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  • Page 1 HL-G2 Configuration Tool User’s Manual WUME-HLG2CT-1 2024.1 panasonic.net/id/pidsx...
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  • Page 3 This User's Manual explains how to set up and operate the HL-G2 Configuration Tool software, which is used in combination with the HL-G2 series laser displacement sensor. Before using this product, read and understand this User's Manual. Use the product correctly and in the optimum manner.
  • Page 4 Manual Structure "1 Before Using This Product" Explains the icons used in this document, as well as the software license agreement "2 System Configuration" Explains the system configuration diagram and system requirements "3 Preparing HL-G2 Explains how to make preparations to use HL-G2 Configuration Tool and Configuration Tool"...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Before Using This Product..............1-1 1.1 Description of Icons Used in this Document ........1-2 1.2 Software License Agreement..............1-3 2 System Configuration................2-1 2.1 System Configuration Diagram ............2-2 2.2 Configuration Tool Software "HL-G2 Configuration Tool" ....2-4 2.2.1 System requirements ............... 2-4 3 Preparing HL-G2 Configuration Tool...........3-1 3.1 Flow of Operations up to Setup Completion ........3-2 3.2 Optional Cable Connection Method ............3-3...
  • Page 6 4.8 "Device information"tab...............4-28 5 Configuring Sensor Settings ...............5-1 5.1 Reading and Writing the Settings ............5-2 5.1.1 Reading the settings ................ 5-2 5.1.2 Writing the settings................5-2 5.2 Adjusting Sensitivity ................5-4 5.2.1 Brightness Tuning ................5-4 5.3 Configuring Measurement Settings.............5-6 5.4 Configuring Correction Settings ............5-7 5.5 Configuring Operation Settings............5-8 5.5.1 Teaching...................
  • Page 7 8 Troubleshooting ..................8-1 8.1 Error Messages and Action Methods..........8-2 8.2 Alarm Messages and Action Methods ..........8-3 WUME-HLG2CT-1...
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  • Page 9: Before Using This Product

    1 Before Using This Product 1.1 Description of Icons Used in this Document ........1-2 1.2 Software License Agreement..............1-3 WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 10: Description Of Icons Used In This Document

    1.1 Description of Icons Used in this Document 1.1 Description of Icons Used in this Document ■ In this manual, the following symbols are used to indicate safety information that must be observed. Indicates an action that is prohibited or a matter that requires caution. Indicates an action that must be taken.

  • Page 11: Software License Agreement

    1.2 Software License Agreement 1.2 Software License Agreement Panasonic Industrial Devices SUNX Co., Ltd. (“PIDSX”) grants to you a license to use this Software on condition that you accept this Agreement. You must read this Software License Agreement (this “Agreement”) carefully before using this Software. Only in case that you accept this Agreement, you may start your use of this Software.
  • Page 12 1.2 Software License Agreement You shall comply with all laws and regulations regarding export control under any competent jurisdiction, including but not limited to the Japanese Foreign Exchange & Foreign Trade Control Law, the export control regulations based on resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, etc.

  • Page 13: System Configuration

    2 System Configuration 2.1 System Configuration Diagram ............2-2 2.2 Configuration Tool Software "HL-G2 Configuration Tool" ....2-4 2.2.1 System requirements ............... 2-4 WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 14: System Configuration Diagram

    2.1 System Configuration Diagram 2.1 System Configuration Diagram The figure below shows a system configuration and cables connecting each device. Ethernet communication RS-485 communication WUME-HLG2CT-1...
  • Page 15 2.1 System Configuration Diagram RS-485 wiring allows connection of up to 16 devices. ● This product contains built-in termination resistance. Be sure to turn ON the termination resistance on the terminal unit sensor. ● For stability of RS-485 communication, check the system operation by connecting actual devices on your own.

  • Page 16: Configuration Tool Software "Hl-G2 Configuration Tool

    2.2 Configuration Tool Software "HL-G2 Configuration Tool" 2.2 Configuration Tool Software "HL-G2 Configuration Tool" "HL-G2 Configuration Tool" is configuration tool software dedicated to the HL-G2 series. Installing this tool software on a PC enables the user to set up the connected HL-G2 sensors, record measured values, and perform other operations.
  • Page 17 3 Preparing HL-G2 Configuration Tool 3.1 Flow of Operations up to Setup Completion ........3-2 3.2 Optional Cable Connection Method ............3-3 3.3 Installation and Uninstallation Procedures..........3-5 3.3.1 Installing HL-G2 Configuration Tool ..........3-5 3.3.2 Uninstalling HL-G2 Configuration Tool ..........3-7 3.4 Starting and Exiting Procedures ............3-8 3.4.1 Starting HL-G2 Configuration Tool ...........

  • Page 18: Flow Of Operations Up To Setup Completion

    3.1 Flow of Operations up to Setup Completion This section explains the flow ofHL-G2 Configuration Tooloperations up to the completion of main unit setup. Preparation Download HL-G2 Configuration Tool from PIDSX website (https://panasonic.co.jp/id/pidsx/) and install it on a PC. "3.3.1 Installing HL-G2 Configuration Tool" Starting the tool Connect the sensor and the PC, and startHL-G2 Configuration Tool.

  • Page 19: Optional Cable Connection Method

    3.2 Optional Cable Connection Method 3.2 Optional Cable Connection Method ● When using the optional cable, confirm that there is no foreign matters in the connector part before using the cable. ● Always grasp the connector body when connecting or disconnecting the connector. Wires may break if excessive stress is applied to the cable.
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  • Page 21: Installation And Uninstallation Procedures

    3.3 Installation and Uninstallation Procedures 3.3 Installation and Uninstallation Procedures 3.3.1 Installing HL-G2 Configuration Tool This section explains the procedure for installingHL-G2 Configuration Toolon a PC. ● The"User Account Control"confirmation window may be displayed. In such a case, click[Yes]to proceed with the change procedure. Double-click the"setup.exe"file that you downloaded.
  • Page 22 3.3 Installation and Uninstallation Procedures If you do not change the installation folder, click[Next]. If you change the installation folder, select a desired folder and then click[Next]. Click[Install]. WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 23: Uninstalling Hl-G2 Configuration Tool

    TheHL-G2 Configuration Toolicon will be displayed on the desktop. 3.3.2 Uninstalling HL-G2 Configuration Tool To uninstall HL-G2 Configuration Tool, on the Windows desktop, right-click Start>Settings>Apps>Apps & features and then select Panasonic-ID SUNX Sensor HL-G2 Configuration Tool and execute uninstallation. WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 24: Starting And Exiting Procedures

    This section explains the procedure for starting HL-G2 Configuration Tool. Double-click the HL-G2 Configuration Tool icon on the Windows desktop, or from the Windows start menu, select Panasonic-ID SUNX Sensor>HL-G2 Configuration Tool. When HL-G2 Configuration Tool is started, the "Start menu" window is displayed.
  • Page 25 3.4 Starting and Exiting Procedures Reading settings from connected sensors If"Read from sensors"is selected in the "Start menu" dialog box, select the sensors connected to the PC to create a device list. For details on device lists, refer to"4.4 Device list".
  • Page 26 3.4 Starting and Exiting Procedures ● If the"Select all"check box is selected, the check boxes of all sensors will be selected. Similarly, if the"Select all"check box is canceled, the check boxes of all sensors will be canceled. ● If there is a problem with IP address settings, a warning icon will be displayed. In such a case, check for the following problems.
  • Page 27 3.4 Starting and Exiting Procedures Configure settings in the "Device Address", "Comm Speed", "Data length", "Parity", and "Stop Bit" fields and then click [Search]. ● For each parameter, set the same values as the settings of the connected sensor. Holding down the [Enter] button on the sensor for two seconds invokes the "Setting mode"...

  • Page 28: Exiting Hl-G2 Configuration Tool

    3.4 Starting and Exiting Procedures 3.4.2 Exiting HL-G2 Configuration Tool Use one of the following methods to exit HL-G2 Configuration Tool. ● A confirmation message will be displayed, asking whether to save the configuration file. If you must save the configuration file, click[Yes]. If you click[No], the changed settings will be discarded.

  • Page 29: Name And Function Of Each Window

    4 Name and Function of Each Window 4.1 Main Window ..................4-2 4.2 Menu Bar ....................4-3 4.2.1 File ....................4-3 4.2.2 Edit ....................4-5 4.2.3 Tool ....................4-6 4.2.4 Help....................4-7 4.3 Quick Access Toolbar .................4-8 4.4 Device list....................4-9 4.4.1 Connection state ................4-10 4.4.2 Error and alarm icons...............

  • Page 30: Main Window

    4.1 Main Window 4.1 Main Window Name Description Reference section Displays the menus of each function used byHL-G2 Menu bar "4.2 Menu Bar" Configuration Tool Arranges icons that allow the user to quickly execute Quick Access "4.3 Quick Access frequently used functions such as "New", "Save", and Toolbar Toolbar"...

  • Page 31: Menu Bar

    4.2 Menu Bar 4.2 Menu Bar This section explains the functions that can be executed from the menu bar. 4.2.1 File This menu allows the user to set operations related to configuration files, as well as options and language. This item allows the user to create a new configuration file. (Shortcut keys: <Ctrl>+<N> keys) For details, refer to "7.3.1 Creating a new configuration file".
  • Page 32 4.2 Menu Bar Read from sensors Select the sensors connected to the PC to create a device list. For details on device lists, refer "4.4 Device list". ● If the device list has been changed, a confirmation message will be displayed, asking whether to save the configuration file.

  • Page 33: Edit

    4.2 Menu Bar If you have changed the display language, you must restart HL-G2 Configuration Tool. A confirmation message will be displayed. If you click [Yes], HL-G2 Configuration Tool will be restarted and the change will be applied. Exit This item allows the user to exit HL-G2 Configuration Tool. (Shortcut keys: <Alt>+<F4> keys) 4.2.2 Edit This menu allows the user to copy the settings of one sensor and paste them to another sensor.

  • Page 34: Tool

    4.2 Menu Bar Settings collation This item allows the user to compare sensor settings and check the differences. For details, refer to "7.5 Comparing Settings". 4.2.3 Tool This menu allows the user to diagnose sensor states. Diagnostic information The diagnostic information window is shown below. Name Function The following sensor states are displayed.

  • Page 35: Help

    4.2 Menu Bar 4.2.4 Help This menu allows the user to refer to the manual and check the software version of HL-G2 Configuration Tool. Manual This item allows the user to refer to the manual of HL-G2 Configuration Tool. Version information This item allows the user to check version information for HL-G2 Configuration Tool.

  • Page 36: Quick Access Toolbar

    4.3 Quick Access Toolbar 4.3 Quick Access Toolbar Some functions can be executed from their respective icons on the Quick Access Toolbar. Icon Name Reference section "New", "7.3.1 Creating a new configuration file" Open "Open", "7.3.2 Opening a configuration file" Save "Save"...

  • Page 37: Device List

    4.4 Device list 4.4 Device list This window displays a list of sensors that are currently connected or edited. If you select a sensor in the "Device list" window, the "Monitor" tab, "High-speed logging" tab, "Settings" tab, and "Device information" tab for the selected sensor will be enabled. The "Device list" window consists of the components shown below.

  • Page 38: Connection State

    4.4 Device list Name Description These icons indicate the occurrence situation of sensor errors and alarms, as well as the number of occurrences. Error and alarm icons For details on the icons, refer to "4.4.2 Error and alarm icons". For details on how to resolve sensor errors and alarms, refer to "8 Troubleshooting".

  • Page 39: Output State

    4.4 Device list 4.4.3 Output state The output states of connected sensors are displayed as below. Output state Display Conditions The measured value displayed is within the threshold range. (Note 1) The measured value displayed dropped below the LOW set value. HIGH (Note 2) The displayed measured value exceeded the upper threshold.
  • Page 40 4.4 Device list The "Add sensors" menu window will be displayed. Select sensors to be added. If the "New Sensors" tab is selected, you can select any new sensors. If the "Connected Sensors" tab is selected, you can select sensors to be added from all the connected sensors. Clicking the [Add] button adds the selected new sensors to the "Device list"...

  • Page 41: Removing Sensors

    4.4 Device list 4.4.5 Removing sensors This section explains how to remove sensors from the "Device list" window. Select sensors to be removed from the "Device list" window and click the [Delete] button. A confirmation message will be displayed. Clicking [Yes] removes the selected sensors from the "Device list"...

  • Page 42: Monitor" Tab

    4.5 "Monitor" tab 4.5 "Monitor" tab This tab allows the user to monitor the waveform of received light intensity, measured values, and I/O of sensors. Name Description This section allows the user to switch the display between Monitor selector "Waveform of received light intensity" and "Measured value". Each tab displays waveform of received light intensity or measured values.
  • Page 43 4.5 "Monitor" tab Name Description Vertical axis This axis represents the intensity of received light. Horizontal axis This axis represents each cell position in the light receiving section of the sensor. This graph is drawn by plotting received light intensities and cell positions. ●...

  • Page 44: Measured Value Monitor

    4.5 "Monitor" tab 4.5.2 Measured value monitor This tab allows the user to display measured values or perform logging to continue collecting measured values in any desired data cycle. Name Description Vertical axis This axis represents measured values. This axis represents the elapsed time from the start of logging. The axis scrolls Horizontal axis horizontally in accordance with the elapsed time.

  • Page 45: Export As Image / Data Output

    4.5 "Monitor" tab Name Description The minimum settable value is 10 ms and the maximum settable value is 400 ms. (Note 3) (Note 4) This button allows the user to switch the hold state between ON and OFF. [Hold]button (Note 5) (Note 4)(Note 5) [Reset]button This button sends "Measured Value Resetting"...
  • Page 46 4.5 "Monitor" tab Export as Image This section explains how to output graphs displayed in the Monitor window as image data in PNG format. Click the [Export as Image] button. The "Save as" dialog box will be displayed. Specify a storage location and file name and then click [Save].

  • Page 47: I/O Monitor

    4.5 "Monitor" tab The "Data output" button in the Monitor window outputs the following kinds of data. Received light intensity waveform monitor Measured value monitor ● Received light intensity peak state (Normal or ● Measurement start date abnormal) ● Data cycle ●...

  • Page 48: High-Speed Logging"Tab

    4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab 4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab This tab allows the user to record measured values in every sampling cycle for the purpose of sensor performance evaluation or maintenance. Name Description Vertical axis This axis represents measured values. Horizontal axis This axis represents elapsed time. Measured value This graph is drawn by plotting measured values and elapsed time.

  • Page 49: High-Speed Logging

    4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab Name Description For details on each parameter, refer to"4.7.1 List of configuration parameters". This area displays the logging conditions, entire logging results, and the logging results of the area specified by "Range specification." ● Maximum value: Maximum value within the entire area or the area specified by "Range specification"...
  • Page 50 4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab Check the logging results. Entering values in the "Range specification" section allows the user to adjust the display area for graphs. ● If the following operations are performed, logged data will be cleared. • Changing the tab •...

  • Page 51: Data Output

    4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab 4.6.2 Data output This section explains how to output graphs displayed in the "High-speed logging" tab as data in XLSM or CSV format. Click the[Data output]button. The"Save as"dialog box will be displayed. Specify a storage location, file name, and data format and then click[Save].
  • Page 52 4.6 "High-speed logging"Tab "Measured value graph (specified range)". In "Measured value graph (specified range"), you can adjust the display range. To adjust the display range, enter the maximum elapsed time and minimum elapsed time of the display range in the yellow cells and then click the[Graph update]button. 4-24 WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 53: Settings" Tab

    4.7 "Settings" tab 4.7 "Settings" tab This tab allows the user to set up each parameter for the selected sensor. Name Function Reference section Received light intensity This area displays received light intensity "4.5.1 Received light intensity waveform monitor waveforms. waveform monitor"...

  • Page 54: List Of Configuration Parameters

    4.7 "Settings" tab Name Function Reference section when each parameter is changed, the parameter settings will be automatically written to the sensor even if the [Read] button is not clicked. 4.7.1 List of configuration parameters The following list shows the parameters and items that can be set withHL-G2 Configuration Tool.
  • Page 55 4.7 "Settings" tab Advanced settings Configuration parameter Reference section (Note 1) mode Reverse video ● Key lock ● Display language ● (Note 1) The items marked with ● in the "Advanced settings mode" column are displayed only when the"Advanced settings mode"check box is selected. WUME-HLG2CT-1 4-27...

  • Page 56: Device Information"Tab

    4.8 "Device information"tab 4.8 "Device information"tab This tab allows the user to check device information and set a label, perform initialization, configure IP settings, and perform other operations for the selected sensor. Ethernet communication type 4-28 WUME-HLG2CT-1...
  • Page 57 4.8 "Device information"tab Serial communication type Name Function Reference section This field allows the user to check and "7.2 Setting Labels to Label set a label. Sensors" This section displays information for the Sensor information selected sensor. This button allows the user to initialize (Note 1) "7.7.1 Initialize Sensor"...
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  • Page 59: Configuring Sensor Settings

    5 Configuring Sensor Settings 5.1 Reading and Writing the Settings ............5-2 5.1.1 Reading the settings ................ 5-2 5.1.2 Writing the settings................5-2 5.2 Adjusting Sensitivity ................5-4 5.2.1 Brightness Tuning ................5-4 5.3 Configuring Measurement Settings.............5-6 5.4 Configuring Correction Settings ............5-7 5.5 Configuring Operation Settings............5-8 5.5.1 Teaching...................

  • Page 60: Reading And Writing The Settings

    5.1 Reading and Writing the Settings 5.1 Reading and Writing the Settings Settings can be written to sensors from HL-G2 Configuration Tool and can also be read from sensors into HL-G2 Configuration Tool. ● Before writing or reading settings, make sure that the PC and sensor can communicate with each other correctly.
  • Page 61 5.1 Reading and Writing the Settings In the "Device list" window, select a desired sensor to which settings are to be written. Click the [Write] button. A confirmation message will be displayed. If you click [Yes], settings will be written to the sensor from HL-G2 Configuration Tool.

  • Page 62: Adjusting Sensitivity

    5.2 Adjusting Sensitivity 5.2 Adjusting Sensitivity Brightness tuning settings for laser beams can be changed according to the measured objects. When two workpieces that significantly differ in brightness are measured, brightness tuning may stabilize accuracy. Implementing brightness tuning requires two workpieces that differ in brightness.
  • Page 63 5.2 Adjusting Sensitivity If the amount of beam emission is successfully registered using the second workpiece, brightness tuning will be completed. If "Brightness Tuning" is OFF, it will be switched to ON. To perform brightness tuning again, click the [Brightness tuning] button and then perform Step 2 onward.

  • Page 64: Configuring Measurement Settings

    5.3 Configuring Measurement Settings 5.3 Configuring Measurement Settings The following window allows the user to set the inversion of measured value in the positive or negative direction, sampling cycle, and average count according to the shape of the measured object or application. Name Description Inversion of...

  • Page 65: Configuring Correction Settings

    5.4 Configuring Correction Settings 5.4 Configuring Correction Settings The following window allows the user to specify how to correct and hold measured values according to the shape of the measured object or application. Name Description Span This field is used to set a span (coefficient) that multiplies the measured value. This field is used to set an offset correction value that is added to the measured Offset value.

  • Page 66: Configuring Operation Settings

    5.5 Configuring Operation Settings 5.5 Configuring Operation Settings The following window allows the user to set thresholds, digital output, and alarms. (Note 2) Name Description HIGH Set Value This field is used to set an upper threshold value. LOW Set Value This field is used to set a lower threshold value.

  • Page 67: Teaching

    5.5 Configuring Operation Settings 5.5.1 Teaching Using the teaching function enables LOW and HIGH set values to be set automatically. Select a desired teaching method from "1-point teaching", "2-point teaching", and "3-point teaching". Name Description Reference section This method determines a LOW set value and HIGH set value 1-point teaching according to the measured value and tolerance setting of the "1-point teaching"...
  • Page 68 5.5 Configuring Operation Settings ● Be sure to set "Tolerance" to a value larger than "Hysteresis". ● After fixing the measured value, you can manually correct the respective values of"HIGH Set Value"and"LOW Set Value". ● Clicking the[Clear]button restarts updating the measured value. ●...
  • Page 69 5.5 Configuring Operation Settings ● After fixing the measured value, you can manually correct the respective values of "HIGH Set Value" and "LOW Set Value". ● Clicking the [Clear] button for each workpiece restarts updating the measured value for that workpiece.

  • Page 70: Configuring Digital Output Settings

    5.5 Configuring Operation Settings Measure a workpiece to be used as LOW reference and click the [Fix measured value] button in the "Third workpiece" section. Under the following conditions, set "HIGH Set Value" and "LOW Set Value". ● HIGH Set Value = (Measured value of first workpiece + Measured value of second workpiece)/2 ●...

  • Page 71: Configuring Alarm Settings

    5.5 Configuring Operation Settings "Timer Setting" can be set when "On Delay", "Off Delay", or "One Shot" is selected in the "Timer selection" drop-down list. ● The setting range for "Timer Setting" is 1 ms to 100 ms. ● The set timer time value is shared by all timer settings. 5.5.3 Configuring alarm settings You can set a delay count at alarm occurrence and an alarm output method.

  • Page 72: Performing Configuration

    5.6 Performing Configuration 5.6 Performing Configuration You can set banks to/from which measurement conditions or judgment criteria are written or read, a display method for the main display section, and key lock. Name Description Item to be read and This drop-down list allows the user to set items to be written to or read from banks. written Clicking this button allows the user to select a bank and write or read data to/from Bank operation...
  • Page 73 5.6 Performing Configuration Select a target bank (1 to 4). Click [Write] to write data to the bank or [Read] to read data from the bank. A confirmation dialog box will be displayed. Clicking [Yes] executes write or read processing. WUME-HLG2CT-1 5-15...
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  • Page 75: Setting Up Ethernet Communication

    6 Setting up Ethernet Communication 6.1 Configuring IP Settings ...............6-2 6.1.1 Configuring sensor IP settings ............6-2 6.1.2 IP settings for PC ................6-3 6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings..............6-5 6.2.1 Client communication setting ............6-6 6.2.2 Client transmission data setting ............6-7 6.2.3 Client data transmission..............

  • Page 76: Configuring Ip Settings

    6.1 Configuring IP Settings 6.1 Configuring IP Settings The "Device information" tab allows the user to change IP settings for the sensor and PC. Name Description IP settings This area displays the IP settings configured for the sensor. Clicking this button writes the changed IP settings to the sensor. [Writing IP settings] button For details on how to change IP settings for sensors, refer to "6.1.1 Configuring sensor IP...

  • Page 77: Ip Settings For Pc

    6.1 Configuring IP Settings Make the necessary change to the IP settings for the sensor. Click the [Writing IP settings] button. A confirmation message will be displayed. Clicking [Yes] applies the change to the IP settings for the sensor. If writing the IP settings has failed, check whether any of the following causes is applicable. ●...
  • Page 78 6.1 Configuring IP Settings Make the necessary changes to the settings in the "PC IP settings" window. Click [OK]. A confirmation message will be displayed. Clicking [Yes] applies the change to the IP settings for the PC. ● The "User Account Control" confirmation window may be displayed. In such a case, click [Yes] to proceed with the change procedure.

  • Page 79: Configuring Slmp Settings

    6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings 6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings This section explains how to change SLMP settings. Select the"Device information"tab and click the[SLMP settings]button to display the"SLMP settings"window. Change the SLMP settings. For details on the setting items, refer to the following sections. "6.2.1 Client communication setting"...

  • Page 80: Client Communication Setting

    6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings 6.2.1 Client communication setting The following window allows the user to check and change communication settings for sensors (clients). Name Description Communication settings These items are used to set communication parameters for the client. (Note 1) This field is used to set an interval at which data is written to the server.

  • Page 81: Client Transmission Data Setting

    6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings Parameter name Setting range Default value When "Request destination network number" is "1-239": "1-120", "125", "126" Request source port No. 1 to 65535 45238 (Note 1) When "Request destination network number" is "1-239", the default value is "1-120". 6.2.2 Client transmission data setting The following window allows the user to check and change settings for data transmission from sensors (clients).

  • Page 82: Server Communication Settings

    6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings Name Description This item indicates the current data transmission state. "Writing suspended": Indicates the state in which "Automatic writing after starting" is set to OFF and writing is suspended Data transmitting "Writing in progress": Indicates the state in which "Automatic writing after starting" state is set to OFF and writing is in progress "Automatic writing in progress": Indicates the state in which "Automatic writing...
  • Page 83 6.2 Configuring SLMP Settings Name Description Communication This window allows the user to set up communication parameters for the server. settings The setting range and default value of each communication setting parameter are shown below. Parameter name Setting range Default value Port No.
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  • Page 85: Using Convenient Functions

    7 Using Convenient Functions 7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors..............7-2 7.1.1 Multimonitor display window ............7-4 7.2 Setting Labels to Sensors ..............7-7 7.3 Configuring Settings Offline ..............7-8 7.3.1 Creating a new configuration file............7-8 7.3.2 Opening a configuration file ............. 7-9 7.3.3 Writing settings configured offline ............ 7-9 7.4 Copying Settings.................7-11 7.4.1 Pasting settings................

  • Page 86: Monitoring Multiple Sensors

    7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors 7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors This section explains how to use the "Multimonitor" function, which monitors multiple sensors in the Monitor window. Select "Multimonitor" in the "Device list" window. Drag multiple sensors to be monitored simultaneously and drop them into the "Monitor" tab. The received light intensities and measured values of each sensor that was dragged and dropped will be displayed.

  • Page 87: Monitoring Multiple Sensors

    7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors ● The Multimonitor function can monitor and display up to eight sensors. ● The Multimonitor function cannot log measured values for serial communication type sensors. ● To remove a sensor from the Multimonitor function, click the recycle bin icon on the right side of the sensor.

  • Page 88: Multimonitor Display Window

    7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors 7.1.1 Multimonitor display window ■ Multimonitor for received light intensity waveforms Name Description This is a list of monitored sensors. Sensors are displayed in the order in which they Legend are shown in the "Device list" window. Graphs are displayed for sensors for which the check box is selected.
  • Page 89 7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors ■ Multimonitoring measured values Name Description This is a list of monitored sensors. Sensors are displayed in the order in which they Legend are shown in the "Device list" window. Graphs are displayed for sensors for which the check box is selected. Graphs are Show/hide check box not displayed for sensors for which the check box is canceled.
  • Page 90 7.1 Monitoring Multiple Sensors Name Description This button allows the user to erase logged results. If you click the[Clear]button and 10 [Clear]button then[Yes]in the confirmation message window, you can erase the logged results and start new logging. This section indicates the time cycle in which measured values are to be collected by logging.

  • Page 91: Setting Labels To Sensors

    7.2 Setting Labels to Sensors 7.2 Setting Labels to Sensors This section explains how to set label names to identify each sensor easily. In the "Device list" window, select a sensor for which a label is to be set and click the "Device information"...

  • Page 92: Configuring Settings Offline

    7.3 Configuring Settings Offline 7.3 Configuring Settings Offline Sensor settings can be configured using HL-G2 Configuration Tool even if the PC does not communicate with the sensor (offline). 7.3.1 Creating a new configuration file This section explains how to create a new configuration file. ●...

  • Page 93: Opening A Configuration File

    7.3 Configuring Settings Offline ● For details on how to add more sensors, refer to "4.4.4 Adding sensors". 7.3.2 Opening a configuration file This section explains how to open a saved configuration file in HL-G2 Configuration Tool. ● If a sensor has been added to the "Device list" window, a confirmation message will be displayed, asking whether to save the configuration file.
  • Page 94 7.3 Configuring Settings Offline Connected sensors will be displayed. Select the sensor to which settings are to be written and then click [Finalize]. ● You cannot select a sensor whose model does not agree with the settings. A confirmation message will be displayed, asking whether to write the settings. Click [Yes]. The settings will be written to the sensor, which will then enter a connection state.

  • Page 95: Copying Settings

    7.4 Copying Settings 7.4 Copying Settings This section explains how to copy settings configured for one sensor to apply them to another sensor. In the "Device list" window, select a sensor from which settings are to be copied. Copy settings using one of the following methods. ●...

  • Page 96: Pasting Settings

    7.4 Copying Settings 7.4.1 Pasting settings This section explains how to apply (paste) copied settings to another sensor. In the "Device list" window, select a sensor to which copied settings are to be applied. Paste settings using one of the following methods. ●...
  • Page 97 7.4 Copying Settings Open the "Select and Paste" window using one of the following methods. ● Shortcut keys: Press the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<V> keys. ● Right-click and then select [Select and Paste] from the context menu that appears. ● On the menu bar, select Edit>Select and Paste. ●...
  • Page 98 7.4 Copying Settings Name Description Clicking this button pastes all the setting items corresponding to the selected [Paste] button check boxes in the "Items to be pasted" section. Select desired check boxes in the "Items to be pasted" section and "Paste destination sensors"...

  • Page 99: Comparing Settings

    7.5 Comparing Settings 7.5 Comparing Settings This section explains how to compare the settings of two sensors displayed in the "Device list" window and check for any differences in settings. Open the"Select settings to be collated"window using one of the following methods. ●...
  • Page 100 7.5 Comparing Settings The settings of the two sensors will be displayed side by side. The cells with any difference in settings will be highlighted in blue. 7-16 WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 101: Protecting Settings

    7.6 Protecting Settings 7.6 Protecting Settings Selecting the "Enable write lock function" check box allows the user to specify a password that is required to write settings to a sensor. Specifying a password prevents third parties who do not know the password from setting and changing any functions for the sensor. ●...

  • Page 102: Canceling A Password

    7.6 Protecting Settings ● The number of characters that can be set as a password is fixed at four single-byte characters. ● The following characters can be used for passwords. • Uppercase and lowercase letters (case-sensitive) • Numerical characters • Symbols: ! " # $ % & ' ( ) - ^ \ @ [ ; : ] , . / = ~ | ` { + * } < > ? _ •...

  • Page 103: Initializing A Password

    7.6 Protecting Settings On the menu bar, select File>Option. Cancel the "Enable write lock function" check box. Enter the password and click [OK]. 7.6.3 Initializing a password This section explains how to initialize a password in case you have forgotten your password. In the "Password entry"...
  • Page 104 7.6 Protecting Settings Enter the code in the "Initialization code" field. Click [Initialization]. The write lock function will be canceled and no password will be set for the sensor. 7-20 WUME-HLG2CT-1...

  • Page 105: Initializing Settings

    7.7 Initializing Settings You can initialize sensor settings and banks. For details on contents that can be initialized in each operation, refer to the HL-G2 Series User’s Manual (Communication Type). 7.7.1 Initialize Sensor This section explains how to restore sensor settings to the default settings.

  • Page 106: Initialize Bank

    7.7 Initializing Settings 7.7.2 Initialize Bank This section explains how to initialize banks. In the "Device list" window, select a sensor for which banks are to be initialized and click the "Device information" tab. Click the [Initialize Bank] button. Select a target bank to be initialized or "All Banks". Clicking [Initialization] displays a confirmation dialog box.
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  • Page 110 8.1 Error Messages and Action Methods 8.1 Error Messages and Action Methods If an error occurs during setup or measurement, icons and the number of occurrences will be displayed in the "Device list" window. Clicking on the product image displays details of the error. Error code Description Action method...
  • Page 111 8.2 Alarm Messages and Action Methods 8.2 Alarm Messages and Action Methods If alarm conditions are satisfied during setup or measurement, icons and the number of occurrences will be displayed in the "Device list" window. Clicking on the product image displays details of the alarm.
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