187 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor Amplifier Built-in

HG-C SERIES
■■General terms and conditions.............. F-3 ■■Selection guide.............................. P.169~
FIBER Related Information
SENSORS   Glossary of terms / General precautions.P.1549~ / P.1552~ ■■About laser beam........................ P.1593~
LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC Recognition
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
Conforming to
SAFETY LIGHT FDA regulations
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS This product is classified as a
INDUCTIVE Class 2 Laser Product under
PROXIMITY
SENSORS IEC / JIS / GB standards and
FDA regulations. Do not look
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS at the laser beam directly or
through an optical system
SENSOR
OPTIONS such as a lens.
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING * This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11
UNITS Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, issued by
CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under
WIRE-SAVING the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global Test input PNP output Timer
CONTROL type available
DEVICES
LASER

Reliable detection in repeatability 10 μm 0.394 mil

MARKERS

PLC

HUMAN MACHINE Overwhelmingly stable

INTERFACES
ENERGY Fitted with a precise CMOS image sensor and an original algorithm
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS Thanks to a precise CMOS image sensor,
it is now possible to perform highly precise CMOS sensor
FA COMPONENTS
measurements in the order of 1/100 mm Example: HG-C1030(-P)

MACHINE VISION
0.0003 in. The existing adjustable range
SYSTEMS reflective sensors cannot achieve such Emitting
accuracy. element
UV CURING
SYSTEMS

Repeatability 10 μｍ (0.394 mil) Emitter lens Receiver lens

[HG-C1030(-P)]
Selection
Guide 20 μm
Amplifier
Built-in 0.787 mil
Amplifier-
separated Conveyor

EX-L200
HG-C
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
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APPLICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

Detecting warpage of a circuit board Checking for overlappedlead frames Judging front or back of cover of electric parts LASER
SENSORS

PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
Checking for presence of packing Checking for presence of O ring Detecting a seam (overlap) of functional sheet USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
MARKERS

PLC
Compact and light-weight
HUMAN MACHINE
The HG-C series is the smallest CMOS laser sensor in industry *. W20 × H44 × D25 mm W0.787 × H1.732 × INTERFACES
D0.984 in, 35 g approx. (without cable) ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
* As of May 2015, in-company survey. SOLUTIONS

A new optical system Controlling the dispenser head  ontrolling the mounter head
C FA COMPONENTS
with a built-in mirror height height
MACHINE VISION
In general, more accurate and SYSTEMS
stable measurements can be
UV CURING
obtained by increasing the SYSTEMS
optical path length between the
light-receiving part and the light
receiving element (CMOS), but
this also increases the sensor
depth and the sensor body gets Selection
Guide
bigger. Amplifier
The HG-C series sensors Built-in
Amplifier-
incorporating a new optical separated
system with a built-in mirror
provides smaller sensor depth
EX-L200
as well as higher measurement
accuracy equivalent to HG-C
displacement sensors.
Controlling the parallel link robot Installable on a food packaging
HG-C series
height line where water splashes (IP67)

25 mm
0.984 in

Built-in mirror

Remove water droplets on detection surface to

achieve correct measurement.
 HG-C SERIES
189 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS An aluminum die-cast enclosure protects
LASER
from strain and heat
SENSORS
A light-weight but strong die-cast aluminum enclosure
PHOTOELECTRIC has been adopted. A compact, solid body enclosure
SENSORS
reduces the impact of strain and heat on the
MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC measurement accuracy.
SENSORS
AREA
SENSORS
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS
Aluminum die-cast
enclosure
SENSOR
OPTIONS
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
Long distance measurement
STATIC Measurement center 400 mm 15.748 in type HG-C1400(-P) and 200 mm 7.874 in type HG-C1200(-P) are available.
CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER Detecting on-vehicle seats Judging front or back of cover of
MARKERS
cast parts
PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS

MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS

UV CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in Measurement of a remaining Detecting parts through a viewing
Amplifier- functional sheet port
separated

EX-L200
HG-C
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
190

Equipped with 0 to +5 V analog output and The value can be measured with ・Linearity: ±0.1% F.S.* FIBER
SENSORS
4 to 20 mA analog current output a distance measurement sensor. ・Temperature characteristics: 0.03％F.S./℃
LASER
SENSORS
*HG-C1030(-P) / HG-C1050(-P) / HG-C1100(-P)
PHOTOELECTRIC
The sensor not only indicates measured values in mm but also produces analog outputs. Various calculations and SENSORS
storage (logging) can be performed when output is taken into a PLC + analog unit. MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
PLC ■ Linearity characteristics SENSORS
＋Ｖ ・FP0R-C10 control unit [Typical example: HG-C1030(-P)] AREA
SENSORS
0V (with RS232C port)
AFP0RC10CRS 0.4 SAFETY LIGHT
External inputs
CURTAINS /
Control outputs ・A/D converter unit with SAFETY COMPONENTS
Analog outputs input channels PRESSURE /
0.2

（ ）
(terminal block type) FLOW
Selectable either

Error (% F.S.)
AFP0RAD8 SENSORS
analog voltage output 0 to +5 V or
INDUCTIVE
analog current output 4 to 20 mA 0.0 PROXIMITY
Programmable
Analog ground controller FP0R SENSORS
(shielded) PARTICULAR
-0.2 USE SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS
-0.4
-5 -2.5 0 2.5 5 SIMPLE
-0.197 -0.098 0.098 0.197 WIRE-SAVING
(Measurement center distance) UNITS
Measuring distance L (mm in) WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
LASER
Measuring the hoop slack Measuring the insertion depth of MARKERS
an actuator
PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS

MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS

UV CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Measuring the thickness of a Measuring the thickness of a part Amplifier-
panel separated

EX-L200
Connected HG-C
to PLCs

Connected to PLCs
 HG-C SERIES
191 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
Useful functions
LASER Teaching & window comparator mode
SENSORS
With an object below the sensor, press the TEACH key to set the valid range for distances via threshold values.
PHOTOELECTRIC There are 3 methods for setting the valid range: 1-point, 2-point, and 3-point teaching.
SENSORS
MICRO 1-point teaching 2-point teaching 3-point teaching
PHOTOELECTRIC
Set to Light-ON Set to Light-ON Set to Light-ON
SENSORS
TEACH TEACH
AREA ② OFF ③
OFF Reference
SENSORS Threshold Threshold
point 3
TEACH value value OFF
SAFETY LIGHT ① TEACH ON TEACH Threshold value
CURTAINS / ON ① ② Reference
Reference point
Distance

Distance

Distance
SAFETY COMPONENTS ON
Threshold TEACH point 2
PRESSURE / OFF value ① Threshold value
FLOW Threshold OFF Reference
OFF value
SENSORS point 1
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY Sensing Lower limit Upper limit Sensing Sensing Sensing
SENSORS object present sensing object sensing object object A object B object C

PARTICULAR
USE SENSORS Perform 1-point teaching and the threshold Press TEACH once for the lower (first point) and This is the method to set the threshold range by
range is set for the distance from the reference once for the upper limit (second point). conducting the teaching at 3 points (sensing object A,
SENSOR
OPTIONS surface of the sensing object. B and C). After teaching, the reference points are
SIMPLE This is used for sensing within the threshold automatically sorted in ascending order (reference
WIRE-SAVING range. point 1, 2 and 3). The thresholds are set at the
UNITS
midpoints between reference point 1 and 2, and 2 and
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS 3, respectively.

MEASUREMENT In addition to the teaching & window

SENSORS
comparator mode, the “rising differential
STATIC mode”, “trailing differential mode” and
CONTROL
DEVICES “normal sensing mode” are available.
In normal sensing mode, “2-point teaching”
LASER
MARKERS as basic teaching and “limit teaching,”
which is useful for very small objects and
backgrounds, are possible.
PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
INTERFACES
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA COMPONENTS
Timer setting function
The time mode options are “OFF-delay timer,” “ON-delay timer,” “One-shot timer” and “no timer.” The counting time is
MACHINE VISION fixed to 5 ms.
SYSTEMS

UV CURING OFF-delay timer

SYSTEMS Sensing Function: Extends output signals by 5 ms.
level
Usage: Appropriate in case a connected device is slow to
respond and ON time is required to extend.
OFF-delay
5ms 5ms
Selection timer ON-delay timer
Guide
Amplifier Function: Overrides output signals for 5 ms after detection.
Built-in
Amplifier- ON-delay Usage: Convenient way to override temporary signals and
separated 5ms 5ms
timer control with a time lag.

EX-L200 One-shot timer

One-shot
HG-C 5ms 5ms Function: Sends output signals for only 5 ms after detection.
timer
Usage: Useful when the signal duration needs to be
constant to meet inputs from a connected device.
Timer period: 5 ms (fixed) This mode is also used to extend temporary signals
by a desired length of time.
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
192

FIBER
SENSORS
Zero set function External input setting function LASER
SENSORS
This function compulsorily sets the measured value to One of four functions, “zero setting function,” “teaching
“zero.” The zero point can be set at a desired value. function,” “emission stopping function” and “trigger PHOTOELECTRIC
SENSORS
It is useful when measuring steps or tolerance with function” can be assigned to an external input line.
reference to the height of a sensing object. MICRO
PHOTOELECTRIC
Assign any one. SENSORS

＋V Zero set AREA

SENSORS

0V Teaching SAFETY LIGHT

CURTAINS /
External Emission stop SAFETY COMPONENTS
input PRESSURE /
Trigger FLOW
Control SENSORS
Keep pressing both keys for 3 seconds. output INDUCTIVE
* The zero set indicator (yellow) will turn ON while the zero set is valid. Analog output PROXIMITY

（　 ）
* When the zero set function is executed while the peak hold function or 　Selectable either SENSORS
the bottom hold function is valid, the held measurement value is reset. 　analog voltage output 0 to +5V or PARTICULAR
* When the display setting is set to offset, the zero set function cannot be 　analog current output 4 to 20 mA USE SENSORS
set. Analog ground (shielded)
SENSOR
OPTIONS
Display setting function SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
How to indicate measured values of the moving sensed object can be chosen from three options, “Normal,” “Invert” UNITS
and “Offset.” WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS
Example: HG-C1050(-P) Outside the Measuring Measurement center Measuring far Outside the
measuring range near point point measuring range MEASUREMENT
SENSORS
Normal

STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
Display setting

LASER
MARKERS
Invert

PLC

HUMAN MACHINE
Offset

INTERFACES
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
■Relation between the setting FA COMPONENTS
　display and the analog output

(
　 In case of analog voltage
　 output ) 5.2 V
5.0 V
Solid line Dashed line
MACHINE VISION
SYSTEMS

・Normal ・Invert UV CURING

・Offset SYSTEMS
2.5 V

0V

Selection
Guide
Amplifier

(
　 In case of analog current
　 output ) 20 mA
Solid line
・Normal
Dashed line
・Invert
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated
12 mA ・Offset

EX-L200
4 mA
HG-C
0 mA
Measuring near point Measurement center Measuring far point
Measuring distance L（mm）

Peak and bottom hold functions Threshold value fine adjustment function
The peak hold function holds the maximum measured Fine adjustment of threshold values can be performed
value which is output and displayed. while measurement is proceeding on the display, and
The bottom hold function holds the minimum measured even after teaching.
value which is output and displayed.
* The peak hold function and the bottom hold function cannot be set at Key lock function
the same time.
* When the zero set function is executed while the peak hold function or This function protects setting conditions from unintentional
the bottom hold function is valid, the held measurement value is reset. changes.
*F
 or other functions and procedures for setting the functions, see “PRO
Mode Setting” from p.196~.
 HG-C SERIES
193 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
ORDER GUIDE
LASER
SENSORS
Measurement center Model No.
Beam diameter
PHOTO- Type Appearance distance and Repeatability
(Note) NPN output PNP output
ELECTRIC
SENSORS
measurement range
MICRO Measurement
PHOTO- 30 ± 5 mm 10 μm ø50 μm 1.969 mil
ELECTRIC center 30mm
1.181 ± 0.197 in 0.394 mil approx.
HG-C1030 HG-C1030-P
SENSORS 1.181 in type
AREA Measurement
SENSORS 50 ± 15 mm 30 μm ø70 μm 2.756 mil
center 50mm
1.969 ± 0.591 in 1.181 mil approx.
HG-C1050 HG-C1050-P
SAFETY LIGHT 1.969 in type
CURTAINS /
SAFETY Measurement
COMPONENTS 100 ± 35 mm 70 μm ø120 μm 4.724 mil
PRESSURE /
center 100mm
3.937 ± 1.328 in 2.756 mil approx.
HG-C1100 HG-C1100-P
FLOW 3.937 in type
SENSORS
Measurement
INDUCTIVE 200 ± 80 mm 200 μm ø300 μm 11.811 mil
PROXIMITY center 200mm
7.874 ± 3.150 in 7.874 mil approx.
HG-C1200 HG-C1200-P
SENSORS 7.874 in type
PARTICULAR 300 μm 11.811 mil
USE Measurement
SENSORS 400 ± 200 mm (Measuring distance 200 to 400 mm 7.874 to 15.748 in) ø500 μm 19.685 mil
center 400mm
15.748 ± 7.874 in 800 μm 31.496 mil approx.
HG-C1400 HG-C1400-P
SENSOR 15.748 in type
OPTIONS (Measuring distance 400 to 600 mm 15.748 to 23.622 in)

SIMPLE
Note: This is the size in the measurement center distance. These values were defined by using 1/e2 (13.5% approx.) of the center light intensity.
WIRE-SAVING Due to leak light outside the specified area, the reflectance around the detecting point may be higher than at the point and this may affect the measurement
UNITS value.
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASURE-
MENT
SENSORS
OPTIONS
STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES
Simple mounting bracket
Designation Model No. Description • MS-HG-01
LASER
MARKERS
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Simple mounting
PLC MS-HG-01 Foot angled mounting bracket Two M3 (length 25 mm 0.984 in)
bracket (Note) screws with washers (SPCC) are
attached.
HUMAN
MACHINE
Note: Due to the simple mounting bracket, the sensing characteristics may not be hold depending
INTERFACES on the installation condition, in case of the purposes for acquiring the displacement data and
a fine detecting.
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated

EX-L200

HG-C
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
194

SPECIFICATIONS FIBER
SENSORS

LASER

Type Measurement center Measurement center Measurement center Measurement center Measurement center SENSORS
30mm type 50mm type 100mm type 200mm type 400mm type PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
NPN output HG-C1030 HG-C1050 HG-C1100 HG-C1200 HG-C1400
Model No.

SENSORS
Item PNP output HG-C1030-P HG-C1050-P HG-C1100-P HG-C1200-P HG-C1400-P MICRO
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive SENSORS
Measurement center distance 30 mm 1.181 in 50 mm 1.969 in 100 mm 3.937 in 200 mm 7.874 in 400 mm 15.748 in AREA
SENSORS
Measurement range ±5 mm 0.197 in ±15 mm 0.591 in ±35 mm 1.328 in ±80 mm 3.150 in ±200 mm 7.874 in
300 μm 11.811 mil SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
(Measuring distance 200 to 400 mm 7.874 to 15.748 in) SAFETY
Repeatability 10 μm 0.394 mil 30 μm 1.181 mil 70 μm 2.756 mil 200 μm 7.874 mil COMPONENTS
800 μm 31.496 mi
PRESSURE /
(Measuring distance 400 to 600 mm 15.748 to 23.622 in) FLOW
±0.2 % F.S. SENSORS
(Measuring distance 200 to 400 mm 7.874 to 15.748 in) INDUCTIVE
Linearity ±0.1 % F.S. ±0.2 % F.S. PROXIMITY
±0.3 % F.S. SENSORS
(Measuring distance 400 to 600 mm 15.748 to 23.622 in)
PARTICULAR
Temperature characteristic 0.03 % F.S./°C USE
SENSORS
Light source Red semiconductor laser Class 2 [IEC / JIS / GB / FDA (Note 2)] Max. output: 1 mW, emission peak wavelength: 655 nm 0.026 mil
ø50 μm 1.969 mil ø70 μm 2.756 mil ø120 μm 4.724 mil ø300 μm 11.811 mil ø500 μm 19.685 mil SENSOR
Beam diameter (Note 3) OPTIONS
approx. approx. approx. approx. approx.
Supply voltage 12 to 24 V DC ±10 %, Ripple P-P 10 % or less SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
Power consumption 40 mA or less (at 24 V DC supply voltage), 65 mA or less (at 12 V DC supply voltage) UNITS
<NPN output type> <PNP output type> WIRE-SAVING
NPN open-collector transistor PNP open-collector transistor SYSTEMS

Control output • Maximum sink current: 50 mA • Maximum source current: 50 mA

MEASURE-
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to 0V) • Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (Between control output to +V) MENT
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA sink current) • Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 50 mA source current) SENSORS
• Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less • Leakage current: 0.1 mA or less STATIC
Output operation Switchable between either Light-ON or Dark-ON CONTROL
DEVICES
Short-circuit protection Incorporated (auto reset type)
LASER
Analog voltage output Analog current output MARKERS
Analog output • Output range: 0 to +5 V (at alarm: +5.2 V) • Output range: 4 to 20 mA (at alarm: 0 mA)
• Output impedance: 100 Ω • Load impedance: 300 Ω or less PLC
Response time Switchable between 1.5 ms / 5 ms / 10 ms
<NPN output type> <PNP output type> HUMAN
MACHINE
NPN non-contact input PNP non-contact input INTERFACES
• Input conditions  • Input conditions 
External input Invalid: +8 V to +V DC or Open  Invalid: 0 to +0.6 V DC or Open  ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
Valid: 0 to +1.2 V DC Valid: +4 V to +V DC SOLUTIONS
• Input impedance:10 kΩ approx. • Input impedance: 10 kΩ approx.
FA
Pollution degree 2 COMPONENTS
Ambient altitude 2,000 m 6561.680 ft or less MACHINE
VISION
Protection IP67 (IEC) SYSTEMS
Ambient temperature -10 to +45 °C -14 to 113 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed), Storage: -20 to +60 °C -4 to 140 °F
Environmental

UV
CURING
Ambient humidity 35 to 85 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
resistance

SYSTEMS
Ambient illuminance Incandescent light: 3,000 ℓx or less at the light-receiving face
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (period: 1 min.) frequency, 1.5 mm 0.059 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 500 m/s2 acceleration (50 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Cable 5-core composite cable, 2 m 6.5617 ft long Selection
Cable extension Guide
Extension up to total 10 m 32.808 ft is possible with 0.3 mm2, or more, cable.
Amplifier
Material Enclosure: Aluminum die-cast, Front cover: Acrylic Built-in
Weight Amplifier-
Net weight: 35 g approx. (without cable), 85 g approx. (including cable) separated
Notes: 1) Supply voltage: 24 V DC, ambient temperature: +20 °C +68 °F, response time: 10 ms, and analog output value of measurement center distance are used for
unspecified measurement conditions. The subject is white ceramics.
2) 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 EX-L200
Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
3) This is the size in the measurement center distance. These values were defined by using 1/e2 (13.5% approx.) of the center light intensity. Due to leak light outside HG-C
the specified area, the reflectance around the detecting point may be higher than at the point and this may affect the measurement value.
 HG-C SERIES
195 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
I/O CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
LASER
SENSORS NPN output type PNP output type
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Color code Color code
SENSORS
MICRO (Brown) +V (Brown) +V
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC Load 50 mA max. *1
SENSORS (Pink) External input External
＋ input ＋

Sensor circuit
Sensor circuit

12 to 24 V DC (Black) Control output 12 to 24 V DC

AREA (Black) Control output *1 －
SENSORS ±10 % － ±10 %
External (Pink) External input
SAFETY LIGHT 50 mA max. input Load
(Blue) 0 V (Blue) 0 V
CURTAINS /
SAFETY (Gray) Analog output
COMPONENTS (Gray) Analog output
Analog Analog
PRESSURE / (Shield) Analog ground (AGND) input (Shield) Analog ground (AGND) input
FLOW AGND device AGND device
SENSORS
Internal circuit User’s circuit Internal circuit User’s circuit
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY *1 *1
SENSORS

PARTICULAR Non-voltage contact or NPN open-collector transistor Non-voltage contact or PNP open-collector transistor
USE
SENSORS
• External input • External input
or Invalid: +8 V to +V DC or open or Invalid: 0 to +0.6 V DC or open
SENSOR
OPTIONS Valid: 0 to +1.2 V DC Valid: +4 V to +V DC
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

WIRE-SAVING
SENSING CHARACTERISTICS (TYPICAL)
SYSTEMS
0.4 0.4 0.4
MEASURE-
MENT
Linearity
SENSORS
- + 0.2 0.2 0.2
Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)
STATIC
CONTROL Sensor
DEVICES
0.0 0.0 0.0
LASER
MARKERS
L
Sensing object -0.2 -0.2 -0.2
PLC (white ceramic)

HUMAN -0.4 -0.4 -0.4

MACHINE -5 -2.5 0 2.5 5 -15 -7.5 0 7.5 15 -35 -17.5 0 17.5 35
INTERFACES HG-C1030（-P） -0.197 -0.098 （-P）
HG-C1050 0.098 0.197 -0.591 -0.295 HG-C1100 （-P）
0.295 0.591 -1.378 -0.689 0.689 1.378
(Measurement center distance) (Measurement center distance) (Measurement center distance)
ENERGY
MANAGEMENT Measuring distance L (mm in) Measuring distance L (mm in) Measuring distance L (mm in)
SOLUTIONS 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4

FA
COMPONENTS
+ - 0.2
+ 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

MACHINE
ensor VISION Sensor Sensor
SYSTEMS
0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
UV
CURING
L
SYSTEMS L
nsing object -0.2
Sensing object -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2
ite ceramic) (white ceramic)

-0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4

-5 -2.5 -50 -2.5
2.5 0-5
5 2.5
-2.5 -15 50 -7.52.5 -150 5 -7.5 7.5 -15
015 7.5 -35150 -17.57.5 -350 15 -17.5
-7.5 17.5 -35
035 -17.5
17.5 350 17.5 35
-0.197 -0.098 -0.197 0.098
-0.098 -0.197
0.197 0.098
-0.098-0.591 0.098-0.591
0.197 -0.295 0.197
-0.295
0.295 -0.591
0.591 0.295 -1.378
-0.295 0.591 -0.689 -1.378
0.295 -0.689
0.591 0.689 -1.378
1.378 -0.689
0.689 1.378 0.689 1.378
Selection (Measurement center
(Measurement
distance) center
(Measurement
distance) center
(Measurement
distance)center
(Measurement
distance) center
(Measurement
distance) (Measurement
center distance)center
(Measurement
distance) center
(Measurement
distance) center distance)
Guide
Measuring distance L (mm in)
Measuring distanceMeasuring
L (mm in) distance
Measuring in) Measuring
L (mm distance L (mm in)distanceMeasuring
L (mm in) distance
Measuring
L (mmdistance
in) Measuring
L (mm in)distanceMeasuring
L (mm in) distance L (mm in)
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated HG-C1200（-P） HG-C1400（-P）
0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
EX-L200

HG-C
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

Error (% F.S.)

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

-0.2 -0.2 -0.2 -0.2

-0.4 -0.4 -0.4 -0.4

-80 -40 -80
0 -40
40 080 40 -20080 -100 -200
0 -100
100 200
0 100 200
-3.150 -1.575 -3.150 -1.575
1.575 3.150 1.575 -7.874
3.150 -3.937 -7.874 -3.937
3.937 7.874 3.937 7.874
(Measurement center
(Measurement
distance) center distance) (Measurement center
(Measurement
distance) center distance)
Measuring distance L (mm in)distance L (mm in)
Measuring Measuring
Measuring distance L (mm in)distance L (mm in)
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
196

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1552~ for general precautions and p.1593~ for information about laser beam. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
SENSORS
• This catalog is only provided to help choose a product • This product is classified as a Class 2 Laser
and the user’s guide attached to the product must be Product under IEC / JIS / GB standards and PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
read before use. FDA* regulations. Do not look at the laser SENSORS
MICRO
beam directly or through an optical system PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• Never use this product as a sensing device such as a lens. SENSORS

for personnel protection. • The warning label (English) is attached to AREA

SENSORS
• In case of using sensing devices for personnel the product. Handle the product according
protection, use products which meet laws and to the instruction given on the warning label. SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /

standards, such as OSHA, ANSI or IEC etc., (The warning labels in Japanese and Chinese SAFETY
COMPONENTS

for personnel protection applicable in each are packed with the sensor.) PRESSURE /
FLOW
region or country. SENSORS

INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY
SENSORS
• Do not operate products using methods other PARTICULAR
than the ones described in the instruction USE
SENSORS
manual included with each product. Control
or adjustment through procedures other than SENSOR
OPTIONS
the ones specified may cause hazardous * 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
laser radiation exposure. Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
UNITS

WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

Part description Zero set indicator (Yellow) PRO indicator (Yellow)

MEASURE-
MENT
Digital indicator (Red) SENSORS
Teaching indicator (Yellow)
STATIC
CONTROL
Output operation indicator (Orange) DEVICES

Laser emission indicator (Green) LASER

MARKERS

PLC
TEACH key UP key DOWN key
HUMAN
MACHINE
PRO mode setting Item Default setting Description INTERFACES

ENERGY
Set the response time.
Part description Response time
“ ”:High precision 10ms, “ ”: Standard 5ms,
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
setting
“ ”: High speed 1.5ms
FA
PRO indicator COMPONENTS
Output operation Select the control output operation mode.
(Yellow)
setting “ ”: Light-ON, “ ”: Dark-ON MACHINE
VISION
Set the sensing output. SYSTEMS
“ ”: Normal sensing mode UV
“ ”: 1-point teaching (Window comparator mode) CURING
Sensing output SYSTEMS
“ ”: 2-point teaching (Window comparator mode)
setting
“ ”: 3-point teaching (Window comparator mode)
“ ”: Rising differential mode
“ ”: Trailing differential mode
UP key (Select)
Set the output operation of analog output setting.
Analog output Selection
DOWN key (Select) “ ”：Analog voltage output (0 to +5 V) Guide
setting
“ ”：Analog current output (4 to 20 mA) Amplifier
TEACH key (Confirmed) Built-in
HG-C1030 HG-C1050 Set the hysteresis width. Amplifier-
separated
HG-C1030: 0.001 to 5.00 mm 0.00004 to 0.197 in
HG-C1100 HG-C1200 HG-C1050: 0.01 to 15.00 mm 0.00039 to 0.591 in
Hysteresis setting
HG-C1100: 0.02 to 35.00 mm 0.00079 to 1.378 in EX-L200
HG-C1400 HG-C1200: 0.1 to 80.0 mm 0.00394 to 3.150 in
HG-C1400: 0.2 to 200.0 mm 0.00787 to 7.874 in HG-C

Set the external input.

External input
“ ”: Zero set function, “ ”: Teaching function
setting
“ ”: Light emitting stop function, “ ”: Trigger function
Set the timer operation. The timer time is fixed at 5ms.
Timer setting “ ”: No timer, “ ”: OFF-delay timer
“ ”: ON-delay timer, “ ”: One-shot timer
The display of the measured value can be changed.
Display setting
“ ”: Normal, “ ”: Invert,“ ”: Offset
Set the control output and the analogue output operation when a
measurement error occurs (insufficient light intensity, saturation of
Hold setting
light intensity, out of measurement range).
“ ”: Hold OFF, “ ”: Hold ON
The digital display can be set to go OFF when key operation is not performed for 30
ECO setting seconds. Current consumption can be reduced.
“ ”: ECO OFF, “ ”: ECO ON
Return to the default setting (factory setting).
Reset setting
“ ”: Reset NG, “ ”: Reset OK
 HG-C SERIES
197 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1552~ for general precautions and p.1593~ for information about laser beam.

LASER
SENSORS Procedure
PHOTO- Measurement display
ELECTRIC <Arrow description in figures>
SENSORS
MICRO : Press the TEACH key
PHOTO- : Press UP key or DOWN key
ELECTRIC
SENSORS : Press DOWN key
AREA DOWN: Press for 3 seconds
SENSORS
Response time setting High precision Standard High speed
SAFETY LIGHT UP / UP /
CURTAINS / TEACH DOWN DOWN
SAFETY
COMPONENTS
PRESSURE /
FLOW
SENSORS
UP / DOWN
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY Output operation setting Light-ON Dark-ON
SENSORS UP /
TEACH DOWN
PARTICULAR
USE
SENSORS

SENSOR
OPTIONS UP / DOWN 1-point teaching 2-point teaching
SIMPLE Normal sensing Window Window
WIRE-SAVING Sensing output setting mode comparator mode comparator mode
UNITS UP / UP /
TEACH DOWN DOWN
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASURE- UP / UP /
MENT
SENSORS DOWN DOWN
UP / UP /
STATIC DOWN DOWN
CONTROL
DEVICES
UP / DOWN
LASER Trailing Rising 3-point teaching
MARKERS
differential mode differential mode Window
comparator mode
PLC
Analog output setting Analog voltage output Analog current output
HUMAN UP /
MACHINE TEACH DOWN
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS
UP / DOWN
FA
COMPONENTS Hysteresis setting Hysteresis width

MACHINE TEACH UP key : Increases hysteresis width

VISION DOWN key : Decreases hysteresis width
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING UP / DOWN
SYSTEMS
External input setting Zero set function Teaching function Light emitting stop function Trigger function
UP / UP / UP /
TEACH DOWN DOWN DOWN

Selection
Guide UP / DOWN
Amplifier
Built-in Timer setting No timer OFF-delay ON-delay One-shot
Amplifier- UP / UP / UP /
separated TEACH DOWN DOWN DOWN

EX-L200
UP / DOWN
HG-C
Display setting Normal Invert Offset
UP / UP /
TEACH DOWN DOWN

UP / DOWN

Hold setting Hold OFF Hold ON

UP /
TEACH DOWN

Reset setting Reset setting Reset setting

UP /
TEACH DOWN
UP / DOWN

ECO Setting ECO OFF ECO ON

UP /
TEACH DOWN UP / DOWN

Response time setting

UP / DOWN
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
198

PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1552~ for general precautions and p.1593~ for information about laser beam. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
Mounting SENSORS

• When mounting this product, use M3 screws. • Measuring of narrow locations and recesses PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
The tightening torque should be 0.5 N m. • When measuring in narrow locations or inside holes,
SENSORS
MICRO
Please prepare M3 screws separately. mount the product so that optical path from the light- PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
emitting part to light-receiving part is not interrupted. SENSORS
Mounting hole dimensions
AREA
SENSORS
<Correct> <Incorrect>
SAFETY LIGHT
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS

1.457 in
37 mm
PRESSURE /
FLOW
M3 screws SENSORS
(prepare separately) INDUCTIVE
• When mounting the product on a wall PROXIMITY
SENSORS
18 mm
0.709 in • Mount the product as follows, so that the multiple light PARTICULAR
USE
reflections on the wall do not emit to the light-receiving SENSORS

• When mounting the simple mounting bracket (optional) on part. When the reflection factor on a wall is high, it is SENSOR
OPTIONS
this product, the tightening torque should be 0.5 N m or less. effective to use a dull black color.
Plate <Correct> <Incorrect> SIMPLE
WIRE-SAVING
Simple mounting bracket (Accessory for UNITS
MS-HG-01 (Optional) MS-HG-01)
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASURE-
MENT
Others SENSORS

• This product has been developed / produced for industrial use only.
STATIC
CONTROL
M3 (length 25 mm 0.984 in) DEVICES
screws with washers
(Accessory for MS-HG-01)
• Make sure that the power supply is OFF before starting the wiring.
LASER
• If the wiring is performed incorrectly, it will cause a failure. MARKERS

• Do not run the wires together with high-voltage lines or

Note: Due to the simple mounting bracket, the sensing characteristics may power lines, or put them in the same raceway. This can PLC
not be hold depending on the installation condition, in case of the
purposes for acquiring the displacement data and a fine detecting. cause malfunction due to induction. HUMAN
MACHINE
• Verify that the supply voltage variation is within the rating. INTERFACES

Mounting direction • If power is supplied from a commercial switching ENERGY

MANAGEMENT
regulator, ensure that the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of SOLUTIONS
• Direction to a movable body
the power supply is connected to an actual ground. FA
<When there are differences in material and color> COMPONENTS
• If noise generating devices (switching regulators, inverter
• When performing measurements of moving objects with motors, etc.) are used around the sensor mounting area, make MACHINE
VISION
excessively different materials and colors, mount the product sure to connect the frame ground (F.G.) terminal of the device. SYSTEMS

per the following directions to minimize measurement errors. • Do not use this product during the transient state when UV
CURING
SYSTEMS
<Correct> <Incorrect>
the power supply is turned ON.
• Extension up to total 10 m 32.808 ft is possible with
0.3 mm2 , or more, cable.
• Make sure that stress by forcible bend or pulling is not
applied to the sensor cable joint. Selection
Guide
• Take care that the sensor is not directly exposed to Amplifier
Built-in
<Measurement of rotating objects> fluorescent lamp from a rapid-starter lamp or a high frequency Amplifier-
separated
lighting device, as it may affect the sensing performance.
• When measuring rotating objects, mount the product as
follows. Measurement can be performed with minimized • This product is suitable for indoor use only.
EX-L200
effect on the object caused by up / down deflection, • Keep water, oil, fingerprints and etc. which reflect light, or
position deviation and etc. dust, particles or etc. which interrupts the light, away from HG-C
the emitting/receiving surfaces of this product.
<Correct> <Incorrect> If contaminants adhere to the surface, wipe off with a
dust-free soft cloth, or lens cleaning paper.
• Do not use the sensor in locations where there is
excessive vapor, dust or etc. or in an atmosphere where
corrosive gases, etc. is generated.
<When there is a step> • Take care that the product does not come in contact with
oil, grease, organic solvents such as thinner, etc., strong
• When there is a step in the moving object, mount the acid or alkaline.
product as follows. Measurement can be performed with
minimized effect from the edges of the steps. • Make sure to turn OFF the power supply, before cleaning
the light emitting/receiving windows of the sensor head.
<Correct> <Incorrect> • There is a certain deviation in the directionality of this
product. Install the product using a mounting bracket or
similar fitting to allow the adjustment of optical axis.
• The internal memory (nonvolatile) of this product has a service
life. Settings cannot be configured more than 100,000 times.
 HG-C SERIES
199 CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor

FIBER
SENSORS
PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER USE Refer to p.1552~ for general precautions and p.1593~ for information about laser beam.

LASER
SENSORS Error indication
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
• In case of errors, attempt the following measures.
SENSORS
MICRO Error indication Description Remedy
PHOTO-
ELECTRIC
SENSORS <Hold OFF>
Confirm that the sensing distance is within the specification
AREA Insufficient amount of reflected light.
SENSORS range.
<Hold ON> The sensing object is out of the sensing range.
Adjust the installation angle of the sensor.
SAFETY LIGHT Measured value blinks
CURTAINS /
SAFETY
COMPONENTS Flash memory is damaged or is past its life expectancy. Please contact our office.
PRESSURE /
FLOW Load of the sensing output is short-circuited causing an
SENSORS Turn OFF the power and check the load.
over-current to flow.
INDUCTIVE
PROXIMITY The semiconductor laser is damaged or is past its life
SENSORS Please contact our office.
expectancy.
PARTICULAR
USE • When zero set is set, the measurement is not performed
SENSORS • Confirm that the sensing distance is within the specification
normally.
range.
SENSOR • Since the display setting is set to “Offset”, the zero set
OPTIONS • Set the display to any setting except “Offset.”
function can not be used.
SIMPLE Confirm that the sensing distance is within the specification
WIRE-SAVING During teaching, the measurement is not performed normally.
UNITS range.
WIRE-SAVING
SYSTEMS

MEASURE- System error Please contact our office.

MENT
SENSORS

STATIC
CONTROL
DEVICES

LASER
MARKERS
DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website.
PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
HG-C□ Sensor
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV DOWN key
CURING
SYSTEMS UP key
Measurement center
25
distance (L) Laser emission indicator (green)
0.984
TEACH key
20
0.787 Beam-emitting axis
Output operation indicator (orange)
Selection
Guide
6.3 3.5 0.138
Amplifier
Built-in 0.248
Amplifier- Teaching indicator (yellow)
separated
θ

EX-L200
Zero set indicator (yellow)
37 44
HG-C Beam-receiving axis 1.457 1.732

PRO indicator (yellow)

2-ø3.2 ø0.126

3.5 18
0.138 0.709

ø4.1 mm 0.161 in, 2 m 6.562 ft long cable (5-core composite cable)

Model No. Measurement center distance (L)

HG-C1030(-P) 30 1.181 30°
HG-C1050(-P) 50 1.969 22.5°
HG-C1100(-P) 100 3.937 12.5°
HG-C1200(-P) 200 7.874 6.3°
HG-C1400(-P) 400 15.748 3.2°
 HG-C SERIES
CMOS Type Micro Laser Distance Sensor
200

DIMENSIONS (Unit: mm in) The CAD data can be downloaded from our website. FIBER
SENSORS

LASER
MS-HG-01 Simple mounting bracket (Optional) SENSORS

PHOTO-
① ② Assembly dimensions ELECTRIC
SENSORS
5 5 18
R0.138 5 5
0.197 0.197 87 0.709 3.5 .78
7 MICRO
0.7 118 2-R 0.197 0.197
R0
PHOTO-
2 0 R R0. 0 ELECTRIC
3.5 R 3 3.5 R2 SENSORS
0.138 2-R 0.138
AREA
15.5 37 SENSORS
15° 1
0.3 0 15° 15.5
0.610 94 1.457 0.610 SAFETY LIGHT
19 (37.8) CURTAINS /
0.748 SAFETY
3.5 (1.488)
9 0.138 9 COMPONENTS
0.354 0.354 PRESSURE /
2-M3 × 0.5 0.020 FLOW
10 22 SENSORS
-R 0.866 t =1.5 (4.5) 3.5
3 0.059 (0.177) 0.138
R0 INDUCTIVE
.11 18 PROXIMITY
8 0.709 SENSORS
30
1.181 PARTICULAR
USE
8 18 SENSORS
2-ø3.2 Emitter
ø0.126 0.315 0.709
37 SENSOR
26
0.1 .2

1.457 58 OPTIONS
3

48.5 53 2.283
1.909 2.087 SIMPLE
1.5 WIRE-SAVING
° 22 37 28.2 UNITS
0.059 90 1.110
0.866 58 1.457
2.283 (50.2) WIRE-SAVING
(1.976) SYSTEMS
10°
16 MEASURE-
14 MENT
0.551 0.630 10°
SENSORS

30 STATIC
1.181 CONTROL
DEVICES
Material: Stainless steel (SUS304)
Two M3 (length 25 mm 0.984 in) screws with washers [cold rolled carbon steel (SPCC)] are attached. LASER
MARKERS

PLC

HUMAN
MACHINE
INTERFACES

ENERGY
MANAGEMENT
SOLUTIONS

FA
COMPONENTS

MACHINE
VISION
SYSTEMS

UV
CURING
SYSTEMS

Selection
Guide
Amplifier
Built-in
Amplifier-
separated

EX-L200

HG-C