Self-Monitoring Function; Using The Self-Monitoring Function - Panasonic SC-HG1-ETC User Manual

4.7 Self-monitoring Function

4.7 Self-monitoring Function

Self-monitoring Function enables the sensor itself to judge various statuses ("normal status",
"unstable detection status", "caution-required status", and "abnormal status") within its own de-
vice and send the status information to the host device. HG-S series, and HG-T series sensors
incorporate the self-monitoring function.

4.7.1 Using the Self-monitoring Function

By combining the control system connected to PLC or PC via a network, this product, and the sensor(HG-S
series, HG-T series ) you can easily check the sensor status (normal, notification, caution, or fault).
The sensor itself judges even the causes of cautions and errors, making cause investigation easier.
Sensor status can
be checked from
various devices
PC, display units, indicators, and
other devices are used to notify
workers of sensor statuses
Status information from HG-S series,
HG-T series sensors is transmitted
to PLC or PC
Status information is transmit-
ted to SC-HG1-ETC accord-
ing to the judgment made by
the self-monitoring function
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Indicator
Control device
Communication unit
Sensor
Display unit PC
PLC / PC
SC-HG1-ETC
HG-S series
HG-T series
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