DL-EN1: User's Manual (IX)

986GB
Ethernet (TCP/IP)
Compatible Network Unit
DL-EN1
User’s Manual (IX)
Read this manual before using the product in order to
achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Introduction
This manual describes the basic operations and hardware functions of the DL-EN1.
Read the manual carefully to ensure safe performance and function of the DL-EN1.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Ensure that the end user of this product receives this manual.
Symbols
The following symbols alert you to matters concerning the prevention of injury and
product damage.
DANGER
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

CAUTION
in minor or moderate injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in product

NOTICE
damage as well as property damage.
Important It indicates cautions and limitations that must be followed during opera-
tion.
Point It indicates additional information on proper operation.
Reference It indicates tips for better understanding or useful information.
It indicates reference pages.

Safety Information for DL-EN1
General Precautions
• Before and while operating this product, confirm its performance and functions
operate correctly.
• Implement sufficient safety measures to prevent human and property damage
in case this product fails.
• Be aware that the product functions and performance are not warranted if the product is
used outside the range of stated specifications or is modified by the customer.
• Combining this product with other equipment requires sufficient consideration
because the proper functions and performance may not be met depending on
the environment.
• Do not expose equipment, including peripherals, to rapid temperature
changes. Equipment failure may result from condensation build up.
Precautions for Use
• Do not use this product for the purpose of protecting a human

body or a part of the human body.
DANGER • This product is not intended for use as an explosion-proof
product. Do not use this product in hazardous locations and/or
in a potentially explosive atmosphere.
• To avoid injury or failure, turn off the power immediately in the

following cases.
- Water or foreign matter enters the main unit.
- The case is broken, for example if it is dropped.
CAUTION - Smoke or unusual smell is emitted from the product.
• Use the correct power voltage. Failure to observe may result in
injury, or failure.
• Do not disassemble or modify this product. Failure to observe
may result in injury.
Do not turn off the power while you are setting any item.
NOTICE
Doing this may cause loss of data settings.
Equipment Environment
For safe, trouble-free operation of this product, the product must not be installed
in the following environments:
• Humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated.
• Exposed to direct sunlight or heat source.
• Exposed to corrosive or flammable gases.
• Exposed directly to vibration or shock.
• Exposed to water, oil, or chemical splashes.
• Exposed to static electricity.
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Noise Protection
If this product is installed in a location near an electrical noise source, e.g., a power
source or high-voltage line, it may malfunction or fail because of noise. Take
protective measures, such as using a noise filter or running the cables separately.
About the Power Supply

• Noise superimposed on the power supply may result in malfunction. Use a
stabilized DC power supply configured with an isolation transformer.
• When using a commercially available switching regulator, be sure to ground the
frame ground terminal.
Precautions on Regulations and Standards
 UL Certification
This product is an UL/C-UL Listed product.
• UL File No. E207185
• Category NRAQ, NRAQ7
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product as an UL/C-
UL Listed Product.
• Use this product under pollution degree 2.
• For wiring to the power supply connector, use a power supply with Class 2 output
defined in NFPA70 (NEC: National Electric Code).
• This product is an open type device. Therefore, it must be installed in an
enclosure with an IP 54 or higher rating. (e.g. Industrial control panel)
 CE Marking
Keyence Corporation has confirmed that this product complies with the essential
requirements of the applicable EU Directive, based on the following specifications.
Be sure to consider the following specifications when using this product in a member
state of European Union.
 EMC Directive
• Applicable standards EMI: EN55011, Class A
EMS: EN61000-6-2
• Use an STP (shielded twisted pair) cable for connection to the network.
These specifications do not give any guarantee that the end-product with this
product incorporated complies with the essential requirements of EMC Directive. The
manufacturer of the end-product is solely responsible for the compliance on the end-
product itself according to EMC Directive.
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Manual Organization
1 Before Using
This chapter provides an overview of the DL-EN1
and describes its part names and functions.
1
2
This chapter describes the procedures from
Connection and installing the DL-EN1 and sensor amplifiers to
Configuration configuring communication.
2
3
List of commands
supported by the
DL-EN1
3
4
List of commands
supported by the
IX Series
4
Appendix
App
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Table of Contents
Safety Information for DL-EN1 ..................................................................... 1

General Precautions ......................................................................... 1
Precautions for Use ........................................................................... 1
Precautions on Regulations and Standards ...................................... 2
Manual Organization ..................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents .......................................................................................... 4
Chapter 1 Before Using

1-1 DL-EN1 Overview .............................................................................. 1-2
Types and Number of Connectable Sensor Amplifiers .................. 1-2
1-2 Checking the Package Contents ..................................................... 1-3
Package Contents .......................................................................... 1-3
1-3 Names and Functions of Each Part ................................................. 1-4
Chapter 2 Connection and Configuration

2-1 Communication Data Allocation Setting and Measurement Value
Number .............................................................................................. 2-2
2-2 Wiring ................................................................................................. 2-5
Connecting a communication cable ............................................... 2-5
2-3 Configuring Communication with the DL-EN1 ............................... 2-7
DL-EN1 Settings ............................................................................ 2-7
2-4 Commands and Responses ............................................................. 2-8
Format ............................................................................................ 2-8
Chapter 3 List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1

3-1 List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1 ................................ 3-2
Command List ................................................................................ 3-2
Error Code List ............................................................................... 3-4
Chapter 4 List of Commands Supported by the IX Series

4-1 List of Commands Supported by the IX Series .............................. 4-2
Communication Examples With Message Communication .......... 4-12

Chapter A Appendix
A-1 Specifications ................................................................................... A-2
A-2 Dimensions ....................................................................................... A-3
A-3 Data Processing Time ..................................................................... A-4
A-4 Troubleshooting ............................................................................... A-8
A-5 Index ................................................................................................ A-11
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Before Using
This chapter provides an overview of the DL-EN1 and describes its
part names and functions. 1
1-1 DL-EN1 Overview ............................................... 1-2
1-2 Checking the Package Contents ........................ 1-3
1-3 Names and Functions of Each Part.................... 1-4
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1-1 DL-EN1 Overview
Types and Number of Connectable Sensor Amplifiers

1
■ Number of connectable sensor amplifiers
Before Using
Amplifier Maximum number of

Name Main unit Expansion unit
form connectable units
2
IX DIN rail
IX-1000 IX-1050 (1 main unit,
Series mounting type
1 expansion unit)
The DL-EN1 cannot be used together with sensor amplifiers (main unit/expansion
unit) other than the IX Series.
IX-1050 IX-1000 DL-EN1
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1-2 Checking the Package Contents
Before using the DL-EN1, make sure that the following equipment and accessories
are included in the package. We have thoroughly inspected the package contents
before shipment. 1
However, in the event of defective or broken items, contact your nearest KEYENCE
office.
Before Using
Package Contents
■ Package contents
DL-EN1 main unit x 1 Expansion connector End unit x 2
sticker x 1 OP-26751
Instruction manual x 1
■ List of Optional Parts
• STP (shielded twisted pair) cable

(Category 5e, straight)
- OP-51504 (0.2m)
- OP-51505 (0.5m)
- OP-51506 (1m)
- OP-51507 (3m)
- OP-51508 (5m)
* The working ambient temperature of the above
cables are 0 to 50°C.
1-3 Names and Functions of Each Part
This section describes the part names and functions of the DL-EN1.
1
Before Using
(1) RJ-45 connector

(2) Reset switch
(3) Link/activity indicator (green)
(4) Module status indicator (green/red)
(5) Network status indicator (green/red)
(6) Sensor communication indicator
(green/red)
DL-EN1
(7) MAC address
(8) Sensor amplifier connector

(for DIN rail mount type)
Name Description
(1) RJ-45 connector Attach the network cable to this connector.
(2) Reset switch When held down for three seconds or longer, the DL-
EN1 settings will be reset to the default settings.
(3) Link/activity indicator Normal: Green LED lights up or blinks
For details, refer to "Troubleshooting".
(4) Module status indicator Normal: Green LED lights up
(5) Network status indicator Normal: Green LED lights up
(6) Sensor communication Indicates the status of communication between the
indicator DL-EN1 and sensor amplifiers.
Normal: Green LED lights up
(7) MAC address MAC address for this DL-EN1
(8) Sensor amplifier Attach the sensor amplifier to this connector. When
connector (for DIN rail not using this connector, remove it and replace with
mount type) the protective sticker.
Connection and Configuration
This section describes procedures from installing the DL-EN1 and
sensor amplifiers to configuring communication. 2
2-1 Communication Data Allocation Setting and
Measurement Value Number ..................................2-2
2-1 Wiring......................................................................2-2
2-3 Configuring Communication with the DL-EN1 .... 2-7
2-4 Commands and Responses ............................... 2-8
2-1 Communication Data Allocation Setting and Measurement Value Number
With the DL-EN1, the tool result allocated with the [Output Assignment] setting of the
IX Series is output as [measurement value n (n: 1 to 15)].
(For details on the [Output Assignment setting], see the IX Series User's Manual.)
This setting assigns the measurement value of each tool.
The I/O result is assigned to the specified device number, so there is no need to
2 configure this setting.
The IX Series [Output Assignment] setting screen is shown below.

The following tools can be allocated to numbers 1 to 15.
Main unit tool Expansion unit tool

OFF (default value) -
Main unit: Tool 01 Exp. unit: Tool 01
: :
Main unit: Pos. adjust Exp. unit: Pos. adjust
Main unit: Tilt adj (Scan) Exp. unit: Tilt adj (Scan)
Main unit: Tilt adj (Line) Exp. unit: Tilt adj (Line)
For example, if the communication data has been allocated as shown in the following
figure, the measurement values are assigned to measurement values 1 to 15 as
shown below.

Measurement Value 1: Main unit: Tool 01 Measurement Value 9: Exp. unit: Tool 01
Measurement Value 7: Main unit: Tool 07 Measurement Value 15: Exp. unit: Pos. adjust
Measurement Value 8: Main unit: Pos. adjust
Invalid (----) is the result of measurement values for which "OFF" is selected.
 Byte Swapping (used when changing the FTP transmission file name)
To enable data area byte swapping,
select [Enable].
2
Point You can change the order in which data is stored in memory. The storage
order can be changed in units of two bytes.
• Disable: Low to high (example: ABCDEF)
• Enable: High to low (example: BADCFE)
Set byte swapping to match the specifications of the PLC. For details, see
the user's manual of the PLC.
2-2 Wiring
Connecting a communication cable
When the system (network) is configured with 100BASE-TX, use a Category 5 or

higher STP or UTP cable. Do not use a Category 3 or Category 4 UTP cable.
STP/UTP cable
2

Point
• Use a STP/UTP straight cable when connecting the DL-EN1 to an
Ethernet switch.
• Use a STP/UTP cross cable when directly connecting the DL-EN1 to a
PC.
• Do not use the STP/UTP cross cable incorrectly because it is difficult to
distinguish this cable from the STP/UTP straight cable in appearance.
2-2 Wiring
 DL-EN1 connector port

The DL-EN1 connector port accepts an RJ-45 8-pole modular connector (ISO8877
compliant) used with 100BASE-TX and complies with the IEEE802.3 Standards.
Precautions for connecting a STP/UTP cable to the DL-EN1 connector port

Take care not to apply a load to the DL-EN1 connector port when connecting the
2 STP/UTP cable to the DL-EN1.
The cable may be bent and used when installed. Bending the cable
at a sharp angle may cut the wires in the cable or the cable may be
NOTICE
disconnected during use. Install or lay the cable to be used with
attention to the recommended bending radius R of the cable.
The following describes how to connect the DL-EN1 to the RJ-45 connector.
1 Turn off the power supply.
2 Connect one modular jack of the STP/UTP cable to the 100BASE port of
the Ethernet switch to be used.
Insert the modular jack until a "click" is heard. The modular jack and connector
will lock.
Point
・ Keep the length of the STP/UTP cable to be used 100 m or less.
・ Carefully check the state of connector (port) on the Ethernet
switch before connecting the DL-EN1. There are various Ethernet
switches. Some Ethernet switches have a different shape
connector (AUI connector or BNC connector, etc.) from the RJ-45,
while some have connectors used to connect Ethernet switches
together (cascade ports).
3 Connect the modular jack on the other end of the STP/UTP cable to the
DL-EN1 connector port.
Insert the jack until a "click" is heard. The modular jack and connector will lock.
2-3 Configuring Communication with the DL-EN1
DL-EN1 Settings
The following describes how to set communication with the DL-EN1.
2
 Setting the IP address
Set the IP address with the DL-EN1 wired and with the power supplied.
By default, the IP address is not set. However, you can use the BOOTP client function
to set the IP address via Ethernet.

The following methods are available for setting the IP address.
• Use the IP address setting tool (this tool can be downloaded from the Keyence
web site http://www.keyence.com).
• Use an IP address setting tool from other sources.
Refer to the manuals provided by the respective sources.
What is BOOTP?
Reference
BOOTP is the abbreviation of BOOT strap Protocol. This protocol is used
by the client device in the TCP/IP network to make the network settings
assigned from the server.
If there is a BOOTP server in the same network as the device running as
the BOOTP client, an IP address is assigned to the device connected as
the BOOTP client.
BOOTP client BOOTP server
IP address assignment
Via Ethernet
Ethernet
2-4 Commands and Responses
Format
Send the "command format" in ASCII code from an external device.
For details on the parameters used with the command format, refer to "Command
2
and Response Parameters".
The following four types of command formats are available.

(1) M0 command Reads the measurement value.

(2) SR command The data of the specified connected sensor amplifier is read.
(3) SW command Data is written to the specified connected sensor amplifier.
(1) M0 command
Command format
M 0 CR LF
Response format
M 0 Data of measurement value 1 Data of measurement value 2 .....

, , , ,
Data of the measurement CR LF
value set to be last*1
Reference
The measurement value is fixed to a positive or negative sign and the
measurement value represented as nine characters.
Example: When two sensors are connected to the DL-EN1 and the
obtained measurement values are 12.345 and -56.789
The measurement value response from the first sensor is
"+000012345," and the measurement value response from the
second sensor is "-000056789."
If an error occurs on a sensor, the value "+100000000" is output.
When a sensor over range has occurred (the sensor amplifier displays
FFFF), "+099999999" is output.
When a sensor under range has occurred (the sensor amplifier displays
-FFFF), "-099999999" is output.
When a sensor's value is invalid (the sensor amplifier displays ----),
"-099999998" is output.
*1 The measurement value set to be last with the communication data allocation is
output at the end of the response format.
Also, invalid is the comparison result for numbers for which communication data
allocation has not been performed.
Example: Set the IX Series communication data allocation as shown below.

2

Next, set the communication data allocation of each tool as shown below.
Tool 01 (main unit): +12.34

Tool 02 (main unit): +23.45
Tool 01 (expansion unit): +34.56
Position adjustment (expansion unit): +80
The response format in this situation is shown below.
Response: M0,+000001234,+000002345,+000003456,
-099999998,+000000080CRLF
(2) SR command
Command format
Amplifier
S R number Data CR LF
*1 number
, ,
Response format
Amplifier
S R number Data CR LF
*1 number Data*2
, , ,
*1 Enter "01" for the main unit, "04" for the expansion unit, and "00" for the DL-EN1.
No other numbers can be used.
*2 The data is fixed to a positive or negative sign and the data represented as
nine characters.
(3) SW command
Command format
Amplifier
S W number Data CR LF
number Data setting*2
*1
, , ,
2
Response format
Amplifier
S W number Data CR LF
*1 number
, ,
*1 Enter "01" for the main unit and "04" for the expansion unit.
No other numbers can be used.
*2 The data setting is fixed to a positive or negative sign and the setting value
represented as nine characters.
(4) Error format
E R * * d d d CR LF
, ,
**: This varies depending on the sent command.
M0, SR or SW is inserted here.
ddd Cause and actions

The written data is outside of the valid range.
009
The sensor does not support writing to the specified amplifier or data number.*1
This is a state in which the operation command cannot be executed.
012
The sensor does not support writing to the specified amplifier or data number.
This address is write-protected or is in a state in which it cannot be written to.
014
016 This data number is read-protected or is in a state in which it cannot be read.
020 The data number is outside of the valid range.
022 The amplifier number is outside of the valid range.
031 Writing is not possible in the current mode.
The device is currently initializing the communication.
This is the system error state.
Wait for the length of time required to start the device.
Wait for a response.
254 Check for errors in the connectors such as the D-bus connector.
Restart the DL-EN1.
If the error still occurs, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.

255 The command format is not correct.
*1 The sensor does not support writing to the specified amplifier number when:
• A value other than "01" or "04" is specified with a main unit and an expansion
unit connected.
• "04" is specified with no expansion unit connected.
List of Commands Supported
by the DL-EN1
3
3-1 List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1 .... 3-2
3-1 List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1
Command List
The amplifier number of the DL-EN1 is 00.
Data
Name Description Attribute
number
Indicates the status of this unit and connected sensor
amplifier.
000 Status Bit 0: DL-EN1 Error Status R
Bit 1 to bit 14: Reserved for system
3 Bit15: Error Status

The error status of the IX Series main unit or expansion
unit is output. When an error has occurred, the
Sensor Error corresponding bit is ON.
001 R
List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1
Status Bit 1: Main unit

Bit 4: Expansion unit
Bits other than those listed above: Reserved for system
002 to 003 Reserved for system
Used when reading a measurement value.
Measurement values 1 to 15 are output by assigning them
to bits 0 to 14.
Measurement This is output when the measurement value read from the
004 R
Value Property sensor amplifier is a non-numerical value (any of "Over
(FFFF)," "Under (-FFFF)," or "Invalid (----)").
Bit 0 to bit 14: Measurement value 1 to 15
Bit15: Reserved for system
Indicates the number corresponding to the unit having the
error.
Error device
008 DL-EN1: 0 (initial value: 0) R
number
Main unit: 1
Expansion unit: 4
Indicates the error code that is happening.
009 Error Code*2 R
Parameter range: 0 to 65535 (initial value: 0)
The bit turns on when the result of the corresponding
measurement value is in an invalid state (----).
Measurement Measurement values 1 to 15 are output by assigning them
038 R
Value Invalid to bits 0 to 14.
measurement value is under range (−FFFF).
Measurement
Measurement values 1 to 15 are output by assigning them
039 Value Under R
to bits 0 to 14.
Range
measurement value is over range (FFFF).
Measurement Measurement values 1 to 15 are output by assigning them
040 R
Value Over Range to bits 0 to 14.
Data
Name Description Attribute
number
Measurement
Indicates the result of measurement value 1.
Value
044 Parameter range: R
(Measurement
-999999999 to +999999999 (initial value: 0)
value 1)*1
045 to 057 :
Measurement
Indicates the result of measurement value 15.
Value
058 Parameter range: R
(Measurement
-999999999 to +999999999 (initial value: 0)
value 15)*1
Set up the condition to determine if the sensor amplifier
3
error is a recoverable DL-EN1 error (MS LED blinks in
red). If mask is selected, MS LED does not blink in red

Sensor Status
076 when a sensor amplifier error occurs. R/W
Mask Setting
Parameter range: 0 to 1 (initial value: 0)
0: Not mask
1: Mask
Error code Indicates the DL-EN1 error code.
668 R
(DL-EN1) Parameter range: 0 to 65535 (initial value: 0)
Error code Indicates the IX main unit error code.
669 R
(main unit) Parameter range: 0 to 65535 (initial value: 0)
Error code Indicates the IX expansion unit error code.
672 R
(expansion unit) Parameter range: 0 to 65535 (initial value: 0)
673 to
Reserved for system
1179
*1 If the measurement value is over range (FFFF), under range (−FFFF), or invalid
(----), the previous value is retained without updating the measurement value.
Use the value with the measurement value property.
*2 Error code list
For the error codes that may occur on the DL-EN1 and sensor amplifiers, see
"Error Code List" (Page 3-4)
Error Code List

● DL-EN1
Error
device Code Description Cause Actions
number
0 No error - -
• Check if the number of
connected sensor amplifiers
3
exceeds the maximum number
of sensor amplifiers that can
be connected to the main unit.
The main unit assigned no "Types and Number of
connection within 10
51 Unassigned error Connectable Sensor

seconds after the DL-EN1 Amplifiers" (Page 1-2)
started. • Check the connection with
the sensor amplifiers and
then turn the power on again.
If this error cannot be
recovered, contact your
nearest KEYENCE office.
Check the connection with the sensor
Communication between amplifiers and then turn the power on
Start-time
52 sensor amplifiers ended again.
communication error
abnormally. If this error cannot be recovered,
contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
Check the model of the
Unsupported A sensor amplifier not
0 connected sensor amplifier and
53 sensor amplifier supported by the DL-EN1 is
remove the sensor amplifier if it
connection error connected.
is not supported by the DL-EN1.
Sensor amplifiers outside the
Check if the models are
54 Mixed model error specifications have a mixed
mixable.
connection.
Check the connection with
the sensor amplifiers and
Start-time Communication failed during then turn the power on again.
55
communication error the initial communication. If this error cannot be
recovered, contact your
nearest KEYENCE office.
The number of connected
Current limitation Use sensor amplifiers within
56 sensor amplifiers exceeds
error the allowable range.
the allowable range.
Check if there is a noise
Communication An error occurred during source around the DL-EN1.
57 error between communication between If the sensor communication
sensor amplifiers sensor amplifiers. indicator is flashing red, turn
the power on again.
IP address The IP address is the same Check the IP address
70
duplicate error as another device. setting.
Error
device Code Description Cause Actions
number
100 System error The IP address is incorrect.
A default gateway setting
101 System error
error occurred.
An attempt to read data in
102 System error EEPROM such as the MAC
address has failed.
An attempt to start the
103 System error Contact your nearest
0 protocol stack has failed.
3
KEYENCE office.
An attempt to access
104 System error
FlashROM has failed.
The number of held IDs is
150 System error
incorrect.

The number of sensors is
151 System error
incorrect.
152 System error An initial read error occurred.
● IX Series
Error
Error
device
code Description Cause Corrective action
number
(HEX)
(HEX)
• Cycle power to the DL-
Internal Communication may not be EN1.
01 communication performed normally between • If the same error occurs,
error the sensor and the DL. contact your nearest sales
office.
3
• Initialize the
corresponding program.
A data error has occurred in • Cycle power to the DL-
the program. EN1.
Program The power may have been • Do not turn the power off
02
corruption error turned off during the writing while settings are being
of settings or the DL-EN1 saved.
may be affected by noise. • If the same error occurs,
contact your nearest sales
office.
• Initialize the settings on
the sensor.
• A data error has occurred. • Cycle power to the DL-
• The power may have been EN1.
Nonvolatile turned off during the • Do not turn the power off
03
memory error writing of settings or the while settings are being
DL-EN1 may be affected saved.
by noise. • If the same error occurs,
office.
nnh*
• Check whether the sensor
head is connected.
• Check whether the head
• The sensor head is not cable is broken.
Non-connected connected to the sensor • After checking the above
04
sensor head error amplifier. items, cycle power to the
• The head cable is broken. DL-EN1.
• If the same error occurs,
office.
• Cycle power to the DL-
EN1.
An error may have occurred
0A System error • If the same error occurs,
within the sensor.
office.
The zero offset function was
used while "-----" was
Execute this function while
displayed for the
0F Zero offset error numbers are displayed for
measurement value. (When
the measurement value.
the zero offset error is set to
[Enable].)
A trigger was sent while the
DL-EN1 was busy. (When the Do not send triggers while
10 Trigger error
trigger error is set to the DL-EN1 is busy.
[Enable].)
* For "nn," 01h is used for the main unit and 04h is used for the expansion unit.
List of Commands Supported
by the IX Series
4
4-1 List of Commands Supported by the IX Series .......4-2
4-1 List of Commands Supported by the IX Series
* During writing, data numbers 001 to 003 are executed as "+000000001".

Data
number Parameter name Description Attribute
(DEC)
000 Reserved
001 Zero offset execution request*1*2*3*4 Executes a batch zero offset. W
002 Zero offset clear execution request*5*2*3*4 Executes a batch zero offset clear. W
003 Reset execution request*6*4 Executes resetting (comparison and errors). W
004 to 032 Reserved
Stores the sensor amplifier error status. When an error
has occurred, the corresponding bit is ON.
Bit 0: Internal communication error
Bit 1: Program corruption error
Bit 2: Nonvolatile memory error
4
033 Sensor amplifier error status R
Bit 3: Non-connected sensor head error
Bit 10: System error
Bit 13: FTP error
Bit 14: Zero shift error
Bit 15: Trigger error
List of Commands Supported by the IX Series
034 to 035 Reserved

bit0: OUT1
bit1: OUT2
bit2: OUT3
bit3: OUT4
bit4: OUT5
036 Outputs 1 to 10*7 bit5: OUT6
R
bit6: OUT7
bit7: OUT8
bit8: OUT9
bit9: OUT10
037 to 042 Reserved
The number of the program currently being operated
is output.
Parameter range: 0 to 31
043 Current program number R
0: Program 0
:
31: Program 31
044 to 054 Reserved
Indicates the execution result corresponding to a zero
offset execution request. The last result executed is
held.
054 Zero offset execution result*8 Parameter range: 0 to 2 R
0: Execution in progress
1: Normal termination
2: Abnormal termination
offset execution request. The last result executed is
held.
055 Reset execution result*9 Parameter range: 0 to 2 R
056 to 058 Reserved
offset clear execution request. The last result executed
is held.
059 Zero offset clear execution request*9 Parameter range: 0 to 2 R
060 to 128 Reserved
Data
(DEC)
000 to 255
Converts a binary number into a three-digit number
(decimal) and writes this number.
Bits 0 to 3: Writing execution target specification*29

Bit 0 ON: Transmission condition 1
129 FTP file name writing execution request R/W
Bits 4 to 7: Reserved for system
Bit 8: Writing to nonvolatile memory*30

ON: Write
4
OFF: Do not write
Example: When setting the execution target to

transmission conditions 1 and 3 and when turning ON
writing to the nonvolatile memory, the value is
10000101 (BIN), so write 205 (DEC).

130 FTP file name writing execution result 1: Normal termination R
000 to 255
Converts a binary number into a three-digit number
(decimal) and writes this number.
Bits 0 to 3: Reading execution target specification*31

131 FTP file name reading execution request Bits 4 to 7: Reserved for system R/W
Bit 8: Reading execution request classification
specification
ON: Read the file name saved to the nonvolatile
memory.
OFF: Read the current file name.
Example: When setting the execution target to

transmission condition 3 and when reading the file
name saved to the nonvolatile memory, the value is
10000100 (BIN), so write 204 (DEC).
132 FTP file name reading execution result 1: Normal termination R
Acquires the file name (text input area) during
transmission with the FTP client function.
Alternatively, changes the file name (text input area)
during transmission.*32
FTP file names 1 to 27
133 to 159 R/W
(for reading/writing)
The ASCII code of the file name cannot be sent with
the command format data (five characters). For the
method for converting the file name to the command
format, see the description (*33).
160 Reserved
Sets the trigger/timing input.
161 Trigger/timing input*10 0: Trigger/timing input OFF R/W
1: Trigger/timing input ON
Data
(DEC)
Sets the emission stop input.
162 Emission stop input*10 0: Emission stop input OFF R/W
1: Emission stop input ON
Specify the number of the program to change to.
0: Program 0
163 *11*12*4 1: Program 1 R/W
Program change execution request
:
31: Program 31
Indicates the execution result corresponding to a
program change execution request. The last result
executed is held.
164 Program change execution result*13 0: Execution in progress
R
4
Use this to read a currently set threshold. Specify the
number of the threshold to read.
Range: 0 to 32
0: Tool 1 lower limit threshold
1: Tool 1 upper limit threshold

165 Threshold reading execution request*14*15 3: Tool 2 upper limit threshold R/W
:
32: Position adjustment lower limit threshold
threshold reading execution request. The last result
executed is held.
166 Threshold reading execution result*16*17 0: Execution in progress
R
Stores the read threshold corresponding to a threshold
167 Threshold (for reading)*18*17 reading execution request. R
Parameter range: -999.99 to +999.99
Use this to change a threshold. Set the threshold after
the change when writing the threshold with a threshold
168 Threshold (for writing)*19 writing execution request.
R/W
Execute the writing of the threshold by specifying the
number of the threshold to write.
Range: 0 to 32
169 Threshold writing execution request*20*21 3: Tool 2 upper limit threshold R/W
:
32: Position adjustment lower limit threshold
threshold writing execution request. The last result
executed is held.
170 Threshold writing execution result*21*22*19 0: Execution in progress
R
Data
(DEC)
Specify the number of the measurement value to read.
(Reading range: 0 to 18)
0: Tool 1
1: Tool 2
Measurement value reading execution 2: Tool 3
171 R/W
request*23*24*25 :
15: Tool 16
16: Position adjustment
17: Tilt adjustment (scan)
18: Tilt adjustment (line)
measurement value reading execution request. The
Measurement value reading execution last result executed is held.
172 R
result*23*26*25 0: Execution in progress
173 Measurement value (for reading)*23*27*25

Stores the measurement value obtained with a mea-
surement value reading execution request. R
4

174 to 192 Reserved
193 Product code 4026 R
200 Product name 1*28 "IX" R
201 Product name 2 "" R
*1 To check whether the zero offset has completed normally or not, read the "zero
offset execution result."
When performing the same execution request in succession, check that the
previous execution request is complete before performing the next execution
request. If the next request is executed while the previous request is being
executed, this next request will not be processed.
Also, when using an execution request with a different type of execution request,
execute the request after first checking that the other request is not being
executed. If a different execution request is performed while an execution
request is being performed, the execution result of this different request will be
abnormal termination.
*2 To record the zero offset status in nonvolatile memory, it is necessary to set the
zero/offset recording to [Use] by accessing [Sensor Expansion Settings]  [Input
Settings]  [Input Functions]  [Zero/offset Recording].
*3 Zero/offset is not executed for tools that are not set as zero/offset targets in
[Output Assignment]  [Expansion Functions]  [Zero/offset Target Tools].
*4 When the main unit/expansion unit synchronized input function is enabled,
functions are executed on the expansion unit just by performing function
execution requests on the main unit. The execution result indicates only that of
the main unit (even if the expansion unit's execution fails, if the main unit
succeeds, the result will be normal termination).
*5 To check whether the zero offset clear has completed normally or not, read the
"zero offset clear execution result."
request. If the next request is executed while the previous request is being
*6 To check whether resetting has completed normally or not, read the "reset
execution result."
4 request. If the next request is executed while the previous request is being
*7 Regardless of the output mode, with the NO setting, bits that correspond to ON
output are 1, and bits that correspond to OFF output are 0.
*8 Abnormal termination occurs in the following situations.
(1) During execution of the function execution request from the DL, a different
type of function execution is requested.
Example: If zero offset execution is requested during reset execution request
processing
(2) The sensor amplifier is not in run mode.
(3) Among all the tools that can be executed (height, height difference, MAX/
MIN, and calculation), it was not possible for even one tool to perform the
zero offset (zero offset execution when measurement values are disabled).
(Tool measurement values are disabled in the following situations.
• The latest measurement value does not exist. [Immediately after
operation, after resetting, and when not even one comparison has been
performed]
• There are no measurement values due to measurement not being
possible.)
(4) An execution request targeted at the expansion unit was performed with no
expansion unit connected.
(5) An execution request targeted at the expansion unit was performed when the
main unit/expansion unit synchronized input function was enabled.
Example: If zero offset clear execution is requested during reset execution
request processing

*10 This parameter is OFF only if data "0" is written and the wiring is configured to
turn off external input.
*11 To check whether the program change has completed normally or not, read the
"program change execution result."
When performing requests in succession, check that the previous processing is
not being executed before performing an execution request. If the next request is
executed while the previous request is being executed, this next request will not
be processed.
*12 When executing a program change from the DL, it is necessary to set [Sensor 4
Expansion Settings]  [Program Change Method] to [Monitor/PC/
Communication (DL)] on the IX Series.

Example: If program change execution is requested during reset execution
request processing
(5) [Program change method] is set to [external input].
*14 To check whether threshold reading has completed normally or not, read the
"threshold reading execution result."
be processed.
*15 To read a threshold, perform the following three steps in order.
(1) Specify the threshold number with the [threshold reading execution request].
(2) Check the [threshold reading execution result].
(3) Read the [threshold (for reading)].
For details, see "Communication Examples With Message Communication"
(page 4-12).
Example: If threshold reading execution is requested during reset execution
request processing

(3) The tool of the specified threshold number does not exist.
(Example: An attempt was made to read the lower limit threshold of tool 2
regardless of tool 2 not being set.)
*17 To read a threshold, perform the following three steps in order.
(1) Specify the threshold number with the [threshold reading execution request].
(2) Check the [threshold reading execution result].
(3) Read the [threshold (for reading)].
(page 4-12).
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*18 Read the threshold after first checking that the [threshold reading execution
result] command has ended normally.
If the threshold (for reading) is read while the [threshold reading execution result]
command is being executed or has terminated abnormally, the threshold (for
reading) is set to the last threshold that was read with normal termination.
*19 To change a threshold, perform the following three steps in order.
(1) Write the threshold with the [threshold (for writing)].
(2) Specify the threshold number with the [threshold writing execution request].
(3) Check the [threshold writing execution result].
(page 4-12).
*20 To check whether the threshold writing execution request has completed
normally or not, read the "threshold writing execution result."
be processed.
Example: If threshold writing execution is requested during reset execution
request processing
(3) An invalid threshold or threshold number is written.
*22 The following cases correspond to "An invalid threshold or threshold number is
written." listed above.
(1) The tool or the threshold of the specified threshold number does not exist.
Example: An attempt was made to write the lower limit threshold of tool 1
regardless of tool 1 not being set.
Example: An attempt was made to write the upper limit threshold of tool 2
regardless of tool 2 being a monochrome area tool and the upper
limit threshold being invalid.
(2) A value outside the range specified by the tool's upper and lower limits is set.
Example: An attempt was made to write "500" for the upper limit threshold of
tool 2 regardless of tool 1 being a monochrome area tool and the
upper limit threshold being valid with a setting scale of 0 to 200.
(3) An attempt was made to set the tool's lower limit threshold to a value greater
than the tool's upper limit threshold.
Example: An attempt was made to write +2.00 for the lower limit threshold of
tool 1 with the upper limit threshold of tool 1 set to +1.00.
(4) An attempt was made to set the tool's upper limit threshold to a value smaller
than the tool's lower limit threshold.
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Example: An attempt was made to write +1.00 for the upper limit threshold of
tool 1 with the lower limit threshold of tool 1 set to +2.00.
*23 Measurement values indicate the measurement values assigned with the

[Output Assignment] setting of the IX Series.
For details, see "Communication Data Allocation Setting and Measurement
Value Number" (page 2-2).
*24 To check whether measurement value reading has completed normally or not,
read the "measurement value reading execution result."
be processed.
*25 To read a measurement value, perform the following three steps in order.
(1) Specify the measurement value number with the [measurement value
reading execution request].
(2) Check the [measurement value reading execution result].
(3) Check the [measurement value (for reading)] result.
(page 4-12).
Example: If measurement value reading execution is requested during reset
execution request processing
(3) The tool of the specified measurement value number does not exist.
(Example: Regardless of tool 2 not being set, an attempt was made to read
tool 2.)
*27 If the value is normal, the parameter range is -999.97 to +999.98.
When the measurement value is over range, "+999.99" is stored.
When the measurement value is under range, "-999.99" is stored.

When the measurement value is invalid, "-999.98" is stored.
When an error has occurred on the amplifier, "+1000.00" is stored.
*28 The read character string is stored as ASCII code.
*29 You can specify multiple transmission conditions.
Turning ON all the bits specifies transmission conditions 1 to 4.
Also, turning OFF bits 0 to 3 specifies transmission condition 1.
*30 The nonvolatile memory can be written to approximately 100,000 times.
When not writing to the nonvolatile memory, nothing is recorded when the
sensor turns OFF.
*31 You cannot specify multiple transmission conditions.
Also, turning OFF bits 0 to 3 specifies transmission condition 1.
4 *32 • Add a NULL (0x00) character after the character string that you want to
change to.
• The file name cannot be changed to the correct value if the NULL (0x00)
character is not added.

• If all 54 characters are rewritten, it is not necessary to add a NULL (0x00)
character.
• Example of changing the file name
The file name must be converted two characters at a time to the data (five
characters) for the SW command.
For example, if the file name is AB, the conversion is that shown below.
A B → 0x4142 → 1 6 7 0 6
Conversion to an Conversion to a
(0x41) (0x42) integer (HEX) (16706) character string (0x31) (0x36) (0x37) (0x30) (0x36)
Data number
File name
133 134 135 136 137 138 to 159
16706 17220 17734 00000
Writing not Writing not
ABCDEF (0x4142) (0x4344) (0x4546) (0x0000)
required required
(AB) (CD) (EF) ([NUL][NUL])
12594 13108 13622 14136 14592
Writing not
1234567 (0x3132) (0x3334) (0x3536) 0x3738 (0x3900)
required
(12) (34) (56) (78) (9[NUL])
*33 • The data is all NULL (0x00) characters when no characters to read exist.
• The characters to read are output as ASCII code. Set byte swapping correctly
to match the specifications of the PLC.
• Example of reading the file name
The five-character data read with the SR command must be converted to the
file name (two characters).
For example, if the five characters of the response are 16706, the file name is
AB.
1 6 7 0 6 → 0x4142 → A B
Conversion to an Conversion to a
(0x31) (0x36) (0x37) (0x30) (0x36) integer (HEX) (16706) character string (0x41) (0x42)
Data number
File name
133 134 135 136 137 138 to 159
16706 17220 17734 00000 00000 00000
ABCDEF (0x4142) (0x4344) (0x4546) (0x0000) (0x0000) (0x0000)
(AB) (CD) (EF) ([NUL][NUL]) ([NUL][NUL]) ([NUL][NUL])
12594 13108 13622 14136 14592 00000
1234567 (0x3132) (0x3334) (0x3536) 0x3738 (0x3900) (0x0000)
(12) (34) (56) (78) (9[NUL]) ([NUL][NUL])
* Notices regarding function execution requests

When performing the applicable execution requests shown below, check that
execution is complete before performing the next function execution request.
• When performing the same execution request in succession, check that
execution is not in progress for the previous execution request before
performing the next execution request. Requests received during execution will
4
be ignored.

• When performing different types of execution requests together, execute the
request after first checking that the other request is not being executed. The
execution result of requests received during execution of other requests will be
[Applicable execution requests]
• Zero offset execution request
• Zero offset clear execution request
• Reset execution request
• Program change execution request
• Threshold reading execution request
• Threshold writing execution request
• Measurement value reading execution request
• FTP file name writing execution request
• FTP file name reading execution request
Communication Examples With Message Communication

This section explains message communication examples of executing the following
operations.
• Requesting zero offset execution
• Changing programs
• Changing comparison thresholds
• Reading measurement values
• Reading the FTP file name (text input area)
• Changing the FTP file name (text input area)
Executing zero offset requests

Execute a zero offset request on the main unit.
4 (1) Write data to the [zero offset execution request].
(2) Read the [zero offset execution result].
(3) If the response is [0: Execution in progress], the processing is not yet complete, so
repeatedly read the result until a response of [1: Normal termination] is returned.
PLC side DL side
(1)
[Zero offset execution request]
SW command: Command
SW,01,001,+000000001CRLF
*2
Response
(2)
[Zero offset execution result]
SR command: Command
SR,01,054CRLF
Response
NO
[0: Execution in
progress]*1
(3)
Is the response
[1: Normal termination]?
YES
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [zero offset execution result] being [2: Abnormal
termination] are shown below.
• During execution of the function execution request from the DL, a different
(Example: If zero offset execution is requested during reset execution request
processing)
• The sensor amplifier is not in run mode.
• Among all the tools that can be executed (height, height difference, MAX/MIN,
and calculation), it was not possible for even one tool to perform the zero
offset.
The zero offset will not be executed normally when the measurement value is
invalid. Tool measurement values are disabled in the following situations.
- The latest measurement value does not exist. (Immediately after operation,
4
after resetting, and when not even one comparison has been performed)
- There are no measurement values due to measurement not being possible.
• An execution request targeted at the expansion unit was performed with no

• An execution request targeted at the expansion unit was performed when the
*2 The command is only executed when the setting changes from 0 to 1. It will not
be executed unless you write 0 into the setting followed by writing 1 into it.
Changing programs
This example illustrates how to change the program number of the main unit to 3.
(1) Use the [program change execution request] to write the number of the program to
change to.
(2) Read the [program change execution result]. Check that the result is [1: Normal
termination] and that the program change is complete.
If the result is [0: Execution in progress], the program change is not yet complete,
so repeatedly read the result until a response of [1: Normal termination] is
returned.
(1) PLC side DL side
4 [Program change execution

request]
Command
SW command:
SW,01,163,+000000003CRLF
Response
(2)
[Program change execution

result]
Command
SR command:
SR,01,164CRLF
Response
NO
[0: Execution in
progress]*1
(3)
Is the response
YES
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [program change execution result] being [2: Abnormal
Example: If program change execution is requested during reset execution
request processing

• An execution request targeted at the expansion unit was performed when the
• [Program change method] is set to [external input].
Reading comparison thresholds

This example illustrates how to read the comparison threshold, 12.34, set to the "tool
3 upper limit threshold" of the expansion unit.
(1) Write the number corresponding to the threshold that you want to read in the
[threshold reading execution request].
(2) Read the [threshold reading execution result].
(4) After checking that you have received a response of [1: Normal termination], read
the [threshold reading execution result].
[Threshold reading execution
4
request]
Command
SW command:
SW,04,165,+000000005CRLF
Response
(2)
[Threshold reading execution

result]
Command
SR command:
SR,04,166CRLF
Response
NO
[0: Execution in
progress]*1
(3)
Is the response
YES
(4)
[Threshold (for reading)]
SR command: Command
SR,04,167CRLF
Response
Example: 1234
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [threshold reading execution result] being [2: Abnormal
(Example: If threshold reading execution is requested during reset execution
request processing)
• The tool of the specified threshold number does not exist.
Changing comparison thresholds

This example illustrates how to change "Tool 3 upper limit threshold" on the expansion
unit to 12.34.
(1) Write the threshold to change to in the [threshold (for writing)].
(2) Use the [threshold writing execution request] to write the threshold number (upper
limit or lower limit) of the number of the tool that you want to change.
(3) Read the [threshold writing execution result].
[Threshold (for writing)]
Command
4
SW command:
SW,04,168,+000001234CRLF
Response
(2)
[Threshold writing execution

request]
Command
SW command:
SW,04,169,+000000005CRLF
Response
(3)
[Threshold writing execution

result]
Command
SR command:
SR,04,170CRLF
Response
NO
[0: Execution in
progress]*1
(4)
Is the response
YES
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [threshold writing execution result] being [2: Abnormal
Example: If threshold writing execution is requested during reset execution
request processing
• An invalid threshold or threshold number is written.
The following cases correspond to "• An invalid threshold or threshold number is

written." listed above.
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(1) The tool or the threshold of the specified threshold number does not exist.
Example: An attempt was made to write the lower limit threshold of tool 1
regardless of tool 1 not being set.
Example: An attempt was made to write the upper limit threshold of tool 2

regardless of tool 2 being a monochrome area tool and the upper
limit threshold being invalid.
(2) A value outside the range specified by the tool's upper and lower limits is set.
Example: An attempt was made to write "500" for the upper limit threshold of
tool 2 regardless of tool 1 being a monochrome area tool and the
upper limit threshold being valid with a setting scale of 0 to 200.
(3) An attempt was made to set the tool's lower limit threshold to a value greater
than the tool's upper limit threshold.
Example: An attempt was made to write +2.00 for the lower limit threshold of
tool 1 with the upper limit threshold of tool 1 set to +1.00.
(4) An attempt was made to set the tool's upper limit threshold to a value smaller
than the tool's lower limit threshold.
Example: An attempt was made to write +1.00 for the upper limit threshold
of tool 1 with the lower limit threshold of tool 1 set to +2.00.
Reading measurement values

This example illustrates how to read the measurement value, 12.34, set to "tool 2" on
the main unit.
(1) Write the number of the measurement value that you want to read in the
[measurement value reading execution request].
(2) Read the [measurement value reading execution result].
the [measurement value reading execution result].
[Measurement values reading

execution request]
4
Command
SW command:
SW,01,171,+000000001CRLF
Response
(2)
[Measurement values
reading execution result]
Command
SR command:
SR,01,172CRLF
NO Response
[0: Execution in
progress] *1
(3)
Is the response
YES
(4)
[Measurement values (for

reading)]
Command
SR command:
SR,01,173CRLF
Response
Example: 1234
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [measurement value reading execution result] being [2:
Abnormal termination] are shown below.
(Example: If measurement value reading execution is requested during reset
execution request processing)
• The tool of the specified measurement value number does not exist.
4
Reading the FTP file name (text input area)
This example illustrates how to read "ABCDE," which is currently set for the
"transmission condition 2 file name (text input area)" of the expansion unit.
(1) Write the number corresponding to the information that you want to read in the

[FTP file name reading execution request].
(2) Read the [FTP file name reading execution result].
[FTP file name 1] to [FTP file name 3] in order.
PLC side DL side
(1)
[FTP file name reading execution
request] Command
SW command:
SW,04,131,+000000002[CR][LF]
Response
(2)
[FTP file name reading execution
result] Command
SR command:
SR,04,132[CR][LF]
4 NO
Response
[0: Execution in
progress] *1
(3)
Is the response
YES
(4)-1
[FTP file name 1]
Command
SR command:
SR,04,133[CR][LF]
Response
Example: AB
(4)-2
[FTP file name 2]
SR command:
SR,04,134[CR][LF]
Response
Example: CD
(4)-3
[FTP file name 3]
SR command:
SR,04,135[CR][LF]
Response
Example: E (NULL)
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [FTP file name reading execution result] being [2:
abnormal termination] are shown below.
• During execution of the processing for the function execution request from the
DL, a different type of function execution is requested.
(Example) If reset execution is requested during FTP file name reading
• An execution request targeted at the IX-1050 was performed with the IX-1050
(R1.00) connected to the IX-1000 (R2.00 and later versions).
Changing the FTP file name (text input area)
4
This example illustrates how to change the "transmission condition 2 file name (text
input area)" on the expansion unit to "ABCDEF." Nothing is written to the nonvolatile
memory.
(1) Write the (ASCII) text to change to in [FTP file name 1] to [FTP file name 4].

(2) Use the [FTP file name writing execution request] to write the transmission
condition number and save condition that you want to change.
(3) Read the [FTP file name writing execution result].
PLC side DL side
(1)-1
[FTP file 1] Example: AB Command
Example: 1234
SW command:
SW,04,133,+000016706[CR][LF]
Response
(1)-2
[FTP file 2] Example: CD
SW command:
SW,04,134,+000017220[CR][LF]
Response
4 (1)-3
[FTP file 3] Example: EF
SW command:
SW,04,135,+000017734[CR][LF]
Response
(1)-4
[FTP file 4] Example: [NULL][NULL]
SW command:
SW,04,136,+000000000[CR][LF]
Response
(2) [FTP file name writing execution

request] Command
SW command:
SW,04,129,+000000002CRLF
Response
(3) [FTP file name writing execution

result]
Command
SR command:
SR,04,130CRLF
NO Response
[0: Execution in
progress] *1
(4)
Is the response
YES
Stop
*1 Possible causes for the [FTP file name writing execution result] being [2:
abnormal termination] are shown below.
• During execution of the processing for the function execution request from the
DL, a different type of function execution is requested.
(Example) If reset execution is requested during FTP file name writing
• A value that is not valid has been entered for the text.
• An execution request targeted at the IX-1050 was performed with the IX-1050
(R1.00) connected to the IX-1000 (R2.00 and later versions).
MEMO
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Appendix
A-1 Specifications .....................................................A-2

A-2 Dimensions.........................................................A-3
A-3 Data Processing Time ........................................A-4
A-4 Troubleshooting ..................................................A-8
A-5 Index................................................................. A-11
- Ethernet (TCP/IP) Compatible Network Unit DL-EN1 User’s Manual (IX) - A-1
A-1 Specifications
The specifications of the DL-EN1 are as follows:

Product name Ethernet TCP/IP Compatible Network Unit
Model DL-EN1
Compliant standards IEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX)
Transmission rate 100Mbps (100BASE-TX)
Ethernet
Specifications STP cable or Category 5 or higher UTP cable
Transmission medium
(100BASE-TX)
Maximum cable length 100 m (Distance between DL-EN1 and Ethernet switch)
TCP socket 1
Performance Socket communication, no- Port number can be set between 1 and 65535
specifications protocol commands, ASCII 8500: Reserved for the system
Initial value: 64000
Sensor Connectable sensors Sensor amplifiers with D-bus support *1

connection Number of connectable
specifications 15 units max *2
sensor units
Link/activity indicator (LINK/ACT): Green LED
Module status indicator (MS): 2-color (green/red) LED
A
Indicator lamps Network status indicator (NS): 2-color (green/red) LED
Sensor communication indicator (N-bus): 2-color (green/red)
LED
20 to 30 VDC ±10%, including ripple (p-p)10% (supplied from
Power voltage
the connected sensor amplifiers)
Appendix
Power consumption 1500 mW or less (at 30 V 50 mA max)

Operating surrounding air
-20 to 55 °C (no freezing)
temperature
Operating surrounding air
Environmental 35 to 85% RH (no condensation)
humidity
resistance
10 to 55 Hz compound amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours each in X, Y,
Vibration resistance
Z directions
Pollution degree 2
Materials Main unit case: Polycarbonate
Weight Approx. 70 g
*1 "D-bus" is the name of KEYENCE's wiring-saving system for sensor amplifiers.

*2 Varies with the sensor amplifiers connected. (Up to two IX Series sensor units
can be connected.)
For details, see "Number of connectable sensor amplifiers" (Page 1-2).
A-2 - Ethernet (TCP/IP) Compatible Network Unit DL-EN1 User’s Manual (IX) -
A-2 Dimensions
(Unit : mm)
25.6
29.4
(42.5)
38.1
A
43.5 35.4
Appendix
94.5
A-3 Data Processing Time
This unit uses Ethernet (TCP/IP) communication, so the communication time

depends on the network status.
Test the unit in the actual operating environment before using the unit.
The delay time until this unit can output the data detected by the sensor is shown
below.
(1) sensor amplifier response time + (2) data processing time of this unit
(1) sensor amplifier response time

Refer to the manual of each sensor amplifier.
(2) data processing time of this unit
(3) DL-EN1 data communication time

The lengths of time taken for the output and measurement value data to be sent from
a sensor amplifier to the DL-EN1 are summarized below.
Number of communication data

Output/measurement value [ms]
A
allocations*
1 -
2 -
3 18
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4 20
5 24
6 26
7 30
8 32
9 36
10 38
11 42
12 44
13 48
14 50
15 54
* For the data processing time of the expansion unit, add 4 ms to the above values.
For information on (1), (2), and (4), refer to the manual of each device.
* The number of communication data allocations discussed here is determined by
the following rules, which are from "Communication Data Allocation Setting and
Measurement Value Number" (Page 2-2)."
(a) [Apply to:] setting: "Main unit only" or "Main/Expansion"

The number of communication data allocations varies as shown below
depending on whether [Main unit only] or [Main/Expansion] is selected.
• When [Main unit only] is selected: The minimum number of communication
data allocations is three.
• When [Main/Expansion] is selected: The minimum number of
communication data allocations is six.
(b) [Output Assignment] settings

The number of communication data allocations (b) is the largest number
among the numbers for which communication data allocation was performed.
Example: When numbers 1 to 5 are selected under [Output Assignment], the
number of communication data allocations is five.
Example: When numbers 1, 5, 8, and 13 are selected under [Output
Assignment], the number of communication data allocations is 13,
which is the largest number among those selected.
Finally, the DL-EN1 data communication time is set to the "Output/measurement

value" number corresponding to the number of communication data allocations of
(a) or (b), whichever is larger.
Example 1: [Apply to:] set to [Main unit only] and 1 and 2 selected under [Output
Assignment]
Because [Main unit only] is selected, the number of communication
data allocations for (a) is three.
Because 1 and 2 are selected under [Output Assignment], the
number of communication data allocations for (b) is two. A
Hence, the number of communication data allocations is three (a), the
larger value.
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Example 2: [Apply to:] set to [Main unit only] and 1, 2, and 5 selected under
[Output Assignment]
Because 1, 2, and 5 are selected under [Output Assignment], the
number of communication data allocations for (b) is five.
Hence, the number of communication data allocations is five (b), the
larger value.
A
Appendix
Example 3: [Apply to:] set to [Main/Expansion] and 1 to 4 selected under [Output

Assignment]
Because [Main/Expansion] is selected, the number of communication
data allocations for (a) is six.
Because 1 to 4 are selected under [Output Assignment], the number
of communication data allocations for (b) is four.
Hence, the number of communication data allocations is six (a), the
larger value.
Example 4: [Apply to:] set to [Main unit only] and 1 to 15 selected under [Output
Assignment]
Because 1 to 15 are selected under [Output Assignment], the number
of communication data allocations for (b) is 15.
Hence, the number of communication data allocations is 15 (b), the
larger value.
Appendix
A-4 Troubleshooting
The indicator LEDs on the DL-EN1 can be used to determine the causes of errors.
Link/activity indicator (Green)
Module status indicator (Green, Red)
Network status indicator (Green, Red)
Sensor communication indicator (Green, Red)
 Link/activity indicator (LINK/ACT)

This indicator indicates whether the DL-EN1 is communicating correctly.
LED Status Condition Corrective Action
A
Solid The DL-EN1 is normally linked. -
Green The DL-EN1 is normally linked and
Flashing -
is now exchanging data.
• Check if the power supply is correctly
Appendix
connected.
• Check if the DL-EN1 is correctly connected
Power is not supplied to the DL- to the sensor amplifier.
Not lit EN1. • Check if the IP address is correct.
The DL-EN1 is not linked. • Check if the power supply of the
connected device or Ethernet switch is
correctly connected.
• Check if the cable is correctly connected.
 Module status indicator (MS)

This indicator indicates whether the DL-EN1 is operating normally.

Green Solid The DL-EN1 is normally operating. -
A system error may have occurred
Solid Contact your nearest KEYENCE office.
in the DL-EN1.
An error has occurred on one or An error has occurred on one or more of the
more of the connected sensors.* connected sensors.*
Red
The number of connected sensor Check if the number of connected sensors is
Flashing
may have exceed the maximum less than or equal to the maximum number of
number of connectable units. connectable units.
The IP address may be duplicated. Check if the IP address is duplicated.
Power is not supplied to the DL- connected.
Not lit
EN1. • Check if the DL-EN1 is correctly connected
to the sensor amplifier.
* The setting can be changed so that the red LED does not flash.
A-4 Troubleshooting
 Network status indicator (NS)

This indicator indicates whether the DL-EN1 is communicating correctly through the
TCP/IP interface.
If multiple connections are used, the DL-EN1 may
One or more connections are
Solid be unable to communicate with EtherNet/IP even if
Green normally established.
the green LED is solid.
Flashing No connection is established. Check if the DL-EN1 is registered in the scanner.
A duplicated IP address was Check if the IP address setting is duplicated with the
Red Solid
detected. IP address setting of the scanner or other adaptors.
Power is not supplied to the connected.
Not lit DL-EN1. • Check if the DL-EN1 is correctly connected to the
sensor amplifier.
The IP address is not assigned. Set the IP address.
 Sensor communication indicator (D-bus)

This indicator indicates whether the DL-EN1 is communicating correctly with the
A
sensor amplifier.
If an error occurs, you can identify the cause of the error by reading the error code.
LED
Condition Corrective Action
Status
Appendix
The DL-EN1 is communicating correctly with
Solid green -
the sensor amplifier.
Flashing After power-on, the DL-EN1 is now starting After it has started up, the DL-EN1 automatically
green up. shifts to the normal status.
The DL-EN1 could not communicate with
• Check if the DL-EN1 is correctly connected to the
the sensor amplifier during its start-up.
sensor amplifier and turn on the power again.
(Error ID number/code: 00/052 or 00/055)
• Check if an unsupported sensor amplifier is
An attempt to assign an ID number has connected to the DL-EN1 and turn on the power
failed. again.
(Error ID number/code: 00/051) • Check if the number of connected sensor
Solid red
The DL-EN1 could not communicate amplifiers exceeds the maximum number of
continuously with the sensor amplifier for connectable units.
one second or longer. • Check if there is an electrical noise source around
(Error ID number/code: 00/057) the DL-EN1.
A system error may have occurred in the If the error cannot be recovered after checking the
DL-EN1. above, contact your nearest Keyence office.
A current limitation error occurred.
Flashing (Error ID number/code: 00/056)
red
An unsupported sensor amplifier was
Repetition
connected. Check the sensor amplifier configuration.
of 4
(Error ID number/code: 00/053)
consecutive
flashes) Unconnectable models are mixed. (Error ID
number/code: 00/054)
Flashing
red Sometimes the DL-EN1 cannot temporarily Check if there is an electrical noise source around the
(Flashing at communicate with the sensor amplifier. DL-EN1. (The error is automatically reset if the cause
fixed (Error ID number/code: 00/057) is removed.)
intervals)
• Check if the DL-EN1 is correctly connected to the
Not lit Power is not supplied to the DL-EN1. sensor amplifier.
• Check if the power supply is correctly connected.
A-4 Troubleshooting
A
Appendix
A-5 Index
C
Checking the Package Contents ......... 1-3
Package Contents ....................... 1-3
Commands and Responses ................ 2-8
Format ......................................... 2-8
Communication Data Allocation Setting
and Measurement Value Number ....... 2-2
Configuring Communication with the
DL-EN1 ................................................ 2-7
DL-EN1 Settings .......................... 2-7
D
Dimensions ..........................................A-3
DL-EN1 Overview ................................ 1-2
Types and Number of connectable
sensor amplifiers ......................... 1-2
L A
List of commands supported by the
Appendix
DL-EN1 ................................................ 3-2
List of commands supported by the
IX Series .............................................. 4-2
Communication Examples With
Message Communication ......... 4-12
N
Names and Functions of Each Part ..... 1-4
S
Specifications ...................................... A-2
T
Troubleshooting ...................................A-8
W
Wiring .................................................. 2-5
Connecting a communication
cable ........................................... 2-5
Revision History
Print date Revision no. Description

December, 2018 Initial release
April, 2020 Revision 1st edition FTP-related details added
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Precautions for Use

• Do not use this product for the purpose of protecting a human

• To avoid injury or failure, turn off the power immediately in the

About the Power Supply

Precautions on Regulations and Standards

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Safety Information for DL-EN1 ..................................................................... 1

Chapter 1 Before Using

Chapter 2 Connection and Configuration

Chapter 3 List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1

Chapter 4 List of Commands Supported by the IX Series

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Types and Number of Connectable Sensor Amplifiers

Amplifier Maximum number of

IX-1050 IX-1000 DL-EN1

■ List of Optional Parts

• STP (shielded twisted pair) cable

(1) RJ-45 connector

(8) Sensor amplifier connector

2 configure this setting.

The IX Series [Output Assignment] setting screen is shown below.

The following tools can be allocated to numbers 1 to 15.

Main unit tool Expansion unit tool

Connection and Configuration

Connecting a communication cable

When the system (network) is configured with 100BASE-TX, use a Category 5 or

Connection and Configuration

 DL-EN1 connector port

Precautions for connecting a STP/UTP cable to the DL-EN1 connector port

1 Turn off the power supply.

Connection and Configuration

BOOTP client BOOTP server

The following four types of command formats are available.

(1) M0 command Reads the measurement value.

M 0 Data of measurement value 1 Data of measurement value 2 .....

Example: Set the IX Series communication data allocation as shown below.

Connection and Configuration

Tool 01 (main unit): +12.34

The response format in this situation is shown below.

(4) Error format

ddd Cause and actions

If the error still occurs, contact your nearest KEYENCE office.

3 Bit15: Error Status

Status Bit 1: Main unit

List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1

Error Code List

51 Unassigned error Connectable Sensor

List of Commands Supported by the DL-EN1

* During writing, data numbers 001 to 003 are executed as "+000000001".

034 to 035 Reserved

Bits 0 to 3: Writing execution target specification*29

Bit 8: Writing to nonvolatile memory*30

Example: When setting the execution target to

List of Commands Supported by the IX Series

173 Measurement value (for reading)2327*25