Pro-face GP-377RT User manual

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4nd edition 2015.Jan
Easy! Smooth!
GP-377RT/377S/377L
→GP-4301T/TW
Replacement Guidebook

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Preface
This manual introduces the procedures to replace a GP-377R/377S/377L unit with a unit
in GP4000 series.
Model in use
Recommended Substitution
GP-377RT
GP-4301T
(Model#: PFXGP4301TAD)
or
GP-4301TW
(Model#: PFXGP4301TADW)
GP-377S
GP-4301TW
(Model#: PFXGP4301TADW)
GP-377L
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”/7.0W”)
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-4201TW/4301TW/4401WW/4501TW

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Contents
PREFACE 2
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE 2
GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER 3
CONTENTS 4
CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 6
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-377R AND GP-4301T/GP-4301TW 6
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-377S/GP-377L AND GP-4301TW 8
CHAPTER 2 COMPATIBILITY OF HARDWARE 9
2.1 LOCATIONS OF CONNECTOR 9
2.2 TOUCH PANEL SPECIFICATIONS 10
2.3 DISPLAY COLORS (ONLY GP-377L) 10
2.4 TRANSFER CABLE 11
2.5 INTERFACE 11
2.5.1 SERIAL INTERFACE 11
2.6 PERIPHERAL UNITS AND OPTION UNITS 12
2.6.1 1BARCODE READER CONNECTION 12
2.6.2 PRINTER CONNECTION 12
2.6.3 EXPANSION UNIT 12
2.6.4 FRONT MAINTENANCE UNIT 12
2.6.5 ISOLATION UNIT 12
2.7 POWER CONNECTOR 13
2.8 BACKUP BATTERY (ONLY GP-4301T) 13
2.9 POWER CONSUMPTION 13
2.10 ABOUT PRO-SERVER 13
2.11 OTHER NOTES 13
CHAPTER 3REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 14
3.1 WORK FLOW 14

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3.2 PREPARATION 15
3.3 RECEIVE SCREEN DATA FROM GP-377R/377S/377L 16
3.4 CONVERT SCREEN DATA WITH THE PROJECT CONVERTER 19
3.5 CHANGE THE DISPLAY UNIT TYPE (ONLY WHEN REPLACING WITH GP-4501TW) 26
3.6 TRANSFER THE SCREEN DATA TO GP-4501T/TW 26
3.7 DIFFERENCES OF SOFTWARE 30
3.7.1 DIFFERENCES AFTER CONVERSION 30
CHAPTER 4 COMMUNICATION WITH DEVICE/PLC 32
4.1 DRIVER LIST 32
4.2 SHAPES OF COM PORTS 32
4.3 SIGNALS OF COM PORTS 32
4.3.1 SIGNALS OF COM1 32
4.3.2 SIGNALS OF COM2 34
4.4 MULTILINK CONNECTION 35
4.5 INTERNAL 2-PORT FEATURE FOR MITSUBISHI PLC 35
4.6 CABLE DIAGRAM AT THE TIME OF REPLACEMENT 36
4.6.1 WHEN USING A RS-232C CONNECTION CABLE 37
4.6.2 WHEN USING A RS-422 CONNECTION CABLE 38
CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 42
5.1 CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE EXTERNAL MEDIA TO USE 42

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Chapter 1 Specification Comparison
1.1 Specifications of GP-377R and GP-4301T/GP-4301TW
GP-377RT
GP-4301T/GP-4301TW
Display Type
TFT color LCD
Display Colors,
Levels
64 colors (with blink)
UP!
65,536 colors (without
blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
Display Resolution
QVGA(320×240 pixcels)
Panel Cutout
Dimensions
W156×H123.5mm
Panel Cutout
Dimensions
W171×H138×D57mm
W169.5×H137×D59.5mm
Touch Panel Type
Matrix
Analog →see 2.2
Memory
Application
2MB
UP! GP-4301T 16MB
UP! GP4301TW 8MB
SRAM
96KB
UP! GP-4301T 320KB
UP! GP4301TW 128KB
Backup Battery
Rechargeable Lithium
battery
NEW!
GP-4301T Replaceable
Lithium battery
→see 2.8
GP4301TW Rechargeable
Lithium battery
Serial
I/F
COM1
D-Sub25P (soket)
RS-232C/422
D-Sub9P (plug)
RS-232C →see 2.５.1
COM2
-
D-Sub9P (plug)
RS-422/485 →see 2.５.1
Ethernet I/F
-
* Supported by Multi-unit E
(GP377R-MLTE11)
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
CF card I/F
-
* Supported by Multi-unit E
(GP377R-MLTE11)
-
SD card I/F
-
UP! GP-4301T ✓
UP! GP4301TW -

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USB I/F
Type A
-
NEW! ✓→see 2.4
Type mini B
Tool Connector I/F
✓
-
Printer connection
-
* Supported by Multi-unit E
(GP377R-MLTE11)
NEW!
USB(Type A) →see 2.6.2
Expansion Unit I/F
✓
-→see 2.6.3

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1.2 Specifications of GP-377S/GP-377L and GP-4301TW
GP-377S/GP-377L
GP-4301TW
Display Type
GP-377S: STN color
LCD
GP-377L: Monochrome
LCD
TFT color LCD
Display Colors, Levels
GP-377S: 64 colors
(with blink)
GP-377L: Monochrome
UP! 65,536 colors (without
blink)/
16,384 colors (with blink)
Display Resolution
QVGA(320×240pixels)
Panel Cutout Dimensions
156(W)×123.5(H)mm
External Dimensions
W171×H138×D57mm
NEW!
W169.5×H137×D59.5mm
Touch Panel Type
Matrix
NEW!
Analog →see 2.2
Backup Battery
Rechargeable Lithium battery
Serial I/F
COM1
D-Sub25P(soket)
RS-232C/422
NEW! D-Sub9P(plug)
RS-232C
→see 2.５.1
COM2
-
NEW! D-Sub9P(plug)
RS-422/485
→see 2.５.1
Memory
Application
1MB
UP! 8MB
SRAM
96KB
UP! 128KB
Ethernet I/F
-
UP! 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Printer connection
-
NEW!USB(Type A)
→see 2.6.2
Tool Connector
✓
-
USB
I/F
Type A
-
UP! ✓
Type mini B
-
Expansion Unit I/F
✓
-

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Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware
2.1 Locations of connector
Connector locations on GP-377R/377S/377L GP-4301TW are as follows;
GP-377R/377S/377L
GP-4301TW
Interface names
GP-377R/377S/377L
GP-4301T/GP-4301TW
①
Power Input Terminal Block
Power Connector (DC)
②
Serial I/F(COM1)
③
-
Serial I/F(COM2)
④
Tool Connector
-
⑤
-
Ethernet I/F
⑥
-
USB I/F(Type A)
⑦
-
USB I/F(Type mini B)
⑧
-
SD cardＩ/Ｆ
(* only GP-4301T)
⑧
Auxiliary I/F (AUX)
-

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2.2 Touch Panel specifications
GP-4301T/GP-4301TW adopts the Analog type.GP-4301Tand GP-4301TW doesn’t
support 2-point touch input (touching 2 points on the screen at the same time).
If you have used the 2-point touch input on GP-377R/377T/377L, change to the
1-point touch input setting using the switch delay function of GP-Pro EX.
When you use 2-point touch input ,there’s a difference between the GP-4301T and
GP-4301TW as below,
GP-4301T
Analog type
Even if you touch two points at the same
time, only the first touched point is
recognized, but the second touched one is
not.
GP-4301TW
Analog type
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.
2.3 Display Colors (Only GP-377L)
The display color of GP-477RE is monochrome, but GP-4501T/TW has a TFT color LCD.
After replacement, the display color changes from monochrome to color.
When data of a monochrome model is converted to data of a color model with GP-Pro
EX, the data may be displayed in colors depending on the version of the Project
Converter or settings of the drawing/the parts on the screen.After conversion, please
confirm the display colors of the drawing or the parts on the screens just in case.
If the display is in colors after the data conversion to GP-4301TW…
GP-Pro EX Ver. 3.01.200 (Service Pack1) or later supports the function which
changes drawing in colors to in monochrome. To change the setting, 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”.
(4) Select [Yellow/Black].
* [Reverse Display] setting is for displaying the screen with black/white reversed.
Check on it if needed.

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* Please confirm the display colors of the drawing or the parts on the screens after
changing the [Color] setting to “16 Levels Monochrome, 3-Speed Blink”.
2.4 Transfer cable
To transfer screen data to GP4000 series, use a USB transfer cable or Ethernet.
The USB cables that can be used for GP4000 series are as follows;
Model
Connector Type
Connector on GP
Options
CA3-USBCB-01
USB (Type A)
ZC9USCBMB1
USB (Type mini B)
Commercial Item
-
Please note that the cables (GPW-CB02, GPW-CB03, GP430-CU02-M)
GP-377R/377S/377L cannot be used for GP-4000 series.
2.5 Interface
2.5.1 Serial Interface
The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of GP-377R/377S/377L
are different from those of GP-4000 series. 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. If you
use the existing connection cables, see [4.5 Cable Diagram at the time of
replacement].
2.5.2 CF Card Interface
(only when using “Multi-Unit E” (GP377R-MLTE11))
GP4000 series is not equipped with CF card slot. However, GP4000 series allows
you to connect SD card (only GP-4301T) or USB device.
377R
and Multi unit E
GP-4301T
GP-4301TW
CF card
✓
-
-
SD card
-
✓
-
USB
-
✓
✓

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* When using a SD card with GP-4301T, please verify it supports the following
specifications:
File format
Maximum capacity
SD
FAT16
2GB
SDHC
FAT32
32GB
For the GP-PRO/PBIII’s “CF Card output folder” setting, if project file is converted
on GP-Pro EX, the setting will automatically change 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].
2.6 Peripheral units and option units
2.6.1 1 Barcode reader connection
GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with a tool port. A barcode reader that used to be
connected to the tool port on GP-577RT/S cannot be used. However, GP-4501T/TW
allows you to connect a barcode reader on its USB interface (Type A) or its serial
interface.
For the models GP-4501T/TW supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
2.6.2 Printer connection
(only when using GP-377R and “Multi-Unit E” (GP377R-MLTE11))
GP4000 series is not equipped with Centronics (parallel) Interface for a printer
though Multi-unit E (GP377R-MLTE11) is equipped with it. If the printer for GP-377R
is used for GP4000 series, a converter that converts USB I/Fon GP4000 series to
Centronics I/F is required. And GP4000 series allows you to connect a printer on its
USB port.
For the models GP4000 series supports, see [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/3000/0056_connect_e.html).
2.6.3 Expansion Unit
GP4000 series is not equipped with an expansion unit interface. The expansion unit
(each kind of unit like CC-LINK Unit) for GP-377R/377S/377L cannot be used.
2.6.4 Front Maintenance Unit
The front maintenance unit for GP-377R (GP077-CFFM10) cannot be used for
GP4000 series.
2.6.5 Isolation Unit
The isolation unit for GP-377R/377S/377L (CA2-ISOALL232-01,
CA2-ISOALL422-01) cannot be used for GP4000 series. You can use the RS-232C
isolation unit for GP4000 series (CA3-ISO232-01) instead.

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2.7 Power Connector
The power connector on GP4000 series (DC type) is a spring lock type. If you
GP-377R/377S/377L with GP4000 series (DC type), change the power cable.
2.8 Backup Battery (Only GP-4301T)
Unlike GP-377R/377S/377L, GP-4301T 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.
Replaceable Battery Model
PFXZCBBT1
2.9 Power Consumption
The power consumption of GP-577RT/S is different from that of GP-4501T/TW.
DC Type
GP-377R/377S/377L
20W or less
GP-4301T/ GP-4301TW
10.5W or less
For the detailed electric specifications, see the hardware manual.
2.10 About Pro-Server
If the Pro-Server with Pro-Studio is used for 377R, please use the Pro-Server EX
Ver.1.30 or later. For details of the installation, refer to the
http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/qa/server_ex/replace/.
2.11 Other Notes
Do not expose GP4000 series to direct sunlight.
Do not use GP4000 series outdoors.
Do not turn on GP4000 series if condensation has occurred inside the device.
When you are continuously using GP4000 series without oxygen, the brightness might
decrease. Please ventilate the control panel periodically.

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Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure
3.1 Work Flow
Receive screen data from
GP unit. *1
Convert GP screen data with
GP-Pro EX’s Project
Converter.
Check and modify the data
on GP-Pro EX.
Transfer the screen data to
GP-4501T/TW.
Connect GP4000
SERIESand PLC with the
PLC’s cable.
Start connection and check
the communication.
Remove GP unit.
Connect the power cord.
Check the performance
and start operation.
Installation
Screen
Communication
Install GP4000 series.
Check the compatibility of
hardware in Chapter 2.
Check the connection
between GP4000
SERIESand a PLC in the
GP-Pro EX Device/PLC
Connection Manual.
。
Check the differences of
specifications in
OtasukePro! [Compatibility
of Software]
(http://www.pro-face.com/
otasuke/qa/gp3000/replace
/soft/conv/care/3/).
。
*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
Requirements for
receiving screen data
from
GP-377R/377S/377L *1
PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows V4.0 or later is
installed. *2
Transfer cable (The following three types of cables are
available)
・GPW-CB02 (D-sub 9-pin to the PC)
・GPW-CB03 (USB to the PC *3)
GP430-CU02-M or GPW-SET (D-sub 25-pin to the PC)
Requirements for
converting screen data
of GP-377R/377S/377L
and transferring the
converted data to
GP4000 series
PC in which GP-Pro EX Ver.3.0 or later is installed
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 with a SD card, a USB
storage device, or via 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-377R/377S/377L.
If you don’t know the version, we recommend you to use the newest version. The newest version is
GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package03 (SP2) V7.29. Those who have GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows
C-Package03 V7.0 can download it from our web site called [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/update/).
*3: GPW-CB03 is supported by GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows C-Package02 (SP2) V6.23 or later. You need to
install a driver from [Download] on our Web site called [OtasukePro!]
(http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/download/driver/)

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3.3 Receive screen data from GP-377R/377S/377L
This section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from
GP-377R/377S/377L using a transfer cable, GPW-CB02 or GPW-CB03. If you have
backed up screen data, this step is unnecessary; skip to the next section [3.4 Convert
screen data with the Project Converter].
1. Connect a transfer cable to GP-377R/377S/377L.
2. Start up GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows and click the [Transfer] icon on the Project
Manager (Specify a desired project file.)
3. On the [Transfer] window, select the [Setup] menu and click [Transfer Settings…].

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4. In the Communication Port field, select [COM], specify the COM port to which the
cable is connected, and click [OK].
If you use a USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03)
You can check the COM port for the USB transfer cable (GPW-CB03),
which is assigned to the PC, with the Device Manager of Windows.

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5. Select the [Transfer] menu and click [Receive...].
6. Specify the location to save the received screen data at and the project file name
and save them.
In case there is no Upload Information
“Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-577RT/S. It
needs to be included in screen data when transferring screen data to the display
unit beforehand. The Upload Information is sent to the display unit by default,
however, you may check off the box of Upload Information to prevent screen
reception by a third party.
You can check in the following way if the Upload Information has been sent or not.
1. Enter into the GP’s Offline mode
2. If there are 2 asterisk (*) marks in the Main menu as shown below, the
Upload Information has been sent.
If not, there is no “Upload Information” sent. In this case, a message, which
indicates there is no “Upload Information”, appears and you cannot receive the
data.

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3.4 Convert screen data with the Project Converter
Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-577RT/S with the GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter.
(1) Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs] (or [Programs])-> [Pro-face]->
[GP-Pro EX *.**]->[Project Converter].
(For this part, [*.**], the version of the software you use is displayed.)
(2) The Project Converter starts up and the [Project Converter] dialog box opens.
Select [Project File (*.PRW)] in the [Data Type].
(3) Click the [Browse…] button and select a project file (e.g.: “Project system A.prw”).
Click [Open], and the file will be set in [Convert-From].

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(4) In [Convert-To], designate a GP-Pro EX’s project file (*.prx). Click the [Browse…]
button and enter a new [File Name] (e.g.: “Product system A.prx”). Click [Save],
and a new project file will be set to [Convert-To].