Read this manual before using the system in order
to achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it
so that it can be used at any time.
Safety Precautions
This manual explains the functions, usage, and configurations for LJ-Navigator (LJ-H1W), the setting and
support software LJ-H1W for the LJ-G Series. Read this manual carefully before starting to use the software to
ensure the optimum performance and full functionality of the LJ-Navigator. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
Read the LJ-G Series User’s Manual as well as this manual when using the "LJ-Navigator". The controller portion
of the LJ-G Series is referred to as the "controller" in this manual.
Symbols
The following warning symbols are used to alert you to safety precautions and to prevent human injury and/or
damage to property when using this product.
DANGER
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death or serious injury.
WAR NING
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to injury.
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may lead to damage to this or other units.
Note
Provides additional information on proper operations that can be easily mistaken.
Reference
Provides advanced and useful information for operation.
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Terms of license agreement on use of the software
Read the following terms of the license agreement before using this software (LJ-H1W).
By using the LJ-Navigator, you signify that you agree with the statements herein.
License agreement
1. License of use
KEYENCE grants you the nonexclusive right to use this software in accordance with terms of this agreement.
2. Copyright
The copyright on the software and supplied documentation belong to KEYENCE Corporation. The user holds
only the license for its use.
3. Prohibited matter
The user may not copy this software and sell or distribute it to a third party. However, when using this software on
a computer that is connected to the KEYENCE product that was purchased with this software, this software may
be installed onto multiple computers for the same company. Also, you may copy this software for the purpose of
keeping backup copy for your personal use.
4. Escape clause
KEYENCE Corporation shall not be held liable by the user or a third party for any damages arising from the use
of the software.
5. Cancellation of contract
KEYENCE may terminate this agreement if you fail to comply with the terms of this agreement. In such event, you
must return the software and all copies to KEYENCE or destroy.
Trademarks
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 are the registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, U.S.A.
• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are the trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe System
Incorporated in the United States and other countries.
• Other company or product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
TM
respective companies. The following marks are not used in this manual:
The following system requirements are necessary to use LJ-Navigator.
CPUPentium III, 400 MHz or higher
Supported OSWindows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP Professional Edition/Home Edition
Windows 2000 Professional
Memory capacity128 MB or more
DisplayXGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or greater, 256 colors or greater
Hard disk
space
Interface
*1Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions each are supported.
*2Ultimate, Business, Home Premium, and Home Basic editions each are supported for Windows Vista ver. 1.5 or later.
*3Select one for communication. Multiple interfaces cannot be used for communication at the same time.
*4Operations are not guaranteed when connected through a USB hub.
*5Operations are not guaranteed when connected through a router or a LAN connection.
*3
30 MB or more
Includes one of the following:
USB 2.0/1.1*4, Ethernet*5, RS-232C (Serial port)
*1
*2
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Installing LJ-Navigator
Installing LJ-Navigator
This section describes how to install the LJ-Navigator and USB driver to a computer.
Before Installation
Check the following items before installing.
NoteNote
We recommend making a backup of the master disc in case the CD-ROM becomes damaged.
Free space on the hard disk
LJ-Navigator can only be installed on the hard disk.The hard disk where the software will be installed must
have at least 30 MB of free space. If there is insufficient free space, delete unnecessary items to free the
space.
Pre-installation Windows environment
LJ-Navigator is a Windows application and the software is installed in Windows. Check that Windows 7/Vista/XP/
2000 is installed on the computer and is working properly.
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Help file
The help file for this software was created in PDF file format. The viewing software Adobe Reader from Adobe
Systems Incorporated must be installed onto your computer to use the help file. You can download the latest
version for free from the Adobe Systems Incorporated web site: http://www.adobe.com
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Installing LJ-Navigator
Installing
This section explains how to install LJ-Navigator using the following drive configuration as an example.
C Drive: Hard disk drive
E Drive: CD-ROM drive
1 Start up Windows and insert the "LJ-Navigator Master Disc" into the CD-ROM drive.
• The installation program automatically starts running. If the installation program does not start up, select
"Run..." from the Start menu. Enter "E:\setup" into the [File name] dialog box and click the [OK] button.
• Install the driver by following the directions on the installation program.
Note
To install, log onto the computer as a user with administrator authority.
LJ-Navigator installation folder
When installing LJ-Navigator with the default settings, the program is installed into the following folder:
C:\Program Files\Keyence\LJ-Navigator\
Uninstalling LJ-Navigator
Use [Add/Remove Programs] from the Windows Control Panel to uninstall LJ-Navigator.
NoteNote
To uninstall "LJ-Navigator", log onto the computer as a user with administrator authority.
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Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator
Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator
This section describes how to start and exit "LJ-Navigator".
NoteNote
• Multiple instances of LJ-Navigator cannot be started up at the same time.
• The USB, Ethernet, and RS-232C interfaces on a single controller cannot be used at the same time.
• Communication is disabled when the controller is in the "Setting mode".
Starting
LJ-Navigator starts up in one of the following methods:
• Start up with the default values
• Read from a file
• Read the settings of the connected controller
1 Click the [Start] button and then select LJ-Navigator, or double-click on the LJ-Navigator icon on the
desktop.
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LJ-Navigator starts up. The main screen and the [Select the settings to display upon startup] dialog box are
displayed.
Reference
Click the [Exit] button to exit LJ-Navigator.
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When [Start up with the default values] is selected
Select [Start up with the default values] the first time that LJ-Navigator is started up or when creating a new program.
Use the following procedure to start up.
1 Select [Start up with the default values] and click the [OK] button.
2 Select the default startup file to read.
Select one of the following default startup files to read depending on the type and number of heads
connected to the controller.
Type of headNo. of units connected File to read
LJ-G015/LJ-G015K1 unitG015_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG015_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G0301 unitG030_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG030_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G0801 unitG080_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG080_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G2001 unitG200_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG200_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-Navigator starts up with the defaults.
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When [Read from a file] is selected
When [Read from a file] is selected, LJ-Navigator loads a program file and an environment setting file that
will be saved on the computer.
1 Select [Read from a file] and click the [OK] button.
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The [Startup configuration(1/2)] dialog appears.
2 Select [Read from file] or [Startup with default values].
The following procedure changes depending on whether [Read from file] or [Startup with default values] is
selected.
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When [Read from file] is selected
Select a program file (*.cfg) to read and click the [Open] button.
The [Startup configuration(2/2)] dialog appears.
Continue to Step 3 (Page 1-10).
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When [Startup with default values] is selected
The [Open] dialog box appears. Select a default startup file to read.
Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator
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Select one of the following default startup files to read depending on the type and number of heads
connected to the controller.
Type of headNo. of units connected File to read
LJ-G015/LJ-G015K1 unitG015_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG015_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G0301 unitG030_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG030_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G0801 unitG080_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG080_2-HEAD.cfg
LJ-G2001 unitG200_1-HEAD.cfg
2 unitsG200_2-HEAD.cfg
The [Startup configuration(2/2)] dialog appears.
Continue to Step 3 (Page 1-10).
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3 Select [Environmental settings to be read from file] or [Environmental settings set to default].
The following procedure changes depending on whether [Environmental settings to be read from file] or
[Environmental settings set to default] is selected.
When [Environmental settings to be read from file] is selected
Select an environment setting file (*.env) to read and click the [Open] button.
LJ-Navigator starts up.
When [Environmental settings set to default] is selected
LJ-Navigator starts up with the defaults.
When [Read the settings of the connected controller] is selected
Select [Read the settings of the connected controller] and click the [OK] button.
The setting files (configuration file and program file) on the connected controller are read
and LJ-Navigator starts up.
Note
In order to read the controller settings, proper communication must be possible between the controller and computer.
"Connecting via USB" (Page 1-12)
"Connecting via Ethernet" (Page 1-16)
"Connecting via RS-232C" (Page 1-19)
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Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator
Exiting
1 Select [Exit] from the [File] menu.
Note
If the settings have been changed, make sure to save the program file and environment setting file before exiting LJNavigator. The changes will be lost if the files are not saved before exiting.
"Reading and Saving Setting Files" (Page 3-2)
If the settings have been changed, a confirmation window appears.
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Note
Click the [No] button to exit without saving the settings.
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Connecting via USB
Connecting via USB
This section describes how to connect the controller to a computer with a USB connection.
Connecting
Use the included USB cable (OP-35331) or another commercial USB cable.
USB connector
USB port
NoteNote
• Install the USB driver when connecting the computer and controller with the USB interface for the first time.
"Installing the USB Driver" (Page 1-14)
• Do not remove the USB cable while the controller is running. Otherwise, the controller may not function correctly. If the
communication is disabled due to accidental disconnection of the USB cable, restart both LJ-Navigator and the controller.
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Configuring Communication Settings
1 Start up LJ-Navigator.
2 Select [PC communication setting] from the [Comm settings] menu.
The [Comm settings] dialog appears.
3 Select [Communication via USB] from the [Comm settings] dialog.
Connecting via USB
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Connecting via USB
Installing the USB Driver
The driver is installed at the same time as the application software for Windows 7, Vista, XP, and 2000. Normally
following operations are not necessary. If the driver installation is cancelled while installing the application
software, follow the procedure to install the USB driver that is described below.
Installing on Windows XP
Connect the controller to a computer with Windows XP. If the controller is being connected for the first time, the
USB driver for the LJ-G Series must be installed. The connection is automatically recognized after the USB driver
has been installed once and does not need to be installed again.
This section explains how to installed the driver for the LJ-G Series when first connecting to a computer with
Windows XP.
Hardware detection must be performed when installing the USB driver for the LJ-G Series.
Use the following methods to install the driver.
1 Start up Windows XP and log in as a user that has Administrator privileges (or similar privileges that
permit changing system settings).
2 Connect the USB port on the computer with the USB port on the LJ-G Series controller with the USB
cable.
The message "Found New Hardware" appears and the Hardware Update Wizard starts up.
3
Select [Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)], and click the [Next] button.
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4
Select [Search for the best driver in these locations.] and check the box next to [Include this location in the search:].
Then, enter "C:\Program Files\Keyence\LJ-Navigator" in the text box and click the [Next] button.
Note
"C:\Program Files\KEYENCE\LJ-Navigator" represents the location where LJ-Navigator will be installed. Change the location
depending on the system environment.
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5 Click the [Continue Anyway] button when the following dialog appears to proceed with installation.
When installation of the USB driver ends successfully, the [Completing the Hardware Update Wizard] dialog
appears.
6 Click the [Finish] button to complete installation of the USB driver.
Reference
The wizard for installing the USB driver may be different when installing onto a computer with a version of Windows other
than Windows XP.
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Connecting via Ethernet
Connecting via Ethernet
This section describes how to connect the controller to a computer with an Ethernet connection. When using
Ethernet communication, one computer can be connected to multiple controllers. One of the connected
controllers can be selected for communication. The communication protocol is TCP/IP, while the connection uses
peer-to-peer communication.
NoteNote
• Configure the settings so that there are different IP addresses used for the computer and each controller on the network.
• Operations are not guaranteed when connected through a router or a separate LAN connection.
• One computer cannot communicate with multiple controllers at the same time.
• Multiple computers cannot be connected to one controller.
Connecting
Connecting one controller directly to the computer
Use a commercial Ethernet cross cable (CAT 5) (OP-42275) for the connection.
Cross cable
Ethernet connector
Ethernet port
Connecting to two or more controllers
A 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T hub is required to connect two or more controllers. Use commercial Ethernet
straight cables (OP-42210) to connect between the hub and the computer or controllers.
Hub
Ethernet port
Straight cable
Ethernet connector
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Connecting via Ethernet
Configuring Communication Settings
Set the following communication settings when communicating with Ethernet.
IP addressConfigure unique addresses for the computer and each controller.
Ex.: When using two controllers and one computer
Controller No. 1192.168.0.10
Controller No. 2192.168.0.11
Computer192.168.0.12
Subnet maskConfigure the same settings on the computer and controllers. Use the default
value normally.
(Default: 255.255.255.0)
Default gatewayUse the default value normally. (Default: 0.0.0.0)
1 Set the Ethernet settings for the controller.
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Set the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
For more information about configuring settings, see "LJ-G Series User's Manual".
Note
Restart all of the controllers after configuring the settings to activate the changes to the Ethernet settings.
2 Set the Ethernet settings (TCP/IP) for the computer.
The method for configuring the settings depends on the version of Windows. For more details, see the
instruction manual for the computer or LAN card.
3 Start up LJ-Navigator.
"Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator" (Page 1-5)
4 Select [PC communication setting] from the [Comm settings] menu.
The [Comm settings] dialog appears.
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5 Select [Communication via Ethernet] from the [Comm settings] dialog.
1. To enter the IP address for the connected controller directly
Select [IP address (controller)] and enter the IP address for the connected controller.
2. To search for the connected controller
Note
Turn the controller on beforehand and check that it is communicating properly.
• Select [Connected controller] and click the [Check connected controller] button.
• LJ-Navigator automatically searches for the connected controllers and displays the possible IP
addresses in the pull-down menu. Select a controller for communication.
192.168.0.10
192.168.0.11
192.168.0.13
6 Click the [OK] button to close the [Comm settings] dialog.
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Connecting via RS-232C
Connecting via RS-232C
This section explains how to connect the controller to a computer with an RS-232C connection.
Connecting
To connect the controller to a computer with an RS-232C cable, one of the following dedicated cables is
required: OP-96368 (straight cable 2.5 m), and a port adapter, either OP-26401 (D-sub 9-pin), or OP-96369 (D-
sub 25-pin).
NoteNote
The required cable varies depending on the location and direction of the RS-232C port on the computer. When connecting with
the RS-232C cable, see the instruction manual that comes with the computer.
OP-26401 or
OP-96369
OP-26401
Computer
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OP-96368
1 Connect the dedicated cable (OP-96368) to the RS-232C connector on the controller.
2 Connect OP-96368 to OP-26401, and then connect to the RS-232C connector on the computer.
This procedure describes an example when using OP-26401 (D-sub 9-pin).
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Configuring Communication Settings
When communicating with RS-232C, the communication settings must be the same on the controller and on LJ-
Navigator.
PortSelect the port number on the computer where the controller is connected. COM1 to COM8
can be selected on LJ-Navigator.
Baud rateSet the same value for LJ-Navigator and the controller.
Select from 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, or 115200. Larger values represent faster
communication speeds.
ParitySet the same value for LJ-Navigator and the controller.
Select from NONE, EVEN, and ODD.
Flow controlNone
1 Configure the settings for RS-232C on the controller.
For more information about configuring settings, see "LJ-G Series User's Manual".
2 Start up LJ-Navigator.
"Starting and Exiting LJ-Navigator" (Page 1-5)
3 Select [PC communication setting] from the [Comm settings] menu.
The [Comm settings] dialog appears.
4 Select [Communicate via RS-232C] and set the communication settings.
Use the same settings that were configured for RS-232C on the controller in Step 1.
5 Click the [OK] button to close the [Comm settings] dialog.