Pro-face GP-PRO/PB III for Windows V6.3 Operating instructions

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GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

Thank you for purchasing the GP Screen Editor Software, "GP-PRO/PB III for

Windows Ver. 6.3" for use with Pro-face’s GP series programmable operator

interfaces.

Please read this manual carefully in order to use this software properly, and be

sure to keep this manual handy for future reference.

NOTES

(1) The copyrights to all programs and manuals included in the GP-PRO/PB

III for Windows Ver. 6.3 (hereinafter referred to as "this product") are

reserved by the Digital Electronics Corporation. Digital grants the use of

this product to its users as described in the "Software Operating License

Conditions" documentation, included with this product's CD-ROM. Any

actions violating the above-mentioned conditions are prohibited by both

Japanese and foreign regulations.

(2) The contents of this manual have been thoroughly inspected. However, if

you should find any errors or omissions in this manual, please inform your

local GP representative of your findings.

(3) Regardless of article (2), the Digital Electronics Corporation shall not be

held responsible for any damages or third party claims resulting from the

use of this product.

(4) Differences may occur between the descriptions found in this manual and

the actual functioning of this product. Therefore, the latest information on

this product is provided in data files (i.e. Readme.txt files, etc. ) and in

separate documents. Please consult these sources as well as this manual

prior to using the product.

(5) Even though the information contained in and displayed by this product may

be related to intangible or intellectual properties of the Digital Electronics

Corporation or third parties, the Digital Electronics Corporation shall not

warrant or grant the use of said properties to any users and/or other third

parties.

(6) The specifications set out in this manual are for overseas products only. As

a result, some differences may exist between the specifications given here

and for those of the identical Japanese product. Digital Electronics Corpo-

ration accepts no liability for issues related to the intellectual property rights

of third parties or any issues related to the use of the information contained

in or displayed by this product.

PREFACE

For the rights to trademarks and trade names, see “TRADEMARK RIGHTS”.

Digital Electronics Corporation, September 2003

PREFACE

2GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

All company or product names used in this manual are the trade names, trade-

marks (including registered trademarks), or service marks of their respective

companies.

This product omits individual descriptions of each of these rights.

The following terms differ from the above mentioned formal trade names and

trademarks.

TRADEMARK RIGHTS

Trademark / Trade Name Right Holder

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows,

Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows

Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000,

Windows XP, Windows Explorer,

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Corporation, USA

Intel, Pentium Intel Corporation, USA

Pro-face Digital Electronics Corporation

(in Japan and other countries)

Ethernet Western Digital Electric Corporation,

USA

IBM, VGA, IBM Compatible International Business Machines

Corporation (IBM), USA

TRADEMARK RIGHTS

Term used in this manual Formal Trade Name or Trademark

Windows 95 Microsoft® Windows®95 Operating System

Windows 98 Microsoft® Windows®98 Operating System

Windows Me Microsoft® Windows®Me Operating System

Windows NT Microsoft® Windows NT® Operating System

Windows 2000 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Operating System

Windows XP Microsoft® Windows®XP Operating System

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GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

LIST OF SUPPORTED MODELS

The GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Ver. 6.3 functions and settings available will

vary, depending on the model of GP used. Use the following table to identify your

GP.



 List of GP Series Products

LIST OF SUPPORTED MODELS

Product

Name Model GP Type

GPH70-LG11-24V

GPH70-LG41-24VP

GPH70-SC11-24V

GPH70-SC41-24VP

GP270-LG11-24V

GP270-LG21-24VP

GP270-LG31-24V

GP270-SC11-24V

GP270-SC21-24VP

GP270-SC31-24V

GP370-LG11-24V

GP370-LG21-24VP

GP370-LG31-24V

GP370-LG41-24VP

GP370-SC11-24V

GP370-SC21-24VP

GP370-SC31-24V

GP370-SC41-24VP

GP470-EG11

GP470-EG21-24VP

GP470-EG31-24V

GP570-LG11-24V

GP570-LG21-24V

GP570-SC11

GP570-SC21-24VP

GP570-SC31-24V

GP570-TC11

GP570-TC21-24VP

GP570-TC31-24V

GP-57JS

GP57J-SC11

GP-570VM

GP570-TV11

GP570VM

GP-571 series

GP-571T

GP571-TC11

GP571T

GP-675S

GP675-SC11

GP675-TC11

GP675-TC41-24VP

GP-870 series

GP-870VM

GP870-PV11

GP870VM

GP-37W2 series

GP-37W2B

GP37W2-BG41-24V

GP37W2

GP377-LG11-24V

GP377-LG41-24V

GP377-SC11-24V

GP377-SC41-24V

GP377R-TC11-24V

GP377R-TC41-24V

GP477R-EG11

GP477R-EG41-24VP

GP577R-SC11

GP577R-SC41-24VP

GP577R-TC11

GP577R-TC41-24VP

GP370L

GP-370S

GP470

GP570

GP570L

GPH70L

GPH70S

GP270L

GP270S

GP577R

GP-577R series

GP-477RE

GP-577RS

GP-577RT

GP477R

GP377R

GP675

GP377L

GP377S

GP77R series GP-477R series

GP-377S

GP-377L

GP-377 series

GP-377R series GP-377RT

GP70 series

GP-570S

GP-570T

Series

GP-370L

GP-370S

GP-470 series GP-470E

GP-370 series

GP-H70 series

GP-270 series

GP-270L

GP-270S

GP-675T

GP-H70L

GP-H70S

GP-675 series

GP-570L

GP-570 series

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LIST OF SUPPORTED MODELS

Product

Name Model GP Type

GLC100L GLC100-LG41-24V GLC100L

GLC100S GLC100-SC41-24V GLC100S

GLC300 series GLC300 series GLC300T GLC300-TC41-24V GLC300T

GLC2300L GLC2300-LG41-24V GLC2300L

GLS2300T GLC2300-TC41-24V GLC2300

GLC2400 series GLC2400T GLC2400-TC41-24V GLC2400

GLC2600 series GLC2600T GLC2600-TC41-24V GLC2600

GLC2000 series GLC2300 series

Series

GLC100 series GLC100 series

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 List of GLC Series Products

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 List of Supported Factory Gateway

Product name Model GP Type

Factory Gateway FGW-SE41-24V Factory Gateway FGW-SE

To use the GPWeb and GPViewer functions with the Factory Gateway, you

must have GPPRO/PB III C-Package02 or later installed.

Product

Name Model GP Type

GP-2301H series GP-2301HL GP2301H-LG41-24V GP2301HL

GP-2301HS GP2301H-SC41-24V GP2301HS

GP-2401H series GP-2401HT GP2401H-TC41-24V GP2401H

GP-2300L

GP2300-LG41-24V

GP2300L

GP-2300S

GP2300-SC41-24V

GP2300S

GP-2300T

GP2300-TC41-24V

GP2300

GP-2301L

GP2301-LG41-24V

GP2301L

GP-2301S

GP2301-SC41-24V

GP2301S

GP-2301T

GP2301-TC41-24V

GP2301

GP-2400 series

GP-2400T

GP2400-TC41-24V

GP2400

GP-2401 series

GP-2401T

GP2401-TC41-24V

GP2401

GP-2500L

GP2500-LG41-24V

GP2500L

GP-2500S

GP2500-SC41-24V

GP2500S

GP2500-TC11

GP2500-TC41-24V

GP-2501L

GP2501-LG41-24V

GP2501L

GP-2501S

GP2501-SC11

GP2501S

GP-2501T

GP2501-TC11

GP2501

GP2600-TC11

GP2600-TC41-24V

GP-2601 series

GP-2601T

GP2601-TC11

GP2601

GP2000

series

Series

GP-2501 series

GP-2600 series

GP2000H

series

GP-2300 series

GP-2500 series

GP-2301 series

GP-2600T GP2600

GP2500GP-2500T

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 List of Supported STs

Series Product name Model GP Type

ST400 ST400-AG41-24V ST400

ST401 ST401-AG41-24V ST401

ST402 ST402-AG41-24V ST402

ST400

series

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GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.1

New features of GPPRO/PBIII for Windows Ver. 6.1 include the CSV Data

Transfer function, CSV Data Display function, and File Manager Display function.

This section briefly describes each function and lists the GP Series units that

support that function.

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Parts Palette

The parts are displayed within a palette on the Screen Editor. Simply drag an item

from the Parts Palette and drop it at the desired location on the screen.

1.3.1 Screen Editor Item Names and Functions

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Address Conversion when changing the PLC

When the PLC type is changed, a conversion pattern can be specified for the

available device of the destination PLC. The addresses belonging to the specified

pattern can be converted in one operation. The conversion pattern can be edited

and appended.

4.2.7 Changing Your Project’s Device/PLC Type and

Addresses



Address Conversion with Global Cross Reference

The desired addresses can be converted via the global cross reference.

2.9.7 Cross Reference List



Extended Function of Keypad Input Display

These new features provide K-tag settings (except for “Arithmetic Operation”)

and a Pop-up Keypad interlock.

2.1.14 Keypad Display, Tag Reference Manual 2.12 K-

tag (Key Input)



Extended Function of Numeric Displays

The display style of the N-tag can be specified with a Numeric Display Part.

2.1.21 Numeric Displays



Project Backup Function

When a Project file is saved, the backup data of the most recently saved Project

file is saved in a backup file (*.bak).

4.2.2 Backing up Project Files

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NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.1



Extended Function of Message Display

Index text can be used as the character strings displayed on the Message Dis-

plays. Two or more lines of messages can be displayed with this function.

2.1.22 Message Display, 4.6 Table Editor Character

Strings

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CSV Data Transfer Function

A specific data-transferring CSV file (ZR*****.CSV) on the CF Card can be

transferred from the CF Card directly to the PLC (filing), and from the PLC

directly to the CF Card (logging). The data transfer method can be selected as

either automatic transfer (using the Control Word Address) or manual transfer

(performed with the touch panel). The Data Transfer Display is used with manual

transfer. The Data Transfer Display is useful for searching files because the file

names of the data-transferring CSV file (ZR*****.CSV) can be displayed in a

list.

2.1.18 Data Transfer Display, Tag Reference Manual 4.4

CSV Data Transfer Function

The selected file can be viewed, edited and printed when this function is used

together with the CSV Display.

2.1.19 CSV Display, Tag Reference Manual 4.5 CSV

Data Display Function

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CSV Data Display Function

The CSV file on the CF Card can be displayed, edited, and printed with the CSV

Display. Set up the CSV Data Display along with the File Manager Display or

Data Transfer Display.

2.1.19 CSV Display, Tag Reference Manual 4.5 CSV

Data Display Function

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File Manager Display Function

The structure of folders and files on the CF Card can be displayed in a list with

the File Manager Display. When this function is used together with the CSV

Display, the selected file can be viewed, edited and printed.

2.1.20 File Manager Display, Tag Reference Manual 4.6

File Manager Display Function

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Extended SIO Script Feature

This programming feature is dedicated to communication between the GP and the

I/O device connected to the extended SIO (Extended serial interface) built into

the GP.

This function is supported only by the GP2000 Series units with built-in Extended

SIO (GP2300/2400/2500/2600 Series). This function uses the Extended SIO

Script Protocol that is added to this series.

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2.7 Extended SIO Script, Tag Reference Manual 3.2

Extended SIO Script

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GLC Ladder Monitor Function

The logic programs in the GLC can be displayed on the GLC screen.

This function is supported only by the GLC-2400/2600 Series.

Pro-Control Editor Ver. 4.1 User's Manual

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SRAM Auto Backup Function

Backups of the GP's SRAM data (data on the GP) can be made to the CF Card.

The Control Word Address is used to trigger this function.

Tag Reference Manual, 4.7.9 Making a Backup of

Backup SRAM



Extended Function of Trend Graphs

The trend graph functions are extended as follows:

• Data backup and previous data can be displayed.

• Up to 40 trend lines can be displayed, including data sampling.

2.1.12 Trend Graphs, Tag Reference Manual 2.31 Trend

Graph Display

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Extended Scaleable Text and Display Size

The Character Size for text and part labels as well as the display size for tags and

loading marks can be selected from integers 1 through 8.

2.2.9 Text, Tag Reference Manual 2.1.3 Setting Param-

eters

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 New PLC Protocol

• Fenwal Controls of Japan: AL Series Temperature Controller

• Omron: SYSMAC-C Series (CQM1H-CPU51/CQM1H-CPU61) (For 1:n

connection)

• Keyence: KV-700 Series (Direct connection with CPU)

• Rockwell (Allen-Bradley): ControlLogix 5000 Series

• Siemens: S7-200/300/400 Series (Direct connection with MPI port)

• JT Engineering: JE-70 Series Analyzer

• Meidensha: UNISEQUE Series (Ethernet connection)

• Yasukawa Electric: G7/F7 Series and VS mini V7/J7 Series Inverter Variable

Speed

Device/PLC Connection Manual

NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.1

8GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.2

The upgrade from GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.1 to Ver. 6.2 adds the

following features. These include new functions such as the D-Script/Extend SIO

Script’s CF Card File Operation function, extended trend graph functions, and

monochrome LCD (eight levels of gray) support. This section briefly describes each

function and provides a list of the GP Series units that support each function.



Comparison of the project file (.prw) displayed on the GP screen and the file

selected with the PC

When the project file (.prw) selected with the PC is transferred to the GP, the

transferred file and the file on the GP screen are compared and any differences

are reported.

7.3.1 GP Internal Screen Data Information 



Compare List



Transfer mode setting

Transfer modes can be selected in the [Transfer] dialog box.

You can select whether to prepare and execute the transfer simultaneously to

reduce the transfer time, or to complete the preparation and check errors before

executing the transfer.

7.2.1 Transferring Setting



Protection of project files

The selected project file (.prw) can be fully protected so that it can be opened

and edited only with a password.

4.2.9 Protect Setting



Background color selection for bar/pie/half pie graph Parts and G-tags

(available with GP-377, GP77R and GP2000 Series)

The background color of a graph can be selected during color setting of G-tags

and bar/pie/half pie graph parts.

2.1.7 Bar Graphs, 2.1.8 Pie Graphs, 2.1.9 Half Pie

Graphs, Tag Reference Manual 2.8 Graph Display <G-tag>

Monochrome eight-level gray-scale display

Parts and images can be displayed on the GP screen in monochrome (eight levels

of gray). JPEG images of GP screens can also be captured and saved to a CF

Card (screen hard copy). With a GP-2300L, GP-2500L or GP-2501L, screen

data can be printed out in monochrome as well.

2.1 Parts 



Selecting Colors and 6.1 Menu Setting

Items: GP Setup





Initial Screen Settings





Tag Reference Manual

4.11.3 Monochrome (eight levels of gray) mode

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NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.2

Extended trend graph function

The following new functions have been added to the "Block Display" trend graph.

•The display range (display width of graph data) can be designated indirectly.

Also, magnification and reduction of display is possible.

•A trend graph can be displayed with dots or with a combination of dots and

lines.

•You can display assistant lines (upper-lower limit lines, standard value line) for

the X or Y axes. Assistant line positions can be designated either directly or

indirectly.

2.1.12 Trend Graphs, Tag Reference Manual 2.31 Trend

Graph Display

CSV data transfer function: Condition name search and transfer

When a condition name (product number, etc.) is entered in the GP's LS Area or

the device address of the connected device with a bar code reader or other

device, a search is made for CSV files matching the name. Any matching CSV

files found are automatically transferred from the CF Card to the connected

device according to the transfer condition.

Tag Reference Manual 4.4 CSV Data Display Function

New functions for D-Script

New functions are added for use with D-Script, global D-Script, and extended

SIO Script.

•"CF file operation" statements

These can be used for files in a CF Card such as "File Write", "File Read" and

"File List".

•"Printer port operation" statement

Outputs the number of bytes of data, specified with the "Printer port output"

function, from the printer port.

Tag Reference Manual 3.1 D-Script/Global D-Script, 3.2

Extended SIO Script



Serial I/F Switch function

The communication program used by the Serial I/F (COM1) and the Extended

Serial I/F (COM2) can be changed. In order to use RS-422 with Serial I/F

(COM1), a multi-drop connection with the external device (using the Extended

SIO Script’s Protocol) is possible. Communication via the Serial I/F (COM1)

using the Extended SIO Script’s Protocol is possible even for a GP2000 Series

unit that does not have an Extended Serial I/F (COM2).

4.2.8 Changing Extended SIO Type

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NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.2

Conversion from a backup file (.mem) to a project file (.prw)

The GP backup file (.mem) created with the CF Memory Loader Tool of the GP-

PRO/PB III can be converted into a project file (.prw).

10.6.6 Creating a PRW file

CF Memory Loader Tool: Downloading multiple projects

When the CF Memory Loader Tool is activated, a backup file (*.mem) can be

specified for uploading /downloading multiple projects from/to the GP unit;

Changing the GP unit’s data no longer requires data to be sent many times from

the GP-PRO/PBIII. It can be done using a single CF Card. Also, the details of

the selected CF Card can be listed; and files can be copied, deleted or renamed.

10.7 CF Memory Loader Tool



7-segment display

Numerical values for the keypad, numeric, date and time displays can be indi-

cated with a 7-segment display.

2.1.14 Keypad Display, 2.1.21 Numeric Displays,

2.1.23 Date Displays, 2.1.24 Time Displays

Support for Epson PM series and Epson Stylus series printers (except GP-

2301H/GP-2401H/GP-2301 Series units)

Now compatible with Epson PM/Stylus Series (6-color) and Epson Stylus Series

(4-color) printers.

6.1 Menu Setting Items: GP Setup





I/O Settings, 6.2

Printer Type

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New PLC Protocols

•Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems: HIDIC H series (Ethernet connection)

•Rockwell (Allen Bradley): SLC500 series (Ethernet connection)

•RKC Instrument: CB/REX-F/LE100 series RKC protocol

•Shimaden: SR253/SR90/SR80/MR13/FP93/SD16/EM70 series

Additional information on each protocol

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GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3 Operation Manual

NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.3

The upgrade from GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.2 to Ver. 6.3 adds the

following features. These include new functions such as support for the new ST

unit, security features, time schedules and others.



New ST Series unit Compatibility

Unit Models: ST400/ST401/ST402

ST Series units have a variety of new features and usage restrictions. For more

information,

GENERAL GP RESTRICTIONS, 2.11 Creating ST

Series Screen



Selectable copy direction for multiple copy feature.

When copying multiple objects or images in the Editor screen, any of 8 copy

directions can be selected, as well as the arrangement and position of the copies.

2.4.7 Duplicate



Extended Font Sizes

When selecting a text string, Part label or Tag's character size, 6 x 10 dot, 8 x 13

dot, and 13 x 23 dot sizes are available. (Except for CSV displays and Logging

settings) These fonts are available only for single-byte numbers and symbols. If

these settings are used with double-byte characters, the display may no appear as

expected.

2.2.9 Text



Half-2 Byte Character (Only Chinese, Taiwanese and Korean OS)

When displaying a 2-byte font (Chinese, Taiwanese or Korean), if the character

size (Font Size) setting is set to "half", 2-byte character is compressed vertically to

display as a half-height 2-byte character.

This feature can be used with Text strings, Bit Switches, Word Switches, Function

Switches, Toggle Switches, 4-State Switches, Lamps and Message Displays.

This function is not available with GP-270 Series units.

<GP-377/GP77R/GP2000 Series >



Index Text Centering Arrangement (inside of box)

When using index text in a Text or Message Display, depending on the number of

characters and rows used, this text will be centered within a single box/border.

4.6.3 Entering Settings via the Screen Editor

NEW FEATURES OF VERSION 6.3

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< ST Series only>



Security

Security levels can now be assigned to individual Base or Window screens. As a

result, when changing or calling up a new screen, password entry is required.

Security levels are from 0 to 15, where a screen requiring the highest level of

security would be designated as Level 15.

2.11.3 Security Feature



Time Schedule

This feature allows a designated time schedule (day and time) to be started via a

Bit/Word set, or a Bit reset. If the Filing data (recipe) or D-Script feature control

addresses are set for this feature, that feature can be activated/performed at the

designated start time (or finish time). Settings can be for less than one day, or can

span 2 days or more (within a week).

2.11.7 Time Schedule



OFFLINE Language Switching

A simple push of a key allows you to change the display language used for your

ST unit from Japanese to English, or vice versa. No need to send a new system

program to your ST unit.

ST Series User Manual



 New PLC Protocol

• Yaskawa Electric MP2300 Series (Ethernet connection)

• Keyence KZ Series

• Mitsubishi Electric FX Series (Direct CPU and l:n Link Protocol)

• Chino Temperature Controller LT, JU Series

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

Structure of the Manual CD-ROM

The "Operation Manual" is the first of four manuals for this product and explains

how to use the "GP-PRO/PB III for Windows Ver. 6.3" software (hereinafter

referred to as "this product"). Please refer to all of the manuals named below

when using this product.These manuals can be found as PDF files in your

“Manual CD-ROM” (CD #2).

In addition to these manuals, data files containing supplemental information on

updated functions are also provided.To read these additional data files, click on

the [Start] button in your Windows OS main screen and select the

[Programs]→[Pro-face]→[ProPB3 C-Package] menu. Then, click on the [Read

Me] selection.

For detailed information about GP series products, please refer to each GP's

"User Manual". (Optionally available)

Screen Data Layout Sheets are useful for designing tag address settings, etc. and

example sheets are installed as part of the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows standard

installation.

The following two layout sheets, "Device Allocation Table" and "Tag Layout

Sheet", are in Microsoft Excel format and are located in the PDF Manual CD-

ROM.

The following folder and file names are used.

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

For information on the use of Microsoft Excel, please refer to the Excel

software's User Manual.



 Designation of Supported Models

The functions and settings supported by each model may vary depending on the

supported models. In this manual, explanations given are based on the variation of

the “Series” and “Product name” described in the “List of Supported Models”.

Folder Name File Name Contents

Pro-face\ Device1E.xls Device Allocation Table

propbwin\sheet TAG1E.xls

TAG2E.xls

TAG3E.xls

TAG4E.xls

Tag Layout Sheet

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

vol. 1 Operation Manual

(this manual) Describes this product's operation procedures and a

ll

standard functions. (provided as PDF data)

Vol. 2 Tag Reference

Manual Describes the function of and detailed settings for all

GP-PRO/PBIII Tags. (provided as PDF data)

Vol. 3 Parts List Describes this product's pre-made Parts and symbol

s.

(provided as PDF data)

Vol. 4 Device/PLC

Connection

Manual

Describes the methods for connecting the GP to

supported devices from other manufacturers.

(provided as PDF data)

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 Chapter Breakdown

This manual contains 12 chapters and an appendix.

The following is a general description of each chapter:



CHAPTER 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF GP-PRO/PB III FOR WINDOWS

This chapter describes GP-PRO/PBIII usage from start to finish. Also explains

the overall structure of the GP-PRO/PBIII Project Manager and Screen Editor

areas.



CHAPTER 2: CREATING BASE SCREENS

This chapter describes the basic operations and terminology used for drawing

functions, such as “Part”, “Tag”, “Library”, and “D-Script”.



CHAPTER 3: DRAWING APPLICATIONS: CREATING and USING

SCREENS

This chapter describes the procedures for creating and using various screens,

such as the M, T, K, X, I and V screens, which enable you to create high-quality

images and provide advanced-level functionality.



CHAPTER 4: SCREEN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

This chapter describes the procedures for editing and saving created screens and

project files, and information management procedure.



CHAPTER 5: CREATING AND EDITING ALARMS

This chapter describes the alarm creating and editing procedures.



CHAPTER 6: GP INITIAL AND SYSTEM SETTINGS

This chapter describes the initial setup procedure required to use a GP series

display unit.



CHAPTER 7: TRANSFERRING DATA

This chapter describes the procedure for sending created screens to a GP series

display unit.



CHAPTER 8: SIMULATION

This chapter describes the procedures for simulating the operation between a GP

series panel and a PLC.



CHAPTER 9: PRINTING

This chapter describes the procedure for printing created screens.



CHAPTER 10: ADVANCED FEATURES

This chapter describes the procedures for using GP-PRO/PBIII’s advanced

functions such as sound output, filing data (recipe), CSV data transfer function,

logging functions, and CF Card usage. For the detailed information, refer to

Volume 3, Tag Reference Manual.



CHAPTER 11: PROJECT MANAGER HIERARCHICAL DISPLAY

This chapter describes the procedures for using the Project Manager in hierarchi-

cal display mode.



CHAPTER 12: DATA COMPATIBILITY

This chapter describes the procedure for converting existing screens created with

older generation screen editor software (e.g. GP-PRO, GP-PRO II, GP-PRO

III, Parts Box) with GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.

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APPENDIX

• Error Messages

Lists the error messages that will be displayed during operation of this product.

• Troubleshooting

Provides problem diagnosis and suggests solutions for errors and software

operation problems.

• Address Conversion Tables

Lists the addresses available for each manufacturer’s supported models.

• Software Trouble Report

If a software problem persists, even after using the Troubleshooting section, write

down information about the problem using this sheet and send it by fax to your

local Pro-face support center.

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Symbol Description

Provides hints on correct product use, or supplementary

information.

Indicates an item's related information (manual name, chapter,

section, sub-section).

Refers to keys on the computer keyboard.

 Keyboard Compatibility List

IBM Compatible Indicates a PC that can run the Windows® operating system.

Device A device connected to the GP, such as a programmable logic

controller, sequencer, thermoregulator or inverter.

Generic name for the "GP Series" of programmable operator

interface made by the Digital Electronics Corporation. For a

list of compatible GP products please see "Compatible

Products and Environmental Specifications".

LIST OF SUPPORTED MODELS



List of GP

Series Product

Generic name for the GLC Series of Graphic Logic Controllers

made by Digital Electronics Corporation.

LIST OF SUPPORTED MODELS



List of

GLC Series Product

GP

GLC

This manual uses the following symbols and terminology.

If you have any questions about the contents of this manual, please contact your

local GP distributor.

Also, If you have any question about your personal computer or Windows, please

contact your PC distributor or manufacturer.



 Safety Symbols and Terms

This manual uses the following symbols and terms to identify important informa-

tion related to the correct and safe operation of this product.



 General Information Symbols and Terms

This manual uses the following symbols and terms for general information.

MANUAL SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY

Symbol Description

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in serious injury

or death.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that could result in minor injury or

equipment damage.

Indicates a potentially damaging action or dangerous situation that could

result in abnormal equipment operation or data loss.

Indicates instructions or procedures that must be performed to ensure

correct product use.

Indicates instructions or procedures that must not be performed.

MANUAL SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY

Esc Ctrl

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Type

Symbol PS/2 Compatible

101 Keyboard

Esc

Tab

Ctrl

-Shift

Alt

Delete

Backspace



 Keyboard Compatibility List

This manual uses the following symbols to indicate computer keyboard keys.

The key names used by your computer keyboard may differ. Please use the chart

below for reference.



 Typical User Configuration

This manual's description of this software's operating procedures and features is

based on the PC system configuration shown below.

If you use a different configuration, the PC and GP screens, as well as the names

used for pre-made Parts may differ. In this case, please substitute the equivalent

screen and part names of your system for those given in this manual.

Esc

Tab

Ctrl

Shift

Alt

Delete

Back

space

MANUAL SYMBOLS AND TERMINOLOGY

Hardware/Software Specification Remarks

Personal Computer Windows compatible

Memory 32MB

Mouse Windows compatible mouse

OS

Windows 98

Device Mitsubishi MELSEC AnA series (Link)

GP GP-2600T

Connection between

the GP and PC RS-232C

Recommended Cable:

GPW-CB02

Made by Digital Electronic

s

Corporation

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 CD-ROM Usage Precautions

To prevent CD-ROM damage or malfunctions, please observe the following

instructions:

• Do not remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive while the drive’s opera-

tion lamp is lit.

•Do not touch the CD-ROM recording surface.

•Do not place CD-ROMs in a place where they may be exposed to extremely

high or low temperatures, high humidity, or dust.

 

 Product Usage Precautions

To prevent program malfunction or accidents, be sure to observe the following

instructions:

• Touch panel switches should NOT be used for

a device’s Emergency Stop Switch. Minister of

Health, Labour and Welfare speaking, all indus-

trial machinery/systems must be equipped with

a mechanical, manually operated emergency

stop switch. Also, for other kinds of systems,

similar mechanical switches must be provided

to ensure safe operation of those systems.

• Do not turn off your personal computer’s power switch during the execution

of a program.

• After you create a screen with this product and transfer it to the GP unit, do

not send the same screen from the GP to a DOS version of this screen

editor software (e.g. GP-PRO/PB III, GP-PRO III).

• Do not change the contents of this product’s project files using the Text

Editor software.

• Do not send a screen to a GP unit if that GP does not support the functions

provided by your screen editor software.

PRECAUTIONS

!!

!

Warning

PRECAUTIONS

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GENERAL GP RESTRICTIONS

• The GP-PRO/PB III for Windows software displays screen data using your

personal computer’s fonts and graphic functions. Therefore, there may be a

slight difference between the data displayed on your personal computer and

the data displayed on the GP unit after that screen data is sent to the GP.

• When characters are positioned on a tiling pattern, they may not be displayed

properly on the GP unit if the dot pattern of the characters matches that of the

tiling pattern and the characters are positioned on the same color. To solve the

problem, shift the characters by one dot.

• When a GP unit is vertically installed, the panel’s coordinates will differ from

those used on the screen editor software. Therefore, when you enter screen

coordinates using tags or D-Script, please consider the GP’s orientation.



 Software and GP Setting Controls

• Certain functions and setting supported by the GP unit are not supported by

the GP-PRO/PB III for Windows program, and vice versa.

[Setting and functions items set via the GP unit (Not by GP-PRO/PB III

for Windows) ]

- Language Font selection

- GP Date/Time

- GP Self-Diagnosis Function

- Functions for adjusting the Video Display

[Functions and setting items supported by GP-PRO/PB III for Windows

only (Not by the GP unit)]

The following settings are included in the “GP System Settings” area:

- “Checksum Verification”

- “Buzzer Output”

- Screen Change Order in hierarchical display mode

- Turning the "Common Password" On/Off

- Screen Change according to standby mode time

- Shift to OFFLINE mode

- “K-tag” processing

- GP unit’s internal memory (LS area) backup function

- “Error Display Reset”

- “Watchdog” (Monitoring the communication status between the GP and

the device)

(0. 0) on the screen editor software

(0. 0) on the GP series’ panel

• Double-byte characters used in a project may not display correctly when

displayed in a single-byte drawing environment. If you intend to use your

screen data in a single-byte environment, be sure to use only single-byte

characters for screen text.

• Data should be edited using the same environment (OS) it was created with.If

a different OS is used, characters may change or be unreadable.

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GENERAL GP RESTRICTIONS

- Address setting for "CF Card Control Setting" (Data Storage/Space

Storage Address/SRAM Auto Backup)

- “Q-tag” settings (Display format, Print Settings, and Alarm Trigger

Count Write’s Start Address/Processing Performed at GP power-ON/

Perform External Operations/Q-tag: Time Character addition (format)

- Communication Monitoring Period settings (Designate transmission wait time)

- Data Backup

- Display Colors

- FEP Setting

- Serial code reader (LS storage start address/Read complete bit ad-

dress/Data storage setting)

- The Control Word Address setting for the "Screen Capture" function

- "Print Type" (Setting the print function with the tool connector)

This feature is only available with GLC2300 Series units.

- The following GP/PRO/PB III for Windows features, even though they can

be set using the GP-PRO/PBIII software, are currently not supported for

the following PLCs. Tag Reference Manual

Be sure to check that your type of PLC supports the features you wish

to use on the GP prior to creating your GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

project data.

O : Supported 



: Depends on the type X: Not supported:

• When a device/PLC shown in the table below is connected, some GP settings

and software features may be limited.

Before creatingnew screens, see the table below.

Device/PLC Connection Manual

Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) Modicon

Specified

in: Item SLC500/PLC-5

DataHighway+

PLC-5

Remote I/O

SLC500

DH485 Modbus

Slave Modbus

Plus

Communication setting X*1 X

*1 X

*1 O X*1

GP Operating environment X*1 X

*1 *2 O X*1

Use System Area O X O O O

Use Read Area O X O O O

E-tag, K-tag: Indirect setting X X X O X

H-tag: Read after startup X X O O X

S-tag: Read after startup X X O O X

Trend graph "block display" X*4 X O O X*4

D-script: Memory Copy X X O O X

D-script: Address Offset

Designation X X O O X

Filing data function X X O O X

CSV data transfer function X X O O X

Logging function X X O O X

GP resetting due to write error

X X O X X

Data backup X X O O X

Software

2-Way driver *3 *3 *3 O *3

*1 These items can be set using [GP Setup] of GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.

*2 "maximum id" can be set using [GP Setup] of GP-PRO/PB III for Windows.

*3 Only the LS area can be used.

*4 Displays support available when Device/PLC Device Addresses are used.

Use of the GP LS Area’s Read Area is supported (“O”).

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