Touch Screen GX10/GX20

Highly flexible and scalable architecture

Modular input/output

Inputs and outputs are modular for easy expandability. The GX multichannel paperless recorder main unit alone provides up to 100 channels (GX20) of measurement.

Wide variety of input/output modules

Select from a wide variety of input/output modules.

Expandable to up to 450 channels (real actual input)

Supports up to 450 channels of measurement. Note that if MATH and communication channels are included, the GX20 large memory type can record on up to 1000 channels. The GX main unit and expandable I/O can both use the same input/output modules.

You connect directly with a LAN cable without connecting through a hub or repeater.
* You can also connect subunits of the GM Data Acquisition System.

The number of channels is for analog input only.

Reduce wiring with distributed installation

When the recorder is installed offsite (away from the DUT), you can place the expandable I/O at the site and monitor data without the need for long-distance wiring of thermocouples and other sensors.

A full range of network functions and software

Real time remote monitoring from a web browser

Through a Web browser you can monitor the GX in real time and change settings. You can easily build a seamless, low-cost remote monitoring system with no additional software.

Real time monitoring screen

You can view monitor screens in real time that are identical to the trends, digital, and other displays on the GX main unit.

Enter settings online with a web browser

The setting screen lets you copy AI channel settings and other information to Excel for editing. You can reimport the data into the setting screen after editing.

Dedicated software (free download) is available for loading waveforms and GX settings.

Universal viewer

Data files saved on the GX can be viewed and printed. You can perform statistical computation over an area and export to ASCII, Excel, or other formats.

Offline setting software

Save settings or transfer them to the GX.

Aerospace Heat Treatment Supports heat treatment application AMS2750/NADCAP

Calibration correction schedule control function (/AH option)

Schedule management for periodically executing calibration correction configuration and the like. The correction factor can be set separately for unit and sensor dependency. TUS report software enables you to easily create TUS (temperature uniformity survey) reports.^*.

* For information on TUS software, contact your Yokogawa representative.

Record data in separate files per equipment set

Multi-batch Function (/BT option)

Recorder pre-defined channel groups to separate data files with independent start and stop control. Up to 12 independent batches can be created.

PID control function

Control function

Enables PID and program control

• PID control module
  2-loops per module, up to 20 loops per system/li>
• Setpoint program control function (/PG option)
  Up to 99 patterns

Remote operation and monitoring

The web application enables remote operation and monitoring from a browser.

Built in control screens and display

Various pre-configured control screens and display are available.

Seamless integration

Combine and integrate complex legacy control panel into a simple and flexible data acquisition station.

Custom display

Remote operation is possible through screens that are customized for your specific system.

High speed measurement (down to 1 ms)

Yokogawa's proprietary A/D converter allows the high speed module to measure data points as fast 1ms.

• High speed (1 ms) measurement^*
• Proprietary A/D converter

With 1ch per module. At 2 ms, 2 ch per module, and at 5 ms or more, all 4 ch per module.

Dual interval measurement with two different scan intervals

Users have the ability to choose two different scan intervals on a single GX/GP system. This allows users the flexibility to measure various types of inputs with two different scan intervals in a single system. For example, this provides for efficient, simultaneous measurement of signals with slow fluctuations such as temperature, and fast-changing signals such as pressure and vibration. Modules can be assigned to measurement groups.

MATH (including reports), and event actions

MATH function (/MT option)

Supports various kinds of math computation, including basic math and functions (square root, logarithms, trigonometry). Write formulas using variables for measured or computed data and save or display the results—this saves time and effort on post-processing. Create hourly, daily, monthly, and other reports with the Report function.

Event actions

Ability to assign actions tied to specific events during the operation of the data acquisition station.

Report creation and network functions (/MT option)

Provides a variety of convenient networking functions

Modbus/TCP and Modbus/RTU Communications

GX supports Modbus TCP/IP client and server modes for Ethernet communications and Modbus RTU master and slave modes for optional serial communications.

Modbus/TCP (Ethernet connection)

Using the Modbus/TCP and Modbus/RTU functions, you can display and save data from the server and slave devices on the GX.^*

* Requires the communication channel (/MC option ).

(Connect up to 16 Modbus/TCP servers, or up to 32 for the GX20-2.)
(Up to 31 Modbus/RTU slaves can be connected.)

Modbus/RTU (RS-422/485 connection)

Using the Modbus/TCP and Modbus/RTU functions, you can acquire GX data from upstream devices.

EtherNet/IP Function (/E1 option)

GX supports EtherNet/IP server functions. You can access GX from PLCs or other devices and load measurement/MATH channels or write^* to communication input channels (GX10: max. 50 ch, GX20-1: max. 300 ch, GX20-2: max. 500 ch).

* Requires the communication channel function (/MC option).

CC-Link family SLMP communication (/E4 option)

Protocol function that enables connection from a GX to Mitsubishi Electric PLCs without sequencer programs. You can run the GX as an SLMP client, enabling writing of GX measured data to the PLC and writing of PLC data to communication channels.^*

*Requires the communication channel function (/MC option).

Powerful tool for instrument performance evaluation testing (/E2 and /MC options)

Highly precise measured data from power measuring instruments (WT series power analyzers) can be acquired without loss of fidelity on the GX, and recorded and displayed alongside the GX's own measured data. This is ideal for performance evaluation testing because you can record instrument power consumption, temperature, and other phenomena simultaneously.

• Models that can be connected:
  Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corp.,
  WT series power analyzers,
  WT300/WT300E (command mode WT300), WT500, WT1800/WT1800E (command type WT1800)
• Max. no. of connections:
  8 (GX10), 16 (GX20)

OPC-UA Server (/E3 option)

Data acquired by the GX can be accessed through Ethernet communication from a host system (OPCUA client). Writing from an upstream system to a GX communication channel requires the communication channel function (/MC option).

DARWIN-compatible communication

The GX supports DARWIN communication commands. Use your current DARWIN communication programs as-is on the GX.^*

* See your dealer or nearest Yokogawa representative for details.

CENTUM/STARDOM communciation package

• CENTUM: LFS2432, DARWIN/DAQSTATION Communication package (for ALE111 [Ethernet])
• STARDOM: NT365AJ DARWIN connection package

FTP-based file transfer

The FTP client/server functions allow you to easily share and manage data from a centralized file server.

E-mail messaging function

Automatic network setup (DHCP) function

Using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), the GX can automatically acquire the settings it needs (IP address) for network communications from a DHCP server. This makes it easier than ever to install the unit on a plant network.

Time synchronization with network time servers

GX uses SNTP protocol in client mode to acquire time information from a network time-server. This function allows any number of GX units within a facility to have precisely synchronized time; all units will record data with coordinated date and time stamp information. In addition, GX can function as a server, providing time data to other SNTP client units on the network.

Rock-solid hardware and highly secure

Choice of mounting designs

Be confident that recorded data is saved

Measured and calculated data is continuously saved to secure, internal non-volatile memory. At manual or scheduled intervals, the files in memory are copied to the removable media. In addition, the files can be copied and archived to an FTP server.

Because of the inherent reliability and security of non-volatile memory, the possibility of losing data under any operating condition or power failure event is extremely small.

Select file formats according to your application

For increased security, measured data can be saved in binary format. This format is very difficult to decipher or modify in traditional text editors or other programs. To enable easy and direct opening of the data in text editors or spreadsheet programs, choose text format. This allows you to work with your measurement data without dedicated software.

ASCI data display

Binary data display

21 CFR Part 11 support (/AS option)

With the expanded security function option, the instruments support the USA FDA's Title 21 CFR Part 11 regulations (for the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry). It gives you access to a credential-based login function, electronic signatures, audit trails, an anti-tampering function, an Active Directory-based password management function, a sign-in function, and other security features.

Security enhancements

Safely sends and receives customer data.

SSL: An encryption protocol for data sent over TCP/IP networks.

Front panel door lock

The front panel door can be locked to prevent mishandling of the power switch or external media.

Analog front end module

A proprietary A/D converter delivers high speed, high precision data acquisition. (High-speed AI, PID Control module)

Standards supported