5Chapter 1Before Starting OperationAn outline of the GP-X and mounting, connection and wiring are described.Chapter 11.1 Features of GP-X Series ...............................................61.2 Basic Configuration .......................................................71.2.1 Sensor Head ........................................................71.2.2 Controller .............................................................71.2.3 Controller Communication Unit andLink Cable (Optional) .........................................71.2.4 BCD Output Unit (Optional) .................................71.2.5 Cable with Connector on One End forBCD Output Unit (Optional)................................71.2.6 Extension Cable for Sensor Head (Optional) .......71.2.7 Intelligent Monitor Software (Optional) ................71.3 Functional Description ..................................................81.3.1 Controller .............................................................81.3.2 BCD Output Unit (Optional) ...............................111.3.3 Controller Communication Unit (Optional) .........121.4 External I/O .................................................................131.5 I/O Circuit Diagrams....................................................141.5.1 NPN Output Type ...............................................141.5.2 PNP Output Type ..............................................151.6 Mounting Method ........................................................161.6.1 Mounting the Controller .....................................161.6.2 Mounting the Sensor Head ................................171.6.3 Processing and Tightening the Lead Wire .........181.7 Connection ..................................................................191.7.1 Connecting the Sensor Head and Controller .....191.7.2 Mounting the Option Unit ...................................201.8 Flow of Configuration Until Operation Is Started.........221.8.1 Basic Usage .......................................................221.8.2 Application Usage ..............................................221.8.3 Usage with Optional Unit ...................................22