GP4100 Series Features

Features Color Models

Data handling to meet the evolving needs of the IIoT age

In the IIoT age there is a growing need for on-site information. With Ethernet and USB Type A interfaces included, the GP4100 Series allows you to easily keep a range of information on site such as alarms, recipes and sampling, dispite its small size.
* Pro-Server EX will be supported in July 2016.

Small-sized HMI, but no compromise on visibility or operability

With a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, information is finely displayed dispite the limitations of space. The 65,536-color display provides improved visibility and avoids incorrect operation caused by low display quality of monochrome models.

Easy customization for equipment globalization

Multi-language operation support is hard to achieve with membrane switches and keypads. GP-Pro EX screen-creation software easily makes it possible, and many other operation customizations as well.
 

Easily replace older models

Panel cutout size is compatible using a dedicated attachment, so no design modifcations are needed for installation.

Connectivity with a range of devices

Pro-face HMIs support connection with a wide range of industrial controllers including PLCs, temperature controllers, inverters. For more information on supported equipment, please refer to this list.
* Pro-Server EX will be supported in July 2016.

Features Monochrome Models

Select from two backlight color patterns

6 models in total, 2 patterns for 3 color-backlights and 3 types of serial interfaces, are available.

Select vertical or horizonal installation

The GP4100 unit can be installed vertically or horizontally, so it can be designed freely according to various purposes.

Suitable for international use

It corresponds to various overseas safety standards of UL, cUL, and CE.

A lot of features in small package

Saving sampling data in a USB storage device NEW

The data (sampling data) sampled by sampling feature is saved in CSV format on an USB storage device.
This improves the efficiency of preparing daily and monthly reports.

Easy to connect to control devices without programs

GP4100 Series allows you select suitable communication either Ethernet model and Serial model.

Easy to add sub-displays on a large-sized machine

GP4104 allows you to add it as sub-display by the Ethernet multi-link function without changing machine settings.

A variety of interfaces

Easy transfer of screen data without a PC (USB Type A)

Easy screen editing using a USB flash drive without bringing a PC to the site.
*Use a self-powered USB hub when using a USB Bar-code/ 2D code Reader.

Connect to devices using USB to SIO conversion
Support for expanded SIO scripts allows simultaneous connection to a temperature controller and PLC.

Ladder data can be transferred by USB flash drives
Ladder data can be transferred from a display unit to TCmini/TC200, PLCs manufactured by Shibaura Machine CO., LTD

Easy editing of Third-party PLC ladder programs (USB Type mini B)

The Pass-through feature allows you to easily edit PLC ladder programs and change the configuration via a HMI, without switching cables on site.
Easy editing of Third-party PLC ladder programs (USB Type mini B)

GP-Pro EX, Pro-face's screen editing software for all Pro-face products

GP-Pro EX allows efficient, hassle-free screen creation and debugging, providing significant reduction of development time.

 

Easy-to-read display

Texts

Small characters are displayed clearly with 200 x 80 pixel resolution allowing for flexible screen editing regardless of character size.

Multi-Language support

Provides flexibility in multi-lingual environments by offering a choice of display languages familiar to operators.

Alarm history display

Messages can also be displayed using image fonts allowing for easy-to-read error identification.
Parts samples are prepared for GP4100 Series.

Numeric characters

Numbers are clearly displayed with bitmap and image fonts.

Stylish parts

Recognizable and easy-to-operate screens can be created using clear 16-grayscale parts.

Visual information

A wide variety of graphs are available for screen design, providing visual representation of operational status.

Crisp images

JPEG and BMP images can be displayed clearly with 16 levels of grayscales.