Chapter 1 Before Starting Operation - Panasonic GP-X Series User Manual

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