***************************** GP-Pro EX Ver.3.5 **************************** September 2013 Digital Electronics Corporation Preface Thank you for using GP-Pro EX. GP-Pro EX is software to create logic programs and screen data for graphical operation touch panels. The Windows environment ensures operability and high performance. Please visit the Pro-face website (http://www.pro-face.com/) for the latest information. Table of Contents (0) Version (1) New Features List = V3.50.000 ===== 1-1 Support of New Models = V3.12.000 ===== 1-1 Support of New Models = V3.10.000 ===== 1-1 Support of New Models (2) Limitations 2-1 Editor 2-2 Display Unit 2-3 Device/PLC 2-4 WinGP (3) When Serial No. and License Key Code are not input (4) Installation and Uninstallation 4-1 Installation 4-2 Uninstallation (5) User Registration (6) Manuals (7) Fixed Defects = V3.50.000 ===== 7-1 Editor 7-2 Display Unit 7-3 WinGP = V3.12.000 ===== 7-1 Editor 7-2 Display Unit 7-3 Device/PLC = V3.10.000 ===== 7-1 Editor 7-2 Display Unit 7-3 Device/PLC 7-4 WinGP Contents ================================================================================ (0) Version Editor: Ver.3.50.000 System System: Ver.3.50.0 Sub-system: Ver.3.50.0 (GP-4200, GP-4300, GP-4400, GP-4500, GP-4600 series. Except for GP-4201TM and GP-4301TM) Ver.1.1.2 (LT4000 series) Ver.1.2.12 (GP-4201TM and GP-4301TM) Runtime: Ver.3.50.0 OS Core: Ver.1.1.1 (GP-4104) Ver.1.3.3 (GP-4105, GP-4106 and GP-4107) Ver.3.5.2 (ST3000 series and GP-3200 series) Ver.3.6.1 (LT-3300 series) Ver.3.5.1 (Other than above models) Memory Loader: Ver.3.12.0 (LT4000 series) Ver.3.10.0 (Other than above models) WinGP Runtime: Ver.3.50.0 (1) New Features List = V3.50.000 =================================================================== 1-1 Support of New Models - The CANopen master driver is supported in the LT4000 series. - The function in which a touch operation is limited to a server or a client only is supported. - The function in which "Synchronous" or "Asynchronous" can be selected for connection mode is supported. - The number of special switches is increased in which operation is enabled in the "Synchronous" or "Asynchronous" connection. - Newly-added communication driver - Beckhoff Automation GmbH TwinCAT ADS/AMS - CoDeSys Automation Alliance CoDeSys V3 Ethernet - Delta-TAU Data System Inc. PMAC Controller SIO - DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED b-CAP Protocol (TCP) - Saia-Burgess Controls Ltd. Saia Ether-S-Bus - Function version upgraded communication driver - GE Intelligent Platforms Series 90 Ethernet GP-4104 series is supported. - LS Industrial Systems XGT/XGB Series FEnet XGT (XGI, XGR) and XGB (XBM, XBC, XEC) series are supported. The name of the driver is changed. - Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Q/QnA Series Ethernet The support address range is expanded. - Rockwell Automation EtherNet/IP The software version of RSLogix5000 which is to be supported in the Import function of the L5K file is changed. (Supported up to Ver. 20) Settings on the UI when directly connecting to the CompactLogix are improved. The member of "Modules that generate controller tags or data type/ structures on import" of the L5K import function is added. = V3.12.000 =================================================================== 1-1 Support of New Models - The following four models are supported: - LT-4201TM (Modular Type DIO) - LT-4201TM (Modular Type Analog) - LT-4301TM (Modular Type DIO) - LT-4301TM (Modular Type Analog) = V3.10.000 =================================================================== 1-1 Support of New Models - The setting to generate a touch sound is added when a touch is made while an interlock is activated. - The function with which delay time of the switch can be specified with a value of the address is added. - The function to change the state with the word value is added in Lamp. - The setting using the "msec" unit is added to the delay time in Switch. - The "Large" button is added for "System keyboard size". - The function with which Delay (Elapsed Time) can be checked is added in Switch. - The system keypad can be displayed from Data Display on the window. - The system variable to be used for checking whether historical trend graph is displaying the history data is added. - "Display Order" is added in Sampling Data Display. - The function which creates an index file of the backup data (bin file) in sampling data in offline mode is added. - Two or more RPA Window Displays can be placed on one screen. - The function with which security settings can be edited in online mode is added. - Russian (Cyrillic) standard font is added. - The function with which a system error history is displayed in offline mode is added. - The function with which a MAC address is displayed in offline mode is added. - The function with which SRAM backup data is not deleted at the time of transfer is added. - Function Blocks (FB) which can make a logic program into an object is supported. - System variables which allow users to confirm that transfer has been executed are added. - EZ fingerprint recognition unit is supported. - EZ illumination switch is supported. - Pro-face Remote HMI function is supported. - The function supported in GP-4000 series can be used in GP-4201TM and GP-4301TM. - When Animation is used, icons are displayed in Screen List's workspace and Screen Data List's workspace. - A mechanism in which font information on the parts using the text table can be changed all at once is added. - "Display cross-hair cursor" can be set using the screen editor. - Comparison Tool is renovated so that parts attributes can be compared. - The icon indicating Screen Capture is always displayed on the toolbar to make it easier to perform a screen capture in Preview. - Address color and part's ID to be displayed on the parts arranged on the edit screen can be changed. - Alarm parts settings whose frequency in attribute change is high are displayed in Basic Setting. - A link button is added so that a keypad screen can be easily edited from Data Display. - Basic/Detail of the parts can be switched in Properties. - The icon is displayed in a complement list to be displayed when an address is set. - When the setting registered in the text table is selected, search refinement can be performed using an index number. - The registration button is added in the Switch/Lamp setting dialog so that text can be easily registered in the text table. - When parts are arranged with "Snap to Grid" selected, the snap point can be changed. - "Text Table" can be selected for "Search Type" in the Search window. - Alarm is added for the search object when "Text Table" is selected for "Search Type" in the search option of the Search window. - Text table can be registered from Alarm. - Delimiter settings can be made when importing/exporting a CSV file and a TXT file. - The setting to disable the size change is added when a cursor touches the part while the part's position is changed using the keypad. - In the Switch/Lamp Settings dialog, the layout of the Label tab becomes easier to see. - When call screen parts are selected, a center point is displayed. - "Input Mode" is added in Address View of Simulation so that "Compatible Character Codes" and "Direct Text" can be switched. - When search is performed with the online monitor, the center of the logic screen is focused. - EXE which can change a project created with V3.10 to the project of V3.00 is created. - LT series can be changed to other series. - When "Mute" is set for the volume of a PC, the beep does not sound at the time of starting WinGP/Simulation. - Windows7 64-bit is also supported. - PLC simulation - Pass-through - WinGP - GP-Viewer - Remote printer server - Camera-ViewerEX - Web-Server - GP-4000 series, GP-4000M series, GP-4100 series, LT-3000 series, and USB/SIO (RS422/485) cables are additionally supported. For details on the supported communication drivers, refer to our website, (http://www.pro-face.com/otasuke/). - Newly-added communication driver - LSIS Co., Ltd. GLOFA series Cnet - Yaskawa Electric Corporation High-speed Ethernet server - Function version upgraded communication driver - Azbil Corporation Controller (CPL) PBC, CMS, CMF, CMQ-V, MPC, MVF, CML, AUR450C, AUR350C, and RX series are supported. Manufacturer name and series name are changed. - Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. MICREX-SX series SIO General Interface Capsule FFK120 A-C10 is supported. - GE Intelligent Platforms Series 90 Ethernet The maximum number of the connection unit is changed from "16" to "32". - LSIS Co., Ltd. XGT/XGB series Cnet XGB series is supported. Series name is changed. - Modbus-IDA General MODBUS SIO Master ASCII mode is supported. Driver's series name is changed. - Siemens AG SIMATIC S7 Ethernet The tag import function is supported. (2) Limitations 2-1 Editor (Editor) - Although "Image Font" is specified for "Font Type" for a label and "Do Not Synchronize Labels" is specified for "Label Resizing", the size of the label may be changed in accordance with the change in size of the parts. < I/O Driver> - When I/O driver setting is changed after a variable is set to the input- output terminal in the EXM driver, allocated variables may be cleared. - Project transfer may be disabled with a LAN in the port number of 9990 or more. To prevent this problem, use a port number of less than 9990. 2-2 Display Unit (Runtime) - When a USB device is inserted/removed, all USB devices may not become disabled under the condition that five or more USB devices are connected at the same time using the USB HUB in GP-4000 series. If this phenomenon occurs, reset the Display. - When two or more Data Displays with "Indirect" specified are made to be invisible at the same time while displaying a pop-up keypad, some Data Display may not be invisible. - A keypad is closed while the [Alt] key on the keypad of the RPA Window Display is held down. When the keypad is opened next time, the [Alt] key remains held down. - Do not use a logic program during communication with a Device/PLC using a USB/SIO (RS422/485). If the logic program is used in the situation, a communication error may occur. - When power to the EZ fingerprint recognition unit is turned ON without connecting to the Display, fingerprint data in the EZ Fingerprint Recognition Unit is initialized. When the EZ Fingerprint Recognition Unit is connected to the Display, then, the fingerprint data is automatically updated to the EZ Fingerprint Recognition Unit but touch operation of the Display is disabled during the automatic data update. Do not perform touch operation until the update is completed. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series) and LT4000 series, the buzzer sound in Ver. 3.5 is different from that in Ver. lower than 3.5. 2-3 Device/PLC - When "Change Device/PLC" is executed from some communication drivers, an application error may be generated. To prevent this error, select [Change Specifying Address Conversion] to convert the address of the device in the change source when a Device/PLC is changed. - A Display having no extended unit may freeze when shifted to the offline mode. To prevent this problem, the Display must be equipped with the extended unit. - After programs are transferred to NJ Series from a ladder tool during connection with the NJ series, an error is displayed and communication becomes disabled. If this phenomenon occurs, reboot the Display in the manual mode. - When resetting the Display or turning on/off the power is repeated, communication may be disabled. f this phenomenon occurs, restart the power of the PLC. - Do not specify "Wait To Send", because operation is not performed as specified. - In the serial multilink connection, specify a node so that the next node of the GP3000 or GP4000 series cannot be GP430 series. If not, a communication error occurs. - When a ladder software (D300win, Ver. 3.6.1.3) from Fuji Electric FA Component&Systems Co., Ltd is used, variable data cannot be imported. To import the data normally, edit a CSV file which is exported with D300win, convert ". VGR" into ".VT" on the "POU/Worksheet" column, and store the data once again. - Do not use "Indirect" setting for the String type. If it is specified, data may not be displayed normally. - When STRING variables are displayed in Device Monitor of Pro-Server EX, only two characters are displayed. - Some spelling mistakes are found in English error messages. - If an error occurs during communication, set "1" or larger value for Retry Count. - When a bit device is specified in Alarm Summary, alarms of 17th bit or later are not displayed normally. If this phenomenon occurs, use the word device. - When the link parameter device is read, the communication cycle time becomes an illegal value. - In a screen where a Display Unit does not communicate with a PLC: When an access is made to the PLC using the pass-through function after the PLC is restarted, the password lock occurs to the PLC. Make connections using the pass-through function after the screen is shifted to the one where the Display Unit communicates with the PLC. - Do not write the data including the bit address with the extended recipe function. If such writing is made, a communication error may occur. - Do not input 32 or more characters for the device address in Address Input of Device Monitor. - Tag information allocated to I/O units may not be imported normally. If this phenomenon occurs, edit the data with the Editor manually. - When bit read/write for two or more points is performed to a bit-accessible word device or word type tag, an address other than the specified address may be read/written. - The pass-though function cannot be used when WinGP and IIS FTP servers are used at the same time. 2-4 WinGP - The buzzer of WinGP does not sound in PS-4700 (Z510). - Performance when animation is used may be lower as compared to Runtime Ver. lower than 3.0. (3) When Serial No. and License Key Code are not input - Project data cannot be transferred to the operation panels (except for GP4100 series, IPCs and PC-ATs (Used WinGP)). - Transfer using the Transfer Tool is not available for WinGP. However, using ProjectCopy, you can copy screen data and get it to work. To use ProjectCopy, click [Start]-[All Programs]-[Pro-face]-[WinGP]- [ProjectCopy] on the Windows desktop screen. However, note that ProjectCopy cannot be used in the following cases: - When system data has not been transferred - When system data has been changed WinGP automatically stops after three hours of continuous operation. * It is possible to input the serial No. and the license key code after installation of the software. Start the product and go to [Help]-[Enter Key Code]. (4) Installation and Uninstallation 4-1 Installation - Be sure to quit all application programs and close (disable) all resident programs such as virus detection software before installing the software. - Install this software using a user account with Administrator privileges. - Refer to our support site "Otasuke Pro!" (http://www.proface.com/otasuke/) for the operating environment. - By inserting a disk into the DVD drive, Setup window will appear. If the Setup window does not appear, click the desktop's [Start] button and then click [Run]. In the text input field, enter [D:\ProEX_Setup.exe] and click [OK]. (As for the "D:\" part, enter your DVD drive name.) * Some of the tools require a license. In cases below, USB transfer cables may not be recognized correctly: - When you installed the software with a USB transfer cable connected - When you started using the software without restarting your computer 4-2 Uninstallation To uninstall the software, click on [Start], then select [All Programs]- [Pro-face]-[***], and execute [Uninstall]. ("***" represents the product name and version.) Project files and files in your package files will not be removed by this operation. Delete other tools from [Start]-[Control Panel]- [Add or Remove Programs]. (5) User Registration Please register your software to help us offer enhanced customer support. Since you can confirm the registered information at anytime once you register, you do not have to worry even if you lose it. To register, insert a DVD into the DVD drive, select the User Registration menu in the Set Up Menu screen and complete the online Software User Registration. You can also register after installation by starting the product and registering from [Help]-[Online User Registration]. (6) Manuals To view PDF manuals, the Adobe Reader software must be installed on your computer. Start the product and select [Manual] from the [Help(H)] menu. To view only the manuals, select [Start]-[All Programs]-[Pro-face]-[***] -[Manual].("***" represents the product name and version.) Some manuals need to be downloaded from our support site "Otasuke Pro!". (7) Fixed Defects = V3.50.000 =================================================================== 7-1 Editor (Editor) - An alarm message indicating that a touch warning sound doesn't operate is not displayed on the Display which does not support the Interlock-Touch Warning Sound function. - An error is not detected during error check, although "Security" in "Special Action" is not supported. - When alarms are registered exceeding the specified registration limitation and then error check is performed, the alarm registration number error and a setting error for a normal IO driver may be detected. - "Transparent" may not be specified for "Plate Color" in "Color/Alarm". - Even when #H system variables are used in the function block exceeding the number of limitation, an error may not be displayed. - An IEC address may be displayed in the local variable in the function block. - The local variable in the function block may be determined as an error during the error check, although it is correct. - Attempting to re-edit a variable within the function block in Online Editing may cause an abnormal termination. - In the "Number of Addresses Used in Logic" dialog: Even when the address points used exceed the specified limit value, the progress bar may not be displayed in red which indicates an alarm. - An alarm message is improved which is output when a project is read using a Device/PLC whose version is lower than that of the Device/PLC when the project has been created.
- An abnormal termination may occur when a symbol array name is specified to the converted address. - When a symbol array is specified to the parts: An address different from an address to be accessed in Simulation may be displayed in Screen Data List work space. - When a symbol array is specified for Monitor Word Address in Numeric Display, values between the parts and the address view may be different. - In the transfer tool where the display language is English: When backup data including an I/O driver is checked, the I/O driver name may not be displayed correctly. - A correct Runtime version may not be displayed in the transfer file information. - Cancellation may not be performed during fingerprint registration, even when the Cancel button is pressed. 7-2 Display Unit (Runtime) - A spelling mistake is found in the User ID and Password Input window when the display unit orientation is "Portrait". - For the Picture Display, when a screen containing a part with "Mark" specified and other part (e.g. text) is called and moved for display, the display position of the part other than the Marked part becomes incorrect. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series), LT4000 series, and WinGP: When "Text" is specified for "Data Type" in the Sampling screen, the text "00" cannot be displayed or saved. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series), LT4000 series, and WinGP: When "Text" is specified for "Data Type" in the Sampling screen, a part of the two-byte character may be missed during sampling. - In LT3000 series and GP3300 series (Less than Rev.*-4): A pop-up keypad may not be undisplayed when inputting in the Data Display screen. - A part of character strings registered in the enhanced recipe may not be written in the Device/PLC. - An error may be displayed when resetting a logic in LT4000 series. - When "Change-To Screen" of LS8 is changed while the log-in screen is displayed in Security Settings, the screen may not be changed normally. - When the password settings are exported from the Editor, the Display cannot import the security data. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series), LT4000 series, and WinGP, the Display may hang up when an error occurs in password input of the Security function. - The brightness bar is displayed during simulation. - While the communication state between a client and a server is unstable, reconnection may be frequently generated. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series, GP-4201TM, and GP-4301TM), and LT4000 series: A communication error is generated when connecting/disconnecting the LAN cable in UDP communication, and the error may not be restored. - In GP4000 series (except for GP-4100 series, GP-4201TM, and GP-4301TM): When reset is executed, 5V may be momentarily output from 9-Pin of the COM1 port. 7-3 WinGP - In the case of PS4000 series with Windows7 64bit version, WinGP of a trial version is started even when a correct key code is entered. - The message saying "Could not save a key code because access was refused." may be displayed. - Hung-up may occur when a fingerprint recognition unit is connected/disconnected. 7-4 Device/PLC - Bit Write operation does not work normally for BOOL arrays or BYTE/SINT/USINT arrays. - When screen change is repeated, data read from the PLC may not be updated. - Continuous Bit devices (P, M, K, and L) cannot be correctly written. - Communication with an external device may be stopped temporarily and restarted. - An error may occur when data is written to random bit addresses of a motion CPU at one time with Pro-Server EX. - Communication with an external device may be stopped temporarily and restarted. - An application error may occur when "Change Device/PLC" is executed from some of the communication drivers. - When a project created with a driver (Ver. 1.11.04 or earlier) is used, the address may be inappropriate or "Undefined". - Module definition in which a controller tag and data type/structure are to be created may not be imported normally. = V3.12.000 =================================================================== 7-1 Editor (Editor) - When you try to paste a text on Table 2 or later under the condition that other language than English Standard Font, English Stroke Font and Russian (Cyrillic) is specified for Table 1, the paste operation cannot be performed normally. - When the setting dialog is opened under the condition that only Lamp is set, the IME input mode may be cancelled. - Setting values in Timer instructions, Timebase, and setting values in Counter instructions when "Address Format" is specified cannot be saved normally. - Properties of Print cannot be displayed in Windows7 (64-bit version). - When a user does not update a project file but tries to upgrade the version of the communication driver only under the condition that "Automatic" is specified for Transfer System" and "Transfer Project", the version of the communication driver may not be updated. - When "Extended" is selected in "Color/Alarm" of "Numeric Display", the plate color cannot be set to transparent. 7-2 Display Unit (Runtime) - It may take time to execute Screen Change in V3.10.000 when changing from a screen in which many Data Displays with "Allow Input" specified are placed. - A password entry screen is not displayed normally when "Large" is specified for "System keypad size." - FlashBIOS of some models is improved in GP-3300 series and LT3000 series. 7-3 Device/PLC - GP cannot write data to TIM/CNT device of C series. - GP cannot access a BOOL type tag when I/O is allocated to the BOOL type tag of NJ series. - The Display may hang up if PLC has a BOOL type tag in the member of structure at NJ series when using driver version V1.15.02. = V3.10.000 =================================================================== 7-1 Editor (Editor) - Some key labels are shifted and displayed among keypad parts registered in the package. - When a project is opened, the standard font may be displayed in a different size from a preset size. - When Prx is converted, the plate color of Message Display may be set to "Transparent". - System Keypad becomes small in memory loader backup data of GP-3310T. - When the display language is different between OS and the screen editor, a part of the alarm part settings may not be displayed normally. - In the Switch setting of the Alarm part, the label of "Clear All" may not be changed. - When a table having no language information exists in a CSV file to be imported with Text Table, a project cannot be opened normally after the import. - When a specific operation is made in the "Add Text" dialog under the condition that "Text Table" is selected in the Label setting, abnormal termination may occur. - When "Copy Part Shape" and "Paste Part Shape" are executed, the Color item in the part settings may disappear. - When a language of the European language package is selected, the input area of Default Path of the Extended tab in File Manager cannot be selected by clicking. - When "German" is selected in the language setting of the screen editor, the words and phrases in "Enhanced Recipe" are not uniform. - Recipe files (CSV file) cannot be compared with the Compare Project function. - When a screen data (MEM file) which is image-font-registered is converted in a project (PRX file), the project data may not be opened normally.