LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000
LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series
Series Connection
Connection Guide
Guide
Preface
Communication with the LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series
Supported units (PLCs)
Step 1
Equipment Required for Connection
Step 2
LJ-X8000 Series [EtherNet/IP™] Settings
KV-8000A/7500/5500 (built-in)
KV-XLE02 (KV-8000A/7500/7300)
KV-EP21V (KV-8000A/7500/7300/5500/5000/3000)
KV-NC1EP (KV-N24/N40/N60/NC32T)
Step 3
KV-8000A Settings
Step 4
Transferring and Monitoring Setting Data
Supported communication units
LJ-X8000 (built-in)
CB-EP100 (LJ-V7000)
2D/3D Laser Profiler
LJ-X8000 Series
CPU unit equipped
with a sensor network
KV-8000A
High-speed
2D Laser Profiler
LJ-V7000 Series
Choose and Use
EtherNet/IP™ unit
CB-EP100
LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series Connection Guide
Preface
Communication with the LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series
Communication modes of the LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series
The LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series can exchange data with a PLC using EtherNet/IP™ communication. Two communication modes are supported:
cyclic communication to communicate on a fixed cycle, and message communication to communicate as needed.
* When performing EtherNet/IP™ communication with the LJ-V7000 Series, the CB-EP100 EtherNet/IP™ communication unit is required.
Cyclic
communication:
Communicates data with the PLC on a fixed cycle. Frequently-used parameters such as measured values can be
read without using a program.
Message
communication:
Communicates as needed. Used for communication that does not need to be done regularly, such as changing
settings.
Typical parameters and a usage example
The following are typical parameters that can be checked with cyclic or message communication.
Inline laser profilers
Parameter examples
Usage example
Cyclic communication
Current value
(measured value)
Error status
LJ-X8000 Series
Message communication
Program switching
3D profile measurement
Accurate measurement of targets of various shapes
LJ-V7000 Series
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Step 1
Equipment Required for Connection
Prepare the following equipment. When using a unit other than the KV-8000A, replace references to the KV-8000A with the unit to be used.
Communicating with the LJ-X8000 Series
 KV-8000A
 LJ-X8000 Series
(Head)
 LJ-X8000 Series
(Controller)
Connection example (LJ-X8000 Series)
 Head–controller cable
CB-B3 (3 m)
CB-B10 (10 m)
LJ-X8000 Series
Controller
 LAN cable
KV-8000A
LJ-X8000 Series
Head
Head–controller cable
STP/UTP cable
When using the LJ-X8000 Series, proceed to page 4 (Step 2).
Communicating with the LJ-V7000 Series
 KV-8000A
 LJ-V7000 Series
(Head)
 LJ-V7000 Series  CB-EP100  Head–controller cable
(Controller)
CB-B3 (3 m)
CB-B10 (10 m)
Connection example (LJ-V7000 Series)
LJ-V7000 Series
Controller
 LAN cable
KV-8000A
CB-EP100
LJ-V7000 Series
Head
Head–controller cable
LAN cable
When using the LJ-V7000 Series, proceed to page 8 (Step 3).
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LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series Connection Guide
Step 2
LJ-X8000 Series [EtherNet/IP™] Settings
Configure the LJ-X8000 Series network settings by connecting a USB mouse to the controller. This guide uses the example of a case in which the
following IP addresses are assigned to the KV Series and LJ-X8000 Series.
IP address assigned to the KV Series
IP address assigned to the LJ-X8000 Series
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...................... (Example: 192.168.0.10 [initial value])
...................... (Example: 192.168.0.1)
On the setup screen of the LJ-X8000 Series, select [Global] > [Communications & I/O] > [Network].
Configure the network settings as shown below and select [OK].
Network settings
Auto-acquire IP Address (BOOTP)
IP Address Setting
Non-procedural
(Command/Result Output)
Port (PC Program)
No check mark
IP Address
192.168.000.001
Subnet Mask
255.255.255.000
Default Gateway
000.000.000.000
Port
08500
Delimiter
CR
08502 to 08504
Click [OK] to display a confirmation dialog box to restart the LJ-X8000. Select [Reboot Later].
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Select [Global] > [Communications & I/O] > [EtherNet/IP]. Configure the settings as shown below and select [OK].
EtherNet/IP™ settings
Enable EtherNet/IP™
Data Settings
Other Settings
With check mark
Data Size
496 bytes
Connect to Allen-Bradley SLC5/05
No check mark
Decimal Point
Fixed-point
Enable Handshake
No check mark
When the configuration is completed, a confirmation dialog box to restart the LJ-X8000 appears.
Select [Save and Reboot Now].
The LJ-X8000 Series automatically restarts and the network settings are applied.
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3
Click the [Output] icon. The [Output Settings] dialog box is displayed. Click [EtherNet/IP Unit] > [Byte Allocation Area]
and then [Select Data].
4
On the [Tool] tab, select the tool configured in advance. Parameters that can be measured with the selected tool are displayed.
Select the parameters that you want to acquire through EtherNet/IP™ communication. Click [Add] and then [OK].
* Configure the tool in advance. For details on how to configure the tool settings, see the LJ-X8000 Series User’s Manual.
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The assignment of selected parameters is displayed. Configure the settings as shown below and select [OK].
* To acquire information of bits such as Total status OK, select the [Bit Allocation Area] tab and paste the information of the bits
in the output area of EtherNet/IP™ communication by following the same steps.
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Click [Go to Run Mode]. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Select [Yes] to save the settings and switch the controller to
Run mode.
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Step 3
KV-8000A Settings
1
Start KV STUDIO and create a new project. Select KV-8000A for PLC model(K), and then click [OK].
The [Confirm unit setting information] dialog box is displayed. Click [Yes (Y)].
2
The Unit Editor is displayed. Set the IP address of the KV-8000A on the [Setup unit(2)] tab. Configure the settings as shown below.
Ethernet settings
Setting method of IP address
Fixed IP address
IP address
192.168.0.10
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Default gateway
0.0.0.0
3
Click the EtherNet/IP™ settings icon in the Unit Editor. The dialog box where the setting method can be selected appears.
Click [Auto Configuration (A)].
4
If the actual device and the Unit Editor are configured differently, a dialog box is displayed to check whether the transmission of
the project should proceed. Click [Yes] with the PC connected to the KV-8000A with a USB cable.
When connecting with the LJ-X8000 Series, proceed to step 5-A.
When connecting with the LJ-V7000 Series, proceed to step 5-B.
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5-A
Settings for the LJ-X8000 Series
When transmission of the project is complete, the [Search unit settings] dialog box is displayed. Click [Search (F)].
When auto configuration is complete, the LJ-X8000 Series is automatically registered. Click [OK], and close the
[EtherNet/IP settings] window.
6-A
Click [OK] in the Unit Editor.
7-A
Enter the desired names of the variables used to reference the LJ-X unit’s data.
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7-B
Settings for the LJ-V7000 Series
When transmission of the project is complete, the [Search unit settings] dialog box is displayed. Click [Search (F)].
If an unassigned CB-EP100 unit is found, set an IP address for it.
8-B
The CB-EP100 and LJ-V7000 Series are automatically registered. Click [OK] to close the [EtherNet/IP settings] window.
9-B
Click [OK] in the Unit Editor. Enter names for the variables and exit.
LJ-X8000/LJ-V7000 Series Connection Guide
Step 4
Transferring and Monitoring Setting Data
1
From the menu, select [Monitor/Simulator (N)] >
[Transfer to PLC → Monitor mode (C)]. Select Transfer in
PROGRAM mode (P), and click [Select all (S)], and then
[Execute (E)].
2
Right-click on LJ-X8000 Series or LJ-V7000 Series in the workspace and select [Sensor IO monitor (M)]. You can use this
function to easily monitor information such as measured values.
* With the LJ-X8000 Series, the information assigned by a controller is stored in the area starting at W012.
One point
You can also start the real-time chart monitor to check the information on a chart. Right-click on the Sensor IO monitor and
select [Real-time chart monitor (H)].
Right-click this part to acquire all
device comments as a batch.
Use this button to start tracing.
Since the real-time chart monitor automatically performs scaling, no range adjustment is required.
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