This is a new series of articles on the Keyence Safety Controller GC-1000. We will start with the basics such as installing engineering tools, creating a new project, and initializing the CPU.

Let’s get started!

GC-1000?

The GC Series is a Solution that integrates all safety devices into one compact, easy-to-use system. Whether you need a few simple safety devices or complex safety setup needs, the GC Series can accommodate your needs.

Any safety device can be connected to this series, and the new GC-Link can be used to completely eliminate wiring.

The GC can be expanded to a maximum of 212 inputs and can optionally incorporate relay outputs.

Wiring

Here is the GC-1000 terminal block wiring diagram.

Layout

This is the Layout for GC-1000.

Download

To use CG1000, you need GC Configurator, so please download the tool from the link below.

https://www.keyence.co.jp/products/safety/safety-controller/gc/models/gc-1000/downloads/?mode=so

Install

Unzip the Zip File that was just downloaded from Keyence HP.

Run the setup.exe file inside.

Proceed with Next>.

Accept the license and proceed with Next>.

Proceed with Next>.

Start the installation of the tool with Install.

Just a second..

The Keyence USB Driver installation screen will appear on the way and proceed with Next>.

Done!Keyence USB Driver was also installed together.

That is OK.

Launch Application

After installation is complete, start GC Configurator.

CG Configurator has been Started!

Create new file

Create a new project with Create a new configuration file.

The hardware selection screen appears.

This article will use GC-1000, so choose GC1000 > enter Project Name > Ok to proceed.

Read out unit Configuration

Or you can get the CPU model directly from the hardware: connect the USB to the CPU and click on Read out unit Configuration.

Done!Unit type was obtained.

Configurator automatically selected GC-1000, Standard Mode.

Create a new project with Ok.

Done!New projects have been added.

Clear

Before starting a new project, it is better to do a Factory Reset of the hardware to reduce the number of problems.

Initialize all settings to initialize GC-1000.

The Default Password for GC-1000 is 1111.