Panasonic LP-GS Series Installation instructions

LP-GS series
LP-RC series
LP-RF series
LP-RV series
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Laser Marker
Serial Communication
Command Guide
LP-400/V compatible mode

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Preface
Thank you for purchasing our product.
For full use of this product safely and properly, please read this document carefully.
This product has been strictly checked and tested prior to its delivery. However, please make sure that this product
operates properly before using it. In case that the product becomes damaged or does not operate as specified in this
document, contact the dealer you purchased from or our sales office.
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1. Before using this product, or before every starting operation, please confirm the correct functioning and performance
of this product.
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Cautions in Handling
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always
observe the following safety precautions.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the
denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specific operating procedure that must be performed carefully.
DANGER
• Never look at laser beam directly, through lens or
through any other optical components. Laser beam
radiation into the eye causes blindness or serious
damage to the eye.
Not only the direct beam of laser, but also diffused
reflected beam is harmful.
• Never touch laser beam and avoid human skin, clothing and any other
flammable object from laser beam exposure directly.
Burning into deep skin might result and there is a risk of fire.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
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WARNING
• Do not use this product anywhere where fire is strictly prohibited, near inflammable gas, objects or organic
solvents such as thinner or gasoline, or in dusty place. There is a risk of fire.
• Do not use this product except for water-resistant part in wet place. In addition, never conduct wiring or
maintenance work with wet hands or when the product surface is wet. Otherwise, electric shock and/or
malfunction may result.
• Never disassemble the product.
Doing so may cause exposure to the laser beam or electric shock.
• Do not insert hands or objects between the gaps of the exhaust port or intake port. There is a risk of
electrical shock or injury.
• Take laser protection measures required to use Class 4 laser products subject to the local laws and
regulations of the country or region in which this laser product is used.
• To protect the operators' eyes, make it mandatory to wear goggles against laser beam
within the laser controlled area. The protective goggles can momentarily protect the
eyes against the scattered beam. Never look at the direct beam or reflected beam
even when you are wearing the protective goggles.
• Set protective enclosure with proper reflectance, durability and thermal resistance to enclose the laser
radiation area without leakage.
• Construct an interlock systems such as a function to stop laser radiation for the maintenance door of the
protective enclosure.
• After power supply of laser marker is turned off, laser safety manager must remove the key and keep it.
• Be sure to connect the head and controller (for LP-RV series, the head, controller and oscillator unit) of the
laser marker which have the same model number. Otherwise there is a risk of exposure to laser radiation
or failure.
• Read all packaged guides and manuals thoroughly, and do not operate, install and connect the laser
marker with any other methods except the instructions provided in the manuals. If the product is used in a
manner not specified by the instruction, the safety protection and functions provided by the device may be
impaired and may cause injury, electrical shock or exposure of laser beam.
• Prior to wiring, cable connecting, and/or maintenance work, ensure that all the power switches are turned
off. Otherwise, electrical shock may result.
• The wiring and maintenance must be conducted by the electrical engineers or under their supervision.
Incorrect work may cause electrical shock.
• Connect ground wire before using. A failure or electrical leakage that occurs when the unit is not properly
grounded may result in electric shock.
• For LP-RF/LP-RV series, be careful neither to give strong power to the fiber cable nor to nip it for
installation. Do not install the product to the systems that give excessive load acts on the fiber cable, such
as head movement unit. If the fiber cable is damaged, it may cause laser exposures.
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WARNING
• Remove the dust and/or gas which may be generated during the laser radiation with dust collector or
exhauster. Use an appropriate dust collector or exhauster for dust or gas generated.
Depending on the material of the objects, harmful dust and/or gas to the human body and the laser marker
may be generated.
Dust collector
Protective
enclosure
• When using the assist gas for laser processing, take safety precautions to protect operators from
exposure, ignition, toxic effect, excess or lack of oxygen.
• To carry this product, wear the non-slip gloves and safety shoes. Hold the product with both hands. Do not
hold the cables or connectors at carrying.
• For LP-RC/LP-RF/LP-RV series, carry the controller unit with two persons. Lifting or carrying without
assistance may cause of injury.
• Install this product in the stable place without vibration and shock.
• In case it falls down, it may cause injury.
CAUTION
• Do not touch the head surface of LP-RF/LP-RV series during and right after the operation. It becomes hot
and may cause burn injury.
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How to Read this Document
Symbol description
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malfunction of the product, observe these precautions fully.
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Target model
This manual is subject to the following Laser Marker models.
In this manual, this product is called “laser marker”.
If the setting contents or specifications vary by models, the target models are specified in the text.
In the text, multiple models may be described collectively, as shown in the table below.
Please remind that the illustration and the screen image may vary with the model.
Target model Description in the text
LP-GS051 LP- GS051-E LP-GS051 LP- GS051(-L) LP-GS series
LP-GS051-F LP-GS051-FE LP-GS051-FN
LP-GS051-L LP-GS051-LE LP-GS051-L
LP-GS051-LF LP-GS051-LFE LP-GS051-LFN
LP-GS052 LP-GS052-E LP-GS052
LP-GS052-F LP-GS052-FE LP-GS052-FN
LP-RC350S LP-RC350S LP-RC series
LP-RF200P LP-RF200P LP-RF series
LP-RV200P LP-RV200P LP-RV series
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Type of manuals
For this product, the following manuals are prepared. Read each manuals and operate this product correctly and safely.
Also, save the manuals for future use.
Laser Safety Guide
This manual describes the items required for using this product correctly and safely. All users shall be required for read-
ing this manual.
Setup/Maintenance Guide
This manual describes the items required for introduction and installation of this product as well as for the maintenance
work.
• Product specifications, external dimensions
• Installation and connection method
• Signal details, I/O rating, and timing chart when I/O is used for control
• Maintenance details
Laser Marker NAVI smart Operation Manual
Instruction manual for the laser marker configuration software “Laser Marker NAVI smart”. This manual describes the
procedure and method to operate the laser marker, and the screen operations to set marking contents.
Mainly the users that operate this laser marker for actual marking procedure shall be required for reading this manual.
Serial Communication Command Guide
This manual describes the communication commands to control this product externally using the serial communication
(RS-232C/Ethernet). It describes the communication settings, communication data formats, communication commands,
and the control samples.
Mainly the machine builder and system integrator shall be required for reading this manual.
Serial Communication Command Guide: LP-400/V compatible mode
This manual describes the communication commands to control this product externally using the compatible command
format with the previous models of LP-400/LP-V series.
Mainly the machine builder and system integrator shall be required for reading this manual.
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• The PDF data of each manual is included on an attached CD-ROM “Laser Marker Smart Utility”.
• To read the PDF manual, Adobe Reader (Version X or later) of Adobe Systems Incorporated is required.
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................... 2
Cautions in Handling........................................................................................... 3
How to Read this Document ............................................................................... 6
1 Preparation of Command Control ………………………………… 11
1-1 Operation by External Devices ................................................................... 12
1-1-1 Operation method using external control device........................................ 12
1-1-2 Operation procedure with external control................................................. 13
1-1-3 Settings before external control ................................................................. 14
1-1-4 Remote mode settings............................................................................... 17
1-2 Serial Communication Interfaces................................................................ 18
1-3 RS-232C ..................................................................................................... 19
1-3-1 Interface specifications and connection .................................................... 19
1-3-2 Communication settings (LP-400/V compatible mode) ............................. 21
1-4 Ethernet ...................................................................................................... 22
1-4-1 Port specifications and connection............................................................ 22
1-4-2 Communication settings............................................................................ 23
1-4-3 Connecting to external control devices and its setting sample ................. 24
1-5 Checking the communication commands ................................................... 25
2 Communication Control Basics …………………………………… 26
2-1 Communication Data Types ........................................................................ 27
2-1-1 Request data .............................................................................................. 27
2-1-2 Response data........................................................................................... 27
2-2 Communication Sequence.......................................................................... 28
2-3 Communication Data Format ...................................................................... 31
2-3-1 Basic data format....................................................................................... 31
2-3-2 Request data ............................................................................................. 32
2-3-3 Response data .......................................................................................... 33
2-3-4 Character input method............................................................................. 36
2-3-5 Character data input method..................................................................... 37
2-4 Command Reception Condition.................................................................. 42
2-4-1 Commands requiring pre-set..................................................................... 42
2-4-2 Command reception permission ............................................................... 42
2-4-3 Commands acceptable only with the shutter closed ................................. 43
2-4-4 Commands acceptable during alarm/warning occurrence........................ 43
2-5 Communication Check................................................................................ 44
2-6 Control Sample........................................................................................... 45
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3 Data Format for Each Command ………………………………… 50
3-1 Command List............................................................................................. 51
3-2 Command Description Details .................................................................... 55
3-3 Operation Control Commands.................................................................... 56
3-3-1 Command reception permission: MKM ..................................................... 56
3-3-2 Laser pumping: LSR.................................................................................. 57
3-3-3 Shutter open/close: SHT ........................................................................... 58
3-3-4 Marking trigger: MRK................................................................................ 59
3-3-5 Trigger delay: DLY..................................................................................... 60
3-3-6 Guide laser: GID ....................................................................................... 61
3-3-7 Status checking: STS ................................................................................ 62
3-3-8 Marking end verification: MST .................................................................. 63
3-4 File Setting Commands .............................................................................. 65
3-4-1 File selection by number: FNO.................................................................. 65
3-4-2 File selection by name: FNN ..................................................................... 66
3-4-3 Overwrite file: FOR ................................................................................... 67
3-4-4 Save file to different No.: FRG .................................................................. 67
3-4-5 File name: FNM......................................................................................... 68
3-5 Character Setting Commands .................................................................... 69
3-5-1 Character entry (by ASCII code): MCS ..................................................... 69
3-5-2 Character entry (by ASCII and Shift-JIS code): STR ................................ 70
3-5-3 Character entry per trigger: SIN................................................................ 72
3-5-4 Character object settings: STC ................................................................. 74
3-5-5 Character object settings (shortened): SPC.............................................. 78
3-6 Functional Character Commands ............................................................... 79
3-6-1 Counter settings: CNT............................................................................... 79
3-6-2 Counter reset: CTR ................................................................................... 80
3-6-3 Expiry date/time settings: LMT.................................................................. 81
3-6-4 Lot settings: LTC ....................................................................................... 82
3-6-5 Lot period/character: LTS.......................................................................... 83
3-6-6 Registered character settings: RKC.......................................................... 85
3-6-7 Registered character strings: RKS ............................................................ 86
3-7 Bar Code/2D Code Settings Commands .................................................... 87
3-7-1 Bar code/2D code characters (by ASCII code): BCS................................. 87
3-7-2 Bar code/2D code characters (by ASCII and Shift-JIS code): BRS............. 89
3-7-3 Bar code/2D code object settings: BRF..................................................... 91
3-7-4 Human readable text settings: BRV.......................................................... 100
3-7-5 Module filling of 2D codes: BRP............................................................... 103
3-8 Command for graphic data settings........................................................... 105
3-8-1 Graphic file (VEC format file) : CDF ......................................................... 105
3-8-2 Graphic object settings (VEC format file) : CDC ...................................... 106
3-9 Point Radiation Commands ....................................................................... 108
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3-9-1 Point radiation parameters: PRD.............................................................. 108
3-9-2 Point radiation correction: PRF .................................................................112
3-10 Layout/Position Adjustment Commands ...................................................113
3-10-1 File settings: ALC.....................................................................................113
3-10-2 External offset settings: OFC...................................................................114
3-10-3 External offset values: OFS.....................................................................115
3-10-4 Step & repeat settings: SRC....................................................................116
3-10-5 Step & repeat fine-adjustment: SRA .......................................................118
3-11 On-the-fly Marking Commands ................................................................ 123
3-11-1 Motion settings: TRG .............................................................................. 123
3-11-2 Encoder resolution: ENC......................................................................... 124
3-11-3 Line speed: LSP...................................................................................... 125
3-11-4 Workpiece spacing: INT.......................................................................... 126
3-12 Laser Setting Commands ........................................................................ 127
3-12-1 Laser power: LPW .................................................................................. 127
3-12-2 Scan speed: SSP.................................................................................... 128
3-12-3 Laser frequency / pulse cycle: MPL........................................................ 129
3-12-4 Laser fine tune: WTC.............................................................................. 130
3-12-5 Line width / filling line spacing: WDC...................................................... 132
3-13 Maintenance Commands ......................................................................... 133
3-13-1 Laser radiation for measurement: SPT ................................................... 133
3-14 System Settings Command...................................................................... 134
3-14-1 System clock: YMD................................................................................. 134
3-14-2 Command mode: RSM ........................................................................... 135
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………… 137
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 138
Error Indication ................................................................................................. 150
Alarm: E001 - E599 ............................................................................................ 150
Warning: E600 - E799 ........................................................................................ 154
Character Code Table ……………………………………………… 163
ASCII Code....................................................................................................... 164
Shift JIS Code................................................................................................... 165
Index ………………………………………………………………… 176
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Control
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1-1 Operation by External Devices
1-1-1 Operation method using external control device
To control the laser marker with the external control device, the following connecting methods are applicable:
External control (remote mode) using I/O
Controls the laser marker from external devices such as PLC using I/O signals loaded into the laser marker.
For details, refer to “Setup/Maintenance Guide”.
PLC, etc.
I/O terminal block
I/O connector
Laser marker controller
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• To input marking trigger with I/O and configure other settings with a screen operation manually, use Run mode. For
details, refer to “Setup/Maintenance Guide”.
External control (remote mode) by serial communication commands (RS-232C/Ethernet)
To control the laser marker by communication commands from external devices such as PLC, use RS-232C or Ethernet
connection.
External control device
RS-232C or
Ethernet
Laser marker controller
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• It is available to the external control combining I/O and serial communication commands.
Link control with external devices (remote mode or RUN mode)
Connect the external devices, such as an image checker or a code reader, to the laser marker and control them together.
• Link control (Ethernet) with specific external devices (i.e. image checker) *1
• Link control with a code reader (RS-232C)
For details, refer to “Setup/Maintenance Guide”.
*1 : The link control with an image checker is not available at on-the-fly marking.
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1-1-2 Operation procedure with external control
⿎Operation example when controlling the laser marker from external control devices such as
PLC
Refer to “1-1-4 Remote mode settings” (P.17).
The device is ready for receiving the marking starting signal (trigger).
Turn ON key switch of laser marker controller
Marking
Control by serial communication
commands
I/O control
OPEN shutter
Remote mode ON
Select file
Confirm READY OUT is ON.
Trigger Input ON
Laser pumping ON
Control by using I/O or
communication commands
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• It is available to the external control combining I/O, and serial communication commands.
• You need to configure the system settings on the I/O communication in advance before using external control. Refer to
“1-1-3 Settings before external control” (P.14).
• For details on the operation procedure when you link an image checker or a code reader, refer to “Setup/Maintenance
Guide”.
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1-1-3 Settings before external control
To control the laser marker by using I/O or communication commands, configure the following items in advance at the
system settings of Laser Marker NAVI smart.
1.
Connect the laser marker and Laser Marker NAVI smart online.
2.
Select “System settings” by clicking the screen selection
menu.
3.
Select the “Operation/Information” tab.
4.
Select the switching method of the
remote mode.
• PC configuration software (initial setting)
• I/O
5.
When PC configuration software is
selected, select the remote mode
status at power-on.
• Remote mode ON
• Remote mode OFF (initial setting)
6.
Select the control method for the
following operations between I/O or
communication commands.
As the default, I/O control is selected to all
settings.
• Laser pumping control
• Shutter control
• Guide laser control *1
*1 : Available with LP-GS051(-L) type, LP-350S, LP-RF series and LP-RV series.
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• If you want to maintain the compatibility with LP-400/LP-V series, set the operation settings in system settings screen
corresponding with the DIP switch settings on LP-400/LP-V series. For the DIP switch details, refer to “LP-400/V/W
series External control manual”.
• To use “Laser Radiation for Measurement Command (SPT)” of the serial communication commands, set the shutter
control method to “communication commands”.
• For LP-GS052 type, guide laser cannot be controlled using I/O or communication command.
7.
If you want to use the same command format with the former models of LP-400/LP-V series,
enable “LP-400/V compatibility”.
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8.
Click “Set” on the lower right corner of the screen.
9.
When using I/O, click the “inputs/outputs” tab and configure the following items:
• Assignment of counter end outputs:
Assign the counter No. to COUNT END A OUT to COUNT
END D OUT (I/O pin No. 30 to 33).
As the default setting, counter No. 0 to 3 are assigned to
COUNT END A OUT to COUNT END D OUT respectively.
• Warning at invalid trigger signal:
Configure if you will output (ON) or
will not output (OFF) the warning for
the invalid trigger. With enabling this
setting, the warning is output when the
marking trigger that cannot be accepted
was input.
(Initial setting: Enabled)
• TARGET DETECTION IN (X7) (LP-RC/
LP-RF/LP-RV series only):
Select whether or not to use TARGET
DETECTION IN on I/O terminal.
(Initial setting: Disabled)
When enabling this terminal, connect a
sensor which detect the work piece is in
position for lasing.
• Terminal assignment X11 (LP-GS series
only):
Select the behavior of the input signal
X11 on I/O terminal from LASER STOP
1 IN or LASER STOP 2 IN. (Initial
setting: LASER STOP 2 IN)
For the operation details of LASER
STOP, refer to “Setup/Maintenance
Guide”.
• One-shot pulse duration:
Configure the output time of the signal being output as
one-shot, such as PROCESSING END OUT (Y11).
Setting range: 2 to 510ms (initial value is 40ms)
10.
Click the “Set” button on the lower right corner of the screen.
11.
When using communication commands, click the “Communication” tab to set communication
details of Ethernet or RS-232C.
Configure the communication settings
according to the network settings.
For Ethernet:
Configure the communication settings
of the laser marker corresponding to the
external control device.
Set “Communication commands”
to the RS-232C usage.
For RS-232C:
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• When using RS-232C, specify the “Flow control” to “None” at the communication port settings of the external control
device.
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12.
If you want to use standard command mode, specify the communication command format on the
“Command format” panel.
• Start code: STX (initial setting) / None
• Include command in response: ON (initial setting) / OFF
• Sub-command for response data: Any single byte character
of ASCII code from 01(HEX) to 7F(HEX) can be specified.
• Initial setting of positive response code: A
• Initial setting of negative response code: E
• Initial setting of read request response code: A
• Encoding for 2-byte characters: Shift-JIS (initial setting) / GB
2312
• Input method for control codes
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• The command format settings here are applied to the standard
communication format and not applied to LP-400/LP-V compatible
format. For the details of the standard command format, refer to the “Serial Communication Command Guide”.
• For the command format of LP-400/V compatible mode, refer to “2-3 Communication Data Format” (P.31).
13.
Click “Set” on the lower right corner of the screen.
14.
Disconnect the online connection with the laser marker.
15.
Turn OFF the laser marker power and wait for five seconds or more, then restart.
The configured items will be reflected to the laser marker.
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• Do not turn the laser marker power OFF while being connected to online.
16.
The control by the external device starts by switching the laser marker to the remote mode.
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• For the details of the System settings, refer to “Laser Marker NAVI smart Operation Manual”.
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1-1-4 Remote mode settings
To control the laser marker externally using I/O or serial communication commands, set the operation mode to the remote
mode with one of the following methods.
Select the method to switch to the remote mode on the system settings screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart. Refer to “1-1-3
Settings before external control” (P.14).
Remote mode switching by Laser Marker NAVI smart
Click the “Laser Marker Operation” tool of Laser Marker NAVI smart. Then, click
“Remote mode ON/OFF”. Click “Yes” on the confirmation screen to switch the
laser marker to the remote mode.
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• The “Remote mode ON/OFF” button is available when the following screens are
selected with the online connection established.
• Marking settings screen
• Operator settings (restricted) screen
• Monitor screen
Startup the laser marker in the remote mode (Laser Marker NAVI smart can switch the remote mode)
When you turn ON the key switch of the laser marker, the system starts in the remote mode. Use the remote mode
switch button of Laser Marker NAVI smart for releasing and resetting the remote mode.
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• If you want to start up the laser marker in the remote mode, you need to configure the settings on the system settings
screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance.
• If you have configured the laser marker to start up in the remote mode, you cannot switch the remote mode from I/O.
Remote mode switching using I/O
Turn ON REMOTE IN (X4) of the I/O terminal block on the
controller.
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• To enable switching to the remote mode by REMOTE IN (X4) on the I/O terminal block, you need to configure the
settings on the system settings screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance.
• If you have configured the remote mode switching method to the I/O terminal block, you cannot switch the remote mode
from the Laser Marker NAVI smart screen.
WARNING
• If the laser marker is set to enter the remote mode at startup or by I/O control,
construct a manual resetting system to re-pump the laser when the laser
pumping is turned to off due to an emergency stop or an interlock.
REMOTE IN
X1
X2
X3
X4
X5
X6
X7
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
Y5
Y6
Y7
PLC, etc.
OUTPUT
I/O terminal block
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1-2 Serial Communication Interfaces
This product has the following serial communication interfaces on the controller.
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LP-GS series
Rear of Controller
LP-RC/LP-RF/LP-RV series
Rear of Controller
No. Name Description
qRS-232C port For the connection details, refer to “1-3 RS-232C” (P.19).
To use the RS-232C port, select the RS-232C usage from communication
command control or code reader linkage function in the system settings screen in
advance.
wEthernet port For the connection details, refer to “1-4 Ethernet” (P.22).
The Ethernet port can be connected with the following devices simultaneously via
a HUB or a router.
• Laser Marker NAVI smart (PC configuration software)
• External device for communication command control (PLC and PC for control)
• Specific image checker
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1-3 RS-232C
To control the laser marker by communication commands, use RS-232C or Ethernet connection.
For the control by communication commands, configure the communication settings in advance at the system settings of
Laser Marker NAVI smart. Refer to “1-1-3 Settings before external control” (P.14).
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• The laser marker can be controlled by I/O and communication commands combined.
1-3-1 Interface specifications and connection
To execute command communication control with RS-232C, connect the RS-232C port on the controller to the external
control device.
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LP-GS series
Rear of Controller
On the laser marker
controller side
LP-RC/LP-RF/LP-RV series
Rear of Controller
RS-232C Port
(female)
Connector position Connector specifications Model Manufacturer name
On the laser marker
side
D-sub 9-pin, female
Screw type: No.4-40UNC inch screw, female
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User side D-sub 9-pin, male
Screw type: No.4-40UNC inch screw, male
Recommended connector
XM3A-0921
OMRON
Corporation
Recommended connector cover
X M2S - 0 911
⿎Signals and Details of RS-232C connector
Terminal No. Signal Description
1N.C. Do not use this signal.
2TxD (SD) Transmission data: Connect RxD (RD) of the external control device
3RxD (RD) Receiving data: Connect TxD (SD) of the external control device
4N.C. Do not use this signal.
5GND (SG) Signal ground: Connect GND (SG) of the external control device
6N.C. Do not use this signal.
7N.C.
8N.C.
9N.C.
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• On the system settings screen, select communication command control or code reader linkage function that you use
with the RS-232C port.
• The GND pin of the RS-232C connector is common to the body of the laser marker.
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⿎Connecting to external control devices
• To connect the laser marker to the PC for control, use a commercially available RS-232C straight cable (laser marker
side: 9pin male).
• In case of connecting to PLC, a type of the cable (straight or cross) differs depending on a manufacturer or a model.
Please follow the PLC manual.
• To connect RS-232C terminal without using a commercially available RS-232C cable, connect only 3 signals of RxD,
TxD and GND and do not use other signals on the laser marker side.
• You may need a signal line connection (loop back line) other than RxD (RD), TxD (SD) or GND on the external control
device side depending on the specifications of the external control device. Read the instruction manual of the external
control device and connect it to the laser marker appropriately.
Connection example
RxD
TxD
GND
DCD
DTR
DSR
RTS
CTS
2
3
5
1
4
6
7
8
TxD
RxD
GND
2
3
5
RS-232C port
(Laser marker) External control devise
Straight cable SignalSignal
*
Terminal No.Terminal No.
* The loop back wiring on the external control device side shown in the above figure is just an example. The wiring method
varies depending on the specifications of each external control device. Read the instruction manual of the external
control device and connect it to the laser marker appropriately.
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