External interfaces, Serial interface – Proface GP4100 - 3.4 Compact HMIs" User Manual

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External Interfaces

• For instructions on how to connect to other

devices, always refer to the "GP-Pro EX Device/
PLC Connection Manual".

1.

Serial Interface

• For detailed information on pins, refer to the GP-

4100 Series Hardware Manual.

• The serial interface of the RS-232C and RS-422/

485 types is not isolated. Always connect pin #5
SG (Signal Ground) to the connected device,
especially if the connected device is also not
isolated. Failure to do so may damage the RS-
232C/RS-422/RS-485 circuit.

• An SG (Signal Ground) and FG (Frame Ground)

are connected internally in the RS-232C and RS-
422/485 types. When connecting an external
device to the GP using the SG terminal, be sure
to check that no short-circuit loop is created when
you setup the system.

„ RS-232C and RS-422/485 Types

Included COM I/F connector

(9-pin, 2-piece terminal block)

• A termination resistor can be set using the DIP

Switch (4-bit) on the rear of the RS-422/485 type.
Factory default settings are all set to “OFF” (no
termination resistor). Check the termination
resistor required for connection to the connected
device (PLC) and install if necessary. For detailed
information, refer to the GP-Pro EX Device/PLC
Connection Manual.

‹Communications Cable Specifications

‹Wiring the COM Interface Connector

• Always ensure that the connector has been

removed from the GP unit before wiring the con-
nector. Failure to do so may result in electric
shock.

(1) Use a flat-blade screwdriver (Size 0.4 X 2.5) to

loosen the terminal screws.

(2) Strip the communications cable, and attach it to

the terminal connector.

(3) Use a flat-blade screwdriver to tighten the

appropriate terminal screws on the terminal
connector from step 2.

• The torque required to tighten these screws is

0.196N

•m (1.735[Lb•in]).

(4) Insert the connector into the GP unit’s serial

interface.

RS-232C type

RS-422/485 type

Label

Signal Name

Label

Signal Name

CI

CI(RI)

CSB

CSB

CD

CD

CSA

CSA

CS

CS(CTS)

ERB

ERB

RS

RS(RTS)

ERA

ERA

SG

SG

SG

SG

DR

DR(DSR)

RDB

RDB

ER

ER(DTR)

RDA

RDA

RD

RD(RXD)

SDB

SDB

SD

SD(TXD)

SDA

SDA

Communications

Cable Diameter

*1

*1

When inserting two wires into one terminal con-
nector, the simple wire diameter is 0.08 to
0.5mm

2

(28 - 22 AWG), and the stranded wire di-

ameter is 0.08 to 0.75mm

2

(28 - 20 AWG).

0.14 to 1.5mm

2

(28 - 16 AWG)

Conductor Type Simple or Stranded Wire

*2

*2

If the Conductor’s end (individual) wires are not
twisted correctly, the end wires may either short
against each other, or against an electrode.

Conductor

Length

7mm
[0.28in]

(2)
Insert the wire into the
terminal connector.

Terminal
Connector

(1)
Use a flat-blade
screwdriver to
loosen the terminal
screws.

(3)
Use a flat-blade
screwdriver to tighten
the terminal screws.

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