Panasonic HL-G1 Series User manual

ME-HLG1DP(05)
USER'S MANUAL
Compact Laser Displacement Sensor
HL-G1 Series (Console-dedicated Version)

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Introduction
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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 0
Table of Contents ...............................................................................................................1
1. Introduction of HL-G1 Dedicated Console ......................................................... 2
1-1 Using GT Series for HL-G1 Series................................................................................ 2
1-2 Applicable Programmable Display Models.................................................................... 3
1-3 Steps to Introduce Dedicated Console.......................................................................... 4
2. Nomenclature ..................................................................................................... 5
3. Acquiring and Writing Screen Data .................................................................... 6
3-1 Use Condition ............................................................................................................... 6
3-2 Downloading Dedicated Software................................................................................. 9
3-3 Installation of GT Virtual UART Driver......................................................................... 10
3-4 Writing Screen Data.................................................................................................... 14
4. Sensor Connections and Initial Settings .......................................................... 15
4-1 Mounting Console....................................................................................................... 15
4-2 Connecting Dedicated Console to HL-G1................................................................... 16
4-3 HL-G1 Settings ........................................................................................................... 17
4-4 Changing and Saving Display Language of Console .............................................................. 18
5. Screen Configuration and Basic Operation...................................................... 19
5-1 Top Menu Screen and Basic Buttons.......................................................................... 19
5-2 Basic Console Operation ............................................................................................ 20
5-3 Console-dedicated Functions ..................................................................................... 23
6. Screen Transition Charts.................................................................................. 25
6-1 GT02 Screen Transition.............................................................................................. 25
6-2 GT12 Screen Transition.............................................................................................. 28
7. Procedure for Deleting GT_USB Driver ........................................................... 31

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1. Introduction of HL-G1 Dedicated Console
1-1 Using GT Series for HL-G1 Series
The HL-G1□□-S-J Compact Laser Displacement Sensor (a high-functional
model of the HL-G1 Series) will work as a dedicated console or USB/RS-485
converter if the Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's GT-series Programmable
Display is connected to the HL-G1□□-S-J and dedicated screen data is written
to the Programmable Display. The setting and monitoring software tool HL-G1SMI
is available to the HL-G1□□-S-J while HL-G1□□-S-J is used as a
USB/RS-485 converter.
■Used as Dedicated Console
By writing dedicated screen data to the Programmable Display, sensor head
settings can be made to and measurement values can be monitored from the
HL-G1□□-S-J as a dedicated console under remote control.
The number of sensor heads operable varies with the GT-series model.
For information on the applicable models and number of sensor heads operable,
refer to "1-2 Applicable Programmable Display Models."
■Used as RS-485 Console
A USB/RS-485 converter is required when using the setting and monitoring
software tool HL-G1SMI through a personal computer (PC) for HL-G1-series
sensor heads. The GT Series can be used as a USB/RS-485 converter.
The GT Series will be available as a converter after dedicated screen data is
written to the GT Series.
Settings and monitoring will be available with a maximum of 16 sensor heads
connected in the case of the HL-G1SMI.
When the GT Series is used as a converter, the control screen of the GT Series
and communication behaviors of the sensor heads will be temporarily suspended
while the PC is in communication with the sensor heads.

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1-2 Applicable Programmable Display Models
Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's GT-series Programmable Display (any of the
following models sold separately) can be used as a dedicated console by connecting
the Programmable Display to the high-functional model (HL-G1□□-S-J) of the
HL-G1 Compact Laser Displacement Sensor and writing dedicated screen data to
the Programmable Display.
The dedicated console makes it possible to make sensor head settings and monitor
measurement values remotely.
GT-series Programmable Display models applicable
Applicable series names ··················· GT02 or GT12 Series
Power supply voltage ······················· 24 VDC
Communications port ······················· RS-485 (RS-422)
SD card memory slot ······················· None (or not used)
Products applicable
No. of connection
units
Product
name Screen Backlight Body color Product no.
Pure black AIG02GQ14D
GT02G Green/Orange/Red Hairline silver AIG02GQ15D
Pure black AIG02MQ14D
Single
connection GT02M
3.8-inch
STN
240 x 96
dots White /Pink/ Red Hairline silver AIG02MQ15D
AIG12GQ04D
Pure black AIG12GQ14D
AIG12GQ05D
GT12G Green/Orange/Red
Hairline silver AIG12GQ15D
AIG12MQ04D
Pure black AIG12MQ14D
AIG12MQ05D
Multi connection
(1 to 4 units)
GT12M
4.6-inch
STN
320 x 120
dots White /Pink/ Red
Hairline silver AIG12MQ15D
• The GT02□Series can control only a single sensor head when it is used as a
dedicated console and up to 16 sensor heads when it is used as a USB/RS485
converter.
• The GT12□Series can control up to four sensor heads when it is used as a
dedicated console and up to 16 sensor heads when it is used as a USB/RS485
converter.
For information on the installation and connection of the GT Series, download the
GT-series User's Manual. Read the manual carefully and be sure you understand the
information provided before attempting to install and operate the GT Series.
GT02 Series measurement
value display
GT12 Series measurement value display
(with four HL-G1 units connected)

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1-3 Steps to Introduce Dedicated Console
This section provides brief information on the introduction of the GT Series as a
dedicated console.
For the procedure in detail, refer to "3. Acquiring and Writing Screen Data”.
●Preparation
• PC connected to the Internet
* For the operating environment of the PC, refer to "GT-series User's Manual"
(p. 1-9).
• USB cable (for A-to-mini B-connector connection)
• Power supply for Programmable Display (24 VDC)
●Writing HL-G1-dedicated screen data to the GT-series
Acquiring and writing screen data
[1] Downloading dedicated software
[2] Writing screen data to the GT Series
●Using GT Series as HL-G1-dedicated console.
Connecting the console to the sensor head and making initial settings
[1] Installation: See 4-1.
[2] Connecting the dedicated console to the HL-G1: See 4-2.
[3] Making HL-G1 settings: See 4-3.
[4] Changing and saving the display language of the console: See 4-4.
Console operation
[1] Basic operation: See 5-6.
[2] Console-dedicated function: See 5-7.
[3] Setting of each function and measurement value display (list of screen
transition) : See 6.
●Used as USB/RS-485 converter
[1] Installation: See 4-1.
[2] Connection of PC and GT Series to HL-G1: See 4-2.
The PC and GT are connected with USB cable and the GT and HL-G1 are
connected with RS-485 cable.
[3] HL-G1 settings: See 4-3.
For each function of the sensor head, refer to the "HL-G1-series User's Manual”.

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2. Nomenclature
GT02 Series
GT12 Series
The SD memory card slot or internal battery is not used in the case of using either one of the
above as a dedicated console for the HL-G1 Series.
Front view Side view Rear view
Operation mode setting switch
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
MODE
SW No.
1
3
2
4
Reserved (not used)
Function
Not allowed to go to
system menu
Reserved (not used)
Always turned OFF
Always turned OFF
OFF ON
Movement
possible
Movement
prohibited
COM. Port Battery cover Battery holder
Operation mode
setting switch
Side view
USB connector
(mini B)
Operation mode setting switch
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
MODE
COM. Port
SD card
memory slot Battery cover Battery holder
Operation mode
setting switch
USB connector
(mini B)
Front view Side view Rear viewSide view
SW No.
1
3
2
4
Reserved (not used)
Function
Not allowed to go to
system menu
Reserved (not used)
Always turned OFF
Always turned OFF
OFF ON
Movement
possible
Movement
prohibited

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3. Acquiring and Writing Screen Data
3-1 Use Condition
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3-2 Downloading Dedicated Software
Download the applicable data file of dedicated software according to the
communications method (RS-422 or RS-485) and the GT-series model to be used.
The following data files are available.
Applicable
model
Applicable
product
number
Dedicated software Remarks
AIG02GQ14D
GT02G AIG02GQ15D
AIG02MQ14D
GT02M AIG02MQ15D
Screen Data for Programmable
Display GT02
Used to
operate a
single sensor
head
AIG12GQ04D
AIG12GQ14D
AIG12GQ05D
GT12G
AIG12GQ15D
AIG12MQ04D
AIG12MQ14D
AIG12MQ05D
GT12M
AIG12MQ15D
Screen Data for Programmable
Display GT12
Used to
operate a
number of
sensor heads
1Go to the download page from the top page of Panasonic Industrial
Devices SUNX's website.
http://panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
2Download the applicable data file from the page for "HL-G1-series
Compact Laser Displacement Sensor".
3The downloading file is compressed (in zip). Uncompress the file in an
appropriate folder.

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3-3 Installation of GT Virtual UART Driver
The GT Virtual UART driver is required when writing screen data from the PC.
Therefore, the GT Virtual UART driver must be installed to the PC before writing
screen data. In addition, the GT Virtual UART driver will work as a COM port
driver for the HL-G1SMI in the case of using the GT as a USB/RS485 converter.
The conventional GT_USB driver, if already installed, must be deleted before
installing the GT Virtual UART driver. For the procedure in detail, refer to
"7. Procedure for Deleting GT_USB Driver."
●Installation to PC (with Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system)
1Wire a DC power supply to the GT, and connect the PC and GT over
USB cable.
2The PC will automatically recognize the USB driver, and a new hardware
detection wizard will be displayed. Click "Check later."
3Select "Control Panel" in the Start menu.

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4Select "System and Security" in the Control Panel.
5Select "System" in the System and Securityl.
6Select "Device Manager" in the System.
The User Account Control window will be displayed. Click "Continue
(C)."

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7Right-click "Panasonic GT" in the Device Manager window, and select
"Update Driver."
8The Update Driver window will be displayed. Click "Browse my computer
for driver software (R)."
9A list of drivers will appear. Select the folder copied and expanded in
steps (1) and (2), and click "Next (N)."

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10 The Windows Security window will be displayed. Click "Install this driver
(I).
11 The Update Complete window will be displayed. Click "Close (C)."
The installation of the GT Virtual UART driver to the PC will be completed at
this stage.

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3-4 Writing Screen Data
1Click the "GTDownLoader.exe" in the folder where the file has been
expanded.
2The message "Execute Download?" will be displayed in the prompt
screen for the screen data. Select the COM port where GT is connected,
and click the "OK" button.
3A progress screen will be displayed. Wait until the transfer of the data is
completed.
4Click the "OK" button on completion of data transfer.
5End.

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4. Sensor Connections and Initial Settings
4-1 Mounting Console
For the installation of the GT Series in detail, refer to "Chapter 3 Installation and
Wiring" of the "GT-series User's Manual”.
Use the four mounting brackets and four mounting screws provided and mount the
console to the mounting plate.
GT02 Series
GT12 Series
(1) Insert the unit into the mounting plate.
(2)
Attach the mounting brackets to the grooves of the unit, and slide and fix the
brackets. Tighten the screws and fix the unit to the mounting plate securely.
Note 1) Use a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver.
Note 2) Screw tightening torque of 0.2 to 0.3 N·m
Note 3) Do not tighten the screws in excess, or otherwise the front
panel may deform and the touch switch cannot work
properly. Be sure to keep the above torque range.
Enlarged view
Phillips screwdriver
Make sure that the
direction of the
screw is correct.
(1) Insert the unit into the mounting plate.
(2)
Attach the mounting brackets to the grooves of the unit.
Tighten the screws and fix the unit to the mounting plate securely.
Note 1) Use a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver.
Note 2) Screw tightening torque of 0.2 to 0.3 N·m
Note 3) Do not tighten the screws in excess, or otherwise the front
panel may deform and the touch switch cannot work
properly. Be sure to keep the above torque range.
Enlarged view
Phillips screwdriver
Make sure that the
direction of the
screw is correct.
Insert the screw to
the end.

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4-2 Connecting Dedicated Console to HL-G1
For general handling information on the GT Series, refer to the GT-series User’s
Manual.
●Connecting GT12 Series to HL-G1 (More than a single HL-G1 unit over
RS-485)
• Up to four HL-G1 units can be connected.
• The console will be the terminator. Connect the ground terminal "E" to the signal
"-RD”.
• Set the “Terminating resistor selection” for the terminating HL-G1 unit only,
while turn OFF the terminating resistor for each intermediate HL-G1 unit
connected through a bus line.
• The shield of each HL-G1 extension cable is connected to the signal ground (SG)
of the sensor head. Connect the shield to the 0 V (-) terminal of the power supply
for the console.
Wire the SD and RD signal lines according to the diagram as shown
below.
(+SD and -SD are connected with a twisted pair cable and so are
+RD and -RD.)
• Short-circuit the +SD + RD terminals and -SD and -RD terminals.
• Connect the +SD and +RD terminals on the HL-G1 side and the
+SD and +RD terminals on the console side.
• Connect the -SD and -RD terminals on the HL-G1 side and the -SD
and -RD terminals on the console side.
・Used as USB/RS-485 converter
connect the PC and GT over USB cable.
Terminator
OFF
HL-G1 unit
Sensor No.01
T
erminator
OFF
T
erminator
ON
Dedicated console
HL-G1 unit
Sensor No.02
HL-G1 unit
Sensor No.04
24 VDC
COM. port
connector
(Green) +SD
(Sky Blue) -SD
(Orange) +RD
(Yellow) -RD
(Shield)
(Green) +SD
(Sky Blue) -SD
(Orange) +RD
(Yellow) -RD
(Shield)
(Green) +SD
(Sky Blue) -SD
(Orange) +RD
(Yellow) -RD
(Shield)
GT Series
Connector terminal

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4-3 HL-G1 Settings
Before using the compact console (GT-series unit) for communication with the
HL-G1, select and set communications conditions on the HL-G1 side according to
the communications specifications.
●HL-G1 Settings for communications conditions
COM Settings
Item GT02 Series
(single-unit connections only)
GT12 Series
(for multi-unit connections)
Terminating resistor
selection R3 (see note 1)
Sensor No. Optional Specify 01 through 04 in sequence
(see note 2)
Baud rate 38400bps (initial value)
Connection mode Multiple RS-485 [485-M] (initial value)
Note 1: Terminating resistor selection from R1 or R2 may improve
communication condition depending on the characteristics and length of
the cable in use or the number of sensors connected.
Do not set the termination resistor for any sensor other than that located
as terminator.
Note 2: Set the sensor numbers beginning with 01 in sequence if the sensors are
connected over RS-485. If the sensor numbers are not consecutive, they
will not be recognized and the sensors will not operate correctly.
Note 3: Sensor number settings will be required when using the HL-G1 as a
dedicated console. Up to 16 units can be connected if the units are used as
USB/RS-485 converters, in which case, however, be sure to set sensor
numbers in sequence beginning with 01 with no duplication.
HL-G1 setting procedure
Example) In this example, sensor head number 01 is set as terminator and used over
RS-485.
2 s
Terminating
resistor selection
Sensor No.
Baud rate
Connection
mode
R3
RS-485
Multiple
input
38400
bps
Sensor
No. 01

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4-4 Changing and Saving Display Language of Console
The console screen will display in English when the console is started with the
sensor head connected after screen data is written.
Environment settings for the console are required to change the displayed language
on the screen.
The settings are saved in the sensor. Execute the Save command after making the
settings. The settings will be lost with the sensor head turned OFF if the settings are
not saved.
When the sensor head is initialized, the displayed language will return to English.
In that case, set the language again and save it.
●Switching language
Select "Environment Setting”.
Select "Console Setting”.
Select the displayed language from
"Language”.
●Saving language settings
Select “Pro7 system” in “Sensor Setting Menu.”
(Make “No. 1” if the motel is the GT12.)
Select "Save”.
The prompt message to save the setting contents of
the entire memory will be displayed. Select "Yes" to
save the contents.
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