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What is the purpose of this product?

This product is for the sensing (determination and measurement) of objects. It should not be used for safety purposes, such as accident prevention.


What should you not do with the laser beam?

Do not stare directly into the laser beam, or through observation optical equipment, as it is dangerous.


What should you do when using this product in Japan or China?

When this product is used in Japan or China, peel off the English warning label, and attach the Japanese or Chinese warning label.


When should you attach the FDA certification label?

When exporting this product to the United States of America, attach the FDA certification label to the cable close to the sensing device.


What do the indicator lights on the sensor mean?

  • Zero set indicator (Yellow): Lights when the zero set function is enabled.
  • Teaching indicator (Yellow): Lights when teaching is in process.
  • Output operation indicator (Orange): Lights when output is ON.
  • Laser emission indicator (Green): Lights when laser beam is ON.

What type of screws should be used when mounting this product and what is the tightening torque?

When mounting this product, use M3 screws (prepare separately). Use a tightening torque of 0.5N·m for mounting.


What should you do before using the product to ensure it does not generate a communication error?

Before use, be sure to check that the fixed ring is not loose. Firmly tighten the fixed ring by rotating it.


How should the product be mounted when measuring moving objects with different materials and colors?

When performing measurements of moving objects with excessively different materials and colors, mount the product to minimize measurement errors.


How should the product be mounted when measuring rotating objects?

When measuring rotating objects, mount the product so that measurement can be performed with minimized effect on the object caused by up/down deflection and position deviation.


How should the product be mounted when measuring objects with a step?

When there is a step in the moving object, mount the product so that measurement can be performed with minimized effect from the edges of the steps.


How should the product be mounted when measuring in narrow locations or recesses?

When measuring in narrow locations or inside holes, mount the product so that optical path from the light emitting part to light-receiving part is not interrupted.


How should the product be mounted when mounting the sensor to a wall?

Mount the product so that the multiple light reflections on the wall do not emit to the light-receiving part. When the reflection factor on a wall is high, it is effective to use a dull black color.


How is the product wired when connected to an IO-Link master?

  • (Brown / 1) to +V
  • (Black / 4) to C/Q
  • (White / 2) to DO
  • (Blue / 3) to 0V

How is the product wired when used as a general-purpose sensor?

  • (Brown / 1) to +V
  • (Black / 4) to C/Q (Note)
  • (White / 2) to DO
  • (Blue / 3) to 0V

What is the note regarding the IO-Link communication (C/Q) when using the product as a general-purpose sensor?

When the product is used as a general-purpose sensor, the IO-Link communication (C/Q) is generated in the same way as control output (DO).


What is the terminal arrangement of the M12 connector type?

Terminal No. Terminal name
1 +V
2 Control output (DO)
3 0V
4 IO-Link communication (C/Q)

What are the functions that can be set on the main unit and through IO-Link communication?

  • Output operation setting: Light-ON / Dark-ON
  • Hysteresis setting: Hysteresis value
  • Shift setting: Mode, Shift amount
  • Timer setting: Timer mode, Timer period
  • Display setting: Normal / Invert / Offset
  • Hold setting: ON/OFF
  • ECO setting: ON/OFF
  • Reset setting: Execute
  • Emission halt –
  • Instability detection threshold –
  • Instability detection delay time –
  • Operating time –
  • Number of data save operations –
  • Notification flag setting –
  • Teaching: Teaching input, Limit-teaching (UP key), Limit-teaching (DOWN key), Teaching cancel
  • Sensing output setting: Normal sensing mode, Window comparator mode (1/2/3-point), Differential mode
  • Threshold setting: Threshold 1_SL, Threshold 2_SL
  • Differential mode: Span setting, Threshold setting
  • Peak / Bottom hold function: Setting, Release
  • Zero set function: Save in nonvolatile memory, Execute, Release of non-

What happens if settings are configured simultaneously on the main unit and the IO-Link communication side?

The settings that are applied last will be enabled.


What is 2-point teaching?

This is the basic teaching method.

How is 2-point teaching performed?

  1. Press the TEACH key in the background present condition.
  2. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object present condition.

What is limit-teaching?

This is a teaching method used in case a small object or object in background are existing.


How is limit-teaching performed when an object in the background is used as a reference?

  1. Press the TEACH key in the background present condition.
  2. Press the UP key to set the threshold on the sensor side.
  3. Teaching is completed.

How is limit-teaching performed when a sensing object is used as a reference?

  1. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object present condition.
  2. Press the DOWN key to set the threshold on the sensing object side.
  3. Teaching is completed.

What is 1-point teaching (Window comparator mode)?

This mode is used for setting the threshold range for the distance from the reference value of the sensing object, by performing 1-point teaching. This mode is used for sensing within the threshold range.


How do you perform 1-point teaching (window comparator mode)?

  1. Preset “Window comparator mode 1” in the sensing output setting of the PRO mode.
  2. Press the TEACH key twice in the sensing object present condition.
  3. Teaching is completed.

What is 2-point teaching (window comparator mode)?

This method is used for setting the threshold range by using two sensing objects (P-1 and P-2) whose distances are different from each other.


How do you perform 2-point teaching (window comparator mode)?

  1. Preset “Window comparator mode 2” in the sensing output setting of the PRO mode.
  2. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object P-1 present condition.
  3. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object P-2 present condition.

What is 3-point teaching (Window comparator mode)?

This is the method to perform 3-point teaching (P-1, P-2, P-3) and to set the threshold range by setting threshold 1_SL in the mid-point between the 1st time and 2nd time, and threshold 2_SL in the mid-point between the 2nd time and 3rd time.


How do you perform 3-point teaching (window comparator mode)?

  1. Preset “Window comparator mode 3” in the sensing output setting of the PRO mode.
  2. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object P-1 present condition.
  3. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object P-2 present condition.
  4. Press the TEACH key in the sensing object P-3 present condition.
  • After teaching, P-1, P-2, and P-3 will be automatically rearranged from the smaller value.

What is span adjustment in rising differential mode or trailing differential mode used for?

This mode is used to cancel the gradual changes in the measured value, and to only detect sudden changes.


How do you perform span adjustment in rising differential mode or trailing differential mode?

  1. Preset “Rising differential mode” or “Trailing differential mode” in the sensing output setting of the PRO mode.
  2. Press the TEACH key.
  3. Press the UP key or DOWN key to select the span.
  4. Press the TEACH key to set.

How can fine adjustment of the threshold be performed after teaching in normal sensing mode, rising differential mode, or trailing differential mode?

Press the UP / DOWN key, then press the TEACH key to confirm. It will be automatically set after about 3 seconds.


How can the display of “ " and " " be changed when the sensing output is set to window comparator mode?

Press the TEACH key for 1 second.


How can you perform a fine adjustment of the threshold of " " or " " in window comparator mode? Press the UP key or DOWN key. After " " or " " is displayed, the fine adjustment of the threshold can be performed. It will be automatically set after about 3 seconds. Press the TEACH key to confirm.


What is the peak/bottom hold function used for?

The peak / bottom hold function is for displaying the peak value and bottom value.


What happens to the held measured value if the zero set function is executed while the peak/bottom hold function is set to “Peak hold” or “Bottom hold”?

The held measured value will be reset.


How do you use the peak/bottom hold function?

  1. Press the TEACH key and UP key simultaneously for 3 seconds.
  2. Select Peak hold or Bottom hold by pressing the UP or DOWN key.
  3. Press the TEACH key to confirm.
  4. To release the hold, press the TEACH key.

What is the zero set function used for?

The zero set function is the function to compulsorily set the measured value to “zero”.


What does the zero set indicator (yellow) mean?

The zero set indicator (yellow) will turn ON when the zero set is valid.


What happens to the held measured value if the zero set function is executed while the peak/bottom hold function is valid?

The held measured value will be reset.


When can the zero set function not be set?

When the display setting is set to Offset, the zero set function cannot be set.


How do you set the zero set function?

Press the UP key and DOWN key simultaneously for 3 seconds.


How do you release the zero set function?

Press the UP key and DOWN key simultaneously for 6 seconds. “ “ will be displayed during this period.


What is the key lock function used for?

The key lock function is used to prevent the setting conditions set in each setting mode from being changed accidentally.


What happens when a key operation is performed after the key lock is set?

“ ” will be displayed on the digital display.


How do you set the key lock?

Press the TEACH key and DOWN key simultaneously for 3 seconds.


How do you release the key lock?

Press the TEACH key and DOWN key simultaneously for 3 seconds.


What does it mean when the measured value blinks and how do you remedy this?

This indicates an insufficient amount of reflected light or that the sensing object is out of the sensing range. Confirm that the sensing distance is within the specification range and adjust the installation angle of the sensor.


What should you do if the nonvolatile memory is damaged or passed its life expectancy?

Contact the manufacturer.


What should you do if the load of the sensing output is short-circuited?

Turn OFF the power and check the load.


What should you do if the semiconductor laser is damaged or passed its life expectancy?

Contact the manufacturer.


What should you do if the zero set is set?

The measurement is not performed normally.


What should you do if the display setting is set to “Offset”?

The zero set function cannot be used. Set the display to any setting except “Offset”.


What should you do if the measurement is not being performed normally during teaching?

Confirm that the sensing distance is within the specification range.


What should you do if there is a system error?

Contact the manufacturer.


What are the different models of the product?

Model No. Measurement center distance
HG-C1030L3-P(-J) 30mm
HG-C1050L3-P(-J) 50mm
HG-C1100L3-P(-J) 100mm
HG-C1200L3-P(-J) 200mm
HG-C1400L3-P(-J) 400mm

What are the measurement ranges for the different models?

Model No. Measurement range
HG-C1030L3-P(-J) ±5mm
HG-C1050L3-P(-J) ±15mm
HG-C1100L3-P(-J) ±35mm
HG-C1200L3-P(-J) ±80mm
HG-C1400L3-P(-J) ±200mm

What is the light source of the product?

The light source is a red semiconductor laser Class 2.


What is the maximum output and emission peak wavelength of the laser?

The maximum output is 1mW and the emission peak wavelength is 655nm.


What is the supply voltage for this product?

The supply voltage is 24V DC ±10%.


What is the maximum source current of the control output?

The maximum source current is 50mA.


What is the output operation of the product?

The output operation can be switched between Light-ON or Dark-ON.


What is the response time of the product?

The response time can be switched between 1.5ms / 5ms / 10ms.


What is the IO-Link communication specification?

The IO-Link specification is Ver1.1. The baudrate is COM3 (230.4kbps), and the process data length is 4byte.


What is the protection rating of the product?

The protection rating is IP67 (IEC).


What is the ambient temperature for operation?

The ambient temperature for operation is -10 to +45°C.


What is the ambient humidity for operation?

The ambient humidity for operation is 35 to 85% RH.


What is the ambient illuminance for operation?

The ambient illuminance is 3,000lx or less using an incandescent lamp.


What is the maximum operating altitude?

The maximum operating altitude is 2,000m or less.


What are the cable specifications?

  • Discrete wire: 0.2mm2 4-core PVC cable, 2m long
  • M12 connector type: 0.2mm2 4-core PVC cable, 0.3m long with connector

What is the material of the enclosure?

The enclosure is made of aluminum die-cast and the front cover is made of acrylic.


What are some things to ensure are done before wiring? Make sure that the power supply is OFF before starting the wiring. If the wiring is performed incorrectly, it will cause a failure.


What should you not do with the wires?

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.


What should you verify about the supply voltage? Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating.


What should you do if the 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.


What should you do if noise generating devices are used around the sensor mounting area?

Make sure to connect the frame ground (FG) terminal of the device.


When should you not use this product?

Do not use this product during the transient state when the power supply is turned ON.


What is the maximum length the cable can be extended?

The overall length of the cable can be extended to 20m maximum with a cable size of 0.3mm2 or more.


What should you make sure of regarding the sensor cable joint?

Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not applied to the sensor cable joint.


What external light sources may affect the sensing?

Light from rapid start type or high-frequency lighting type fluorescent lights, sunlight, and etc. may affect the sensing, therefore make sure to prevent direct incident light.


Is this product suitable for indoor or outdoor use?

This product is suitable for indoor use only.


What should you keep away from the emitting/receiving surfaces of this product?

Keep water, oil, fingerprints and etc. which reflect light, or dust, particles or etc. which interrupts the light away from the emitting / receiving surfaces of this product.


How do you clean the product if there are contaminants on the surface?

If contaminants adhere to the surface, wipe off with a dust-free soft cloth, or lens cleaning paper.


What should you avoid when using this sensor?

Avoid dust, dirt, and steam. Do not use this sensor in places where it may come in contact with corrosive gas.


What should you ensure the product does not come into contact with?

Ensure that the product does not come into contact with organic solvents such as thinner, strong acid or alkaline, and oil or grease.


What should you do before cleaning the light emitting/receiving windows of the sensor head?

Make sure to turn OFF the power supply.


What may you need in order to adjust the optical axis of the product?

Install the product using a mounting bracket or similar fitting to allow the adjustment of optical axis.


What is the service life of the internal memory (nonvolatile)?

Settings cannot be configured more than 100,000 times.


What happens if settings are configured simultaneously on the main unit side and on the IO-Link communication side?

The settings that are applied last will be enabled.


What does the PRO indicator (yellow) mean?

The PRO indicator (yellow) will turn ON when the PRO mode is set.


What happens when the DOWN key is pressed for 3 seconds or more in the middle of the PRO MODE setting?

The display returns to the measurement display.


What settings can be configured in the PRO mode?

Item Default setting Description
Response speed setting Set the response time. “ ”: High precision 10ms, “ ”: Standard 5ms “ ”: High speed 1.5ms
Output operation setting Select the control output operation mode. “ ”: Light-ON, “ ”: Dark-ON
Sensing output setting Set the sensing output. “ ”: Normal sensing mode “ ”: 1-point teaching (Window comparator mode) “ ”: 2-point teaching (Window comparator mode) “ ”: 3-point teaching (Window comparator mode) “ ”: Rising differential mode “ ”: Trailing differential mode
Hysteresis setting Set the hysteresis width. <br>HG-C1030L3-P□: 0.001 to 5.00mm, HG-C1050L3-P□: 0.01 to 15.00mm, <br>HG-C1100L3-P□: 0.02 to 35.00mm, HG-C1200L3-P□: 0.1 to 80.0mm, <br>HG-C1400L3-P□: 0.2 to 200.0mm
Shift amount setting Set shift amount of threshold value in limit teaching. Set the shift amount to a value that is twice the value of hysteresis or more. <br>HG-C1030L3-P□: 0.002 to 10.00mm, HG-C1050L3-P□: 0.02 to 30.00mm, <br>HG-C1100L3-P□: 0.04 to 70.00mm, HG-C1200L3-P□: 0.2 to 160.0mm, <br>HG-C1400L3-P□: 0.4 to 400.0mm
Timer setting Set the timer operation. “ ”: No timer, “ ”: OFF-delay timer “ ”: ON-delay timer, “ ”: One-shot timer
Timer period setting Set the timer period when the timer setting is set to “OFF-delay timer,” “ON-delay timer” or “One-shot timer.” “ ”: 5ms, “ ”: 10ms, “ ”: 25ms, “ ”: 50ms, “ ”: 100ms, “ ”: 250ms, “ ”: 500ms, “ ”: 1,000ms, “ ”: 5,000ms
Display setting The display of the measured value can be changed. “ ”: Normal, “ ”: Invert, “ ”: Offset
Hold setting Set the control output operation when a measurement error occurs (insufficient light intensity, saturation of light intensity, out of measurement range). “ ”: Hold OFF, “ ”: Hold ON
ECO setting The digital display can be set to go OFF when key operation is not performed for 30 seconds. Current consumption can be reduced. “ ”: ECO OFF, “ ”: ECO ON
Reset setting Return to the default setting (factory setting). “ ”: Reset NG, “ ”: Reset OK

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