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High-Speed High-Accuracy Eddy Current

Digital Displacement Sensor

GP-X Series
User's Manual

WUME-GPX(05)

2019.12 panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX's “GP-X series
High-Speed High-Accuracy Eddy Current Digital Displacement Sensor”. Read
through this user’s manual for the correct and best operation methods to achieve
the optimum performance of our product.

Precautions
1. Note that sketches shown in this operation manual may be different from
the appearance of the actual product in some respects.
2. Descriptions in this operation manual are subject to change without prior
notice.
3. No part of this operation manual and software may be duplicated or repro-
duced without permission.
4. Though this operation manual is carefully prepared, contact nearest Pana-
sonic Industrial Devices SUNX's sales office if any uncertainties, errors, or
pages out of order are found.
5. Remember that we will not assume responsibility for the results of opera-
tion in spite of the above descriptions.
Introduction

Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8


Precautions and description of notation

Chapter 1 Before Starting Operation

Chapter 2 Basic Knowledge About Functions

Chapter 3 Basic Function Setting

Chapter 4 Detail Setting (SET-1)

Chapter 5 Special Setting (SET. OP)

Chapter 6 RS-232C Communication Function

Chapter 7 What to Do Upon an Error

Chapter 8 Specifications and Dimensions


Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................... 1
Handling Precautions........................................................................... 2
Checking the Packaged Components ................................................. 4
Notation................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 1 Before Starting Operation.......................................................... 5
1.1 Features of GP-X Series................................................................ 6
1.2 Basic Configuration........................................................................ 7
1.2.1 Sensor Head..................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Controller.......................................................................................... 7
1.2.3 Controller Communication Unit and Link Cable
(Optional).......................................................................................... 7
1.2.4 BCD Output Unit (Optional).............................................................. 7
1.2.5 Cable with Connector on One End for BCD Output Unit
(Optional).......................................................................................... 7
1.2.6 Extension Cable for Sensor Head (Optional).................................... 7
1.2.7 Intelligent Monitor Software (Optional).............................................. 7
1.3 Functional Description.................................................................... 8
1.3.1 Controller.......................................................................................... 8
1.3.2 BCD Output Unit (Optional).............................................................11
1.3.3 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)...................................... 12
1.4 External I/O.................................................................................. 13
1.5 I/O Circuit Diagrams..................................................................... 14
1.5.1 NPN Output Type............................................................................ 14
1.5.2 PNP Output Type ........................................................................... 15
1.6 Mounting Method......................................................................... 16
1.6.1 Mounting the Controller................................................................... 16
1.6.2 Mounting the Sensor Head............................................................. 17
1.6.3 Processing and Tightening the Lead Wire...................................... 18
1.7 Connection................................................................................... 19
1.7.1 Connecting the Sensor Head and Controller.................................. 19
1.7.2 Mounting the Option Unit................................................................ 20
1.8 Flow of Configuration Until Operation Is Started.......................... 22
1.8.1 Basic Usage.................................................................................... 22
1.8.2 Application Usage........................................................................... 22
1.8.3 Usage with Optional Unit................................................................ 22

Chapter 2 Basic Knowledge About Functions......................................... 23


2.1 Displaying Operation.................................................................... 24
2.1.1 Operation Panel.............................................................................. 24
2.1.2 List of Characters Displayed at Controller...................................... 25
2.2 Operation System........................................................................ 26
2.2.1 Overview of Operation System....................................................... 26
2.2.2 How to Enter a Value...................................................................... 31
2.3 Measurement Function................................................................ 32
2.3.1 Holding Measurement Function...................................................... 32
2.3.2 Trigger Input.................................................................................... 38
2.4 List of Factory Shipment Settings................................................ 43
Chapter 3 Basic Function Setting............................................................. 45
3.1 Memory Selection........................................................................ 46
3.1.1 Memory Number Selection............................................................. 46
3.1.2 Memory Copy Function................................................................... 47
3.2 Upper and Lower Limit Value Settings......................................... 48
3.2.1 Setting the Upper and Lower Limit Value Entry Method................. 48
3.2.2 Value Entry Setting (Direct value entry).......................................... 48
3.2.3 Using the Actual Detection Value to Set (Teaching)........................ 49
3.2.4 Limitations on the Setting Ranges for Upper and Lower
Limit Values..................................................................................... 50
3.3 Averaging Frequency Setting....................................................... 51
3.4 Setting According to Application (Application mode).................... 52
3.4.1 Selecting the Application Mode....................................................... 52
3.4.2 Manual Mode.................................................................................. 54
3.4.3 Press BDC Detection Mode............................................................ 55
3.4.4 Rotation/Eccentricity Detection Mode............................................. 57
3.4.5 Height Detection Mode................................................................... 60
3.5 Trigger Input Setting..................................................................... 63
3.5.1 External Trigger Setting.................................................................. 64
3.5.2 Internal Trigger Setting.................................................................... 64
3.5.3 Cyclic Trigger Setting...................................................................... 65
3.6 Comparison with Previous Mean................................................. 66
Chapter 4 Detail Setting (SET-1)................................................................ 69
4.1 Selection of Object to Be Detected.............................................. 70
4.2 Three-Point Calibration (Linearity adjustment)............................. 71
4.3 Judgment Output Setting............................................................. 73
4.3.1 Judgment Hysteresis...................................................................... 73
4.3.2 Output Style Selection.................................................................... 73
4.3.3 Output Delay................................................................................... 74
4.4 Display Scale............................................................................... 76
4.4.1 One-Point Scaling........................................................................... 76
4.4.2 Two-Point Scaling........................................................................... 78
4.4.3 INV Function................................................................................... 80
4.5 Analog Voltage Output Scale....................................................... 81
4.5.1 One-Point Scaling........................................................................... 81
4.5.2 Two-Point Scaling........................................................................... 83
4.5.3 INV Function................................................................................... 85
4.6 Display Setting............................................................................. 86
4.6.1 Selection of Data Displayed in Upper and Lower Lines.................. 86
4.6.2 Selecting the Display Unit............................................................... 87
4.6.3 Power Saving Mode Setting............................................................ 88
4.6.4 Display Refreshment Period Menu and
Display Places Setting.................................................................... 89
4.7 Interference Prevention Setting.................................................... 90
4.8 Memory Switching Method Setting............................................... 93
4.9 Initialization to Factory Shipment Setting..................................... 94
4.10 Panel Key Lock.......................................................................... 95
Chapter 5 Special Setting (SET. OP)......................................................... 97
5.1 RS-232C Communication Setting................................................ 98
5.1.1 Communication Specification Item.................................................. 98
5.1.2 Setting Procedure........................................................................... 98
5.1.3 Connector Pin Layout on Controller Side........................................ 99
5.2 Settings Related to BCD Output Unit (Optional)........................ 100
5.2.1 Overview of Specifications of BCD Output Unit............................ 100
5.2.2 BCD Output Selection Procedure................................................. 102
5.3 Settings Related to Controller Communication Unit
(Optional).................................................................................. 103
5.3.1 Overview of Controller Communication Unit................................. 103
5.3.2 Connection of Controller Communication Unit
and Address Setting..................................................................... 104
5.3.3 Calculation Between Controllers................................................... 106
5.4 Sensor Head Replacement Setting............................................ 108
5.4.1 Interchangeability of Sensor Head................................................ 108
5.4.2 Characteristics Code Entry Procedure.......................................... 108
5.5 Software Version Display Menu................................................. 110

Chapter 6 RS-232C Communication Function........................................111


6.1 How to Use RS-232C Commands............................................. 112
6.2 Command Lists.......................................................................... 114
6.3 Intelligent Monitor Software (GP-XAiM) (Optional).................... 132
Chapter 7 What to Do Upon an Error...................................................... 135
7.1 Error Indication List.................................................................... 136
7.2 What to Do?............................................................................... 138
Chapter 8 Specifications and Dimensions............................................. 139
8.1 Ratings and Performance.......................................................... 140
8.1.1 Sensor Head................................................................................. 140
8.1.2 Controller...................................................................................... 141
8.1.3 BCD Output Unit and Controller Communication Unit.................. 143
8.2 Dimensions (Unit: mm)............................................................... 144
8.2.1 Sensor Head................................................................................. 144
8.2.2 Controller...................................................................................... 147
8.2.3 BCD Output Unit (Optional).......................................................... 147
8.2.4 Controller Communication Unit (Optional).................................... 147
Introduction
Introduction

Handling Precautions.............................................................2
Checking the Packaged Components ..................................4
Notation.................................................................................4

1
Handling Precautions
Introduction

This product is to inspect (discrimirate/measure) sensing objects.


Never use this product for prevention of accidents which damage a
WARNING human life or properties or for safety maintenance.

Connection
・The GP-X series is configured to satisfy the specification with the
combination of the sensor head and the controller. Use the sensor head
and controller in combination without fail; with other combinations, not only
may the specifications may not be satisfied but also failure may result.
・Turn the controller off before mounting or removing the sensor head and
controller.
・Note that the cables will be damaged if they are pulled.

Power Supply
・Wait 15 minutes (or 20 minutes with GP-XC3SE and GP-X5CSE) after the
power is turned on before operation is started. There may be a variation in
the measurements immediately after power-on because the power circuit is
not stable.
・There is a muting time of about two seconds after the power is turned on.
Take care that wrong wiring may damage the sensor.
・Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.
・If power is supplied from a commercial switching regulator, ensure that the
frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the power supply is connected to an actual
ground.
・Make sure to use an isolation transformer for the DC power supply. If an
auto-transformer (single winding transformer) is used, this product or the
power supply may get damaged.
・In case a surge is generated in the used power supply, connect a surge
absorber to the supply and absorb the surge.

Wiring
・Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or power lines or put
them in the same raceway. This can cause malfunction due to induction.
・Make sure that the power supply is off while wiring.
・The analog voltage output is incorporated with a short circuit protection
circuit. Do not connect it directly to a power supply or a capacitive load.
・Be careful to avoid statically charging connectors during wiring work. A
failure may result.
・Use the exclusive extension cable for cable extension of the sensor head.
(Overall length: 10m)
2
Environment
・This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.

Introduction
・Avoid dust, dirt, and steam.
・Take care that the sensor does not come in direct contact with water, oil,
grease, or organic solvents, such as, thinner, etc.
・In case noise generating equipment (switching regulator, inverter motor,
etc.) is used in the vicinity of this product, connect the frame ground (F.G.)
terminal of the equipment to an actual ground.
・Take care that stress is not directly applied to the cable joint.
・This sensor is for indoor use only.

Compatibility
・In case the sensor head is broken, the sensor head replacement is possible
with same model.
(However, entering a characteristics code (ID code) and calibration are
required)
Intended Products for CE Marking
・The models listed under 'Chapter 8 Specifications and Dimensions' come
with CE Marking. As for all other models, please contact our office.
・Contact for CE
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Panasonic Testing Center
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg,Germany

Conditions
Operating Conditions for Compliance with CE
・This is a CE conformity product complying with EMC Directive. The
harmonized standard with regard to immunity that applies to this product is
EN 61000-6-2 (Note) and the following conditions must be met to conform to
that standard.

・The controller must be connected within 10m of the power supply.


・The Signal cable connected to the controller must be shorter than 30m.
・A ferrite clamp must be mounted within 10mm of the base of the single
connector of the cable (GP-XBCC3) for the BCD output unit.

Miscellaneous
・Never disassemble the GP-X series.

3
Checking the Packaged Components
Introduction

Check if the following components are found in the package.

Controller :1

Mounting frame :1

Sensor head :1

Hexagonal nut
(For GP-X10M, GP-X12ML and GP-X22KL only) : 2

Toothed washer
(For GP-X10M, GP-X12ML and GP-X22KL only) : 1

Instruction manual :1

Notation
Meaning of Symbols

Indicates handy points useful for operation.


POINT

Notice Indicates that care should be taken in regards to operation.

Reference Indicates the page(s) describing relevant information.

4
Chapter 1
Chapter 1

Before Starting Operation


An outline of the GP-X and mounting, connection and wiring are described.

1.1 Features of GP-X Series................................................6


1.2 Basic Configuration........................................................7
1.2.1 Sensor Head.........................................................7
1.2.2 Controller..............................................................7
1.2.3 Controller Communication Unit and
Link Cable (Optional)..........................................7
1.2.4 BCD Output Unit (Optional)..................................7
1.2.5 Cable with Connector on One End for
BCD Output Unit (Optional).................................7
1.2.6 Extension Cable for Sensor Head (Optional)........7
1.2.7 Intelligent Monitor Software (Optional).................7
1.3 Functional Description...................................................8
1.3.1 Controller..............................................................8
1.3.2 BCD Output Unit (Optional)................................11
1.3.3 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)..........12
1.4 External I/O..................................................................13
1.5 I/O Circuit Diagrams....................................................14
1.5.1 NPN Output Type................................................14
1.5.2 PNP Output Type ...............................................15
1.6 Mounting Method.........................................................16
1.6.1 Mounting the Controller......................................16
1.6.2 Mounting the Sensor Head.................................17
1.6.3 Processing and Tightening the Lead Wire..........18
1.7 Connection...................................................................19
1.7.1 Connecting the Sensor Head and Controller......19
1.7.2 Mounting the Option Unit....................................20
1.8 Flow of Configuration Until Operation Is Started.........22
1.8.1 Basic Usage........................................................22
1.8.2 Application Usage...............................................22
1.8.3 Usage with Optional Unit....................................22

5
1.1 Features of GP-X Series
The GP-X series is a high-speed high-accuracy eddy current digital
displacement sensor for measuring the distance to an object.
・Capable of detection of stainless steel (SUS) and iron
Chapter 1

・40kHz high-speed sampling


・High resolution and linearity
・Availability of fine 3.8 sensor head
・Sensor head interchangeability
・Digital two-line two-color indication
・Various measuring modes
・Standard installation of RS-232C control; capable of remote control from
PLC or PC
・Capable of high-speed digital output with optional BCD output unit
(GP-XBCD)
・Capable of linking up to eight units and calculation between arbitrary two
units with optional controller communication unit (GP-XCOM)

Controller communication unit


(GP-XCOM)

Link cable for controller communi-


cation unit (SL-F150/F250/F1000)

GP
-X
seri
es

LO
GO
TIM
ING HI
MOD
E
set

ENTE
R

GP
-X
seri
es

LO
GO
TIM
ING HI
MOD
E
set

ENTE
R

GP
-X
seri
es

LO
GO
TIM
ING HI
MOD
E
set

ENTE
R

6
1.2 Basic Configuration
1.2.1 Sensor Head
An eddy current flows in the object (metal) to attenuate the amplitude of the

Chapter 1
coil, as an object (metal) is placed nearer in the high frequency magnetic
field generating from the built-in coil. The amount of attenuation is detected
and transmitted to the controller.

Metal

1.2.2 Controller
A sensor head is connected and the displacement between the object (metal)
and sensor head is measured and displayed. The displacement is output as
a voltage. Judgment by comparing to a reference value is performed and
output. The controller has various functions to make it applicable to the likes
of inspection, judgment and positioning.

1.2.3 Controller Communication Unit and Link Cable (Optional)


Multiple controllers are connected and calculation and control are performed.
(The analog voltage output of the calculation result cannot be used.)

1.2.4 BCD Output Unit (Optional)


The amount of displacement is output as a BCD code.

1.2.5 Cable with Connector on One End for BCD Output Unit (Optional)
1.2.6 Extension Cable for Sensor Head (Optional)
The controller and sensor head are placed at a distance. (A 7m extension
cable is prepared.)

1.2.7 Intelligent Monitor Software (Optional)


Runs on a PC for data management and control of the controller.

7
1.3 Functional Description
1.3.1 Controller
Front panel
1
Chapter 1

GP-X series

2
3 10
4
LO GO HI
TIMING
set 12
5
6 MODE ENTER

7 8 9 11
No. Description Function
The measurement, calculated value, setting data and so on
Digital display are displayed. The measurement is displayed in green on
1 the lower line with the GO judgment, while it is displayed in
(green, orange)
orange on the upper line with the HI or LO judgment.
HI indicator Lights up if the measurement is larger the upper limit
2 (Orange) value.

GO indicator Lights up if the measurement is between the upper


3 (Green) and lower limit values.

LO indicator Lights up if the measurement is smaller than the lower


4 (Orange) limit value.

TIMING indicator Lights up at the timing of an external or internal trigger.


5 It is lit for approx. 0.1 sec. (Note 1)
(Green)
MODE indicator Lights up in the setting mode, while it is not lit during
6 (Orange) measurement.
Starts the setting mode.
7 MODE key Returns to the original state in the setting mode.
8 DOWN key
Use these keys to select the setting value and setting
9 UP key items.

10 SHIFT key Moves among setting digits.

11 ENTER key Determines the setting item and setting value.


Resets the controller forcibly to zero (reference
12 0-set key position) with the current detection position to shift the
display and analog voltage output.
Note 1: If the timing input period is 0.5 sec. or less, the indicator may not follow the
input and may not light up. Note that this will not affect the detection operation.

8
Rear panel

Chapter 1
2

3 4 5

No. Description Function


Upper terminal
1 Connect each terminal to input or output.
block
Provided with reverse insertion prevention
Lower terminal function
2
block
Sensor head
3 connection Connect the sensor head.
connector
Sensor cable Select the cable length of the sensor head cable.
4 length selection Upper side: Standard (3m) extension (7m)
switch Lower side: Standard (3m)
RS-232C Capable of loading/writing settings and loading
5
connector measurements.

9
Side view
Chapter 1

No. Description Function

Connector for Peel the seal off and directly connect the optional
1
unit connection BCD output unit or controller communication unit.

10
1.3.2 BCD Output Unit (Optional)
3

Chapter 1
1

No. Description Function


Cable with
connector on
1 one end for Connect the BCD output unit.
BCD output unit
(Optional)
Connector for Connect the cable with connector on one end for
2
BCD output BCD output unit
Connector for
3 connecting the Connect with the side panel of the controller.
controller

Notes: 1) To use the BCD output unit, make sure to configure the BCD out-
put.
Reference For the setting method, refer to section "5.2.2 BCD Output Se-
lection Procedure" on page 102.
2) After the controller is configured for BCD output, the analog volt-
age output becomes invalid.
For compliance with CE, mount a ferrite clamp for EMC measures on
the cable and within 10mm of the root of the cable connector to reduce
the effects of radio noise.
[Recommended product: ZCAT2035-0930A made by TDK Co., Ltd.]

11
1.3.3 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)

1 2 3 5
Chapter 1

No. Description Function


Link cable Connects between controller communication
1
(Optional) units.
Transmission
2
connector Connect a link cable to communicate with
Reception another controller.
3
connector
Terminator If only one link cable is connected, turn this
4
switch switch on. (Lower side: ON)
Connector for
5 connecting Connect with a controller.
controller

When a different power supply is used for 2, or more, controllers, be sure


to connect either 0 V lines or +V lines of the controllers each other. Other-
Notice
wise, the transmission by GP-XCOM and the interference prevention func-
tion are not properly operated.

12
1.4 External I/O

Chapter 1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Terminal
Indication Name Description
No.
A signal is output if the measurement
1 LO LO output
is smaller than the lower limit value.
A signal is output if the measurement is
2 GO GO output
between the upper and lower limit values.
A signal is issued if the measurement
3 HI HI output
is larger than the upper limit value.
Output 4 COM Common Common NPN output type: 0V
PNP output type: 24V
5 ALARM Alarm output A signal is output if an error occurs.
An internal trigger outputs for
6 STROBE Strobe output
measurement interval.
Interference A signal is sent to another controller for
7 INT P OUT
prevention output removal of effects caused by interference.
Analog 8 GND Analog ground The measurement is output in an
ANALOG
output 9 OUT Analog voltage output analog voltage.
The current detection position is forcibly
10 0 SET Zero setting input
zeroed (to become a reference position).
11 1 Memory switch 1 One among four settings is called up
MEMORY from the internal memory to replace
12 2 Memory switch 2 the current setting with it.
NPN output type: 0V
Input 13 COM Common Common PNP output type: 24V
14 TIMING Timing input Measurement begins.
15 RESET Reset input Temporarily finishes the holding interval.
Interference With a signal sent from another controller,
16 INT P IN
prevention input effects caused by interference are removed.
Power 17 0V Power supply 0V
Supply power.
supply 18 24V DC Power supply 24V DC

13
1.5 I/O Circuit Diagrams
1.5.1 NPN Output Type (GP-XC S, GP-XC SE, GP-XC M , GP-XC KL)
Terminal No.
D1
Chapter 1

18
V
Comparison Load
ZD1 output LO
Tr1 1
100mA
Load
ZD2 Comparison output GO max.
Tr2 2 Load
ZD3 Comparison output HI 100mA max. Load
Tr3 3
24V DC
ZD4 Alarm output 100mA max. Load 10%
Tr4 5
ZD5 Strobe output 100mA max.
Tr5 6
ZD6 100mA max.
Tr6 7 Interference prevention output

4 Output common
0V
17
+ 47 47
- 9 Analog voltage output: 5 to 5V (Note 1)
8 Analog ground

24V

5k Zero setting input


10

24V
Main circuit

5k Memory switch input 1 (Note 2)


11

24V
5k Memory switch input 2 (Note 2)
12

24V

5k Timing input
14

24V

5k Reset input
15

24V
5k Interference
16 *1 *2 *1 *1 *1
prevention input

Input common
13
(0V)
Internal circuit Users' circuit
Notes: 1) Devices connected to the analog voltage output (terminal No. and ) must have 1M or larger input impedance.
2) To perform memory switching by means of an external terminal, select "Ext" as the memory switching method. For
details, refer to section "4.8 Memory Switching Method Setting" on page 93.

Symbol...D1, D2 : Reverse supply polarity pro- *1


tection diode
Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor
ZD1 to ZD6 : Surge absorption zener diode
Tr1 to Tr6 : NPN output transistor
or

Memory switching input (Note 2) Zero setting input, memory switch input 1/2
Memory No. Memory switch 1 Memory switch 2 Reset input
Low (0 to 4V): Valid
0 High High High ( V or open): Invalid
1 Low High
*2
2 High Low
NPN open-collector transistor
3 Low Low
Low: 0 to 4V, High: V or open

Timing input
Low (0 to 4V): Valid
High ( V or open): Invalid

14
1.5.2 PNP Output Type (GP-XC S-P, GP-XC SE-P, GP-XC M -P, GP-XC KL-P)
Terminal No.
D1 V
18

4 Output common
100mA max.
Tr1 1

Chapter 1
ZD1 Comparison output LO 100mA max.
T r2 2
ZD2 Comparison output GO 100mA max. 24V DC
Tr3 Load 10%
3
ZD3 Comparison output HI 100mA max.
Load
Tr4 5
ZD4 Alarm output 100mA max. Load
Tr5 6 Load
ZD5 Strobe output
Tr6 7 Interference
Load
ZD6 prevention output
17
0V
47 47
9 Analog voltage output: 5 to 5V (Note 1)
8 Analog ground

Input common ( 24V)


13
*1 *1 *1 *2 *1
Main circuit

5k Zero setting input


10

Memory switch input 1


5k (Note 2)
11

5k Memory switch input 2 (Note 2)


12

5k Timing input
14

5k Reset input
15

5k
16 Interference prevention input

Internal circuit Users' circuit


Notes: 1) Devices connected to the analog voltage output (terminal No. and ) must have 1M or larger input impedance.
2) To perform memory switching by means of an external terminal, select "Ext" as the memory switching method. For
details, refer to section "4.8 Memory Switching Method Setting" on page 93.

Symbol...D1, D2 : Reverse supply polarity pro- *1


tection diode
Non-voltage contact or PNP open-collector transistor
ZD1 to ZD6 : Surge absorption zener diode
Tr1 to Tr6 : PNP output transistor
or

Memory switching input (Note 2) Zero setting input, memory switch input 1/2
Memory No. Memory switch 1 Memory switch 2 Reset input
Low (0V or open): Invalid
0 Low Low High ( 17 to 24V): Valid
1 High Low
*2
2 Low High
PNP open-collector transistor
3 High High
Low: 0V or open, High: 17 to 24V

Timing input
Low (0V or open): Invalid
High ( 17 to 24V): Valid

15
1.6 Mounting Method
The procedure for mounting the GP-X series to a panel is described.

1.6.1 Mounting the Controller


Chapter 1

1. Cut a mounting hole in the pan- 2. Insert the controller into the
el. mounting hole from the rear.

(unit: mm)
45 +0.6
0

1 to 5
45 +0.6
0

To mount the communication


unit or BCD output unit, the
thickness must be from 1 to
2.5mm.
3. Fit the mounting frame from the rear.

Without an optional unit (unit: mm)


45 +0.6
0
To mount the
communication
45 +0.6
unit or BCD output
0
unit, observe the
A orientation shown
Min. 90 in the figure.

For continuous side mounting


45 +0.6
0
A = (48 n 2.5)
n : The Number of the units to
A be mounted

Note: The panel thickness must be from 1 to 5mm.


4. Tighten the screw of the mounting frame.

With optional units (unit: mm)

90 or more

100 or more

Note: The panel thickness must be from 1 to 2.5mm.

To mount the optional controller communication unit (GP-XCOM) or BCD


Notice output unit (GP-XBCD) to the controller, mount the controller on the panel
first.

16
1.6.2 Mounting the Sensor Head

Tighten the sensor head to the torque specified below.

Chapter 1
Mounting with set screw
Use an M3, or less, cup-point set screw.
<Column type>
Set screw (M3 or smaller) Model A(mm) Tightening torque
(Cup point)
A GP-X3S 4 to 16 0.1N㨯m or less
GP-X5S 0.44N㨯m or less
5 to 16
GP-X8S 0.58N㨯m or less
Note: Avoid tightening excessively.

Mounting with nut


<Screw type>
GP-X10M GP-X12ML GP-X22KL Model B(mm) Tightening torque
Attached
toothed lock
Attached
toothed lock
Attached GP-X10M 7 or more 9.8N㨯m or less
toothed lock
washer washer washer
B B B GP-X12ML 14 or more 20N㨯m or less
GP-X22KL 20 or more (Note 1) 20N㨯m or less
Mounting Mounting Mounting
plate plate plate Notes : 1) In case of without a nut. If a nut is fitted,
this value will be 23.5mm or more.
2) Mount such that the nuts do not protrude
from the thread portion.
Distance from surrounding metal
As metal around the sensor may affect the detection, take care of the fol-
lowing.

<Embedding of the sensor in metal>


Measurement value or analogue voltage output may be changed if the
sensor is completely embedded in metal. Keep the minimum distance
specified in the table below.

Model C(mm) D(mm)


GP-X3S
10
GP-X5S
C 3
D GP-X8S 18
Metal
GP-X10M 14
GP-X12ML 50 14
GP-X22KL 50 20

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1.6.3 Processing and Tightening the Lead Wire

Follow the procedure below to process and tighten lead wires.


Chapter 1

Lead wire processing size

A
Lead wire

Tighten

Loosen

Dimension A :6 1mm
Tightening torque : 0.2N•m or less
Recommended tool : Small regular screwdriver
(width of 2.5mm or less, thickness 0.5mm or less)

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1.7 Connection
1.7.1 Connecting the Sensor Head and Controller

Chapter 1
While holding the ring around the connector of the sensor head, insert the
connector into the sensor head connector of the controller until it snaps.

Controller

Sensor head cable length


selection switch

Upper side: Standard (3m) + Sensor head


extension (7m) connection
Lower side: Standard (3m) connector
(Factory shipment setting)
Ring around connector

To disconnect, hold the ring around the connector and pull straight toward
you.
POINT

・Turn the power off before connecting the sensor head to the controller.
Check before turning the power on.
・The circumferential ring of the cable connector is connected to 0V. When
using an extension cable, take measures to isolate the connector so it
does not make contact with any surrounding conductors (metal).
Notice ・Check that the setting of the sensor head cable length selection switch
is consistent with the cable length, before turning the power on. The
controller will not correctly recognize the cable length with a wrong setting.
・When using an extended cable (GP-XCCJ7; cable length 7m) to extend
the sensor head cable length, slide the sensor head cable length selection
switch up. After operating the selection switch, turn the power on again
and perform calibration at three points without fail.
・Do not pull the cable; otherwise the cable will be damaged.

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1.7.2 Mounting the Option Unit
Perform mounting after turning the power off. If mounting is performed with the
power turned on, failure may result. As well, keep away from mounting brack-
ets when the power is on.
Chapter 1

Mounting of controller communication unit and BCD output unit

1. Peel off the side seal of the controller.

2. Mount the controller and the mounting frame on the panel in the orienta-
tion shown in the figure below.
For details, refer to section "1.6.1 1 to 2.5mm
Mounting the Controller" on
page 16.

3. Mount the controller communication unit or BCD output unit from the
side.

4. Mount the mounting bracket from the side.

If the fitting inter-


feres with another
unit or the like and it
cannot be mounted
sideways, mount
from the rear while
opening its arms.

(Mounting from rear)

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5. Press portions A of the mounting bracket to snap portions B to fix the fit-
ting, as shown in the figure below.

Chapter 1
A

6. Connect the controller communication units as shown in the figure


below.
Controller communication
unit (GP-XCOM)

Link cable for controller


communication unit
(SL-F150/F250/F1000)

OFF
ON
OFF

Terminator switch ON
ON
OFF

Terminator switch OFF


ON

Terminator switch ON

7. Turn the terminator switch ON at the two units located at both ends of the
network. Turn the terminator switch OFF at the other units.
*The procedure 6 and 7 explain the controller communication unit (GP-
XCOM). For the BCD output unit (GP-XBCD), connect the exclusive cable
with connector on one end (GP-XBCC3).

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1.8 Flow of Configuration Until Operation Is Started
1.8.1 Basic Usage
Turn the power on.
Chapter 1

Select the material of the Refer to section "4.1 Selection of the Object to
object to be detected. Be Detected" on page 70.

Refer to section "4.2 Three-Point Calibration


Adjust linearity.
(Linearity adjustment)" on page 71.

Determine the reference


Refer to " Zero Setting" on page 28.
point for detection.

Select the measuring mode Refer to section "3.4 Setting According to


and enter conditions. Application (Application mode)" on page 52.

Adjust the display scale. Refer to section "4.4 Display Scale" on page 76.

Adjust the analog voltage Refer to section "4.5 Analog Voltage Output
output scale. Scale" on page 81.

Enter the upper and lower Refer to section "3.2 Upper and Lower Limit
limit values. Value Settings" on page 48.

Refer to section "4.3 Judgment Output Setting"


Set the judgment output.
on page 73.

Start detection.

1.8.2 Application Usage


Use the mutual interference Refer to section "4.7 Interference
prevention function. Prevention Setting" on page 90.

Use the memory switching Refer to section "4.8 Memory Switching Method
function for the settings. Setting" on page 93.

Use the RS-232C


communication function to Refer to section "5.1 RS-232C Communication
configure and perform data Setting" on page 98.
communication.

1.8.3 Usage with Optional Unit


Refer to section "5.2 Settings Related to BCD
Use BCD output.
Output Unit (Optional)" on page 100.

Calculate measurements Refer to section "5.3 Settings Related to


between two controllers. Controller Communication Unit (Optional)"
on page 103.

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2
Basic Knowledge About Functions

2.1 Displaying Operation.....................................................24


2.1.1 Operation Panel....................................................24
2.1.2 List of Characters Displayed at Controller.............25
2.2 Operation System..........................................................26
2.2.1 Overview of Operation System.............................26
2.2.2 How to Enter a Value............................................31
2.3 Measurement Function..................................................32
2.3.1 Holding Measurement Function............................32
2.3.2 Trigger Input..........................................................38
2.4 List of Factory Shipment Settings..................................43

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2.1 Displaying Operation
2.1.1 Operation Panel 1

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2
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2.1.2 List of Characters Displayed at Controller

A B C D E F G H

I J K L M N O P Q

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R S T U V W X Y Z

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2.2 Operation System
2.2.1 Overview of Operation System
Display/confirmation Setting mode
Detection state Memory number selection
(Refer to page 46.)

Upper limit value Upper limit value


Chapter 2

(Refer to page 48.)

Lower limit value Lower limit value


(Refer to page 48.)

Averaging Averaging frequency


frequency (Refer to page 51.)

Application mode Application mode


(Refer to page 52.)

* Indication varies according to the


mode selected in the application
mode. The figure on the left indicates
what is displayed with the selection
of the manual mode.

Set 1 Select the object to


be detected
(Refer to page 70.)
Calibration
(Refer to page 71.)

Judgment output setting


RS-232C (Refer to page 73.)
Option communication setting
(Refer to page 98.) Display scale
(Refer to page 76.)

Analog voltage
output scale
(Refer to page 81.)
Display setting
(Refer to page 86.)
BCD output unit setting
(Refer to page 100.) Interference
prevention setting
Controller communication (Refer to page 90.)
unit setting and address Memory switching
setting (Refer to page 104.) method setting
(Refer to page 93.)
Controller communication
unit setting calculation Initialization to factory
setting (Refer to page 106.) shipment settings
(Refer to page 94.)
Setting upon replacement
of sensor head
(Refer to page 108.)
Software version display

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Detection Mode
When the orange MODE indicator next to the key is not lit, the sensor
is in the detection state. Judgment is output in the detection state accord-
ing to the upper and lower limit settings. With the GO judgment, a value is
displayed in green on the lower line. With the LO or HI judgment, a value is
displayed in orange on the upper line.
Detected value displayed when the upper limit setting is "1.0000" and the
lower limit setting is "0.5000".

Chapter 2
In the case of within range (GO) In the case of beyond range (LO or HI)

LO/GO/HI indicator

MODE indicator

The range of the detected value can be checked on the LO/GO/HI indicator.
HI indicator (orange) : Lights up with measurements larger than the upper
limit setting.
GO indicator (green) : Lights up with measurements between the upper
and lower limit values.
LO indicator (orange) : Lights up with measurements smaller than the low-
er limit value.
*In the case of holding measurement and calculation measurement, the
measured value is displayed.
Press the or key in the detection state to check the following item set-
tings (but the settings cannot be changed). At this time, the MODE indicator
at the key is not lit.
Press the key in the detection state to display the current detected value
on the upper line and the measured value on the lower line.
Press the key to return to the original state.

Detection state
Detected

Upper limit setting Measured


value
Lower limit setting

Averaging frequency
When the key is pressed
Application mode

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Zero Setting
Press and hold the key on the panel for longer than two seconds to
change the current position of the detected object to the zero (reference) po-
sition while the displayed value and analog voltage output are zeroed.
Use this key to adjust the reference position according to a slight difference
in the detected object or according to the workpiece positions varying as time
passes.
Chapter 2

Press and hold the key for longer than two seconds, too, to cancel zero
setting.

Press and
hold for
longer than
two seconds.

Press and immediately release the key to check the current zero setting
ON/OFF state.

Zero setting ON Zero setting OFF

If scaling is set, the offset at a detected distance of 0mm is displayed when


the key is pressed.

If the detected distance exceeds the detection range (maximum detection


distance), zero setting cannot be performed. If zero setting is attempted, an
"Err15/0-Set" error message is displayed with an alarm output.
After pressing and holding down the key for two seconds to remove the
error, set the distance again, within the detection range.
・Make sure to check the trigger level (in the case of internal trigger) and the
upper and lower limits after zero setting.
・Zero setting can be performed from an external input terminal. Zero setting
cannot be reset from an external input terminal.

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The memory can be overwritten 100,000 times. Be careful that it will not
be overwritten too frequently by the zero setting input from an external ter-
Notice
minal. Furthermore, it is recommended that the panel key lock function be
turned ON to prevent inadvertent overwriting.

*To perform zero setting, set the detection distance within 1/2 F.S. If the de-
tection distance between the measurement result and zero setting exceeds
1.5 times F.S., calculation may not be performed correctly.

Chapter 2
<Zero setting without display scale>
(Example) GP-XC10M with 2mm detection distance

Displayed value Displayed value

2.0 Press and hold 2.0


key at 1.0mm.

Press and
Detection Detection
key again to
distance distance
0 restore to the 0
2.0 original state. 1.0 2.0
(Note)

After zero setting

<Zero setting with display scale offset at detection distance 0mm>

Displayed value Displayed value Displayed value

2.0 2.0 Press and hold


Changed arbitrarily key at 1.0mm.
according to scale.

Refer to section
Detection "4.4 Display Scale" Detection Press and hold Detection
distance on page 76 and distance key again distance
0 section "4.5 0 to restore the 0
2.0 Analog Voltage 2.0 original setting. 1.0 2.0
Output Scale" on (Note)
page 81.

Offset value 1.0

Due to scaling,
the set detection
distance 0mm
becomes the
datum for zero
3.0
setting.

Example after display scaling After zero setting

Note: In the case of zero setting at the external terminal, zero setting is not
canceled but performed again.
Similar change occurs in the case of analog voltage output scale.

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Setting Mode
When the key is pressed, the MODE indicator (orange) lights up to
start the setting mode.
At this time, the controller continues sampling, measurement and judgment.
Press the or key to change the setting of major items.

Reference
Display Name Reference item
Chapter 2

page
Memory number Section "3.1 Memory Selection" P.46
selection

Upper limit setting Section "3.2 Upper and Lower Limit


P.48
Value Settings"

Lower limit setting Section "3.2 Upper and Lower Limit P.48
Value Settings"
Averaging Section "3.3 Averaging Frequency
P.51
frequency setting Setting"

Section "3.4 Setting According to P.52


Application mode
Application (Application mode)"
setting
Section "3.5Trigger Input Setting" P.63

Holding
measurement Section "2.3 Measurement Function" P.32
selection

Trigger selection Section "3.5 Trigger Input Setting" P.63

Comparison with Section "3.6 Comparison with


P.66
previous average Previous Mean"

Section "4.1 Selection of Object to Be


Setting 1: Detail
Detected" to section "4.9 Initialization P.70 to
setting 94
to Factory Shipment Setting"

Section "5.1 RS-232C Communication


Special setting P.98 to
Setting" to section "5.5 Software
110
Version Display Menu"

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2.2.2 How to Enter a Value
The value entry method for the upper limit is described as an example.
Setting Example
Change upper limit setting 2.0000mm to 4.5000mm.

1. In the detection state, press the key.


The MODE indicator (orange) next to the
key lights up to indicate the setting mode, and the

Chapter 2
current memory number is displayed.

2. Press the key.


" " (H-thr) is displayed.
This is the upper limit setting change menu.

3. Press the key.


The most significant digit of the upper limit value
" " (2.0000) blinks.

4. Using the or key, change the blinking


number.
The number increases each time the key is
pressed.
The number decreases each time the key is
pressed.

5. Press the key to move the blinking digit


and repeat step 4 to change the number.

6. After changing, press the key to set the


value.

7. Press the key.


The MODE indicator (orange) is not lit to indicate
that the controller has returned to the detection
mode.

*There is another method to replace the upper or lower limit setting with the current de-
tection distance.
*When the least significant digit blinks, press . All digits blink to indicate positive/
negative conversion.
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2.3 Measurement Function
2.3.1 Holding Measurement Function
The holding measurement function includes the following variations.

Display Name Description of action

The measurement result is displayed and


Normal
Chapter 2

output.

The maximum value at the designated


Peak hold interval is measured.

The minimum value at the designated


Bottom hold interval is measured.

The difference between the maximum and


Peak-to-peak hold minimum values at the designated interval
is measured.

Sample hold The minimum value at the designated


interval is measured.

A simple mean of the measurement


Average hold interval is measured.

Reference For the setting procedure, refer to section "3.4.2 Manual Mode" on page 54.

Normal (no hold): (nonE)


The measured value is always displayed with analog voltage output and
judgment output.
The displayed value, judgment output and analog voltage output are held
with the timing input.

Measured value
Measurement
Displayed value
Output value

Displayed value

ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF

Time

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Peak Hold:
The maximum detection value in the interval designated with trigger inputs is
held.
For the trigger input, the external trigger of timing input, internal trigger with
designation of the trigger level, or cyclic trigger with designation of a period
can be used.

( For the internal trigger, the trigger edge direction, trigger edge time and
)

Chapter 2
sampling time can be designated.
Holding measurement begins with power on or immediately after reset input
is turned on.
The analog voltage output is held at 0V after the start of holding measure-
ment until the first measurement is finished.
For the use of each trigger input, refer to section "2.3.2 Trigger Input" on
page 38.
After the end of the first measurement until the second measurement is fin-
ished, the result of the first measurement is held and output.
After the end of the second measurement, the result of the second measure-
ment is held and output.
This cycle is repeated.
The output judgment is made as to the hold value.

Example of peak hold (example with external trigger)

After reset input, "----" is Measured value


"----" is displayed until the Measurement
displayed until the first
first input is obtained. Displayed value
input is obtained. Output value
The voltage output is
The voltage output is
held at 0V.
held at 0V.

Output of result of
Displayed value sampling period 4

Output of result of
sampling period 1
0

ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
With the reset input, sampling
ON begins again.
Reset input
OFF

Sampling Sampling Sampling


Internal sampling period 1 Sampling period 2 period 3 period 4 Sampling period 5 Sampling period 6

Start of holding mode Time

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Bottom Hold:
The minimum detection value in the interval designated with trigger inputs is
held.
For the trigger input, the external trigger of timing input, internal trigger with
designation of the trigger level, or cyclic trigger with designation of a period
can be used.
For the internal trigger, the trigger edge direction, trigger edge time and
( )
Chapter 2

sampling time can be designated.


Holding measurement begins with power on or immediately after reset input
is turned on.
The analog voltage output is held at 0V after the start of holding measure-
ment until the first measurement is finished.
For the use of each trigger input, refer to section "2.3.2 Trigger Input" on
page 38.
After the end of the first measurement until the second measurement is fin-
ished, the result of the first measurement is held and output.
After the end of the second measurement, the result of the second measure-
ment is held and output.
This cycle is repeated.
The output judgment is made as to the hold value.

Example of bottom hold (example with external trigger)

"----" is displayed until the After reset input, "----" is Measured value
first input is obtained. displayed until the first Measurement
The voltage output is Displayed value
input is obtained. Output value
held at 0V.
The voltage output is
held at 0V.

Displayed value

Output of result of Output of result of


sampling period 1 sampling period 4
0

ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
With the reset input, sampling
ON
Reset input begins again.
OFF

Sampling Sampling Sampling


Internal sampling period 1 Sampling period 2 period 3 period 4 Sampling period 5 Sampling period 6

Start of holding mode Time

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Peak-to-Peak Hold:
The difference between the maximum and minimum detection values in the
interval designated with trigger inputs is held.
For the trigger input, the external trigger of timing input, internal trigger with
designation of the trigger level, or cyclic trigger with designation of a period
can be used.
For the internal trigger, the trigger edge direction, trigger edge time and
( )

Chapter 2
sampling time can be designated.
Holding measurement begins with the power on or immediately after reset
input is turned on.
The analog voltage output is held at 0V after the start of holding measure-
ment until the first measurement is finished.
For the usage of each trigger input, refer to section "2.3.2 Trigger Input" on
page 38.
After the end of the first measurement until the second measurement is fin-
ished, the result of the first measurement is held and output.
After the end of the second measurement, the result of the second measure-
ment is held and output.
This cycle is repeated.
The output judgment is made as to the hold value.

Example of peak-to-peak hold (example with external trigger)

"----" is displayed until the After reset input, "----" is Measured value
first input is obtained. displayed until the first Measurement
input is obtained. Displayed value
The voltage output is Output of result Output value
held at 0V. The voltage output is
P2 (P2-B2) of sampling held at 0V.
period 2

P1 P5
Displayed value P4
B2 B5

B1
Output of result B4 Output of result
(P1-B1) of sampling (P4-B4) of sampling
0 period 1 period 4
ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
Sampling begins again with
ON the reset input.
Reset input
OFF

Sampling Sampling Sampling


Internal sampling period 1 Sampling period 2 period 3 period 4 Sampling period 5 Sampling period 6

Start of holding mode Time

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Sample Hold:
The value detected at the time trigger input is held.
For the trigger input, the external trigger of timing input, internal trigger with
designation of the trigger level, or cyclic trigger with designation of a period
can be used.
Holding measurement begins with the power on or immediately after reset
input is turned on.
Chapter 2

The analog voltage output is held at 0V after the start of holding measure-
ment until the first measurement is finished.
After the end of the first measurement until the second measurement is fin-
ished, the result of the first measurement is held and output.
After the end of the second measurement, the result of the second measure-
ment is held and output.
This cycle is repeated.
The output judgment is made as to the hold value.

Example of sample hold (example with external trigger)

After reset input, "----" is Measured value


"----" is displayed until the displayed until the first Measurement
first input is obtained. input is obtained. Displayed value
The voltage output is The voltage output is Output value
held at 0V. held at 0V.

Displayed value

The value at the


timing input is output
0 and held.

Timing input ON
(External trigger)
OFF
ON Sampling begins again with
Reset input the reset input.
OFF

Start of holding mode Time

If the internal trigger is selected, the sampling point is after the total time of
trigger delay and sampling time.
However, sampling time "0" results in a singular point; enter a value other
than "0" as a sampling time. For details, refer to " Internal Trigger Mode"
on page 40.

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Average Hold:
The simple mean of detected values in the period designated with trigger in-
puts is held.
For the trigger input, the external trigger of timing input, internal trigger with
designation of the trigger level, or cyclic trigger with designation of a period
can be used.
Holding measurement begins with the power on or immediately after reset
input is turned on.

Chapter 2
The analog voltage output is held at 0V after the start of holding measure-
ment until the first measurement is finished.
With the external trigger setting, the average of the values detected between
one timing input to the next timing input is kept on hold. With a reset input,
sampled data is deleted. For the usage of each trigger input, refer to section
"2.3.2 Trigger Input" on page 38.
With the internal trigger setting, the mean is calculated and output with each
trigger while deleting the sum of internal sampling data.
After the end of the first measurement until the second measurement is fin-
ished, the result of the first measurement is held and output.
After the end of the second measurement, the result of the second measure-
ment is held and output.
This cycle is repeated.
The output judgment is made as to the hold value.

Example of average hold (example with external trigger)


After reset input, "----" is Measured value
"----" is displayed until the displayed until the first Measurement
first input is obtained. input is obtained. Displayed value
Output value
The voltage output is Simple mean of The voltage output is
held at 0V. sampling period 2 held at 0V.
Interval mean of
sampling period 5

Displayed value

Output of simple mean Output of simple mean


of sampling period 1 of sampling period 4
0

ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
Sampling begins with reset
ON input.
Reset input
OFF

Internal sampling Sampling Sampling Sampling


period 1 Sampling period 2 period 3 period 4 Sampling period 5 Sampling period 6

Start of holding mode Time


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2.3.2 Trigger Input
When various holding measurement functions are used, the external trigger
given at the external terminal (timing input) and internal trigger can be used
to take measurements at various timings.
In addition, trigger delay and sampling time can be entered and the sampling
period can be adjusted.
Chapter 2

External Trigger
Input terminals used for the external trigger includes the "timing input" and
"reset input".

External trigger input terminal Description of action

Timing input Starts sampling.

Resets the holding value and judgment output in the


Reset input sampling period after timing input.

Setting Items Concerning Internal Trigger


Setting items for the internal trigger include the following.

Setting item of internal trigger Description of action

Trigger edge direction To specify the internal UP/DOWN edge.

To specify the level at which the trigger is generated


Trigger level in the internal trigger mode.

To specify the hysteresis in relation to the trigger


Trigger hysteresis level of the internal trigger.

The delay retreats the sampling start time


Trigger delay (td) designated by the internal trigger.

Specify the measuring interval from the start of


Sampling time (ts)
sampling in the internal trigger mode.

Reference Refer to section "3.5 Trigger Input Setting" on page 63 for the trigger set-
ting method.

Cyclic Trigger
Specify the cycle for the cyclic trigger.

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External Trigger Mode
Example of peak hold

Measured value
Output of result of Measurement
sampling period 2 Displayed value
Output value

Output of result of
Displayed value sampling period 4

Chapter 2
Output of result
of sampling
period 1

ON
Timing input
OFF

ON
Reset input
OFF

Sampling Sampling
Internal sampling period 1 Sampling period 2 Sampling period 3 period 4 Sampling period 5

Start of holding mode Time

*In the external trigger mode, the trigger delay and sampling time settings are ignored.

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Internal Trigger Mode
In the internal trigger mode, sampling begins after the trigger delay (td) since
the trigger is generated, and the sampling period is finished after the sam-
pling time (ts).
The displayed output, analog voltage output and upper/lower limit judgment
are updated at the end of the sampling period.
If the sampled period (ts) is set at "0", the sampling period is finished with the
Chapter 2

internal trigger level.


In the internal trigger mode, the strobe output is turned on in the internal
sampling period.

Example of bottom hold


If sampling time (ts) > 0

Measured value
Measurement
Displayed value
Output value

Trigger
Trigger level hysteresis
Trigger point Trigger
point
Displayed value

Output of result of
Output of result of sampling period 2
sampling period 1
0

Trigger delay Sampling time


td ts td ts

Internal ON Sampling Sampling


sampling period 1
OFF period 2

Strobe ON
output
OFF

Start of holding mode Time

With sample hold (S-h), the point after the trigger delay and sampling time is
held.

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If sampling time (ts) = 0

Measured value
Measurement
Displayed value
Output value

End of sampling End of sampling


Trigger point Trigger point

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Trigger
Trigger level hysteresis
Measured
value
Displayed value

Output of result of
Output of result of sampling period 2
sampling period 1
0

Trigger delay
td td

ON
Internal Sampling Sampling
sampling period 1 period 2
OFF

Strobe ON
output
OFF

Start of holding mode Time

With sample hold (S-h) and sampling time "0", the point exceeds the trigger
level by the trigger hysteresis; be sure to enter a sampling time other than "0".

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Cyclic Trigger Mode
In the cyclic trigger mode, the trigger is generated periodically and held in the
trigger interval.
The trigger is generated for each period.
The interval from the trigger point to the next trigger point is the sampling pe-
riod.
The analog output or judgment output is updated after the sampling period.
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The TIMING indicator (green) lights up with a trigger.


In the cyclic trigger mode, no strobe output is issued.
The trigger delay time and sampling time settings are ignored.
Enter a period other than "0" for the cyclic trigger.

Example of bottom hold

Measured value
Measurement
Displayed value
Output value

Displayed value

Output of result of
Output of result of sampling period 2
sampling period 1

Trigger period Trigger period Trigger period

Internal sampling Sampling period 1 Sampling period 2 Sampling period 3

ON
Timing indicator
OFF

Start of holding mode Time

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2.4 List of Factory Shipment Settings
Indication on Indication on
Item upper line Factory shipment setting lower line
Memory number Memory 0
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.6400mm
GP-XC5SE(-P) 0.8000mm
Upper limit value
GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 1.6000mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 4.0000mm

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GP-XC22KL(-P) 8.000mm
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.1600mm
GP-XC5SE(-P) 0.2000mm
Lower limit value
GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 0.4000mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 1.0000mm
GP-XC22KL(-P) 2.000mm
Averaging frequency 64 times
Application mode Manual mode
Holding measurement selection No holding measurement (distance detection)
Trigger selection No trigger
Internal trigger edge direction (down)
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.4000mm
GP-XC5SE(-P) 0.5000mm
Internal trigger level
GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 1.0000mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 2.5000mm
GP-XC22KL(-P) 5.000mm
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.0008mm
Internal trigger GP-XC5SE(-P) 0.0010mm
hysteresis GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 0.0020mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 0.0050mm
GP-XC22KL(-P) 0.010mm
Internal trigger delay 0 [sec.]
Internal trigger sampling time width 0 [sec.]
Time width of cyclic trigger 1 [sec.]
Comparison with previous mean None
Material of object to be detected Stainless steel (SUS304)
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.0008mm
Judgment hysteresis GP-XC5SE(-P) 0.0010mm
width GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 0.0020mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 0.0050mm
GP-XC22KL(-P) 0.010mm
Output style Normally open
Output delay OFF
Display scale Default
0mm 0mm (Note)
Varies according to each model No.
GP-XC3SE(-P) 0.8000mm
GP-XC5SE(-P) 1.0000mm
At max. detection distance
GP-XC8S(-P), GP-XC10M(-P) 2.0000mm
GP-XC12ML(-P) 5.0000mm
GP-XC22KL(-P) 10.00mm
Note: In the case of GP-XC22KL(-P), the displayed value includes three decimal places.

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Indication on Indication on
Item upper line Factory shipment setting lower line
Analog voltage output scale Default
0mm 0V

At max. detection distance 5.0V

Display setting
Item displayed in upper line Default
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Item displayed in lower line Default


Displaying unit mm
Power saving mode Invalid
Display refresh period 20 cycles/sec.
GP-XC22KL: 4
Number of displayed digits
Other than GP-XC22KL: 5
Interference prevention input Invalid
Memory switching method Panel
RS-232C communication
Transmission speed 19,200 bps
Parity Odd
Stop bits 1 bit
BCD unit output Invalid
COM unit
Control address 0
Calculation between units None

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Basic Function Setting

Chapter 3
3.1 Memory Selection..........................................................46
3.1.1 Memory Number Selection....................................46
3.1.2 Memory Copy Function.........................................47
3.2 Upper and Lower Limit Value Settings...........................48
3.2.1 Setting the Upper and Lower Limit Value
Entry Method.........................................................48
3.2.2 Value Entry Setting (Direct value entry)................48
3.2.3 Using the Actual Detection Value to Set
(Teaching).............................................................49
3.2.4 Limitations on the Setting Ranges for Upper
and Lower Limit Values ........................................50
3.3 Averaging Frequency Setting.........................................51
3.4 Setting According to Application
(Application mode).........................................................52
3.4.1 Selecting the Application Mode.............................52
3.4.2 Manual Mode........................................................54
3.4.3 Press BDC Detection Mode..................................55
3.4.4 Rotation/Eccentricity Detection Mode...................57
3.4.5 Height Detection Mode..........................................60
3.5 Trigger Input Setting......................................................63
3.5.1 External Trigger Setting.........................................64
3.5.2 Internal Trigger Setting..........................................64
3.5.3 Cyclic Trigger Setting............................................65
3.6 Comparison with Previous Mean...................................66

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3.1 Memory Selection
Various conditions are saved in the controller in up to four memories (No. 0 to 3).
The memory number can be switched using a panel key or external terminal.
Reference For external input/output, refer to section "1.4 External I/O" on page 13.

Reference For the selection of the switching method, refer to section "4.8 Memory
Switching Method Setting" on page 93.

3.1.1 Memory Number Selection


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Setting example
Change the memory number from "0" to "2".

<Detection state> <Memory Number selection>

Press to set.

The following items are stored in each memory.


Item Indication Item Indication
Upper limit value Sampling time
Lower limit value (Cyclic) trigger time width
Averaging frequency Material of object to be detected
Measuring mode Three-point calibration adjustment data
Holding measurement Display scale value
Presence of previous mean Analog voltage output scale
Trigger mode Output hysteresis
(Internal) trigger level
(Internal) trigger direction
(Internal) trigger hysteresis
(Internal) trigger delay

*The three-point calibration adjustment data is not copied with the


memory copy function. For the entering method, refer to section "4.2
Three-Point Calibration (Linearity adjustment)" on page 71.

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3.1.2 Memory Copy Function
With the memory copy function, the settings of the currently selected memory
number are duplicated to another memory. Use this function to leave most of
the settings unchanged with partial changes and use the memory switching
function.

Major applications
Keep the holding measurement conditions common and change only the
upper and lower limit judgment values.
Change only the material of the object to be detected.

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*To use the memory copy function, select "Panel" for the memory
switching method setting in advance.
Reference Refer to section "4.8Memory Switching Method Setting" on page 93.

Setting example
Duplicate the settings of memory number 0 to memory No. 2.

1) Enter "0" for the source memory number.


<Detection state> <Memory number selection>

Set

2) Return to memory number selection and select "copy".

Use or to select "copy".

Use or to select "2".

3) Enter "2" as the destination


memory number. Press to copy. Press to return.

4) The data of memory number 0 is duplicated into memory No. 2.

5) After copying, memory number 2 becomes the current memory number.

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3.2 Upper and Lower Limit Value Settings
Set the upper and lower limit values for the judgment of the measured value.
Judgment is made as to the comparison between the value after display
scaling and the upper and lower limit settings. Before entering the upper limit
value, determine the display scale.
If holding measurement is selected, judgment is made as to the held value.

In the calculation mode, the result of calculation is judged.


POINT
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3.2.1 Setting the Upper and Lower Limit Value Entry Method
There are the following two methods for entering the upper and lower limit
values used for judgment of the detected value.
Mode Description of action Operation

The upper or lower limit value can be Press in the


Value entry setting entered directly as a digital value. upper/lower limit value
setting mode.

The detection displacement value is set


Press and hold in
Detection displacement directly as an upper or lower limit value.
the upper/lower limit
setting (teaching) The object to be detected (workpiece)
value setting mode.
can be used to enter the setting.

3.2.2 Value Entry Setting (Direct value entry)

Setting example
Change the upper limit value from "1.5000" to "1.4000".
<Detection state>

Press to select "H-thr".

Upper limit value


setting mode

Press to move to another digit.


Press or to change the
number.

Press to set.

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If the key is pressed when the least significant digit blinks, the entire
value blinks.
Press the or key in this state to change the sign of the value (the sign
does not change if the value is "0").

Press to make the entire value blink.

Press or to change the sign.

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3.2.3 Using the Actual Detection Value to Set (Teaching)

Setting example
Change the upper limit value from "1.5000" to "1.7000".

<Detected state>

Press to select "H-thr".

Press and hold for more than two


seconds to teach.
Upper limit value
setting mode
The blinking value indicates
that the distance between
the sensor head and
detected object is "1.2350".
Change the distance
(blinking value) between
Set the sensor head and the
detected object to "1.7000"
then press the key to
set.

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3.2.4 Limitations on the Setting Ranges for Upper and
Lower Limit Values

The following limitations are applied to the upper and lower limit value set-
tings.

・Use a positive value or zero (≥ 0) as the upper limit value (H-thr).


・Enter the values so that the following equation stands true: Upper limit
value (H-thr) - hysteresis width (o-hys) > Lower limit value (L-thr) + hyster-
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esis width (o-hys). If the conditions are not satisfied, an error message is
displayed.
Press the key to remove the error indication. Enter the correct value.

・Using the display scaling function “SLOPE”, “Two-point scaling”, “INV”,


or height detection mode “hIGht”, reverse the span (inclination) of the dis-
played value. And, when using the zero setting function. set the lower limit
POINT
value (L-thr) as follows.
Lower limit value (L-thr)< Offset value - hysteresis width (o-hys) × 2
If the above condition is not satisfied, zero setting may not be canceled.

Reversing the span (inclination) Zero setting at


using the display scaling function 1 mm position

Displayed value Displayed value Displayed value

2.0 2.0

Detection Detection Detection


distance distance distance
0 0 0
2.0 2.0 1.0 2.0

Lower limit
value (L-thr)
setting range
Offset value –1.0

–3.0

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3.3 Averaging Frequency Setting
Change the averaging frequency to obtain the best relationship between the
response time and variation in detection.

If high-speed judgment is necessary, set a smaller averaging frequency.


For momentary changes or fine judgment, set a larger averaging frequency
POINT to suppress any variation in detection.

■ Relationship Between Averaging Frequency and Response Time

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Averaging Averaging
frequency Response time (ms) frequency Response time (ms)
1 0.075 128 3.250
2 0.100 256 6.450
4 0.150 512 12.850
8 0.250 1,024 25.650
16 0.450 2,048 51.250
32 0.850 4,096 102.450
64 1.650 8,192 204.850
:Factory shipment setting 16,384 409.650

Setting example
Change the averaging frequency to "1,024" times.

<Detection state>
The key indicator lights up.

Press to select "AVE".

Averaging frequency
setting mode

Press to select "1,024".

Press the key to turn off the indicator to return to the detection mode.

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3.4 Setting According to Application (Application mode)
3.4.1 Selecting the Application Mode
In the application mode, setting items change according to each application.
Because only the items necessary for the application mode are displayed,
data entry is easy. There are the following four variations in the application
mode.

・Manual mode: " " (manual)


All detection functions can be used.
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The manual mode is selected in the factory shipment setting.

・Press BDC detection mode: " " (press)


The bottom hold and trigger modes are automatically selected.
Displacement amount

Internal trigger level

Displayed value

Bottom dead center Time


(BDC)

・Rotation/eccentricity detection mode: " " (rot)


Peak-to-peak hold is automatically selected. The minimum-based internal
trigger is selected.
Displacement amount

Displayed value

Time

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・Height detection mode: " " (height)
The reverse value change direction is selected.
The sample hold and external trigger modes are automatically selected.

Displacement amount
Displayed
value

Time

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Select "Default" for the application mode to restore the factory shipment
settings of the application mode. Note that the negative span (inclination)
setting of scaling changes to the positive span (inclination) after restoration
of default settings. (Only the sign reverses; the scale itself does not
change.)
Check the trigger level and trigger hysteresis because calculation errors
may be caused.
Before changing the application mode, select "default".

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3.4.2 Manual Mode: " " (manual)
There are the following variations in the detection function that are available
in the manual mode.

Indication Name Description of action


The measurement result is displayed and
Normal output whenever necessary.
The maximum value in the designated
Peak hold
interval is measured.
The minimum value in the designated
Bottom hold
interval is measured.
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The difference between the maximum and


Peak-to-peak hold minimum values in the designated interval
is measured.

The momentary value at the designated


Sample hold
timing is measured.
A simple mean of the measurement interval
Average hold
is measured.

Reference For each holding measurement, refer to section "2.3.1 Holding Measure-
ment Function" on page 32.

Setting example
Select peak hold.
<Detection state>

Press to select "APPLI".

<Application mode>

<Manual mode>

Press to select peak hold.

Set

<Peak hold>

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3.4.3 Press BDC Detection Mode: " " (press)
The deviation amount in the reference position (bottom dead center; BDC) of
a press or the like is measured and, upon deviation of the reference position
beyond the specified tolerance, judgment is output.
After the "BDC detection mode" is selected, the measuring conditions are set
in the following way.
・The holding measurement mode is fixed at bottom hold.
・The trigger condition is fixed at the internal falling edge trigger.
・The trigger delay and sampling time are set at zero.
To use the external trigger, select the "manual mode" and enter settings.
You can select whether a comparison with the previous mean is valid or

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invalid.
*With a comparison with the previous mean, slow variations in the reference
bottom dead center caused by temperature changes and aging is ignored
and abrupt changes (empty stamping or floating caused by burrs) is
detected while the average bottom dead center up to the previous cycle
is referred to (zeroed). The function is only valid when bottom hold and
internal falling edge trigger are selected. For details, refer to section "3.6
Comparison with Previous Mean" on page 66.
Example of detection of bottom dead center

1) Mount the sensor head on the lower die of the press and mount the
detecting object on the upper die. Prepare the sensor head mounting
fitting and an object to be detected.
2) Adjust the position of the sensor head and that of the object to be detected.
1. Select the material according to the object to be detected.
Reference For selection of the material, refer to section "4.1 Selection of Object to
Be Detected" on page 70.
If the object is made of iron, select "FE". The factory shipment setting of
GP-X series is stainless steel (SUS304).
2. At the reference bottom dead center position, adjust so that the distance
between the sensor head and the object to be detected becomes the center
(halfway position) of the detection range. Adjust while observing the distance
displayed on the controller.
3) In the reference position,
press the key to perform Press .
zero setting.
"0.0000" i s d i s p l a y e d i n t h e
reference position.

・With the zero setting in the bottom dead center mode, the bottom hold
value is zeroed. This is convenient if the pressed point is made the datum.
・To cancel the zero setting, restore the default settings of the application
mode first.
・If the trigger level exceeds 110% of the detection range in respect to the
detection distance to be designated as a zero point, the value may be
clipped. In this case, set the trigger level again after designating the zero
point.
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4) Select the press BDC detection mode.

After the bottom dead center (BCD) detection mode is selected, a menu
for entering the following settings opens.
・Internal trigger level
・Trigger hysteresis
・Comparison with previous mean valid/invalid

<Detection state>

Press to select "APPLI".


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<Application mode>

<BDC detection mode>

Internal trigger level setting


Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the number.
*Because the distance is based on about half of the
detection range, the setting range is within 1.000
with a 2mm detection range sensor. If a value
exceeding this range is entered, an error is caused.
Trigger hysteresis setting
Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the number.

Comparison with previous mean valid/invalid setting


Press or to switch between
ON and OFF.

End of entry

Press twice.

State waiting for a trigger

5) Enter the tolerance judgment value.


Enter the upper and lower limit values for GO judgment in respect to the reference
position (zero). Enter the lower limit value first.
・Upper limit value (H-thr): Enter the floating judgment value. (Positive tolerance)
・Lower limit value (L-thr): Enter the empty stamping judgment value.
(Negative tolerance)

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6) Press the key to return to the detection state.
"-----" is displayed until the first measurement result is displayed.
Reference For details of the upper/lower limit value entry method, refer to section "3.2
Upper and Lower Limit Value Settings" on page 48.
For the detection action, refer to the example of the internal trigger mode
with zero sampling time described on page 41.

Enter settings so that the internal trigger level and the sum of the internal
trigger level and trigger hysteresis become within 110% and within 120% of
POINT the maximum detection distance, respectively.

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Reference Press the key in the detection state to check the detected value (on
the upper line) and measured value (on the lower line). For details, refer to
" Detection Mode" on page 27.

3.4.4 Rotation/Eccentricity Detection Mode: " " (rot)


Use this mode to detect eccentricity in the rotation of a shaft. The minimum
point in the deviation of measurements of a rotating body is defined as a
reference trigger and the peak-to-peak distance is measured in the sampling
period to output judgment in comparison with the preset upper and lower
limit values.
After the rotation/eccentricity detection mode is selected, the following
measuring conditions are set.
・Holding measurement mode is fixed at peak-to-peak hold.
・The trigger condition is set with a trigger hysteresis.
The internal trigger level, trigger edge direction, trigger delay and sampling
time are ignored.
Comparison with previous mean is invalid.
To use the external trigger, internal trigger with a trigger level, or cyclic
trigger, select the manual mode and enter settings.

Example of detection of eccentricity

1) Mount the sensor head on equipment.


Prepare the sensor head mounting fitting and the object to be detected.

Reference For mounting of the sensor head, refer to section "1.6.2 Mounting the
Sensor Head" on page 17.

2) Adjust the sensor head and the position of the object to be detected.
1. Select the material according to the object to be detected.

Reference Refer to section "4.1 Selection of Object to Be Detected" on page 70 for


selection of the material.

If the object to be detected is iron, select "FE".[The factory shipment setting of


GP-X series is stainless steel (SUS304).]

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2. Adjust so that the distance between the sensor head and the object to be
detected is at the center (half the distance) of the detection range. Perform
adjustment while observing the distance displayed on the controller.

To perform zero setting, set the detection distance within 1/2 F.S. If the de-
Notice tection distance between the measurement result and zero setting exceeds
1.5 times F.S., the calculation may not be made correctly.

3) Select the rotation/eccentricity detection mode.

After the rotation/eccentricity detection mode is selected, a menu for


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entering the following item opens.


・Trigger hysteresis

<Detection state>

Press to select "APPLI".

<Application mode>

<BDC detection mode>

<Rotation/eccentricity mode>

Trigger hysteresis setting


Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the
number.

End of entry

Press the key to return.

4) Set the upper and lower limit values.


The deviation amount is measured in the peak-to-peak distance. Enter the upper
and lower limit values in respect to the measured value.

Reference For details of the upper/lower limit value entry method, refer to section "3.2
Upper and Lower Limit Value Setting" on page 48.

5) Press the key to return to the detection state.

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6) Rotate the detected body to start detection.
The peak-to-peak distance is displayed upon a trigger based on the minimum
point of the rotating body and judgment is output concerning the displayed value.
"-----" is displayed until the first measurement result is obtained.

If the deviation is smaller than the hysteresis, no trigger is generated. Ex-


amine the settings.
POINT

Reference Press the key in the detection state to check the detected value (on
the upper line) and measured value (on the lower line). For details, refer to
" Detection Mode" on page 27.

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Rotation/eccentricity detection mode

Displayed value

This point is not considered to be the minimum


point because it is within the hysteresis. Distance between
P2 and B2 is
P1 Distance between P1 and displayed and output.
B1 is displayed and output.
Trigger point
P2
Trigger point
Trigger
hysteresis
Minimum point
B1
Minimum point
0 B2

Internal sampling Sampling period 1 Sampling period 2

ON
Timing indicator
OFF
Start of measuring mode

* In the sampling period, the peak point is determined first, and the
difference of the next minimum point is measured, displayed and output
as a peak-to-peak distance.

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3.4.5 Height Detection Mode: " " (height)
This mode is convenient to detect the height of a metallic part such as a
screw or rivet etc. After the "height detection mode" is selected, the following
measuring conditions are configured.
・Holding measurement mode is fixed at sample hold.
・The trigger condition is fixed at external trigger.
・The negative direction can be selected for the value displayed according
to the detection distance and inclination of the analog voltage output.
To measure peaks or bottoms continuously varying, select the "manual
mode" and select the suitable holding measurement mode.
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Example of height detection

1) Mount the sensor head on equipment.


Prepare the sensor head mounting fitting and an object to be detected.

Reference For the sensor head mounting method, refer to section "1.6.2 Mounting
the Sensor Head" on page 17.

2) Adjust the detection distance.


Prepare a reference sample and adjust the position of the sensor head so that the
height detection range is contained in the detection range (about half the distance)
of the sensor.

3) In the reference position, press and hold the key to designate the
zero point.

Press and
hold .

"0.0000" is displayed in the reference position. The analog voltage output is 0V,
too.

Be careful that if the display scale or analog voltage scale has been
changed, an offset corresponding to the scale setting is output.
POINT

Reference Press the key in the detection state to check the detected value (on
the upper line) and measured value (on the lower line). For details, refer to
" Detection Mode" on page 27.

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4) Select the height detection mode.
<Detection state>

Press to select "APPLI".

<Application mode>

<BDC detection mode>

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<Rotation/eccentricity mode>

<Height detection mode>

Negative slope

End of entry

Press the key to return.


5) Set the tolerance judgment value.
Enter the upper and lower limit values for GO judgment in respect to the reference
position (zero point).
・Upper limit value (H-thr): Enter the positive tolerance.
・Lower limit value (L-thr): Enter the negative tolerance.
6) Press the key to return to the detection state.
"-----" is displayed until the first measurement result is obtained.
Reference For details of the upper/lower limit value entry method, refer to section "3.2
Upper and Lower Limit Value Settings" on page 48.

・The upper and lower limit values having been entered before the height
detection mode is selected change during mode selection, so that the limit
values must be entered again.
・There is another method for setting the upper and lower limits in respect
POINT
to actual upper and lower limit samples. (Upper and lower limit value entry
through teaching)
7) Supply an external trigger signal at the timing input terminal to hold the
detection value at the time and output of judgment. (Sample hold)

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Height detection mode

Detected value

Upper limit value

Lower limit value


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ON
Timing input
OFF
ON
HI output
OFF
ON
GO output
OFF
ON
LO output
OFF

Start of measuring mode

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3.5 Trigger Input Setting
There are the following trigger input types for determining the sampling period.
Select the desired trigger mode.
■ External Trigger: " " (Ext)
Supply a signal from an external device using the timing input and reset input
terminal, to determine the sampling period.
■ Internal Trigger: " " (Int)
Enter the trigger level in respect to the detected value.
The sampling period is determined through the relationship between the de-

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tected value and trigger level.
■ Cyclic Trigger: " " (FLICK)
Enter the sampling period directly.

Reference Refer to section "2.3.2 Trigger Input" on page 38 for details of the trigger.

Trigger input setting

<Detection state>

Press to select "APPLI".

<Application mode>

<Manual mode>

<Input trigger mode>

To section "3.5.1
External Trigger Setting"

To section "3.5.2
Internal Trigger Setting"

To section "3.5.3
Cyclic Trigger Setting"

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3.5.1 External Trigger Setting
The external trigger is selected.
However, if the external trigger is selected, the trigger direction, trigger level,
trigger hysteresis, trigger delay and sampling entered for the internal trigger
are ignored.

3.5.2 Internal Trigger Setting


When the internal trigger is entered, the operation menu proceeds accord-
ing to the following procedure.
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Select the internal trigger. Select the trigger direction. Set the trigger level.
Set the trigger hysteresis. Set the trigger delay.
Set the sampling time.

Setting example
Enter the following settings.
Trigger direction: UP
Trigger level: 1.5000mm
Trigger hysteresis: 0.05mm
Trigger delay: 0.01 sec.
Sampling time: 0.025 sec.
<Internal trigger>

<Trigger direction>

Press or to switch between


"up" and "down".
<Trigger level>

Press to move to another digit.


Press or to change the number.

<Trigger hysteresis>

Press to move to another digit.


Press or to change the number.
<Trigger delay>

Press to move to another digit.


Press or to change the number.
<Sampling time>

Press to move to another digit.


Press or to change the number.

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・Enter the settings so that the trigger level and the sum of the trigger level
and trigger hysteresis become within 110% and 120% of the maximum
detection distance, respectively.
Example: 2mm type sensor head
Trigger level: 2.2mm
POINT Trigger level + trigger hysteresis: 0 to 2.4mm
・The setting range of the trigger delay and sampling time is 0 to 99.9999 sec.
・If an interference prevention setting is given, the delay and sampling time
become longer. Check during actual operation.

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3.5.3 Cyclic Trigger Setting
When the cyclic trigger is set, operation menus proceed according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
Select the cyclic trigger. Set the trigger period.

Setting example
Change the trigger period from 1.0 sec. to 3.5 sec.
<Cyclic trigger>
Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the number.

Set

The setting range is between 0.0001 and 99.9999 sec.

If an interference prevention setting is given, the cyclic trigger period be-


comes longer. Check during actual operation.
POINT

Through zero setting (or cancellation), trigger direction change or scale


change, the trigger level and hysteresis are automatically adjusted to op-
timum values. If the trigger level and trigger hysteresis exceed the above
range, they are automatically contained in the maximum setting range.
Be careful if the trigger level and trigger hysteresis are nearly set at the up-
per limit of the detection range.

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3.6 Comparison with Previous Mean
With comparison with the previous mean, a moving mean of held values
up to the previous cycle is made the reference value (zero) to offset slow
changes caused by aging or temperature.
This function can only be made effective for the press BDC detection mode.
Zero setting is necessary at the reference position.
Even in the manual mode, comparison with the previous mean can be used
if the following conditions are satisfied.
・Internal trigger
Chapter 3

・Trigger direction: down


・Bottom hold
To change the internal trigger delay time or sampling time, select the BDC
detection mode then select the manual mode.
Note that settings cannot be changed if the above conditions are not
satisfied.

Detected value
(held value)
Positive
Upper limit tolerance
Distance

value Positive Previous mean


tolerance Negative
tolerance
Negative
tolerance
Lower limit
value
0

ON
HI
OFF
ON
GO
OFF

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Setting example

<Detection state>

Press to select "CoMP".

Comparison with
previous mean

Press to select "on".

Chapter 3

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MEMO

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Chapter 3
Chapter 4

Detail Setting (SET-1)

4.1 Selection of Object to Be Detected................................70

Chapter 4
4.2 Three-Point Calibration (Linearity adjustment)..............71
4.3 Judgment Output Setting...............................................73
4.3.1 Judgment Hysteresis.............................................73
4.3.2 Output Style Selection...........................................73
4.3.3 Output Delay.........................................................74
4.4 Display Scale.................................................................76
4.4.1 One-Point Scaling.................................................76
4.4.2 Two-Point Scaling.................................................78
4.4.3 INV Function.........................................................80
4.5 Analog Voltage Output Scale.........................................81
4.5.1 One-Point Scaling.................................................81
4.5.2 Two-Point Scaling.................................................83
4.5.3 INV Function.........................................................85
4.6 Display Setting...............................................................86
4.6.1 Selection of Data Displayed in Upper and
Lower Lines..........................................................86
4.6.2 Selecting the Display Unit.....................................87
4.6.3 Power Saving Mode Setting..................................88
4.6.4 Display Refreshment Period Menu and
Display Places Setting.........................................89
4.7 Interference Prevention Setting.....................................90
4.8 Memory Switching Method Setting................................93
4.9 Initialization to Factory Shipment Setting.......................94
4.10 Panel Key Lock............................................................95

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4.1 Selection of Object to Be Detected
The GP-X series is configured before shipment from the factory so that lin-
ear accuracy is achieved for stainless steel (SUS304). If the material of the
object to be detected is other than stainless steel, change the setting.
After changing the setting, perform three-point calibration without fail.

Reference For three-point calibration, refer to section "4.2 Three-Point Calibration


(Linearity adjustment)" on page 71.

Setting example
Change the object to "iron".
Chapter 4

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "FE".

Set.

" " (SUS): Stainless steel (SUS 304)


" " (FE): Iron (SPCC)
" " (AL): Aluminum (A5052)

For other materials, contact us.

Sensing range
The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing object (Stainless steel/iron).
With a metal other than the metals specified in the specifications,
multiply with the correction coefficient shown in the table below.
Check the effect with the actual machine.

Correction coefficient table


Sensor head
GP-X3S, GP-X5S
GP-X8S, GP-X10M
Metal GP-X12ML, GP-X22KL
Stainless steel (SUS304), iron 1
Aluminum 0.5 approx.

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4.2 Three-Point Calibration (Linearity adjustment)
For the GP-X series, linearity adjustment in respect to the distance is made
before shipment from the factory with a set of a sensor head and controller.
If adjustment is made for the material to be detected and operating environ-
ment, linearity with increased accuracy is obtained.

Setting example (In the case of GP-XC5S)


<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "cALIb".

Chapter 4
<Calibration> Save common calibration data to
four memories.

Make the object come in contact


with the sensor head.
Object Sensor head

Press the key at the center


position (half the scale) of the
detection range. Half the scale
(0.5mm)

Press the key at the


maximum detection distance
Full-scale
(full-scale) of the detection
(1mm)
range.

To set adjustment, press the key.

Press the key to return.

* If the calibration position is unsuitable, an error is displayed. Press the


key to cancel and enter again.
* To cancel calibration in the middle of the procedure, press the
key.

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Calibration can be made in each memory for each object material. A total 12
sets of calibration data can be stored with a product with four memories and
three materials. Select "mEm- " in the calibration menu.
" " indicates the current memory number.
To perform common calibration for four memories, select "mEm-A", and per-
form calibration for the current material. Use this mode during regular opera-
tion.

For a column-shaped object, use display scaling or analog voltage output


scaling instead of three-point calibration for better linearity.
POINT
Chapter 4

Three-point calibration cannot be performed in the interference prevention


Notice state. If sensor heads are installed close together, turn on each individual
unit to perform three-point calibration.

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4.3 Judgment Output Setting
4.3.1 Judgment Hysteresis
Determine the hysteresis of the upper and lower limit values.
Enter the value corresponding to the display.
The hysteresis is defined inside the upper or lower limit value (in the GO
area).
Enter the setting corresponding to the displayed value.

Enter the value so that the following equation stands true:


Upper limit value (H-thr) - hysteresis width (o-hys) > Lower limit value
POINT (L-thr) + hysteresis width (o-hys)

Chapter 4
4.3.2 Output Style Selection
The output style of the open collector output (HI, GO and LO) issued upon
deviation from the tolerance judgment value can be selected.

Function No. Name Description of action


The tolerance judgment output is issued from a N.O.
N.O. output
contact (contact A).
The tolerance judgment output is issued from a N.C.
N.C. output
contact (contact B).

N.O. normally open


N.C. normally closed
Reference For the judgment hysteresis and output style selection method, refer to
page 75.

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4.3.3 Output Delay
Select the off-delay timer setting from the options shown in the table below.
Indication in lower line Delay Description of action
No delay No delay
100ms 100ms off-delay
200ms 200ms off-delay
400ms 400ms off-delay
800ms 800ms off-delay
1,000ms 1,000ms off-delay
Judgment output is held until the reset
Hold
signal is issued.

Off-delay timer
The timing for switching the judgment output from ON to OFF retreats with
Chapter 4

the timer setting.

The timing chart is shown below.


[Timer type and change in GO output (in the case of "to" timer setting)]

Regular output ON
(without timer) OFF
to
ON
Off-delay timer
OFF

・The delay becomes longer with the interference prevention setting.


Actually operate to check. For details, refer to Section "4.7 Interference
prevention Setting" on page 90.
POINT ・If the number of connected units is as large as eight, the delay is 12.8
times (19.2 times with GP-X22KL) that of a single unit.

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Setting example
Set the judgment hysteresis at 0.0100mm, output style at normally closed
(N.C.), and output delay at 100ms.

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "HGL-o".

Judgment output
setting

Set
<Judgment hysteresis>

Chapter 4
Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the number.

Set
<Output style>

Press or to select "nc".

Set
<Output delay>

Press or to select "100".

Press the key. The indicator is not lit to return to the detection state.

If "n.c." is selected as an output style, output is temporarily issued immedi-


ately after the power is turned on.
POINT

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4.4 Display Scale
Define the display range of the detected value. The distance of the detected
object from the sensor head is displayed with the factory shipment setting.
With the scaling function, you can arbitrarily change the value displayed ac-
cording to the detected value. A displayed value can be entered at an arbi-
trary distance.
The setting method includes three variations: one-point scaling, two-point
scaling and INV.
Or select the default setting to return to the factory shipment state.
Only the displayed value can be changed with this function. To change the
Notice analog voltage output according to the detected value, use the analog volt-
age output scale.
Chapter 4

Note : If the voltage (volts) is selected for the display unit as described
in section "4.6.2 Selecting the Display Unit" on page 87, the
displayed scale agrees with the voltage output scale. Use the
voltage output scale.

4.4.1 One-Point Scaling


Only the offset changes while the span of the displayed value remains un-
changed. One-point scaling includes a "SLOPE" function with which inclina-
tion changes around the point designated with scaling.
In the case of reverse inclination
Change "0.5mm 0.5000" to "0.5mm 1.5000". Reverse inclination with "SLOPE".

Display Display

3.0000 3.0000
Display

2.0000 2.0000

1.5000 1.5000

1.0000 1.0000

0.5000

0 0 0
0.5mm 2mm 0.5mm 2mm 0.5mm 2mm

If the height detection mode is selected, the inclination becomes negative.


POINT

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Setting example

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "d-ScL".

<Display scale>

Press to select "1-ScL".

Press to select "SLOPE".

Chapter 4
Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode>
change the number.

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode> Press to move to
another digit.
Press or to
change the number.

After teaching, the value


entry mode starts.

Set

・Enter the detected value on the upper line and the value to be displayed
on the lower line.
・If the setting is incorrect, an error is displayed. Press the key to
cancel the error and repeat entry.
POINT
<Setting error>
・The detected value is beyond the detection distance range. (Also, the full-
scale value cannot be entered.)

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4.4.2 Two-Point Scaling
The span (inclination) and offset of the displayed value can be defined arbi-
trarily.
Set P1 (0.5mm) at "0.0000" and P2 (2mm) at "3.0000".
Display

3.0000 P2
Display

2.0000 2.0000

P1
0 0
2mm 0.5mm 2mm
Chapter 4

・Enter the first and second points.


・Enter the detected value on the upper line and the value to be displayed
on the lower line.
If the setting is incorrect, an error is displayed. Press the key to
cancel the error and repeat entry.
<Setting error>
・The detected value is beyond the detection distance range.
・The detection value of the first point is equal to or larger than the
POINT
detection value of the second point.
・The displayed value of the first point is equal to the displayed value of the
second point.
・The span (inclination) becomes more than the value of (16 devided by the
detection range) times.
(Scaling is possible up to 16 times for 1mm type, and 3.2 times for 5mm
type.)

・To reverse the span (inclination), select "SLOPE" of one-point scaling or


use the INV function.

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Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>

Select to select "d-ScL".

<Display scale>

Press to select "2-ScL".

Press to proceed to the second point.

Press to move to Press to move to

Chapter 4
another digit. another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or
change the number.
to <Value entry mode> Press or
change the number.
to

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode>

After teaching, the value


entry mode starts.
Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode>
change the number.

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode> Press to move to
another digit.
Press or to
change the number.

After teaching, the value


entry mode starts.

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4.4.3 INV Function
With both the one-point and two-point scaling, use the INV function to re-
verse the inclination. However, the INV function reverses the inclination
around the 1/2 F.S. point, different from "SLOPE" of one-point scaling.

2.0000 2.0000

1.0000

0 0
2mm 1mm 2mm

Setting example
Chapter 4

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "d-ScL".

<Display scale>

Press to select "d-Inv".

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4.5 Analog Voltage Output Scale
Define an analog voltage output range in proportion to the detected value.
The full-scale is set in the range from 0 to 5.0V before shipment from the fac-
tory.
An analog voltage output range, inclination and other features of the detect-
ed value can be entered.
The setting method includes three variations, similar to the display scale:
one-point scale, two-point scale, and INV.
Or select the default setting to return to the factory shipment state.

Only the voltage output can be changed with this function. To change the
displayed value according to the detected value, use the display scale.
Notice

Chapter 4
However, if voltage (volts) is selected as a display unit, the indication
changes after analog voltage output scaling.

4.5.1 One-Point Scaling


Only the offset changes while the voltage output span (inclination) remains
unchanged. With one-point scaling, a "SLOPE" function is available with
which the inclination reverses around the point designated for scaling.

Change "0.5mm 1.2500" to "0.5mm 1.5000". Change the inclination with "SLOPE".
Voltage Voltage
(V) (V)

5.2500 5.2500
Voltage
(V)

5.0000 5.0000

1.5000 1.5000

0.2500 0.2500

1.2500

0 0 -2.2500
0.5mm 2mm 0.5mm 2mm 0.5mm 2mm

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Setting example

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "o-ScL".

Analog voltage
output scale

Press to select "1-ScL".

Press to select "SLOPE".


Chapter 4

Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode>
change the number.

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode> Press to move to
another digit.
Press or to
change the number.
Upper line: Detected
distance value After teaching, the value
Lower line: Output voltage entry mode starts.
value

Set

・Enter the detected value on the upper line and the displayed value on the
lower line.
・If the setting is incorrect, an error is displayed. Press the key to
cancel the error and repeat entry.
POINT
<Setting error>
・The detected value is beyond the detection distance range. (Also, the full-
scale value cannot be entered.)
・The voltage output setting exceeds 5.5V.

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4.5.2 Two-Point Scaling
The span (inclination) and offset of analog voltage output can be set arbi-
trarily.
Set P1 (0.5mm) at "0.0000" and P2 (2mm) at "3.0000".
Voltage
(V)

5.0000
Voltage
(V)

5.0000 3.0000 P2

P1
0 0
2mm 0.5mm 2mm

Chapter 4
-1.0000

・Enter the first and second points.


・Enter the detected value on the upper line and the displayed value on the
lower line.
If the setting is incorrect, an error is displayed. Press the key to
cancel the error and repeat entry.
<Setting error>
・The detected value is beyond the detection distance range.
・The detection value of the first point is equal to or more than the detection
POINT
value of the second point.
・The voltage output value of the first point is equal to the voltage output
value of the second point.
・The span (inclination) becomes 3.2 times the default inclination or more.

・To reverse the span (inclination), select SLOPE" of one-point scaling or


use the INV function.

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Setting example

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "o-ScL".

Analog voltage
output scale

Press to select "2-ScL".

Press to proceed to the second point.


Chapter 4

Press to move to Press to move to


another digit. another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode> Press or to
change the number. change the number.

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode>

Upper line: Detected


distance value After teaching, the value
Lower line: Output entry mode starts.
voltage value Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to
change the number. <Value entry mode>

Press and hold .


<Teaching mode> Press to move to
another digit.
Press or to
change the number.

After teaching, the value


entry mode starts.

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4.5.3 INV Function
With both one-point and two-point scaling, use the INV function to reverse
inclination. However, the output reverses around the 1/2 F.S. point, different
from "SLOPE" of one-point scaling.

2.0000 2.0000

1.0000

0 0
2mm 1mm 2mm

Setting example

Chapter 4
<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "o-ScL".

Analog voltage
output scale

Press to select "o-Inv".

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4.6 Display Setting

4.6.1 Selection of Data Displayed in Upper and Lower Lines


The items displayed on the panel in the detection state can be designated.
In the factory shipment state, the "HI/LO detected value" is displayed on the
upper line (orange) and the "GO detected value" on the lower line (green).

Upper line (Orange)

Lower line (Green)


Chapter 4

Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "dISP".

<Upper line setting>

Default
In the case of voltage
Distance detection
output display: "voLt"
Various hold values
Calculated value (Note) Press or to
select the item.
Upper limit value
Lower limit value
Press to set.
Lower line display item
(name)

<Lower line setting>


Default
In the case of voltage
Distance detection output display: "voLt"
Various hold values
Note: With this function, calculation can be made Press or to
Calculated value (Note) select the item.
with the optional controller communication
unit. Upper limit value
If calculation is not made, a random value is
Lower limit value Press to set.
displayed.
Upper line display item
(name)

Define the upper and lower lines through a series of operations.


Notice If the default setting is selected on the upper line, the default setting is
restored for the lower line, too.

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4.6.2 Selecting the Display Unit
Distance display (mm) or output voltage display (volt) can be selected.
With the distance display (mm), a value after display scaling is displayed.
With the voltage output (volt), a voltage output is displayed so that the dis-
play scale agrees with the analog voltage output value.

Setting method

Press to select "unit".

Chapter 4
Press or to switch between "mm" and "volt".

If voltage output display is selected, the display scale cannot be changed.


Change the analog voltage output scale.
To return the analog voltage output and display to separate settings, select
"mm". After the procedure, the factory shipment display scale is restored.
POINT Define the display scale again.
For details of display scale, refer to section "4.4 Display Scale" on page 76.

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4.6.3 Power Saving Mode Setting
After settings are entered, you can turn off the digital display to save power.
This function is especially useful to reduce power consumption in a system
with multiple controllers.

Setting method

Press to select "Eco".


Chapter 4

Press or to select "on".

After the power saving mode is selected, the digital display is only unlit in
the detection state.
Press any key to display for ten seconds then the digital display goes out
POINT
again.

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4.6.4 Display Refreshment Period Menu and Display Places Setting
The display refreshment period and the number of displayed digits can be
changed.
1) Display refreshment period
The refreshment period of the displayed value can be changed.
Select the refreshment frequency per second.
The factory shipment setting is "20". (20 cycles/sec.)
2) Number of displayed digits
Designate the position of the decimal point. Designate the position from
the right end with a number between "1" and "5".
The factory shipment setting is "5" for type with 5mm detection range or
"4" for type with 10mm detection range.

Chapter 4
Setting method

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "diSP".

Press or
<Display refreshment period>
to select the item.
20 cycles/sec.Press
to confirm.
10 cycles/sec.

5 cycles/sec.
2 cycles/sec.
1 cycle/sec.

<Number of displayed digits> Press or


(Display example) to select the item.
"1.2500" Press
"1.250" to confirm.

"1.25"
"1.2" (Last digit discarded)

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4.7 Interference Prevention Setting
Connect the interference prevention output (terminal No. 7) at the external
terminal and the interference prevention input (terminal No. 16) to switch the
detection action alternately to prevent mutual interference from occurring.
Because the detection action switching signal is automatically generated,
there is no need to supply pulse signals for switching the action.
Designate one controller as a master, while designating the others as slaves
to validate interference prevention.

To mount sensor heads close together, perform three-point calibra


Notice tion for each unit first. In the interference prevention state, three-
point calibration cannot be set.
Chapter 4

If "master" or "slave" is designated without connecting the external


terminal, the correct function will not be obtained.
POINT

If the interference prevention function is used, continuity in sampling is lost


and measurement is made intermittently.
Connection method
Example of connection of three units

1) Connect interference prevention cables and turn the power on.


Controller 1 Controller 2 Controller 3
INT.Pout
7 7 7
Interference
prevention output

INT.Pin
16 16 16
Interference
prevention input
Master Slave Slave

2) Designate controller 1 as a master.


<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "Int_P".

Interference prevention setting Press to select "master".


mode

Set
(Master)

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3) Designate controllers 2 and 3 as slaves.

Press to select "slave".

Set
(Slave)

Timing chart of interference prevention action


t1

Oscillation stop (measurement value hold) interval


Measurement Measurement
Controller 1
(Master) t2
t2
t1

Chapter 4
Oscillation stop (measurement value hold) interval
Measurement Measurement
Controller 2
(Slave)
t2
t1

Measurement
Controller 3
(Slave2)

t1 t2
GP-X3S, GP-X5S, GP-X8S
1.5ms 0.9ms
GP-X10M, GP-X12ML
GP-X22KL 1.0ms 1.4ms

If the interference prevention input and output cables are not connected
Notice correctly to the external terminal, detection is stopped and the correct ac-
tion is not obtained even if the interference prevention function is validated.

If the interference prevention function is used, the trigger delay, sampling


time, cyclic trigger interval and output delay settings vary according to the
measuring time ratio (duty) determined by the number of connected units.
Number of connected units and measurement time ratio
2 units 3 units 4 units 5 units 6 units 7 units 8 units
GP-X3S, GP-X5S, GP-X8S
3.2 4.8 6.4 8.0 9.6 11.2 12.8
GP-X10M, GP-X12ML
GP-X22KL 4.8 7.2 9.6 12.0 14.4 16.8 19.2

Setting items related to time:


Trigger delay, sampling time, cyclic trigger, output off-delay
For example, with a “1.0 sec.” setting of the cyclic trigger in a system con-
necting three units, the actual period becomes 4.8 sec. To obtain a 1.0 sec.
period, enter “0.2083 sec.”
<In case the different models are mixedly used >
(Example)
2 units of GP-X12ML and 6units of GP-X22KL (total 8 units) are used:
The measurement time ratio of GP-X12ML is 12.8 times each.
The measurement time ratio of GP-X22KL is 19.2 times each.
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If sensor heads are mounted close together without using the interference
prevention function, reserve the distance specified below.

In the case of an opposing installation layout Model No.of


A (mm) B (mm)
A sensor head
GP-X3S 15 9
GP-X5S 30 11
In the case of a parallel installation layout GP-X8S 40 15
GP-X10M 40 15
GP-X12ML 170 50
B
GP-X22KL 200 200

< Communication error by the calculation between controllers in the in-


tererence prevention function ON state
>
Chapter 4

1) If a calculation setting is used in the the intererence prevention function


ON state, the time to take for detecting signal transmission errors is lon-
ger according to the No. of the connected units. (For 8 units connected, it
takes approx. 2 min. max. ) Take care when an error occurs.
2) In case a calculation setting is used in the the intererence prevention
function ON state, if the averaging frequency exceeds 4,096 times, a com-
munication error occurs when the power is turned ON. In order to avoid
the communication error, set the averaging frequency as less than 4,096
times.

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4.8 Memory Switching Method Setting
To switch the memory number for storage of settings described in sec-
tion "3.1 Memory Selection", there are two methods: panel key operation
method and external input method. Select the appropriate method otherwise
memory switching will not occur.
The factory shipment setting is panel key operation.

Setting example
To change panel key operation to external input
<Setting 1 mode>

Chapter 4
Press to select "mem-c".

Press or to select "Ext".

Set

Reference For memory switching using external input, refer to section "1.5 I/O Circuit
Diagrams" on page 14.

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4.9 Initialization to Factory Shipment Setting
Factory shipment settings other than the calibration and sensor head re-
placement mode can be restored.
Reference For the initial setting items, refer to section "2.4 List of Factory Shipment
Settings" on page 43.

Setting example

<Setting 1 mode>

Press to select "InIt".


Chapter 4

Press to initialize, then the


detection state is indicated.

・Initialization takes about four seconds.


・Power must be turned off then on again with 1.06 or earlier software
versions.
・To initialize the calibration and sensor head replacement modes, restore
POINT the default sensor head replacement mode.
For details, refer to section "5.4 Sensor Head Replacement Setting" on
page 108.

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4.10 Panel Key Lock
Use this function to prohibit key operation on the front panel. Erroneous
operations of operation keys can be avoided. If any key is pressed after the
panel key is locked, "KEY LOCK" is displayed for about one second. The
panel key can only be locked in the detection state.

Setting example
Lock the panel key.
<Detection state>

Chapter 4
Press and hold for longer than two seconds.

Panel key lock ON

Unlock the panel key.

Panel key lock ON

Press and hold any key for more than two seconds.

Panel key lock OFF

The memory can be overwritten 100,000 times. Be careful that it will not
Notice be overwritten too frequently by the zero setting input from an external ter-
minal. Furthermore, it is recommended that the panel key lock function be
turned ON to prevent inadvertent overwriting.

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MEMO

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Chapter 4
Chapter 5

Special Setting (SET. OP)

5.1 RS-232C Communication Setting..................................98


5.1.1 Communication Specification Item........................98
5.1.2 Setting Procedure.................................................98

Chapter 5
5.1.3 Connector Pin Layout on Controller Side..............99
5.2 Settings Related to BCD Output Unit (Optional)..........100
5.2.1 Overview of Specifications of BCD
Output Unit..........................................................100
5.2.2 BCD Output Selection Procedure.......................102
5.3 Settings Related to Controller Communication
Unit (Optional).............................................................103
5.3.1 Overview of Controller Communication Unit.......103
5.3.2 Connection of Controller Communication
Unit and Address Setting....................................104
5.3.3 Calculation Between Controllers.........................106
5.4 Sensor Head Replacement Setting.............................108
5.4.1 Interchangeability of Sensor Head......................108
5.4.2 Characteristics Code Entry Procedure................108
5.5 Software Version Display Menu...................................110

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5.1 RS-232C Communication Setting
5.1.1 Communication Specification Item
Function Name Options of mode
115.2k
57,600
38,400
bps Baud rate 19,200
9,600
4,800
2,400
ODD
parity Parity EVEN
NONE
1
stopb Stop bits
2
*The data length is fixed at 8 bits and flow control is not made.
Chapter 5

5.1.2 Setting Procedure


Setting example
Change the baud rate from 19,200 bps to 9,600 bps.

<Option mode> <Baud rate>

<Parity>

<Stop bits> Set

Reference For details of the RS-232C communication function, refer to "Chapter 6


RS-232C Communication Function" on page 111.

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5.1.3 Connector Pin Layout on Controller Side
Connector pin layout Pin No. I/O Signal name
1 OUT SD (TXD)
2 IN RD (RXD)
6 3 3 OUT RS (RTS)
1 4 IN CS (CTS)
7 4
2 5 IN DR (DSR)
8 5 6 SG (GND)
7 IN CD (DCD)
8 OUT ER (DTR)
Applicable connector (Reference): TCP6180 (Hoshiden)

Wiring example PC-AT compatible


GP-X series Pin No. Signal name
Pin No. 1 CD
SD
1 2 RD

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RD
2 3 SD
3 RS 4 ER
4 CS 5 SG
DR
5 6 DR
6 SG 7 RS
7 CD 8 CS
8 ER 9 RI
RS-232C cable (3m): Use ANM81103
Note: "RS" and "CS" are not used for GP-X series. Deselect flow control on the PC side.

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5.2 Settings Related to BCD Output Unit (Optional)
5.2.1 Overview of Specifications of BCD Output Unit
High-speed digital output can be obtained through connection of a BCD
output unit (GP-XBCD) (optional) and a cable with connector on one end for
BCD output unit (GP-XBCC3) (optional). Digital output is superior in regards
to resistance to external noise when compared with analog output, and sta-
ble and high resolution can be obtained without filter circuits.
For CE compliance, mount an EMC compliant ferrite clamp to the BCD output
cable with the connector on the single side. (For details, refer to page 11.)
[Recommended product: ZCAT2035-0930A made by TDK Co., Ltd.]
When the BCD output is used, analog voltage output cannot be used.
Notice Make sure that the detection sampling period changes. If an analog volt-
age output is connected to external devices, disconnects.

Terminal Cable
Name Detailed description
No. Color of insulator ID mark
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1 A0 1x Red, 1 pc.
Orange
2 B0 2x Black, 1 pc. Units digit of
3 C0 4x Red, 1 pc. setting
Gray
4 D0 8x Black, 1 pc.
5 A1 1x Red, 1 pc.
White
6 B1 2x Black, 1 pc. Tens digit of
7 C1 4x Red, 1 pc. setting
Yellow
8 D1 8x Black, 1 pc.
9 A2 1x Red, 1 pc.
Pink
10 B2 2x Black, 1 pc. Hundreds digit
BCD output of measured value
11 C2 4x Red, 2 pcs. of setting
Orange
12 D2 8x Black, 2 pcs.
13 A3 1x Red, 1 pc.
Gray
14 B3 2x Black, 2 pcs. Thousands digit
15 C3 4x Red, 2 pcs. of setting
White
16 D3 8x Black, 2 pcs.
17 A4 1x Red, 2 pcs.
Yellow
18 B4 2x Black, 2 pcs. Ten thousands
19 C4 4x Red, 2 pcs. digit of setting
Pink
20 D4 8x Black, 2 pcs.
21 POLE Orange Red, 3 pcs. Polarity signal output High(OFF): , LOW(ON):
Low (ON) upon effective data
22 VALID Orange Black, 3 pcs. VALID output
output.
Input from an external device for holding
23 HOLD Gray Red, 3 pcs. Hold input data output. The data output is retained
while the input remains low (ON).
24 Gray Black, 3 pcs.
GND Ground
25 White Red, 3 pcs.
White Black, 3 pcs. Not used.
Shield Connected to 0V inside.
1: The cable marked with three black dots on a white background is not connected.

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The BCD output does not support decimal point shift caused by carry-over.
Therefore, select "4" in advance for the number of displayed digits if a deci-
mal point shift is foreseen. For the setting method of the number of displayed
digits, refer to Section "4.6.4 Display Refreshment Period Menu and Dis-
play Places Setting" on page 89.
Do not use the cable with three black ID marks on the white background of
the insulator though it is not connected.
The shielding wire with 0V is connected inside.
Timing Chart
Action of continuous sampling (without HOLD input)

High (OFF)

HOLD input
Low (ON)
Sampling period 50 s

400 s or more High (OFF)


VALID output
Low (ON)
15 s

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Data refreshment
Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4
inside controller
BCD data output
Data 2 Data 3 Data 4

Keep the HOLD input at the high level to output the measurement data for each
sampling period.
After data output is set, the VALID output becomes Low (ON).

Action with HOLD input

High (OFF)
400 s or more
HOLD input
Low (ON)
50 s 400 s or more
15 s

High (OFF)
VALID output

Low (ON)

Data refreshment
Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4
inside controller

BCD data output Data 1 Data 4

If the VALID output is Low (ON), the BCD data is output after 400 s or more
since the falling edge of the HOLD input, and it remains output while the VALID
output is Low (ON).
If the VALID output is High (OFF) and the HOLD input is Low (ON), the BCD
data output is maintained after the VALID output has become Low (ON).
The VALID output becomes High (OFF) after approx. 400 s or more since the
HOLD input becomes High (OFF).
If the HOLD input remains High (OFF), continuous sampling at a sampling
period of 50 s occurs.
Note: If the BCD output is valid, the sampling period of the GP-X controller
becomes 50 s (sampling frequency: 20kHz).
If the BCD output is valid, the analog voltage output is invalid.

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I/O Circuit
Output circuit diagram (terminal No. 1 to 22)
Positive logic. Nch MOS FET open drain

Load
Main circuit 50mA max.
DC power supply

Internal circuit Users' circuit

Input circuit diagram (terminal No. 23)


Vcc
Main circuit
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Input Input Non-voltage contact or


NPN open-collector transistor

GND
or

Internal circuit Users' circuit

5.2.2 BCD Output Selection Procedure


Setting example
Change the "invalid output" setting to "valid output".

<Option>

Press to select "bcd".

<BCD output invalid>


BCD output
unit setting

<BCD output valid>

Set

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5.3 Settings Related to Controller Communication Unit (Optional)
5.3.1 Overview of Controller Communication Unit
Using the controller communication unit (GP-XCOM) (optional) and link
cable for controller communication unit (SL-F150/F250/F1000) (optional),
data communication among multiple controllers becomes possible, and
calculation between two units, setting data transfer, multiple settings via RS-
232C can be used.
Up to eight controllers can be connected. Values detected at two arbitrary
units can be calculated, and judgment is issued for the result of the
calculation.
Using commands in communication via RS-232C, entry of conditions to
connected controllers or data loading can be easily made.
Through combinations with optional intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM)
(optional), data can be analyzed through various data entry and data

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buffering.
Each controller of the connected network must be given an address.

Give the address setting at each controller.


Turn the terminator switch on the GP-XCOM controller located at the end of
the network.

*Note that calculation is disabled if the same address is given to two or more
controllers.

When GP-XCOM is used to link controllers to calculate, the calculation


sampling period varies according to the number of connected units. The
sampling period is approx. 800 μ s if eight units are connected.
The sampling period may vary according to the quality of the communication
signals.

Take care of the following when using GP-XCOM.


1) Calculation between two units can be made only in the manual mode for
normal measurement. If holding measurement is selected, calculation is
disabled. As well, a trigger input setting disables calculation. In summary,
check the following setting items.
・Set the application mode " " as the manual mode " ".
・Set the holding measurement selection " " as the normal measure
ment " ".
・Set Trigger selection " " as the none " ".

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2) The sampling frequency of the calculation No. of connected units Sampling frequency
conducted between two units varies accord- 2 200 s approx.
4 400 s approx.
ing to the total number of units connected in
6 600 s approx.
the network. 8 800 s approx.
3) As an analog voltage output, the voltage
detected at one unit is output, instead of a
value calculated for the two units.
When GP-XCOM is used, controllers cannot communicate if their software
versions are not compatible. Check the software version while referring to
Section "5.5 Software Version Display Menu" on page 110, and use a
Notice correct combination.
・Ver. 1.06 or earlier version with Ver. 1.06 r earlier version: Possible
・Ver. 1.06 or earlier version with Ver. 1.10 or later version: Impossible
・Ver. 1.10 or later version with Ver. 1.10 or later version: Possible

5.3.2 Connection of Controller Communication Unit and


Address Setting
1. Mount the controller communication unit (GP-XCOM) to the controller.
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For details, refer to section "1.7.2 Mounting the Option Unit" on page 20.
Use the accessory fitting, fix GP-XCOM.
Be sure to turn the power off before starting mounting.

2. Connect GP-XCOM using the link cable for the controller communication
unit (SL-F150/F250/F1000).
3. Turn on the terminator switch of GP-XCOM located at both ends of the
network, and turn off the terminator switch of the other GP-XCOM.
Controller communication
unit (GP-XCOM)

Link cable for controller communi-


cation unit (SL-F150/F250/F1000)
OFF
ON
OFF

Terminator switch ON
ON
OFF

Terminator switch OFF


ON

Terminator switch ON

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4. Turn the controller on and assign an address to each controller according
to the following procedure.
Select one (master) beyond the connected controllers and perform
automatic address assignment. The address of the selected controller
becomes "0".

<Option>

Press to select "com".

<Manual setting>
<Address setting>

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Set the address at each of the other controllers in the network.

Press the key twice to determine the address.


Similarly, set the address at other controllers.
At this time, the address determined at other controllers is displayed
on the master controller as shown in the figure below.
<Network of 2 controllers> <Network of 3 controllers> <Network of 8 controllers>

As the last step, press the key on the master controller to finish ad-
dress assignment.

Press the key on the master controller. The mode indicator is


not lit to indicate that the controller is in the detection state. (The other
controllers move to the detection state automatically.)

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5.3.3 Calculation Between Controllers
Among controllers connected with controller communication unit, designate
two units to perform calculation and make judgment according to the result
of calculation.
Suppose that detected values at two units are "A" and "B". The following cal-
culations can be made.
Addition: A + B
Subtraction: A - B
Detected values A and B are scaled on the corresponding controller. To offset
calculation, offset the displayed value in advance, using scaling.

・Another controller cannot start calculation through data communication to


the two calculating controllers.
Notice
・The analog voltage output is the value detected at each controller. The
result of calculation is not output.

Setting example
Setting procedure for subtracting controller address 2 from controller address
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1 to make judgment at address 1 controller


1. According to step 4 in the description of section "5.3.2 Connection of
Controller Communication unit and Address Setting", perform auto-
matic assignment of the controller address.
2. At the address 1 controller, set the following equation.
(Value of controller 1) - (Value of controller 2)

<Option> If an address used for calculation of another


combination is designated, error " " is
displayed. If no controller is found at the address
designated for calculation, error " " is
Press to select "com". displayed.
Check the connection of controller communi-
cation units (GP-XCOM) and specified address.
Press to reset after the error and to return
to normal operation.

<Calculation setting>
No calculation
Addition Press to select
Controller address 1 Subtraction "sub" (subtraction).
Press three times to return to the detection state. Press to move to controller
The value displayed at this time is the calculated address selection.
value.
To make a judgment, enter the upper and lower limits
for the calculated value.
To check the detected value of the controller, press Press to select "2".
the key. The value is displayed on the upper line.
At address 2 controller, " " is displayed for
equation display, to indicate that data is sent to
address 1. Set

Controller address 2

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<How to cancel calculation setting>
After performing calculation between two controllers, reset either the master
controller or slave controller to cancel calculation.
The resetting method varies between the master and slave.

How to cancel master controller after calculation

<Option>

Press to select "com".

<Calculation setting>

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Set

How to cancel slave controller after calculation

<Option>

Press to select "com".

<Calculation setting>

Set

Setting for thickness measurement L - (A + B)


・Calculation is made in the following way: (L - A) - B
・First, invert controller A (-A) using one-point scaling, and add offset (L) to
enter (L - A) to controller A.
POINT
・Subtract controller B from the above controller (L - A) - B to measure the
thickness.

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5.4 Sensor Head Replacement Setting
5.4.1 Interchangeability of Sensor Head
In case the sensor head is broken, the sensor head replacement is possible
with same model.
(in the case, enter a characteristics code (ID code) into the controller )
Using the ID type linearity correction function having been developed for the
current application, high accuracy identical to that of the factory shipment
setting can be maintained.
The characteristics code is written on the tag attached to the sensor head
cable.

・After entering the ID code, be sure to perform three-point calibration.


・For replacement of a broken sensor head, those provided with a
Notice characteristics code tag are provided. The sensor head purchased in the
set with the controller does not have a characteristics code; do not use it
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in combination with a different controller.

Reference For three-point calibration, refer to section "4.2 Three-Point Calibration


(Linearity adjustment)" on page 71.

5.4.2 Characteristics Code Entry Procedure


The characteristics code of the sensor head is a 10-digit number for each
object to be detected. Enter the number to achieve linearity.

1. Select or check the object material and the code to be entered.


In the case of iron
<Detection state>

Press to select "set-1".


<Object selection mode>
<Setting 1 mode> Select the object to be
detected.

Set

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2. Enter the 10-digit number of the desired material specified on the tag.
*If a different material code is entered, an error is caused.
<Detection state>

Press to select "set.op".

<Option mode>

Press to select "head".


"deflt" indicates the characteristics
<Characteristics code entry mode>
code of a head adjusted in a set with
the controller. On this menu, press
the key.

Press to select "chG".

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Enter the 10-digit number
hexadecimal consisting of numbers
"0" to "F".
Press to move to another digit.
The highlight moves to the left end on the
the lower line after the right end on the
upper line.
Press or to change the number.
Press to set.
The figure on the left shows a
setting example for "0102030202".

If value entry is incorrect or the material of the object is incorrect, an error


is caused.
Press the key to cancel error indication. Enter again.
To restore the factory shipment setting of calibration data for the factory
POINT
shipment set of the sensor head and controller, select "defLt" from this
menu again.

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5.5 Software Version Display Menu
The version data of the software built into the controller can be checked.

<Detection state>

Press to select "set.op".

<Option mode>

Press or to select "SoFt.v".

<Software version>

* For the GP-XC3SE(-P) or GP-XC5SE(-P),


the bottom indication is ended by " ".
However, for the GP-XC22KL(-P), the bottom
indication may be ended by " ".
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Chapter 6

RS-232C Communication Function

6.1 How to Use RS-232C Commands...............................112


6.2 Command Lists............................................................114
6.3 Intelligent Monitor Software (GP-XAiM) (Optional)......132

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6.1 How to Use RS-232C Commands
To control the GP-X series via the RS-232C, follow the procedure below.
1. Connect a communication cable between the controller and a host (PC
etc.).
2. Maintain consistency in the communication specification between the
controller and the host (PC etc.).
Reference For the communication specification setting method of the GP-X series,
refer to section "5.1 RS-232C Communication Setting" on page 98.

Transmission Format

BCC
Header Command Instruction character string
Controller address
Examples of value setting commands
• Signed value (Upper / lower limit value, scaling, trigger level, etc.)

WH T
BCC
Header Command Controller Data
address
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Example: When setting “-0.5”, enter “-000.5000” in the data section “+&&&.&&&&”.

• Value without a sign (Sensing distance, hysteresis, trigger delay or other time setting values)
WH Y
BCC
Header Command Controller Data
address
Example: When setting “99.0”, enter “0099.0000” in the data section “+&&&&.&&&&”.

Note: Be careful with the value setting command that characters (character sting)
that are different from the specified format are transmitted, they are set to zeros.

Special communication header necessary for


Header RS-232C control. The transmission header is
common:

Command The header is followed by various commands.

ID address of the controller. The default address is "0".


To use linking functions with the optional controller
communication unit, an address must be entered for
Controller address each controller. Using the controller communication
unit, data can be loaded from or written to linked
controllers.
Character string indicating the data of various
Instruction character commands. An instruction character string may be a 1
string digit code or a setting value consisting of multiple digits.

BCC Block check code of communication data


As the termination code, add CR (0x0d) to the end of
CR
each command.

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Response Format
Response to loading command
The transmission and response format for a value is always "%9.4f".
With some types of transmission command, it takes a long time before the response is
issued. (Max. approx. 5 sec.)
Signed value (Upper/lower limit value, scaling)

BCC
Header Command Controller Response data
address Example: For "+0.8", enter "+000.8000"
at "+&&&.&&&&."
Value without a sign (Time, sensing distance)

BCC
Header Command Controller Response data
address Example: For "1.0", enter "0001.0000"
at "&&&&.&&&&".
Response to writing command

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BCC
Header Command Controller address
The instruction character string is sent back with the calibration command (WCG).

Special communication header necessary for


Header RS-232C control. The response header is common:

Command The header is followed by various commands.

ID address of individual controller. The default


address is "0".
To use linking functions with the optional controller
Controller address communication unit, an address must be entered
for each controller. Using the controller
communication unit, data can be loaded from or
written to linked controllers.
Upon a command error,
Response data the following response Error No.
data is sent back. 10: Command format error, 20: Setting error
21: BCC error, 22: Alarm output error

BCC Block check code of communication data

CR As the termination code, CR (0x0d) is returned.

*The controller does not update the displayed data immediately after each setting
command is sent. Go to another menu screen and then return or use a detection
state display command (WDH) to update. However, 1) System reset (INT) and 2)
Initialising the setting (WIT) do not require “WDH” in order that the sensor goes
back to a detection state display since they are automatically reset internally.
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6.2 Command Lists
Basic control command
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

The measured value is loaded from the


controller of the designated address.
The response to
%E E # R MD n m CR

Loading 0: Displayed is:


measured RMD 0 value %E E $ R MD n + & & & . & & & & Example 1
value 1: Detected CR
distance
value Before a trigger is detected in the hold
mode,
.
is sent back.
The judgment data is loaded from the
controller of the designated address.
The response to
%E E # R O T n m CR

is:
%E E $ R O T n x CR

x: The 4 bit judgment data is indicated


with "0" to "F."
bit 0: Lo, bit 1: Go, bit 2: Hi, bit 4: Alarm,
Loading When x = 1 (0001b), Hi judgment output
judgment ROT 0 0 is indicated because bit 0 is Example 2
output ON.
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When x = 2 (0010b), Go judgment


output is indicated because bit
1 is ON.
When x = 4 (0100b), Lo judgment output
is indicated because bit 2 is
ON.
When x = C (1100b), Lo judgment output
is indicated with an alarm
output because bit 3 and bit 2
are ON.
The hold mode setting is loaded from the
controller of the designated address.
The response to
%E E # R HMn 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R HMn m CR

RHM 0 0 <Response value m> Example 3


m = 0: Normal mode
m = 1: Peak hold
m = 2: Bottom hold
Hold mode m = 3: Peak-to-peak hold
m = 4: Sample hold
m = 5: Average hold
m=0 to 5
0: Normal mode Start the hold mode on the controller of
1: Peak hold the designated address.
2: Bottom hold The response to
WHM 0 3: Peak-to-peak %E E # WH Mn m CR

hold is:
4: Sample hold %E E $ WH Mn CR
5: Average hold

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Basic control command
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Load the entered application mode data.


The response to
%E E # R A P n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R A P n m CR
RAP 0 0 <Response value m>
m = 0: Manual mode
m = 1: BDC mode
Application mode m = 2: Eccentricity measurement mode
Refer to page 132 m = 3: Height mode
for details. m = 4: Initialization of application mode
m=0 to 5
0: Manual mode Select the detail application mode.
1: BDC mode The response to
2: E c c e n t r i c i t y
WAP 0 measurement % E E # W A P n m CR
mode is:
3: Height mode %E E $ WA P n CR
4: Initialization of
application mode
Load the previous mean validity setting.
The response to
%E E # R P A n 0 CR

0 is:
RPA 0
%E E $ R P A n m CR

<Response value m>


Previous mean m = 0: No previous mean

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3) m = 1: Previous mean
Enter whether the previous mean is
m=0, 1 valid or invalid.
0: No previous The response to
WPA 0 mean %E E # WP A n m CR
1: Previous is:
mean
%E E $ WP A n CR

Delete peak value and other retained data.


The response to
Hold reset WHR 0 0 %E E # WH R n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ WH R n CR

Upper/lower limit value


Load the current upper limit value setting.
The response to
%E E # R H T n 0 CR
Example 4
RHT 0 0 is:
%E E $ R H T n + & & & . & & & &
CR
Upper
limit value Enter the upper limit value.
The response to
+&&&.&&&&
Entry range: %E E # WH T n + & & & . & & & &
WHT 0 Example 5
99.9999 CR is:
5) %E E $ WH T n CR

Enter the current detected value as an


upper limit setting.
The response to
Upper limit %E E # WH C n 0 CR
value teaching WHC 0 0
is:
%E E $ WH C n + & & & . & & & &
CR The entered setting is sent back.

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Basic control command
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline example
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m)
Upper/lower limit value
Load the current lower limit value setting.
The response to
%E E # R L T n 0 CR
RLT 0 0 is:
%E E $ R L T n + & & & . & & & &
Lower limit CR

value Enter the lower limit value.


The response to
+&&&.&&&& %E E # WL T n + & & & . & & & &
Entry range:
WLT 0 99.9999 CR is:
5) %E E $ WL T n CR

Enter the current detected value as a


lower limit setting.
The response to
Lower limit WLC 0 0 %E E # WL C n 0 CR
value teaching
is:
%E E $ WL C n + & & & . & & & &
CR

Load the current upper and lower limit and


judgment hysteresis settings as a batch.
The response to
% E E # RW T n 0 CR
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RWT 0 0 is: % E E $ R W T n 0
+ & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
Upper limit Lower limit
Batch setting & & & & . & & & & CR

of upper and Judgment hysteresis : Space


lower limit
values and Enter the upper and lower limit and
judgment 0=H_L_HYS judgment hysteresis settings as a batch.
hysteresis Format of H, L The response to
and HYS data % E E # WW T n 0 + & & & . & & & &
H and L: Upper limit
WWT 0 +&&&&.&&&& + & & & . & & & & & & & & . & & &
(with a sign). Lower limit Judgment hysteresis
HYS: & CR
&&&&.&&&&
(without a sign) is:
% E E $ WW T n CR : Space

Load the current averaging frequency setting.


The response to
%E E # R A V n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R A V n m CR

m=0 to E
Averaging Averaging
Symbol frequency Symbol frequency
RAV 0 0 0 1 8 256
1 2 9 512
Averaging 2 4 A 1,024
frequency 3 8 B 2,048
4 16 C 4,096
5 32 D 8,192
6 64 E 16,384
7 128
Enter the averaging frequency.
The response to
WAV 0 0 to E %E E # WA V n m CR

is:
%E E $ WA V n CR

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Basic control command
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address
string (m) Outline example
Loading Writing (n) 1)
Load the current memory number setting.
The response to
RMM 0 0 %E E # R MMn 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R MMn m CR

Memory switch
Enter the memory number of the
controller of the designated address.
The response to
WMM 0 0 to 3 % E E # WMM n m CR

is:
% E E $ WMM n CR 6)

Command for adjustment


Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Load the current object material setting.


The response to 0: Stainless steel
RMT 0 0 %E E # RM T n 0 CR
(SUS)
is: 1: FE (iron)
%E E $ RM T n m CR 2: AL (aluminum)
Detected
material 0 to 2 Enter the current object material setting.
0: Stainless The response to
WMT 0 steel (SUS) % E E # WM T n m CR

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1: FE (iron) is:
2: AL (aluminum) % E E $ WM T n CR

Calibrate the controller of the


designated address for the object to be
detected. During calibration, five
0: Designation of all commands are transmitted while the
four memories distance to the object to be detected is
1: Zero point (object changed.
Three-point contact) position
calibration 2: 1/2 F.S. (full-scale) Initialization: % E E # W C G n 0 CR

Offset WCG 0 position Example 6


writing 3: F.S. (full-scale) Zero point position: % E E # WC Gn 1 CR

position
4: Offset saving and 1/2 F.S. position: % E E # W C G n 2 CR

enactment
9: Designation of F.S. position: % E E # WC Gn 3 CR

current memory
Saving (enactment): % E E # W C G n 4 CR
2)
Load the current zero setting state
(ON/OFF or shift amount).
The response to
% E E # R Z S n 0 CR

is:
% E E $ R Z S n 0 m CR

0=Zero setting m = 0: Zero setting OFF


Zero setting RZS 0 ON/OFF data m = 1: Zero setting ON
1=Shift amount The response to
for zero % E E # R Z S n 1 CR
setting is:
% E E $ R Z S n 1 & & & & . & & & &
CR

The response data indicates the


detected distance after three-point
calibration. It is not a displayed value.

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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Perform or cancel zero setting of the


controller of the designated address.
Zero setting WZS 0 0: Zero setting ON The response to Example 7
1: Zero setting OFF % E E # W Z S n m CR

is:
%E E $ WZ S n CR

Command for adjustment


Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Scaling
Load the current scaling data of the analog
voltage output.
The detected distance and the
corresponding analog voltage output are
sent back.
Load the data concerning scaling.
<Loading the setting of each scaling point>
%E E # R S V n m CR

m = 0 or 1
The response to the above command is:
%E E $ R S V n m :
0: First point of & & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
two-point Detected distance value Analog voltage output value
CR
m = 0 or 1, Space
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scaling
1: Second point <Loading the setting of two scaling points (2 points batch)>
of two-point The response to % E E # R S V n 2 CR
Analog is: % E E $ R S V n 2
voltage scaling
RSV 0 Example 8
output 2: Setting of two & & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
scaling points Detected distance value of 1st point Analog voltage output value of 1st point
3: Scaling & & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
selection data Detected distance value of 2nd point Analog voltage output value of 2nd point
4: Output inverse CR Space
ON/OFF
The response to % E E # R S V n 3 CR

is: % E E $ R S V n m CR

m=0: Factory shipment setting


m=1: One-point scaling
m=2: Two-point scaling
m=3: Inverse
The response to % E E # R S V n 4 CR

is: % E E $ R S V n m CR

m=0: Inverse OFF


m=1: Inverse ON

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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Scaling
The analog voltage output scale is set for
the controller at the designated address.
There are seven types of setting commands.
You can use them according to the
0: 0: X1_Y1 (1st purpose.
point of two-
point scaling) <One-point scaling>
1: X2_Y2 (2nd The response to the above command is:
point of two- % E E # WS V n 2 & & & & . & & & &
point scaling) Detected distance value
+ & & & . & & & & CR is:
2: X1_Y1(One-
point scaling) Analog voltage output value Space
3: X1_Y1_X2_Y2 % E E $ WS V n CR

(Two-point scaling)
Y1 (Teaching of <Two-point scaling>
4: 1st point of two- The response to
point scaling) % E E # WS V n 3 & & & & . & & & &
5: Y2 (Teaching of Detected distance value of 1st point
2nd point of two- + & & & . & & & & & & & & . & & & &
Analog 0 point scaling) Analog voltage output value of 1st point Detected distance value of 2nd point
voltage output WSV
6: Teaching of one- + & & & . & & & & CR

point scaling) Detected distance value of 2nd point Space


7n: (Inverse ON/OFF)
% E E $ WS V n CR
9: (Recovery of
factory shipment <Teaching the first point of two-point scaling>

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setting) Send the analog voltage output setting
<Data format> for the scaling distance of the object to
X1 and X2: be detected.
Detected distance
value The response to the above command is:
&&&&.&&&& % E E # WS V n 4 + & & & . & & & &
(without a sign) CR Analog voltage output value of 1st point
Y1 and Y2:
Analog voltage % E E $ WS V n CR
output value.
+&&&.&&&& <Analog voltage output inverse>
(with a sign) The response to
n = 0: Inverse OFF
n = 1: Inverse ON % E E # WS V n 7 m CR

is:
% E E $ WS V n CR

m = 0: Inverse OFF
m = 1: Inverse ON

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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Scaling
Load the current scaling data of displayed
measurement.
The detected distance and the corresponding
displayed value are sent back.
<Loading the setting of each scaling point>
% E E # R S D n m CR

m = 0 or 1
The response to the above command is:
% E E $ R S D n m
0= 1st point of & & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
two-point Detected distance value Analog voltage output value
scaling CR m = 0 or 1, :Space
1= 2nd point of <Loading the setting of two scaling points (2 points batch)>
two-point The response to % E E # R S D n 2 CR
scaling
is: % E E $ R S D n 2
RSD 0 2= Setting of
& & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
two scaling
Detected distance value of 1st point Analog voltage output value of 1st point
points
3= Scaling & & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
selection Detected distance value of 2nd point Analog voltage output value of 2nd point
data CR :Space
4= Output The response to % E E # R S D n 3 CR

inverse is: % E E $ R S D n m CR
ON/OFF m = 0: Factory shipment setting
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m = 1: One-point scaling
m = 2: Two-point scaling
m = 3: Inverse
Display The response to % E E # R S D n 4 CR

is: % E E $ R S D n m CR

m = 0: Inverse OFF
m = 1: Inverse ON

0= X1_Y1 (1st Enter the display scale setting for the


point of two- controller of the designated address.
point scaling) There are seven types of setting
1= X2_Y2 (2nd commands. You can use them according
point of two- to the purpose.
point scaling) <One-point scaling>
2= X1_Y1 (One- % E E # WS D n 2 & & & & . & & & &
point scaling) Detected distance value
3= X1_Y1_X2_Y2 + & & & . & & & & CR
(Two-point
Analog voltage output value :Space
scaling)
The response to the above command is:
4= Y1 (Teaching
% E E $ WS D n CR
of 1st point of
WSD 0 two-point <Two-point scaling>
scaling) % E E # WS D n 3 & & & & . & & & &
5= Y2 (Teaching Detected distance value of 1st point
of 2nd point + & & & . & & & & & & & & . & & & &
of two-point Analog voltage output value of 1st point Detected distance value of 2nd point
scaling) + & & & . & & & & CR

6= Y1 (Teaching Space
Analog voltage output value of 2nd point
of one-point The response to the above command is:
scaling) % E E $ WS D n CR
7n= (Inverse
ON/OFF)
9= (Recovery of
factory shipment
setting)

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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Scaling
<First point teaching in two-point scaling>
<Data format> With the detection target set to the
X1 and X2 are scaling distance, set and send the analog
detection voltage output values.
distance values, The response to
&&&&.&&&& % E E # WS D n 4 + & & & . & & & &
(without sign) CR Analog voltage output value
Y1 and Y2 are is: of the 1st point
Display WSD 0
analog voltage % E E $ WS D n CR
output values, <Analog voltage output inverse>
+&&&.&&&& % E E # WS D n 7 m CR
(with a sign). The response to
n=0 inverse % E E $ WS D n CR
OFF
n=1 inverse ON m=0 inverse OFF
m=1 inverse ON

Load the current variation slope data for


scaling.
0= Displayed The response to
RLO 0 value % E E # R L O n m CR
1= Analog is:
voltage
% E E $ R L O n m q CR
output
<Response value q>
Slope 0 = Positive slope, 1 = Negative slope

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p,q
p=0 Displayed value Enter the variation slope for scaling.
p=1 Analog voltage The response to
WLO 0 output % E E # W L O n p q CR

q=0 Positive slope is:


q=1 Negative slope % E E $ W L O n CR

Load the current sensor head cable


length data.
The response to
Sensor head %E E # R C L n 0 CR

cable length RCL 0 0 is:


%E E $ R C L n m CR

<Response value m>


0: 3m
1: 10m

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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Sensor head
replacement
Load the sensor head characteristics ID
of each material preset in the
0 to 2 designated controller.
Interchange- 0: Stainless steel The response to
ability data RGD 0 (SUS) %E E # R G D n m CR
loading 1: FE(iron) is:
2: AL(aluminum) % E E $ R G D n m X X X X X X X X
X X CR X=0 to F, 10 digits

Enter the characteristics ID of each


material of the designated controller for
pXXXXXXXXXX the connected sensor head.
The response to
p=0: Stainless steel %E E # WG D n p X X X X X X X X
Interchange- (SUS) X X CR
ability data WGD 0 p=1: FE(iron) is:
writing p=2: AL(aluminum)
%E E $ WG D n CR
XX...10-digit
characteristics ID * To use interchangeability of the
code sensor head, use interchangeability
mode command "WHH" and specify
"1" (sensor head interchangeability).
Load the current sensor head
interchangeability mode setting.
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The response to
RHH 0 0 %E E # R H H n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R H H n m CR
Interchange-
ability mode Designate the sensor head interchange-
0: Preset sensor ability mode.
head The response to
WHH 0 1: Interchangeable % E E # W n m CR

sensor head is:


%E E $ W n CR

Input/output/trigger
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example
Load the trigger mode setting.
The response to
%E E # R T Gn 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R T G n m CR
RTG 0 0
<Response value m>
0: No trigger
Trigger mode 1: External trigger
2: Internal trigger
3: Cyclic trigger
Enter the trigger mode.
0: No trigger The response to
1: External trigger % E E # W T G n m CR
WTG 0 2: Internal trigger
3: Cyclic trigger is:
%E E $ WT Gn C R

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Input/output/trigger
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example
Load the internal trigger edge direction data.
The response to
REG 0 0 %E E # R E Gn 0 CR

is:
(Internal) %E E $ R E G n m CR
trigger edge
Enter the edge direction of the internal trigger.
The response to
WEG 0 0: Rising %E E # WE Gn m CR
1: Falling
is:
%E E $ WE Gn CR

Load the internal trigger level data.


The response to
%E E # R T T n m CR
RTT 0 0 is:
%E E $ R T T n + & & & . & & & &
(Internal) CR

trigger level Enter the internal trigger level.


Setting range of The response to
WTT 0 "+&&&.&&&&": %E E # WT T n + & & & . & & & &
99.9999 CR
5) is:
%E E $ WT T n CR

Load the internal trigger hysteresis data.


The response to
%E E # R T H n m CR

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RTH 0 0 is:
%E E $ R T H n & & & & . & & & &
CR
(Internal)
trigger hysteresis Enter the internal trigger hysteresis.
The response to
Setting range of % E E # W T H n & & & & . & & & &
WTH 0 "&&&&.&&&&":
CR
0 to 99.9999
5) is:
%E E $ WT H n CR

Load the trigger delay time setting.


The response to
%E E # R D T n 0 CR
RDT 0 0 is:
%E E $ R D T n & & & & . & & & &
CR

Trigger delay
Enter the trigger delay.
The response to
Entry range of
"&&&&.&&&&": %E E # WD T n & & & & . & & & &
WDT 0
0 to 99.9999 CR

[sec.] is:
%E E $ WD T n CR

Load the sampling time.


The response to
%E E # R S K n 0 CR
RSK 0 0
is:
%E E $ R S K n & & & & . & & & &
CR

Sampling time
Enter the sampling time.
The response to
Entry range of
"&&&&.&&&&": %E E # WS K n & & & & . & & & &
WSK 0
0 to 99.9999 CR
[sec.] is:
%E E $ WS K n CR

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Input/output/trigger
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Load the cyclic trigger time width.


The response to
%E E # R T n m CR
RFT 0 0
is:
%E E $ R T n & & & & . & & & &
CR
Cyclic trigger
time width Enter the cyclic trigger time width.
The response to
Entry range of
"&&&&.&&&&": %E E # W T n & & & & . & & & &
WFT 0
00.0001 to CR

99.9999 [sec.] is:


%E E $ W T n CR

Load the judgment output style setting.


The response to
RJM 0 0 %E E # R J Mn 0 CR

is:
Output style %E E $ R J Mn m CR

setting Enter the judgment output style.


The response to
0: N.O.
WJM 0 1: N.C. %E E # WJ Mn m CR

is:
%E E $ WJ Mn CR

Load the hysteresis in respect to the


upper/lower limit thresholds of judgment output.
The response to
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RHY 0 0 %E E # R H Y n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R H Y n & & & & . & & & &
Judgment CR

hysteresis Enter the hysteresis in respect to the


upper/lower limit thresholds of judgment output.
The response to
&&&&.&&&& %E E #WH Y n & & & & . & & & &
WHY 0 5)
CR

is:
%E E $ WH Y n CR

Load the off-delay time of judgment


output.
The response to
%E E # R O D n 0 CR

ROD 0 0 is:
%E E $ R O D n m CR

0: Hold
Output off-delay 1: 0ms, 2: 100ms, 3: 200ms
4: 400ms, 5: 800ms, 6: 1,000ms
Enter the off-delay time for judgment
0: Hold output.
1: 0ms, 2: 100ms The response to
WOD 0 3: 200ms, 4: 400ms %E E # WO D n m CR
5: 800ms, 6: 1,000ms is:
%E E $ WO D n CR

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Input/output/trigger
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Load the interference prevention function


validity setting.
The response to
%E E # R K B n 0 CR

RKB 0 0 is:
%E E $ R K B n m CR

<Response value m>


Interference prevention
function 0: OFF
4) 1: Slave
2: Master
Enter the interference prevention function
validity setting.
0: OFF The response to
WKB 0 1: Slave %E E # WK B n m CR
2: Master is:
%E E $ WK B n CR

Display setting
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Load the data about the items displayed


in the detection state.
The response to
%E E # R D P n m CR

is:

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RDP 0 0 %E E $ R D P n p : q CR

p, q = 0: Default. p, q = 1: mm or V
p, q = 2: Hold value p, q = 3: Calculated value
p, q = 4: Upper limit value p, q = 5: Lower limit value
Displaying item p, q = 6: Character of selected item in lower line (upper line)
selection p, q
p, q=0:
Default
p, q=1:
mm or V
p, q=2:
Hold value
p, q=3:
Calculated value Enter the item displayed in the detection
p, q=4:
Upper limit value state.
WDP 0 p, q=5:
Lower limit value The response to
p, q=6:
Character of %E E # WD P n p : q CR

selected item in is:


lower line (upper %E E $ WD P n CR

line)
p: Upper line setting
q: Lower line setting
Load the unit of displayed value or display
period and number of digits.
The response to
% E E # R U T n 0 CR

is:
% E E $ R U T n m CR

0= Unit of displayed m = 0 Distance display m = 1 Analog voltage output value


Display unit value The response to
selection 1= Display period
Display RUT 0 % E E # R U T n 1 CR

period/number and number of is:


of digits digits data % E E $ R U T n p q CR

p (Display period) q (Number of


p = 0 20 cycles/sec. displayed digits)
p = 1 10 cycles/sec. q = 2 2 digits
p = 2 5 cycles/sec. q = 3 3 digits
p = 3 2 cycles/sec. q = 4 4 digits
p = 4 1 cycles/sec. q = 5 5 digits

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Display setting
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Enter the unit of displayed value or


display period and number of digits.
The response to
CR or
0= Distance display % E E # W U T n m
Display unit 1= Analog voltage % E E # WU T n 2 p q CR

selection output value is:


Display WUT 0 2pq=Display period % E E $ W U T n CR

period/number and number of p (Display period)


of digits q (Number of
digits p = 0 20 cycles/sec. displayed digits)
(p : 0 to 4, q: 2 to 5) p = 1 10 cycles/sec. q = 2 2 digits
p = 2 5 cycles/sec. q = 3 3 digits
p = 3 2 cycles/sec. q = 4 4 digits
p = 4 1 cycles/sec. q = 5 5 digits
Load the panel key lock state.
The response to
RPL 0 0 %E E # R P L n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R P L n CR
Panel key lock
Enter the panel key lock state.
The response to
0: UNLOCK %E E # WP L n m
WPL 0 1: LOCK
CR

is:
%E E $ WP L n CR

Reset the panel display to the detection


state. Or refresh the detected state.
Detection state The response to
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display WDH 0 0
%E E # WH D n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ WH D n CR

System / Option
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

Reset the system.


The response to
System reset INT 0 RESET %E E # I N T n CR
7)
is
%E E $ I N T n CR

Restore the factory shipment settings.


The response to
Initialization of
settings %E E # W I T n CR
WIT 0 SYSINIT
8) is:
%E E $ W I T n CR

Remove the current error.


The response to
Error cancel WCA 0 0 %E E # W n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ W n CR

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System / Option
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example

RS-232C setting
Load the RS-232C communication
specification setting.
The response to
%E E # R S A n 0 CR

is:
%E E $ R S A n x y z CR

RSA 0 0 The factory shipment settings of the RS-232C


communication conditions are: 19200bps, odd
Communication parity, 1 stop bit, and 8 bit data length.
condition x: 0=115.2kbps, 1=57,600 2=38,400, 3=19,200
4=9,600, 5=4,800, 6=2,400
y: 0= no parity, 1= odd parity or 2= even parity
z: 0=1 stop bit or 1=2 stop bits
Change the RS-232C communication
x, y, z specification setting.
x= 0 to 6 %E E # WS A n x y z CR
WSA 0 y= 0 to 2
z= 0, 1 There is no response. After changing the
settings, change the setting of the PC.
Load the version data of the CPU program.
The response to
Software %E E # R V R n m CR

version RVR 0 0 is:


% E E $ R V R n & & . .& & &
CR

Load the calculation setting between two


controllers.
The response to

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RUC 0 0 %E E # n m CR

is:
%E E $ n m CR
Calculation
designation 00: No calculation
10) 1m: Own station (n) + Enter an equation to be calculated
address m between two controllers.
2m: Own station (n) - The response to
WUC 0 address m
%E E # W n m CR
"n" is an address
of the controller is:
where a command %E E $ W n CR

is sent to.
Data buffering 9)
Contuct us.

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1: Use key operation on the controller to assign an address to the controller. The default
address is "0". Address assignment is necessary to configure a network. For details,
refer to section "5.3.2 Connection of Controller Communication Unit and Address
Setting" on page 104.
2: To set three-point calibration data after using a data-writing command for each point,
send an enactment command without fail.
3: The previous mean validity setting is only valid if the press BDC detection mode is
selected as an application mode. If another variation of the application mode is selected,
an error is displayed.
4: The interference prevention function becomes valid when interference I/O cables are
connected at the external input terminals between controllers.
5: If the detection range is exceeded even though the setting is valid as a command
instruction character string, error "20" is sent back.
6: Memory switching cannot be performed unless "panel" is selected for the memory
switching method. If "external input" is selected, error "20" is sent back.
7: The "system reset" command is to restart the controller program. (The sensor goes into
the same state as restarting up state.
8: A fter initialization of settings, the sensor displays the detection state since it is
automatically reset. The sensor having the 1.10 or later version software does not
require reset of the power supply.
Initialization using an RS-232C command does not initialize the communication
conditions and the controller address.
9: Data buffering
With data buffering, sample data collected in the GP-X series at high speed temporarily
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accumulates in the controller in reference to trigger conditions and, upon completion of


accumulation, the data is loaded via RS-232C communication. About 120,000 points of
data can be accumulated. (Equivalent to about 3 sec. at a sampling frequency of 25 μ s)
Use optional intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM) to enter data buffering settings and
perform data collection easily. For the usage of various commands and details of the
intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM), contact us.
10: Calculation designation command
In case the command of no calculation (cancel) is sent, if the calculation has been
set, the calculation is canceled. Furthermore, if the cancellation command is sent in
the state that the controller is canceled, the response differs as follows. When the
calculation is canceled, confirm the setting state with ‘RUC’ command beforehand and
confirm the response.

Controller connected Address to Calculation state of


Response
with RS-232C cable be canceled appointed address
0 (zero) No calculation Error ‘ % E E ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ’
! 0 2 0 㸨 㸨 CR

No calculation and calculation


Address 0 (zero) n is underway in address 0 Error ‘ % E E ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ’
! n 2 0 㸨 㸨 CR

(except zero) No calculation and no No change in state


calculation is in address 0 ‘ % E E $ ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ’
W U C n 㸨 㸨 CR

0 (zero) No calculation No response.


Address n No calculation and calculation
is underway in address 0 Error ‘ % E E ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ’
! n 2 0 㸨 㸨 CR
(1 to 7, except 0) n
No calculation and no No change in state
(except zero)
calculation is in address 0 ‘ % E E $ ࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉࠉ’
W U C n 㸨 㸨 CR

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Examples of Application of RS-232C Commands
Example 1: Load the current displayed value from controller address 0.
Transmission: %EE#RMD00 CR
Response: %EE$RMD0+000.4500 CR
The current displayed value is "(+) 0.4500". If holding mea-
surement is designated, the hold value is sent back.

Example 2: Load the judgment data from controller address 0.
Transmission: %EE#ROT00 CR
Response: %EE$ROT02 CR
The current judgment is "GO".

Example 3: Load the holding measurement mode from controller address 1.


Transmission: %EE#RHM10 CR
Response: %EE$RHM12 CR
The current holding mode is bottom hold.

Example 4: Load the upper limit setting from controller address 0.

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Transmission: %EE#RHT00 CR
Response: %EE$RHT0+000.8000 CR
The current upper limit setting is "(+) 0.8000".

Example 5: Enter "(+) 0.7500" as an upper limit setting for controller address 0.
Transmission: %EE#WHT0+000.7500 CR
Response: %EE$WHT0 CR

Example 6: Perform three-point calibration for controller address 0.


For details of three-point calibration, refer to section "4.2
Three-Point Calibration (Linearity adjustment)" on page 71.
Designate all four memories.
Transmission: %EE#WCG00 CR
Response: %EE$WCG00 CR
* To save only the selected memory number, send "WCG09"
instead of "WCG00" in step ① .
After setting at zero point position, send.
Transmission: %EE#WCG01 CR
Response: %EE$WCG01 CR
After setting half the distance in the detection range, send.
Transmission: %EE#WCG02 CR
Response: %EE$WCG02 CR
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After setting the full-scale distance in the detection range, send.
Transmission: %EE#WCG03 CR
Response: %EE$WCG0 CR
Save the offset and start enactment.
Transmission: %EE#WCG04 CR
Response: %EE$WCG0 CR

Example 7: Perform zero setting for controller address 0.
Transmission: %EE#WZS00 CR
Response: %EE$WZS0 CR

To cancel zero setting,


Transmission: %EE#WZS01 CR
Response: %EE$WZS0 CR

Example 8: Load the analog voltage output scaling data from controller ad-
dress 0.
Reference For details of analog voltage output scaling, refer to section "4.5 Analog
Voltage Output Scale" on page 81.

If "0.0000mm" is set at "0.0000V" and "2.0000mm" is set at


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"5.0000V",
Data of first point Transmission: %EE#RSV00 CR
Response: %EE$RSV00
+000.0000, +000.0000 CR
Data of second point Transmission: %EE#RSV01 CR
Response: %EE$RSV01
+002.0000, +005.0000 CR

Example of creation of BCC Header H25
H45
H45
H23
Two BCC characters Calculate exclusive OR of
H52
the received message.
H4D
H44 In ASCII
Last character H31 BCC (H) H35
of text H30 BCC (L) H43
H5C

・Concerning BCC
Block check codes (BCC) are added to each command. Calculate
exclusive OR of ASCII characters from the start "%" to the end of the
command string and the result is added in two text characters. To
omit BCC calculation, specify " " in place of BCC codes.

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Application Mode Setting
To designate the application mode using RS-232C commands, set each
mode, followed by the necessary items.
1) Bottom dead center detection mode
Select the BDC detection mode.
Transmission: %EE#WAP01 CR
Response: %EE$WAP0 CR
Set the trigger level (WTT).
Set the level at "0.8000".
Transmission: %EE#WTT0+000.8000 CR
Response: %EE$WTT0 CR
Set the trigger hysteresis (WTH).
Set the hysteresis at "0.0020".
Transmission: %EE#WTH00000.0020 CR
Response: %EE$WTH0 CR
Comparison with previous mean (WPA) setting
Validate comparison with previous mean.
Transmission: %EE#WPA01 CR

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Response: %EE$WPA0 CR

2) Rotation/eccentricity detection mode


Selection of rotation/eccentricity detection mode
Transmission: %EE#WAP02 CR
Response: %EE$WAP0 CR
Trigger hysteresis setting
Set the trigger hysteresis at "0.0100mm".
Transmission: %EE#WTH00000.0100 CR
Response: %EE$WTH0 CR

3) Height detection mode


Before starting the height detection mode, perform zero setting at the ref-
erence position.
Zero setting can be performed with an RS-232C command.
Selection of height detection mode
Transmission: %EE#WAP03 CR
Response: %EE$WAP0 CR
Value change inclination (slope) setting
Inclination of the variation in the displayed value and analog voltage
output is negative in the height detection mode. To change the inclina-
tion to positive, adjust the analog voltage scale.

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6.3 Intelligent Monitor Software (GP-XAiM) (Optional)
With the optional intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM), the measurement
data can be easily analyzed or saved at your PC while conditions can be
entered, saved or loaded.
Use these features together with the data buffering function of the controller
to acquire ready-to-analyze data assuredly.
For details, contact us.
To use the intelligent monitor software (GP-XAiM) correctly
Preparation for operation of GP-XAiM
Before operating GP-XAiM, check the following.
[1] In the case of operation of a network with linked controller
communication units (GP-XCOM)
(1) Set the terminator switch of each GP-XCOM correctly.
(2) Use "Auto" for address assignment of GP-XCOM.
If "Auto" is not used, addresses may not be recognized correctly.
[2] Preparation necessary after startup of GP-XAiM before online
operation is started
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(1) Enter the same RS-232C communication settings of the PC as


those of the controller.
(2) For details, refer to "help" of GP-XAiM.
Approximate time for loading buffered data
To buffer data using GP-XAiM, the data acquisition interval varies
according to the relationship between the data size to be acquired and the
transmission speed of RS-232C. When buffering, refer to the relationship
shown below as a measure.
The initial setting of the transmission speed of the controller is 19,200
bps. To perform buffering, change to a faster transmission speed.
Loading from controller connected with RS-232C cable
Baud rate No. of buffered data pieces
(bps) 5,000 points 10,000 points 50,000 points
19,200 8 sec.approx. 16 sec.approx. 1 min. 20 sec. approx.
57,600 4 sec.approx. 8 sec. approx. 40 sec. approx.
115.2k 3 sec.approx. 6 sec. approx. 30 sec. approx.

The above values are based on using GP-XAiM Ver.2 or later.

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• In case the interference prevention function is used, the set No. of data
pieces and the actual accumulated No. of data pieces differ depending on
the No. of the units connected. (Refer to the 'Number of connected units and
measurement time ratio' on page 91.)
• When buffering data with two units, or more, an automatic halt (the unit
halts at the set No. of data pieces after detecting the trigger signal) may not
be properly carried out. To avoid this, take care the following.
[1] The data buffering setting is common in each ID.
[2] T he automatic halt functions only when the trigger signal of the ID
selected on the screen is detected. In this case, do not change the ID
selection setting before the unit automatically/manually stops.
[3] An automatic halt does not function on the 2nd and the later units. Check
the trigger signal state and the No. of buffered data, and then stop the unit
manually.

CSV setting (Incorporated in GP-XAiM with the 2.09 or later version software)

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CSV file, which is stored by the measurement value waveform display or
date buffering, can be set to the separator setting or the decimal point setting
at 'CSV Setting(s)...' in 'View' menu. (There is no relation to the off-line or on-
line.)

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Chapter 7

What to Do Upon an Error

7.1 Error Indication List......................................................136


7.2 What to Do?.................................................................138

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135
7.1 Error Indication List
Error indication Alarm Description of error Remedy Resetting key
Upper line Lower line output

EEPROM data Turn the power off then


ON on again. If the error Press and hold
loading error
persists, initialize settings .
(to restore factory Or enter an external
EEPROM data shipment settings) and reset signal.
ON
writing error enter settings again.
Press and hold
After resetting, initialize
Memory switching .
ON settings and enter setting
error Or enter an external
again.
reset signal.
Broken sensor head Check the wiring and
ON Automatic recovery
cable connect again.
There is a short circuit
in external output
circuit. Check the wiring and Automatic recovery
Short circuit connect again.
protection functions.

Three-point calibration
Perform adjustment again. Press .
is incorrect.

The correction data


ON after three-point Perform adjustment again. Press .
calibration is incorrect.
The following equation
of the upper and lower
limit values stands
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true:[(Upper limit value) Enter correct values. Press .


- (hysteresis width)] <
[(Lower limit value) +
(hysteresis width)]
The following equation
of the hysteresis width
stands true:[(Upper
limit value) - Enter correct values. Press .
(hysteresis width)] <
[(Lower limit value) +
(hysteresis width)]

Enter the correct value.


The trigger level
Setting range:
exceeds the setting Press .
0mm to 110% of F.S.
range.

The sum of the trigger E n t e r c o r r e c t va l u e s.


level and trigger S e t t i n g r a n g e :
hysteresis exceeds 0mm to 120% of F.S. Press .
the setting range.

Display scale error.


This error occurs if the
same distance or
displayed value is Enter the correct scale.
entered for the first Distance setting range: Press .
and second points. Or 0mm to 110% of F.S.
a value beyond the
range is entered or the
inclination is too large.

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Error indication Alarm Description of error Remedy Resetting key
Upper line Lower line output
Voltage output scale
error. This occurs
when the same
distance value or
voltage value is Enter the correct scale.
entered for the first Distance setting range:
Press .
and second points. Or 0mm to 110% of F.S.
a value beyond the Voltage setting range: 5.5V
range or a voltage
exceeding the 5V
range is entered or the
inclination is too large.
The setting is too
small (or too large). Correct the setting. Press .

Zero setting is Perform zero setting in


performed at beyond the detection range. Press and hold
the setting range or Check the upper and
ON .
at a point deviating lower limit settings and
from the upper/lower hysteresis width to enter Or enter an external
reset signal.
limit judgment point. suitable settings.
Press and hold
The mean calculation Press and hold the MODE
ON .
overflows. key to reset the memory. Or enter an external
reset signal.
RS-232C command Send the RS-232C
ON BCC inconsistency error command again. Automatic recovery
Press and hold
Communication Check the connection of
ON error of controller .
communication cables. Or enter an external
communication unit

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reset signal.
Sensor head ID Enter the correct sensor
Press .
entry error head ID.
Keep the sensor head away
from the others since the
sensors may interfere each
other. Furthermore, check if
ON Input signal level the setting of the cable Automatic recovery
error. length selection switch on
the rear side of the sensor
matches the actual cable
length. If the error does not
disappear, contact us.
Contact us if other errors are displayed.
<Resetting method>
Press Upon an incorrect setting, an error is displayed. Press the key
to return to the setting menu, and enter the correct setting.
Press and hold Upon an error causing effects on the action of the controller, an
for longer error is displayed together with an alarm signal.
than two seconds Press and hold the key to remove error indication and alarm
signal.
Enter an external Error indication and alarm signal are removed, similarly to the
reset signal case of the key being held down for a long time.
RS-232C command An RS-232C command (WCA) removes the error.

Automatic Upon a broken wire in the sensor head or a short circuit error, the
recovery controller automatically recovers from the error after the correct
state is restored.

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7.2 What to Do?
When the following phenomenon occurs, check.
Reference
Symptom Confirmation method and remedy
page
Check that the cables are connected correctly.
P.14
All indicators do not light up. Check that the power saving mode starts without a
P.88
trigger in the holding measurement mode.
The upper and lower lines of the digital
Check that the controller is in the power saving mode. P.88
display unit are not lit.
Check that the interference prevention function is P.90
validated without an interference prevention cable.
Check that if "Master" or "Slave" of the interference
The displayed value does not change. prevention function is set properly.
In case of the holding measurement mode, is a triger P.32
input ?
Check that the trigger settings are correct. P.63
"-----" is displayed.
Check that timing signals are supplied. P.38
Check that the displayed setting configures the
Values are displayed in the upper and P.27
upper line for indication of the current value.
lower lines. Check that the upper and lower lines are P.86
designated in displayed setting.
All the HI, GO and LO outputs are turned on. Check that "hold" is selected for the output delay P.74
setting.
Alarm output does not turn off. Refer to the troubleshooting method. P.134
Check that cables are connected correctly.
The input signal is not accepted. Check that the input method and input voltage are P.14
free from problems.
Check that the sensor head cable length P.9
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An erroneous detection distance is selection switch is set correctly.


displayed. Check that the display scale is set correctly. P.76
Check that zero setting is performed. P.28
Check that analog voltage output scaling is set
P.81
The analog voltage output is erroneous. correctly.
Isn’t BCD output mode selected? P.102
Check that the hold measurement modes and P.32
Hold measurement cannot be performed. P.38
trigger conditions are configured correctly.
Check that cables are connected correctly.
RS-232C communication cannot be Check that communication conditions are
entered correctly. P.99
performed.
Check that pin layout of the connector is correct.

Check if the upper limit value is set to a negative


value.
Check if zero setting function is used after
reversing the span (inclination) of the displayed
value by using the display scaling function
Zero setting remains ON “SLOPE”, “Two-point scaling”, “INV”, or height
detection mode “hIGht” and also if the lower limit P.50
Zero setting cannot be performed again.
value is set to a value greater than the offset
value at the detection distance of 0 mm.
Zero setting can be canceled by setting the
upper and lower limit values to correct ones or
by initializing to the factory settings.

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Chapter 8

Specifications and Dimensions

8.1 Ratings and Performance............................................140


8.1.1 Sensor Head.......................................................140
8.1.2 Controller.............................................................141
8.1.3 BCD Output Unit and Controller
Communication Unit............................................143
8.2 Dimensions (Unit: mm)................................................144
8.2.1 Sensor Head.......................................................144
8.2.2 Controller.............................................................147
8.2.3 BCD Output Unit (Optional).................................147
8.2.4 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)..........147

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8.1 Ratings and Performance
8.1.1 Sensor Head
Type 3.8mm type 5.4mm type 8mm type M10 type M12 type 22 type
Item Model No. GP-X3SE GP-X5SE GP-X8S GP-X10M GP-X12ML GP-X22KL
Sensing range (Note 2) 0 to 0.8mm 0 to 1mm 0 to 2mm 0 to 5mm 0 to 10mm
Stainless steel (SUS304) Iron sheet [Cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)]
Standard sensing object
60 x 60 x t 1 mm
Temperature characteristics (Note 3) 0.07 % F.S./°C or less
Protection IP67 (IEC), IP67G (Note6)
Environment resistance

Ambient temperature -10 to +55°C, In storage: -20 to +70°C


Ambient humidity 35 to 85 RH,In storage 35 to 85 RH
Noise immunity Power line: 300Vp 10ms cycle,and 0.5 μs pulse width (with noise simulator)
Voltage withstandability 250V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Insulation resistance 20M Ω, or more, with 250V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75mm amplitude, in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500m/s2 acceleration (50G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions for five times each
Enclosure Stainless steel (SUS303) Brass (Nickel plated)
Material

Cable protector PP
Sensing parts ABS PAR ABS PA
Cable Connector attached high frequency coaxial cable, 3m long (Note 4)
Cable extension Extension up up to 10m is possible with the optional cable
Weight (Note 5) 40g approx. 40g approx. 40g approx. 50g approx. 45g approx. 80g approx.
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were an
ambient temperature of +20°C.
2) The sensing range is specified for the standard sensing object.
3) The value represents 20 to 60% of the maximum sensing distance when combining the sensor
head and controller.
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4) For the flexible cable type, please contact our office.


5) The given weight of the threaded type sensor head is value including the weight of the nut and
toothed lock washer.
6) If using the sensor in an environment where cutting oil droplets splatter, the sensor may be
deteriorated due to added substances in the oil. Please check the resistivity of the sensor
against the cutting oil you are using beforehand.

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8.1.2 Controller
Set model name NPN output GP-XC3SE GP-XC5SE GP-XC8S GP-XC10M GP-XC12ML GP-XC22KL
Item PNP output GP-XC3SE-P GP-XC5SE-P GP-XC8S-P GP-XC10M-P GP-XC12ML-P GP-XC22KL-P
Supply voltage 24V DC 10% Ripple P-P 10% or less
Current consumption 150mA or less
Analog voltage output • Output voltage: -5 to +5V (Note 2)
(Note 4) • Output impedance: 100 Ω approx.
Response time 0.075ms (Fastest)
Resolution (Note 2) 0.04% F.S. (64 times average processing) 0.02% F.S. (64 times average processing)
Linearity (Note 2) Within 0.3% F.S.
Temperature (Note 3) 0.07% / F.S. / °C or less
characteristic
<NPN output type> <PNP output type>
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor
Comparison output Maximum sink current: 100mA Maximum source current: 100mA
Alarm output Applied voltage: 30V DC or less Applied voltage: 30V DC or less
(between output and 0V) (between output and V)
Strobe output Residual voltage: 1.6V or less Residual voltage: 1.6V or less
(at 100mA sink current) (at 100mA source current)
0.4V (at 16mA sink current) 0.4V (at 16mA source current)
Short-circuit Incorporated
protection
<NPN output type> <PNP output type>
Photocoupler input Photocoupler input
Input current: 9mA or less Input current: 9mA or less
External input Operating voltage: ON voltage 17V or more Operating voltage: ON voltage 17V or more
(between 24V and input) (between 0V and input)
OFF voltage 4V or less OFF voltage 4V or less
(between 24V and input) (between 0V and input)
Input impedance: 5k approx. Input impedance: 5k approx.
Sampling frequency 40kHz (25 μs)
Zero-set setting method Push button setting/External input setting
MODE Orange LED (lights up in mode status)
HI Orange LED (lights up when the upper value is exceeded)
Indicator

GO Green LED (lights up when within the upper and lower limit value)

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LO Orange LED (lights up when less than the lower limit value)
TIMINIG Green LED (lights up as per the external or internal trigger timing)
Upper line digital indicator part 5 digit orange LED (display of numerical values out of the upper and lower limit value)
Lower line digital indicator part 5 digit green LED (display of numerical values within the upper and lower limit value)
Ambient temperature 0 to +50°C (No dew condensation), Storage: 0 to +50°C
Environmental resistance

Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH, Storage: 35 to 85%RH


Power supply line: 1,000Vp, 10ms cycle, 0.5 μs pulse width
Noise immunity
Radiation: 300Vp, 10ms cycle, 0.5 μs pulse width (with noise simulator)
Vibration resistance 10 to 55Hz frequency, 0.75mm amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 100m/s2 acceleration (10G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions five times each
Grounding method Floating earth
Material Enclosure: Polycarbonate
Weight 120g approx.
Accessory ATA4811 (Controller mounting bracket): 1 set
Notes: 1) Where measurement conditions have not been specified precisely, the conditions used were
an ambient temperature of +20°C.
2) This value was obtained at a constant +25°C.
3) The value is in the range from 20 to 60% of the maximum detection distance with a
combination of sensor head and controller.
4) When using the BCD output unit GP-XBCD, the analog voltage output of a controller becomes
invalid.
5) Adjusted to a 0 and +5V factory setting.

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When a different power supply is used for 2, or more, controllers, be sure
to connect either 0 V lines or +V lines of the controllers each other. Other-
Notice wise, the transmission by GP-XCOM and the interference prevention func-
tion are not properly operated.

Minimum input time of each terminal input


Zero setting input
Resetting input Timing input (external trigger)
Memory switching input 1,2

ON ON
2.0ms 1ms ON
200 s
Output response time
In the case without holding measurement Output response in respect to timing
Averaging frequency Response time input of holding measurement
1 0.075 (With a controller operating independently)
2 0.100
4 0.150 ON
8 0.250 Timing input
16 0.450 OFF
32 0.850 Max. 100 s
64 1.650 Analog output
128 3.250 Judgment output
256 6.450
512 12.850
When the BCD unit (GP-XBCD) is used, the
1,024 25.650
sampling period becomes double (50µs).
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2,048 51.250
4,096 Therefore, the response time becomes also
102.450
8,192 204.850 double (Maximum speed: 0.15ms).
16,384 409.650

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8.1.3 BCD Output Unit and Controller Communication Unit

Designation BCD output unit Controller communication unit


Item Model No. GP-XBCD GP-XCOM
Model of combination set GP-XC , GP-XC -P
Current consumption
(mounting to GP-XC ) 20mA or less 5mA or less
Output N channel MOS FET open drain
5-digit BCD Maximum sink current: 50mA
polarity indication Applied voltage: 30V DC
(between output and GND)
VALID
Residual voltage: 1V (at 50mA sink current)
Non-voltage contact or
Hold input NPN open-collector transistor input
Low (0 to 1V): Valid, High (open): Invalid
Switch Terminator ON/OFF switch
Material Enclosure: ABS Enclosure: ABS
Weight 30g approx. 20g approx.
Accessory Mounting bracket [Stainless steel (SUS304)]: 1 pc. Mounting bracket [Stainless steel (SUS304)]: 1 pc.
Notes: 1) The cable for connecting GP-XBCD and controller is the optional cable with connector on one
end for BCD output unit (GP-XBCC3: cable length 3m).
2) The cable for connecting GP-XCOM with GP-XCOM is the optional link cable for the controller
communication unit (SL-F ).

When a different power supply is used for 2, or more, controllers, be sure


to connect either 0 V lines or +V lines of the controllers each other. Other-
Notice
wise, the transmission by GP-XCOM and the interference prevention func-
tion are not properly operated.

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8.2 Dimensions (Unit: mm)
8.2.1 Sensor Head

GP-X3S / 3.8mm type

2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m

Coaxial connector for connection of controller


17

( 6.4)

3.8
(25.7)

GP-X5S / 5.4mm type


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2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m

Coaxial connector for connection of controller


17 (6.2)

( 6.4)

5.4 (25.7)

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GP-X8S / 8mm type

2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m

Coaxial connector for connection of controller


17 (6.2)

( 6.4)

(25.7)
8

GP-X10M / M10 type

2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m


14
17 (6.2)
Coaxial connector for connection of controller

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( 6.4)

M10 1
(25.7)

3
18
Nut
Toothed washer (teeth inside)

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GP-X12ML / M12 type

17 21 (6.2) 2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m

7
Coaxial connector for connection of controller

( 6.4)

(25.7)
M12 1

21 10.1 3.5
Nut
Toothed washer (teeth inside)

GP-X22KL / 22 type

35 (6.2) 2.5 high frequency coaxial cable 3m

20 17
φ22 Coaxial connector for
connection of controller
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(25.7)
M12 × 1 (φ6.4)
3.5 φ21
Diameter of toothed
Nut washer
Toothed washer (teeth inside)

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8.2.2 Controller
GP-XC (-P)
10 73 (16.7)

GP-X series

48 44.5
LO GO HI
set
TIMING

MODE ENTER

8.2.3 BCD Output Unit (Optional)

40

55 20 (8.5)

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8.2.4 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)

40

55 20 (8.5)

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First edition April 2003
Second edition November 2008
Third edition February 2011
Fourth edition November 2012
Fifth edition December 2019
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