Keyence LS-Navigator User Manual

Setting and Support Software LS-H1Wfor LS-7600/7000 SeriesLS-NavigatorUser’s ManualRead this manual before using the system in order to obtain full pe

1LS-Navigator-M-NO1-E1-21-1 LS-Navigator OverviewThis chapter describes the functions and setting conditions for the LS-Navigator.1. Receives program

11-3LS-Navigator-M-NO1-E1-1 LS-Navigator Overview1. Reads and backs up the settings for all 16 programs on the controller (all of the parameters for

1LS-Navigator-M-NO1-E1-41-1 LS-Navigator OverviewThe measured values that are received from the controller can be transferred to an Excel sheet with t

11-5LS-Navigator-M-NO1-E1-2 System EnvironmentThe following system requirements are necessary to use LS-Navigator.*1 Home Premium, Professional, and U

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22-1LS-Navigator-M-NO2-EGetting StartedThis chapter describes how to connect the computer and the controller,and how to install or uninstall LS-Naviga

2LS-Navigator-M-NO2-E2-22-1Connecting the Controller and the ComputerThis section describes how to connect the controller and the computer by using RS

22-3LS-Navigator-M-NO2-E2-2 InstallingThis section describes the procedures for installing LS-Navigator to a computer.This procedure describes how to

2LS-Navigator-M-NO2-E2-42-2 Installing4 Enter the information into [User Name] and [Company Name], and then click on the [Next] button.The [Destinatio

22-5LS-Navigator-M-NO2-E2-2 Installing7 The program is installed.8 When installation finishes, the [InstallShield Wizard Completed] window appears. Cl

2LS-Navigator-M-NO0-JSafety PrecautionsThis manual describes the functions and usage for LS-Navigator, the setting and support software LS-H1W forLS-7

2LS-Navigator-M-NO2-E2-62-3 UninstallingThis section describes the procedures for uninstalling LS-Navigator from a computer.This procedure describes h

33-1LS-Navigator-M-NO3-ENames and Functions ofParts of the WindowThis chapter describes the names and functionsof each part of the LS-Navigator window

3LS-Navigator-M-NO3-E3-23-1 Main WindowThis section describes the main window.Names and functions of parts of the main windowCopy and pasteCopies and

33-3LS-Navigator-M-NO3-E3-2 Menu BarThis section describes the command names and the functions for each menu in the menu bar.File menuView menuCommuni

3LS-Navigator-M-NO3-E3-43-2 Menu BarSettings menu Excel transfer menu Help Command name Function Reference pageChange connection Change the model of t

33-5LS-Navigator-M-NO3-E3-3 Tool BarThis section describes the names and functions of each tool in the tool bar.Connection Measurement view Excel tr

3LS-Navigator-M-NO3-E3-63-3 Tool BarRestore settings Communication settings Tool name Function Reference pageRestore settings Restores all of the sett

44-1LS-Navigator-M-NO4-EOperation Flow from Startupto ShutdownThis chapter describes the basic flow of operations for the LS-Navigator from startup to

4LS-Navigator-M-NO4-E4-24-1 Basic Flow of OperationsThe following chart shows the flow of operations for the LS-Navigator from startup to shutdown.Ope

44-3LS-Navigator-M-NO4-E4-2 Basic Procedures for OperationThis chapter describes the basic procedures for operation for the LS-Navigator from startup

1LS-Navigator-M-NO0-ETerms of the Software License AgreementLS-Navigator is available to you provided that you agree with the following license agreem

4LS-Navigator-M-NO4-E4-44-2 Basic Procedures for Operation3 Select the model of the controller connected to the computer from the following options.LS

44-5LS-Navigator-M-NO4-E4-2 Basic Procedures for Operation5 Perform necessary actions such as displaying the measurement values, sending or receiving

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55-1LS-Navigator-M-NO5-EOperating and SettingFunctionsThis chapter describes how to operate the functions and perform settings in the LS-Navigator.5-1

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-25-1Setting and Changing the ConnectionThis section describes how to set and change the controller connected to the computer.1

55-3LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-2 Reading and Saving Setting FilesThis section describes how to read setting files from the computer and save files to the c

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-45-2 Reading and Saving Setting Files1 Select [Save file] from the [File] menu.Or click on the [Save file] button in the parame

55-5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-3 Setting and Changing UnitsSet the same values for [Units] and [Minimum display unit] on LS-Navigator as for the controller

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-65-4 Viewing the Measurement ValueThe measurement values that are measured on the controller can be monitored in real time on t

55-7LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-5Sending, Receiving, and Initializing SettingsThis section describes how to send and receive setting files between the compu

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5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-85-5 Sending, Receiving, and Initializing Settings4 Click on the [Close] button to complete the process.1 Select [Receive setti

55-9LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-5 Sending, Receiving, and Initializing SettingsWhen the communication is complete, the [Parameter update results] window app

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-105-6Backing up or Restoring All SettingsThis section describes how to back up or restore all 16 programs and environment setti

55-11LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-6 Backing up or Restoring All Settings1 Select [Restore settings] from the [Communication] menu.Or click on the [Restore se

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-125-7Setting RS-232C Communication ConditionsThis section describes how to set the same RS-232C communication conditions on LS-

55-13LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-7 Setting RS-232C Communication Conditions3 Click on the [Setting wizard] button in the [Communication settings] dialog.[Se

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-145-7 Setting RS-232C Communication Conditions5 Select the port for RS-232C communication.Select between COM1 to COM8 from the

55-15LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-7 Setting RS-232C Communication Conditions7 Click on the [Next] button.A message appears on the [Setting Wizard], instructi

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-165-7 Setting RS-232C Communication ConditionsFor the LS-7000 seriesThe following steps describe the different methods for chec

55-17LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-7 Setting RS-232C Communication Conditions8 Check that the [D-MODE] setting on the controller is [NORMAL], and then click o

3LS-Navigator-M-NO0-EOrganization of the ManualGetting StartedLS-Navigator OverviewThis chapter describes the key functions, the conditions for use, a

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-185-8Verifying and Changing the Program No.This section describes how to change and verify the program No. that is read by the

55-19LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-9Transferring the Measurement Values to ExcelThis section describes how to transfer measurement values that are read from t

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-205-9 Transferring the Measurement Values to Excel3 Click on the [Start logging] button.The dialog for the selected logging met

55-21LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-9 Transferring the Measurement Values to ExcelFor trigger loggingAfter clicking on the [Start receiving data] button, data

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-225-10Setting the Measurement Conditions for the ProgramThis section describes how to set the measurement conditions for [Limit

55-23LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-10 Setting the Measurement Conditions for the Program1 Click on the [Calibration] tab in the program setting area.The [Cali

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-245-10 Setting the Measurement Conditions for the Program1 Click on the [Area settings] tab in the program setting area.The [Ar

55-25LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-10 Setting the Measurement Conditions for the Program1 Click on the [Output settings] tab in the program setting area.The [

5LS-Navigator-M-NO5-E5-265-10 Setting the Measurement Conditions for the Program1 Click on the [Settings list] tab in the program setting area.A list

AA-1LS-Navigator-M-APP-EAppendixThis chapter describes error messages and shortcut keys.1Error Message List ...

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LS-Navigator-M-APP-EA-2A1 Error Message ListThis section describes information about the displayed error messages that appear when an error occurs.Dur

A-3LS-Navigator-M-APP-E1 Error Message ListASaving and reading settingsOutput settingsLimit settingsSettings listReference: An error message may be di

LS-Navigator-M-APP-EA-4A2 Shortcut Key ListThis section provides the shortcut keys that can be used on LS-Navigator.Menu Submenu Shortcut keys Operati

A-5LS-Navigator-M-APP-EA3 IndexAAnalog voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26Area settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LS-Navigator-M-APP-EA-63 IndexASSave file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4SEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Revision HistoryCreation date Version number Contents of revisionMay, 2006 First editionDecember, 2007 Second edition Windows Vista supported.December

WARRANTIES AND DISCLAIMERS(1) KEYENCE warrants the Products to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the d

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5LS-Navigator-M-NO0-ETable of ContentsSafety PrecautionsTerms of the Software License Agreement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LS-Navigator-M-NO0-E6Chapter 5 Operating and Setting Functions5-1 Setting and Changing the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11-1LS-Navigator-M-NO1-ELS-Navigator OverviewThis chapter describes the key functions, the setting conditions,and the system environment for the LS-Na