Panasonic HL-C2 Series User manual

Preface
Thank you for purchasing Ultra High-Speed, High-Accuracy Laser Displacement
Sensor “HL-C2 Series”.
To fully use this product safely and properly, please read this manual carefully.
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1.
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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.
Ultra High-Speed, High-Accuracy
Laser Displacement Sensor
HL-C2 Series
User's Manual
ME-HLC2-09
2013.6
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ME-HLCSRS-09
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Laser Displacement Sensor
HL-C2 Series
User's Manual
RS-232C Communication Control
Ultra High-Speed, High-Accuracy
Laser Displacement Sensor
HL-C2 Series
User's Manual
ME-HLCSUSB-08
2013.6
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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.
Ultra High-Speed, High-Accuracy
Laser Displacement Sensor
HL-C2 Series
User's Manual
ME-HLCSAIM-08
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Intelligent Monitor AiM
ME-HLCSEN-02
2013.6
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Ultra High-Speed, High-Accuracy
Laser Displacement Sensor
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
1
1
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
1-2
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