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Preliminary warnings
Read the following preliminary warnings befo-
re installing and using the GF_VEDO HL ope-
rator terminals.
Doing so makes start-up quicker and lets you
avoid some problems that might be mistaken
for malfunctions or limitations of the terminal.
• Immediately after unpacking the product, make a note
of the order code and the other identification data given
on the label affixed to the outside of the container and
copy them to the table below.
These details must always be kept close at hand and
referred to the personnel involved in the event of help
from Gefran Customer Service Assistance.
• Check that the terminal is in perfect condition and
was not damaged during shipment. Make sure that the
package also contains the fastening accessories.
Any inconsistencies, omissions or evident signs of
damage should be reported immediately to your Gefran
sales agent.
• Check that the order code corresponds with the
configuration requested for the application the termi-
nal is needed for, referring to Section: “Technical -
Commercial Information”.
Example: GF_VEDO HL 121CT-VW2-PCS-C1-S2-G
• Model: GF_VEDO 121CT....
• Operating system: Vx Works
• DOM128MB RAM 256MB memory
• Expansion 1: CANopen
• Expansion 2: 2 Serial channels
• Lexan: Gefran
Consult the section “Installation and Connection” before
installing the terminal on the machine control panel or
host system Consult the section “Sales Information” for
the order code.
Users and/or system integrators who want more detai-
led information on serial communication between stan-
dard PCs and/or Gefran Industrial PCs and Gefran
Programmable Instruments may access the various
Technical Reference Documents in PDF format availa-
ble on Gefran’s website: www.gefran.com.
In the event of presumed instrument malfunction, befo-
re contacting Gefran Technical Service Assistance,
refer to the Troubleshooting Guide given in Section
“Maintenance”, and if necessary refer to the F.A.Q.
Section (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Gefran
Web Site www.gefran.com
S.N: ......................... (serial number)
CODE: ......................... (product code)
TYPE: ......................... (ordering code)
SUPPLY: ......................... (power supply)
VERS: ......................... (module version)
1 • PRELIMINARY INSTRUCTIONS
This section contains information and warnings of a general nature which should be read before procee-
ding with controller installation, configuration and use.
General description
The GF_VEDO HL operator terminal line is a compact
and low-cost solution for machine control.
A single product integrates machine cycle control
[SoftPLC] and graphic page display [SCADA], allowing
quick and low-cost creation of many automation solu-
tions.
The GF_VEDO HL terminals create the machine/ope-
rator interface by means of LCD monitor, touch-screen,
and a wide variety of peripheral I/Os.
GF_VEDO HL terminals are applied mainly to machine
control for packaging, metals, wood and plastic appli-
cations. This Installation Guide describes the main
characteristics of the operator panels and refers to the
following models:
GF_VEDO HL 121CT Operator interface with LCD TFT da 12,1” color display
GF_VEDO HL 150CT Operator interface with LCD TFT da 15” color display