to use the newest version. For
the newest version, you can download the transfer tool from our web site called [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/freesoft/gpproex_transfer.htm)
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3.3 Receive screen data from GP/ST-3400 series
You can transfer data to GP/ST-3400 series via
・ A USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01)
・ A CF card/USB storage device
・ Ethernet
But this section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP/ST-3400
series using a USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01).
If you have backed up screen data, this step is unnecessary, skip to the next section
[3.4 Change the Display Unit Type].
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(1) Connect your PC and GP/ST-3400 series with a USB transfer cable.
If the driver of the cable has not been installed on your PC yet, a dialog box will
appear. Please follow the instructions.
NOTE
The “Hardware Installation” dialog box as shown below may appear during
installing the USB driver depending on the security level of Windows® XP. Click
[Continue Anyway] to start installing the driver. When installation is completed,
click [Finish].
NOTE
If the following symptoms appear on Microsoft Windows® 7, go to updating
“USB Data Transfer Driver” on OtasukePro!
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/freesoft/gpproex_transfer.htm)
for download.
・ An error occurs when GP-Pro EX or Transfer Tool is installed
・ An error occurs when data is transferred via a USB transfer cable
(model: CA3-USBCB-01).
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(2) Start the Transfer Tool of GP-Pro EX.
(3) Make sure that the [Device] in the “Transfer Settings Information” is set to [USB].
If not, click the [Transfer Setting] button to open the “Transfer Setting” dialog box.
Select [USB] in the Communication Port Settings field and click [OK].
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(4) Start GP-Pro EX Transfer Tool and click the [Receive Project] button.
(5) Click [Receive Project], and the following dialog box will appear. Specify a place to
save the received data in and a project file name, and then click [Save] to start
transfer.
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NOTE
When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to
overwrite the file is displayed.
(6) The following dialog box appears during transfer and you can check the
communication status. (The display unit enters the Transferring mode and
communication with the device such as a PLC is terminated.)
Display Screen
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