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[Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 1/27

[Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series

[Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005)

[Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series

HEAD OFFICE : TOKYO BUILDING, 2-7-3 MARUNOUCHI, CHIYODA-KU, TOKYO 100-8310, JAPAN

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN

Thank you for your continued support of Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal (GOT).

In TECHNICAL BULLETIN PLC-D-358 issued in July, 1999 and TECHNICAL BULLETIN PLC-D-406 issued in

July, 2001, we have already announced discontinuation of the GOT old series, which includes the GOT800,

A77GOT, and A64GOT series. For the GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT series, the repair acceptance period has

already ended. Therefore, we recommend that you replace the old series with the GOT1000 series with excellent

functions and performance.

Table of Contents

1. Requests for customers ··············································································································2

2. Selection of GOT ························································································································2

2.1 Precautions when replacing A851GOT with GOT1000 series·················································3

3. Communication units and options································································································5

3.1 List of replacement models····································································································5

3.2 Units that require new setting method····················································································6

3.3 Communication modules and options without replaceable models ··········································· 7

3.4 Replacing the GOT800, A77GOT, or A64GOT series connected to

the MELSECNET(

Ⅱ

) or MELSECNET/B network system with the GOT1000 series·············· 7

3.4.1 Replacing the network in the entire system with the MELSECNET/H

network system···················································································································· 7

3.4.2 Changing the connection type between the programmable controller and

the GOT without change of the network in the entire system ············································· 7

3.5 Replacing the GOT800 or A77GOT series connected to

the MELSECNET/10 (programmable controller to programmable controller

optical loop/coaxial bus) network system with the GOT1000 series·········································· 9

4. Cables ············································································································································ 10

4.1 Bus connection cables·············································································································· 10

4.1.1 Utilization of cables in present use····················································································· 10

4.1.2 Replacing GOT when using multiple units of bus connection············································ 10

4.2 RS-232 cable···························································································································· 11

4.3 RS-422 cable···························································································································· 11

4.4 Network cable (MELSECNET/10 and CC-Link) ···································································11

4.5 Other cables ····························································································································· 11

5. Mounting intervals ························································································································· 12

5.1 GOT800 and A77GOT series ································································································· 12

5.2 A64GOT series························································································································ 12

6. Cable connection direction and PC (CF) card insertion direction··············································· 13

6.1 Cable connection direction and position············································································· 13

6.2 CF card insertion direction···································································································14

7. Monitor screen data ·················································································································· 16

7.1 Using existing monitor screen data ····················································································16

7.1.1 How to convert monitor screen data from GOT800 series to GOT1000 series············ 17

7.1.2 How to convert monitor screen data from A77GOT

series to GOT1000 series ···········20

7.1.3 How to convert monitor screen data from A64GOT series to GOT1000 series ··········· 21

7.1.4 Precautions for data conversion···················································································21

7.1.5 USB serial adapter available for communication between

the data transfer tool and the GOT800 series······························································21

7.2 Compatibility of monitor screen data ··················································································22

7.2.1 Data compatibility list ···································································································22

7.2.2 Monitor screen data compatibility between GOT800 series and GOT1000 series ······· 24

7.2.3 Monitor screen data compatibility between A77GOT or A64GOT series

and GOT1000 series····································································································25

7.3 Functions that require new settings···················································································· 26

7.3.1 Printers ·························································································································26

Summary of content (27 pages)

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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 1/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series Thank you for your continued support of Mitsubishi Graphic Operation Terminal (GOT).
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 2/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 1. Requests for customers The GOT model selection list (Table 2-1) shows the recommended GOT1000 series models that have no or less restrictions on the specifications when replacing each old series with the GOT1000 series.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 4/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series Since the GT11 dedicated to the bus connection does not support the following functions, replacing the model with the GT155□ (communication unit mounted) is recommended to use the functions.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 5/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 3. Communication units and options 3.1 List of replacement models The communication units and options for the old series are not applicable to the GOT1000 series. When replacing with the GOT1000 series, use the units for the GOT1000 series.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 6/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series *11 The communication units for the GOT800 series and A77GOT series have setting switches, including rotary switches. Though the GOT1000 series communication unit does not have rotary switches and others, setting switches is required with software.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 7/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 3.3 Communication modules and options without replaceable models The communication modules and options for the GOT800 series and A77GOT series shown in the following list have no alternative GOT1000 series models.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 9/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series Example of accessing the network by adding a programmable controller to the network MELSECNET(Ⅱ) coaxial loop or MELSECNET(Ⅱ) optical loop or MELSECNET/B Add a programmable controller to the network, and connect the GOT.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 10/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 4. Cables 4.1 Bus connection cables 4.1.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 11/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 4.2 RS-232 cable The connectors for the GOT800 series serial communication module (RS-232) and for the GOT1000 series serial communication port (RS-232) are the same type (9-pin D-sub (male), with inch screws). The pin locations are also the same.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 12/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 5. Mounting intervals When replacing the GOT800, A77GOT, or A64GOT series with the GOT1000 series, some models and connection types require larger mounting intervals than the GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT series.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 13/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 6. Cable connection direction and PC (CF) card insertion direction The cable connection direction or position and the PC (CF) card insertion direction differ between the GOT800, A77GOT, or A64GOT series and the GOT1000 series.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 14/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series (3) GOT1000 series: The terminal block is at the bottom of the GOT. 6.2 CF card insertion direction (1) GOT800 series: Insert a card from the left side of the GOT. (2) A77GOT series: Insert a card from the GOT rear face.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 15/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series (3) GOT1000 series (excluding GT155□ and GT115□): Insert a card from the GOT rear face. GT15 GT16 CF Card top face When mounting the GOT, more than 100 mm of mounting depth is required in order to insert/remove the CF card.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 16/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7. Monitor screen data 7.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 17/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.1.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 18/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series (b) GT Designer3 Version1 1) Start GT Designer3 Version1. 2) Select [Open] in the [Select Project] dialog box. 3) Click the [Open GT Designer2/G1 format file] button for another format in the [Open Project] dialog box.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 19/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series (2) When you do not have the monitor screen data for the GOT800 series After the data is uploaded from the GOT800 series, execute the conversion as shown in above (1).
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 20/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.1.2 How to convert monitor screen data from A77GOT series to GOT1000 series The monitor screen data for the A77GOT series can be converted into GOT800 series data by using the GOT800 series drawing software SW3NIW-A8GOTP.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 21/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.1.3 How to convert monitor screen data from A64GOT series to GOT1000 series The monitor screen data for the A64GOT can be converted into GOT1000 series data with the same procedures as converting the A77GOT series data.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 22/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.2 Compatibility of monitor screen data 7.2.1 Data compatibility list To convert GOT800, A77GOT, or A64GOT series drawing data into GOT1000 series drawing data, some functions have restrictions or cannot be converted.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 23/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series Table7-1 Availability of functions on GOT1000 series after conversion(from the previous page) : Available, ○: Available (The partial setting change may be required.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 24/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.2.2 Monitor screen data compatibility between GOT800 series and GOT1000 series (1) Precautions for compatibility When converting GOT800 series data into GOT1000 series data, the compatibility is basically upward.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 26/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series 7.3 Functions that require new settings Table 7-3 Functions that require new settings Item Function User settings To communicate with FA equipment, new settings for interface channel No., driver, communication baud rate are required.
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN [Issue No.] GOT-A-0018-G [Page] 27/27 [Title] Precautions when Replacing GOTA800, A77GOT, A64GOT Series with GOT1000 Series [Date of Issue] Ver.G: September 2011 (First Edition: September 2005) [Relevant Models] GOT800, A77GOT, and A64GOT Series Version A B C D E F Print date February 2008 August 2008 November 2008 August 2009 February 2010 October 2010 G September 2011 Revision - First edition - The descriptions are added and corrected. - The descriptions are corrected.