Self-Monitoring Function; Using The Self-Monitoring Function - Panasonic HG-S Series User Manual

BASIC OPERATION

4-3 Self-monitoring Function

Self-monitoring Function enables the sensor itself to judge various statuses ("normal status",
"unstable detection status", "caution-required status", and "abnormal status") within its own de-
vice and send the status information to the host device. HG-S series sensors incorporate the

self-monitoring function.

4-3-1 Using the Self-monitoring Function

By combining the control system connected to PLC or PC via a network, this product, and the
specified communication unit, you can easily check the sensor status (normal, notification, cau-
tion, or fault).
The sensor itself judges even the causes of cautions and errors, making cause investigation
easier.
Sensor status can be checked
from various devices
PC, display units, indicators, and other devices
are used to notify workers of sensor statuses
Status information from HG-S series sensors is
transmitted to PLC or PC
Status information is transmitted to SC-HG1 series
communication unit according to the judgment
made by the self-monitoring function
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Indicator Display unit
Control device
Communication unit
Sensor
PC
(Note1) To use the self-moni-
toring function, use an HG-SC
series controller manufactured
in February 2019 or later.
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PLC / PC
SC-HG1 series
Except the SC-HG1-USB
(
HG-S series(Note1)
)