Panasonic HL-C2 Series User manual

Preface
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Whole USER’S MANUAL Construction
The HL-C2 Series is prepared for the following user’s manuals.
Read them as necessary.
HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL (PDF)
This manual describes cautions for using HL-C2 Series, and
installation method, operation method, function details,
specifications, maintenance and inspection method of
system components (controller, sensor head).
HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL: RS-232C Communication Control (PDF)
The manual describes various commands for controlling the
system by PLC or PC using RS-232C communication.
Please read this manual before an evaluation test for system
configuration or programming. Please read “HL-C2
Series USER’S MANUAL”for functional details of the
system.
HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL: USB Communication Control (PDF)
The manual describes API for controlling the system by PLC
or PC using USB communication.
Please read this manual before an evaluation test for system
configuration or programming. Please read “HL-C2
Series USER’S MANUAL”for functional details of the
system.
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USB Communication Control

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HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL: Ethernet Communication Control
(PDF)
This manual explains various settings to acquire
measurement information of the HL-C2 system by PLC
using Ethernet communication.
For detailed explanation concerning the system’s functions,
precautions for use, etc., refer to the separate “HL-C2
Series USER’S MANUAL”.
■USER’S MANUAL for Intelligent Monitor AiM
The Intelligent Monitor AiM, which contains various useful functions in
addition to the compact programmable display, is available when developing
PC-based system.
HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL: Intelligent Monitor AiM (PDF)
This manual is included as a PDF file in the Intelligent
Monitor AiM, which can be downloaded on our Internet
website.
This manual describes installation method, operation
method, functional details and error messages of the
software.
It also describes an evaluation analysis of HL-C2 Series or
use of buffering function and received light intensity
waveform display function, which are useful for optimum
system setting.
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HL-C2 Series
User's Manual
Ethernet Communication Control

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Manual Construction
1
2
1
2
This chapter provides cautions for safe and correct
operation of the product. Be sure to read this chapter.
Preface
Communication
Tool Software
Configurator WD
General
Description
This chapter explains the general description of
Ethernet
.
This chapter explains settings of communication tool
software Configurator WD.

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Contents
Whole USER’S MANUAL Construction
················································· 1
Manual Construction······················ 3
Contents ····································· 4
Safety Precautions ························ 5
For Correct Use···························· 6
Correct Handling··························· 6
Cautions on Handling Laser Light ····· 6
Standards···································· 6
1General description ···········1-1
1-1 Ethernet Specifications ············1-2
1-2 Ethernet Communication Settings
···············································1-3
2Communication Tool Software
Configurator WD··················2-1
2-1 Setting Items ·························2-2
2-2 Operation Method···················2-5

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Safety Precautions
This product is intended to detect the objects and does not have the control
function to ensure safety such as accident prevention.
Do not use the product as a sensing device to protect human body.
Please use the products that comply with local laws and standards for human
body protection specified by e.g., OSHA, ANSI and IEC.
Please read this manual carefully before using the product and use it
correctly.
■Symbol Indications
This manual uses symbols to indicate safety precautions, instructions, and
reference.
Before reading this manual, fully understand the meanings of these
indications.
“WARNING” indicates the possibility that death or
serious injury could result if a handling error occurs.
“CAUTION” indicates the possibility that the user could
be injured or property could be damaged if a handling
error occurs.
“CHECK” indicates any instructions or precautions for
using the system.
“REFERENCE” indicates any hints for operation, detail
explanations, or references.
“TECHNIQUE” indicates useful conditions or techniques
(know-how) for operation of the system.
●Install a fail-safe device when the product is used for the purpose that
has a possibility of physical injury or serious extended damage.
●Do not use the product in the atmosphere of flammable gas, to prevent
explosion.
●Use the product within specifications.
Abnormal heat or smoke generation may occur.
●Do not disassemble or remodel the product. Electrical shock or smoke
generation may occur.
●Connect the electric wire securely with the terminal screws.
Imperfect connection may cause abnormal heat or smoke generation.
●Do not touch the terminal during energization of the product, to prevent
electrical shock.

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For Correct Use
This operation manual explains a variety of settings that enable PLCs to
acquire measurement information on the HL-C2 System over Ethernet
communication.
Please read “HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL” (separate volume) for a
detailed description of each system function and information on operational
precautions.
Correct Handling
For the items listed below, refer to “HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL”
(separate volume).
・
Installation Environment
・
Use Environment
・
Measures to Noise
・
Warming Up Time
・
Insulation Resistance and Voltage Resistance
・
Power Supply
・
Instantaneous Power Failure
・
Grounding
・Installation
Cautions on Handling Laser Light
Refer to “HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL”.
Standards
Refer to “HL-C2 Series USER’S MANUAL”.

1-1
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General description
This chapter explains the general description of Ethernet.
1-1 Ethernet Specifications ···················1-2
1-2 Ethernet Communication Settings ····· 1-3

Chapter 1 General description
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1
1-1 Ethernet Specifications
Interface RJ45
Transmission
specifications
Baud rate
10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Transmission method Baseband
Max. segment length 100m
Support command
MEWTOCOL (Master)
iQSS-supporting MC protocol
communication (Sensor slave node)
MC Protocol (Master)
Support tool Configurator WD (Ver. 1.63 or later)
MEWTOCOL: Supports MEWTOCOL-COM communication.
iQSS supporting: An iQ Sensor solution of Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
MC protocol: Used to write data from the HL-C21C to memories of
PLCs manufactured by Mitsubishi Electric Corp. This protocol supports
QnA-compatible 3E frame commands.
HUB
Support tool: Configurator WD
Command
Response
HL-C21C
PC
HL-C21C
HL-C21C

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1-2 Ethernet Communication Settings
Communication Tool Software Configurator WD
To perform Ethernet communication, use the communication tool
software Configurator WD to make communication settings.
To make HL-C21C settings, install the Configurator WD first.
* The user can download the Configurator WD for free from our website.
By communication settings, the measurement data can be automatically
written to the PLC register.
HUB
measurement
Ethernet
Register
DT100
DT101
DT102
:
:
:
:
:
DT110
DT111
DT112
:
:
Automatically written
Automatically written
measurement

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MEMO

2-1
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2
Communication Tool Software
Configurator WD
This chapter explains settings of communication tool software
Configurator WD
2-1 Setting Items ·····················2-2
2-2 Operation Method ···············2-5

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2-1 Setting Items
The Configurator WD makes it possible to change the following setting
items.
Settings IP address
Item
Content
Default value
Automatic
getting of IP
address
Acquires the IP address from the DHCP
server if [Get IP Address to auto] is selected.
Sets the IP address m
anually if [Use this IP
Address] is selected.
Use this IP
Address
Unit Name
Used to set the unit name of the HL-C21C.
HL-C2
IP Address
Used to set the IP address for the HL-C21C.
Set an IP address other than
0.*.*.*, 255.*.*.*, *.*.*.0 and *.*.*.255.
192.168.1.5
Subnet Mask
The netmask of the HL-C21C
255.255.255.0
Default
Gateway
The gateway to the HL-C21C 192.168.1.1
Protocol Mode
Item
Content
Default value
Action Mode
Set the connecting operating
mode for the HL-C21C.
Select the standard mode or
iQSS mode.
Normal
Command
Receive
Setting
Communication
Mode
−
HL-C2
Command
UDP-Server
Setting
(Source Port
No.)
Set the port number from the
range that the HL-C21C
opens.
Setting range: 1024-65535
(The setting will be fixed if
the iQSS mode is selected.)
9094
Measurement
Value Output
Setting
Communication
Mode
Set the communication mode
for the HL-C21C.
Select [MEWTOCOL] or
[MCprotocol].
(The setting is fixed to
[MCprotocol] if the iQSS
mode is selected.)
MEWTOCOL
Destination Unit
Number
Set the destination unit
number of the
communicating device.
Setting range: 1-99
1
Timeout
(*1)
Set the timeout period in
units of milliseconds.
Setting range: 1-10000
500

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Item
Content
Default value
Measurement
Value Output
Setting
Destination IP
Address
Set the IP address of the
communicating device
Set an IP address other than
0.*.*.*, 255.*.*.*, *.*.*.0
and
*.*.*.255.
192.168.1.10
Destination Port
No.
Set the destination port
number of the
communicating device.
Setting range: 1024-65535
9094
Source Port No.
Set the source port number
of the communicating device
Setting range: 0,1024-65535
9095
Output
Set the information to be
acquired.
Refer to the content of output
under "Allocations of Output
Destination Register."
1:Head A
Received Light
Intensity
OUT Meas.
Value Precision
Set [Single] or [Double].
[Single]: 32-bit IEEE
single-precision type
[Double]: 64-bit IEEE
double-precision type
Double
Output Register
Set the top register to
allocate output data.
Setting range: 0-9000
100
Output Interval
(*1)
Set the output refresh
interval in units of
milliseconds.
Setting range: 1-15000
1000
Continuous
Output Startup
Set the automatic output
refresh.
Select "on" or "off." (The
setting is fixed to "on" if the
iQSS mode is selected.)
on
*1: The actual minimum interval varies with the connecting device and
content of output. Communication is processed at best effort if the
set value is less than the minimum possible actual time.

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Data Allocations to Output Destination Register
Example: The output destination register is set to DT100.
Register
number
Content Remarks
DT100 Output Setting
1:Head A Received Light Intensity
Refreshes data on the head A received light intensity.
2:OUT1 Measurement Value
Refreshes data on the OUT1 measurement value.
3:Head A/B Received Light Intensity
Refreshes data on
the head A received light intensity
and head B received light intensity.
4:OUT 1/2 Measurement Value
Refreshes data on the
OUT 1 measurement value and
OUT 2 measurement value.
5:OUT 1/2 Measurement Value & outputs state
Refreshes data on the OUT 1 measurement value,
OUT
2 measurement value, OUT 1 state and OUT 2 state.
6:Output Setting of No.0 to 4
Refreshes data on the head A received light intensity,
head B received light intensity, OUT 1 measurement
value, OUT 2 measuremen
t value, OUT 1 state, and
OUT 2 state.
7:OUT1 outputs state
Refreshes data on the OUT 1 state.
8:OUT 1/2 outputs state
Refreshes data on the OUT 1 state and OUT 2 state.
DT101 Head A Received
Light Intensity 0 to 1023
DT102
DT103
DT104
DT105
OUT1
Measurement
Value
[Single]: Uses 32 bits of DT102 and DT103.
[Double]: Uses 64 bits of DT102 to DT105.
(-999.999999 to 999.999999)
* Precision loss will occur when an alarm goes off if
[Single] is used.
DT106 OUT1 Outputs
State
Bit7-5
−
Bit4
Alarm output (0: Off / 1: On)
Bit3
Strobe output (0: Off / 1: On)
Bit2
Judgment HI output (0: Off / 1: On)
Bit1
Judgment GO output O (0: Off / 1: On)
Bit0
Judgment LO output (0: Off / 1: On)
DT107
Head B Received
Light Intensity
DT101: Refer to the head A received light intensity.
DT108
DT109
DT110
DT111
OUT2
Measurement
Value
DT102-105: Refer to the “OUT 1 M
easurement
Value”.
DT112
OUT2 Outputs State
DT106: Refer to the “OUT 1 Outputs State”.

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2-2 Operation Method
This section explains the following operation method of the Configurator WD.
Search Unit
Take the following procedure to search for the HL-C21C connected to
the network.
1Select the [Search] menu or click the [Search Unit] button.
* Search for Panasonic devices connected to the network.
Change in IP Address Settings
Take the following procedure to change the IP address settings in the
HL-C21C.
1Select the HL-C2 in which the setting changes are to be made from the
unit search results.
2Click [Setting IP Address] or click the right mouse button and select
[Setting IP Address].
If the following screen appears, select the HL-C2 in which the
setting changes are to be made.
Search Unit
Setting IP Address

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3Set the IP address.
* Make IP address settings according to the network environment in
use.
4Press the [OK] button.
Click the [OK] button when the following screen appears.
5Run [Search Unit] again to search for the HL-C21C.
Search Unit

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Settings for Ethernet Communication Environment
You can set the measurement information to be automatic acquisition
and communication settings to match the (PLC) control devices to be
connected.
1Select the HL-C2 in which the setting changes are to be made.
2Select [Communication Setting] in the [Edit] menu or click the right
mouse button and select [Communication Setting].
3Make necessary communication settings according to the connecting
device.
Click the [OK] button after change of setting.
Connecting device
Protocol Mode
Action
mode
Communication
mode
Others
MEWTOCOL-supporting
PLC
Normal MEWTOCOL
See 2-1.
Setting
Items
iQSS-supporting PLC
iQSS
MC protocol (fixed)
MC protocol-supporting
PLC
Normal MC protocol

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MEWTOCOL-supporting PLC (Panasonic’s FP Series)