Easy! Smooth! GP-477RE->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 1/50 Copyright © 2012.7 Digital Electronics Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Third Edi
Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-477RE and GP-4501T/TW are as follows; GP-477RE GP-4501T/T
Interface names GP-477RE GP-4501T GP-4501TW 1 Power Input Terminal Block (AC/DC type) Power Input Terminal Block (AC type)/ Power Connector (DC ty
2.2 Touch Panel specifications 2.2.1 When replacing GP-477RE with GP-4501T For replacing GP-477RE with GP-4501T, you can select the Matrix type (2-poi
2.3 Display Colors The display color of GP-477RE is monochrome, but GP-4501T/TW has a TFT color LCD. After replacement, the display color changes from
2.4 Display Resolution The display resolution of GP-477RE is different from that of GP-4501T/TW. For GP-4501T/TW, the screen area gets larger by 40 pi
2.7 Interface 2.7.1 Serial Interface The pin assignment and the shape of plug/socket connector of GP-477RE are different from those of GP-4501T/TW. T
2.7.3 CF Card Interface (only when using “Multi Unit” (GP077-MLTS11, GP077-MLTE41)) GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with a CF card slot. But a SD card slo
2.8.2 Printer connection GP-4501T/TW is not equipped with Centronics (parallel) Interface for a printer though GP-477RE is equipped with it. If the pr
2.9.2 DC power supply type The power connector on GP-4501T/TW (DC type) is a spring lock type. If you replace GP-477RE (DC type) with GP-4501T/TW (DC
Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure 3.1 Work Flow Receive screen data from GP-477RE. *1 Convert GP-477RE screen data with GP
Preface This manual introduces the procedures to replace a GP-477RE unit with a GP-4501T/TW. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-4501T*1 GP-4
3.2 Preparation PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows V2.1 or later is installed. *2 Requirements for receiving screen data from GP-477RE *1 Transfer
3.3 Receive screen data from GP-477RE This section explains, as an example, how to receive screen data from GP-477RE using a transfer cable, GPW-CB02
(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
(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 sa
In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-477RE. It needs to be included in screen data
3.4 Convert screen data with the Project Converter Convert a project file (*.prw) for GP-477RE with the GP-Pro EX’s Project Converter. (1) Click the
(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
NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed. 27/50
(5) Click [Convert] and start the conversion. (6) If you are asked about the [Convert-To] type as shown below, select [GP-4501TW] on the pull-down m
If an error message is displayed during conversion… If an error message is displayed during conversion, refer to [Project Converter Error Message] (
GP4000 Series Model Number GP4000 series model number partly differs depending on a specification. Before placing an order, please make sure of the m
(7) After conversion, the [Save convert information] dialog box appears. If you click [Save], you can save the conversion information in a CSV file fo
Convert GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows “Destination CF Card Folder” If you convert a project file (*.prw) with a destination CF card folder designated in th
3.5 Change the Display Unit Type (* Only when replacing with GP-4501T) Open the project file (*.prx) on GP-Pro EX that is converted in the Chapter 3.
(1) Connect your PC and GP-4501T/TW with an USB transfer cable (model: CA3-USBCB-01). If the driver of the cable has not been installed on you PC yet,
(2) Trun on the power of GP-4501T/TW. The “Initial Start Mode” screen will appear on the display unit. After transferring a project file once, this sc
(4) Make sure that the [Device] in the “Transfer Settings Information” is set to [USB]. If not, click the [Transfer Setting] button to open the “Trans
(7) When transfer is completed, the status displayed in the dialog box will change from [Transferring] to [Complete Transfer]. Click [Close] to close
3.7 Differences of software 3.7.1 Differences after conversion Check the differences of screen data after conversion from GP-PRO/PBIII to GP-Pro EX. F
25 Compatibility of Ladder Monitor 26 Compatibility of J Tag and R Tag 27 Converting Screen Data of DOS 28 Compatibility of Standard Font 29 D S
Chapter 4 Communication with Device/PLC 4.1 Drivers More connectable drivers will be added. For the devices/PLC each driver supports, see [Connectabl
Contents PREFACE 2 GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER 3 CONTENTS 4 CHAPTER 1 SPECIFICATION COMPARISON 6 1.1 SPECIFICATIONS OF GP-477RE AND GP-4501T 6 1.2 SPEC
4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-477RE RS-232C or RS-422 (socket) 40/50
For GP-4501T/TW RS-232C (plug) *1: RI and VICC of Pin 9 are switched on the software. VCC Output is not protected from overcurrent. Please fo
4.3.2 Signals of COM2 For GP-477RE None For GP-4501T/TW RS-422/485 (plug) 4.4 Multilink Connection For GP-4501T/TW, some communication drivers do
4.5 Internal 2-Port feature for Mitsubishi PLC For GP-4501TW, the internal 2-Port feature for Mitsubishi PLC cannot be used. If [GP Setup]->[Mode S
4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-477RE System Configuration (COM1) GP-4501T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1) To replac
When using CPU I/F Cable for Mitsubishi PLC… When using CPU I/F Cables for Mitsubishi PLC (GP430-IP10-O/ GP430-IP11-O) with GP-2300 series, be sure to
4.6.2 When using a RS-422 connection cable GP-477RE System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4501T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM2)
NOTE When using a terminal block adapter (GP070-CN10-O), we recommend you to replace it with a terminal block conversion adapter (PFXZCBADTM1) for GP4
Chapter 5 Appendix 5.1 Changing the setting of the external media to use If a CF card is used for GP-PRO/PBIII, after GP-477RE is replaced with GP-450
[Solution] 1. Change the SD Card setting to the USB storage setting following the steps below. <Procedure> i. Click [Project]->[Informati
2.9.1 AC POWER SUPPLY TYPE 17 2.9.2 DC POWER SUPPLY TYPE 18 2.10 BACKUP BATTERY 18 2.11 POWER CONSUMPTION 18 2.12 MATERIALS/COLORS OF THE BODY 18 CHAP
NOTE ・ To see how the tags or the parts of GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows are replaced on GP-Pro EX, refer to [OtasukePro!] “Feature Comparison between GP-P
Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-477RE and GP-4501T GP-477RE GP-4501T Display Type High-brightness EL display UP! TF
Ethernet I/F - NEW! 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ Type A USB I/F Type mini B - NEW! ✔ ->See 2.6Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer I/F Cent
1.2 Specifications of GP-477RE and GP-4501TW GP-477RE GP-4501TW Display Type High-brightness EL display UP! TFT Color LCD Display Colors, Level
SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ Type A USB I/F Type mini B - NEW! ✔ ->See 2.6Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer I/F Centronic-compliant (parallel) - ->See 2.8
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