T.10 Errors displayed when the project converter is used

Errors displayed in the conversion management information file

Error No.

Error Message

Solution

501

Internal variable mapped to I/O terminal

An internal variable is mapped to the I/O terminal.

Change the variable type to either input or output.

502

Input variable mapped to output terminal

The variable is marked as an input, but it is mapped to an output terminal. Change the variable type to output.

503

Output variable mapped to input terminal

The variable is marked as an output, but it is mapped to an input terminal. Change the variable type to input.

504

Bit valiable mapped to integr terminal.

The variable is marked as discrete, but it is mapped to an integer terminal.

Change the variable type to integer.

505

Integr valiable mapped to bit terminal.

The variable is marked as an integer, but it is mapped to a discrete terminal. Change the variable type to discrete.

506

Variable type not supported by I/O driver.

This error occurs when the driver does not recognize the controller variable.

507

A variable is not mapped to the terminal.

This error occurs when no variable is assigned to a terminal.

Other errors

Error Message

Cause

Solution

The selected Device/PLC is unavailable for conversion. Change the Device/PLC before conversion.

A device/PLC type which is not supported by GP-Pro EX is selected.

In GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows, change the device/PLC to a device/PLC supported by GP-Pro EX and then execute Project Converter again. For device/PLCs supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to 2.1.3 Devices before and after Conversion.

  • How to change [Device/PLC Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

  1. Select the [Device/PLC Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Project Manager.

  2. The [Change] dialog box is displayed. Select the [Device/PLC Type] you want to change to. Always confirm the device address settings after changing the [Device/PLC Type].

Cannot read the source Device/PLC file.

Cannot recognize the convert-from device/PLC type.

In GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows, change the device/PLC to a device/PLC supported by GP-Pro EX and then execute Project Converter again. For device/PLCs supported by GP-Pro EX, refer to 2.1.3 Devices before and after Conversion.

  • How to change [Device/PLC Type] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

  1. Select the [Device/PLC Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Project Manager.

  2. The [Change] dialog box is displayed. Select the [Device/PLC Type] you want to change to. Always confirm the device address settings after changing the [Device/PLC Type].

The selected model is unavailable for conversion. Change the model.

A display type which is not supported by GP-Pro EX is selected.

In GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows, change the display type to a GP type supported by GP-Pro EX and then execute Project Converter again. For supported models, refer to 2.1.2 Model Names Before and After Conversion.

  • How to change [Display Unit] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

  1. Select the [Display Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Project Manager.

  2. The [Change] dialog box is displayed. Select the [Display Type] you want to change to. Be aware that the display unit may have different features before and after conversion.

Cannot read the model information file.

Cannot recognize the convert-from model.

In GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows, change the display type to a display type supported by GP-Pro EX and then execute Project Converter again. For supported models, refer to 2.1.2 Model Names before and after Conversion.

  • How to change [Display Unit] in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows

  1. Select the [Display Type] icon in GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Project Manager.

  2. The [Change] dialog box is displayed. Select the [Display Type] you want to change to. Be aware that the display unit may have different features before and after conversion.

Cannot read AGPCnv.cfg file

Failed to load GP-Pro EX's AGPCnv.cfg file.

Install GP-Pro EX again.

Cannot read the prw file.

Failed to read a GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows file (.PRW). Microsoft Windows access authority may be set to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows file (.PRW).

Check the file properties in Explorer and check the access authority settings.

Cannot access the parts file.

Failed to read a GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Part file (.PDB or .BPD). Microsoft Windows access authority may be set to the GP-PRO/PBIII for Windows Part file (.PDB or .BPD).

Check the file properties in Explorer and check the access authority settings.

Invalid extention.

An incorrect extension is designated in Project Converter's [Convert To].

Input a correct extension (.prx).