Panasonic HG-F1 Series User manual

Pinpoint detection from
3 m 9.843 ft away
Laser Distance Sensor
HG-F1 SERIES
2022.12
Compact & Long Range
NEW
Certified by NRTL
Conforming to
FDA regulations

Laser Distance Sensor HG-F1 Series
Compact & Long Range
Compact & Long Range Laser Distance Sensor
600 mm
23.622 in
Compact & Long Range
Laser Distance Sensor HG-F1 series
Measurable range
250 to 3,000 mm
9.843 to 118.110 in
Measurable range
25 to 600 mm
0.984 to 23.622 in*
* Measurement center distance and measurement
range vary depending on product models.
Panasonic’s CMOS type
Micro Laser Distance Sensor HG-C series
NEW
250 mm
9.843 in
1,000 mm
39.370 in
2,000 mm
78.740 in
3,000 mm
118.110 in
Sensing distance can be numerically set.
The digital display enables pinpoint setting of the sensing distance in mm.
Beam axis can be adjusted easily.
Compact design
The beam axis can be adjusted easily by watching the beam spot in the
emitted beam spot check mode.
The compact laser distance sensor unit measures only
20 (W) × 44 (H) × 25 (D) mm 0.787 (W) × 1.732 (H) × 0.984 (D) in
(same shape as our HG-C series unit).
* Illustrated image of measuring distance
The laser distance sensor HG-F1 series features a lightweight and high-strength aluminum
diecast case with a built-in TOF sensor module.
The sensor unit boasts a compact and robust body and o󰀨ers a long-range sensing capability.
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Series name Model No.
Measurable range /
Measurement center
distance and
Measurement range
Beam diameter
(typical value) Repeatability
NEW
HG-F1 series HG-F1□250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 to 118.11 in
Approx. ø10 mm
ø0.394 in (at the
measuring distance of
1,000 mm 39.370 in)
±10 mm 0.394 in or less
HG-C series
HG-C1030□30±5 mm
1.181±0.197 in
Approx. ø50 μm
ø1.969 mil
10 μm
0.394 mil
HG-C1050□50±15 mm
1.969±0.591 in
Approx. ø70 μm
ø2.756 mil
30 μm
1.181 mil
HG-C1100□100±35 mm
3.937±1.378 in
Approx. ø120 μm
ø4.724 mil
70 μm
2.756 mil
HG-C1200□200±80 mm
7.874±3.150 in
Approx. ø300 μm
ø11.811 mil
200 μm
7.874 mil
HG-C1400□400±200 mm
15.748±7.874 in
Approx. ø500 μm
ø19.685 mil
300 μm 11.811 mil
(Measuring distance
200 to 400 mm
7.874 to 15.748 in)
800 μm 31.496 mil
(Measuring distance
400 to 600 mm
15.748 to 23.622 in)
* The sensing object used for the HG-F1 series was a sheet of white non-glossy paper measuring 200 × 200 mm 7.874 in ×
7.874 in and the sensing object used for the HG-C series was white ceramics.
* The beam diameter was dened as 1/e2(approx. 13.5%) of the center light intensity.
It is the size at a measuring distance of 1,000 mm 39.370 in in the case of the HG-F1 series or at the measurement center
distance in the case of the HG-C series.
HG-F1 SERIES
The HG-F1 series sensor is capable of long-distance sensing so it can perform detection
from above on a process line involving human workers or inside a robot’s operating range
from a distance.
Comparison of product series
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Compact & Long Range Laser Distance Sensor
Compact and robust aluminum diecast body
The HG-F1 series sensor has been downsized to about 80% of the previous long range
distance sensor model (EQ-500 series) by volume ratio.
The unit body is made of aluminum diecast so it is lightweight and robust.
Panasonic’s long
range distance sensor
EQ-500 series
HG-F1 series
Compact shape
20 (W) × 44 (H) × 25 (D) mm
0.787 (W) × 1.732 (H) × 0.984 (D) in
Actual measured value can be used for setting /
conrmation of the sensing distance.
BEFORE
AFTER
Adjustment of adjuster dial on each sensor
Easy setting with digital display
The sensor unit has a 7-segment display and enables the numerical setting of threshold values in mm.
When multiple sensor units are used, the conventional adjuster setting method requires the adjustment of each sensor in
actual usage condition. With the HG-F1 series, the distance (numeric value) set in the rst sensor unit can be used as a
guideline for setting the distance in the second and other sensor units.
If the sensing heights are the same, there is no need
to adjust each sensor in actual usage condition.
The value set in the rst sensor unit can be entered
in the other sensor units for easy setup.
Analog output capability
• Measured value can be output to an external
device. (Analog voltage / current)
• The analog scaling setting enables the acquisition
of data from a desired measurement range.
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Easy conrmation of sensing position
HG-F1 series
Panasonic’s Adjustable Range
Reective Photoelectric Sensor
EQ-500 series
Illustrated image of beam diameter
* The beam spot looks di󰀨erently depending on target materials, ambient conditions and distances.
* The above beam diameters are typical values. Conrm the appropriateness of the beam diameter in actual installation condition.
* The beam diameter may be a󰀨ected by the materials of surrounding objects and their distances.
* The typical beam diameter of the EQ-501 / EQ-511 is used as the diameter of the EQ-500 series.
In this mode, the beam emitting power is increased from the normal level and the beam ashes so that the beam spot
can be conrmed clearly even if the sensor unit is installed at a distance.
This mode facilitates the conrmation of the sensing position.
Emitted beam spot check mode
The beam spot is smaller than that of a conventional adjustable-range distance sensor. Therefore, the sensor resists the e󰀨ects of
the surrounding area and the sensor unit can be installed and positioned for detection through a narrow gap.
Narrow eld sensing
Power OFF During measurement Emitted beam spot check mode
0 m
0.5 m
1.640 ft
1 m
3.281 ft
1.5 m
4.921 ft
2 m
6.562 ft
2.5 m
8.202 ft
3 m
9.843 ft
ø4.7 mm
ø0.185 in ø20 mm
ø0.787 in
ø20.8 mm
ø0.819 in
ø70 mm
ø2.756 in
Flashes in 1-second intervals
for 2 minutes.
• Detection through a gap is
possible.
• Sensing position is easy to
check.
• Possible to detect small
workpieces.
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2-point teaching
2nd measurement
(Threshold value 2)
1st measurement
(Threshold value 1)
Threshold
value 1
Threshold
value 2
Reference
surface
* Set to Light-ON
Distance Distance
1-point teaching
Sensing
object
* Set to Light-ON
3-point teaching
Sensing
object 1
Sensing
object 2
Sensing
object 1
Sensing
object 2
3rd measurement
2nd measurement
Threshold
value 1
Threshold
value 2
1st measurement
* Set to Light-ON
Sensing
object 3
Distance
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
Compact & Long Range Laser Distance Sensor
Useful functions
This method performs one-point teaching
for the distance to the reference surface of
the sensing object and sets the value
obtained by subtracting the amount of
shift from the result in threshold value 1
and the value obtained by adding the
amount of shift to the result in threshold
value 2.
This method performs two-point teaching
(sensing objects 1 and 2) for the two
reference surfaces and sets the results in
threshold value 1 and threshold value 2.
This method performs three-point teaching
(sensing objects 1, 2 and 3) for the three
references surfaces and sorts the teaching
results in the descending order (Max, Middle,
Min). Then, it sets the intermediate value
between Min and Middle in threshold value 1
and sets the intermediate value between
Middle and Max in threshold value 2.
With an object below the sensor, press the TEACH key to set the valid range for distances via
threshold values. In addition, a single output can be used to judge whether two thresholds are
within the range of "Pass" and outside the range of "Fail."
Teaching function
Window comparator mode
Normal sensing mode
Keep pressing both keys for 3 seconds.
* The zero set indicator (yellow) will turn ON while the zero set is valid.
* If the zero set function is executed while the peak / bottom hold function is valid,
the held measurement value will be reset and the zero set function cannot be set.
* If the peak / bottom hold function is enabled while the zero set setting is valid, the
zero set setting will be cancelled.
* If an error occurs, the zero set function cannot be set.
* An external input can be used to set the zero set function.
+V
0 V
External
input
Control
output
Analog output
Selectable either
analog voltage output 0 to +5 V or
analog current output 4 to 20 mA
Analog ground (shielded)
Assign any one.
Teaching
Zero set
Emission stop
This function compulsorily sets the measured value to “zero.”
The zero point can be set at a desired value. It is useful
when measuring steps or tolerance with reference to the
height of a sensing object.
Zero set function
One of three functions, “zero set function,” “teaching
function” and “emission stopping function” can be assigned
to an external input line.
External input setting function
The threshold value is set automatically at
the midpoint between the two points
specied by teaching.
When the sensing object is located closer
to the sensor than the background object,
the threshold value for detection is set.
The threshold value is set on the
background object side with reference to the
sensing object. Use this method when there
is a long distance to the background object.
Basic teaching method
Background
object Sensing object
Distance
OFF
ON
TEACH
①
TEACH
②
① ②
Useful teaching method for when there is a very small object or background object.
< When using background object as reference >
Background
object
Distance
TEACH Threshold value
Teaching value
Use DOWN key for adjustment.
< When using sensing object as reference >
Sensing
object
Distance
Threshold value
Teaching value
Use UP key for adjustment.
TEACH
Limit teaching2-point teaching
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Applications
Detection of verticallyDetection of vertically
stacked objectsstacked objects
Discrimination of types ofDiscrimination of types of
molds / partsmolds / parts
Detection of remainingDetection of remaining
amount in hopperamount in hopper
Load presence conrmationLoad presence conrmation
Detection of parts through viewing portDetection of parts through viewing port
Detection of vehicle body positionDetection of vehicle body position
The timer operation can be selected from “o󰀨 delay timer”, “on delay timer”, “one-shot timer” and “no timer”.
The timer period can also be selected.*
Timer setting function
* The timer period can be selected from the following: 5 ms, 10 ms, 25 ms,
50 ms, 100 ms, 250 ms, 500 ms, 1,000 ms and 5,000 ms.
Shown above are application examples. Note that detection may not be possible in some cases due to the shapes, color, luster, etc. of
the workpieces used by the customer. Be sure to conrm proper operation with actual machines. If the sensors fail to detect, consult
our sales o󰀩ce in charge.
< Function >Extends the signal output for the set timer period.
< Usage > Useful when the connected device is slow to
respond and the ON time is required to be
extended.
O󰀨 delay timer
< Function >Overrides the signal output for the set timer
period after the detection.
< Usage > Useful when it is necessary to override temporary
signals or to provide control after a time lag.
On delay timer
< Function >Outputs the signal for the set timer period after
the detection.
< Usage > Useful when the signal duration needs to be
constant due to the condition of input from the
connected device. Also useful when the
temporary signal needs to be extended to a
certain time length.
One-shot timer
t: Timer period
t t
t t
t t
O󰀨 delay timer
Sensing level
On delay timer
One-shot timer
Conrmation of door parts Conrmation of door parts
installationinstallation
Detection of remainingDetection of remaining
amount of sheetamount of sheet
Detection of car seatsDetection of car seats
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ORDER GUIDE
OPTIONS
Appearance Measurable range Repeatability Beam diameter
(Note)
Model No.
NPN output PNP output
250 mm to 3,000 mm
9.843 in to 118.110 in
±10 mm ±0.394 in
or less
Approx. ø10 mm ø0.394 in
(typical)
(at the measuring distance
of 1,000 mm 39.370 in)
HG-F13A-A-N HG-F13A-A-P
Note: Thesevaluesweredenedbyusing1/e2(approx. 13.5%) of the center light intensity.
Duetoleaklightoutsidethedenedrange,themeasurementvaluesmaybea󰀨ectedifthereectancearoundthedetectingpointishigherthanthatofthe
detecting point.
Designation Model No. Description
Simple mounting bracket MS-HG-01 Foot angled mounting bracket
Simple mounting bracket
• MS-HG-01
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M3 (length 25 mm 0.984 in)
screws with washers (SPCC) are
attached.
WIRING DIAGRAMS
HG-F13A-A-PHG-F13A-A-N
* 1
Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor
or
• External input
Invalid: +8 V to +V DC or open
Valid: 0 to +1.2 V DC
Note: Insulate the unused terminals in order to prevent input errors and
short-circuits.
* 1
Non-voltage contact or PNP open-collector transistor
or
• External input
Invalid: 0 to +0.6 V DC or open
Valid: +4 V to +V DC
Note: Insulate the unused terminals in order to prevent input errors and
short-circuits.
PNP output typeNPN output type
Analog
input
device
24 V DC
±10%
(Brown) +V
(Pink) External input
(Black) Control output
(Blue) 0 V
(Gray) Analog output
(Shield) Analog ground
External
input *1 +
–
Load
Color code
+
–
Analog
input
device
24 V DC
±10%
(Brown) +V
Color code
(Black) Control output
(Blue) 0 V
(Gray) Analog output
(Shield) Analog ground
External
input *1
Load
(Pink) External input

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SPECIFICATIONS
Type NPN output type PNP output type
Item Model No. HG-F13A-A-N HG-F13A-A-P
Applicable regulations and
certications
CE Marking (EMC Directive, RoHS Directive), UKCA Marking (EMC Regulations, RoHS Regulations),
FDARegulations,TÜVSÜDNRTLcertication(USA,Canada)
Measurable range 250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in
Displayable range (Note 2) 200 to 3,300 mm 7.874 in to 129.921 in
Repeatability ±10 mm 0.394 in or less
Hysteresis 30 mm 1.181 in (default setting) Possible to vary up to 1 mm 0.039 in minimum in the PRO mode (Note 3)
Linearity ± 2% F.S. (Note 4) (at a measuring distance of 500 mm to 3,000 mm 19.685 in to 118.110 in)
Temperature characteristics 0.1%F.S./°C
Light source Redsemiconductorlaser:Class1[JIS/IEC/GB/KS/FDA(Note5)]
Maximum output: 0.39 mW, Peak emission wavelength: 680 nm 0.0268 mil
Beam diameter (Note 6) Approx. ø10 mm ø0.394 in (typical) (at the measuring distance of 1,000 mm 39.370 in)
Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10%, Ripple P-P 10%
Power consumption (Note 7) 40 mA or less (at 24 V DC supply voltage)
Control output
NPN open-collector transistor
• Maximum sink current: 50 mA
•
Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to 0 V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (At 50 mA sink current)
• Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less
PNP open-collector transistor
• Maximum source current: 50 mA
•
Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to +V)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (At 50 mA source current)
• Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less
Output
operation SwitchablebetweenLight-ON/Dark-ON,(Default:Light-ON)
Short-circuit
protection Incorporated (Auto reset type)
Analog output Switchablebetweenvoltageoutput/currentoutput(Default:voltageoutput)
Analog
voltage
output
Output range • In normal operation: 0 to +5 V Possible to set the distance range (Default: 250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in)
• When alarm occurs: Last value is held or the range is set to 0 V on the near point side and to +5.2 V on the far point side.
Output
impedance 100Ω
Analog
current
output
Output range • In normal operation: +4 to +20 mA Possible to set the distance range (Default: 250 to 3,000 mm 9.843 in to 118.110 in)
• When alarm occurs: Last value is held or the range is set to 0 mA on the near point side and to +20.8 mA on the far point side.
Output
impedance 250Ωorless
Response time Switchablebetween35ms/100ms/300ms/2,000ms(Default:100ms)
External input
NPN non-contact input
• Input condition
Invalid: +8 to + V DC or Open
Valid: 0 to +1.2 V DC
• Inputimpedance:approx.10kΩ
PNP non-contact input
• Input condition
Invalid: 0 to +0.6 V DC or Open
Valid: +4 to +V DC
• Inputimpedance:approx.10kΩ
External input function Switchable between zero set, teaching, or emission stop (Default: zero set)
Teaching function Switchablebetweennormalsensingmode(2-point/limit)orwindowcomparatormode(1-point/2-point/3-point)
(Default: Normal sensing mode)
Timer function SwitchablebetweenOFF/ONdelay/OFFdelay/one-shot(Default:OFF)
Timer period Switchablebetween5ms/10ms/25ms/50ms/100ms/250ms/500ms/1,000ms/5,000ms(Default:5ms)
Pollution degree 2
Overvoltage category Category I
Ambient altitude (Note 8) 2,000 m 6561.680 ft or less
Environmental
resistance
Protection IP67 (IEC)
Ambient temperature -10to+45°C+14to113°F(Nodewcondensationoricingallowed),Storage:-20to+60°C-4to140°F
Ambient humidity 35 to 85% RH, Storage: 35 to 85% RH
Ambient illuminance Incandescentlight:3,000ℓxorlessatthelight-receivingface
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (period: 1 min.) frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500m/s2acceleration(approx.50G)inX,YandZdirectionsthreetimeseach
Cable 0.2 mm25-core composite cable, 2 m 6.562 ft long
Cable extension Extension up to total 10 m 32.808 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable
Material Enclosure: Aluminum die-cast, Front cover: Acrylic, Cable: PVC
Weight Netweight:approx.85g,Grossweight:approx.130g
Notes:1)Unlessotherwisespecied,measurementconditionsareasfollows:Powersupplyvoltageof24VDC,ambienttemperatureof+20°C+68°F, response
time of 100 ms, and measuring distance of 1,000 mm 39.370 in. The target object is a 200 mm × 200 mm 7.874 in ×7.874 in white non-glossy paper.
Perform measurement 30 minutes after turning on the power supply.
2) When an object is detected, the range of numerical values that appear on the digital display is regarded as the displayable distance. When zero setting
is performed, the displayable distance varies depending on the zero setting distance.
3) Changing the hysteresis may result in unstable sensing. After making a change, perform operation check using actual equipment.
4) F.S. (full scale) represents a range from 0 mm to 3,000 mm 0 in to 118.110 in.
5) This product complies with the FDA regulations (FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) in accordance with FDA Laser Notice No. 56, except for complying
with IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.
 6)Thebeamdiameterisdenedas1/e2(approx.13.5%)ofthecenterlightintensity.Duetoleaklightoutsidethedenedrange,themeasurementvalues
maybea󰀨ectedifthereectancearoundthedetectingpointishigherthanthatofthedetectingpoint.
7) Analog output is not included.
8) Do not use or store this product in environments where ambient air is pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at an altitude
of 0 m.

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SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
Sensingeldcharacteristics
Emitted beam characteristics Correlation between material and sensing distance
Linearity error by sensing object color
*Besuretoconrmproperconditioninactualinstallationcondition.
ø4.7 mm ø0.185 in
ø3.2 mm ø0.126 in
ø7.9 mm
ø0.311 in
ø14.4 mm
ø0.567 in
ø20.8 mm
ø0.819 in
Distance L (mm in)
0
2,000
78.740
1,000
39.370
500 19.685
250 9.843
3,000
118.110
4,000
157.480
Setting distance L (mm in)
20
0.787 10 0.394 0 10 0.394 20 0.787 20 0.787 10 0.394 0 10 0.394 20 0.787
0
500
19.685
1,000
39.370
1,500
59.055
2,000
78.740
2,500
98.425
3,000
118.110
3,500
137.795
4,000
157.480
0
500
19.685
1,000
39.370
1,500
59.055
2,000
78.740
2,500
98.425
3,000
118.110
3,500
137.795
4,000
157.480
Setting distance L (mm in)
Gray:
Horizontal
direction
White:
Horizontal
direction
Gray:
Vertical
direction
White:
Vertical
direction
Operating position ℓ (mm in)
Center TopBottom
Operating position ℓ (mm in)
Center RightLeft
* White: Non-glossy paper (200 ×200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in,
N9 to N9.5, reflectance: approx. 80%)
Gray: Non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in,
N5, reflectance: 19.27%)
* White: Non-glossy paper (200 ×200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in
,
N9 to N9.5, reflectance: approx. 80%)
Gray: Non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in,
N5, reflectance: 19.27%)
L
ℓ
L
ℓ
Sensing distance L (mm in)
White paper
Gray paper
Plywood board
Corrugated cardboard
Tire
White paper
Gray paper
Plywood board
Corrugated cardboard
Tire
Sensing distance L (mm in)
2,400
94.488
2,450
96.457
2,500
98.425
2,550
100.394
2,600
102.362
900
35.433
950
37.402
1,000
39.370
1,050
41.339
1,100
43.307
Measuring distance (mm in)
Error (% F.S.)
−3
−2
−1
0
1
2
3
3,000
118.110
2,750
108.268
2,500
98.425
2,250
88.583
2,000
78.740
1,750
68.898
1,500
59.055
1,250
49.213
1,000
39.370
750
29.528
500
19.685
250
9.843
0
White
Gray
* White: Non-glossy paper (200 ×200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in
, N9 to N9.5, reflectance: approx. 80%)
Gray: Non-glossy paper (200 × 200 mm 7.874 × 7.874 in, N5, reflectance: 19.27%)
• Horizontal (lateral) direction • Vertical (perpendicular) direction
• Setting distance: 2,500 mm 98.425 in• Setting distance: 1,000 mm 39.370 in