KEYENCE LK-G5000 Series - Manual (Page 20)

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6 FAQ's
Common Questions
Q: Where can I find more details on the RS-232C commands for the LK-G5000 controller?
A:
The commands are described completely in chapter 5 of the user’s manual. All of the operations described in the user's
manual can be performed using a combination of direct RS-232C commands.
Q: What parts do I need to connect LK-G5000 to 9-Pin RS-232C port?
A:
While it is possible to crimp a custom cable, Keyence recommends the following components.
OP-96368
OP-26401
Q: How do I switch my unit so that it displays in English rather than metric units?
A:
There are two methods available.
When using a LK-HD500 or LK-G5001(P)V
- Hold down SET for 3 seconds to enter settings screen.
- Hold down ZERO and Program for 5 seconds.
- Change to “unit-1 inch” using up arrow and press ENT.
- LK-G will now display in thousandth’s of an inch, to display inches adjust decimal point setting.
When using the LK-Navigator 2 software
- Make sure the Num. Lock and Scroll Lock on the keyboard are set to ON
- While holding down the Shift and Ctrl keys, click on the “Controller Environment Settings” button on the left hand side of the
LK-Navigator screen.
- When the Environment setting screen appears, it will have an option for Unit.
- Change Unit to “inch (mil)” and click “OK”.
Q: Does Keyence provide any assistance for communicating with the USB or Ethernet port
without using LK-Navigator 2?
A:
Please contact your local Keyence representative for assistance.
Q: I am trying to read my output values via the binary output and am not getting a valid value.
A:
Please take the following corrective actions. If they do not resolve the issue, contact your local Keyence representative for
further assistance.
- Verify that the output status is read only when the strobe output (pin 19 on the expansion connector) is on.
- Verify that the correct output is being selected for the binary channel using pins 5-8 on the expansion connector. (For more
information refer to page 4-10 of the user’s manual.)