PATLITE LB6-IL IO-Link Signal Tower Instruction Manual

June 12, 2024
PATLITE

GA0009717_01
Multi-color Signal Tower with IO-Link
TYPE LB6-IL

General Instruction Manual
Installation Operation Maintenance

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - cover

LB6-IL IO-Link Signal Tower

Notice to Customer
Thank you very much for your purchasing our PATLITE products.

  • Request the installation and wiring be performed by a professional contractor if construction work is involved.
  • If there are any questions concerning this product, refer to the contact information at the end of this document and contact your nearest PATLITE Sales Representative.

To the Contractor

  • Read this manual carefully prior to installation.

Read this First

Safety Precautions
The safety precautions that should always be followed in order to prevent injury to user or other individuals as well as prevent damage to property are described below.
■ The level of injury or damage caused by ignoring these safety precautions and using the product improperly is categorized and described below.

Warning
This icon indicates an action with the potential to cause death or serious injury.

Caution
This icon indicates an action with the potential to cause injury, physical loss or damage.

Warning

  • Observe the following to prevent short-circuits and damage.

    • Turn off the power before wiring or repairs, including replacement of the fuse.
    • Install the product correctly. (Replacement in case of damage to glove or case.)
  • Request the installation and wiring to be accompanied by a professional contractor.
    If installation is done improperly, it may result in fire, electric shock, falling, or malfunction.

  • When this product is used for security purposes, it should be inspected daily. In case a malfunction should occur, it is recommended that you use this product together with other security products.

  • After installation, do not use this product to climb up onto the equipment with.
    Failure to comply will result in product damage and/or falling off the machinery.

Caution

  • Before handling static-sensitive parts of this product, discharge any static electricity from the body.
  • Do not disassemble or remove during operation.
  • When you attach/detach the head cover and buzzer unit, do not touch the internal connector terminal.
    Failure to follow this instruction may cause a breakdown.

Notice

  • When using this product for sequrity purposes, please observe the following.
    • Be sure to conduct daily inspections.
    • Use in conjunction with other crises in case of failure.
  • Before handling static-sensitive parts of this product, discharge any static electricity from the body. (To prevent damage from static electricity, place your hand or other body part onto a metal object or to an earth ground.)
  • Use a soft cloth moistened with water to wipe off any dirt or grime on the main unit. (Do not wipe with thinners, benzine, gasoline, or oil.)
  • Observe the following when handling product parts.
    • Other than parts that you can remove, do not disassemble any parts.
    • Do not modify this product.
    • Be sure to use the repair parts specified in this manual.

Model Number Configuration

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Model Number
Configuration

Example LB6-20ILWCBW

  • 20Seg. / IO-Link Conterol
  • Direct Mount / M12 Connector
  • with Buzzer
  • Off white

Names and Dimensions

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Names and Dimensions
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Installation

Caution

  • This product is for indoor use only.

  • Do not use the product with the Head cover or Buzzer unit removed.

  • Do not apply excessive force when installing or removing the head cover and buzzer unit.
    Failure to do could result in damage to the unit.

  • When removing and reinstalling the head cover and buzzer unit, make sure there is no floating between them and the outer lens. Failure to do so may result in parts falling or flooding.

  • Use a soft cloth moistened with water to wipe off any dirt or grime on the main unit.

  • Be sure to install the provided waterproof sheet when installing the product.

  • When the installation location is unavoidably irregular and waterproof performance is required, use a sealant between the product and the installation surface.

Notice

  • The following requirements are necessary for a proper mounting location.
    • Location with strong and even surface with minimal vibration.
  • When the installation location is unavoidably irregular and waterproof performance is required, use a sealant between the product and the installation surface.
  1. Check the mounting position of the product.
  2. Make a mounting hole in the mounting position of the product. ( See P.5 ”■Mounting Surface Dimensions” )
  3. Turn the body in the counterclockwise direction and remove the body from the bracket.
  4. Remove the M30 nut from the bracket.
  5. Attach the bracket to the mounting position.
  6. Secure the bracket to the mounting position with the M30 nut.
    Recommended tightening torque| 4.5N・m
    ---|---
  7. Pass the M12 cable through.
  8. Align the M12 cable alignment with the M12 connector alignment to attach the M12 cable. ( See P.4 “3 Names and Dimensions M12 Connector Pin Configuration” )
  9. Turn the body in the clockwise direction and mount the body to the bracket.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Installation 1

■ Mounting Surface Dimensions [Unit : mm]

  1. Check the mounting position of the product and the NPT pole.
  2. Turn the body in the counterclockwise direction and remove the Body from the bracket.
  3. While holding part ‘A’, attach the Bracket to the NPT pole.
    Recommended tightening torque| 2.25N・m
    ---|---
  4. Pass the M12 cable through.
  5. Align the M12 cable alignment with the M12 connector alignment to attach the M12 cable. ( See P.4 “3 Names and Dimensions M12 Connector Pin Configuration ”)
  6. Turn the body in the clockwise direction and mount the body to the bracket.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Installation 3

Wiring

Caution

  • Turn off the power before wiring. There is a risk of short-circuiting and damage to the internal circuitry.
  • Ensure the proper working voltage is used and that direct current or alternating current is properly applied. Any mistake in wiring may result in damage.
  • Do not pull the wire. Possible cause of failure may occur.
  • Be sure the wiring is done properly. Any mistake in wiring may result in damage.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Wiring 1

How to Use

This product is IO-Link supported.
Wire according to P.6 ”5 Wiring”.
LED and buzzer can be controlled from the IO-Link master.

By changing the “Operating Mode” setting, the unit can operate in the following modes.

  • Simple Mode
  • Level Mode
  • Animation Mode

In level mode, animation mode and user preferences, the LEDs are controlled segment by segment.
In simple mode, several segments are controlled as a single tier.
The number of segments per tier can be set arbitrarily. (See P.11 □Size of Tiers)

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - How to Use 1

The parameters used in each mode are listed in the table below.
For common matters, see P.14 ” ■Matters common to all mode ”.

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■ Parameter setting
For parameters, download and use the IODDs on the Type LB6 page of the website (https://www.patlite.com).
Also download and use the parameter sheet in the same way.

■ Simple Mode
This mode allows control by setting the contents of the LED and the buzzer.
Other settings are made via parameters.
Refer to the table below for process data transmission.

| bit7| bit6| bit5| bit4| bit3| bit2| bitl| bit0
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Byte 0| User Preference Select| Buzzer
ON/OFF| LED Tier 5
ON/OFF| LED Tier 4
ON/OFF| LED Tier 3
ON/OFF| LED Tier 2
ON/OFF| LED Tier 1
ON/OFF
Byte 1| Not used

□LED pattern
The “LED Pattern” used in simple mode corresponds to the table below.

Pattern Set Value
Name Flashing Rate
Continuous
Blinking Slow 30 blinks per minute
Blinking Middle 90 blinks per minute
Blinking Fast 120 blinks per minute
Flashing Slow 60 flashes per minute
Flashing Middle 90 flashes per minute
Flashing Fast 120 flashes per minute
Gradation blinking Slow 60 blinks per minute
Gradation blinking Middle 90 blinks per minute
Gradation blinking Fast 120 blinks per minute

□ Select User Color
“Select User Color” allows you to select an arbitrary LED colour to be used in Simple mode.
See P.14 “□About LED Color” for the color to be selected.

□ Tier Color
“Tier Color” corresponds to the table below.

LED Color Set Value
Off 0
Red 1
Green 2
Amber 3
Blue 4
Purple 5
Cyan 6
White 7
User Color* 8
  • Selected in ”Select User Color” parameter

Default values are shown in the table below.

Tier Set value
Tier 1 1 (Red)
Tier 2 3 (Amber)
Tier 3 2 (Green)
Tier 4 4 (Blue)
Tier 5 7 (White)

□ Size of Tiers
The number of segments controlled as one tier can be changed using the “Size of Tiers”.
Default values are all 4.
Set the total value to be 20.

■ Level Mode
In this mode, LED and buzzer contents are set by parameters and controlled by process data values.
Refer to the table below for process data transmission.

| bit7| I bit6| bit5| bit4| I bit3| I bit2| I bitl| I bib)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Byte 0| User Preference Select| Buzzer
ON/OFF| Not used
Byte 1| Not used| Level value*
Ox00 – 0x64 (0 – 100)

*Level values are valid from 0 to 100; for values greater than 100, the level value is 100.

□ Default value
The default values of the parameters in level mode are shown in the table below.

Segment Threshold LED Color LED Pattern
20 95 Red Flashing Fast
19 90 Red Flashing Fast
18 85 Red Flashing Fast
17 80 Red Flashing Fast
16 75 Amber Flashing Middle
15 70 Amber Flashing Middle
14 65 Amber Flashing Middle
13 60 Amber Flashing Middle
12 55 Green Blinking Fast
11 50 Green Blinking Fast
10 45 Green Blinking Fast
9 40 Green Blinking Fast
8 35 Cyan Blinking Slow
7 30 Cyan Blinking Slow
6 25 Cyan Blinking Slow
5 20 Cyan Blinking Slow
4 15 Blue Continuous
3 10 Blue Continuous
2 5 Blue Continuous
1 0 Blue Continuous

■ Animation Mode
In this mode, the LED and buzzer contents are set by parameters, and the level mode is displayed sequentially.
Refer to the table below for process data transmission.

| bit7| I bit6| bit5| bit4| bit3| bit2| bit1| bit0
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Byte 0| User Preference Select| Buzzer
ON/OFF| Not used| Animation
Reset
Animation| Enable
Byte 1| Not used| Animation
Speed

□ Animaition Ending
“Animation Ending” selects the motion after all segments are lighting up in animation mode.
Refer to the table below to set this parameter.

Motion Set value
All segments turn off and animation starts again 0

Segments turn off in the opposite order of lights on, and animation starts again| 1

□ Animation Reset
Stops the running animation and plays it back from the start.
If this bit is set, the animation is reset and does not start.

■ Matters common to all mode
□ LED Color
The “LED Color” used in each mode corresponds to the table below.
Color images may differ from actual colors due to screen conditions or printing conditions.

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□ Buzzer Pattern
“Buzzer Pattern” used in each mode corresponds to the table below.

Pattern Set value
Off 0
Continuous Beep Sound 1
Rapid Intermittent Beep 2
Rapid Hi-Low 3
Sweep Sound 4
Continuous Beep Sound  500ms ON / 500ms OFF 5
Rapid Intermittent Beep  500ms ON / 500ms OFF 6
Rapid Hi-Low  500ms ON / 500ms OFF 7
Sweep Sound  500ms ON / 500ms OFF 8

□ LED Intensity
“LED Intensity” used in each mode can be set from 0 to 100% in 10% increments.

□ Buzzer Sound Level
“Buzzer Sound Level” used in each mode can be set from 0 to 100% in 10% increments.

□ Direction of Flow (Level Mode, Animation Mode)
“Direction of Flow” sets the starting position of the lighting.
Refer to the table below for the setting.

Starting position Set value
Starts lighting from segment 1 0
Starts lighting from segment 20 1

□ Scope of Apperance (Level Mode, Animation Mode)
Each segment lights up with the LED color/LED pattern set.
Except for the top segment, the color and pattern of the LEDs in the illuminated segments change according to the “Scope of Appearance” setting.
Refer to the table below for the settings.

Motion Set value
Lighting with the same LED color/pattern as the top segment 0
Lighting with set LED colors/pattern 1
Continuous lighting with set LED color 2

□ User Preference
Set a value of 1~3 in “User Preference” in the process data, and the operation set in User Preference Color1~3 will be performed.
Regardless of each mode or process data value (except the buzzer setting), the display set in the user preferences takes priority.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshoot problems that occur by following the instructions in the table below.

No. Problem Confirmation Remedy
1 The LED does not light Is the processing data correct? Please check’

6 How to Use” (P.8)
before submitting your process data.
Are the parameters correct?| Please check ” 6 How to Use” (P.8)
before set value.
Is the electric wiring connected correctly?| Refer to “ 5  Wiring” (P.7) for proper wiring.
Is the power supply applied at the correct voltage?| Check voltage output from the connected master.
2| The color of the LED differs from the desired color.| Is the processing data correct?| Please check “ 6 How to Use” (P.8)
before submitting your process data.
Are the parameters correct?| Please check “ 6 How to Use” (P.8)
before set value.
3| The buzzer does not sound.| Is the processing data correct?| Please check’ 6 How to Use” (P.8)
before submitting your process data.
Are the parameters correct?
before set value.| Please check ” How to Use” (P.8)
Is the electric wiring connected correctly?| Refer to “ 5 Wiring” (P.7) for proper wiring.
Is the power supply applied at the correct voltage?| Check voltage output from the connected 10-Link master.

Specifications

General Specifications

Product Name Multi-color Signal Tower with 10-Link
Model LB6-20ILWCNW
Rated Voltage 24V DC
Operating Voltage Range 18V – 30V DC
Current Consmption Std.
Max. 250mA
Condition At rated voltage, with 10-Link communication.

All LED segments continuously illuminate in white. Dimming:100%
(Only LB6-20ILBW)Buzzer Sound “Continuous Beep Sound” Volume:100%
Inrush Current| None
Operating Ambient Temperature| -20°C ~ +50°C
Operating Ambient Humidity| Less than 90% (No condensation)
Storage Ambient Temperature| -30°C ~ +60°C
Storage Ambient Humidity| Less than 90% (No condensation)
Mounting Location| Indoor
Mounting Direction| Upright
Protection Rating| IP65
Environmental Condition| Upright
Insulation Resistance| More than 5M0 at 500VDC between live part and non- current carrying metallic part
Withstand Voltage| 500VAC applied for 1min between live part and non-current carrying metallic part without breaking insulation
Dimensions| See “3 Names and Dimensions”
Mass(Tolerance:±10%)| 0.54kg| I 0.59kg
Conformity
Standards| UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14
EN 61000-6-4. EN 61000-6-2. EN IEC 63000
FCC Part 15 Subpart Class A
ICES-003 Class A
Remarks| • Due to the characteristics of the LED elements. there may be a slight variation in color tone and brightness between products.
• UL Recognized Component(File No.E215660)
• Conforms to the CE requirements.
• Conforms to the UKCA requirements.

• The requirements in each law and regulation are only included in the language designated by each law and regulation.
Check the instruction manuals published in each language.

LED Specifications

Lighting color| No.1| Red| No.8| (Lemon to Green Gradation)| No.15| (Blue to Purple Gradation)
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
No.2| (Red to Amber Gradation)| No.9| Green| No.16| Purple
No.3| No.10| (Green to Cyan Gradation)| No.17| (Purple to White Gradation)
No.4| No.11| Cyan| No.18
No.5| Amber| No.12| (Cyan to Blue Gradation)| No.19
No.6| Amber to Lemon Gradation)| No.13| Blue| No.20
No.7| Lemon| No.14| (Blue to Purple Gradation)| No.21| White
Lighting pattern| Continuous, Blinking, Gradation blinking, Flash
Flashing Rate (Typ.)| Blinking| 30 / 90 / 120 times/min
Gradation blinking| 30 / 90 / 120 times/min
Flash| 60 / 90 / 120 times/min

Buzzer Specifications

Buzzer Sound
/ Typical Frequency| No.1| OFF
---|---|---
No.2| Continuous beep sound / 3,378Hz
No.3| Rapid intermittent beep / 3,378Hz
No.4| Rapid Hi-Lo / 2,016Hz & 3,012Hz
No.5| Sweep sound / 1,000Hz – 4,032Hz
No.6| Continuous beep sound / 3,378Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.7| Rapid intermittent beep / 3,378Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.8| Rapid Hi-Lo / 2,016Hz & 3,012Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.9| Sweep sound / 1,000Hz – 4,032Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
Setting| Depending on 10-Link parameters
Sound Pressure Level (Typ.)| 88dB
Environmental Condition| Buzzer sound No.5 is measured from
the total circumfrence of the buzzer Unit at 1 m. (Volume:100%)

IO-Link Specifications

Function| LED Segment Control| Operation Mode| Simple Mode/ Level Mode / Animation Mode
---|---|---|---
Lighting Color| Total 21 colors
Lighting Control| Total 10 patterns
Dimming| 0% to 100% (10% step)
Buzzer Control| Buzzer Style| Total 9 styles (Including “OFF”)
Volume| 0% to 100% (10% step)
Communication
specification| 10-Link revision| 1.1.3
Transmission rate| COM2
Minimum Cycle time| 2.7ms
Process data length| PD out : 2byte
PD in : Obyte
ID| Vendor| 763d(Ox2FB)
Device| 524290d(0x80002)

Replacement Parts

The following replacement parts for this product are available for customer to change or replace.

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Option Parts

The optional parts for this product are listed below. (Top line: Part Name; Bottom: Model)

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Option Parts

External Diagram (Unit: mm)

Model Number Configuration

General Specifications

Model LB6-B
Ambient operating temperature -20°C ~ +50°C
Ambient operating humidity Less than 90 % (No condensation)
Mass(Tolerance±10%) 0.06kg
Buzzer Sound / Typical Frequency No.1
No.2 Continuous beep sound / 3,378Hz
No.3 Rapid intermittent beep / 3,378Hz
No.4 Rapid Hi-Lo / 2,016Hz & 3,012Hz
No.5 Sweep sound / 1,000Hz – 4,032Hz
No.6 Continuous beep sound / 3,378Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.7 Rapid intermittent beep / 3,378Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.8 Rapid Hi-Lo / 2,016Hz & 3,012Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
No.9 Sweep sound / 1,000Hz – 4,032Hz 500ms ON / 500ms OFF
Setting Depending on 10-Link parameters
Sound Pressure Level (Typ.) 88dB
Environmental Condition Buzzer sound No.5 is measured from the total

circumfrence of the buzzer Unit at 1m (Volume:100%)

Attach/detach the Buzzer Unit

Follow the instruction below when attaching and detaching the buzzer unit.

Warning

  • Be sure that it is disconnected from the power source before working on it

Caution

  • Do not apply excessive torque or strong shock to each unit or body. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • Do not touch the connector area or the inside of the body. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • Be sure to lock buzzer unit securely when attaching. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • The buzzer unit must be removed by holding the product body. Failure to comply will result in damage.

■ Detachment

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Buzzer Unit 1

■ Attachment

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Buzzer Unit 2

<Troubleshooting the Buzzer Unit Attachment>
The Buzzer Unit is generally in the status shown in the diagram below after removal.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Buzzer Unit 3

Caution
Check to make sure the rib inside of the Buzzer Unit fits into the groove if the Buzzer Unit does not attach properly.
Attach the Buzzer Unit by referring to the next page if the rib does not fit into the groove as shown in the diagram below. In addition, the rib may slide out of the groove during removal as shown in the diagram below depending on how the Buzzer Unit was removed. Attaching the Buzzer Unit to the product again in this state may result in damage.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Buzzer Unit 4

Use the procedure below if the Buzzer Unit does not attach properly.

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Buzzer Unit 5

Atttach/detach the Head Cover

Follow the instruction below when attaching and detaching the buzzer unit.

Warning

  • Be sure that it is disconnected from the power source before working on it

Caution

  • Do not apply excessive torque or strong shock to each unit or body. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • Do not touch the connector area or the inside of the body. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • Be sure to lock buzzer unit securely when attaching. Failure to comply will result in damage or malfunction.
  • The buzzer unit must be removed by holding the product body. Failure to comply will result in damage.

■ Detachment

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Head Cover 1

■ Attachment

PATLITE LB6 IL IO Link Signal Tower - Head Cover 2

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