2
Printed in Japan
Date of publication: February 1, 2019
1.3
Part Names and Functions
Front side of the main body
Common to all 3 models
①
④
③
②
⑤
⑥
⑦ ⑧
⑨
Symbol
Name
Description
①
Sign indicator
Indicates the sign of a counter value or a setting
value. Lights when the displayed value fills all
available digits and the value is also negative.
②
UNIT indicator
y
Blinks while a HOLD signal is being input when
the I/O connector is connected.
y
Lights when an E unit has been selected for the
corresponding parameter.
③
Display
Displays the counter value from the connected
Linear Gage.
④
BANK indicator Indicates the currently selected Tolerance Bank.
Also, indicates the tolerance judgment result by
color. For details about the Tolerance Bank, see
"4.3 Switching the Tolerance Bank" (page 5).
⑤
Peak mode
indicator
Indicates the Peak-mode type.
⑥
[BANK] key
Switches the Tolerance Bank. For details about
switching the Tolerance Bank, see
Switching the Tolerance Bank" (page 5).
⑦
[Fn] key
Switches to setup mode where you can set
tolerance values or the Preset value.
Tips
•
When setting parameters, this advances the
parameter number.
•
When setting tolerance values or the Preset value,
this cancels the setting.
⑧
[MODE] key
Sets Peak mode.
Tips
When setting the tolerance, Preset, or optional
constant value, this moves the current input digit from
left to right.
⑨
[P.SET] key
y
Displays the Preset value.
y
Cancels an error.
Tips
•
When setting a parameter, this advances the set value.
•
When setting the tolerance, Preset, or optional
constant value, this increases the value of the
selected digit.
Rear side of the main body
EG-101P
EG-101Z
①
④
③
②
①
④
③
②
EG-101D
①
④
③
②
Symbol
Name
Description
①
Linear Gage input connector
For connecting a Linear Gage.
②
OUTPUT connector
(I/O connector)
For connecting an I/O connecting
cable.
③
Grounding terminal
For connecting a grounding wire.
④
Power terminal block
For connecting the Terminal strip
connecting cable or a DC power cable.
2
Setup
2.1
Unpacking
When unpacking for the first time, check that the following components are
contained in the box.
Name
Q'ty
Linear Gage Counter (this product)
1
Washer (plain washer round, nominal diameter: 4)
6
User's Manual (this document)
1
Supplemental operation manual
1
Warranty
1
2.2
Mounting on a Panel
Dimensions for the mounting holes in the panel
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Panel thickness (mm)
92.0 to 92.8
45.0 to 45.8
1.0 to 3.2
Panel mounting procedure
1
Loosen the fixing bracket mounting screws (see the following
figure), and then remove the fixing brackets.
2
Insert the Counter main body from the front side of the panel.
3
From the back of the panel, reattach the fixing brackets that you
removed in step
1
to the Counter and secure them.
Fixing bracket mounting screws
Fixing brackets
Front side
Rear side
Washers
Tips
Refer to the following table and select the number of washers to use according to
the thickness of the panel.
Panel thickness (mm)
1.0 to 1.3
1.4 to 1.7
1.8 to 2.5
2.5 to 3.2
Number of washers
0
1
2
3
2.3
Connections
Power source
Prepare a DC power source (voltage: 12 V to 24 V, output current: 1 A or
more) for each Counter. An AC adapter is available as an option. To use the
AC adapter, connect an AC cable and the Terminal strip connecting cable to
the AC adapter.
Never use this power source with other electric equipment that runs at a high
voltage and/or large current.
Tips
If you use a commercial power source, use a power cable with a length of 30 m or
shorter. Avoid outdoor wiring.
Connecting cables for external equipment
You must supply an I/O connector connecting cable for connecting external
equipment.
