Easy Setup

GC Series
Starting Guide
 This document explains the setup procedure using the EASY mode of the GC Configurator.
When using EASY mode, which can dramatically reduce the time spent setting and starting
up the safety controller, the user is able to easily build a safety circuit by simply selecting
an application.

Table of Contents

Before Use .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 1: GC Series Overview and Features ...................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Preparation before Creating a Safety Control Circuit .. . . . . . 6

Chapter 3: Creating a Safety Control Circuit .......................................................................... 7

Creating a New Configuration File .............................................................................................................. 8

Selecting and Setting up I/O Devices ....................................................................................................... 9

Selecting an Application .................................................................................................................................... 15

Registering Input Devices .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transmission and Monitoring Functions ................................................................................................. 21

<Useful Functions>

Extra 1: Maintenance Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Extra 2: Simulation Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Extra 3: History Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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 Before Use

Safety Precautions
It is necessary to reduce risks during the design and development processes of machine safety in order to create a safe
machine. This document explains safety control circuits, which are implemented as a part of the protective measures in the
machine safety design process. Conduct a risk assessment before starting the design of a safety control circuit.

Related Manuals
This document explains the setup procedure using the EASY mode of the GC Configurator, which is the dedicated setup
software for the GC Series. For more information on the setup of the GC Series or instructions on how to use the GC
Configurator, refer to the following manuals:

890GB

1 Before Use

Safety Controller
2 Basic Usage Procedure

GC Series 3

This manual explains the system configuration and specifications

Specifications

4 Calculating Response
Time

GC Series
5 Operating Main
Controller

6 Installation and Wiring

7 Before Using the

GC Configurator

8 Basic Operations of
GC Configurator

9 Creating New Project

of the GC Series, the flow from installation to startup, and how to

with GC Configurator

10 GC Configurator [Set-

User’s Manual tings] - [Configuration]

11 GC Configurator [Set-
tings] - Programming

12 GC Configurator

User’s Manual
[Settings] - Transfer

13 GC Configurator
[Monitoring]

14 GC Configurator
[History]

15 Ethernet Communication

use the GC Configurator.

Function

16 EtherNet/IP™ Communi-
cation Function

17 UDP Communication
Function

18 Modbus/TCP Communi-
cation Function

19 MC Protocol Communi-
cation Function

20 Inspection and
Maintenance

Appendix

891GB

GC Series This manual explains the function blocks that can be used when
Safety Controller

GC Series

programming the GC.

Function Block
Function Block
Reference Manual
Read this manual before using the product in order to
achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that
it can be referenced at any time.
For the details of instructions for use, using procedure and

* Function blocks are used in Standard mode, which is the programming mode in
precautions for other than function blocks for programming
of the GC Series Safety Controller, refer to "GC Series
Main Controller GC-1000/GC-1000R Instruction Manual".

Reference Manual GC Configurator.

About GC Configurator
GC Configurator can be downloaded from the KEYENCE website.

www.keyence.com

Operating environment
Item Operating environment

Windows 10
Supported OS*1 Windows 8.1
Windows 7 SP1 or later

CPU OS system requirements must be satisfied.

Free space on hard disk Min. 5 GB
Required memory size 1 GB (32-bit OS)/2 GB (64-bit OS)
Display Min. 1024 × 768
Interface Ethernet port*2, USB 2.0
Others .NET Framework 4.6*3

*1 Supports both 32-bit and 64-bit OS.

*2 GC-1000R has no Ethernet port.
*3 If not already installed, .NET Framework 4.6 is automatically installed when installing the GC Configurator.

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 Chapter 1 GC Series Overview and Features

Overview

The GC Series is a safety controller designed for intuitive use and high level safety performance.

The GC Series offers two main controllers: the GC-1000 which can be extended using the expansion units and remote I/O modules and also features
Ethernet communication functionality, and the GC-1000R which is equipped with a built-in safety relay output. The GC-1000 supports up to 212 safety
inputs and 46 safety outputs with one main controller, allowing flexible building of a system according to the scale of the machine.
Additionally, complex safety controls can be developed by combining a variety of function blocks according to the desired application when using the
dedicated software, GC Configurator.

Basic System Configuration

This section introduces the basic system configuration for using the GC-1000 safety controller.

KEYENCE
GC-Link safety sensors

GL-R/GL-S Series GS Series SZ/SZ-V Series

GC Series
Expansion units GC-S84/GC-S16/
Main [Up to 10 units] GC-S1R/GC-A16
controller
GC-1000 Bus extension unit GC-B30

USB
Max. 30 m 98.4'

Standard PLC
Ethernet

Total Max.
Max. 30 m 98.4' Max. 30 m 98.4' Max. 30 m 98.4' Max. 30 m 98.4'
120 m
EtherNet/IP™ 393.7'
Modbus/TCP
MC protocol
Power Power Power Power
UDP supply supply supply supply

Remote I/O modules GC-R45/GC-R48 [Up to 4 units]

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 GC Series Lineup

Main Controllers

GC-1000 GC-1000R
• 16 safety inputs (Relay type)
• 6 safety outputs • 14 safety inputs
• 4 AUX outputs • 4 safety outputs
• 4 test outputs • 1 safety relay output (3a)
• 2 GC-Link ports • 4 AUX outputs
• 1 remote I/O module • 4 test outputs
connection port
• 2 GC-Link ports
• 1 Ethernet port
• 1 USB port
• 1 USB port

Expansion Units

GC-S84 GC-S16 GC-S1R GC-A16

• 8 safety inputs • 16 safety inputs •1
 safety relay •1
 6 AUX outputs
output (3a)
• 4 safety outputs

Bus Extension Unit Remote I/O Modules

GC-B30 GC-R45 GC-R48

• M12 5-pin: •M
 12 8-pin:
4 ports 4 ports

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 Chapter 2 Preparation before Creating a Safety Control Circuit

Connection Devices

The input and output devices that can be connected to the GC Series safety controllers are as follows:

Input devices

• Safety light curtain

• Safety laser scanner

Safety input devices • Safety interlock switch

• Emergency stop switch

• Other safety input components

• Reset switch

• Start/Stop switch
Other input devices
• Input from general-purpose PLC

• Others

Output devices

• Contactor

• Force guided relay

Safety output devices
• Robot controller

• Other safety components

• Lamp

• Buzzer
Other output devices
• General-purpose PLC

• Others

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Chapter 3 Creating a Safety Control Circuit

Creation Procedure

This document explains the procedure to create a safety control circuit using the EASY mode of the GC Configurator.

Flow from programming to startup: EASY mode

• Select a controller and set the unit configuration.

Creating a New Configuration File
• Select a programming mode.

Selecting and Setting up • Select and set up the input and output devices.
I/O Devices • Assign terminals to the I/O devices.

Selecting an Application • Select an application according to the details of the control.

Registering Input Devices • Register the input device with the selected application (program).

Transmission and Monitoring

• Transmit the program to the main unit and check the operation.
Functions

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 Creating a New Configuration File

Launch the GC Configurator.

1 In the dialog box displayed when GC
Configurator is launched,
select [Create a new configuration file].

In the [Create a new configuration file]

2 dialog box, select a main controller and 1
EASY mode as the programming mode.

1 Select a main controller

2 Select a programming mode

2
* In this example, GC-1000 is selected as the main controller to be used
and EASY mode as the programming mode.

When the setup is completed, click [OK] to

close the dialog box.

When using an expansion unit and/or a remote I/O module,

set up the unit configuration by clicking [Unit settings] after
selecting GC-1000.

Drag and drop

In the [Unit settings] dialog box, drag and drop the expansion unit(s)
and remote I/O module(s) that you want to use to the right side of the
main controller to register them.

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Selecting and Setting up
Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
I/O Devices Configuration File
I/O Devices
Application Devices
Functions

This section explains how to select and set up I/O devices using the following system
configuration as an example.

Sample terminal block layout

GC-Link Port A GS Series Safety
Interlock Switches
Emergency
stop switch EDM

GC-Link Port B GL-R Series Safety K1, K2: External devices

Light Curtains
M: 3-phase motor
GC-1000

GC-1000 terminal block

Reset
• Emergency stop switch
switch
Input • Reset switch
• EDM input

Output • Safety output S-OUT

On the [Settings] - [Configuration]

1 screen, drag and drop the I/O devices
you want to use from the device list to Drag and drop
register them.

Device list

* The following input and output devices are selected in the example above.

Input devices

Output devices

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 Selecting and Setting up I/O Devices

2 Set up the basic settings for the registered devices.

1 Connection
destination 1 2
Select a connection
terminal for each device.

2 Connection type
Select a connection type for each I/O device. Use
this setting with its default value for regular use and
only change it when necessary.

The selectable connecting terminals and connection types depend on each I/O device.
For details, see the GC Series User’s Manual.

One Point
Test output
Test output is a function that detects wiring problems and failures of input devices connected to the safety input by outputting 24 V with a fixed-
interval test pulse from the test output terminal. This is used when connecting a contact type output device.

Connection type settings Example: When connecting the emergency stop switch to
the GC-1000 terminal block
[Sample wiring] GC Configurator settings
Connection type:
2 inputs 2 test outputs

Si0 Si1
Si2 Si3
Si4 Si5
Si6 Si7
Si8 Si9
Si10 Si11
Si12 Si13
Si14 Si15

To0 To1
To2 To3
So0 So1
So2 So3
So4 So5
Ao0 Ao1
Ao2 Ao3
(+24 V) 0V

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 Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

One Point
EDM function
If connecting the GC Series S-OUT (safety output) with external devices such as force guided relays or contactors, a failure of these external devices
(i.e. contact melting) can be detected using the GC Series. This is called the EDM function.

To use the EDM function, you must select [S-OUT EDM enabled] for To use the EDM function, you also need to register the input device’s
the output device, or select [S-OUT] and select [Use EDM input] on (EDM input).
the advanced settings screen.

1. Select [S-OUT EDM Example: When connecting the EDM input to

enabled].
the GC-1000 terminal block
GC Configurator settings

2. In the advanced settings

for [S-OUT], select [Use
EDM input].

[Sample wiring] Si0 Si1 K1 K2

Si2 Si3
Connection type: 1 input Si4
Si6
Si5
Si7 EDM Power supply
Si8 Si9
Si10 Si11
Si12 Si13 K1
Si14 Si15
To0 To1
K2
To2 To3
So0 So1
So2 So3
M
So4 So5
Ao0 Ao1
Ao2 Ao3 K1, K2: External devices
(+24 V) 0V M: 3-phase motor

Advanced Settings for I/O Devices

You can edit the advanced settings for I/O devices.

Click [ ] to access the advanced settings for an I/O device.

The default values are the recommended settings that support
Category 4, but these can be edited to meet special requirements.

Advanced settings screen

[Input device] [Input device] [Output device]
Example: Emergency stop switch Example: GS Series Example: S-OUT

Drag and drop

the GS Series controller
to be connected

The settings differ depending on the input/output device.

For details, see the GC Series User’s Manual.

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 Selecting and Setting up I/O Devices

3 Assign terminals to the registered I/O devices.

Click [Terminal assignment] to display the

[Terminal assignment] dialog box.

 elect the devices and unit for which to

S
assign terminals, and select the first
1 2
terminal.

1 Select the devices for which to assign terminals.

3
2 Select the assignment target unit.

3 Select the first terminal to assign.

Click [Auto assign] to initiate assignment.

4 Click [Auto assign].

 hen the terminal assignment is

W
completed, click [Close] to close the
dialog box.

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 Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

One Point
You can also assign a terminal to each I/O device individually.

1
1 Click the terminal assignment box.

2 Select the unit.

3 Select the terminal to be assigned to the I/O device.

4 Click [OK].
4 2

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 Selecting and Setting up I/O Devices

Checking the Terminal Number

You can check the assigned terminal number by following the steps below.

2
1

1 Click the input or output device.

2
Terminal block display Terminal table display
Click the unit.

Editing Comments and Labels

Editing the comments and labels for I/O devices allows for easier identification of the I/O devices on the [Program] screen.

[Program] screen [Configuration] screen

Comment can be selected from the drop-down list.

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Selecting an Application
Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

Click [Program] to display the

1 application selection screen.

Select an application
2 according to the control needed. A B

[Select app] dialog box

A Application

B Use example

C
C Timing chart

The program that suits the application

is displayed.

* For details of each application, see the

next page (Page 16).

Example: Manual reset

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 Selecting an Application

Manual reset

This application is used to start up or restart the system

using a reset input. When the safety output is turned OFF
by turning OFF the safety input, such as an emergency
stop switch or safety light curtain, the safety output
remains OFF until safety is ensured. When the reset switch
is pressed after safety is ensured, the machine is started
(restarted).

[Setup] Registering the input device(s)

1 Register the safety input device(s).

2 Register the reset input.

1
2

Auto-reset

This application is used to automatically turn on the safety

output when the safety input turns on. When the safety
input, such as a safety interlock switch or safety light
curtain, is turned OFF, the safety output is turned OFF.
When the safety input is turned ON again, the safety
output is automatically turned ON.

[Setup] Registering the input device(s)

1 Register the safety input device(s).

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 Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

Manual reset + Auto-reset

This application is used for combined control of [Manual

reset] and [Auto-reset]. When the safety light curtain is
unblocked or the interlock switch is closed, the safety
output is automatically turned ON. When the emergency
stop switch is pressed, the system does not restart until
the reset switch is pressed.

[Setup] Registering the input device(s)

1 Register safety input device 1 (Manual reset).

2 Register the reset input.

3 Register safety input device 2 (Auto-reset). 1

2
3

Collaborative operation

This application is used for situations where an operator

and robot may access the same work area. Using two sets
of safety light curtains, when an operator and the robot
interrupt a safety light curtain at the same time, the safety
output turns off. When the emergency stop switch is
pressed, the system does not restart until the reset switch
is pressed.

[Setup] Registering the input device(s)

1 Register safety input device 1 (Manual reset).

2 Register the reset input.

1
3 Register safety input device 2 (Auto-reset).
2
4 Register safety input device 3 (Auto-reset).
3
4
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 Registering Input Devices

A program is displayed when an application is selected.

1 Drag and drop the selected input device (Page 9) to the program to register it.

Here, Manual reset is used as an example to explain the procedure.

1 Selected input devices

2 Register the input for the stop signal for

shutting off the output. 1
2
3 Register the input for Manual reset.
3
4 Register the EDM input.
4

Here, EMS00 (Emergency stop switch), GS00, and GLR00

are registered as safety inputs, RST00 (Reset switch) is
registered as a reset input, and EDM00 is registered as
Drag and drop
EDM1.

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 Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

One Point
You can register more than one input device in one block. The
machine stops when any of the registered devices turn off.

Changing the Application

To switch out the selected application to another application,

click [Reselect app].

Click this to select a different application.

Using Multiple Safety Outputs

To use multiple safety outputs (S-OUT), you need to create a
program for each safety output (S-OUT).

Create a program by making a separate page for

each S-OUT (safety output).

Using the AUX Output

Use the AUX output to output signals for operating status and
programming on the GS Series to a general-purpose PLC,
indicator, or other external device.
* To use the AUX output, you must register the AUX output on the [Configuration]
screen. (See page 9)

Double-click

System Information
The operating status of the GC Series unit can be output.
(Select the timing from either “Output while running” or
“Output at error/alarm.”)

Block information
The ON/OFF status of I/O devices and safety output can be
output.

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 Registering Input Devices

Lock Control of a Guard Locking Switch

If you select KEYENCE’s GS Series (lock type) guard locking

switch as an input device, the unlocking control can be
implemented easily.

Select an application
In the [Select app] window, you can select the lock control input
mode and whether to use or not use the unlock permission input.

[Setup] Registering the input device(s)

1 Specify the input device to be used for

the unlock input.
1
2 Specify the input device to be used for
the lock input.
2
* Register the switches for lock/unlock inputs from Other input device
(Example: 2 inputs (unlock input + lock input) * The unlock
on the [Configuration] screen. (See page 9) enable input is not used.)

Switching to Standard Mode

While EASY mode can be used to create relatively simple safety

control circuits, Standard mode is used to build more complex
safety control circuits or safety control circuits tailored to your
machine. Click [Cnvt. to std. mode] to convert a circuit from
EASY mode to Standard mode. This is useful for customizing
basic circuits created in EASY mode.

Standard mode
Once you convert from EASY mode to Standard mode,
the circuit cannot be edited in EASY mode again.
Save a backup of the safety control circuit before
executing the conversion.

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Transmission and
Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Monitoring Functions Configuration File
I/O Devices
Application Devices
Functions

After the program is completed, transmit the program to the GC Series unit for an operation check.
Perform the following steps after connecting the GC Series unit and a PC using a USB cable.

1 Click [Transfer].

Alternative operation: Select [Communication] from the

menu and then select [Transfer settings to GC].

In the [Log-in] dialog box,

2 enter the password and click [OK].

The default responsible personnel’s password is 1111.

In the [Check of settings] dialog box,

3 check the setup and click [Approve].

Scroll down to the bottom to check all of the setup details.

If there is no problem, click [Approve].

Clicking [Approve] initiates program transmission. In the

window that appears, click [Yes] to change the unit’s
mode to RUN.

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 Transmission and Monitoring Functions

When the transmission is completed, the [Monitoring] - [Program] screen appears.

4 On the [Program] screen, you can view the ON/OFF statuses of the input devices and the
progress of the program.

Safety output (S-OUT)

Status panel Input devices Function block Output device
operation (ON/OFF) status

Status panel

1 GC unit operation status Shows the operation status of the GC unit. (RUN/STOP/OFFLINE)
1
2 Operation time Indicates the operation time starting from GC unit startup. 2
3
3 GC unit error status Indicates the error status of the GC unit. (ERROR/ALERT/INFO)

4 Error list Displays the details of the current error, alarm, or information.
4

One Point
The ON/OFF status of I/O devices can be viewed in a timing chart.

1
1 Click [Timing chart] to display the [Timing chart]
dialog box.

2 Check the ON/OFF status in the timing chart.

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 Creating a Safety Control Circuit
Selecting and Transmission and
Creating a New Selecting an Registering Input
Setting up Monitoring
Configuration File Application Devices
I/O Devices Functions

On the [Monitoring] - [Configuration] screen, you can view the operation status of
5 the GC Series unit and the ON/OFF statuses of the I/O devices.

Status panel Output devices Input devices

One Point
From [Unit monitor], you can monitor the ON/OFF status of each unit
terminal as well as the statuses of KEYENCE safety sensors that are
GC-Link connected.

I/O monitor
This monitor allows you to monitor GS monitor
the ON/OFF status of each unit terminal. This monitor allows you to monitor the door
open/closed status and lock status of each GL-R monitor
GS Series unit connected with GC-Link. This monitor allows you to monitor the received
light intensity, unit configuration information, and
error information of the GL-R Series units
connected with GC-Link.

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 Extra 1 Maintenance Function

The maintenance function can temporarily disable a signal from a safety input device when specific conditions are met. This means that during
system maintenance you can, for example, use an operating mode for running the system at low speed or that permits inching motion upon
temporarily canceling the inputs from safety light curtains and safety door sensors. Switching to maintenance mode will temporarily cancel the
signals from the safety input devices pre-registered to be canceled for maintenance. After maintenance is finished, use the mode switch to switch to
Normal mode for standard operation.

When using the maintenance function, conduct a thorough risk assessment in maintenance mode and implement additional safeguards as
needed.

From the device list, select [Option] -

1 [Maintenance function] and drag and
drop it to register it in the application.

Drag and drop

Select an input device for allowing

2 operation during maintenance mode.
(Enabling device, two hand control
device, or hold-to-run switch)
To cancel all safety inputs during
maintenance, select “Mode selecting
switch only.”

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3 Select the input devices to disable.

Click [Go to selection mode] and select the input devices

to disable.

Devices that can be selected to be disabled are displayed in pink.

Click the block of the input that you want to disable.

When an input device is selected to be disabled, the right edge of the input block
changes to an indication that shows that it is disabled.

In the example above, the GS00 safety door sensor and GLR00 safety light curtain are selected to be
disabled. In Normal mode, when the GS00 or GLR00 turns off, the safety output turns off to stop the
system. However, in Maintenance mode, even if the GS00 or GLR00 is OFF, the system can continue to
run while the enabling device is ON. After selecting the input devices to disable, click [Go to selection
mode] again to confirm the setup.

To ensure safety, do not disable any emergency stop function (e.g. emergency stop switch or rope switch).

If the input device to be used for the maintenance

function is not registered, add a new device from the 2
[Disablement method settings window] (Page 24).
Because terminals are not assigned to newly added input
devices, you must assign terminals on the Detailed
settings screen, which can be accessed by right-clicking
the device and then selecting [Detailed settings].

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 Extra 2 Simulation Function

The GC Configurator is equipped with a simulation function that allows you to check the operation of the created program before transmitting it to the
GC controller.

1 Click [Simulation] on the [Program] screen.

Operation panel Input devices Function block Output device

The statuses and display colors of the input devices, function block, and output device are as follows:

State ON OFF Standby

Display color Green Red Orange

Input devices

Function block

Output device

Operation panel Item Details

Elapsed time Displays the elapsed time of simulation. (hh:mm:ss:ttt)

Click this button to run and pause the continuous scanning for simulation.

Resets the elapsed time.

Performs the step execution at the interval specified as “step interval”.

Set the step execution interval.

Click this button to set the simulation play interval.

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2 To switch the operation status, click the input device.

According to the machine’s operating procedure, check whether the program runs as intended.

Example: When running a simulation of Manual reset

[Operation Overview]
ON Waiting for reset OFF
1. When a simulation is run, the reset function block is in
the Waiting for reset state with the emergency stop
switch (EMS00) and the door sensor (GS00) turned ON,
and the light curtain (GLR00) uninterrupted (input signal OFF
State changes when
is ON). clicked.

ON ON ON

The status of the reset switch automatically changes from

OFF to ON and then OFF again once it is clicked.
OFF ON OFF

2. When the emergency stop switch (EMS00) is pressed,

the door sensor (GS00) is turned off, or the light curtain
OFF OFF OFF
(GLR00) is interrupted, the output (S-OUT A) turns off.

3. When the emergency stop switch (EMS00), the door

sensor (GS00), and the light curtain (GLR00) return to ON Waiting for reset OFF
their normal states, the output (S-OUT A) retains the
OFF state.

4. When the reset switch (RST00) is clicked

(OFF➝ON➝OFF), the output (S-OUT A) turns on again. ON ON ON

OFF ON OFF

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 Extra 2 Simulation Function

One Point
Simulation can also be used for operation checks when setting up the maintenance function.

Normal mode ON

When the reset switch turns OFF➝ON➝OFF while all the safety inputs
are ON, the safety output (S-OUT) turns ON.

Normal mode

Change to maintenance mode OFF

Click the mode selecting switch to change to maintenance mode.

When the mode switches to maintenance mode, the safety output
(S-OUT) turns OFF.

Maintenance mode

Use the mode

selecting switch to
change to
maintenance mode.

In maintenance mode,
turn the safety output (S-OUT A) ON Turn the door sensor
(GS00) OFF.
1. Turn OFF the door sensor (GS00) that is disabled with the
maintenance function. (Supposing that the door was opened for
maintenance)

2. When the enabling device (ESW00) is turned ON, the safety

output (S-OUT) turns ON. Safety output (S-OUT) stays ON only
while the enabling device (ESW00) is ON.
Turn the enabling
device (ESW00) ON.

Devices that are disabled are indicated by a mark on the right side of their respective input blocks.

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Extra 3 History Function

The GC Series records the states before and after a change to the function block or signal status of an I/O device occurs.
The GC Configurator can be used to quickly identify the cause in case of a problem.

Cause

Emergency stop switch

changed from
ON to OFF

S-OUT changes from

ON to OFF

About the History Function

The GC Series is equipped with two types of history functions: Fulltime history, which is stored in the volatile memory, and Event history,
which is stored in the non-volatile memory where the history remains even after the GC Series unit’s power has been turned off.

Full-time histories Event histories

The states at the timing when the I/O device signal and function The event history is stored in the system memory (non-volatile
block change from ON to OFF or OFF to ON are automatically memory) attached to the GC Series unit and is not erased even
stored in the volatile memory of the GC Series unit. Without any when the power to the GC Series unit is shut off. Therefore, even
special settings required, the states of the change timing of all when the GC Series unit is turned off by a power restart of the
blocks can be stored. system as a result of a problem, the event history remains.

Event histories are saved at the following timings:

1. T
 he states before and after the S-OUT block turned OFF are recorded when the S-OUT block remains OFF for 90 consecutive
seconds.
2. The states before and after the timing when the event history trigger function block* is executed are recorded.
* The event history trigger function block cannot be used in EASY mode. For details, see the GC Series User’s Manual.

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 1 Click [History].

2 Select an event in the history list to check the state of the program when that event occurred.

Status
change
Status
change

You can see that the door sensor

(GS00) turning OFF from ON triggered
the safety output (S-OUT) to turn OFF.

History list Selected history Program state when the selected event occurred

1 1 Refined display block Select the blocks (input/output blocks) to narrow down the display.

2 2 Target change point Select the target change point. (ON to OFF only, OFF to ON only, ON to OFF / OFF to ON)

3 3 Event block This field displays the block where the event occurred.
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4 4 Input block status This field displays the input blocks related to the event.

6 5 Event date and time This field displays the date and time when the event occurred.

7 6 I/O change This field displays the ON/OFF state when the event occurred.

7 Selected history This field (blue frame) displays the currently selected event.

One Point
Pressing the [Timing chart] allows you to view the states before and after the occurrence of the event in timing chart format.

1 The range of the orange line at the left edge of

the history list corresponds to the time range Zoom in/Zoom out Time measurement Current position bar

displayed in orange at the bottom of the timing

chart.

1 2
2 The light blue part in the history list is the
timing which corresponds to the current
position bar.

3 The green lines show the timing when the

event occurred. 2
3 1

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