Panasonic LP-GS Series Installation instructions

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ME-LPGS-SR-5
Laser Marker
Serial Communication
Command Guide

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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 specied in this
document, contact the dealer you purchased from or our sales ofce.
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1. Before using this product, or before every starting operation, please conrm the correct functioning and performance
of this product.
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mistakes, or comments in this document, please notify us.
5. Please remind that we assume no liability for any results arising out of operations regardless of the above clauses.
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The applications described in this document are all intended for examples only. The purchase of our products described in
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the described application may not infringe any intellectual property rights, such as patent rights, of a third party.
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Cautions in Handling
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, re, 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 specic operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specic operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
This symbols is used to alert users to a specic 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
reected beam is harmful.
• Never touch laser beam and avoid human skin, clothing and any other
ammable object from laser beam exposure directly.
Burning into deep skin might result and there is a risk of re.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS!
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WARNING
• Do not use this product anywhere where re is strictly prohibited, near inammable gas, objects or organic
solvents such as thinner or gasoline, or in dusty place. There is a risk of re.
• 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 reected beam
even when you are wearing the protective goggles.
• Set protective enclosure with proper reectance, 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 to the exclusive controller. It will cause exposure of laser beam and a failure if
it connects with any equipment other than the exclusive controller.
• 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 specied 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 series, be careful neither to give strong power to the ber cable nor to nip it for installation.
Do not install the product to the systems that give excessive load acts on the ber cable, such as head
movement unit. If the ber 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 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 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
Notice “Notice” denotes any instructions or precautions for using this product. To prevent the damage or
malfunction of the product, observe these precautions fully.
Reference “Reference” denotes any hints for operation, detail explanations, or references.
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 specications vary by models, the target models are specied 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
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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 specications, 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 conguration 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.
Reference
• 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 …………………………………12
1-1 Operation by External Devices ………………………………………………13
1-1-1 Operation method using external control device ………………………… 13
1-1-2 Operation procedure with external control ………………………………… 14
1-1-3 Settings before external control …………………………………………… 15
1-1-4 Remote mode settings ……………………………………………………… 18
1-2 Serial Communication Interfaces………………………………………………19
1-3 RS-232C …………………………………………………………………………20
1-3-1 Interface specications and connection …………………………………… 20
1-3-2 Communication settings (for command control) ………………………… 22
1-4 Ethernet …………………………………………………………………………23
1-4-1 Port specications and connection ………………………………………… 23
1-4-2 Communication settings …………………………………………………… 24
1-4-3 Connecting to external control devices and its setting sample ………… 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 Omitting request data ……………………………………………………… 36
2-3-5 Character input method …………………………………………………… 37
2-3-6 Character data input method ……………………………………………… 38
2-4 Command Reception Condition ………………………………………………44
2-4-1 Commands requiring pre-set ……………………………………………… 44
2-4-2 Command reception permission …………………………………………… 44
2-4-3 Commands acceptable only with the shutter closed …………………… 45
2-4-4 Commands acceptable during alarm/warning occurrence ……………… 45
2-5 Communication Check …………………………………………………………46
2-6 Control Sample …………………………………………………………………47
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3 Data Format for Each Command …………………………………52
3-1 Command List …………………………………………………………………53
3-2 Command Description Details …………………………………………………57
3-3 Operation Control Commands…………………………………………………58
3-3-1 Command reception permission: MKM …………………………………… 58
3-3-2 Laser pumping: LSR ………………………………………………………… 59
3-3-3 Shutter open/close: SHT …………………………………………………… 60
3-3-4 Marking trigger: MRK ……………………………………………………… 61
3-3-5 Marking trigger (at regular intervals): MRK ……………………………… 62
3-3-6 Trigger mode: TMS ………………………………………………………… 63
3-3-7 Trigger delay: DLY …………………………………………………………… 65
3-3-8 Guide laser: GID …………………………………………………………… 66
3-3-9 Status checking: STS ……………………………………………………… 68
3-3-10 Marking end verication: MST …………………………………………… 69
3-4 File Setting Commands ………………………………………………………71
3-4-1 File selection by number: FNO …………………………………………… 71
3-4-2 File selection by name: FNN ……………………………………………… 72
3-4-3 Overwrite le: FOR ………………………………………………………… 73
3-4-4 Save le to different No.: FRG……………………………………………… 73
3-4-5 File name: FNM ……………………………………………………………… 74
3-5 Character Setting Commands …………………………………………………75
3-5-1 Character entry: STR ……………………………………………………… 75
3-5-2 Character entry per trigger: SIN …………………………………………… 77
3-5-3 Character object settings: STC …………………………………………… 80
3-5-4 Reference character: SST ………………………………………………… 83
3-5-5 Applying reference character: LNO ……………………………………… 84
3-6 Functional Character Commands ……………………………………………85
3-6-1 Counter settings: CNT ……………………………………………………… 85
3-6-2 Counter reset: CTR ………………………………………………………… 86
3-6-3 Counter reset timing: CRC ………………………………………………… 87
3-6-4 Expiry date/time settings: LMT …………………………………………… 88
3-6-5 Lot settings: LTC …………………………………………………………… 89
3-6-6 Lot period/character: LTS…………………………………………………… 90
3-6-7 Registered character settings: RKC ……………………………………… 92
3-6-8 Registered character strings: RKS ………………………………………… 93
3-7 Bar Code/2D Code Settings Commands ……………………………………94
3-7-1 Bar code/2D code object settings: BRF …………………………………… 94
3-7-2 Human readable text settings: BRV ……………………………………… 104
3-7-3 Module lling of 2D codes: BRT …………………………………………… 106
3-7-4 Laser settings per 2D code pattern: BRP ………………………………… 109
3-7-5 Quiet zone lling of 2D codes: BRQ ……………………………………… 111
3-8 Command for graphic data settings ……………………………………… 113
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3-8-1 Graphic le (VEC format le) : CDF ……………………………………… 113
3-8-2 Graphic object settings (VEC format le) : CDC ………………………… 114
3-9 Point Radiation Commands ………………………………………………… 116
3-9-1 Point radiation parameters: PRD…………………………………………… 116
3-10 Object Management Commands ………………………………………… 120
3-10-1 Object creation: CRE ……………………………………………………… 120
3-10-2 Object deletion: DEL ……………………………………………………… 121
3-10-3 Object marking specication: ENA ……………………………………… 122
3-11 Layout/Position Adjustment Commands ………………………………… 123
3-11-1 Object coordinates: POS…………………………………………………… 123
3-11-2 Object movement: POR …………………………………………………… 124
3-11-3 Object group settings: GRP ……………………………………………… 125
3-11-4 File settings: ALC …………………………………………………………… 127
3-11-5 Marking position and laser power adjustment per trigger: SEO ……… 128
3-11-6 External offset settings: OFC ……………………………………………… 131
3-11-7 External offset values: OFS ……………………………………………… 132
3-11-8 Step & repeat settings: SRC ……………………………………………… 134
3-11-9 Step & repeat ne-adjustment: SRA……………………………………… 136
3-12 On-the-y Marking Commands …………………………………………… 142
3-12-1 Motion settings for all les: FLY …………………………………………… 142
3-12-2 Motion settings for current le: FLF ……………………………………… 143
3-13 Laser Setting Commands ………………………………………………… 145
3-13-1 Laser settings: LSC ………………………………………………………… 145
3-13-2 Laser correction by object: MOD ………………………………………… 147
3-13-3 Pulse cycle correction by object: PCC …………………………………… 149
3-14 Maintenance Commands ………………………………………………… 151
3-14-1 Laser radiation for measurement: SPT…………………………………… 151
3-14-2 Error code: ENO …………………………………………………………… 153
3-14-3 Alarm reset: ARS …………………………………………………………… 153
3-15 System Settings Command ……………………………………………… 154
3-15-1 System clock: YMD ………………………………………………………… 154
3-15-2 Command mode: RSM …………………………………………………… 155
Troubleshooting……………………………………………………… 156
Troubleshooting …………………………………………………………………… 157
Error Indication …………………………………………………………………… 169
Alarm: E001 - E599 ………………………………………………………………… 169
Warning: E600 - E799 ……………………………………………………………… 173
Character Code Table ……………………………………………… 181
ASCII Code………………………………………………………………………… 182
Shift JIS Code …………………………………………………………………… 183
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GB2312 编码表 / GB2312 Character Code ……………………………………… 194
Index ………………………………………………………………… 204
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1 Preparation of Command
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
Reference
• To input marking trigger with I/O and congure 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
Reference
• 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 specic 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-y 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.18).
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 le
Conrm READY OUT is ON.
Trigger Input ON
Laser pumping ON
Control by using I/O or
communication commands
Reference
• It is available to the external control combining I/O, and serial communication commands.
• You need to congure the system settings on the I/O communication in advance before using external control. Refer to
“1-1-3 Settings before external control” (P.15).
• 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, congure 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 conguration software (initial setting)
• I/O
5. When PC conguration 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 and LP-RF series.
Reference
• 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 previous models of LP-400/LP-V series,
enable “LP-400/V compatibility”.
Reference
• For the details of the compatible command format with the previous models, refer to the “Serial Communication
Command Guide: LP-400/V compatible mode”.
3
4
5
6
7
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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 congure 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:
Congure 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 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:
Congure 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.
Congure the communication settings
according to the network settings.
For Ethernet:
Congure the communication settings
of the laser marker corresponding to the
external control device.
Set “Communication commands”
to the RS-232C usage.
For RS-232C:
Reference
• 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.
On the “Command format” panel, specify the communication command format.
• 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 specied.
• 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
Reference
• For details of the command format, refer to the “2-3
Communication Data Format” (P.31).
• 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 compatible mode with the previous models of LP-400/LP-V series, refer to the
“Serial Communication Command Guide: LP-400/V compatible mode”.
• “Encoding for 2-byte characters” is used for the Japanese and Chinese characters which cannot be specied by the
ASCII codes. To use Japanese, set “Shift-JIS” and for simplied Chinese, set “GB 2312”.
13.
To input the control codes in the barcode/2D code strings using the communication commands,
click “Details” of “Input method for control codes” and select the input method.
Refer to “Inputting control codes to bar code/2D code character strings” (P.40) for details.
14.
Click “Set” on the lower right corner of the screen.
15.
Disconnect the online connection with the laser marker.
16.
Turn OFF the laser marker power and wait for ve seconds or more, then restart.
The congured items will be reected to the laser marker.
Notice
• Do not turn the laser marker power OFF while being connected to online.
17. The control by the external device starts by switching the laser marker to the remote mode.
Reference
• 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.15).
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 conrmation screen to switch the
laser marker to the remote mode.
Reference
• 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.
Reference
• If you want to start up the laser marker in the remote mode, you need to congure the settings on the system settings
screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance.
• If you have congured 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.
Reference
• To enable switching to the remote mode by REMOTE IN (X4) on the I/O terminal block, you need to congure the
settings on the system settings screen of Laser Marker NAVI smart in advance.
• If you have congured 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.
w
q
w
q
LP-GS series
Rear of Controller
LP-RC/LP-RF series
Rear of Controller
No. Name Description
qRS-232C port For the connection details, refer to “1-3 RS-232C” (P.20).
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.23).
The Ethernet port can be connected with the following devices simultaneously via
a HUB or a router.
• Laser Marker NAVI smart (PC conguration software)
• External device for communication command control (PLC and PC for control)
• Specic 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, congure the communication settings in advance at the system settings of
Laser Marker NAVI smart. Refer to “1-1-3 Settings before external control” (P.15).
Reference
• The laser marker can be controlled by I/O and communication commands combined.
1-3-1 Interface specications and connection
To execute command communication control with RS-232C, connect the RS-232C port on the controller to the external
control device.
5 9
1 6
LP-GS series
Rear of Controller
On the laser marker
controller side
LP-RC/LP-RF series
Rear of Controller
RS-232C Port
(female)
Connector position Connector specications Model Manufacturer name
On the laser marker
side
D-sub 9-pin, female
Screw type: No.4-40UNC inch screw, female
- -
User side D-sub 9-pin, male
Screw type: No.4-40UNC inch screw, male
Recommended connector
XM3A-0921
OMRON
Corporation
Recommended connector cover
XM2S-0911
⿎Signals and Details of RS-232C connector
Terminal No. Signal Description
1 N.C. Do not use this signal.
2 TxD (SD) Transmission data: Connect RxD (RD) of the external control device
3 RxD (RD) Receiving data: Connect TxD (SD) of the external control device
4 N.C. Do not use this signal.
5 GND (SG) Signal ground: Connect GND (SG) of the external control device
6 N.C. Do not use this signal.
7 N.C.
8 N.C.
9 N.C.
Reference
• 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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