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PD4 Series

Equipped with a full range of lighting control functions
Digital control unit PD4 Series designed for ease of use in manufacturing sites

Introducing a new standard model equipped with sequence control and
PLCCOM communication functions that responds to increasingly sophisticated FA environments

AC power cable will be included in the standard model.
AC power cable will not be included in the model with "-NC" at the end.
The product with the model name with "-NC" at the end conforms to the KC standards.
For customers in Korea and Europe, please select model name with "-NC" at the end.

Features

Features

  • Continuous lighting, ON/OFF mode, or strobe mode
  • Lighting output of 60 W / 120 W available
  • Number of channels: 2 channels / 4 channels
  • Ethernet / parallel external control
  • Trigger input signals and parallel input signals support both NPN and PNP connection
  • All types feature natural air cooling, improving installability

Various Lighting Control Functions

  • Turn lights on in desired pattern with sequence control function
  • Supports PLC link function for easy integration with PLCs
  • Trigger output function simplifies the synchronization of the camera and lighting
  • With Recipes setting, save lighting settings in a maximum of 8 recipes
  • Real-time information monitoring from applications, such as operating status and operation logs

PD4 / PD4-Aのラインアップ

PD4のラインアップを拡充し、新たな点灯制御機能を搭載したPD4-Aシリーズもございます。

Lighting output / ch 2ch 4ch 8ch
30W PD4-3024A-2-E (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-E (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-P (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-P (PD4-A) 		PD4-3024A-2-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-P-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-2-P-NC (PD4-A)		 PD4-3024A-4-E (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-E (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-P (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-P (PD4-A) 		PD4-3024A-4-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-P-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-3024A-4-P-NC (PD4-A)		  
60W PD4-6024-2-E
PD4-6024-2-E (PD4)
D4-6024-2-P
PD4-6024-2-P (PD4) 		PD4-6024-2-E
PD4-6024-2-E-NC (PD4)
D4-6024-2-P
PD4-6024-2-P-NC (PD4)		 PD4-6024-4-E (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-E (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-P (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-P (PD4) 		PD4-6024-4-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-P-NC (PD4)
PD4-6024-4-P-NC (PD4)
120W PD4-12024-2-E (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-E (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-P (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-P (PD4) 		PD4-12024-2-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-P-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-2-P-NC (PD4)		 PD4-12024-4-E (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-E (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-P (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-P (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-E-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-P-NC (PD4)
PD4-12024-4-P-NC (PD4)		 PD4-12024A-8-E (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-E (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-P (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-P (PD4-A) 		PD4-12024A-8-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-E-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-P-NC (PD4-A)
PD4-12024A-8-P-NC (PD4-A)

末尾E・Pは外部制御を表します。 E：イーサネット　P：パラレル
AC power cable will be included in the standard model. AC power cable will not be included in the model with "-NC" at the end.

Sequence

Turn lights on in desired pattern with sequence control function

Program up to 16 steps of ON input for a pattern of light emission.
For example, when using 4-quadrant bar lights or segmented lights to illuminate from multiple directions,
the emission patterns for each channel can be stored and switched ON / OFF by trigger input.

Turn lights on in desired pattern with sequence control function

Difference in lighting operation depending on trigger operation mode setting values

Program a maximum of 16 steps of ON input.
Sequence operation can be performed with multiple steps per trigger or 1 step per trigger.

When the Set Value of the Trigger Operation : Mode Is 1-Trigger 1-Step Sequence Operation
Mode Is 1-Trigger 1-Step Sequence Operation
When the Set Value of the Trigger Operation : Mode Is 1-Trigger N-Steps Sequence Operation
Mode Is 1-Trigger N-Steps Sequence Operation
Sequence Control Application Examples
Imaging using photometric stereo method

The workpiece is illuminated and imaged in each direction.
It is possible to generate images that highlight only the unevenness or extract only the pattern by using the differences of each captured image.

Imaging using photometric stereo method

For details, see "Sequence Control" on page 10 of the operation manual.

Trigger Output Mode

Trigger signal can be output from the control unit

Sends an output trigger signal to the camera so the timing of the light and camera can be synchronized.

Trigger Output Application Example

Trigger Output Application Example

*1 Filter time can be set when noise is mixed in with the signal input from the trigger pin.

Recipes

Save lighting settings in a maximum of 8 recipes

Parameter settings such as intensity values for each channel and other inspection-specific parameter settings can be registered in advance, allowing for easy setting changes simply by recalling recipes.

Save lighting settings in a maximum of 8 recipes

Application

Application (Patent Filed)

Easy to configure lighting parameters

Two versions: basic version and standard version.

Basic Version
Application : Basic Version

Basic lighting settings such as intensity value and light emission time, as well as trigger input / output settings.

Standard Version
Application：Standard Version

In addition to the functions of the basic version, all functions of the PD4 Series can be configured, including sequence control, real-time monitoring functions, etc.

System Requirements: Windows 10 / NET Framework 4.7.2
* The application can be downloaded from "Product Lineup"
* The standard version application is for the PD4 only

Product Lineup

Real-Time Monitoring Function

Real-time monitoring of information such as lighting operation status, operation logs, etc.

Review lighting operation information for verifying lighting status during operation and for cause analysis when a problem occurs.

Monitoring Screen

Communication function

PLCCOM Communication

Supports PLC link function for easy integration with PLCs

PLCCOM communication allows the product to be controlled by reading and writing memory areas on the PLC via Ethernet. Easy to install because there is no need to create a program specifically for the control unit.

Without PLCCOM Communication [For Conventional Control Units]

A program is needed to communicate with the control unit separately from the various lighting parameter settings.

Without
With PLCCOM Communication [For PD4]

Can be connected via the PLC function, so there is no need to build a communication program.

With PLCCOM Communication [For PD4]
PLCCOM Communication Specifications
For PLCs supporting MC protocol For PLCs supporting FINS commands
• Device : Data register
• Protocol : MC protocol for MELSEC-Q series
• Frame : 3E frame
• Transmission code : Binary
• Transport : TCP or UDP
• I/O Memory : DM Area
• Protocol : FINS Commands
• Transmission code : Binary
• Transport : TCP or UDP
• FINS node address :
　For the TCP setting, specify the address that is automatically
　assigned by the PLC. For the UDP setting, specify the 4th octet
　of the IP address of the Control Unit.
　(Eg. When the IP address is 192.168.0.123, specify 123.)
For details, see "Overview of PLCCOM Communication" on page 33 of the operation manual.

USB Communication

Equipped with a USB connector to enable data communication with a PC while connected to external control devices

Various settings and operations can be verified via USB communication.
Use a USB cable with a ferrite core.

USB Connection Image

USB Connection Image

Options

Cable

Prong AC Power Cable with Ground Terminal (100-120VAC, 2m)
ACC-JIS-125-7-M4-2
Model name: ACC-JIS-125-7-M4-2

AC power cable will be included in the standard model.
AC power cable will not be included in the model with "-NC"at the end.
E.g. PD4-6024-4-E (included)
PD4-6024-4-E-NC (not included)

ACC-JIS-125-7-M4-2

Parallel Communication Cable (Sold Separately)
EXCB2-FX40-3

Parallel communication cable

EXCB2-FX40-3

Model name: EXCB2-FX40-3

Power Adapter (Sold Separately)

Can be connected to the HLV3 Series by using a control unit adapter

Can be connected to the HLV3 Series by using a control unit adapte
Light and power adapter compatibility table (example)
Light Model Name Emitting color Power adapter model name (Custom order)
HLV3-14 RD SW BL GR - Model name: RB-82-24-15SP　
(Quantity of light: 0.9X, Power consumption: 7.3W *1)
HLV3-22-1
HLV3-22-1C		 RD SW BL GR - Model name: RB-56-24　
(Quantity of light: 0.8X, Power consumption: 11W *1)
HLV3-22-2
HLV3-22-2C		 RD SW BL GR - Model name: RB-56-24　
(Quantity of light: 0.8X, Power consumption: 18W *1)
HLV3-22-4S
HLV3-22-4M
HLV3-22-4C
HLV3-22-NR-4		 RD SW BL GR - Model name: RB-56-24　
(Quantity of light: 0.7X, Power consumption: 25W *1)
HLV3-22IR860 - - - - IR
*1 Power consumption is the total value of the applicable light and power adapter.
Note) Quantity of light will be lower than when using the PJ Series control unit dedicated for spot lights.

Software Tools

Applicable Software Versions

The following PD4 software versions can be upgraded to the new version.
  • 101_100
  • 101_101
  • 102_100
  • 102_101

Upgraded Version: 110_110

Download the version upgrade tool for PD4 Series

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