96134E

Configuration Software LK-H2

for the LK-G5000 Series

LK-Navigator 2
User's Manual
Read this manual before use.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction

This manual explains the installation, handling, operation, and precautions for <<LK-
Navigator 2>>. In order to use the functions provided in <<LK-Navigator 2>> correctly, read
and understand the contents of this manual beforehand. Store this manual where it can
easily be referenced.

When using LK-Navigator 2, also refer to the LK-G5000 series User's manual.

„ The following terms are used in this manual.

"Controller" refers to the LK-G5000 series controller (LK-G5000V or LK-G5000).

Symbols
The following symbols alert you to important messages concerning the prevention of
human injury and product damage.

NOTE
Provides additional information on proper operation.

Reference
Provides reference information or useful information about operation.

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Safety Precautions

This <<LK-Navigator 2>> manual, and the User's manual provide important information on
the safe and correct use of this product to prevent property damage of, and harm to the
user and other personnel. Read and understand the following section on notations and
symbols before reading the rest of this manual. Always obey the contents described herein.
Also read and understand the instruction manuals provided with the related devices and
equipment.

Symbols

NOTE
Provides additional information on proper operation.

Reference
Provides reference information or useful information about operation.

General precautions
• At startup and during operation, be sure to monitor the functions and performance of
this product.
• It is recommended that you take substantial safety measures to avoid any damage in
case of product failure.
• Do not modify this product or use it in any way other than as described in the
specifications. The warranty will be voided in such cases.
• When this product is used in combination with other devices, functions and
performance may be degraded depending on the operating conditions and
surrounding environment.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks
• Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
• Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation.
• Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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End-user License Agreement

Use of <<LK-Navigator 2>> (the "software") is conditional upon the customer's acceptance
of the terms of the software end-user license agreement ("this agreement") provided
herein. Using or copying this software in part or whole constitutes the customer's
acceptance of the terms in this agreement.

1. License grant
1 The KEYENCE CORPORATION (the "owner") grants non-exclusive usage rights to the
customer provided that the customer observes the terms of this agreement.
2 The customer may install unlimited copies of this software specifically for use with the
owner's product(s) provided that it is used within the same organization.

2. Copy limitations
The customer is allowed to make one (1) copy of this software solely for purposes of retaining
a backup of said software.

3. Prohibitions
With regard to this software, the customer is prohibited from
a acts to modify, append, or otherwise alter the functionality of this software in part or
whole, unless
explicitly authorized by the owner, such as in the form of update programs or installation
of new functionality.
b any and all acts of reverse engineering, such as reverse compiling or reverse
assembling, to analyze this software.
c acts of sale, assignment, redistribution, license reuse, rent, lease, etc., unless,
the owner consents to this beforehand.

4. Copyrights
All copyrights related to this software and its manuals are the property of the owner.

5. Indemnification
The owner shall not be held liable in any way for loss or damages incurred by the customer
or a third party as a result of using this software.

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6. Support
In accordance with this agreement, the owner shall provide technical support for regarding
questions the customer may have regarding this software. However, the owner's technical
support is not a promise that the customer will be able to achieve its objective.

7. Termination
1 This agreement terminates automatically when the customer discontinues further use of
this software, such as by means of destroying this software and its copies.
2 The owner reserves the right to cancel this agreement unconditionally if the customer
breaches any of the clauses herein. Should this occur, the customer must return or
destroy this software and its copies to the owner immediately.
3 In the event the owner incurs loss or damage attributable to the customer's breach of
this agreement, the customer shall provide compensation to the owner for said loss or
damage.

8. Legal statutes
This agreement shall be in compliance with Japanese law.

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Contents Copying programs....................... 3-27
Initializing programs .................... 3-28
Measurement Value Display .............. 3-29
Introduction ............................................. 2 Received Light Waveform Display ..... 3-31
Safety Precautions .................................. 3 Data Storage Setting .......................... 3-33
End-user License Agreement ................. 4 Loading/Saving the Settings File ....... 3-39
Contents .................................................. 6 Loading the settings file............... 3-39
Saving the settings file................. 3-39
Changing "No. of used heads" and "No. of
Chapter 1 Before Use
used OUT" in the settings file
Overview of LK-Navigator 2 ................. 1-2 (LK-Backup) ................................. 3-40
Functions and features .................. 1-2
Operating environment .................. 1-5 Appendix
Error Messages and Corrective Action A-2
Chapter 2 Preparations before Index ....................................................A-5
Operating
Connecting the Controller and PC ....... 2-2
USB connection ............................. 2-2
Ethernet connection....................... 2-3
RS-232C connection...................... 2-5
Installing the Software .......................... 2-6
Uninstallation ................................. 2-7
Installing the USB Driver ...................... 2-8
Launching/Exiting LK-Navigator 2 ....... 2-9
Launching ...................................... 2-9
Exiting .......................................... 2-11

Chapter 3 Window Functions

and Operation
Names and Functions .......................... 3-2
Flow of Operation ................................. 3-4
Basic Settings ...................................... 3-5
Head settings................................. 3-5
OUT settings .................................. 3-9
Common settings......................... 3-16
Settings list................................... 3-22
Downloading, uploading settings 3-23
Environment Settings ......................... 3-24
Communication Settings .................... 3-26
Program Settings ............................... 3-27

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Overview of LK-Navigator 2....................................... 1-2

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Overview of LK-Navigator 2
LK-Navigator 2 is software for configuring parameters and monitoring the LK-G5000 series
controller. It is used by connecting a PC and the controller to configure parameters and

1 monitor operating status.

Functions and features

This section explains the major functions and features of LK-Navigator 2.

Operation settings
• LK-Navigator 2 allows you to upload the settings in the controller to the PC for viewing
and editing. It features copy and paste functions for configuring multiple controllers and
setting programs in a short amount of time.
• The settings on the PC can be downloaded and reflected in the controller. LK-Navigator
2 communicates with the controller at the simple press of a button.
• Settings can be loaded from and saved on the PC. Settings saved on the PC can be
used to restore the settings in the controller in the event the settings are erased.

The following items can be set from the PC.

• Head settings
• OUT settings
• Common settings
• Environment settings

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Monitoring functions
These two items can be monitored.
• Measurement value
• Received light waveform
The screen shown below is a display example of the "Measurement value display".

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Data storage
The controller has a data storage function for storing measurement values.
The PC can be used to control these functions:
• Start/stop/clear the data storage
• Configure the data storage method 1
• Upload/download settings between the controller and PC
• Upload storage data from the controller
• Read and save storage data on the PC
• Display waveform of up to 12 data series downloaded from the controller.
• Display calculations on data between user-set cursors

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Operating environment

The following environment is required to run LK-Navigator 2. Check that the PC meets the
following conditions, and that the necessary equipment is available.
1 CPU Pentium III 1 GHz or higher (1.7 GHz or higher recommended)
Supported OS Windows 7*1
Windows Vista*2
Windows XP*3
Windows 2000 Professional*4
Memory capacity 256MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)
Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels, 24-bit full color or better
Capacity required for 1GB
installation
Interface The PC must be equipped with one of these interfaces:
• USB: Revision 2.0 HighSpeed (USB1.1 compatible full
speed)*5
• LAN: 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T*6
• RS-232C (serial port)
*Use under an environment that exceeds the recommended environment of the your OS.

*1 Compatible with each edition of Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.

*2 Editions supported: Ultimate, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic.
*3 Supports Professional SP2 and Home Edition SP2 or later.
*4 Supports SP4 or later.
*5 Does not support connection via a USB hub.
*6 Does not support connection via private LANs or routers. Use in a 1:1 or local
connection.

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2
Connecting the Controller and PC........................................ 2-2
Installing the Software .......................................................... 2-6
Installing the USB Driver ...................................................... 2-8
Launching/Exiting LK-Navigator 2 ........................................ 2-9

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Connecting the Controller and PC

This section explains how to connect the controller and the PC.
The controller provides three interfaces. Choose an interface supported by the PC.

NOTE
It is not possible to connect and communicate via the USB, Ethernet, and RS-232C interfaces
2 simultaneously.

USB connection

This section explains how to connect the controller and PC with a USB cable.

Reference
The orientation and location of the USB connector on the PC differs for each PC. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your PC when connecting the USB cable.

NOTE
The USB connector on the controller is Type B. Use a USB cable with a Type B connector on
one end.

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1 Connect the Type B cable to the USB connector on the controller.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the USB connector on the PC.
If the PC is running, it will automatically recognize the controller.
The first time the PC and controller are connected via USB, the PC will install the
USB driver. Refer to "Installing the USB Driver" (page 2-8).

NOTE
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the controller is operating. Doing so may cause the
controller to operate erroneously. If communication stops working due to a disconnected cable,
restart LK-Navigator 2 and the controller.

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Ethernet connection

This section explains how to connect the controller and PC using an Ethernet connection. An
Ethernet connection allows connection of multiple controllers to a single PC. The
communication protocol is TCP/IP, and the connection format is Peer to Peer.

NOTE
•
•
Be sure not to use duplicated IP addresses for the controller(s) and PC.
KEYENCE does not guarantee the operation of connections using other LAN protocols or routers. 2
• It is not possible to operate more than one controller simultaneously from a single PC.
• It is not possible to operate one controller simultaneously from multiple PCs.

Connection

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1 Connect a commercially Ethernet cable (crossover cable, category 5) to the Ethernet

port on the controller.

2 Connect the other end of the cable to the LAN port on the PC.

„ Connecting two or more controllers

You will need a hub that supports 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T.
For the connection between the controller and hub, or between the PC and hub, use a
commercially available straight Ethernet cable.

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Change the communication settings

When connecting via Ethernet, the communication settings for connecting to the network,
such as the IP address and subnet mask must be changed.

1 Change the communication settings at the controller.

Refer to the LK-G5000 series User's Manual for details.

2 NOTE
To enable the new communication settings, restart the controller after changing the
settings.

2 Change the communication settings on the PC.

The configuration procedure differs depending on the version of Windows you are
using.
Refer to the instruction manual for the PC or LAN card you are using for details.

3 Launch LK-Navigator 2 (page 2-9).

4 From the "Communication settings" menu, select "PC communication settings".

The "PC Communication settings " dialog appears.

5 Select "Communicate with Ethernet". Then select the IP address of the controller.

Specify the controller IP address

Specify the actual IP address of the controller to connect to.
Auto search for controller
Click "Search connected controller" to specify the controller to connect to.

6 Click "OK".

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RS-232C connection

This section explains how to connect the controller and PC with an RS-232C cable.
To use the RS-232C connection, use the dedicated cable OP-96368 (straight 2.5-m cable)
with either OP-96369 (D-sub 25 pin) or OP-26401 (D-sub 9 pin).

OP-96369 or OP-26401
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OP-96368

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Reference
The orientation and location of the RS-232C port on the PC differs for each PC. Refer to the
instruction manual supplied with your PC when connecting the RS-232C cable.

1 Connect the dedicated cable OP-96368 to the RS-232C connector on the controller.

2 Connect OP-96368 and OP-96369 and connect this to the RS-232C connector on
the PC.
The connection in this explanation uses OP-96369 (D-sub 25 pin).

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Installing the Software

This section explains the procedures for installing LK-Navigator 2 and the USB driver on
your PC.

NOTE
• This procedure explains the installation process for Windows XP.
• Before starting the installation, close any other applications currently running.
2 • When installing on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7, you must logon as a user with administrator privileges.

1 Insert "LK-H2" in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click "Setup.exe".

The "InstallShield Wizard" screen appears.

2 Follow the guidance on the screens.

3 When the "InstallShield Wizard Complete" screen appears, click "Finish".

4 Remove the CD-ROM.

This completes the installation of LK-Navigator 2.

Reference
By default, LK-Navigator 2 will be installed in "C:\Program Files\KEYENCE\LK-Navigator 2".

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Uninstallation

This section explains the procedures for uninstalling LK-Navigator 2 from your PC.

NOTE
• This procedure explains the uninstallation process for Windows XP.
• Before starting the uninstallation, close any other applications currently running.
• When uninstalling on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7, you must logon as a user with administrator privileges. 2
1 Double-click "Add or remove programs" on the control panel.
The "Add/Remove Programs" screen appears.

2 Select LK-Navigator 2 and click "Remove".

The "Confirm Remove" dialog appears.

3 Click "Yes".
The uninstallation will start.
If the uninstallation does not complete by following steps 1 to 3,
perform steps 4 to 6 described below.

4 Insert "LK-H2" in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click "Setup.exe".

The "Confirm File Delete" dialog appears.

5 Click "OK".
The "Maintenance is complete" screen appears.

6 Click "Finish".
This completes the uninstallation.

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Installing the USB Driver

This procedure is not required for Windows 7, Vista, XP, or 2000 because the installer
installs the USB driver when installing LK-Navigator 2.
This procedure explains how to manually install the USB driver in the event the LK-
Navigator 2 installer was canceled before installing the driver. When the USB driver is
installed on the PC, the PC will automatically recognize the controller.

2 •
NOTE
This procedure explains the installation process for Windows XP.
• Before starting the installation, close any other applications currently running.
• When installing on Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, or
Windows 7, you must logon as a user with administrator privileges.
• The USB connector on the controller is Type B. Use a USB cable with a Type B connector on one end.
• The controller complies with the USB 2.0 High Speed standard. The USB has downward
compatibility for communicating with PCs that support USB 1.1.

1 Start the controller and PC.

2 Connect the controller and PC with the USB cable.

The "Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard" appears.

3 Insert "LK-H2" in the CD-ROM drive, and click "Next".

The "Please wait while the wizard installs the software..." dialog appears, indicating
installation has started.
If the installation finishes normally, the "Completing the Found New Hardware
Wizard" dialog appears.

Reference
• If the following dialog appears during the installation process, click "Continue".
• The "Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard" screen may appear for some
versions of Windows. In this case, select "No, not this time", and click "Next".

4 Click "Finish".
This completes the installation of the USB driver.

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Launching/Exiting LK-Navigator 2
This section explains how to launch and exit LK-Navigator 2.

Launching

•
NOTE
Multiple instances of LK-Navigator 2 cannot be run. 2
• The controller cannot communicate simultaneously over its USB, RS-232C, and Ethernet
interfaces.
• The controller cannot communicate when it is in "Program Setting Mode".

1 From the Windows Start menu, select "All Programs" - "KEYENCE Applications" - "LK-
Navigator 2".
LK-Navigator 2 launches. The main window and the "Select startup configuration
setting" dialog appears.

2 Select "Start up with the default values".

Selecting "Start up with the default values" loads the settings on the PC with the
default values.
NOTE
Selecting "Start up with the default values" does not initialize the settings in the controller.

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Reference
Refer to the following explanations before selecting the other options.
• "Read from file": Refer to "Read from file" (page 2-10).
• "Read controller settings": Refer to "Read controller settings" (page 2-10).

3 Click "OK".
The program initializes.
2
Read from file

4 At the "Select startup configuration setting" dialog, select "Read from file".

5 Click "OK".
The "Open file " dialog appears.

6 Select the settings file to load.

7 Click "Open".
The settings are read.

Reference
Clicking "Cancel" results in the same operation as "Start up with the default values". (page 2-9).

Read controller settings

1 At the "Select startup configuration setting" dialog, select "Read controller settings".

2 Click "OK".
The settings are read from the controller.

Reference
This communication uses the last used settings when LK-Navigator 2 was closed before.

NOTE
• If a controller is not connected or communication fails, an error message will be displayed.
• When LK-Navigator 2 is launched for the first time, it is set to the following communication setting.
Interface: USB
• A communication failure will result in the same operation as "Start up with the default values" (page
2-9).

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Exiting

1 Click "Exit" at the bottom right of the main window.

If any settings were changed, a confirmation dialog appears.

Reference
Clicking the in the title bar also exits the program.
2
2 Click "Yes".
The "Save as" dialog appears.
NOTE
• Click "No" to exit without saving the settings.
• Click "Cancel" to return to the previous window.

3 Enter the file name to save the settings.

Reference
The extension for an LK-G series setting file ".ldtx" is automatically appended to the
specified file name.

4 Click "Save".
The settings are saved to the file and LK-Navigator 2 exits.

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Operation 3

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Names and Functions........................................................... 3-2
Flow of Operation ................................................................. 3-4
Basic Settings....................................................................... 3-5
Environment Settings ......................................................... 3-24
Communication Settings..................................................... 3-26
Program Settings................................................................ 3-27
Measurement Value Display ............................................... 3-29
Received Light Waveform Display ...................................... 3-31
Data Storage Setting .......................................................... 3-33
Loading/Saving the Settings File ........................................ 3-39
Changing "No. of used heads" and "No. of used OUT"
in the settings file (LK-Backup)........................................... 3-40

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Names and Functions

This section explains the names and functions of the LK-Navigator 2 main window.

(1)
(2)

3
(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)
(8)
(1) Menu bar
Displays the LK-Navigator 2 controls menu.

(2) Tool bar

Shows buttons for frequently used functions in the menu bar. Refer to "Measurement Value
Display" (page 3-29) to "Data Storage Setting" (page 3-33) for details.

(3) Settings pane

Used to configure each head and output.
Refer to "Basic Settings" (page 3-5) for setting procedures on each tab.

(4) Program settings

Selects, copies, and initializes program numbers. Refer to "Program Settings" (page 3-27)
for details.

(5) Controller environment setting

Configures the controller operating environment. Refer to "Environment Settings" (page 3-
24) for details.

(6) Help
Opens the LK-Navigator 2 help file.

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(7) Exit
Exits LK-Navigator 2 (page 2-9).
(8) Open/Save
Loads and saves settings made in LK-Navigator 2.
Refer to "Loading/Saving the Settings File" (page 3-39) for details on loading and saving a
settings file.

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Flow of Operation
This explanation will outline the procedures to set the input for HEAD01 to OUT01 after
launching LK-Navigator 2.

1 Connect the controller and PC with an RS-232C cable, LAN cable, or USB cable.
(page 2-2)

3 2
Start the controller, then start the PC.

3 Launch LK-Navigator 2 (page 2-9).

4 At the "Select startup configuration setting", select "Start up with the default values"
(page 2-9).

5 In the "Controller Environment Setting", specify the number of heads, OUTs, and
analog outputs being used. (page 3-24).

6 In the "Communication settings", configure the communication method to use with

the controller (page 3-26).

7 Select a program number (page 3-27).

8 Specify the "Common Settings" (page 3-16).

9 Configure "HEAD01" (page 3-5).

10 Configure "OUT01" (page 3-5).

11 Confirm the settings in the "Settings List" (page 3-22).

12 Download the settings to the controller (page 3-23).

13 Use tools to monitor operation (page 3-29 to page 3-33).

14 Save the settings file on the PC (page 3-39).

This completes the most typical operations.

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Basic Settings
This section explains the basic settings for the LK-Navigator 2.

Head settings

This section explains the items and functions on the "Head Settings" tab.
Configure the head connected to the controller to match the operating environment.

Click the "Head Settings" tab in the settings pane. 3

General settings

(1)

(2)
(3)
(4) (5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

(1) Target head selection

Specifies the head to configure.

Reference
To use three or more heads by using the head expansion unit, change the setting in the
"Controller environment setting" dialog (page 3-24).

(2) Measurement mode

Selects the object to measure.

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(3) Basic point

If several peaks exist when using the transparent object mode, this control specifies
whether to use the peak that is NEAR or FAR from the sensor head as the reference.

(4) ABLE
Sets whether to use AUTO or MANUAL control of the light intensity.
• Normally set to "AUTO".
• If set to "MANUAL", set the upper and lower limits for the light intensity control range
(setting range: 1 to 99).

3 (5) ABLE tuning

This function uses "ABLE" to tune the "MANUAL" setting range according to the actual
target. Refer to "Executing ABLE tuning" (page 3-7) for details.

(6) Reflection type selection mode

Sets the installation method to diffused reflection or specular reflection.

(7) Median
Sets the number of sampling points to use for the median filter.

(8) LASER control group

Sets the LASER control group.

(9) Range
Sets the range.

(10) Mask setting

Sets whether to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) masking.

(11) Mask boundary

If the "Mask setting" is set to "ON", this control specifies the mask boundary using POS-1 or
POS-2.
• If POS-1 < POS-2: masks around POS-1 and POS-2.
• If POS-1 > POS-2: masks between POS-1 and POS-2.
• If POS-1 = POS-2: no masking is applied.

(12) Copy the head setting/Paste the copied head setting

Use this button to copy the head settings to another head (or a head in a different program
number). Refer to "Copying the head settings to another head" (page 3-7) for details.

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„ Executing ABLE tuning

1 Click "ABLE Tuning".

The "ABLE Tuning" dialog appears.

3
NOTE
• If you do not want to download the settings to the controller when tuning starts,
uncheck "Send the PC settings to the controller while executing is in progress".
• The controller enters communications mode when ABLE tuning is in progress.

2 Click "Start" to start tuning.

3 Click "Stop".
Tuning ends. The optimal settings are configured automatically.

NOTE
Clicking "Cancel" aborts the tuning process and leaves the settings unchanged.

„ Copying the head settings to another head

This example explains how to copy the settings for HEAD01 to HEAD02.

1 Complete all settings for HEAD01.

2 Click "Copy the Head setting".

The "Paste the copied head setting" button becomes active.

3 Click "HEAD02".

Reference
The settings can also be copied to the head settings in a different program number. In
this case, select the program number to copy the settings and then select the head.

4 Click "Paste the copied head setting".

The settings for HEAD01 are copied to HEAD02.

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Alarm error

(1)

3 (2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Number of Errors

Sets the number of cycles to hold the most recent valid measurement (Setting range: 0 to
9999).

Number of Errors Operation

0 Handles alarm immediately
1 to 9998 Holds most recent valid measurement
9999 No alarm handling
(2) Number of Recovery
Sets the number of cycles to measure before automatically recovering from the alarm
(Setting range: 0 to 9999).

(3) ALARM Level

Sets the alarm sensitivity level from between low (0) to high (9) (default setting: 4).
• Low (0): Weakens alarm detection sensitivity
• High (9): Strengthens alarm detection sensitivity

(4) Copy the Head setting/Paste the copied head setting

Use this button to copy the head settings to another head (or a head in a different program
number). Refer to "Copying the head settings to another head" (page 3-7) for details.

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OUT settings

This section explains the items and functions on the "OUT Settings" tab.
These settings define how the measurement data should be handled to suit the operating
environment.

To use three or more OUTs by using the head expansion unit, change the setting on
the "Controller Environment Setting" dialog (page 3-24).

Click the "OUT Settings" tab in the settings pane. 3

Calculation method

(1)

(2)

(3)

(1) Target OUT selection

Specifies the OUT to configure.

(2) Calculation method

Sets the calculation method according to the measurement mode and target.
Head
Sets the head number and detection target to associate with the OUT to configure.
The detection target can be set if the head measurement mode is set to transparent object
or transparent object 2.
OUT
Sets the OUT number to associate with the OUT to configure.
Calculation between OUT
Sets the calculation to apply to the OUT-to-OUT range to associate with the OUT to configure.

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AVE/P-P/MAX/MIN
Sets the type of output to associate with the OUT to configure.
The operation specified from the "Type" options is applied to the checked OUTs.
• AVE: Average value
• P-P: Max. to min. value
• MIN: Min. value
• MAX: Max. value

(3) Copy OUT settings/Paste OUT settings

Use this button to copy the OUT settings to another OUT (or an OUT in a different program
3 number).

„ Copying the OUT settings to another OUT

This example explains how to copy the settings for OUT01 to OUT02.

1 Complete all settings for "OUT01".

2 Click "Copy OUT settings".

3 Click "OUT02".

Reference
The settings can also be copied to the OUT settings in a different program number. In this
case, select the program number to copy the settings and then select the OUT.

4 Click "Paste OUT settings".

The settings for OUT01 are copied to OUT02.

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Measurement, Tolerance

(1)
3
(2)

(3)

(1) Measurement
Sets the measurement and tolerance comparator method.

Measurement type
Sets the measurement type.

Measurement mode
Sets the measurement mode.

TRIGGER
Sets a trigger for any "Measurement mode" setting other than "NORMAL".

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(2) Filter
Type
Sets the filtering process to apply to the measurement.

Averaging Times
Sets the number of averaging measurements if "Type" is set to "Moving-average".

Reference
Fewer average times results in faster measurement data response, while more average times
stabilizes the measurement data.

Cutoff frequency
Sets the cutoff frequency if "Type" is set to "LOW-PASS FILTER" or "HIGH-PASS FILTER".

(3) Tolerance Comparator

Upper limit value
Sets the upper tolerance limit.

Lower limit value

Sets the lower tolerance limit.

Hysteresis
Sets the hysteresis for the tolerance comparator.

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Scaling, Offset

(1)
3
(2)

(1) Scaling Setting

Sets the scaling.

Input1/ Display1, Input2/ Display2

Sets how to display the input value from the head using two points.

Set from the measurement data

Sets the scaling factor while observing the actual measurement data. Refer to "Setting
scaling from measurement data" (page 3-14) for details.

(2) Offset
Sets the offset value.

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„ Setting scaling from measurement data

1 Click "Set from the Measurement data".

A confirmation dialog appears.

3
2 Click "Yes".
The "Scaling Setting" dialog appears.

NOTE
The controller enters communications mode when "Scaling Setting" is in progress.

3 At the reference surface, click "Set" for "Input1".

This sets the measurement data of the reference surface into "Input1".

4 Insert the master work piece, then click "Set" for "Input2".
This sets the measurement data of the master work piece into "Input2".

5 Set the scaling display values in "Display1" and "Display2".

6 Click "OK".

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Display, Analog

(1)

(2) 3

(1) Display
Minimum display unit
Sets the decimal point position and number of digits to display for measured and setting
values.

Reference
Digits not displayed below the decimal point are rounded off.

NOTE
These settings are initialized when the "Minimum display unit" setting is changed:
Scaling, offset, tolerance setting, analog output scaling, auto zero reference value.

(2) Analog output scaling

Sets the scaling for the analog output with respect to the measurement data.

Reference
Analog outputs can be scaled within a range of ±10.5 V.

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Common settings

This section explains the items and functions on the "Common Settings" tab.

Click the "Common Settings" tab in the settings pane.

General

3
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

(5)

(1) Sampling cycle

Sets the sampling cycle for measuring.

(2) Tolerance comparator output format

Sets the hold behavior to apply to the tolerance comparator output when the tolerance
comparator result changes from ON to OFF.

(3) Alarm output form

Sets the alarm output operation.

(4) Strobe time

Sets the strobe time for a binary output.

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(5) Copy common settings/ Paste common settings

Use this button to copy these settings to the common settings in a different program
number. Refer to "Copying the common settings to another program" (page 3-17) for
detail.

„ Copying the common settings to another program

This example explains how to copy the "Common Settings" from program No. 0 to program
No. 1.

1 Complete all settings for the "Common Settings".

3
2 Click "Copy common settings" on program No. 0.

3 Select program No. 1.

4 Click "Paste common settings".

This copies the settings in program No. 0 to program No. 1.

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Synchronization setting

(1)
3

(1) Synchronization setting

Check the OUTs to synchronize.

NOTE
If the storage cycle (page 3-37) is set to "Timing input", check the OUT specified for data
storage on the "Synchronization setting" page as well. Otherwise, the data will not be stored.

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Mutual interference prevention

(1)
3

(1) Mutual interference prevention

Use this setting to prevent interference when multiple head units are connected.
Assign each head to a group from A to C. This setting prevents the reflection from
interfering between groups A and B, and from groups A to C.

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Data storage

(1)
(2)

3
(3)

(1) Amount of Data Stored

Sets the number of data points to store.

(2) Storage cycle

Sets the interval for data storage.

Reference
Data will be stored at the interval (in units of ms or μs) displayed under the value set.

(3) Selected OUT

Check the OUT to store data for.

Reference
If the storage cycle is set to "Timing input", the OUT specified for synchronization (page 3-18)
can be selected here.

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Analog output

(1)
3

(1) Analog output

Sets an analog channel from CH01 to CH12 to each OUT to be used as an analog output
from the controller.

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Settings list

This tab provides a view of the items set within a program.

Click the "Settings List" tab in the settings pane.

(1)

(2)

(3)
(1) Settings list
Displays a list of the settings for the selected program.

(2) Copy the settings list to the clipboard

Copies the settings list to the clipboard. This feature can be used to paste the settings to
other applications.

Reference
• The contents copied to the clipboard paste into other applications in tab-delimited format.
• Changed settings will be shown in blue if, prior to the change, you:
- launch LK-Navigator 2,
- download or upload settings with the controller, or
- open or save a settings file.

(3) Add the connected head types to the Settings List

Adds the model of the head connected to the controller to the settings list.

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Downloading, uploading settings

This section explains how to download and upload settings from the controller.

NOTE
• The controller cannot communicate when it is in "Program Setting Mode", "Program selection
mode", or "Tolerance setting mode".
• If the connection with the controller uses the RS-232C interface and you change the RS-232C
settings in the "Controller Environment Setting", LK-Navigator 2 will download the settings and then
change the "PC Communication settings".
• The controller enters "communications mode" when downloading or uploading settings.
3
Uploading settings
Click on the tool bar.

Reference
The settings can also be uploaded by selecting "Receive settings from controller" from the
"Communication" menu.

Downloading settings
Click on the tool bar.

Reference
• The settings can also be downloaded by selecting "Send settings to controller" from the
"Communication" menu.
• Downloading can also be started from the "View Received Light Waveform" dialog (page 3-31).

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Environment Settings
This section explains how to configure the operating environment of the controller.

To use three or more heads/OUTs by using the head expansion unit, set the "No. of
used heads" and "No. of used OUT" before configuring the measurement settings.
Otherwise, changing these settings will initialize the other measurement settings.

Click the "Controller Environment Setting" in the lower left of the main window to display the

3 "Environment setting" dialog.

(1)

(2)

(3)
(1) Controller RS-232C settings
Baud rate
Sets the communication speed of the controller.

Parity
Sets the parity check method.

Automatic transmission
Sets whether to automatically download the OUT to the RS-232C interface.

NOTE
If you change the RS-232C settings in the "Controller Environment Setting" while the controller is
connected via the RS-232C interface, LK-Navigator 2 will download the settings and then
change the "PC Communication settings".

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(2) Ethernet
IP Address
Sets the controller's IP address.

Subnet mask
Sets the subnet mask for the controller.

Gateway
Sets the gateway for the controller.

(3) Basic setting

No. of used heads
3
Sets the number of heads the controller can use.

No. of used OUT

Sets the number of OUTs the controller can use.

No. of used analog Ch

Sets the number of analog output channels the controller can use.

Panel lock
Sets whether to lock the display panel connected to the controller.
This setting takes effect after it is downloaded to the controller.

Program change
Sets the method for selecting a program.

Reference
If program selection is set to "External terminal", LK-Navigator 2 will, after downloading or
uploading the settings, select the program number specified by the external terminal.

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Communication Settings
This section explains how to configure the communications between the controller and PC.

From the "Communication settings" menu, select "PC Communication settings" to display
the "PC Communication settings" dialog.

(1)
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(2)

(3)

(1) Communication via USB

Select this option when the controller and PC are connected via USB.

(2) Communicate with Ethernet

Select this option when the controller and PC are connected via Ethernet.

Specify controller IP address

Specify the actual IP address of the controller to connect to.

Auto search for controller

Click "Search connected controller" to specify the controller to connect to.

(3) Communication via RS-232C

Select this option when the controller and PC are connected via RS-232C.

Port
Specify the port to use to connect to the controller.

Baud rate
Set the baud rate to the communication speed of the controller.

Parity
Set the parity check method.

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Program Settings
This section explains the procedures for copying and initializing programs registered in the
controller.

Copying programs

Settings can be copied to other program numbers to avoid the trouble of repeating
settings.

Reference
3
The copied settings will overwrite any existing settings in the destination program.

1
3
2
4

1 From the main window, select the original program number to copy.
In this example, program No.0 is selected.

2 Click "Copy".

3 Confirm the "Paste" button is now active. Select the destination program number to paste
to.
In this example, program No.4 is selected.

4 Click "Paste".
A confirmation dialog appears.

5 Click "Yes".
The settings are copied.

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Initializing programs

The settings can be initialized to their factory default settings. Initializing erases any
existing settings.

3 1

1 Select the destination program number to initialize from the main window.
In this example, program No.1 is selected.

2 Click "Initialize".
A confirmation dialog appears.

Reference
To initialize the settings in all program numbers, click "Global initialization". The following
confirmation dialog appears when "Global initialization" is clicked.

3 Click "Yes".
The settings are initialized.

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Measurement Value Display

This section explains the "Measurement Value Display" function that allows viewing of
measurements on the PC.

Click "Measurement Value Display" on the tool bar to display the "Measurement Value
Display" window.

Reference
The "Measurement Value Display" window can also be displayed by selecting "Measurement
Value Display" from the "View" menu.
3
(1)

(2)
(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)
(7)

(1) Measurement value acquisition start

Starts acquiring measurement data from the controller.
Clicking "Measurement value acquisition start" causes the button label to change to
"Measurement value acquisition stop".

Reference
These buttons are disabled until "Measurement value acquisition start" is clicked: "Zero", "Reset",
"Timing", "Simultaneous Timing".

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(2) Display the measurement data after applying simultaneous auto zero, simul-
taneous reset, or simultaneous timing
Simultaneous zero
Applys auto zero simultaneous to the OUT specified for synchronization.
Simultaneous reset
Resets simultaneous to the OUT specified for synchronization.
Simultaneous timing
Inputs the timing signal simultaneous to the OUT specified for synchronization.

3 (3) Select display

Click, then check the OUTs to display.

(4) Displays the measurement data after applying auto zero, reset, and timing
processing
Zero
The current measurement data is set to the reference value (zero) and then displayed.
Refer to the LK-G5000 series User's manual, "Chapter 2 Operations during Measurement
and Their Functions" (page 2-1) for details on the auto-zero function.

Reset
The measured values are displayed after the processing in the Measurement Mode and
the Filter processing are reset to the default values.
Refer to the LK-G5000 series User's manual, "Chapter 3 Function Settings" (page 3-1) for
details on the measurement data reset function.

Timing
Toggles the timing function between on and off. Refer to the LK-G5000 series User's
manual, "Chapter 3 Function Settings" (page 3-1) for details on the timing function.

(5) Head status

Displays the head status.
Refer to the LK-G5000 series User's manual, "Chapter 2 Operations during Measurement
and Their Functions" (page 2-1) for details on the displayed information.

(6) Help
Opens the LK-Navigator 2 help file.

(7) Exit
Closes the "Measurement Value Display".

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Received Light Waveform Display

This section explains the "View Received Light Waveform" function that allows viewing of
received light measurements on the PC.

Click "View Received Light Waveform 1" or "View Received Light Waveform 2" on the tool
bar to display the "View Received Light Waveform" window. (In this example, click "View
Received Light Waveform 1").

Reference
The "View Received Lght Waveform" window can also be displayed by selecting "View Received
3
Light Waveform 1" or "View Received Light Waveform 2" from the "View" menu.

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Reference
• The "View Received Light Waveform" window is resizable.
• The window cannot be resized smaller than the initial window size.

(1) Start acquiring the received light

Starts acquiring received light data from the controller and displays the most recent
waveform.
Clicking "Start acquiring the received light" causes the button label to change to "Stop
acquiring the received light".

(2) Send settings to controller

Downloads all settings to the controller, including the mask settings changed using the
mask range setting cursor.

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(3) Model display

Indicates the model of the head used to acquire the displayed waveform.

(4) Waveform display manipulating tool bar

Zoom/shrink
Zooms/shrinks the waveform vertically and horizontally.

Move display position

Moves the waveform up or down.
3 ABLE
Displays the waveform after applying ABLE processing to the displayed peak waveforms
1 to 4 if "Measurement mode" is set to "Transparent object-2". Refer to the LK-G5000 series
User's manual, "Chapter 3 Function settings" (page 3-1) for details on the ABLE function.

Hide mask range setting cursor

Hides the mask range setting cursor if the mask setting is ON.

Mask range setting cursor selection

Selects and displays the mask range setting cursor if the mask setting is ON.

Head display selection

Selects the head to display the received light from.

(5) Received light waveform display

Displays the waveform of received light data. The white vertical line superimposed on the
waveform represents the current measurement position.The waveform is read as follows.
• X axis: Position of received light waveform. The farther left the waveform, the closer the
received light waveform is to the head.
• Y axis: Intensity of received light. The higher the waveform, the stronger the light
intensity.
• Waveform display: Displays the waveform after the controller applies ABLE processing.
(6) Help
Opens the LK-Navigator 2 help file.

(7) Exit
Closes the "Received light waveform display".

(8) Overlap the waveforms

Superimposes the current waveform over the previous waveform when the mouse was
clicked.
(9) Copy the screen image
Copies the current waveform to the clipboard.

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Data Storage Setting

This section explains how to change data storage settings, and about the "Data storage"
function for displaying measurement results.

Names and functions of the data storage settings window

Click "Data Storage" on the tool bar to display the "Data Storage" window.

Reference
The "Data Storage" window can also be displayed by selecting "Data Storage" from the "View" 3
menu.

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The "Data Storage" window can display up to 12 waveforms. This window can display the
following data:
• Storage data read from the controller
• Storage data saved on the PC

Reference
• The "Data Storage" window is resizable.
• The window cannot be resized smaller than the initial window size.

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(1) Start Storage

Starts storing data on the controller.

(2) Stop Storage

Stops storing data on the controller.

(3) Clear Stored Data

Clears the data stored on the controller.

NOTE
3 Clear storage data clears all data stored on the controller.

(4) Status display

Displays the status of data storage on the controller.

Reference
The following states are displayed:
Status Status displayed Number of storage data displayed
Disconnected Not connected *****
Normal mode: storage Storage in progress Currently stored number of data
Normal mode: stopped Stopping in progress Currently stored number of data
Communications error ***** *****
Other system errors System error *****

(5) Data Storage Setting

Sets the method for storing measurement data. Refer to "Data Storage Setting" (page 3-
33) for details.

(6) Storage Data Readout

Loads storage data from the controller. Refer to "Loading storage data" (page 3-38) for
details.

(7) Waveform display manipulating tool bar

Tile/cascade display
Sets whether to display measurement data waveforms tiled or cascaded.

Zoom/shrink
Zooms/shrinks the measurement data waveform vertically and horizontally.

Auto fit
Automatically adjusts the vertical scale to fit the display area.

Move display position

Moves the waveform up or down.

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Hide cursor
Hides the cursor.

Select cursor
Selects and displays the cursor.

(8) Waveform name

Sets a user-defined name to the waveform.

NOTE
• Waveform names may contain up to any 16 alphanumeric characters except the comma and
period, or 8 double-byte characters. 3
• Waveform names can only be set when the waveform is displayed.

(9) Waveform color

Sets the color of the waveform.

NOTE
Waveform colors can only be set when the waveform is displayed.

(10) Display position

Moves the display position of the waveform.

NOTE
The display position can only be moved when the waveform is displayed.

(11) Measurement data waveform display

Displays the loaded measurement data.

(12) Cursor Information

Displays the cursor information in tabular form.

Reference
Storage data is saved to a file in CSV format.

(13) Help
Opens the LK-Navigator 2 help file.

(14) Exit
Closes the "Data Storage" window.

(15) Save in File

Saves the storage data to a file.

(16) Read from File

Loads storage data from a file.

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Data storage setting flow

1 Click "Data Storage Setting".

Preset the target OUT, amount of data store, and storage cycle.
Refer to "Changing data storage settings" (page 3-37) for details.

2 Click "Start Storage".

The controller starts storing measurement data.
Storage stops automatically when number of data set in "Amount of Data Stored"
3 has been stored.

Reference
• Click "Stop Storage" to pause data storage.
• After pausing, clicking on "Start Storage" again will resume data storage from where it
was paused.

3 Click "Storage Data Readout".

The "Read accumulation data" dialog appears.

Refer to "Loading storage data" (page 3-38) for details on loading storage data.

4 Click "Readout".
The data stored in the controller is transferred to the PC.
When the transfer status bar graph reaches the right end, the data transfer is
complete.

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Changing data storage settings

At the "Data Storage" window, click "Data Storage Setting" to display the "Data Storage
Setting" dialog.

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(1) Amount of Data Stored

Sets the number of data points to store.

(2) Storage cycle

Sets the interval for data storage.

(3) Receive from Controller

Uploads the settings from the controller.

(4) Send to Controller

Downloads settings to the controller.

NOTE
The controller enters "communications mode" when downloading or uploading data.

(5) Exit
Closes the "Data Storage Setting" dialog.

(6) Selected OUT

Check the OUT to store data for.

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Loading storage data

At the "Data Storage" window, click "Storage Data Readout" to display the "Read
accumulation data" dialog.

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(1) Data01 to Data12
Set the target to load for each data from 01 to 12.

(2) Readout
Starts loading storage data.

NOTE
The controller enters communications mode when "Readout" is in progress.

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Loading/Saving the Settings File

This section explains how to load and save settings on the PC.

Loading the settings file

1 Click "Open" on the main window.

The "Open file " dialog appears.

Reference
This dialog can also be displayed by selecting "Open settings file" from the "File" menu.
3
2 Select the settings file to load.

3 Click "Open".

Saving the settings file

1 Click "Save" on the main window.

The "Save as" dialog appears.

Reference
This dialog can also be displayed by selecting "Save settings file" from the "File" menu.

2 Open the folder to save the file, and enter a file name to save the file in the "File
name" field.

Reference
The extension for a controller setting file ".ldtx" is automatically appended to the specified
file name.

3 Click "Save".

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Changing "No. of used heads" and "No. of

used OUT" in the settings file (LK-Backup)
LK-Backup allows values for "No. of used heads" and "No. of used OUT" to be changed
without initializing measurement settings.

1 Save the current settings file in LK-Navigator (page 3-39).

3 2
Launch LK-Backup by double-clicking the LK-Backup shortcut icon.

3 Click "Open", then select the saved settings file.

4 Change the values for "No. of used heads" and "No. of used OUT", and click "Save".

5 Enter a file name and select a directory in which to save the file, then click "Save".

6 Load the settings file with the changed "No. of used heads" and "No. of used OUT"
values using LK-Navigator (page 3-39).

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 Appendix A

Error Messages and Corrective Action................................. A-2

Index .................................................................................... A-5

A-1
 Error Messages and Corrective Action
This section lists the error messages displayed by LK-Navigator 2 when an error occurs,
and applicable corrective action.

During operation
„ During data communications

Error message Cause Correction

(Communications) failed. Controller is not ready for Set the controller to measurement
* Contents in () will change to communications. mode.

A indicate the item that failed. The display panel or RS-232C is

in settings mode.
The controller is communicating
Terminate the other LK-Navigator
2.
Check wiring and communication
via LK-Navigator 2 with another settings, then retry. If the
PC. communications cable was
An active communication error disconnected, restart the
exists. controller and LK-Navigator 2.
System error occurred. An error occurred in the Check the display on the
controller. controller and configure it
correctly.
Refer to the "LK-G5000 series
User's manual" for operating
instructions and display
meanings for the controller.
If this error occurs frequently,
notify your nearest sales office.

„ When the controller is operating

Error message Cause Correction

The head unconnected error The head is not connected. Connect the head and check that
occurred. it operates correctly. Then, restart
LK-Navigator 2.
An error occurred in A problem occurred in the head. Check that the head is
HEAD(number). connected properly. If the
problem fails to reset, notify your
nearest sales office.
The memory error occurred. The memory in the controller is Initialize the controller.Follow the
Do you want to initialize the abnormal. guidance on the dialogs. This
memory? dialog cannot be cancelled.

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During configuration
„ Head settings

Error message Cause Correction

ABLE tuning
Setting range is 1 to 99. The ABLE field contains a blank Set the ABLE field with a value
or is set to 0. from 1 to 99.
Set so the lower limit < = upper The lower limit for ABLE is set to a Set with a value so that the lower
limit. value greater than the upper limit. limit < = upper limit.
Alarm cycles to hold
Illegal input. Input a value from 0 The alarm cycles to hold field
to 9999. contains a blank.
Set the alarm cycles to hold field
with a value from 0 to 9999. A
„ OUT settings

Error message Cause Correction

Scaling input
Illegal input. The scaling setting field contains Set the scaling setting input value
Input a value from (-99.9999 to a blank, non-numeric value, or a to a value within the displayed
99.9999)*. value outside the setting range. range.
Input value 1 and input value 2 The input value 1 and input value Set the input value 1 and input
cannot be set to the same value. 2 fields for the scaling setting are value 2 fields for the scaling
set to the same value. setting to a different value.
Scaling display
Illegal input. The scaling setting for displaying Set the scaling setting display
Input a value from (-99.9999 to field contains a blank, non- value to a value within the
99.9999) *. numeric value, or a value outside displayed range.
the setting range.
Scaling in general
Set so that |(display value 2 - The slope of the scaling setting Set the input and output values
display value 1) / (input value 2 - exceeds 2. so that the slope of the scaling
input value 1) | <= 2. setting is less than or equal to 2.
Offset
Illegal input. The offset field contains a blank, Set the offset field to a value in
Input a value from (-99.9999 to non-numeric value, or a value the displayed range.
99.9999) *. outside the setting range.
Tolerance upper/lower limit
Illegal input. The tolerance upper/lower limit Set the tolerance upper/lower
Input a value from (-99.9999 to fields contain a blank, non- limit fields to a value in the
99.9999) *. numeric value, or a value outside displayed range.
the setting range.

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 Error message Cause Correction
Set so the lower limit < upper The lower limit for the tolerance is Set the tolerance lower limit to a
limit. set to a value greater than the value that is less than the upper
upper limit. limit.
Tolerance hysteresis
Illegal input. The tolerance hysteresis field Set the tolerance hysteresis field
Input a value from (0 to 99.9999) *. contains a blank, non-numeric to a value in the displayed range.
value, or a value outside the
setting range.
Set so that the (upper limit - lower The tolerance hysteresis field is Set the tolerance hysteresis to a
limit) > hysteresis. set to a value greater than the positive value that is less than the
tolerance measuring range tolerance upper limit - lower limit.
A Analog scaling measurement data
(upper limit - lower limit).

Illegal input. The analog scaling measurement Set the analog scaling
Input a value from (-99.9999 to data field contains a blank, non- measurement data field to a
99.9999) *. numeric value, or a value outside value in the displayed range.
the setting range.
Measurement data 1 and The measurement data 1 and Set the measurement data 1 and
measurement data 2 cannot be measurement data 2 fields for the measurement data 2 fields for the
set to the same value. analog scaling setting are set to analog scaling setting to a
the same value. different value.
Analog scaling output voltage
Illegal input. The analog scaling output Set the analog scaling output
Input a value from (-10.500 V to voltage field contains a blank, voltage field to a value from -10.5
10.500 V). non-numeric value, or a value to 10.5.
outside the setting range.
Analog scaling in general
Set so that |(output voltage 2 - The slope of the analog scaling Set the measurement data and
output voltage 1) / (measurement setting exceeds the setting output voltage fields so that the
data 2 - measurement data 1) | < range. slope of the analog scaling
10. setting is less than the displayed
value.
* Figures between () will change depending on the value in the "Minimum display unit" setting.

„ Common settings

Error message Cause Correction

Data storage points
Illegal input. The data storage points field Set the data storage points field
Input a value from 1 to (1200000 / contains a blank, 0, or a value to a value from 1 to 65536.
number of storage OUTs). greater than 65536.

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Index Filter .................................................. 3-12
Flow of operation ................................ 3-4
A G
ABLE .................................................. 3-6 Gateway............................................. 3-25
ABLE tuning ................................ 3-6, 3-7
Alarm handling.................................... 3-8 H
Alarm output mode ........................... 3-16 Head selection ..................................... 3-5
Analog output........................... 3-15, 3-21 Head settings ....................................... 3-5
Analog output scaling ....................... 3-15 Hysteresis .......................................... 3-12
Auto transmission.............................. 3-24
Averaging times ................................ 3-12 I A
Initializing programs ......................... 3-28
B Installation ........................................... 2-6
Baud rate ..................................3-24, 3-26 Installing.............................................. 2-6
IP address .................................3-25, 3-26
C
Calculation method ............................. 3-9 L
Common settings............................... 3-16 LASER control group.......................... 3-6
Communication settings.................... 3-26 Launching/Exiting LK Navigator 2..... 2-9
Controller environment settings........ 3-24 Level.................................................... 3-8
Copying programs............................. 3-27 LK-Backup ........................................ 3-40
Cursor information ............................ 3-35 Load settings file ............................... 3-39
Cutoff frequency ............................... 3-12 Load storage data......................3-34, 3-38

D M
Data storage..............................3-20, 3-36 Mask boundary .................................... 3-6
Data storage setting .........3-33, 3-34, 3-37 Mask setting ........................................ 3-6
Detection type ................................... 3-11 Measurement data display ................. 3-29
Download, upload settings ................ 3-23 Measurement mode ........................... 3-11
Downloading, uploading settings...... 3-23 Median................................................. 3-6
Menu bar.............................................. 3-2
E
Environment settings......................... 3-24 N
Error messages and corrective Names and functions ........................... 3-2
action ............................................ A-2 Number of analog output
Ethernet .................................... 3-25, 3-26 channels ....................................... 3-25
Ethernet connection............................. 2-3 Number of heads ............................... 3-25
Exit .................................................... 2-11 Number of OUTs............................... 3-25

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 O Tolerance judgment output mode
Offset .................................................3-13 .......................................................... 3-16
OUT settings........................................3-9
U
OUT to store ......................................3-20
Uninstallation.......................................2-7
P USB....................................................3-26
Panel lock ..........................................3-25 USB connection ........................... 2-2, 2-3
Parity.........................................3-24, 3-26 USB driver installation ........................2-8
PC communication settings ...............3-26
Z
Port ....................................................3-26
Zero....................................................3-30
Program selection ..............................3-25
A Program settings ................................3-27

R
Range ...................................................3-6
Received light waveform display ......3-31
Reset ..................................................3-30
RS-232C ...................................3-24, 3-26
RS-232C connection............................2-5

S
Sampling frequency...........................3-16
Save settings file................................3-39
Scaling ......................................3-13, 3-14
Set from measurement data
............................................... 3-13, 3-14
Settings list ........................................3-22
Simultaneous reset.............................3-30
Simultaneous timing..........................3-30
Simultaneous zero .............................3-30
Smallest display unit..........................3-15
Status display.....................................3-34
Storage interval..................................3-20
Storage points ....................................3-20
Strobe time.........................................3-16
Subnet mask.......................................3-25
Synchronization settings....................3-18

T
Timing ...............................................3-30
Tolerance judgment ...........................3-12

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