1/55 Easy! Smooth! GP-477RE->GP4000 Series Replacement Guidebook 4th Edition 2014.11 Copyright © 2014.11 Digital Electronics Corporation. All R
10/55 SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ USB I/F Type A - NEW! ✔ ->See 2.6 Type mini B Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer I/F Centronic-compliant (parallel) - -
11/55 Chapter 2 Compatibility of Hardware 2.1 Locations of connector Connector locations on GP-477RE and GP-4501T/TW are as follows; GP-477RE
12/55 Interface names GP-477RE GP-4501T GP-4501TW 1 Power Input Terminal Block (AC/DC type) Power Input Terminal Block (AC type)/ Power Connector
13/55 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 t
14/55 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 ch
15/55 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 large
16/55 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-45
17/55 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 S
18/55 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.
19/55 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-45
2/55 Preface This manual introduces the procedures to replace a GP-477RE unit with a GP-4501T/TW. Model in use Recommended Substitution GP-477R
20/55 2.12 Materials/Colors of the body The materials and the colors of GP-477RE and GP-4501T/TW are as follows; Color Material GP-477RE Dark Gr
21/55 Chapter 3 Replacement Procedure 3.1 Work Flow Receive screen data from GP-477RE. *1 Convert GP-477RE screen
22/55 3.2 Preparation Requirements for receiving screen data from GP-477RE *1 PC in which GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows V2.1 or later is installed. *2
23/55 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,
24/55 (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 US
25/55 (5) Select the [Transfer] menu and click [Receive...]. (6) Specify the location to save the received screen data at and the project file n
26/55 In case there is no Upload Information “Upload Information” is necessary to receive screen data from GP-477RE. It needs to be included in sc
27/55 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)
28/55 (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.: “Produ
29/55 NOTE When a convert-to file exists, the window that confirms whether or not to overwrite the file is displayed.
3/55 GP4000 Series Model Number GP4000 series model number partly differs depending on a specification. Before placing an order, please make sur
30/55 (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 p
31/55 If an error message is displayed during conversion… If an error message is displayed during conversion, refer to [Project Converter Error
32/55 (7) After conversion, the [Save convert information] dialog box appears. If you click [Save], you can save the conversion information in a C
33/55 Convert GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows “Destination CF Card Folder” If you convert a project file (*.prw) with a destination CF card folder design
34/55 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
35/55 (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 y
36/55 (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 onc
37/55 (4) Make sure that the [Device] in the “Transfer Settings Information” is set to [USB]. If not, click the [Transfer Setting] button to open
38/55 (7) When transfer is completed, the status displayed in the dialog box will change from [Transferring] to [Complete Transfer]. Click [Close]
39/55 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
4/55 Contents PREFACE 2 SAFETY INFORMATION 2 HAZARD OF OPERATOR INJURY, OR UNINTENDED EQUIPMENT DAMAGE 2 GP4000 SERIES MODEL NUMBER 3 CONTENTS
40/55 25 Compatibility of Ladder Monitor 26 Compatibility of J Tag and R Tag 27 Converting Screen Data of DOS 28 Compatibility of Standard Font
41/55 Chapter 4 Communication with Device/PLC 4.1 Drivers More connectable drivers will be added. For the devices/PLC each driver supports, see
42/55 4.3 Signals of COM ports 4.3.1 Signals of COM1 For GP-477RE RS-232C or RS-422 (socket)
43/55 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.
44/55 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
45/55 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]-&
46/55 4.6 Cable Diagram at the time of replacement The connection cable for GP-477RE can be used for GP-4501T/TW. But please note that there are p
47/55 4.6.1 When using a RS-232C connection cable GP-477RE System Configuration (COM1) GP-4501T/TW System Configuration (connecting to COM1)
48/55 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 serie
49/55 4.6.2 When using a RS-422 connection cable GP-477RE System Configuration (connecting to COM1) GP-4501T/TW System Configuration (connecting
5/55 2.8.1 BARCODE READER CONNECTION 17 2.8.2 PRINTER CONNECTION 18 2.8.3 EXPANSION UNIT 18 2.8.4 FRONT MAINTENANCE UNIT 18 2.8.5 ISOLATION UN
50/55 NOTE When using a terminal block adapter (GP070-CN10-O), we recommend you to replace it with a terminal block conversion adapter (PFXZCBADTM
51/55 When using Mitsubishi A/QnA series(CPU Direct) connection cable(GP2000-CBLA/5M-01) * Including User-created cable 9/25-pin Conversion Cabl
52/55 When using Mitsubishi FX series(CPU Direct) connection cable(GP2000-CBLFX/5M-01, GP2000-CBLFX/1M-01)
53/55 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 w
54/55 [Solution] 1. Change the SD Card setting to the USB storage setting following the steps below. <Procedure> i. Click [Project]->
55/55 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 be
6/55 4.6.2 WHEN USING A RS-422 CONNECTION CABLE 49 CHAPTER 5 APPENDIX 53 5.1 CHANGING THE SETTING OF THE EXTERNAL MEDIA TO USE 53
7/55 Chapter 1 Specification Comparison 1.1 Specifications of GP-477RE and GP-4501T GP-477RE GP-4501T Display Type High-brightness EL display
8/55 Ethernet I/F - NEW! 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX SD Card I/F - NEW! ✔ USB I/F Type A - NEW! ✔ ->See 2.6 Type mini B Tool Connector I/F ✔ - Printer
9/55 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,
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