Before handling the product ❏ Test RUN and maintenance precautions 3.

Performance Specifications
DATA SHEET Read this data sheet carefully prior to any operation, mounting, installation or Warning The following table shows the general specifications of the GLOFA-GM7 series
start-up of the product.
Items Specifications Remarks
Do not contact the terminals while the power is applied. It can cause malfunction.
Materials for GLOFA-GM Cyclic operation of stored program,
LG Programmable Logic Controller When cleaning or driving a terminal screw, perform them after the power has been Operation method
Interrupt task operation
Name Code turned off. Immediate
input/output is
Scan synchronized batch processing
GLOFA-GM7 Series GMWIN(Programming software) 702005047 I/O control method
method (Refresh method)
available by
‘direct I/O ’
GLOFA-GM (Instruction & programming) 702005058 Caution function
G7M-DR20/30/40/60A GLOFA-GM7 User’s manual 702008240 IL(Instruction List)
Programming language LD(Ladder Diagram)
Do not separate the module from the printed circuit board, or do not remodel the
SFC(Sequential Function Chart)
module. They can cause disorder, malfunction, damage of the module or a fire. When Operator LD: 13, IL: 21
Basic function 138
❏ Safety Precautions mounting or dismounting the module, perform them after the power has been turned off. Number of
instructions Basic function block 11
Do not change battery while power is off. It can cause loss of data. Special function Each special module have their own
Be sure to read carefully the safety precautions given in data sheet and user’s manual before
block special function blocks
operating the module and follow them. Processing
Operator 0.2 ㎲/step
speed
The precautions explained here only apply to the GM7 Base unit. For safety precautions on
Including parameter
Programming memory capacity 68K bytes
the PLC system, see the GLOFA-GM7 User’s manual. ❏ Waste Disposal Precaution (Approx.4k byte)
10 points expansion module
A precaution is given with a hazard alert triangular symbol to call your attention, and Max 2 expansion
Caution 20 points base unit
units can be
precautions are represented as follows according to the degree of hazard.. I/O points 30 points base unit
attached to a
40 points base unit
base unit
60 points base unit
! When disposing the module, do it as an industrial waste.
Adjustable with
If not provided with proper prevention, it can cause death, fatal Direct variable
Warning Data area
2k to 8k bytes parameter
! injury or considerable loss of property
memory
setting
Symbolic variable
If not properly observed, it can cause a hazard situation to result 32 k bytes-Direct variable area
area
Caution No limitations in points Time range: 1point occupies 20
in severe or slight injury or a loss of property. Timer 0.001 to 4294967.295 sec bytes of Symbolic
(1193 hours) variable area
1point occupies
However, a precaution followed with ‘Caution’ can also result in serious conditions. No Limitations in points
Counter 8bytes of symbolic
Both of two symbols indicate that an important content is mentioned, therefore, be sure Counting range: -32768 to +32767
variable area
to observe it. Keep this manual handy for your quick reference in necessary. 1. Introduction Operation modes RUN, STOP, PAUSE and DEBUG
Data protection method at power Set to ‘Retain’ variables at data
This data sheet provides brief information about characteristics, configuration, and usage of failure declaration
❏ Design Precautions GLOFA-GM7 Series. Number of program blocks 128
LG Industrial Systems Caution
Scan
Time-driven interrupt
100
8
task
2. General Specifications Program External interrupt task 8 Total 8 points are available.
Don not run I/O signal lines near to high voltage line or power line. type High speed counter
1
Separate them as 100mm or more as possible. Otherwise, noise can cause module task
Inside interrupt task 8
malfunction. No Item Specifications Standard Initialization task 1 (_INIT)
Function block control, auto tuning,
Operating
1 0 ~ 55℃ (32 ~ 131°F) forced output, adjustable operation
temperature PID control function
scan-time, forward/reverse operation
Storage control
2 -25 ~ 70℃ (-13 ~ 158°F)
❏ Installation Precautions temperature GLOFA exclusive protocol support
Common use with
● Beijing Branch ● Bangkok Branch Operating Cnet I/F Function MODBUS protocol support
3 5 ~ 95%RH, non-condensing GMWIN port
User’s protocol support
LG Industrial Systems LG Industrial Systems (Thailand) Caution Humidity
1 phase : 16 kHz, 1 channel
Elevator Co., Ltd. Co., Ltd Storage Capacity
4 5 ~ 95%RH, non-condensing 2 phase : 8 kHz,1 channel
T : +86-10-6462-3256 T : +66-2-381-8443 humidity It has 3 different counter function as
Operate the PLC in the environment conditions given in the general specifications..
F : +86-10-6462-3255 F : +66-2-381-8445 Occasional vibration following;
Counter
If operated in other environment not specified in the general specifications, it can Sweep Internal High- function 1 phase, up/down by program
● Bogota Branch ● Chicago Branch Frequency Acceleration Amplitude Function speed 1 phase, up/down by B phase input
cause an electric shock, a fire, malfunction or damage or degradation of the module. count
LG Industrial Systems de LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. 2 phase, up/down by phase difference
10≤ f∠57 Hz - 0.075 mm counter
Colombia S.A. Chicago Office Make sure the module fixing projections is inserted into the module fixing hole and 10 times Multiplication
Multiplication : 1, 2, or 4 (adjustable)
5 Vibration 57 ≤ f≤ 150 Hz 9.8 ㎨ {1G} - IEC61131-2 function
T : +57-1-310-6077 T : +1-708-692-4500 in each
fixed. Continuos vibration Data Execute a task program when the
F : +57-1-310-5831 F : +1-708-692-4501 direction
comparison elapsed counter value reaches to the
Frequency Acceleration Amplitude
● Dalian Branch ● Hanoi Branch Improper installation of the module can cause malfunction, disorder or falling. for function preset value
10≤ f∠57 Hz - 0.035 mm
Dalian LG Industrial Systems LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. X, Y, Z Minimum pulse width : 0.2msec,
57≤ f≤ 150 Hz 4.9 ㎨{0.5G} - Pulse catch
Co., Ltd. Hanoi Office 8 points
*Maximum shock acceleration: 147 ㎨ {15G} Transistor output
T : +86-411-281-2579 T : +64-4-821-0388 ❏ Wiring Precautions *Duration time :11 ms Pulse output 2khz, 1point
only
F : +86-411-281-2578 F : +64-4-821-0399 6 Shocks IEC61131-2
*Pulse wave: half sine wave pulse External interrupt 8points, 0.4ms
● Hong Kong Branch ● Shanghai Branch Caution ( 3 times in each of X, Y and Z directions ) Input filter 0~15ms
LG Industrial Systems (HK) Ltd. Shanghai LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. Square wave G7M-DR20A 480
± 1,500 V
T : +852-2598-6615 T : +86-21-6248-2710 Make sure that FG the terminal is grounded with class 3 grounding which is impulse noise G7M-DR30A 551
Weight
F : +852-2598-7105 F : +86-216248-3236 Electrostatic IEC61131-2 G7M-DR40A 670
dedicated to the PLC. Otherwise, it can cause disorder or malfunction of PLC. Voltage :4kV(contact discharge) (g)
discharge IEC1000-4-2 G7M-DR60A 844
● Singapore Branch ● Taipei Branch
Radiated IEC61131-2
G7E-DR10A 228
LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. LG Industrial Systems (Taiwan) Co. Ltd. PLC Others PLC Others PLC Others 27 ~ 500 MHz, 10 V/m
Noise electromagnetic field IEC1000-4-3
T : +65-323-7361 T : +886-2-516-5010 7
immunity Digital Digital I/Os
F : +65-323-7362 F : +886-2-516-5035 4. Operation Processing Method
I/Os (Ue < 24 V)
● Tokyo Branch < Best > < Good > < Bad > Severity All power
Fast transient & ( Ue Analog I/Os IEC61131-2
LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. Tokyo Office Level modules 1) Cyclic operation
Burst noise ≥ Communication IEC1000-4-4
T : +81-3-3589-6362  Before the PLC wiring, be sure to check the rated voltage and terminal A PLC program is sequentially executed from the first step to the last step, which is called scan. This
24 V) I/Os
sequential processing is called cyclic operation. Cyclic operation of the PLC continues as long as
F : +81-3-3588-1810 arrangement for the module and observe them correctly. If a different power, not of Voltage 2 kV 1 kV 0.25 kV conditions do not change for interrupt processing during program execution.
8 Atmosphere Free from corrosive gases and excessive dust
the rated voltage, is applied or wrong wiring is provided, it can cause a fire or
Altitude for 2) Time driven interrupt operation method
LG Industrial Systems Co., Ltd. disorder of the module.
9
use
Up to 2,000m In time driven interrupt operation method, operations are processed not repeatedly but at every preset
interval. In the GM7 Base unit, interval can be set to between 0.001 ~ 4294967.29 second. This
● Head Office Drive the terminal screws firmly to the defined torque. If loosely driven, it can cause Pollution
operation is used to process operation with a constant cycle
10 2 or lower
degree
LG Twin Towers 20, Yoido-dong, Yongdungpo-gu, Seoul 150-721, Korea short circuit, a fire or malfunction. Cooling 3) Event driven interrupt operation method
11 Self-cooling
Tel : +82-2-3777-4641~7 Fax : +82-2-3777-4648 Be careful that any foreign matter like wire scraps should not enter into the module. method If a situation occurs which is requested to be urgently processed during execution of a PLC program,
this operation method processes immediately the operation which corresponds to interrupt program. The
Home page : http:www.lgis.lg.co.kr/fa It can cause a fire, disorder or malfunction. signal, which informs the CPU of those urgent conditions, is called interrupt signal. The GM7 CPU has
two kinds of interrupt operation methods, which are internal and external interrupt signal methods.

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 10. Internal communication function
5. Parts Name and Descriptions 7. Internal High Speed Function 2) Operation Explanation
The following describes the name and functions of parts of the GM7 Series.

⑤
1) Summary 10.1 Dedicated communication External

⑧ ⑦②
The high-speed counting can count high speed pulse which can not be proceed with GM7series has built-in Cnet communication function, and it is possible that communicate input signal
The CPU counting instructions. It can be counting pulse which occurs encoder or with various external devices without separated Cnet I/F module. By using LGIS’s
RUN
BUILT_IN CNET
pulse generator. dedicated protocol, user can read, write, and monitor memory devices of GM7 CPU.
PAU/REM ON OFF Scan program Scan program
STOP ROM MODE Function Description
Counter function · 1 pulse operation Mode(Up/down count by program) Built-in Cnet of GM7 supports the following functions;
• Read single/continuous device External contact
1 pulse operation Mode(Up/down count by phase B pulse
• Write single/continuous device In case of occurrence of Point task
input)
• Read the CPU status external interrupt signal program
2 pulse operation Mode(Up/down count by difference of End the interrupt
• Register monitoring device pause being executed
① ⑥

phase) program process then

Multiplication The multiplication factor for the input pulse may be set • Execute monitoring scan program and
process interrupt resume to execute
to 1,2 or 4(selected by special data register D4999) • 1:1 connection between LG PLCs scan program.
Data comparison F170 is on when the current value reaches to the setting value program
function 10.2 User defined communication
③

Preset operation Sequence program or external preset input User can define an user-defined protocol to communicate with other manufacturer’s

⑨
devices. By supporting user-defined protocol, GM7 series can communicate with various 3) Function
2) Performance specifications devices have their own protocol. • Maximum 8 points can be used to external interrupt input within %IX0.0.0 to
%IX0.0.7
No. Name Function Item Specification
Types A Phase , B Phase , Preset
10.3 Modbus protocol • Inputting 8points of base unit are set functions like following.
Indicates of the power status. GM7 series includes Modbus protocol, and it is easy to connect with Modbus devices. (You
Types
PWR LED y On : normal state DC24V(15 ㎃) don’t need to write Modbus protocol as user-defined protocol) 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07
Input signal level
y Off : abnormal state or off High speed counter A Phase B Phase Preset - - - - -
Signal
Indicates the operation status of the Base unit. Voltage input REMARK External interrupt task ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
type
y On : When the Base unit operates with the mode Time driven interrupt - - - - - - - -
setting switch in the local or remote RUN Counting range 0~16,777,215(binary 24bits)
Please refer the chapter 8 of GM7 user’s manual for details of built-in Cnet I/F function Internal interrupt task - - - - - - - -
CPU y Off : When the followings occur Max. counting speed 1Phase 16 ㎑ or 2Phase 8 ㎑ of GM7 series.
RUN LED 8 points are available
① Status ▶ the voltage is not normally supplied to the Base unit Up/Down selection
1 Phase Sequence Program or B-Phase input
LED 2 Phase Auto-select by phase difference of A and B Phase
▶ the mode setting switch is in the stop or pause
Multiplication 1,2 or 4 • Max, 8points of external contact point task are available to use. But the no. of them is
▶ An error which makes operation stop is detected 11. Other Internal Functions decreased by using other task.
Indicates the operation status of the Base unit. Preset input Sequence Program or external input
y Flicker : An error is detected by self diagnostic during 11.1 Pulse Catch Function
ERR LED
operation In the base unit , 8 points of pulse catch input contact points (%IX0.0.0 ∼ %IX0.0.7) are 12. Dimension (mm)
y Off : When the Base unit is normal state internalized. Through using this contact point short pulse signal , short as 0.2ms , can be
② Input/ Output LED Indicates the input/output status 8. PID Control Function taken which can not be executed by general digital input.
1) Base Unit

③ Battery holder Battery holder This chapter describes information about the built-in PID function of GM7 Series. 1) Usage A B
Sets the operation mode of the Base unit. When narrow width of pulse signal is input , a trouble occurs which can not be executed 20 Points 135 145
y RUN : Program operation is executed 1) The characteristics of PID function of GM7 series as following by general digital input, so the operation does not perform as user's intention. But in this 30 Points 135 145
The mode setting y STOP : Program operation is stopped ① The PID function is integrated into the Base unit.. Therefore, all PID control action can case through pulse catch function even narrow interval of pulse signal as 0.2ms min can 40 Points 165 175
④ switch y PAU / REM be performed with instructions and parameter without any separated PID module. be executed.. 95 105 115 60 Points 215 225
▶ PAUSE : Program operation is temporarily stopped ② Forward/reverse operations are available.
▶ REMOTE Used for the remote operation ③ P operation, PI operation, PID operation and On/Off operation can be selected easily. 2) Operation Explanation
Memory setting dip For detailed direction for use, refer to the GM7 user’s ④ The manual output (the user-defined forced output) is available.
⑤ switch manual chapter 5 ⑤ By proper parameter setting, It can be stable operation regardless of external Input signal A
disturbance. B
⑥ RS−232C Connector y 9 pin connector for GMWIN and Cnet
⑥ The operation scan time (the internal that PID controller gets a sampling data from
For Expansion actuator) is changeable for optimizing to the system characteristics. Input image
⑦ connector cover
y the connector which mounted expansion module cover data
Scan1 Scan2 Scan3
⑧ Terminal block cover y the protection cover for external wiring +
D/A Control
Set Value PID Operation 73
⑨ The hook for DIN rail y The hook for DIN rail Converting object
- Deviation Module Step Execution contents
Scan1 CPU senses input when pulse signal, min. 0.2ms, is input, then
saves the status.
A/D Sensor Scan2 Used to turn on the region of input image.
6. I/O No. Allocation Method 2)Expansion Module
Scan3 Used to turn off the region of input image

1) I/O No. allocation means to give an address to each module in order to read data PID Control system block diagram 11.2 Input Filter Function
from input modules and output data to output modules. External input of GM7 selects input on / off delay time. From the range of 0 ∼15ms.
2) Instruction for PID control Credibility secured system may be established by adjustment of input correction No.
2) Fixed 64 points are allocated to each module for I/O points. The following shows an For the PID Operation of GM7, there are two instructions, as follow. through using environment. 95 105 115
example of I/O No. allocation method. No. Instruction Function
1 PID8 Perform the PID operation 1) Usage
2 PID8AT Perform the auto tuning operation Input signal status affects to the credibility of system in where noise occurs frequently
or pulse width of input signal affects as a crucial factor. In this case the user sets up 5
Base Unit Expansion#1 Expansion#2 Expansion#3 95
the proper input on / off delay time, then the trouble by miss operation of input signal
9. Pulse Output may be prevented because the signal which is shorter than set up value is not adopted

2) Operation Explanation
1) Introduction
In the transistor output type of GM7, the pulse output function – maximum 2kpps – is 73
internalized. By using this function with stepping motor or servo motor driver, GM7 is Input on/off delay time.(filter time)
applicable to a positioning system.
Input signal
Maximum No. of
Mounting Module module can be Remark Pulse
mounted Input image data
Expansion I/O module 2 Direction Time
A/D conversion module 2
Input signal
Analog timer module 3 G7M-DT30A Driver Motor
Input image data
Communication module 1
2) Performance specification Narrower width pulse than input correction No. is not
Item Specification considered as input signal.
3) The following is method I/O number allocation.
No. of output 1Point
Item Specification Area Output type Pulse 11.3 External interrupts function
Input %IX0.0.0∼%IX0.0.35 Output velocity Max. 2Kpps, Min. 50pps In GM7 Series can perform max 8 points of external contact task by using input of base
Base Unit
Output pulse 0 ~ 2147483647 unit without special interrupt module.
(20∼60 points) Output %QX0.0.0∼%QX0.0.23
Execution type of the
Input %IX0.1.0∼%IX0.1.5 1) Usage
Expansion #1 Increasing/decreasing Designation of acceleration
This function is useful to execute a task program has been set to an external input
(10 points) Output %QX0.1.0∼%QX0.1.3 velocity
signal.
Type of the direction Forward/ Reverse direction pulse output
Expansion #2 Input %IX0.2.0∼%IX0.2. 5
Load power supply DC 12V/24V
(10 points) Output %QX0.2.0∼%QX0.2.3
Expansion #3 Special None
REMARK

Several points can be used for the pulse output point if they are not output at the same
time. Thus it is possible that Forward direction pulse is output as %QX0.0.0, reverse
direction pulse is output as %QX0.0.1.