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Choose one of these 4 Learning Styles to suit your needs...
1. Modular Topic Based Quick Start Guides Ideal for first time users or for individual topic review.	2. Step by Step Textbook Tutorials Basic and Advanced self-study courses for more in-depth training.	3. Video and Podcast based Training Modules Let us show you how to do it. No manuals to read!	4. Technique Ideas Collection New ways on how to save time/money with our products.




Modular Topic Based Quick Start Guides


		GP-Pro EX
		Basic Course: Using a modular approach, these guides are ideal for first time users of GPPRO-EX but also provide a handy “Quick Start” for existing users on individual topics such as understanding the structure of “AGP Memory”.

Module	Topic	Description
0	Introduction	These Quick Start Guides introduce GP-Pro EX software and provide a good first time user overview of topics for the Pro-face AGP/LT/AST and WinGP Series product.
1	First Look	In this module we look at how to start a project in the GP-Pro-EX editor.
2	Software Update	This module explains how to keep the GP-Pro EX software up to date.
3	Help	This module explains where to find manuals and technical support.
4	Projects	This module explains how to create, open, save, protect and copy & import screens, check a file for errors and warnings and restore a backup file.
5	Out of Box	This module explains the state of an new AGP series panel as it is delivered from Pro-face. Most aspects of this module also apply to AST and LT series product
6	Offline	This module explains the use of the Offline menus to access various settings on the AGP Panel. Most of these settings can also edited in the GP Pro EX development software.
7	AGP Memory	This module explains how and where data is stored in various AGP registers and variables.
8	Transfer	This module explains how to send and receive data to and from an AGP. Many of these methods are also available for LT, AST or WinGP targets.
9	Workspace	This module is an introduction to the components of the GP-Pro EX editor workspaces.
10	Screen Types	This module explains the different screen and registered objects found in GP-Pro EX.
11	Addressing	Overview –Internal and External device addressing with GP-Pro EX.
12	Control Words	This module gives an overview of how Controls Words are used in GP-Pro EX to allow access to HMI functions via a PLC.
13	System Settings	This module introduces the Systems Settings Workspace in GP-Pro EX.
14	Fonts	This module explains the different font types in GP-Pro EX and how they are used.
15	PLC Setup	This module explains how to setup and manage PLC and other Device connections in GP-Pro EX.
16	System Area	This module explains the use of the System Area in your HMI Project. The System Area holds important HMI and Device/PLC data that can assist in application control and visualization.
17	Simulation	This chapter explains how to use the Simulation options in GP-Pro EX to test your project without using hardware.
18	Drawing Objects	This module explains how to draw simple shapes and add text labels in GP-Pro EX.
19	Lamps	This module explains how to create lamps in GP-Pro EX with different shapes and features.
20	Switches	This module explains how to use switches in GP-Pro EX and add special features and functions to them.
21	Templates	Templates can save development time when creating or updating an application.They can also improve consistency and uniformity in a project.
22	Data Displays	This module explains how to use Data Displays in GP-Pro EX. Data Displays can be used to show data from PLC or Pro-Face Internal data addresses.
23	Data Input	This module introduces Data Input Settings in GP-Pro EX inputting data in numeric and text displays using Keypads and Bar Code Readers.
24	Text Displays	This module explains how to use Message Displays or Data Displays to show Alpha Numeric data or Text Files in GP-Pro EX.


		GP-Pro EX
		Advanced Course: These modules allow you to tackle more complex HMI functions such as Recipes and Alarms in small slices. While not replacing the manuals they again provide a handy “Quick Start” for existing users as well as those fresh to these subjects.

Module	Topic	Description
25	Graphs	How to Display data using different graph parts including Bar/Circle/Tank, Line charts and Trend graphs.
26	Call/Load Screen	This module explains the "Call Screen" and the Header/Footer functions.
27	Images	Using Image Placement and Image Registration to show images from graphics files such as BMP, JPG etc.
28	Popup Windows	How to create and display Pop up windows on Base Screens.
29	Basic Alarms	Setting up a basic alarm system including Banner Alarms and Historical Alarms.
30	Security	Enabling and manageing operator security features.
31	D-Script	How to use D-Script and Global D-Script to enhance custom operation.
32	CF Card and USB	An overview of CF-Card and USB functionality.
33	Search Functions	This module explains time saving search functions.
34	Documentation	Using the various options to document parts or the entire project.
35	Productivity Tools	Overview of some of the key tools that can help to save time developing an application.
36	Troubleshooting	How to use some of the Troubleshooting features and where to get help with GP-Pro EX.
37	Ladder Logic	Guides you through the settings needed to get you started on using the ladder logic programming editor.
38	Sampling Data	Introduction to using Sampling Data(Data Logging) to log data and retrieve it for display or print.
39	Recipes (CSV)	How to create and manage groups of data as recipes using files in CSV (Comma Separated Variable) format files for parameter management.
40	Recipes (Filing Data)	Creating and managing data as recipes for parameter management using Filing Data (binary files).
41	Multi-Language Text	Setting up and using a Multi Language system using Text Tables.
42	Animation	Introduction to Animation features in GP-Pro EX.
43	Advanced Alarms	How to add functionality such as Sub-Displays to the basic alarm system in GP-Pro EX.




Step by Step Textbook Tutorials


		GP-Pro EX
		Basic Course: Chapters 1-5 take you through the GPPRO-EX basic features focusing on screen functions that replace traditional Automation Control Panel functions.
		Advanced Course: Chapters 6-8 Introduce advanced HMI topics such as Alarm History, Data Sampling and Recipes.
		Ladder Logic Feature Course: Chapter 9 Introduces Ladder Logic Programming by using two real world applications. a) Preventative Maintenance. Monitors remaining service time of tools. b) Air Conditioning. Logic prevents user from setting the temperature too high or too low.
		Computer Interaction Course: Chapters 10-12 Explore features like: * RPA. (Remote PC Access). Operate a remote PC from an AGP touch screen. * GP-Viewer. View and operate an AGP screen from one or more remote computers. * WinGP. Using GPPRO-EX on our Industrial PCs using the WinGP runtime.
		GP-Pro/PBIII C-Package 03
		Basic Course: Chapters 1-6 take you through the GP-Pro/PBIII basic features to monitor and operate a screen.
		Advanced Course: Chapters 7-10 Introduce advanced HMI topics such as Alarm Summary, Animation, Data Collection and Recipes.
		Pro-Server EX
		Basic Course: Chapters 1-4 Starts with “What is Pro-Server EX” through basic set up and on to monitoring remote AGP and PLCs, Data sharing between AGPS/LTs and logging data to Excel spreadsheets.



Video and Podcast based Training Modules


These modules are presented in both Abobe Flash (Play Now) and Podcast (Download) formats. The Adobe® Flash® version plays straight off the Web without downloading. To use it you will need Adobe Flash Player which is a free plug-in for your Web browser. The Podcast versions are zipped .m4v files. They can be downloaded and played on a PC or MAC using the free Apple QuickTime player. The Podcast version is formatted for a 480x320 screen making it suitable for playing on an iPhone or iPod touch. Note: File sizes for Podcast downloads can be very large. A high speed internet connection is recommended.

Getting Started with GP-Pro EX (32 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview Whether you're starting your first project or need a recap some of the basic elements this 30 minute video starts with taking an AGP out of the box and requires no prior knowledge of our products. From there it moves step by step through installing the GPPRO-EX software to completion and testing of a complete application with Lamps, Switches and Alarms. What you need to get started Installing GP-Pro EX Preparing your AGP3000 Using the GP-Pro EX Editor Project and Communication Setup Downloading a project Testing PLC Communication Using Switches and Lamps Using Data Displays and Keypad Input Making an Alarm Display
Working with AB (Rockwell) PLC data in GPPRO-EX (35 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview Everything you need to know about using Pro-face HMI with Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs. Includes all compatible AB PLC types from PLC5, SLC500, MicroLogix, CompactLogix etc. What are the different AB PLC Tag Address types? Why are the RSLogix5000 ControlLogix Tags different? How to edit, import and use these tags in GPPRO-EX projects Using Symbol tables to allow easy migration to other PLC manufacturers
Intro to Pro-Server EX Data Management Software (27 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview Pro-Server EX enables Enterprise Wide Data sharing and Reporting via standard software such as Excel, SQL Server, SCADA and Visual Basic. This Introduction explains: What Pro-Server EX software is and what it can be used for. How Pro-server EX works and what a Pro-Server Network looks like. Which Pro-face HMIs (past and present) can be used as Pro-Server EX Nodes and how to configure them. How Symbol names are used in Pro-server EX to reference PLC or other Device data. How to monitor live data from PLCs or other Devices connected to a Pro-Server EX Node. How to configure Pro-Server EX Actions and Triggers to perform Data Management without Programming
Pro-Server EX - Logging Data to Excel forms (30 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview Use your HMI as a gateway to log data from PLCs, Drives, Bar Code readers and more. Introduction to automatic data logging to an Excel Spreadsheet. Create a live Production Report in Excel from HMI/PLC data in 4 easy steps. Add a Pro-Server Action “Create Form using Excel” Make an Excel Template sheet to define form layout Set the HMI/PLC data source and the area of the Excel sheet you wish to log to Transfer the network project to the HMI
Connecting Bar Code Readers to the AGP/LT3000 Series (19 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview How to use Bar Code readers and similar devices with Pro-face HMI to improve operator efficiency or for machine or process security. What kind of Bar Code Readers do our HMIs support? Connecting USB/Serial Keyboards, Card Readers and RFID devices Choosing alternative Data input strategies Tips for testing and simulating input
Customizing Popup Keypads in GPPRO-EX (10.5 min.)	Flash (Play Now)	Podcast (Download)
Overview Improve operator ease of use by customizing the onscreen keypads. Choose your own style of keypad and make them as large or small as you need. Registering a new keypad Customising a keypad from the built-in library Calling up a "User Defined" keypad Calculator style keypads with built-in diplay and Max/Min limits



Technique Ideas Collection


These brochures offer ideas on Developing and Implementing solutions that can save you time and money.
		GP-Pro EX - Techniques for Upgrading to the Latest Models
		GP-Pro EX - Techniques for GP3000 Series
		GP-Pro EX - Reducing Screen Creation Time
		GP-Pro EX - Time-Saving Debugging
		GP-Pro EX - Equipment Cost Reduction
		GP-Pro EX - Adding Value to Equipment
		GP-Pro EX - Downtime Reduction
		GP-Pro EX - Automated Process Changeover Data Collection
		GP-Pro EX - Improving Production Efficiency
		GP-Pro EX - Techniques for Reducing Screen Creation Time Part II
		GP-Pro EX - Techniques for AGP3000 Series

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