MN GPX User Pidsx en
MN GPX User Pidsx en
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
Handling Precautions.............................................................2
Checking the Packaged Components ..................................4
Notation.................................................................................4
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Handling Precautions
Introduction
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)
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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.
Miscellaneous
・Never disassemble the GP-X series.
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Checking the Packaged Components
Introduction
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
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Chapter 1
Chapter 1
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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
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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.
1.2.5 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.)
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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.
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Rear panel
Chapter 1
2
3 4 5
9
Side view
Chapter 1
Connector for Peel the seal off and directly connect the optional
1
unit connection BCD output unit or controller communication unit.
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1.3.2 BCD Output Unit (Optional)
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Chapter 1
1
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.]
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1.3.3 Controller Communication Unit (Optional)
1 2 3 5
Chapter 1
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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
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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
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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
24V
Main circuit
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.
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
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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
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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
5k Timing input
14
5k Reset input
15
5k
16 Interference prevention input
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
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1.6 Mounting Method
The procedure for mounting the GP-X series to a panel is described.
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
90 or more
100 or more
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1.6.2 Mounting the Sensor Head
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.
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1.6.3 Processing and Tightening the Lead Wire
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
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
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.
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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
OFF
ON
OFF
Terminator switch ON
ON
OFF
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.
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.
Start detection.
Use the memory switching Refer to section "4.8 Memory Switching Method
function for the settings. Setting" on page 93.
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Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Basic Knowledge About Functions
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2.1 Displaying Operation
2.1.1 Operation Panel 1
GP-X series
2
Chapter 2
3 10
4
LO GO HI
TIMING
set 12
5
6 MODE ENTER
7 8 9 11
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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
Chapter 2
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.)
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
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.
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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
Press and
Detection Detection
key again to
distance distance
0 restore to the 0
2.0 original state. 1.0 2.0
(Note)
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.
Due to scaling,
the set detection
distance 0mm
becomes the
datum for zero
3.0
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
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"
Holding
measurement Section "2.3 Measurement Function" P.32
selection
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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.
Chapter 2
current memory number is displayed.
*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.
output.
Reference For the setting procedure, refer to section "3.4.2 Manual Mode" on page 54.
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.
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
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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
"----" 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
ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
With the reset input, sampling
ON
Reset input begins again.
OFF
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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.
"----" 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
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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.
Displayed value
Timing input ON
(External trigger)
OFF
ON Sampling begins again with
Reset input the reset input.
OFF
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.
Displayed value
ON
Timing input
(External trigger) OFF
Sampling begins with reset
ON input.
Reset input
OFF
External Trigger
Input terminals used for the external trigger includes the "timing input" and
"reset input".
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
*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
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
Strobe ON
output
OFF
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
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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
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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Measured value
Measurement
Displayed value
Output value
Displayed value
Output of result of
Output of result of sampling period 2
sampling period 1
ON
Timing indicator
OFF
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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
Display setting
Item displayed in upper line Default
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Chapter 3
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.
Setting example
Change the memory number from "0" to "2".
Press to set.
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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.
Set
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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.
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
Setting example
Change the upper limit value from "1.5000" to "1.4000".
<Detection state>
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").
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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>
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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.
POINT
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.
2.0 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.
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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.
Averaging frequency
setting mode
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.
Displayed value
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.
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>
<Application mode>
<Manual mode>
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>
<Application mode>
End of entry
Press twice.
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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.
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.
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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.
<Detection state>
<Application mode>
<Rotation/eccentricity mode>
End of entry
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.
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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.
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
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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Reference For the sensor head mounting method, refer to section "1.6.2 Mounting
the Sensor Head" on page 17.
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>
<Application mode>
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<Rotation/eccentricity mode>
Negative slope
End of entry
・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
ON
Timing input
OFF
ON
HI output
OFF
ON
GO output
OFF
ON
LO output
OFF
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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.
<Detection state>
<Application mode>
<Manual 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.
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>
<Trigger hysteresis>
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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
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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
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Detected value
(held value)
Positive
Upper limit tolerance
Distance
ON
HI
OFF
ON
GO
OFF
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Setting example
<Detection state>
Comparison with
previous mean
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MEMO
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Chapter 4
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.
Setting example
Change the object to "iron".
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<Setting 1 mode>
Set.
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.
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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.
Chapter 4
<Calibration> Save common calibration data to
four memories.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Regular output ON
(without timer) OFF
to
ON
Off-delay timer
OFF
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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>
Judgment output
setting
Set
<Judgment hysteresis>
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Press to move to another digit.
Press or to change the number.
Set
<Output style>
Set
<Output delay>
Press the key. The indicator is not lit to return to the detection state.
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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.
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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.
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
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Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>
<Display scale>
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Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode>
change the number.
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
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Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>
<Display scale>
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another digit. another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or
change the number.
to <Value entry mode> Press or
change the number.
to
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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
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<Setting 1 mode>
<Display scale>
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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
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However, if voltage (volts) is selected as a display unit, the indication
changes after analog voltage output 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>
Analog voltage
output scale
Press to move to
another digit.
<Value entry mode> Press or to <Value entry mode>
change the number.
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
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-1.0000
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Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>
Analog voltage
output scale
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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
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<Setting 1 mode>
Analog voltage
output scale
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4.6 Display Setting
Setting example
<Setting 1 mode>
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)
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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
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Press or to switch between "mm" and "volt".
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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
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.
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Setting method
<Setting 1 mode>
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.
"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.
INT.Pin
16 16 16
Interference
prevention input
Master Slave Slave
Set
(Master)
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3) Designate controllers 2 and 3 as slaves.
Set
(Slave)
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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.
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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".
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>
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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>
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Press and hold for longer than two seconds.
Press and hold any key for more than two seconds.
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 5
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.
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<Parity>
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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)
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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
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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).
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
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
GND
or
<Option>
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.
*Note that calculation is disabled if the same address is given to two or more
controllers.
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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
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)
Terminator switch ON
ON
OFF
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>
<Manual setting>
<Address setting>
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Set the address at each of the other controllers in the network.
As the last step, press the key on the master controller to finish ad-
dress assignment.
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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.
Setting example
Setting procedure for subtracting controller address 2 from controller address
Chapter 5
<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.
<Option>
<Calculation setting>
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Set
<Option>
<Calculation setting>
Set
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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.
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>
<Option mode>
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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".
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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>
<Option mode>
<Software version>
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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
Chapter 6
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.
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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
Chapter 6
BCC
Header Command Controller address
The instruction character string is sent back with the calibration command (WCG).
*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
is:
%E E $ R O T n x CR
is:
%E E $ R HMn 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
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
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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
is:
%E E $ WH R n CR
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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
RWT 0 0 is: % E E $ R W T n 0
+ & & & . & & & & + & & & . & & & &
Upper limit Lower limit
Batch setting & & & & . & & & & 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)
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1: FE (iron) is:
2: AL (aluminum) % E E $ WM T n 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
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Command for adjustment
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example
is:
%E E $ WZ S n CR
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
is: % E E $ R S V n m CR
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
is:
Output style %E E $ R J Mn m CR
is:
%E E $ WJ Mn CR
RHY 0 0 %E E # R H Y n 0 CR
is:
%E E $ R H Y n & & & & . & & & &
Judgment CR
is:
%E E $ WH Y n 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
RKB 0 0 is:
%E E $ R K B n m CR
Display setting
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example
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
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
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Display setting
Command Controller Instruction character Setting
Item address Outline
Loading Writing (n) 1) string (m) example
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
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
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
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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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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".
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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 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.
"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
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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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• 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)
Chapter 6
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
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7.1 Error Indication List
Error indication Alarm Description of error Remedy Resetting key
Upper line Lower line output
Three-point calibration
Perform adjustment again. Press .
is incorrect.
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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 .
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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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Chapter 8
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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
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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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
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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.
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
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8.2 Dimensions (Unit: mm)
8.2.1 Sensor Head
( 6.4)
3.8
(25.7)
( 6.4)
5.4 (25.7)
144
GP-X8S / 8mm type
( 6.4)
(25.7)
8
Chapter 8
( 6.4)
M10 1
(25.7)
3
18
Nut
Toothed washer (teeth inside)
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GP-X12ML / M12 type
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
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
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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Revision History
First edition April 2003
Second edition November 2008
Third edition February 2011
Fourth edition November 2012
Fifth edition December 2019
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