Description
Product Introduction
The Pro-Face GP-4501T is a flagship 10.4-inch industrial HMI panel from Pro-Face’s flagship GP4000 series. Designed to replace aging legacy terminals (such as the GP2500 and GP570 series), the GP-4501T features a high-brightness SVGA TFT display capable of rendering 65,536 colors with crisp 800 × 600 resolution.
Built as an all-in-one automation node, the GP-4501T provides simultaneous, multi-protocol communication with up to four distinct PLC brands or industrial networks. Its rugged front bezel meets IP65f / NEMA 4X washdown standards, making it ideal for food processing, automotive assembly, and chemical batching applications.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Primary Model Number | GP-4501T |
| Part Numbers | PFXGP4501TAA (AC Power) / PFXGP4501TAD (DC Power) |
| Display Panel | 10.4-inch TFT Color LCD (SVGA 800 × 600 pixels) |
| Display Colors | 65,536 Colors (16,384 without blink) |
| Touch Screen Type | Analog Resistive Film (1024 × 1024 touch resolution) |
| Input Voltage | AC 100 to 240V (TAA variant) or DC 24V (TAD variant) |
| Serial Ports | COM1: RS-232C (9-pin D-sub)
COM2: RS-422/RS-485 (9-pin D-sub) |
| Ethernet Port | 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX (RJ-45) |
| Expansion Storage | 1× SD Card slot (up to 32 GB SDHC), 1× USB 2.0 Type-A, 1× USB Mini-B |
| Application Memory | 32 MB FLASH EPROM (Project storage) |
| Protection Rating | IP65f, NEMA Type 4X / 12 (front bezel when panel-mounted) |
Application Scenarios & The “Trench” Experience
The “Trench” Reality
During mid-shift, an old GP2500 terminal on an extrusion line suffers screen burn-in and serial communication drops. Upgrading the entire automation rack to a modern PAC controller isn’t feasible during a short maintenance window. Replacing the legacy screen with a GP-4501T using Pro-Face’s drop-in mounting adapters and project migration utilities lets maintenance teams restore production in under an hour without editing PLC program logic.
Target Applications
- Automotive Body & Weld Shops – Serving as a central cell terminal for robot status tracking and I/O diagnostic screens.
- Food & Beverage Packaging – Handling washdown environments while logging real-time batch weights and temperature trends to an SD card.
- Water & Wastewater Treatment – Monitoring remote pump stations over Ethernet Modbus TCP/IP networks.

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Transparency SOP: Quality Assurance & Testing
Every GP-4501T terminal undergoes rigorous bench verification before deployment:
- Power Rail Stability Check: Testing input power circuits across the entire operational voltage envelope (both 24V DC and 100–240V AC ranges).
- Display & Backlight Uniformity: Checking backlight LED brightness, color balance, and dead pixel distribution across the 10.4-inch SVGA panel.
- Multi-Point Touch Grid Sweep: Validating resistive touch accuracy and force responsiveness across all screen quarters.
- I/O & Network Loopback Test: Polling COM1, COM2, Ethernet, USB ports, and the SD card reader simultaneously under simulated PLC traffic.
- Clean & Vacuum ESD Packaging: Anti-static surface treatment followed by heavy foam packaging.
The Veteran’s Tech Trap Guide
⚠️ Trap 1: AC (TAA) vs. DC (TAD) Power Pinouts Check your unit’s exact part number suffix! PFXGP4501TAA requires 100–240V AC line power, while PFXGP4501TAD requires 24V DC. Connecting 120V AC to a DC-rated TAD model will instantly ruin the internal mainboard.
❗ Trap 2: Project Migration from Legacy GP-PRO/PB III If you are replacing an older GP2000 or GP3000 series screen with a GP-4501T, you cannot load legacy .prw project files directly. You must convert the project to GP-Pro EX using the built-in Project Converter tool before downloading via USB or Ethernet.
⚠️ Trap 3: SD Card File Format The internal SD card slot supports logging and screen backup files up to 32 GB. Ensure your SD card is formatted in FAT/FAT32. Cards formatted in NTFS or exFAT will fail to mount, raising system backup errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What software is used to program the Pro-Face GP-4501T?
The GP-4501T is programmed using GP-Pro EX (version 3.0 or higher).
Q: Can the GP-4501T communicate with multiple PLC brands simultaneously?
Yes. GP-Pro EX allows the GP-4501T to act as a protocol converter, running up to four separate driver connections simultaneously over serial and Ethernet ports.
Q: Is the GP-4501T a direct mounting replacement for the older GP2500 series?
The panel cutout for the GP-4501T is slightly smaller than legacy 10.4-inch models like the GP2500. Pro-Face provides an OEM panel adapter plate (e.g., CA4-ATM10-01) so you can drop the GP-4501T into an existing GP2500 cutout without cutting steel.
Q: What warranty covers your refurbished GP-4501T terminals?
Every pre-tested GP-4501T unit is backed by a full 12-month direct replacement warranty.




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