ContentsIntroduction................................................................................................... 1Handling Precautions .......................................................................... 2Checking the Packaged Components ................................................ 4Notation ............................................................................................... 4Chapter 1 Before Starting Operation ......................................................... 51.1 Features of GP-X Series ............................................................... 61.2 Basic Configuration ....................................................................... 71.2.1 Sensor Head .................................................................................... 71.2.2 Controller.......................................................................................... 71.2.3 Controller Communication Unit and Link Cable(Optional) ......................................................................................... 71.2.4 BCD Output Unit (Optional).............................................................. 71.2.5 Cable with Connector on One End for BCD 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................................................................ 22Chapter 2 Basic Knowledge About Functions ........................................ 232.1 Displaying Operation ................................................................... 242.1.1 Operation Panel ............................................................................. 242.1.2 List of Characters Displayed at Controller ..................................... 252.2 Operation System ....................................................................... 262.2.1 Overview of Operation System ...................................................... 26