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Ultra High-speed・High-precision Laser Displacement Sensor HL-C2

Cautions For Use

This website is a guide to select a suitable product. Be sure to read instruction manual attached to the product prior to its use.
  • Never use this product as a sensing device for personnel protection.
  • In case of using sensing devices for personnel protection, use products which meet laws and standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., for personnel protection applicable in each region or country.
  • Do not use in environments with flammable gases. Usage may cause an explosion.
  • Do not operate products using methods other than those described in the instruction manual included with each product. Control or adjustment through procedures other than those specified may cause hazardous laser radiation exposure.
  • The following labels are attached to the products. Handle each product according to the instruction given on the warning label.
  • Types which comply with FDA regulations have an English label applied based on those FDA regulations.
  • HL-C201AE(-MK) / HL-C201AE-SP2(M) / HL-C201AE-SP3(M)

    This product is classified as a Class 1 Laser Product in IEC / JIS standards. Do not look at the laser beam through optical devices such as a lens.

       

    HL-C203BE(-MK) / HL-C205BE(-MK) / HL-C208BE(-MK) / HL-C211BE(-MK) / HL-C235BE(-MK)

    This product is classified as a Class 2 Laser Product in IEC / JIS standards. Do not look at the laser beam directly or through optical devices such as a lens.

       

    HL-C205CE(-MK) / HL-C208CE(-MK) / HL-C211CE(-MK) / HL-C235CE(-MK) / HL-C235CE-W(-MK)

    This product is classified as a Class 3R Laser Product in IEC / JIS standards. Never directly look at or touch the laser beam or its reflection.

       

* This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).

  • Do not use outside of specification ranges for ratings, environmental conditions, etc. Abnormal heat or smoke generation may occur.
  • Do not disassemble or modify these products. Electrical shock or smoke generation may occur.
  • Connect electrical wires securely with terminal screws. Imperfect connections may cause abnormal heat or smoke generation.
  • Do not touch the terminal while power is being supplied to the product. Electrical shock may occur.

This product complies with CE Marking when used together with a controller and programmable display unit that are in compliance with CE Marking. Likewise, the product complies with UKCA Marking when used together with a controller and programmable display unit that are in compliance with UKCA Marking.

Exports of models with a minimum resolution of under 0.25 μm 0.010 mil fall under Japanese Export Control, which is defined by “Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act”.
Therefore, anyone who wishes to export or transfer these products outside of Japan is required to obtain the necessary license from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
Also, these products fall under international export control regulations, such as Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines 1.B.3.b.1 and Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) 2.B.6.b.1.a, and are objects of the regulation. Please comply with the export control in each country.
Note: These products are introduced to limited countries only. Please contact our office for details.

Warming up time

  • To ensure the performance of the product, before use allow at least 30 minutes of warming up after turning on the power.

Safety standards for laser beam products

  • A laser beam can harm human being’s eyes, skin, etc., because of its high energy density. IEC and JIS have classified laser products according to the degree of hazard and the stipulated safety requirements. (Refer to p.1593~ for information about laser beam.)

Safe use of laser products

  • For the purpose of preventing users from suffering injuries by laser products, IEC 60825-1(Safety of laser products). Please check the standards before use.
    (Refer to p.1593~ for information about laser beam.)

Fuctional description

Sensor head

Sensor head

  Description Function
Laser emission indicator
(Green LED)
Lights up during laser emission.
Measurement range indicator
(Yellow LED)
Lights up when the target reaches the approximate center of the measurement.
Blinks when the target enters within the measurement range.
Turns off the light when the target goes out of the measurement range.
Light emitter Emits the laser light.
Light receiver Receives the laser specular light from a measurement target.
Warning label Shows the laser emission position.
Please read carefully before use.

Controller

<RS-232C-compatible>
HL-C2C□

Controller <Ethernet-compatible> HL-C21C□
  Description Function
POWER
indicator
Lights up in green when electricity is provided to the controller.
ALM1 (Alarm)
indicator
Abnormal condition indicator for OUT1.
Lights up in red during dark status (poor light intensity) of OUT1 or the sensor head is in unconnected status.
ALM2 (Alarm)
indicator
Abnormal condition indicator for OUT2.
Lights up in red during dark status (poor light intensity) of OUT2 or the sensor head is in unconnected status.
LASER A indicator Lights up in green during the laser radiation of Head A.
LASER B indicator Lights up in green during the laser radiation of Head B.
Analog output
terminal
Terminal for analog data output.
Laser control
terminal
Stops laser emission in case of short-circuiting.
Remote interlock
terminal
Stops laser emission when its opened.
Ethernet
connector
Equipped on HL-C21C□ models. Used for Ethernet communication with controllers.
USB connector Used for communication with PC using USB.
Console connection
connector
Used for connecting the mini console.
RS-232C
connector
Equipped on HL-C2C□ models. Used for RS-232C communication with controllers.
I/O terminal Terminal for various I/O and memory change.
Power terminal Terminal for power supply to the controller.
Sensor head A
connection
connector
Controller recognizes a sensor head which is connected to this connector as “Sensor head A” and starts operation.
Sensor head B
connection
connector
Controller recognizes a sensor head which is connected to this connector as “Sensor head B”and starts operation.
DIN rail mounting hook Used for hooking / removing the sensor heads to / from the 35 mm 1.378 in width DIN rail with one-touch simple operation.
Note: In case of connecting one sensor head to the controller, be sure to connect the sensor head to ⑮ the sensor head A connection connector (HEAD A) side. If the sensor head is connected to ⑯ the sensor head B connection connector (HEAD B) side, the measurement cannot be performed.

Beam size

(Unit: mm in)

HL-C201□,HL-C201□,HL-C201□-SP2
HL-C201□-SP2M,HL-C201□-SP3,HL-C201□-SP3M
HL-C203□,HL-C203□-MK,HL-C205□
HL-C205□-MK,HL-C208□,HL-C208□-MK
HL-C211□,HL-C211□-MK,HL-C235□
HL-C235□-MK,HL-C235CE-W
HL-C235CE-WMK

Mutual interference

(Unit: mm in)

  • When installing two or more sensor heads side by side, mutual interference will not occur if the laser spots from other sensor heads do not fall within the shaded areas in the figure below. When connecting two sensor heads to one controller, the mutual interference prevention function can be used. Therefore the measures shown below are not necessary in that case.

HL-C203□,HL-C211□,HL-C235□

Sensor head mounting direction

  • To obtain the greatest precision, the sensor head should be oriented facing the direction of movement of the object’s surface, as shown in the figure below.

Object with variations in material or color

Object with variations in material or color

Rotating object

Rotating object

Object that has large differences in gaps, grooves and colors

Object that has large differences in gaps and grooves

Safety standards for laser beam products

  • A laser beam can harm human being’s eyes, skin, etc., because of its high energy density. IEC has classified laser products according to the degree of hazard and the stipulated safety requirements. The HL-C2 series is classified as Class 1 / Class 2 / Class 3R laser.

Others

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

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