T.5.6 Image does not appear when using the Video Module

An image does not appear when using the VM unit.

Cause

Does an image appear in offline mode?

Solution

If an image does not appear in offline mode, the VM unit may not be properly connected to the Display.

M.11.2 Checking whether video signals are being received by the Display when video is not displayed

Check if an image is sent to the GP unit according to the following procedure.

  1. When an image appears in offline mode
    27.2 Displaying Video Camera Output

  2. If an image appears in offline mode, check the following in the project file settings.

  3. Specifying Video Control Area with touch panel switch or device/PLC process is correct

  4. Specifying Video Control Area with touch panel switch or device/PLC process is correct

  5. When image does not display in offline mode

If the Video Control Area is properly specified using a switch on the touch panel or when operating the connected device.

  1. To check if the video module is properly connected, see the following.
    GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual, Chapter 3, "Installation and Wiring".

  2. To avoid electric shock, be sure to check that no electric power is supplied before wiring.
    GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual, Section 3.2, "Cable Connection".

  3. Check that the cables are correctly connected, referring to the following manual.
    GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual, Section 2.4, "Part Names and Functions".

  4. Check that the RGB IN and RGB OUT signals are correct, referring to the following manual.
    GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual, Section 2.4, "Part Names and Functions".

  5. Check that the device used for video input complies with the input specifications of the VM unit, referring to the following manual.
    GP2000 Series VM Unit User Manual, Section 2.2, "Functional Specifications".