B95100524_09

S i g n a l To w e r

Operation Manual
Model LA6-POE

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Table of Contents
1.

2.

3.

Introduction
1.1.

Safety Precautions

6

1.2.

For safe application, observe the following:

7

1.3.

Product Features

7

1.4.

Trademarks

8

Model Number Configuration

9

2.1.

Model Number Configuration

9

2.2.

Part Names and Dimensions

10

Installation
3.1.

11

How to Install11

3.1.1.

Direct-mount Type11

3.1.2.

Stationary Type12

3.1.3.

Terminal block connector (Detachment Method)

13

3.2.

Wiring13

3.2.1.

Terminal Block Connector Pin Arrangement13

3.2.2.

Wiring the Terminal Block13

3.2.3.

Wiring Example

14

3.2.4.

LAN Cable Connection

16

3.3.

4.

6

Contact Capacity

16

How to Operate
4.1.

17

Operating Procedure

17

4.1.1.

Controlling with Commands

17

4.1.2.

When Controlling with the Signal Line Inputs

17

4.1.3.

When Mirroring

18

4.1.4.

When Collecting the Signal Tower Information

18

4.1.5.

Disabling a function

19

4.2.

Web Setup Screen

20

4.2.1.

Set password

21

4.2.2.

Login

22

4.3.

Network Setup

23

4.4.

LED Unit Setup

24
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5.

4.4.1.

Loading Setup Data

24

4.4.2.

WEB Setup26

4.4.3.

Read Setup Data

27

4.5.

Main Unit Setup

28

4.6.

Command Configuration

29

4.7.

Modbus/TCP Setup

30

4.8.

Contact Input Detection

31

4.9.

Mirroring Setup

32

4.9.1.

Setting up the Mirroring Source

33

4.9.2.

Setup Mirroring Destination Point

34

4.10.

Information Transmission Setup

35

4.11.

HTTP command receiving settings

36

Operating Procedure
5.1.

37

PNS Command

37

5.1.1.

Smart Mode Control Command

38

5.1.2.

Mute Command

39

5.1.3.

STOP/Pulse Input Command

40

5.1.4.

Managing Command Control

41

5.1.5.

Managing Detailed Command Control

42

5.1.6.

Clear Command

43

5.1.7.

Reboot Command

43

5.1.8.

Status Acquisition Command

44

5.1.9.

Detailed Status Acquisition Command

46

5.1.10.

Individual flashing control

49

5.2.

PHN Command

50

5.3.

Modbus/TCP

52

5.3.1.

Function Code52

5.3.2.

Input Address

52

5.3.3.

Register Address

53

5.3.4.

Register Allocation Example

55

5.3.5.

Command Transmission Example

56

5.4.

Mirroring

60

5.5.

Signal Wire Control

61

5.5.1.

Signal Tower Mode

61
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5.5.2.

Smart Mode

62

5.5.3.

Input Signal Time Chart

68

5.5.4.

Trigger Input Signal Time Chart

68

5.6.

"Clear" Function

69

5.7.

Contact Input Detection

70

5.8.

HTTP Command

72

5.8.1.

HTTP Command Control

73

5.8.2.

HTTP Detailed Status Acquisition Command

75

Signal Tower Information Transmission Function

78

5.9.

6.

5.9.1.

System Overview

78

5.9.2.

Communication specifications

78

5.9.3.

Transmission condition78

5.9.4.

Transmission Data Contents

78

5.9.5.

Transmission Data Format

79

5.9.6.

Determine Signal Tower Input

81

5.9.7.

Maintain Signal Tower Status

83

5.9.8.

Visualization Application Software

83

Maintenance

84

6.1.

Initialization

84

6.2.

Reboot86

6.3.

Web Login Password Change

87

6.4.

Version Confirmation

88

6.5.

LED Color Change

91

6.6.

Buzzer Sound Control

93

6.7.

Language Data Update

94

6.8.

Firmware Update

96

6.8.1.

Firmware update of the LED unit

96

6.8.2.

Firmware update of the LAN unit

97

6.9.

Security Settings98

7. Troubleshooting

100

8.

Replacement Parts

103

9.

Option Parts

104
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9.1.

Wall-mount Bracket (Direct Mounting Type [TN])

104

9.2.

Wall-mount Bracket (Stationary Type [SN])

105

9.3.

Upper Bracket (Direct Mounting Type [TN])

106

10.

General Specifications

108

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1.

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing our PATLITE product.
• Request the installation and wiring be performed by a professional contractor if construction work is involved.
• Prior to installation, read this manual thoroughly before using this product to ensure correct use.
• After reviewing this manual, if there are any questions regarding this product, please contact the nearest PATLITE officelisted on the back cover of this manual.

Notice• The copyrights of this book is owned by the PATLITE Company, Inc. (henceforth referred to as "our company"). Any
reproduction, duplication, alteration, or extracting portions of this book, etc., without written permission from ourcompany is forbidden.
• Specifications, the design, and other contents written in this book may be changed for improvements without Prior
notice and may result in differences from the actual product purchased.
• This product meets severe quality control and inspection requirements prior to shipment, but if some failure or defectis found, please contact the place of purchase, or your PATLITE Sales Representative (indicated on the last page) tosolve the issue.
• Please understand that our company does not take any responsibility for damage and other disadvantages thisproduct (software is included) has caused due to the customer using this product outside its designed application,such as for home, office and industrial use, high security applications such as systems related to human life, directly
or inderectly, or from claims from any third parties.
Also understand, prior to use, no responsibility is taken at our company for damages or other disadvantages, due
to customers use of this product beyond the scope of its general application, or from any claims made from third
parties.
When using this product for applications in which equipment of higher reliability than the general application
demands, such as a computer system, etc., please use suitable safety design countermeasures against system failure,etc.
• Please understand that our Company does not take any responsibility for damage and other disadvantages thisproduct (software is included) has caused due to the customer using this product, or any claims from third parties.

1.1.

Safety Precautions• In order to prevent any damage to the user and other personnel or to assets, note the following:• The following symbol classifies and explains the level of harm inflicted when caution is disregarded while using the
product.
! WARNING

This symbol indicates an imminently dangerous condition: failure to follow the instructions maylead to death or serious injury.

! CAUTION

This symbol indicates a potentially dangerous condition: failure to follow the instructions may leadto slight injury or property damage.
Indicates something to observe before using this product. The disregard to this indication may leadto product malfunction or failure.

! NOTICE■ Meaning of the symbols
DegreeSymbolContents

Prohibited

Indicates it is forbidden.

Directions!
!

Indicates when a procedure must be performed.

Description

MEMO

Indicates a supplementary explanation.

CautionIndicates to show caution.

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1.2.

For safe application, observe the following:! WARNING

To prevent from shock, short-circuits or damage, observe the following:• Be sure the power is disconnected before replacement (fuse exchange, etc.) or repair.
• Use this product in a properly maintained condition. (Replace or repair if the body, LED unit, etc. are damaged.)
Request the installation and wiring be performed by a professional contractor if construction work is involved. Failure
to comply may result in fire, electric shock or falling from high places may occur.
! CAUTION

Do not listen to a buzzer at close range. Failure to observe this may lead from irritation to permanent damage to theears.
In order to maintain protection of this product against dust and waterproofing performance, be sure to use the head
cover, buzzer unit, USB cover and LAN Bracket in the condition that it was originally attached. ( TN Direct Mount Type)Do not operate this product with the ‘O’ ring or waterproof packing removed. Waterproof performance will drop andpossibility cause failure. ( TN Direct Mount Type)By all means, do not apply voltage to the Common wire (COM) or Flashing Common line. Product failure will occur.
When removing covers or packing from the equipment, which is attached to this product, be careful not to snag the
product. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product.
Do not drop, or allow this product to fall. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product.
! NOTICE

To ensure proper safety while using the signal tower, observe the following:• Perform periodic pre-maintenance.
• As a precaution against problems occurring, Use this product together with other equipment.
Be sure to discharge any static electricity from the body before handling static sensitive parts of this product.
(To prevent damage from static electricity, touch hands or other body parts to metals or an earth ground to discharge
the body from static charge.)
Use a soft cloth, etc., dampened with water to wipe the main signal tower unit.
(Do not use cleaners containing chemicals such as thinner, alcohol, gasoline or oil.)
To ensure safety when this product is installed onto equipment, observe the following:• Do not remove parts beyond those designed to be removed from this product.
• Do not modify or disassemble this product.
• Use only the specified replacement parts listed in comprehensive manual.
Contrary to Warnings and Cautions indicated in this document, product failure due to mishandling, disassembly,
modifications or natural disasters, etc. is not covered by any Warranty.
Moreover, avoid any applications outside those indicated in this document.

1.3.

Product Features

This product has a new "Smart Mode" function; in addition to the"Signal Tower Mode", which can directly control the LED
and buzzer like a standard signal tower. In the "Smart Mode", various displays can be shown, such as a slow flashing rate,
simulating that of a firefly and a display that can be used as a level meter.
In addition to the signal line input control, since it is compatible with the Power over Ethernet (henceforth, PoE), it can be
operated through a LAN Cable to acquire signal tower status conditions via the network, and control it in the Signal Tower
Mode or Smart Mode. Also, this product can use the mirroring function, in which one signal tower can show the same status
as the other, but in a different location.
Since the Signal Tower is the LA6, the dedicated application software, "EDITOR for LA series" can be used to reflect thesetting data via the network.
* Visit our company's home page and download the latest application software for free.

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1.4.

Trademarks

Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United Statesand other countries.
Google Chrome is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.

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2.

Model Number Configuration

2.1.

Model Number Configuration
Model

Model
NumberLED
Tiers

L A6- 5

Common to all models

Rated
Mounting
Voltage Specifications

D↓

Flashing/
BuzzerExtended
Functionality

W

B

-POE
Common to all models

Rated voltage: DC24V.

TN Direct Mount
SN Stationary

Body
Color

PoE Supported
Common to all models

Common to all models

W Off-white

B Flashing/Buzzer

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2.2.

Part Names and Dimensions＜LA6-5DTNWB-POE＞＜LA6-5DSNWB-POE＞
φ60

Headcover（Multi-function Button

16

16

Inside →※1）

LED Unit

428
USB Cover（In Back）※2

405
70

228

LAN Unit
Nameplate(Backside)“Clear” Switch

110

Stand Cover

25
8

LAN Bracket

φ60
Base Plate
Maximum Board thickness: 4 mm

145

(Unit: mm)※ 1 Multi-function Button (Remove Head Cover)
Remove the head cover by turning it to the left to release it from the locked position.
(To re-assemble, perform the steps in the reverse order.)Multi-function button※ 2 USB Cover (Detailed Parts)<NOTE>(Cover in opened position)

18.8

22.2

Micro USB connector(Micro-B Female)

10〈Note〉This connector
is not used.

- To open the USB Cover, insert a minus
driver (blade-edge width of 3mm,
thickness of 0.5 mm or less) in the
indented part and lightly pry it open.
(Use an object made of ceramic to avoid
scratching or damaging the Body.)- Ensure the USB cover is closed at
all times. If not securely closed, thewaterproof performance will decrease.

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3.

Installation! CAUTION

The clamping surface should be sufficient enough to tolerate the weight and surface of the product. Do not use theproduct in a place where vibrations exceeds the specifications. Failure to comply may result in the prevention of the
product detaching and falling, causing injury to a passer-by, etc.
Install the signal tower in an upright position.
In cases where the installation placement is unavoidably irregular, and waterproof performance is required, use asealant to the crevice between the product and the installation surface. ( TN )If an IP54 rating is required, when clamping each bracket, place sealant to the distribution hole area and thescrew thread or nut. ( TN )Do not run LAN cable from outside. There is a risk of exposure to lightning strikes or other adverse weather
conditions.
The LAN Unit and Stand Cover cannot be separated. ( SN )Before placing the rubber sheet onto the bottom plate, be sure to removedust, water, oil, etc., on the bottom plate and theinstallation location. ( SN )The LAN cable and wiring is not included.

3.1.

How to Install

3.1.1. Direct-mount Type❶ Make holes for the mount and wire
distribution hole for the product.

LAN Unit❷ Firmly hold the LAN Unit, and the turn7

to the left to remove it.

2❸ Secure the LAN bracket with theaccessorized nuts.

Recommended Torque
0.75N/m (Standard)

Terminal Block Connector

6

LAN Cable5❹ It allows the LAN cable wiring to passthrough the distribution hole.

LAN
Bracket❺ The lock on the terminal blockconnector can be unlocked andremoved for wiring.

4
1 8(Refer to “3.1.3. Terminal blockconnector (Detachment
Method)”) ( Refer to “3.2. Wiring”)❻ The LAN unit is connected to the※Mounting Board
Thickness 4mm or less.

3

terminal block connector and LAN
cable.

■ Mounting Dimensional Drawing
Product Front(Buzzer Diaphram)

0°

11

φ
40

12

※ The figure shows the most common installation circumstances,
but cannot show for every possible circumstance.

12

and the distribution hole is done if
necessary.

Product
OutsideDimension
Nameplate
Location

Mounting Hole
(φ5×3 places)0°❼ The LAN unit is attached.
❽ Sealing around the mounting holes

Distribution Hole(φ26)

(Unit: mm)

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3.1.2. Stationary Type❶ Loosen the screw to remove the bottom

plate. (Do not completely remove the screw.)❷ The lock on the terminal block connector

LAN Unit

Terminal Block Connector

LAN Cable

2 3

can be unlocked and removed for wiring.

Stand Cover(Refer to 3.1.3. Terminal blockconnector (Detachment
Method))(Refer to 3.2. Wiring)

4❸ The LAN unit is connected to the terminal

WiringThrough-hole

1

block connector and LAN cable.

4

Tab

Recommended Torque
0.6N/m (Standard)

BottomPlate❹ The tab on the bottom of the stand cover ishooked in place and secured with a screw.

Tab

Screw

5

❺ Apply the rubber sheet onto the bottom

RubberSheetplate. The rubber sheet is peeled from theyellow releasing paper, and is to be stuck
onto the bottom plate.
The transparent protection sheet on
the rubber sheet is to be removed after
attachment.
■ Mounting Dimensional Drawing

Product Front(Buzzer Diaphram)

0°12Nameplate
Location

Mounting Hole
(φ5x3 places)

°

16

φ1

12
0

（Unit：mm）※ The figure shows the most common installation
circumstances, but cannot show for every possible
circumstance.

LAN Unit Outer
Dimensions

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3.1.3. Terminal block connector (Detachment Method)<Removing><Attaching>※ The example figure shows the TN model.

〈Figure of LAN unit from the underside〉

Raise the lever
Terminal block connector

Push the terminal block connector into the LAN unit until the levers
can be locked in place.
(When pushing the terminal block connector in place, the lever will
temporarily move up, before it moves down and locks into place.)

Referring to the drawing, depress the leveron the right and left of the terminal blockconnector to unlock it, and pull the terminal
block connector straight out.

3.2.

Wiring3.2.1. Terminal Block Connector Pin Arrangement
Power Wire
(Signal Wire Side) 6
Power Wire
5

Input 4

4COM
Flashing/Pulse Enable11
Common10Mode Change

Input 339Input 7

Input 22

8

Input 6

Input 1

1

7

Input 512

■ Recommended lead wire specifications
Wire TypeUL1007/UL1430

Wire Gauge (Solid Wire)

0.2-1.5mm2

Wire Gauge (Frayed Wire) AWG24-16
Temperature rating should be above 75oC, andthe conductor material should be of copper wire.

3.2.2. Wiring the Terminal Block2

1❶ A minus driver etc. is placed on the slot and pushed into

the slot of the terminal block connector. (at a slight angle)❷ The stripped side of the lead wire is inserted in the slot.
Slot

3❸ The driver is then extracted from the slot. (Check to makesure the lead wire has been locked in place.)

Poi nt
The minus driver blade should be no less than 2.5mm in width and 0.4mm inthickness. Any object that fits the dimensions is also ok.
Do not forcibly push the slot more than necessary with the driver. Failure to comply
may damage the unit.
Strip 6-7mm of wire insulation from the wire before inserting it in the Terminal Block.
When removing the lead wire, Do not just pull to remove.
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3.2.3. Wiring Example
The following is a basic wiring example.
If there are any special applications that require asking questions concerning this product, feel free to contact your PATLITE
Sales Representative.
* When lighting and flashing are used together in the Signal Tower mode with a PLC, it is necessary to separate theflashing and non-flashing circuit outputs on the PLC side.

Wiring Example Index

LED Tier 1 / Input 1
Function Name
[Signal Tower] mode/[Smart Mode]

3.2.3.1.

①
Pin No.
(Refer to 3.2.1 Terminal Connector Pin Arrangement)

Connecting to Contact Relays with DC24V Input
For Flashing /Pulse Enable
Do Not Apply Voltage!

LA6-POE

External
Contact 2

Power
24VDC Input

Voltage Contact Relay

Flashing/Pulse Enable⑪
Common line
LED Tier 1 / Input 1 ①
LED Tier 2 / Input 2 ②
LED Tier 3 / Input 3 ③
LED Tier 4 / Input 4 ④
LED Tier 5 / Input 5 ⑦
Alarm 1 / Input 6
Alarm 2 / Input 7

⑧
⑨

⑩
⑫
Power Supply Wire ⑥
Power Supply Wire ⑤
Mode Change
Common line

Do Not Use!
For Lighting

24V DC（Class 2）（No polarity）

14

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Contact 1

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3.2.3.2.

Connecting to a PLC (NPN Type Transistor) with DC24V Input
For Flashing/
Pulse Enable
Output Unit 2

Power
24VDC Input

Do Not Apply Voltage!

LA6-POE

PLC

External Contact Classification
PLC (NPN Transistor)

Flashing/Pulse Enable⑪
Common line
LED Tier 1 / Input 1
LED Tier 2 / Input 2①②

LED Tier 4 / Input 4③④

LED Tier 5 / Input 5⑦

Alarm 1 / Input 6

⑧
⑨
⑩
⑫

LED Tier 3 / Input 3

Alarm 2 / Input 7
Mode Change
COM

Power Supply Wire ⑥

Do Not Use!

Power Supply Wire ⑤

For Lighting
24V DC（Class 2）

Output Unit 1
Circuit Schematic

C

B

E

3.2.3.3.

Connecting to a PLC (PNP Type Transistor) with DC24V Input
Power

LA6-POE〈Note〉Since flashing and intermittence areuncontrollable with the PNP typetransistor, do not connect it.
Control flashing and intermittencewith the PLC programming.

24VDC Input

External Contact Classification
PLC (PNP Transistor)

Flashing/Pulse Enable⑪
Common line
LED Tier 1 / Input 1①

LED Tier 2 / Input 2②

LED Tier 3 / Input 3③

LED Tier 4 / Input 4④

LED Tier 5 / Input 5⑦

Alarm 1 / Input 6⑧

Alarm 2 / Input 7⑨

Mode Change

⑩
⑫

C OM

Power Supply Wire ⑥

Do Not Apply Voltage!

PLC

Do Not Use!

Power Supply Wire ⑤
24V DC（Class2）

Circuit Schematic

C
E

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3.2.3.4.

Connecting to Contact Relay with PoE Input〈Note〉Since flashing and Pulse
Enable Common areuncontrollable for a PoE
input, do not connect it.

LA6-POEPower
PoE Input
External Contact Classification
Voltage Contact Relay

For Lighting

Flashing/Pulse Enable⑪
Common line

Do Not Use!

External
Contact 1

LED Tier 1 / Input 1 ①
LED Tier 2 / Input 2 ②
LED Tier 3 / Input 3 ③
LED Tier 4 / Input 4 ④
LED Tier 5 / Input 5 ⑦
Alarm 1 / Input 6
Alarm 2 / Input 7

⑧
⑨

⑩
⑫
Power Supply Wire ⑥
Power Supply Wire ⑤
Mode Change
Common line

Do Not Apply Voltage!

Do Not Use!

3.2.4. LAN Cable Connection
The LAN cable should be rated for category 5e or higher. A straight or cross cable can be used.

MEMO

3.3.

• Be sure to use the IEEE802.3af compliant products for the PoE power feeder systems.
• Priority is given to the DC24V power source when both the DC24V power source andPoE power feeder systems are connected simultaneously.
• If both power sources are simultaneously connected, when disconnecting the DC24V
source, this product may reboot.

Contact Capacity
Signal Wire Contact Capacity
Current Capacity

No more than 500 mA (DC24V)
No more than 100 mA (PoE)

Withstand Voltage

DC 35V or greater

Leakage Current

0.1 mA or lessON voltage (Vsat)

Less than 1V* Inrush current does not flow into the Mode Change line.

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4. How to Operate
4.1. Operating Procedure
4.1.1. Controlling with Commands① Set up the LA6-POE network.
• Set the IP address for the network. (Refer to “4.3 Network Setup” on page 23)② Set up the LED unit colors and combinations.
• Use the data setup application to create the LED unit colors and combinations.

(Refer to the help section in the data setup application.)• Use the Web Setup Screen to set up. (Refer to “4.4.2 WEB Setup” on page 26)③ Load the Setup Data information into the LA6-POE.
• Use the Web Setup Screen to load the data. (Refer to “4.4.1 Loading Setup Data” on page 24)④ Set up the control method.
• Use a command control system in the Main Unit to set up with. (Refer to “4.5 Main Unit Setup” on page 28)⑤ Set up the receiving command protocols.
• When controlled by PNS or PHN Commands:

Set up for receiving commands. (Refer to “4.6 Command Configuration” on page 29)• When being controlled by Modbus/TCP:
Set up for Modbus/TCP commands. (Refer to “4.7 Modbus/TCP Setup” on page 30)• Control with HTTP commands.
Set HTTP command reception settings. (Refer to “4.11 HTTP command receiving settings” on page 36)⑥ Set up the contact inputs.
• Set up the operation sequence for when an input occurs at the contact input.

(Refer to “4.8 Contact Input Detection” on page 31)* The contact inputs are: clear/mute/trigger/STOP

4.1.2. When Controlling with the Signal Line Inputs① Set up the LA6-POE network.
• Set the IP address for the network. (Refer to “4.3 Network Setup” on page 23)② Set up the LED unit colors and combinations.
• Use the data setup application to create the LED unit colors and combinations.

(Refer to the help section in the data setup application.)• Use the Web Setup Screen to set up. (Refer to “4.4.2 WEB Setup” on page 26)③ Load the Setup Data information into the LA6-POE.
• Use the Web Setup Screen to load the data. (Refer to “4.4.1 Loading Setup Data” on page 24)④ Set up the control method.
• Use a command control system to set up with the signal lines. (Refer to “4.5 Main Unit Setup” on page 28)17

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual⑤ Set up the receiving command protocols.
• When acquiring status conditions by PNS or PHN Commands:

Set up for receiving commands. (Refer to “4.6 Command Configuration” on page 29)• When acquiring status conditions by Modbus/TCP:
Set up for Modbus/TCP commands. (Refer to “4.7 Modbus/TCP Setup” on page 30)• Get status with an HTTP command.
Set HTTP command reception settings. (Refer to “4.11 HTTP command receiving settings” on page 36)

4.1.3. When Mirroring①

Set up the LA6-POE network.
• Set the IP address for the network. (Refer to “4.3 Network Setup” on page 23)②

Set up the LED unit colors and combinations.
• Use the data setup application to create the LED unit colors and combinations.
(Refer to the help section in the data setup application.)• Use the Web Setup Screen to set up. (Refer to "4.4.2 WEB Setup" on page 26)③

Load the Setup Data information into the LA6-POE.
• Use the data setup application to load the data. (Refer to "4.4.1 Loading Setup Data" on page 24)* Be sure to write the same information for the mirroring point and mirroring origin.

④

Mirroring Setup• Setup mirroring for the point of origin, establishing the "Master."(Refer to "4.9.1 Setting up the Mirroring Source" on page 33)• Setup mirroring for the target point, establishing the "Slave."(Refer to "4.9.2 Setup Mirroring Destination Point" on page 34)

4.1.4. When Collecting the Signal Tower Information[ Retrieving the Signal tower information submitted by a LA6-POE ]① Set up the LA6-POE network.
• Set the IP address for the network. (Refer to “4.3 Network Setup” on page 23)②

Set up the LED unit colors and combinations.
• Use the data setup application to create the LED unit colors and combinations.
(Refer to the help section in the data setup application.)• Use the Web Setup Screen to set up. (Refer to "4.4.2 WEB Setup" on page 26)③

Load the Setup Data information into the LA6-POE.
• Use the Web Setup Screen to load the data. (Refer to "4.4.1 Loading Setup Data" on page 24)* When writing data using the USB cable,be sure to synchronize the data in the "Main unit setup" screen.

④

Set up the control method.
• In the "Main Unit Setup" screen, set to the ”Signal Wire control.” (Refer to "4.5 Main Unit Setup" onpage 28)⑤

Set up the Signal Tower Information Transmission.
• Set the receiver address. (Refer to "4.10 Information Transmission Setup" on page 35)• Configure the Signal Tower Input Judgment. (Refer to "4.10 Information Transmission Setup" on page 35)• Select the smart mode information to send. (Refer to "4.10 Information Transmission Setup" on page 35)18

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual[ Send a command to LA6-POE and collect information ]① Set up the LA6-POE network.
• Set the IP address for the network. (Refer to “4.3 Network Setup” on page 23)②

Set up the LED unit colors and combinations.
• Use the data setup application to create the LED unit colors and combinations.
(Refer to the help section in the data setup application.)• Use the Web Setup Screen to set up. (Refer to "4.4.2 WEB Setup" on page 26)③

Load the Setup Data information into the LA6-POE.
• Use the Web Setup Screen to load the data. (Refer to "4.4.1 Loading Setup Data" on page 24)* When loading data using the USB cable,be sure to synchronize the data in the "Main unit setup" screen.
④ Set up the control method.
• In the "Main Unit Setup" screen, set to the ”Signal Wire control.” (Refer to "4.5 Main Unit Setup" on page 28)⑤ Command receiving setup.
• Set up for receiveing commands. (Refer to "4.6 Command Configuration" on page 29)⑥ Set up the Signal Tower Information Transmission.
• Configure the Signal Tower Input Judgment. (Refer to "4.10 Information Transmission Setup" on page 35)

4.1.5. Disabling a function[ Disable Mirroring ]① Configure LA6-POE main unit.
• Disable mirroring in the main unit settings. (Refer to "4.5 Main Unit Setup" on page 28)[ Disable Control by PNS and PHN Commands ]① Set LA6-POE command reception.
• Disable command reception in the command reception settings. (Refer to "4.6 Command Configuration" onpage 29)[ Disable Control by Modbus / TCP ]① Set Modbus / TCP for LA6-POE.
• Disable Modbus / TCP in the Modbus / TCP settings. (Refer to "4.7 Modbus/TCP Setup" on page 30)[ Disable Control by HTTP Command ]① Set HTTP command reception settings for LA6-POE.
• Disable HTTP command reception in the HTTP command reception settings. (Refer to "4.11 HTTP commandreceiving settings" on page 36)

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4.2. Web Setup Screen! CAUTION

Be sure to change the network setup of the personal computer for the application as follows before communicating
via a browser.
The personal computer IP address: 192.168.10.2-254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0(The default IP address at the time of factory shipment)
Once the power supply is switched on and startup is complete, enter the IP address of this product into the web browser
address section.
The default IP address for this product is<Web Browser Input>"192.168.10.1".
http://192.168.10.1

Login Screen

Recommended Browsers: Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge
Password setting screen displays upon first access or after the initialization process.
(Refer to "4.2.1 Set password" on page 21)
22))
If password has already been set, the login screen will be displayed. (Refer to “4.2.2 Login” on page 22

MEMO

The default password is “patlite”, when using the LAN unit firmware for version 1.07 or earlier.
Be sure to change the password to prevent any security breaching.
Before use, please update your device to the latest firmware version.

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4.2.1. Set password

Please set a password when accessing for the first time or when accessing after the initialization process.
Login screen will be displayed after settings are complete.
MEMO

This setting screen does not display on the LAN unit firmware for version 1.07 or earlier.

⑤

④

①
②

③

Item
① password field② re-entry fieldContents
Default Value
Input ParameterEnter password<none>
Single-byte alphanumericcharacters 1 to 16 charactersEnter the new password the same way in<none>
the re-entry field.
③ Set button
Password will be saved.
④ Menu to switch
Select desired language from the pullEnglish
languages
down menu on the Web setting screen.
⑤ Language data update The uploaded language is displayed on
buttonthe screen. (Refer to "6.7 Language Data
Update" on page 94)
Follow the steps below to set the password. It will be used for subsequent logins.
[The method to change a password]① Enter desired password in the password field.
② Enter the new password the same way in the re-entry field, to verify the password was entered correctly.
③ When the “Set” button is pushed, the entered value will be set as the new password.
Refer to “4.2.2. Login” on how to log in to the Web setting screen after completing the settings.

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4.2.2. Login
Click the “Login” button after entering the password set in the Password field.
Login Screen

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4.3.

Network Setup

The network parameters for this product can be setup through a browser. The default IP address is "192.168.10.1". The items
that can be set up through the System Setup Screen is as follows for "Network Setup."
If "Setup Automatically" is selected, this product can accesses a DHCP server to acquire network information.

Network Setup
Item

Contents
The method for setting up the IP address
IP Address
to this product as manual or automatic is
Configuration Method
selected.
IP AddressEnter the IP address of this product.
Subnet Mask
Enter the subnet mask of this product.
Default Gateway
Enter the default gateway of this product.

Default Value

Input Parameter

Setup Option*1

Setup Manually*×

192.168.10.1
255.255.255.0
0.0.0.0

IP Address Format
×IP Address Format
×IP Address Format
×
Host name max. 63
Host NameEnter the Host name of this productla6-poe×
Characters *2*1 The "Setup Option" indication is explained below to indicate in the diagram whether a value input is omissible (a blank isused) or not.
The "x" indicates where is not omissible, or is selected from an item menu.
*2 Register with a maximum of 63 single-byte alphanumeric characters (hyphens and periods can be included).
! CAUTION

If the DHCP server cannot be accessed, the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway will work by default.

MEMO

When the “Setup Automatically” is selected, the host name is notified to the DHCP server.

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4.4.

LED Unit Setup

This product can control the Signal Tower in two modes, Signal Tower mode and smart mode.
■ Signal Tower Mode
It is a mode to set the tone color of each LED tier and buzzer in advance for this product and control it by the signal line
and commands.
■ Smart Mode
There are three types for the Smart Mode, "Time-trigger Type", "Pulse-trigger Type", and "Single-display Type":• Time-trigger TypeThe pattern transitions can be controlled in accordance to time.
• Pulse-trigger TypeThe pattern transitions can be controlled in accordance to the trigger input.
• Single-display TypeThe registered pattern is executed.
In each mode, every motion pattern is set in advance for this product and the pattern is executed in accordance to thesignal line and command settings.
There are two ways to set up this product, writing and loading data that was set up, or using Web settings.

4.4.1. Loading Setup Data
The LED unit can be Setup from the “EDITOR for LA series”. The set data can be written from the "Configuration" screen.
* For the Setup method, refer to the help section in the “EDITOR for LA series”.

[Data writing method in Web Setting]

In "Write LED Unit Setup Data", the data is selected in the “EDITOR for LA series”.
The "Write" button is clicked to update the LED unit Settings. It reboots automatically after updating.

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The product changes to standby status (all signal inputs OFF).
(Power supply input can be ON or OFF, whichever is easier)② Open the USB cover to the product, use the MicroUSB cable to connect the product to the personal computer.

LA6 (back)

Personal
ComputerMicro-USB cable（Not included with this product.）

USB Cover

Micro-USB Connector(Micro-B Female)③④

Click the "Send" button for the “EDITOR for LA series”.
From the start of data transfer, it takes about 15 seconds before the "Transfer was completed" prompt is
displayed.
⑤ Remove the micro-USB cable and close the USB cover completely.
! WARNING■ When transferring data via USB connection, do not allow the supply voltage from this product to contact with thepersonal computer, or it's peripheral devices. Failure to comply will result in product damage due to combustion orfire.
As an example, if the positive power terminal is connected to ground and the personal computer FG (housing), which
in turn, makes a connection with this product via the USB connection, it should not be grounded because of thereverse polarity.
There are some personal computers which have the USB port connector and negative terminal of the personal
computer in contact with the FG (housing).
Personal computers with such USB connections made, should have the FG (housing) of the personal computer andthe negative terminal of the USB port of the product connected.
If the case is where the personal computer has the metal chassis as the positive grounding of the supplied powersource to the product, the product will have a 24V potential applied to the negative terminal of the USB port of the
product, thus will damage product by burning-up.

! NOTICE

When acquiring the Signal Tower Information, click the “Sync” button in Main Unit Setup after writing data.

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4.4.2. WEB Setup
On the "Signal Tower Mode" screen, select the LED lighting color, buzzer sound and flashing speed.

Item

Contents

Default
Value
RED
YELLOW
GREEN
BLUE
WHITE

Input
Parameter-

Setup
Option×××××

Signal Tower 1
Select among:
Signal Tower 2
BLACK, RED, YELLOW, LEMON,
Signal Tower 3
GREEN, SKYBLUE, BLUE, PURPLE,
Signal Tower 4
PINK, WHITE
Signal Tower 5
Buzzer
×
Select among patterns 0-11.
9(At simultaneous buzzer inputs)
Flashing Cycle
Selections are for Lighting:×
60/fpm(Flash per Minute = fpm)
30 fpm: 60 fpm: 120 fpm* Only the Signal Tower mode can be set up in the WEB Setup.
To set up the Smart Mode, use the "EDITOR for LA series".
For the Setup method, refer to the help section in the "EDITOR for LA series".
* The "Setup Option" indication is explained below to indicate in the diagram whether a value input is omissible (ablank is used) or not.
The "x" indicates where is not omissible, or is selected from an item menu.

MEMO• The tier where BLACK is selected will not light up.
• When 0 is selected, the buzzer will not sound at the same time.
• Reboots automatically after the setup changes.

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4.4.3. Read Setup Data
The setting data for this product can be read. There are two types of data which can be read, the LED unit setting data andLAN unit setting data.
<<Reading the setting data of the LED unit>>
Click the "Read" button for reading the LED unit setting data and save it on a personal computer. The setting data of theread LED unit can be written to another LA6-POE, and the contents can be checked with the “EDITOR for LA series”.
<<Reading the setting of the LAN unit>>
Click the "Read" button of the LAN unit setting data readout and save it on a personal computer. The setting data of theread LAN unit can be written to another LA6-POE.

MEMO

When reading the setting data of the LED unit, turn off all signal line inputs and do not
perform mirroring.

! CAUTION

Sending a command while reading the LED unit setting data will not work.

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4.5.

Main Unit Setup

The buzzer volume and the control method can be set up.
The LED unit setup data can be synchronized.

Item

Contents

Default Value

Input
Parameter-

Setup
Option×

Buzzer Sound
Select among 0 (Mute), 1, 2, and 3 (Maximum). 3 (Maximum)
Control-system Select among "Command Control" and "Signal Command×
Switchover
Wire Control".
Control
Mirroring
Select to enable or disable mirroring reception. Enabled×
reception* The "Setup Option" indication is explained below to indicate in the diagram whether a value input is omissible (ablank is used) or not.
The "x" indicates where is not omissible, or is selected from an item menu.

MEMO• When 0 (Mute) is set, the buzzer won't sound.
• When the command control method is selected, the LED unit can not be controlled by thesignal line input.
• When the signal line control method is selected, control can not be done by commands.
Only status acquisition and reboot is possible.
• Reboots automatically after the setup changes.
• Click ”Sync” button when writing setup data using usb cable.

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4.6.

Command Configuration

Set up for receiving PNS and PHN Commands.

[Setup Method]①②③

Select either "TCP" or "UDP" in "Protocol."Enter the port to be used for "Port Number."
Click the "Set" button to apply the setting.

ItemContents

Default
Value

Input Parameter

Setup
OptionCommandSelect to enable or disable
Enabled×
Configuration Command Configuration.
ProtocolSelect between TCP or UDP.
TCP
×Port Number Enter the receiving port number. 10000 Single-byte numbers from 10000-65535*
×* The same port number as Modbus/TCP, and 60001-60008, 61001 cannot be set.
* The "Setup Option" indication is explained below to indicate in the diagram whether a value input is omissible (ablank is used) or not.
The "x" indicates where is not omissible, or is selected from an item menu.
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4.7.

Modbus/TCP Setup
Set the port number to be used in Modbus/TCP.

[Setup Method]①②Enter the port to be used for "Port Number."
Click the "Set" button to apply the setings.

Item

Contents

Default
Value

Input Parameter

Setup Option

Modbus / Select Enable / Disable
Enabled×
TCP Setup Modbus / TCP.
PortEnter the port number.
×
502 Single-byte digit 502, Or 1024-65535*
Number* The same port number as the command receiption function, and 60001-60008, 61001 cannot be set.
* The "Setup Option" indication is explained below to indicate in the diagram whether a value input is omissible (ablank is used) or not.
The "x" indicates where is not omissible, or is selected from an item menu.
MEMO

Modbus/TCP Command (Refer to "5.3. Modbus/TCP")

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4.8.

Contact Input Detection

It detects the status change of the contact input and perform the set-up process.
The setup for the contact input detection is done in the Web Setup.
① Set the action to be executed when the setting input status 1 to 4 changes.
② Press the "Set" button to apply the settings.
Only when the command control method is selected, the operation screen is displayed duringcontact input.

MEMO

The contents that operates for each contact input can be selected.
SelectOperation Contents
Operation
No action
Even if contact input is turned ON/OFF, it will not operate.

Available Modes
-

Clear

Signal Tower Mode
When the contact input is turned ON, clearing is executed.
Smart Mode
Nothing will operate when it is OFF.
(Single-display, Time-trigger, Pulse-trigger)

Mute

While the contact input is turned on, Mute is ON.
While the contact input is turned off, Mute is OFF.

Smart Mode
(Single-display, Time-trigger, Pulse-trigger)

STOP

While the contact input is turned on, STOP is turned ON.
While the contact input is turned off, STOP is OFF.

Smart Mode
(Time-trigger, Pulse-trigger)

While the contact input is turned on, the pulse trigger is
Trigger Input turned ON.
Nothing will operate when it is OFF.
[Table of Available Modes]

Operation

MEMO

Clear
Mute
STOP
Trigger Input

Signal Tower
Mode
OK
No
No
No

Smart Mode
(Pulse-trigger)
Smart Mode

Single-display
OK
OK
No
No

Time-trigger
OK
OK
OK
No

• When it is not in an available mode, even if the contacts operate, it won't operate.
• The Mute and STOP can only be controlled in Smart Mode.

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OK
OK
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4.9. Mirroring Setup
This section explains how to configure Mirroring settings.
[Mirroring Source Settings]
1 Attach the lead wires.
2 Attach the LAN cable.
3 Display the "Main Unit Setup" screen.
4 Set to the "Signal Wire Control".
5 Display the "Mirroring Set up" screen.
6 Register the IP address of mirroring destination.

"3.2. Wiring" on page 13"4.9.1. Setting up the Mirroring Source"
on page 33[Mirroring Destination Point Settings]
1 Attach the LAN cable.
2 Display the "Main Unit Setup" screen.
3 Set to the "Command Control".

"3.2. Wiring" on page 13"4.9.2. Setup Mirroring Destination
Point" on page 34
Mirroring destinationcommand control method(Maximum: 8 LA6-PoE)

Mirroring original signal
wire control method

・・・

Mirroring information updateon Status Change
Up to nine LA6-POE Signal Towers can be in the same status by sending the status of the LA6-POE which is being
controlled by the Master via the signal line, to another one of eight LA6-POE Signal Towers connected within the network.
The maximum possible number of mirrored LA6-POE Signal Towers is eight units.
Mirroring information is updated when the status changes.
Even if status does not change, the mirroring information is updated every 10 seconds.

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4.9.1. Setting up the Mirroring Source
In the "Main Unit Setup" screen, set the Control-system Switchover to the signal wire control method.

Register the IP address of the mirroring destination in the "Mirroring Setup" screen.

! CAUTION

Set a different IP address for the destination address.

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4.9.2. Setup Mirroring Destination Point
In the "Main Unit Setup" screen, set the control method to the command control method.

! CAUTION

To mirror, set the same LED unit in the mirroring source and mirroring destination.
”4.4. LED Unit Setup” on page 24

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4.10.

Information Transmission Setup

Set the Destination Address of the signal tower information, signal tower input judgment,smart-mode information to send.
1 Attach the lead wires.
2 Attach the LAN cable.
3 Display the "Main Unit Setup" screen.
4 Set to the "Signal Wire Control".
5 Display the "Information Transmision Setup" screen.
6 Enter the IP address and port number to transmit Signal Tower Information
7 Select Smart-mode information to send.
8 Select Signal Tower input judgment.

Item
Destination
Address
Port Number

Contents
Enter the destination IP address of Signal Tower Information.

"3.2. Wiring" on page 13"4.5. Main Unit Setup" onpage 28
On this page

DefaultValue<none>

Enter the destinatio Port Number of Signal Tower Information.
10000
Select the transmitted infromation when operating in Smart Mode.
<Pattern transition information >Takt time
Send Smart-mode
Every time a pattern transition, send the Signal Tower information.
Overdue
information<Takt time Overdue>
When the takt time overdue,send the Signal Tower information.
Select the process used to determine the Signal Tower input status.
<Normal Judgement>
Flashing is not determined.
<Flashing Judgment ( Short : 0.7 Sec) >Signal Tower input
Flashing is determined when there are two status changes within 0.7 seconds. Medium
judgment<Flashing Judgment ( Medium : 1.5 Sec) >Flashing is determined when there are two status changes within 1.5 seconds.
<Flashing Judgment ( Long : 2.5 Sec) >Flashing is determined when there are two status changes within 2.5 seconds.

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Input
Parameter
IP Address
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4.11.

HTTP command receiving settings

Settings for receiving HTTP commands.

[Setup Method]

Select either "Enable" or "Disable" in "User Authentication Settings".
If "Enabled" is selected in ① , enter the user name to be authenticated in "Username".
If "Enabled" is selected in ① , enter the password to be authenticated with "Password".
Click the "Settings" button to apply the settings.

①
②
③
④

Contents

Default
Value

Input
Parameter

Select to enable or disable the HTTP command reception function.

Enabled-

Select to enable or disable user authentication.

Disabled-

Item
HTTP commandreceiving settings
User
authentication
settings

UsernameEnter the Username to be authenticated.

<none>

Password

Enter the Password to be authenticated.

<none>! CAUTION

The user name cannot be set more than once.
Cannot set only the user name or password.

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Alphanumericcharacters,
hyphens,
periods up to
16 characters
Alphanumericcharacters,
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5.

Operating Procedure

5.1.

PNS Command

By sending PNS commands from a PC etc., you can control and obtain the status of this product. The protocol canbe selected from “TCP” or “UDP.”
Communication port numbers are “10000-65535.”

MEMO• The PNS command setup can be executed with the command reception setting. ( Refer to "4.6.
RSH Command Configuration.")• The number of simultaneous connections with a PNS Command and PHN Command is 8
connections.

Identifier List
Identifiers Command Name
T(54H)
Smart Mode Control
M(4DH)
Mute
P(50H)

STOP/Pulse Input

S(53H)
D(44H)

Motion Control
Detailed Motion Control

C(43H)Clear

B(42H)G(47H)
E(45H)F(46H)

RebootStatus Acquisition
Detailed Status Acquisition
Individual flashing control

OutlineExecute the Smart Mode.
Switches the buzzer ON/OFF when operating in Smart Mode.
An input can be entered in the Smart Mode operation.
Time-trigger Type Operation: STOP Input ON/OFF
Pulse-trigger Type Operation: Pulse Trigger Input
Control 1-5 tiers of the LED unit with a set color.
Control 1-5 tiers of the LED unit by specifying the color.
Turn off the LED unit.
Stop the buzzer.
This product is rebooting.
The status of this machine is acquired.
The detailed status of this machine can be acquired.
Detailed flashing is controlled individually for each tier.

Below are the parameters that can be controlled by each control method.
Identifiers
Command Name
Command Control
T(54H)
Smart Mode Control
M(4DH)
Mute
P(50H)
STOP/Pulse Input
S(53H)
Motion Control
D(44H)
Detailed Motion Control
C(43H)Clear
B(42H)
RebootG(47H)
Status Acquisition
E(45H)
Detailed Status Acquisition
F(46H)
Individual flashing control

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×
×
×
×
×
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5.1.1. Smart Mode Control Command
Command Description
The Smart Mode can be executed with the number specified in the data area.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category Identifier
AB
T
41H
42H
54H

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byteSee Below

Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“T” is used.
Data Area
Data area byte: 1Byte
01H (Group No. 1)1FH (Group No. 31)
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H
Command Transmission Example
Smart Mode group 10 is executed.
Product Category Identifier
Open
AB
T
41H
42H
54H
00H

MEMO

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byte0AH• When executing Single-display type, or group No., up to 31 (01H-1FH) can be designated.
• To execute the Time-trigger type or Pulse-trigger type, up to 15 (01H - 0FH) groups can be specified
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5.1.2. Mute Command
Command Description
The ON/OFF of the buzzer is controllable when executing in Smart Mode.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category Identifier
AB
M
41H
42H
4DH

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byteSee Below

Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“M” is used.
Data Area
Data area byte: 1Byte
Mute ON: 01H
Mute OFF: 00H
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H
Command Transmission Example
Turn Mute ON.
Product Category Identifier
AB
M
41H
42H
4DH

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byte01H! CAUTION

When set to ON with the MUTE command, the buzzer will be muted until the MUTE is turned off.

MEMO

• It is effective only during the Smart mode operation.
• When a "Clear" command is received or the "Clear" button is pressed, mute is also turned OFF.
• If it is being controlled by anything other than Smart mode, the Mute and STOP will be OFF.

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5.1.3. STOP/Pulse Input Command
Command Description
When transmitting during the Time-trigger mode operation, the pattern stop/restart can be controlled.
(STOP Input)
When transmitting during the Pulse-trigger mode operation, the pattern can be changed. (Pulse Trigger Input)
Transmission Data Format
Product Category Identifier
AB
P
41H
42H
50H

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byteSee Below

Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“P” is used.
Data Area
Data area byte: 1Byte
STOP input ON/Pulse Trigger input: 01H
STOP Input OFF: 00H
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
Abnormal Response (1 byte)
ACK
NAK
06H
15H
Command Transmission Example
A trigger input is executed.
Product Category Identifier
AB
P
41H
42H
50H

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

01H

Data Area
1 byte01H! CAUTION

If the STOP input is set to ON with the STOP/Pulse Input Command, the pattern will stop until STOP isturned off.

MEMO

• It is effective only during the Smart mode operation.
• When a "Clear" command is received or the "Clear" button is pressed, STOP is also turned OFF.
• If it is being controlled by anything other than Smart mode, the STOP will be OFF.

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5.1.4. Managing Command Control
Command Description
Each LED unit tier and buzzer (1-3) can be controlled with the pattern specified in the data area.
It operates with the color and buzzer set up in the Signal Tower mode.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category Identifier
AB
S
41H
42H
53H
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

06H

Data Area
Data Area 6 bytes
LED Unit
12
3
45
Tier 1
Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4Tier 5
Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern Pattern

Buzzer
6
Patterns
1,2,3

Data Area 6 bytes
See Below

Identifiers“S” is used.

LED Unit
00H: Off01H: On
02H: Flashing
09H: No Change

Buzzer00H: Stop
01H: Pattern 1
02H: Pattern 2
03H: Buzzer sound at a simultaneous buzzer input
09H: No Change

Command Transmission Example
1st Tier: lighting, 2nd tier/3rd tier: flashing, 4th tier: Off, 5th tier: no change, buzzer: pattern 1
Product Category IdentifierOpen
Data Size
Data Area
AB
S
01H
02H
02H
00H
09H
41H
42H
53H
00H
00H
06H
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

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5.1.5. Managing Detailed Command Control
Command Description
In the data area, the color and behavior pattern of each LED unit tier and buzzer pattern (1 to 11) can be controlled
when being specified.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category IdentifierOpen
Data Size
Data Area 7 bytes
AB
D
41H
42H
44H
00H
00H
07H
See Below
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“D” is used.
Data Area
Data Area 7 bytes
Flashing
LED Unit
BuzzerOperation
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Tier 1
Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4Tier 5Flashing
Patterns
Color
Color
Color
Color
Color
Operation 1-11

LED Unit
00H: Off01H: Red
02H: Amber
03H: Lemon
04H: Green
05H: Sky Blue
06H: Blue
07H: Purple
08H: Pink
09H: White

Flashing Operation
00H: Flashing OFF
01H: Flashing ON

Buzzer00H: Stop
01H: Pattern 1
02H: Pattern 2
03H: Pattern 3
04H: Pattern 405H: Pattern 506H: Pattern 6
07H: Pattern 7
08H: Pattern 8
09H: Pattern 90AH: Pattern10
0BH: Pattern 11

Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
Abnormal Response (1 byte)
ACK
NAK
06H
15H
Command Transmission Example
1st Tier : Green, 2nd Tier: Blue, 3rd Tier: Off, 4thTier: White, 5th Tier: Red, Flashing: Off, Buzzer: Pattern 11
Product Category IdentifierOpen
Data Size
Data Area
AB
D
41H
42H
44H
00H
04H
06H
00H
09H
01H
00H
00H
07H
MEMO

• The color set in the signal Tower mode becomes invalid.
• When the flashing operation is turned ON, all tiers will flash.

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5.1.6. Clear Command
Command Description
Turn off the LED unit and stop the buzzer.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category IdentifierOpen
Data Size
AB
C
41H
42H
43H
00H
00H
00H
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“C” is used.
Data Area
There is no data area.
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

5.1.7. Reboot Command
Command Description
This product can be rebooted.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category Identifier
Open
AB
B
41H
42H
42H
00H
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”

Data Size
00H

Data Area 1-16 bytes

01H-10H

See Below

Identifiers“B” is used.
Data SizeEnter the number of bytes for the data area.
When the value is “patlite”.
00H
07H
Data Area
Enter the ASCII code for the first access or the password set in the password settings in the Web settings.
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

Command Transmission Example
When the password is set to “patlite”.
Product Category Identifier
Open
AB
B
41H
42H
42H
00H

Data Size
00H

07H

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70H

a
61H

t
74H

Data Area
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i
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5.1.8. Status Acquisition Command
Command Description
The status of the signal line/contact input, the LED unit and buzzer status can be acquired.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category
Identifier
AB
G
41H
42H
47H

Open
00H

Data Size
00H

00H

Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“G” is used.
Data Area
There is no data area.
Reply Data
Normal Response (15 bytes): When running in Signal Tower Mode
1 byte2 bytes
3 bytes
4 bytes
5 bytes
6 bytes
7 bytes
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 700H: OFF
01H: ON
9 bytesMode

10 bytes
11 bytes
12 bytes
LED unit/buzzer Status
1st Tier
2nd Tier
3rd Tier
00H00H: Off(Signal Tower mode) 01H: On
02H: Flashing

13 bytes

14 bytes

15 bytes

4th Tier

5th Tier

Buzzer00H: Stop
01H: Buzzer Pattern 1
02H: Buzzer Pattern 2
03H: Buzzer Pattern 3/
buzzer sounds when the buzzer
inputs are simultaneously entered(Cont)
0AH: Buzzer pattern 10
0BH: Buzzer pattern 11

Normal Response (15 bytes): When running in Smart mode
1 byte2 bytes
3 bytes
4 bytes
5 bytes
6 bytes
Signal line/contact status
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 600H: OFF
01H: ON
9 bytesMode
01H(Smart Mode)

10 bytes
11 bytes
Smart Mode Status
Group Number
Mute01H: Group 100H: Mute Off
02H: Group 2
01H: Mute ON(Cont)
1EH: Group 30
1FH: Group 31

8 bytes
Input 8

7 bytes

8 bytes

Input 7

Input 8

12 bytes

13 bytes

STOP Input
Pattern Number
00H: STOP OFF 01H: Group 1
01H: STOP ON 02H: Group 2(Cont)
3EH: Group 62
3FH: Group 63

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14 bytes

15 bytes

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Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H
Command Response Example
Conditions are; Inputs 1, 3, 5, and 8 are ON, smart mode group number: 5, mute input: ON, STOP input: OFF, patternnumber: 15.
1 byte 2 byte 3 byte 4 byte 5 byte 6 byte 7 byte 8 byte 9 byte 10 byte 11 byte 12 byte 13 byte 14 byte
Signal line/Contact Status
Smart Mode Status
Input Input Input Input Input Input Input Input GroupSTOP Pattern
Mute
Open Open
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
NumberInput Number
00H
01H
05H
01H
00H
0FH
00H
00H
01H 00H 01H 00H 00H 01H

MEMO• When in the signal light mode operation (input 8 is OFF), the signal line/contact and LED unit/buzzer
returns to its status.
• In smart mode operation (input 8 is ON), it returns to the smart mode status.

• When multiple buzzer patterns are ON simultaneously, Buzzer Pattern 3 is prioritized.
• Up to 11 buzzer patterns can acquired during managing detailed command control.

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5.1.9. Detailed Status Acquisition Command
Command Description
The following information can be acquired.
・The status of the signal line/contact input.
・The LED unit status.
・The LED unit color information.
・The MAC address of this product.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category
IdentifierOpen
Data Size
AB
E
41H
42H
45H
00H
00H
00H
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“E” is used.
Data Area
There is no data area.
Reply Data
[ Normal Response (40 bytes): When running in Signal Tower Mode ]1 byte 2 bytes 3 bytes 4 bytes 5 bytes 6 bytes 7 bytes 8 bytes 9 bytes 10 bytes 11 bytes 12 bytes 13 bytes 14 bytes
MAC address
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
The MAC address of this product is stored.
00H: OFF
01H: ON
15 bytes

16 bytes 17 bytes 18 bytes 19 bytes 20 bytes
21 bytes
1st Tier of LED unit
Mode
Open
Status
R
00H
00H
00H
00H
00H
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On(Signal Tower mode)
02H: Flashing

22 bytes

23 bytes

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

24 bytes
25 bytes 26 bytes 27 bytes
2nd Tier of LED unit
Status
R
G
B
00H: Off
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

28 bytes
29 bytes 30 bytes 31 bytes
3rd Tier of LED unit
Status
R
G
B
00H: Off
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

32 bytes
33 bytes 34 bytes 35 bytes
4th Tier of LED unit
Status
R
G
B
00H: Off
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

36 bytes
37 bytes 38 bytes 39 bytes
5th Tier of LED unit
Status
R
G
B
00H: Off
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

MEMO• The color information of the LED unit is stored in the RGB color model.
Refer to " Correspondance tabele of RGB color model" on page 112

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40 bytes
BuzzerStatus00H: Stop
01H: Buzzer Pattern 1
02H: Buzzer Pattern 2
03H: Buzzer Pattern 3/
buzzer sounds when
the buzzer inputs are
simultaneously entered(Cont)
0AH: Buzzer pattern 10
0BH: Buzzer pattern 11

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual[ Normal Response (45 bytes): When running in Smart Mode ]1 byte 2 bytes 3 bytes 4 bytes 5 bytes 6 bytes 7 bytes 8 bytes 9 bytes 10 bytes 11 bytes 12 bytes 13 bytes 14 bytes
MAC address
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
The MAC address of this product is stored.
00H: OFF
01H: ON
15 bytes

16 bytes

Mode

Open

01H
(Smart Mode)00H

17 bytes

18 bytes

19 bytes

00H

00H

00H

23 bytes
24 bytes
Smart Mode Status
Pattern No.
Takt Time Overdue
01H: Group 100H: Not occurred
02H: Group 2
01H: Occurred(Cont)
3EH: Group 62
3FH: Group 63

20 bytes
21 bytes
22 bytes
Smart Mode Status
Group No.
Mute
STOP Input
01H: Group 100H: Mute Off 00H: STOP OFF
02H: Group 2
01H: Mute ON 01H: STOP ON(Cont)
1EH: Group 30
1FH: Group 31

25 bytes
26 bytes 27 bytes 28 bytes
1st Tier of LED unit
StatusR
G
B
01H: On
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

29 bytes
30 bytes 31 bytes 32 bytes
2nd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
G
B
01H: On
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

33 bytes
34 bytes 35 bytes 36 bytes
3rdTier of LED unit
StatusR
G
B
01H: On
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

37 bytes
38 bytes 39 bytes 40 bytes
4thTier of LED unit
StatusR
G
B
01H: On
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

41 bytes
42 bytes 43 bytes 44 bytes
5th Tier of LED unit
StatusR
G
B
01H: On
00H-FFH 00H-FFH 00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

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BuzzerStatus00H: Stop
01H: Buzzer Pattern 1
02H: Buzzer Pattern 2
03H: Buzzer Pattern 3(Cont)
0AH: Buzzer pattern 10
0BH: Buzzer pattern 11

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[LED unit] 1st Tier: Red On, 2nd Tier: Yellow On, 3rd Tier: Green Flashing, 4th Tier: Blue On, 5th Tier: White Flashing[Buzzer] Pattern 1,[Input] Input 1,3,4,6 are ON1
2
3
MAC address
80H
39H
E5H
15

16

Mode

Open

00H

00H

17

4

5

6

00H

1AH

2FH

18

19

7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
01H
00H
01H
01H
00H
01H
00H
00H
20
21
22
1st Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
01H
FFH
00H

00H

00H

00H

28
29
30
3rd Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
00H
FFH

31

32
33
34
4th Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
01H
00H
33H

B
00H

35
B
FFH

23
B
00H

24
25
26
2nd Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
00H
FFH
CCH

36
37
38
5th Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
FFH
FFH

39
B
FFH

27
B
00H
40
BuzzerStatus01H■ Command Response Example 2[MAC address of this machine] 80:39:E5:00:1A:2F[Mode] Smart Mode
[Smart Mode ] Group number: 10, Mute input: ON, STOP input: OFF, Pattern Number: 5, Takt Time Overdue: Occurred[LED unit] 1st Tier : Blue, 2nd Tier: Blue, 3rd Tier: Black ( Off ), 4th Tier: Purple, 5th Tier: Pink, Flashing[Buzzer] Mute
[Input] Input 2,4,6,8 are ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
MAC address
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Input 8
80H
39H
E5H
00H
1AH 2FH
00H
01H
00H
01H
00H
01H
00H
01H
15

16

17

18

19

Mode

Open

01H

00H

00H

00H

00H

25
26
27
1st Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
00H
33H

28

29
30
31
2nd Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
00H
33H

32

37
38
39
4thTier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
CCH
00H

40

41
42
43
5th Tier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
FFH
00H

44

B
FFH

B
DDH

20
21
Smart Mode Status
Group No. Mute
0AH
01H

B
FFH

B
CCH

•

MEMO

22

23

24

STOP Input
00H

Pattern No.
05H

Takt Time Overdue
01H

33
34
35
3rdTier of LED unit
Status R
G
02H
00H
00H

36
B
00H

45
BuzzerStatus00H

The LED colors are recorded in RGB color mode. (Refer to "Correspondance tabele of RGB
color model" on page 102•
In Smart Mode, there is no OFF function for the LED units. If the LED units are OFF in Smart
Mode, it will be recorded as Black On or Black Flashing.
•
The pattern number is recorded as 0 (00H) in the following conditions:» When running in Smart Mode with the STOP function ON.
» When turning the STOP function ON during takt time overdue. (For a group that is set torepeat.)•When the pattern number is 0, 0 (00H) is recorded for both the LED units and buzzer.

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5.1.10. Individual flashing control
Command Description
The color and operation pattern of each tier of the LED unit and the alarm pattern can be specified and controlled in
the data field.
Transmission Data Format
Product Category
IdentifierOpen
Data Size
Data Area 11 bytes
AB
F
41H
42H
46H
00H
00H
0BH
See Below
Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers“F” is used.
Data Area
Data Area 11 bytes
LED Unit
12
3
4
Tier 1
Color

Tier 2
Color

Tier 3Color

LED Unit
00H: Off01H: Red
02H: Amber
03H: Lemon
04H: Green
05H: Sky Blue
06H: Blue
07H: Purple
08H: Pink
09H: White

5

Tier 4
Color

Tier 4
Color

Buzzer00H: Stop
01H: Pattern 1
05H: Pattern 5

Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
ACK
06H

Buzzer
6

LED Unit
7
Tier 1
Patterns Flashing
Oeration

8
Tier 2
Flashing
Oeration

9
Tier 3
Flashing
Oeration

10
Tier 4Flashing
Oeration

11
Tier 5Flashing
OerationFlashing Operation
00H: Flashing OFF
01H: Flashing ON

Abnormal Response (1 byte)
NAK
15H

Command Transmission Example
1st Tier : Yellow On, 2nd Tier: Purple Flashing, 3rd Tier: White Flashing, 4th Tier: Off, 5th Tier: Green On, Flashing: Off,
Buzzer: Pattern 5
Product Category IdentifierOpen
Data Size
AB
F
41H
42H
46H
00H
00H
0BH
02H

07H

09H

00H

04H

Data Area
05H
00H

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5.2.

PHN Command

By sending a PHN command from a personal computer, it is possible to turn on and flash the LED unit tiers 1 to 3, and control
buzzer patterns 1 and 2. The protocol can be selected from “TCP” or “UDP.”
Communication port numbers are “10000-65535.”

MEMO• The PHN Command Setup can be executed with the command reception setting. (Refer to"4.6. RSH Command Configuration.")• The number of simultaneous connections with a PNS Command and PHN Command is 8
connections.

Write Command
Data can be transmitted in the following formats to control the LED unit tiers 1-3 (from the top) and buzzer (patterns
1 and 2).
"W" (57H) 8 bits
Operation Data 8 bits
Refer to Operation Data Contents
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
Details of operation data
Operation Data 8 bits
LED unit Flashing
Buzzer Pattern
LED Unit Lighting
Pattern 2
Pattern 1
3rd Tier
2nd Tier
1st Tier
3rd Tier
2nd Tier
1st Tier
Reply Data
Normal Response (1 byte)
Abnormal Response (1 byte)
A
C
K
N
A
K
41H
43H
4BH
4EH
41H
4BH
Command Transmission Example
1st Tier: Lighting, flashing, 2nd Tier: flashing, 3rd Tier: OFF, Buzzer: pattern 2
W (57H)
Operation Data (51H)
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0

0

! CAUTION

The status of the 4th and 5th LED tiers cannot be controlled.
The smart mode cannot be executed.

MEMO• Priority is given to the lighting input over the flashing input when simultaneous
signals are applied.
• Priority is given to buzzer pattern 1 over buzzer pattern 2 when simultaneous signals
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Read Command
Data can be transmitted in the following format to request the current operating status for the LED unit tiers 1-3(from the top) and buzzer.
"R" (52H) 8 bit
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Reply Data
R (52H)
0

1

0

1

0

0

1

0

LED unit Flashing
3 Tiers 2 Tiers 1 Tier

Data Acquisition Response Example
1st Tier: lighting, 2nd Tier: OFF, 3rd Tier: flashing, Buzzer: pattern 1
R (52H)
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0

Operation Data 8 bit
Buzzer Pattern
LED Unit Lighting
Pattern 2
Pattern 1 3 Tiers 2 Tiers 1 Tier

Operation Data (89H)0010! CAUTION

The status of the 4th and 5th LED tiers cannot be acquired.
The smart mode status cannot be acquired.
The Signal line/contact input status cannot be acquired.
Buzzer patterns 3-11 cannot be acquired. The buzzer pattern data contains zeros.
Below are the parameters that can be controlled by each control method.
Command Name
Command Control
Signal Wire Control
Write Command (W)×Read Command (R)

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5.3.

Modbus/TCP

This product can be controlled and obtain its status by transmitting a command from the master that is corresponding toModbus/TCP protocol.
The communication port numbers are “502, 1024-65535.”
MEMO• The setup of the Modbus/TCP can be done by the Modbus/TCP settings. (Refer to "4.7.
Modbus/TCP Setup")• The number of simultaneous connections in Modbus/TCP is eight.

• Modbus/TCP Data Structure
Transaction
ProtocolField Length Unit Identifier Function CodeIdentifier
Identifier
2 bytes
2 bytes
2 bytes
1 byte1 byte• Transaction Identifier		
: 0000-FFFFH• Protocol Identifier		
: 0000H Fixed• Field Length			: The number of bytes following the Unit Identifier.
• Unit Identifier		: 00-FFH• Function Code		: The code which identifies the function defined in Modbus.
• Data			: The data string defined for each function code.

Datan bytes

5.3.1. Function CodeThe list of function codes supported by this product.
Code (Hex) Function Name
Functional Description
02H
Read Input Status
The contact input status is read.
03H
Read Holding Registers The present status of the Signal Tower and buzzer are read.
1 byte of the data address in the Register is changed, and the Signal
06H
Write Single Register
Tower and buzzer are controlled.
08H
Diagnostics
Reads the energized state of the Signal Tower control board.
Two or more bytes of the data address in the Register is changed, and the
10H
Write Multiple Registers
Signal Tower and buzzer are controlled.

5.3.2. Input Address
The input address list supported by this product.
Control
Input Address
Condition
Allocation
1 (01H)
Contact Input 1
0: OFF 1: ON
2 (02H)
Contact Input 2
0: OFF 1: ON
3 (03H)
Contact Input 3
0: OFF 1: ON
4 (04H)
Contact Input 4
0: OFF 1: ON
5 (05H)
Contact Input 5
0: OFF 1: ON
6 (06H)
Contact Input 6
0: OFF 1: ON
7 (07H)
Contact Input 7
0: OFF 1: ON
8 (08H)
Contact Input 8
0: OFF 1: ON

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5.3.3. Register Address
The register address list supported by this product.
・Signal Tower Control
Register Address
Control Allocation
Signal Tower Control
1 (01H)
1st LED Unit Tier
Signal Tower Control
2 (02H)
2nd LED Unit Tier
Signal Tower Control
3 (03H)
3rd LED Unit Tier
Signal Tower Control
4 (04H)
4th LED Unit Tier
Signal Tower Control
5 (05H)
5th LED Unit Tier
6 (06H)

Signal Tower Control
Buzzer・Smart Mode
Register Address

Control Allocation

7 (07H)

Smart Mode Control

8 (08H)

Clear

9 (09H)

Mute

10 (0AH)

STOP

11 (0BH)

Pulse Trigger Input

Data
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
Data
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN

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Condition
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: OFF, 01H : ON, 02H: flashing, 09H: No Change
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: OFF, 01H : ON, 02H: flashing, 09H: No Change
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: OFF, 01H : ON, 02H: flashing, 09H: No Change
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: OFF, 01H : ON, 02H: flashing, 09H: No Change
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: OFF, 01H : ON, 02H: flashing, 09H: No Change
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
00H: STOP, 01H-03H: buzzer patterns 1-3 (Writing)
0H: STOP, 01H-0BH: buzzer patterns 1-11 (Reading)Condition
00H: doesn't control, 01H: controls
01H-1FH: Group Numbers 1-3100H (Fixed settings)
00H: No Change / Reading, 01H: Execute Clear
00H (Fixed settings)
00H: Mute cancel, 01H: Mute execution
00H (Fixed settings)
00H: STOP cancel, 01H: STOP execution
00H (Fixed settings)
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Register Address
Control Allocation
Detailed Command Control
12 (0CH)
1st LED Unit Tier
Detailed Command Control
13 (0DH)
2nd LED Unit Tier
Detailed Command Control
14 (0EH)
3rd LED Unit Tier
Detailed Command Control
15 (0FH)
4th LED Unit Tier
Detailed Command Control
16 (10H)
5th LED Unit Tier
Detailed Command Control
17 (11H)
Flashing COM
Detailed Command Control
18 (12H)
BuzzerDetailed Command Control
19 (13H)
Individual flashing of Tier 1
Detailed Command Control
20 (14H)
Individual flashing of Tier 2
Detailed Command Control
21 (15H)
Individual flashing of Tier 3
Detailed Command Control
22 (16H)
Individual flashing of Tier 4
Detailed Command Control
23 (17H)
Individual flashing of Tier 5* Specific data for Display Color.
Display Color
Data
Display Color
Red
01H
Green
Amber
02H
Sky-blue
Lemon Yellow
03H
Blue

MEMO

Data
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN
MSN
LSN

Data
04H
05H
06H

Condition
00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: OFF, 01H-09H: Display Color *00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: OFF, 01H-09H: Display Color *00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: OFF, 01H-09H: Display Color *00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: OFF, 01H-09H: Display Color *00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: OFF, 01H-09H: Display Color *00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: All tiers Flashing OFF , 01H: All tiers Flashing ON
00H: doesn’t control, 01H: Controls
00H: Stop, 01H-0BH: Buzzer Pattern 1-1100H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: Flashing OFF , 01H: Flashing ON
00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: Flashing OFF , 01H: Flashing ON
00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: Flashing OFF , 01H: Flashing ON
00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: Flashing OFF , 01H: Flashing ON
00H: doesn't control, 01H: Controls
00H: Flashing OFF , 01H: Flashing ON

Display Color
Purple
Pink
White

Data
07H
08H
09H

• When each mode is controlled at the same time, priority is given as indicated below:
Clear → Signal Tower Control → Smart Mode → Detailed Command Control• When operating in a particular mode, but if you immidiate's change to another mode tooperate of the functions (Lighting, Flashing, Mute, etc), the register data status does nottransfer.
• When controlling via signal wire control, if the Signal Tower input judgement is set toNormal, the LED unit flashing cannot be acquired. The status (Light ON or OFF) can beacquired at that time.
• 31 groups can be designated when it is operating a single-display type for the Smart Mode.
• 15 groups can be designated when it is operating with the Time-trigger type or pulsetrigger type. (01H-0FH)• To execute Mute, STOP, and Pulse-Trigger Input simultaneously, be sure to specify 9-11 with
one command.
• When all the MSN of the read data is set to 00H.
• Clear can be operated in any mode.
• When reading Registry Addresses from one mode to another, the incompatibility will cause
the registry data to do different things, such as, having the detailed command control
mode have Green LED (04H) light on all tiers be read into the Signal Tower mode, willchange the condition to check if an LED Unit is on (01H).
• Buzzer pattern 1 or Buzzer pattern 5 can be controlled during individual flashing control.
• When controlling individual flashing, set Flashing COM to "doesn't control".
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5.3.4. Register Allocation Example
Coil/Register Numbers
10001
10002
10003
10004
10005
10006
10007
10008

Input Address
1 (01H)
2 (02H)
3 (03H)
4 (04H)
5 (05H)
6 (06H)
7 (07H)
8 (08H)

Control Allocation
Contact Input 1
Contact Input 2
Contact Input 3
Contact Input 4
Contact Input 5
Contact Input 6
Contact Input 7
Contact Input 8

Example Data Integer
Input 1 on: 1
Input 2 on: 1
Input 3 on: 1
Input 4 on: 1
Input 5 on: 1
Input 6 on: 1
Input 7 on: 1
Input 8 on: 1

Register Address

Register Numbers

1 (01H)

40001

2 (02H)

40002

3 (03H)

40003

4 (04H)40004

5 (05H)

40005

6 (06H)

40006

7 (07H)

40007

Example Data Integer
Lighting On: 0101H = 257
Flashing: 0102H = 258
Lighting On: 0101H = 257
Flashing: 0102H = 258
Lighting On: 0101H = 257
Flashing: 0102H = 258
Lighting On: 0101H = 257
Flashing: 0102H = 258
Lighting On: 0101H = 257
Flashing: 0102H = 258
Buzzer Pattern 1 On: 0101H = 257
Buzzer Pattern 2 On: 0102H = 258
Smart Mode 1: 0101H = 257
Smart Mode 15: 010FH = 271

8 (08H)

40008

Execute Clear: 0001H = 1

9 (09H)40009

10 (0AH)

40010

Cancel Mute: 0000H = 0
Execute Mute: 0001H = 1
Cancel STOP: 0000H = 0
Execute STOP: 0001H = 1

11 (0BH)

40011

Pattern Change: 0001H = 1

12 (0CH)

40012

13 (0DH)40013

14 (0EH)40014

15 (0FH)

40015

16 (10H)

40016

17 (11H)

40017

18 (12H)

40018

19 (13H)

40019

20 (14H)

40020

21 (15H)

40021

22 (16H)

40022

23 (17H)

40023

Lighting On (Red): 0101H = 257
Lighting On (Amber): 0102H = 258
Lighting On (Lemon Yellow): 0103H = 259
Lighting On (Green): 0104H = 260
Lighting On (Sky-blue): 0105H = 261
Lighting On (Blue): 0106H = 262
Lighting On (Purple): 0107H = 263
Lighting On (Pink): 0108H = 264
Lighting On (White): 0109H = 265
Lighting Off: 0100H = 256
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
Buzzer Pattern 1: 0101H = 257
Buzzer Pattern 11: 010BH = 267
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
Flashing OFF: 0100H = 256
Flashing ON: 0101H = 257
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5.3.5. Command Transmission Example<Read Input Status (02H)>
Control Command
Transaction
Identifier

ProtocolIdentifier

Field
LengthUnit
Identifier

Function
Code

Data
Number of
inputs00H 08H

Start Address

00H 00H
00H 00H
00H 06H
01H
02H
00H 00H
Specify -1 as the first input address to obtain the status for the start address.
For the number of inputs, specify the number of inputs to get a status from.
Reply Command
In this example, contact input 2 is set to ON and all other contact inputs are OFF.
Transaction
Identifier
00H 00H

ProtocolIdentifier
00H 00H

Field
Length00H 04H

Unit
Identifier
01H

Function
Code
02H

Data
byte Count
01H

Input (8 Bits)
Status (02H)

Input 1-8
02H

8
0

7
0

6
0

5
0

4
0

3
0

2
1

1
0

<Read Holding Registers (03H)>
Control Command
Transaction
Identifier

ProtocolIdentifier

Field
LengthUnit
Identifier

Function
Code

Data
Start Address

00H 01H00H 00H
00H 06H01H03H00H 00H
Specify -1 as the first register address to obtain the status for the start address.
For the number of registers, specify the number of registers to obtain the status from.

Number of
inputs00H 06H

Reply Command
When the Signal Tower is in the Signal Tower mode, the 1st tier is lighting, the 2nd tier flashing, the 3rd to 5th tier isOFF, and buzzer pattern 1 is ON.
Transaction Protocol
Field
Unit
Function
Identifier
Identifier
LengthIdentifier
Code
00H 01H00H 00H
00H 0FH
01H
03H
byte Count
0CH

Register 1
00H 01H

Register 2
00H 02H

Data
Register 3
00H 00H

Register 400H 00H

Register 5
00H 00H

Register 6
00H 01H<Write Single Register (06H)>
Control Command
The Signal Tower is switched to group number 15 of the smart mode.
Transaction Protocol
Field
Unit
Function
Identifier
Identifier
LengthIdentifier
Code
00H 02H
00H 00H
00H 06H
FFH
06H
For the address, specify -1 of the register address to control.
In the register, specify the desired status to control.

Data
Address
Register 700H 06H
01H 0FH

Reply Command
Transaction
Identifier
00H 02H

ProtocolIdentifier
00H 00H

Field Length00H 06H

Unit Identifier Function Code
FFH
56

06H

Data
Address
00H 06H

Register 7
01H 0FH

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual<Diagnostics (08H)>
Control Command
Transaction
Identifier

ProtocolIdentifier

Data
Field Length00H 03H
00H 00H
00H 06H
Diagnostic Sub-code: 00H 00H Fixed
Data			
: 00H 00H Fixed

Unit Identifier Function Code
00H

08H

Diagnostic
Sub-code
00H 00H

Data
00H 00H

Reply Command
When the LA6-POE control board inside the Signal Tower can be turned on.
Transaction
Identifier

ProtocolIdentifier

Data
Field Length

Unit Identifier Function Code00H 03H
00H 00H
00H 06H
00H
Response data when PCB is broken.		
: 00H 00H
Response data when PCB is working normally. : 00H 01H

08H

Diagnostic
Sub-code
00H 00H

Data
00H 01H<Write Multiple Registers (10H)>
Control Command ①
When the 1st Signal Tower tier is on, the 2nd tier is flashing, the 3rd tier has no change, the 4th and 5th tiers are OFF,and buzzer pattern 2 is ON.
Transaction
ProtocolField Length Unit Identifier Function CodeIdentifier
Identifier
00H 04H
00H 00H
00H13H
00H
10H
Data
Start
Registerbyte Count Register 1 Register 2 Register 3 Register 4 Register 5 Register 6
Address
No.
00H 00H
00H 06H0CH
01H 01H
01H 02H
00H 00H
01H 00H
01H 00H 01H 02H
For the start address, specify -1 of the first register address to control.
For the number of registers, specify the number of registers to transmit.
For the number of bytes, specify the number of bytes of the register to be transmitted.
Reply Command
Transaction
Identifier
00H 04H

ProtocolIdentifier
00H 00H

Field Length00H 06H

Unit Identifier Function Code
00H

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10H

Data
Start Address Register No.
00H 00H
00H 06H

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation ManualControl Command ②
When the 1st tier (Red), 2nd tier (Red), 3rd tier (Sky-blue), 4th tier (Purple), 5th tier (White) of the Signal Tower are all
flashing and buzzer pattern 11 is ON.
Transaction
ProtocolField Length Unit Identifier Function CodeIdentifier
Identifier
00H 00H
00H 00H
00H15H
00H
10H
Data
Start
Address
00H 0BH

Register
No.
00H 07H

byte Count Register 12 Register 13 Register 14 Register 15 Register 160EH

01H 01H

01H 01H

01H 05H

01H 07H

01H 09H

Data
Register 17 Register 18
01H 01H 01H 0BH
For the start address, specify -1 of the first register address to control.
For the number of registers, specify the number of registers to transmit.
For the number of bytes, specify the number of bytes of the register to be transmitted.
Reply Command
Transaction
Identifier
00H 00H

ProtocolIdentifier
00H 00H

Field Length

Unit Identifier Function Code00H 06H

00H

10H

Data
Start Address Register No.
00H 0BH00H 07H

Control Command ③
Signal tower settings: Tier 1 White continuous on, Tier 2 flashing Red, Tier 3 Off, Tier 4 flashing Sky-blue, Tier 5 Peachcontinuous on, Buzzer sounding Pattern 1
Transaction
ProtocolField Length Unit Identifier Function CodeIdentifier
Identifier
00H 00H
00H 00H
00H15H
00H
10H
Data
Start
Address
00H 0BH

Register
No.
00H 12H

byte Count Register 12 Register 13 Register 14 Register 15 Register 16
14H

01H 09H

01H 01H

01H 00H

01H 05H

01H 08H

Data
Register 17 Register 18 Register 19 Register 20 Register 21 Register 22 Register 2300H 00H 01H 01H 01H 00H 01H 01H 01H 00H 01H 01H 01H 00H
For the start address, specify -1 of the first register address to control.
For the number of registers, specify the number of registers to transmit.
For the number of bytes, specify the number of bytes of the register to be transmitted.
Reply Command
Transaction
Identifier
00H 00H

ProtocolIdentifier
00H 00H

Field Length00H 15H

Unit Identifier Function Code
00H

58

10H

Data
Start Address Register No.
00H 0BH
00H 12H

Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual<Exception Response>
The list of exceptions which this product answers responses to.
Hex
Function Name
Functional Description
Code
01H
illegal Function
It responds to an unmatched function code which is received.
02H
illegal Data Address
It responds when an unassigned data address is specified.
03H
illegal Data ValueIt responds when unassigned data values are specified.
The exception response is set to where 1 is the most significant bit of the received function code (80H is added) when
it responds.
Unsupported function code command
Data

Transaction
Identifier

ProtocolIdentifier

Field Length00H 00H

00H 00H

00H 06H

Exception Response
Transaction
ProtocolIdentifier
Identifier
00H 00H
00H 00H

Field Length00H 03H

Unit Identifier Function Code
01H

09H

Unit Identifier Function Code
01H

89H

Start Address
00H 00H
Exception
Code
01H

Below are the parameters that can be controlled by each control method.
Function code nameCommand Control
Signal Wire Control
Read Input Status
Read Holding Registers
Write Single Register×
Diagnostics
Write Multiple Registers
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Number of
inputs00H 08H

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5.4.

Mirroring

Up to nine LA6-POE Signal Towers can be in the same status by sending the status of the LA6-POE which is being
controlled by the Master via the signal line, to another one of eight LA6-POE Signal Towers connected within the network.
Mirroring destinationcommand control method(Maximum: 8 LA6-PoE)

Mirroring original signal
wire control method

・・・

Mirroring information updateon Status Change
When setting the LA6-POE control by a signal line, (Refer to “4.9.1 Setting up the Mirroring Source” on page 33)
When setting the LA6-POE control by command, (Refer to “4.9.2 Setup Mirroring Destination Point” on page 34)

MEMO• The maximum possible number of mirrored LA6-POE Signal Towers is eight units.
• Even if the mirroring source status does not change, the mirroring information is updated
every 10 seconds.
• Even if a clear is executed at the mirroring destination, if 10 seconds elapse, or the signal line
status changes, the mirroring source status will be reflected.

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5.5.

Signal Wire Control

This product has two methods of control, by a signal line input or controlling by commands. This item describes the control
method by a signal line.
There are two kind of signal line control modes, "Signal Tower Mode" and "Smart Mode". Switching between the "Signal
Tower Mode" and "Smart Mode is done by the ON/OFF of the "Mode Change".
• Mode Change Switch ON: Smart mode
• Mode Change Switch OFF: Signal Tower mode
Although a fundamental level hold controls the inputs, only a trigger input in the Pulse-trigger type for the smart modeturns into a one shot input.

5.5.1. Signal Tower Mode
The Signal Tower Mode controls operation with ON/OFF inputs from the wires currently assigned to each LED and buzzer,
like our conventional Signal Towers. When short-circuiting each input to the "Flashing/Pulse Enable Common", The LED
will flash, and an intermittent buzzer sound will occur.
For the LED unit setup, (Refer to “4.4 LED Unit Setup” on page 24)<Operation Example>
For inputs 1-7, an example of an output of the operation is shown.
LED Tier 1
Off
Red ONOff
LED Tier 2
OffOff
Amber On
OffOffGreen ON
Operating LED Tier 3
Status
LED Tier 4
Off
OffBlue On
LED Tier 5
Off
Off
Off
BuzzerMute
Sound No.1 Sound No.2
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3SignalInput

Input 4
Input 5
Input 6
Input 7

* Factory settings

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Off
Off
Green ON
Blue OnWhite ON
Mute

Red ON
Off
Off
Off
Green ON
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off
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5.5.2. Smart Mode
There are three kind of modes, "Time-trigger Type", "Pulse-Trigger Type", and "Single-display Type". The main mode hascommon functions for each type and has the following at this mode.

<Input5(STOP/Pulse Input)>
When the input is set to ON, the following occurs to each smart mode.
・Time-trigger Type- Halts the progress of pattern changes.
(If you programmed a custom pattern, that pattern will be displayed.)・Pulse-Trigger Type- Activates the pulse trigger.
・Single-Display Type- Input 5 is used for pattern selection.

<Input 6 (Mute Input)>
The buzzer sound stops when an "ON" input occurs, and muffles the sound.

<Input 7 (Clear Input)>
If an input for each type is set to ON, the pattern contents which are controlling the operation will be initialized and it will
return to the first pattern. Also, LED's from all the tiers will go out at an "ON" input, and the buzzer is also muffled.
For the LED unit setup, (Refer to “4.4 LED Unit Setup” on page 24)
MEMO

The "Flashing/Pulse Enable Common" cannot be used in the smart mode.

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5.5.2.1.

Time-trigger TypeThe pattern transitions can be controlled in accordance to time. Execute up to a maximum of 15 groups, with inputs 1-4.
<Input-group compatibility table>
For inputs 1-4, group No. in the combination of ON/OFF can be put into the diagram.
Group No.

Input 1

1

ON

2
3

Input 2

ON

ON
ON

ON

6
7

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

8
9

ON
ON

10
11

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

12
13

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

14
15

Input 4ON

45

Input 3ON

An empty cell indicates the "OFF" condition.
* The following control can be done with the Time-trigger type.
Use STOP to halt the progress of pattern changes.
• Turn on input 5• Turn on input 6
Mute the buzzer.
• Turn on input 7
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The following are examples of the Time-trigger type operation. In addition to time progress and pattern changes, thefigure also shows the mute input operation.
[Group/Pattern No.]LEDOFF
1/4 1/5
OFF
Operating
1/1 1/2 1/3--1/60 1/61 1/62 1/63
StatusBuzzer Mute
MUTE
Mute
Input 1
Input 2SignalInput

Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (STOP)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)* The Time-trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.
In addition to time progress and pattern changes, the figure also shows the STOP input operation, the mute input, and theclear input. A STOP input setup shows an indication of the pattern at a STOP input by flashing.
[Group/Pattern No.]OFF
Operating LED
1/2
1/1
StatusSTOP
Buzzer Mute

Clear

1/1
Mute

1/2

Input 1
Input 2SignalInput

Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (STOP)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)* The Time-trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.

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5/1 5/2

5/3
STOP

Clear

1/1

1/2

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5.5.2.2.

Pulse-trigger Type

Pattern transition is changed by a pulse trigger (one shot pulse) input.
A pulse trigger is entered using input 5. Execute up to a maximum of 15 groups, with inputs 1-4.

<Input-group compatability table>
For inputs 1-4, group No. in the combination of ON/OFF can be put into the diagram.
Group No.

Input 1

1

ON

2
3

Input 2

ON

ON
ON

ON

6
7

Input 4ON

45

Input 3

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

8
9

ON
ON

10
11

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

12
13

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

14
15

ON

ON

An empty cell indicates the "OFF" condition.
* The following control can be done with the Pulse-trigger type.
Pattern changes.
• Turn on input 5 (one shot pulse)• Turn on input 6
Mute the buzzer.
• Turn on input 7
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The following are examples of the Pulse-trigger type operation. In addition to trigger input and pattern changes, thefigure below shows the operation of the mute input.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED
OFF
1/2
1/3
OFF
Operating1/- 1/1--1/60 1/61 1/62 1/63
StatusBuzzer Mute
MUTE
Mute
Input 1
Input 2SignalInput

Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (Trigger)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)* The Pulse-trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.
In addition to trigger input and pattern changes, the figure below shows the operation of the mute input and the clear
input.
OperatingStatus[Group/Pattern No.]
LED
OFF
1/1/1
Buzzer Mute

1/2
MUTE

Clear

9/-

Input 1
Input 2SignalInput

Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (Trigger)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
MEMO

The one shot trigger input pulse acquires only the rise-time of the input.

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Mute

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5.5.2.3.

Single-display Type

Execute 31 registered pattern selections with inputs 1 to 5.
<Input- Group Compatibility Table>
For inputs 1-5, Pattern numbers in combination of ON/OFF can be put into the diagram.
PatternNo.
1

PatternNo.

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
ON

2
3

ON

17
ON

18

ON

19

4
5

ON

20

ON

21

ON

ON

22

ON

ON

23

ON

6
7

ON

8
9

ON

24

ON

25

ON

ON

26

ON

ON

27

ON

ON

28

ON

ON

29

ON

ON

ON

30

ON

ON

ON

31

ON

10
11

ON

12
13

ON

14
15

ON

16

ON

Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
ON

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON
ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

ON

An empty cell indicates the “OFF” condition.

* The following control can be done with the Single-display type.
Mute the buzzer.
• Turn on input 6• Turn on input 7
Operation "Clear" (reset)<Operation Example>
The following are examples of the Single-display type operation.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED
OFF
OFF
Pattern 10
OperatingPattern 1
Pattern 2
StatusBuzzer Mute
Mute
Mute
Input 1
Input 2SignalInput

Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
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Clear

Pattern 1

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5.5.3. Input Signal Time Chart
If an input signal status is maintained by the data lead time indicated for this product, the input status is decided inside
the product.
Turns ON at this time.
Signal Input
Signal Delay

60ms

60ms

Recognized as ON at this time.

5.5.4. Trigger Input Signal Time Chart
Unlike other inputs, the trigger input in the "Smart Mode" turns into a one shot input. As the time in detection rises, and ismaintained, the next detection is not recognized.
If the trigger input has notbeen turned OFF, the next
input will not be recognized.

The delay between trigger inputs should be 60ms.
120ms
Trigger Input
Signal Delay

60ms

60ms

Recognized as one trigger input at this time.

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5.6.

"Clear" Function

This product can be cleared by using the "Clear" function. The clear function only operates while using the commandcontrol method.
• The Clear status indicates the following status:• To turn an LED Unit OFF• To STOP the Buzzer sound• To turn the Mute input OFF• To turn the STOP input OFF
The method of executing the clear function is as follows:• Push the "Clear" switch ( SN )Push the "Clear" switch• Perform "Clear" with the contact input detection function (Refer to "5.7 Contact Input Detection" on page 70).
! CAUTION

While using the signal line control method, the "Clear" operation will not operate, even if the "Clear" switch is pushed.

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5.7.

Contact Input Detection

Use the contact inputs 1-4 to perform the operation set up by operating the contacts. The operation can be selected from"No action", "Clear", "mute", "STOP", and "Trigger". (Refer to “4.8 Contact Input Detection” on page 31)
Select Operation
Operation Contents
No action• It doesn't operate.
• By turning on the contact set up to clear, the "Clear" operation will be
Clear
executed. (Refer to "5.6 "Clear" Function" on page 69)• By turning on the contact set up for mute, the Mute input is turned on.
Mute• While the mute input is set to ON, the buzzer will not sound.
• When the contact is turned off, the Mute input will also turn off.
• By turning on the contact set up for STOP, the STOP input will turn ON.
STOP• While the STOP input is ON, the operation for the STOP input is executed.
• When the contact is turned OFF, the STOP input will also turn off.
• By turning on the contact set up for the pulse trigger input, the operation forthe pulse trigger is turned on.
Trigger Input• Whenever the contact is turned on, the pattern changes.

MEMO• The contact input detection function can be performed only while using the commandcontrol method.
• The Mute input is effective only while the Smart mode is running.
• The STOP input is effective only when the Time-trigger type in Smart mode is running.
• The trigger input is effective only during Pulse-trigger mode when Smart mode is running.

<Operation Example>
Execute in smart mode (Time-trigger Type) with identifier "T" in a PNS Command.
LED
OFF
Operating
1/1
StatusBuzzer Mute
Smart Mode
Input 1

Clear

Input 2

Mute

Input 3

STOP

1/2

1/3
MUTE

1/4

---

1/60 1/61 STOP 1/61 1/62 1/63

Smart Mode running

Execute in smart mode (Time-trigger Type) with identifier “T” in a PNS Command.
LED
OFF
1/3
Operating
1/1 1/2
StatusBuzzer Mute
MUTE
Smart Mode
Smart Mode running
Input 1

Clear

Input 2

Mute

Input 3

STOP

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Execute in smart mode (Pulse-trigger type) with identifier “T” in a PNS command.
LED
OFF
OperatingStatusBuzzer Mute
Smart Mode
Input 1

Clear

Input 2

Mute

Input 3

STOP

1/-

1/1

1/2
MUTE

1/3

1/4

1/5

Smart Mode running

Execute in smart mode (Pulse-trigger type) with identifier “T” in a PNS command.
LED
OFF
OperatingStatusBuzzer Mute
Smart Mode
Input 1

Clear

Input 2

Mute

Input 3

Trigger

1/-

1/2
MUTE
Smart Mode running

1/1

1/3
Clear Condition

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5.8.

HTTP Command

The visual and audible signals of this product can be controlled by using an HTTP command.
・HTTP Command Control
Below are the parameters that can be controlled by each control method.
Parameters
Command Control
Signal Wire Control
alert
●
×
smart
●
×
pulse
●
×
mute
●
×
stop
●
×
color
●
×
buzzer
●
×
flash
●
×
flashe
●
×
clear
●
×
×
user
●
×
pass
●
・HTTP Detailed Status Acquisition Command
Below are the parameters that can be controlled by each control method.
Parameters
Command Control
Signal Wire Control
format
●
●
user
●
●
pass
●
●

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5.8.1. HTTP Command Control
This product can be controlled by transmitting a HTTP command from the HTTP client.
[Specification of HTTP command control]
ProtocolMethodSyntaxResponse

HTTP
GET
http://<IP address>/api/control?<parameter name>=<value>[&<parameter name>=<value>]
Success.
The parameter value is valid
Error.
The parameter value is invalid

Parameter
alert=< integer value >Values6 digits

smart=< integer value >pulse=< integer value >mute=< integer value >stop=< integer value >color=< integer value >1 - 3110, 10, 1
5 digits

buzzer=< integer value > 0 - 11
flash=< integer value > 1
flashe=< integer value > 5 digits
clear=< integer value >user=< string >
pass=< string >MEMO

1Max. 16
characters
Max. 16
characters

Description
Each LED tier as well as the buzzer can be controlled.
Specify the pattern in order of [Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, Tier 4, Tier 5, Buzzer].
[Tier 1 -5 ] 0 : Off, 1 : On, 2 : Flashing, 9 : No Change[Buzzer] 0 : Stop, 1 : Pattern 1, 2 : Pattern 2, 3 : Buzzer sound when
multiple buzzers are ON simultaneously, 9 : No Change
Activates Smart Mode. Select a group number to run.
Activates the pulse trigger.
Turn buzzer ON / OFF while in Smart Mode.
Turn the STOP function ON / OFF while in Time-trigger Mode.
Set the color of each LED tier.
0 : Off, 1 : Red, 2 : Amber, 3 : Lemon, 4 : Green, 5 : Sky Blue, 6 : Blue, 7 :Purple, 8 : Pink, 9 : White
Set the Buzzer Pattern.
0 : Stop, 1 - 11 : Buzzer patterns 1 - 11.
The LED unit will flash.
Flashes LED unit for each tier.
0 : On, 1 : Flashing
Turns OFF LED units and buzzer.
Specify the username for User authentication.
Specify the password for User authentication.

- Always specify both the COLOR and BUZZER values at the same time.
- Below are a list of parameter values that can be specified simultaneously:» smart&pulse» color&buzzer» color&buzzer&flash» color&buzzer&flashe- Cannot specify "flash" and "flashe" at the same time.
- When "flashe" is specified, "buzzer" can be set to 1 (buzzer Pattern 1) or 5 (buzzer Pattern 5).
- Be sure to specify "user" and "pass" at the same time.

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Example(LAN unit firmware Ver 1.07 or higher)<alert>Tier 1: Continuous light, Tier 2 / Tier 3: Flashing, Tier 4: Lights-OFF, Tier 5: No change, Buzzer: Pattern 1
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?alert=122091<smart>When using Smart Mode Group 10
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?smart=10<pulse>In Pulse-trigger mode, when there is a trigger input and the pattern is changed.
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?pulse=1<smart and pulse>
When using Smart Mode Group 1 (pulse trigger input)
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?smart=1&pulse=1<mute>
Turn mute ON while in Smart Mode
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?mute=1
Turn mute OFF
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?mute=0<stop>
Turn Stop function ON while in Time-trigger Mode
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?stop=1
Turn Stop function OFF
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?stop=0<color and buzzer>
Tier 1: Green, Tier 2: Blue, Tier 3: OFF, Tier 4: White, Tier 5: Red, and Buzzer Pattern 11
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?color=46091&buzzer=11<color and buzzer and flash>
Tier 1: Green, Tier 2: Blue, Tier 3: OFF, Tier 4: White, Tier 5: Red, Buzzer Pattern 11, and Flashing ON
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?color=46091&buzzer=11&flash=1<color and buzzer and flashe>Control settings: Tier 1 green continuous on, Tier 2 flashing blue, Tier 3 off, Tier 4 flashing white, Tier 5 red continuous
on, alarm sounding Pattern 5
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?color=46091&buzzer=5&flashe=01010<clear>When turning OFF the LED units and buzzer
http://192.168.10.1/api/control?clear=1<color and buzzer and flashe>Controlling with user name: patlite, password: patlite: Tier 1: continuous on, Tiers 2 and 3: flashing, Tier 4: off, Tier 5: nochange, Alarm: Pattern 1.
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5.8.2. HTTP Detailed Status Acquisition Command
The command statuses and firmware version of this product can be acquired by using an HTTP command.
ProtocolHTTP
MethodGET
Syntax
http://<IPaddress>/api/status?<parameter name>=<value>[&<parameter name>=<value>]Response data Response data (TEXT / JSON format).
The parameter value is valid.
Error.
The parameter value is invalid.
Parameter
format=<string>

Valuestext, jsonuser=< string >Max. 16
characters
Max. 16
characterspass=< string >MEMO

Description
Acquire the signal tower status data via specified format.
text : Text format data, json : JSON format data
Specify the username for User authentication.
Specify the password for User authentication.

When making changes to the data using the multi-function button or by "EDITOR for LA
series" (free software downloadable from PATLITE website), the signal tower status may not
be acquired properly. To ensure that it functions properly, please refer to section “4.5. Main
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Data that can be acquired
Categories
Input

Description
Data type (JSON format)
Status of Input 1 ~ 8.
Decimal Number
0: OFF, 1: ON
Mode
Mode of operation (SignalTowerMode or SmartMode)
String
LED Unit Status
LED unit control status.
Decimal Number
0: Off, 1: On, 2: Flashing
LED Unit Color
LED unit color information.
String#R G B↑ 00H-FFH
Buzzer Status
Buzzer pattern status..
Decimal Number
0: Stop, 1 ~ 11: Buzzer Pattern1 ~ 11 ※ 1
Smart Mode Status
Smart Mode status data can only be obtained when in Smart Mode. ※ 2
Group No.
Displays Group Number status.
Decimal Number
1 ~ 31: Group No.1 ~ 31
Mute
Displays Mute status.
Decimal Number
0: OFF, 1: ON
STOP Input Displays STOP Input status.
Decimal Number
0: OFF, 1: ON
Pattern No. Displays Pattern Number status.
Decimal Number
1 ~ 63: Pattern No.1 ~ 63
LED Unit Firmware Version Displays firmware version of the LED unit.
String□ . □□↑ 0-9
LAN Unit Firmware Version Displays firmware version of the LAN unit.
String□ . □□↑ 0-9
MAC Address
Displays the MAC Address of this product.
String:::::□ □ □ □ □ □↑ 00H-ffH

Specification of acquired data
Modified Code
LF
Indent4 spaces
Character encoding UTF-8

MEMO※ 1 When multiple buzzer patterns are ON simultaneously, Buzzer Pattern 3 isprioritized.
※ 2 When operating in Signal Tower Mode, Smart Mode data is not acquired.
•
The LED colors are recorded in RGB color mode. (Refer to "Correspondance tabele of
RGB color model" on page 102•
In Smart Mode, there is no OFF function for the LED units. If the LED units are OFF in
Smart Mode, it will be recorded as Black On or Black Flashing.
•
The pattern number is recorded as 0 (00H) in the following conditions:» When running in Smart Mode with the STOP function ON.
» When turning the STOP function ON during takt time overdue. (For a group that is set torepeat.)•When the pattern number is 0, 0 (00H) is recorded for both the LED units and buzzer.

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Example of acquired data
[MAC address of this machine] 80:39:E5:00:1A:2F [Mode] Smart Mode (Time-trigger Type)[LED unit] 1st Tier: Red On, 2nd Tier: Yellow On, 3rd Tier: Green On, 4th Tier: Blue On, 5th Tier: White On [Buzzer] Pattern 1,[Input] Input 1,3,4 are ON [Group No.] No.1 [Pattern No.] No. 31 [STOP Input] OFF [Mute Input] OFF[LED Unit Version] 1.00 [LAN Unit Version] 1.07
<text>
Transmission Data Format
http://192.168.10.1/api/status?format=text
Acquired data
Input : 10110000
Mode : SmartMode
Status1 : 1
Status2 : 1
Status3 : 1
Status4 : 1
Status5 : 1
Color1 : #FF0000
Color2 : #FFCC00
Color3 : #00FF00
Color4 : #0033FF
Color5 : #FFFFFF
Buzzer Pattern : 1
Smart ModeGroup : 1
Mute : 0
STOP : 0
Pattern : 31
LED Unit Version : 1.00
LAN Unit Version : 1.07
MAC Address : 80:39:e5:00:1a:2f<json>
Transmission Data Format
http://192.168.10.1/api/status?format=json
Acquired data{
“Input” : [1, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0, 0],“Mode” : “SmartMode”,“Unit_Status“ : [1, 1, 1, 1, 1],“Unit_Color” : [“#FF0000”, “#FFCC00”, “#00FF00”, “#0033FF”, “#FFFFFF”],“Buzzer_Pattern” : 1,
“SmartMode” : {“Group” : 1,
“Mute” : 0,
“STOP” : 0,
“Pattern” : 31},
“LED_Unit_Version” : “1.00”,“LAN_Unit_Version” : “1.07”,“MAC_Address” : “80:39:e5:00:1a:2f”}

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5.9.

Signal Tower Information Transmission Function
Send the Signal Tower Information from LA6-POE. By using “Visualization application software”, you can use
collected Signal Tower Information to visualization.
What is About Visualization application software ?
Application software installed on the PC. Use this application to display informationcollected by LA6-POE in a Gantt chart or graph.
Must be provided by the customer.
(Refer to "5.9.8 Visualization Application Software" on page 83)

5.9.1. System Overview
LA6-POE

Host PC
Visualization application
softwareSignal Wire Control

Ethernet
Transmit Signal Tower information

5.9.2. Communication specifications
LA6-POE will automatically TCP connection to the receiver (ex: Visualization application software) , and Signal Tower
Information is transmitted when status changes occurs.
Automatic reconnection every 3 seconds when LA6-POE cannot connect or disconnect to receiver.

5.9.3. Transmission condition
Signal Tower Information is transmitted when the following conditions.
• When the signal input status changes “light on”.
• When the signal input status changes “light off”.
• When the signal input status changes “flashing”.
• When the smart mode executed.
• When the smart mode pattern transitioned.
• When a takt time over occurred.
• When connected to receiver.
• When Mute input, STOP input and Clear input changed ON.

5.9.4. Transmission Data Contents
Send the following data.
• Signal Tower status information.
• Signal Tower color information.
• Smart Mode status information ( Group Number, Mute, STOP Input, Pattern Number)• Takt time overdue information.
• MAC addrres of this product.

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5.9.5. Transmission Data Format
Data Format
Product Category
Identifier
AB
41H

42H

Open

00H

Data Size

00H

00H

Data Area

20H or 25H

See Below

Product Category
The product is classified in “AB.”
Identifiers
00H is fixed.
Data Size
The number of bytes for the data area is stored.
• When in Signal Tower Mode, the data size is 20H.
• When in Smart Mode, the data size is 25H.
Data Area
The Signal Tower Information is stored.
<< When running in Signal Tower Mode >>1
2
MAC address

3

4

5

6

7
Mode

8
9
Time counter

10
Open

11
Packet No.

The MAC address of this product is stored.

00H :0000H - FFFFH
Signal Tower mode

00H

00H - FFH

12
13
1st Tier of LED unit
StatusR
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

14

15

18

19

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

16
17
2nd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: FlashingG
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

20
21
3nd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

22

23

26

27

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

24
25
4rd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: FlashingG
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

28
29
5th Tier of LED unit
StatusR
00H: Off
00H-FFH
01H: On
02H: Flashing

30

31

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

32
BuzzerStatus00H: Stop
01H: Buzzer Pattern 1
02H: Buzzer Pattern 2
03H: buzzer sounds when the buzzer
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2
MAC address

3

4

5

6

The MAC address of this product is stored.

12
13
Smart Mode Status
Group No.
Mute
01H: Group 100H: Mute Off
02H: Group 2
01H: Mute ON(Cont)
1EH: Group 30
1FH: Group 31

7
Mode

8
9
Time counter

10
Open

11
Packet No.

01H :Smart mode

0000H - FFFFH

00H

00H - FFH

14

15

16

STOP Input
00H: STOP OFF
01H: STOP ON

Pattern No.
01H: Group 1
02H: Group 2(Cont)
3EH: Group 62
3FH: Group 63

Takt Time Overdue
00H: Not occurred
01H: Occurred17
18
1st Tier of LED unit
StatusR
01H: On
00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

19

20

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

25
26
3nd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
01H: On
00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

27

28

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

33
34
5th Tier of LED unit
StatusR
01H: On
00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

35

36

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

21
22
2nd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
01H: On
00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

23

24

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

29
30
4rd Tier of LED unit
StatusR
01H: On
00H-FFH
02H: Flashing

31

32

G
00H-FFH

B
00H-FFH

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BuzzerStatus00H: Stop
01H: Buzzer Pattern 1
02H: Buzzer Pattern 2
03H: Buzzer Pattern 3(Cont)
0AH: Buzzer pattern 10
0BH: Buzzer pattern 11

Time counter : After the Signal Tower status change occurs, it is time (in 100 ms) to thesignal tower transmission information.
MEMO

When no group number is specified or the pattern is not executed, 0 (00H) is stored in
the following values.
Group Number ,Pattern Number , LED unit (Status, RGB), Buzzer.

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5.9.6. Determine Signal Tower Input
There are two types of decisions for signal tower inputs, Normal and Flashing.
If there is no flashing state, use "Normal".
Setting

Determination

Description

Light onWhen the signal input status changes from "Light off" to "Light on", the result is"light on" and information is transmitted.

Light off

When the signal input status changes from "Light on" to "Light off", the result is"light off" and information is transmitted.

Flashing

When the signal input repeatedly changes "Light on" to "Light off" to "Light on"
to "Light off" and so on, the result is "Flashing" and information is transmitted.
You can select from 3 different time periods in Web setup tool before flashing isdetermined.
• Flashing (short)• Flashing (medium)• Flashing (long)

Light onWhen the signal input status changes from "Light off" to "Light on", the result is"Light on" and information is transmitted.

Light off

When the signal input status changes from "Light on" to "Light off", the result is"Light off" and information is transmitted.

NormalFlashing** Flashing is determined when there are two status changes within a defined period.
This period is called "SS seconds".
Input

Light onLight oﬀ

ResultShorterthan SS

Light oﬀ

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Light ﬂashing

You can select "SS seconds" from three different time periods.
• Flashing (short): SS seconds = 0.7 seconds• Flashing (medium): SS seconds = 1.5 seconds• Flashing (long): SS seconds = 2.5 seconds

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The status and determination operations are as follows. (Information in square brackets “[ ]” represent buzzer operation.)

Setting

Determination

Description
Change in state

Operation result
Input

Light onLight off → Light on

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultLight oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Light on [buzzer on]

Light on [buzzer on

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

NormalInput

Light off

Light on → Light off

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultInput

Light off → Flashing

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultShorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Light ﬂashing [buzzer on]Flashing
Input

Light on → Flashing

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultInput

Light off → Light on
Flashing

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Light on [buzzer on]

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Light ﬂashing[buzzer on]

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultSS or longer

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Light on [buzzer on]

Light on
Input

Flashing → Light on

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultInput

Light on → Light off

Light on [buzzer on

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

ResultSS or longer

Light on [buzzer on]

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Light off
Input

Flashing on → Light off

Light on [buzzer on]
Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

Result82

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SS

Shorterthan SSSS or longer

Light ﬂashing [buzzer on]

Light oﬀ [buzzer oﬀ]

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5.9.7. Maintain Signal Tower Status• When a transmission failure occurs between the signal tower and the Host PC, afeter that this function temporarily
retains the transmission information in the product.
• Once communication is possible again, information that was retained is transmitted in sequential order from old to new.
• The function can retain up to 32 units of information.

5.9.8. Visualization Application Software
There are two ways the visualization application software to collect the Signal Tower information.
• Acquire with “Signal Tower Information Transmission Function”.
• Acquire with “Detailed Status Acquisition Command”.
■ Signal Tower Information Transmission Function
Visualization Application Software

LA6-POE（Client）（Server）

Receive Signal Tower information
Visualize data

Transmit Signal Tower information■ Detailed Status Acquisition Command.
LA6-POE

Visualization Application Software（Server）（Client）

Transmit Acquisition Commnad
Receive the latest Signal Tower
information
Visualize data

Transmit the latest Signal Tower
information

MEMO

When using software packages from PATLITE partners, please contact our sales office.

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6.

Maintenance

6.1.

Initialization

Please proceed following steps when it is required for initialization.
When you want to return to the factory settings.
When you forget the IP address of this product.
When you forget the Login Password of this product.
Initialization of this product can be done by the following methods.
•
Initialize by operating the Multi-function button.
“Initialize Network Settings” and “Initialize Setting Items” can be executed.
* The Multi-function button is located inside the head cover of the LED unit.
For details, refer to “2.2. Part Names and Dimensions”.
•

Initialize in the Web setting Screen.
Either "Initialize settings other than network settings" or "Network settings are also re-initialized" can be executed.
Setting items that can be initialized (Initialization
MethodMultifunction
ButtonSelected initialization
contents

Initialization network
settings

BuzzerSignal Tower
Sound/
mode setting
Volume×Flashing Smart Mode Network
Setup
Cycle
Setup

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

×

Initialize setting items

Initialize settings outside
WEB Setting network settings
ScreenNetwork settings also reinitialize

is initialized)

Password

Command Configuration
Modbus/TCP Setup
Contact Input Operation Setting
Mirroring Setup
Control
Signal Tower information
Systemtransmission setup
HTTP command receiving
settings
Security Settings

×

×

×

[How to reinitialize by operating the Multi-function button]
Press for about 15 seconds.

Normal Operation

Product Initialization• When the Multi-function button is pressed and released after about 15 seconds, the LEDs of all the tiers flash in blue
and the network setting can be initialized.
• From the flashing blue status, pressing and holding the Multi-function button for about 2 seconds will initialize the
network settings.
• When the Multi-function button is pushed briefly (about 0.5 seconds), from the blue flashing status, the LEDs of all thetiers will flash in red and the setting items can be initialized.
• From the red flashing status, by pressing and holding the Multi-function button for about a second, the setting items
are initialized.
• When initialization is completed, it automatically restarts.

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Blue FlashingPush
ab .15sec.

Select thecontents
and decide.

Red FlashingPush
ab .5sec.

ab 3sec.

Push
ab .5sec.

Select thecontents
and decide.

Initialization network settingsOFF

ab 3sec.

Initialize setting items

ab 3sec.

Returns to normal operation[How to initialize in the Web Setting Screen]①②③④

Log into the Web Setting Screen. (Refer to “4.2.2 Login” on page 22.)
Select "Initialization" from the menu items.
To also initialize the network settings, check "Reinitialize Network".
Click the "Initialization Execution" button.

! CAUTION

If the "Initialize network" is checked and initialization is executed, the network setting for this product will be reset tothe default values, so network reconfiguration is required.

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6.2.

RebootPlease proceed following steps when it is required for initialization.
Mirroring does not display.
Cannot operate Socket Communication.
Rebooting this product can be done by the following methods.
• Reboot in the Web setting Screen.
• Reboot via command control.

[How to reboot in the Web Setting Screen]①②③

Log into the Web Setting Screen. (Refer to “4.2.2 Login” on page 22.)
Select "Reboot" from the menu items.
Click the "Reboot" button.

[How to reboot via command control]
This product can be rebooted by sending a PNS restart command.
Refer to "5.1 PNS Command" on page 37 for details.

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6.3.

Web Login Password Change

The password can be changed in the Web Setting Screen.
The password is used for the following applications.
• Log in to the Web Setting Screen.
• Adding to a Reboot command.
MEMO

Refer to 5.1.7. Reboot Command for details on the reboot command.

[The method to change a password]①

In the "Password setting" screen, enter the new password to change in the password field. (Single-byte alphanumericcharacters 1 to 16 characters)② Enter the new password the same way in the re-entry field, to verify the password was entered correctly.
③ When the "Set" button is pushed, the entered value will be set as the new password.

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6.4.

Version Confirmation

The version of this product can be checked by the following methods.
• Operate the Multi-function button to confirm.
• Check in the Web Setting Screen.
• HTTP Detailed Status Acquisition Command
This product has an LED unit section and LAN unit section, in which each version is available separately.
Confirming the version of the LED unit
Confirming the version of the LAN unit

Multi-function button
Web setting screen
HTTP Command
Web setting screen
HTTPCommand[How to check in the Web Setting Screen]
Log into the Web Setting Screen for this product.
MEMO

For details on how to log in to the Web setting screen, refer to “4.2.2. Login”.

On the upper part of the screen, the LED unit version and LAN unit version are displayed.
The MAC Address of this product is displayed under the version.
LED unit version

MAC Address

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Press for about ３ seconds.

LED color change
Version conﬁrmation

Normal Operation

When the Multi-function button is pressed for about 3 seconds and released, the LEDs on all the tiers flicker in green
and the LED color change and version can be checked.
As shown in the figure below, each time the Multi-function button is pressed briefly (about 0.5 seconds), 3 types of
LED color changes, version check, and return to normal status can be selected.
When the Multi-function button is pushed briefly (about 0.5 seconds) from the green flashing status, all the LED tiers
will flash in white.
From the flashing white status, if the Multi-function button is pressed and held for about 3 seconds, the version
confirmation status is activated.
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

If no action has occured after 15 seconds of operation,
it automatically returns to its normal operation.

Flashing
Green

Flashing
White
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

Push Button
about 3 sec.

OFF
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

Select thedesiredactionThe action is selected
and entered

Push Button
about 3 sec.

LED Color Change

Push Button
about 3 sec.

Version Confirmation

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To verify the firmware version, three LED tiers will light up in accordance to the current firmware version, indicated from top
to bottom. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each LED color.
LED Color

Corresponding Number

OFF

0

Red

1

Amber

2

Green

3

Blue

4

White

5

Purple6

Pink

7

Sky Blue

8

Lemon

9

The version is expressed in the order from the LED top to bottom, as shown in the figure below.

Ver. .
[How to check the version number using HTTP Command]
The version number of the LED and LAN units can be confirmed by sending an HTTP command.
For details, refer to “5.8.2. HTTP Detailed Status Acquisition Command”.

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6.5.

LED Color Change

The LED color can be changed from that of the default color when operating in the “Signal Tower Mode” and the Multifunction button for this product is pressed.
Press for about ３ seconds.

LED color change
Version conﬁrmation

Normal Operation

When the Multi-function button is pressed for about 3 seconds and released, the LEDs on all tiers flash in green and the
LED color change and version confirmation can be checked.
As shown in the figure below, each time the Multi-function button is pressed briefly (about 0.5 seconds), 3 types of
LED color changes, version check, and return to normal status can be selected.
From the flashing green status, if the Multi-function button is pressed and held for about 3 seconds, the LED color
change function is activated.
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

If no action has occured after 15 seconds of operation,
it automatically returns to its normal operation.

Flashing
Green

Flashing
White
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

Push Button
about 3 sec.

OFF
Push Button
about 0.5 sec.

Select thedesiredactionThe action is selected
and entered

Push Button
about 3 sec.

LED Color Change

Push Button
about 3 sec.

Version Confirmation

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Push Button
about 3 sec.

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The LED color which operates in the Signal Tower mode can be changed.
First, the LED color change starts from the1st tier where the red LED turns on.
As shown in the figure below, whenever the Multi-function button is pushed for a short time (Ab. 0.5 sec.), the 1st tier of the
LED lighting color changes in order.
With the desired color lit, if the Multi-function button is pressed a little longer (about 3 seconds), the LED color of the second
tier can be changed to the desired color while the LED of the first tier remains lit with the selected color.
As with the first LED tier, change the LED color up to the last tier and push the Multi-function button a little longer (about 3
seconds) to complete the color change for all the LED tiers.
Start

Red
Amber

OFF

Push Button
About 0.5 sec.

Lemon
Yellow

Skyblue

Green

Red is the firstcolor selected.
Pink

Blue

Continue pressing
the switch until thedesired color iscycled through to be
selected.

White
PurplePush Button
About 3 sec.

Push Button
About 3 sec.

Push Button
About 3 sec.

Select the desiredcolor, then enter
it to move onto
the next tier.

Repeat for
all tiers.

Push Button
About 3 sec.

Push Button
About 3 sec.

Setup
Complete
The procedure is completed
when the last tier is set.
! CAUTION

If there is a tier which does not change color, be sure to reset all tiers and do over.
None of the LED tier colors are saved until the last tier is set up.
If the operation is not done within 15 seconds or more, the LED colors return to normal operation without saving theselected LED colors.

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6.6.

Buzzer Sound Control

There are two ways to adjust the buzzer sound volume for this product; using the Web setting method and setting the button
operation method. Refer to “4.5 Main Unit Setup” on page 28 for the method to set up via the Web Setting Screen.
The method to set up by operating the setting buttons is as follows.
Press for about 0.5 seconds.

Buzzer Sound Control

Normal Operation

To adjust the buzzer volume, press the Mode Switch for a short time (about 0.5 seconds). Whenever the Mode Switch ispushed, the volume changes in the order according to the following figure, and a beep sound is heard with the changing of
the volume. Volume adjustment is completed when the beep sound is done.
Press forabout 0.5 sec.

OFF

Max

Default: Max

Press forabout 0.5 sec.

Mid

Press forabout 0.5 sec.

Press forabout 0.5 sec.

Low

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6.7.

Language Data Update

This product can display up to two languages on the Web Setting Screen.
The default language is "English", but the language can be selected to display "Japanese".
By uploading language data to this product from the login screen, the language displayed in the Web setting screen can bechanged.
①

Click the "Language Upload" button. Up to two languages can be saved.

Select the preferred language②

The uploaded language is displayed on the screen.

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Select the uploaded language data to change to, then click the "Change" button.
When the language data is uploaded, English will not be replaced. The other language will
be written and replaced.

MEMO<Rewriting Example>
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6.8.

Firmware Update

6.8.1. Firmware update of the LED unit
The firmware can be updated in the Web Setting Screen.

[Update Method]①②③④

Log into the Web Setting Screen.
Select “Firmware Update” from the menu items.
In “Update LED Unit“, Click the “Browse“ button to select the firmware of the LED unit.
Clicking the “Update” button will start the firmware update.

When the update is complete, the product will reboot automatically.

! CAUTION

After pressing the “Update” button, do not operate the Web Browser until firmware updates complete.
Do not disconnect the unit’s power or LAN cable during the update.
Be sure to verify the object model and firmware version before executing an update.
If an object is not is selected when the firmware is to be updated , it will result in a cause of failure to
this product.

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6.8.2. Firmware update of the LAN unit
The firmware can be updated in the Web Setting Screen.

[Update Method]①②③④

Log into the Web Setting Screen.
Select “Firmware Update” from the menu items.
In “Update LAN Unit“, Click the “Browse“ button to select the firmware of the LAN unit.
Clicking the “Update” button will start the firmware update.

When the update is complete, the product will reboot automatically.

! CAUTION

After pressing the “Update” button, do not operate the Web Browser until firmware updates complete.
If operated the Web Browser, please reboot this product before re-run the firmware update
Do not disconnect the unit’s power or LAN cable during the update.
Be sure to verify the object model and firmware version before executing an update.
If an object is not is selected when the firmware is to be updated , it will result in a cause of failure to
this product.
Firmware Ver 2.00 or later cannot downgrade to less than Ver 2.00 firmware.

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6.9.

Security Settings

Select the protocol to be used when accessing the Web setting screen or controlling with HTTP commands with HTTP or
HTTPS.
Register the certificate and private key used when selecting HTTPS.
Specification of Certificate and Private key.
Certificate
PEM format. (Base 64 encoded X.509)
Private key
PEM format. (PKCS#1 and plain text)
MAX size of certificate and private key 4KB in total.

[How to Change Protocol]
①
②
③
④
⑤
⑥

Log in to Web setting screen.
Select “Security Settings” from the menu screen.
Select “HTTP” or “HTTPS” from “Protocol”.
If you select “HTTPS”, register the certificate used for HTTPS communication in “Certificate”.
If you select “HTTPS,” register the private key used for HTTPS communication with “Private key.”
Click the “Set” button to set the selected protocol.

The unit will restart automatically when setting is completed.

98Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual! CAUTION

If you select https communication, when you access the Web Setup Screen or display a pop-up, sometimes an error
screen with a message such as “This site is not secure” or “This connection does not protect privacy” will appear.
When the error screen is displayed, in the browser click the [Details] link, then click [Go to Web page] to access the Web
Setup Screen. (The displayed text differs depending on your browser and browser version.)
Be sure to register the correct combination of certificate and private key. If the wrong combination is registered,communication may be hindered.
Since HTTPS communication uses encrypted data communication, the response may be slower than HTTP
communication.
Only TLS1.2 is supported as the encryption protocol for HTTPS communication.
Update the OS and browser versions to the latest version if communication via HTTPS cannot be accomplished.

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7.

Troubleshooting

If trouble is encountered while using this product, check the table below for applicable items and implement the contents
described in "Cause / Countermeasure". If there is no applicable explanation, or if the "Cause/Countermeasure" can not be
solved, contact your nearest PATLITE Sales Representative listed at the end of this book.
Problem

The Web Setting Screen is
not displayed.

The Web Setting Screen is
not displayed correctly.
When logging in the Web
Setting Screen, an error isdisplayed.

"Unable to communicate
with the LED Unit." isdisplayed on the WEB
setting screen.

The LED does not light up
or flash.

A different LED tier fromwhat I thought lights up
when I make it turn on.

Cause/Countermeasure
Reference
Is the LAN cable connected correctly?
“3.1 How to Install”, pg. 11
Check that it is connected properly.
Is the connected LAN cable a category 5e or higher?
“3.2.4 LAN Cable Connection”, pg.
Use a LAN cable rated at category 5e or higher.
16
Is the IP address setup for this product correct?
”4.3 Network Setup”, pg. 23
Check the IP address for this product.
Is the set IP address for this product duplicated with otherequipment?
”4.3 Network Setup”, pg. 23
Check the IP address for this product.
Is the IP address setup on the personal computer side set up wrong?
—
Check the IP address for the personal computer.
Is Java Script disabled in the browser security setting?
—
Enable the Java Script.
Clear the browsing history, then check it.
—
Update the browser information, then check it.
Was the wrong IP address accessed?
Check the IP address currently displayed in the addresscolumn of the browser.
Is the DC power properly applied at the correct voltage?
Be sure to use it with the proper voltage.
Was this product booted while it was unable tocommunicate with a DHCP server?
Check whether it can communicate with a DHCP server.
Wait for a while before accessing the Web setting screen
again.
The LED unit may be faulty.
Contact your nearest PATLITE Sales Representative
Is it connected to the PoE power supply?
Connect it to the PoE power supply.
Is the power properly supplying the correct voltage?
Check that the supply voltage is at the rated voltage.
Is "BLACK" selected in the LED unit setting?
Set a color to light up.
Is the control method set up correctly?
Make sure the setup matches the control method.
Is the electric wiring connected correctly?
Check whether the wiring is connected correctly.
Is the setup data correct?
Check that the contents of the setup data is correct.
Is the electric wiring connected correctly?
Check whether the wiring is connected correctly.

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ProblemCause/Countermeasure
Is the buzzer sound set to "Mute"?
Set the buzzer sound to an audible level.
Is the "Buzzer: No sound" selected in the smart modesetting?
The buzzer does not sound. Set up the desired buzzer pattern.
Is the power properly supplying the correct voltage?
Please check that the supply voltage is at the rated voltage.
Is the electric wiring connected correctly?
Check whether the wiring is connected correctly.
Is the buzzer volume set to minimum?
The buzzer sound volume Set the buzzer sound to an audible level.
is small.
Is the setup data correct?
Check that the contents of the setup data is correct.
Is the communication port correct?
Check the port number setting.
Cannot operate Socket
Communication.

Is the communications protocol correct?
Check the protocol setting.
Is the transmitted data correct?
Check the transmitted data.

The expected behavior
cannot be controlled byCommand.
IP address cannot be
obtained automatically
The Signal Tower will notswitch off, even if the"Clear" switch is pressed.
The LED flashes red in alltiers immediately afterswitching on the power.
The writing of the setting
data failed.
The firmware writing has
failed.

Reference“6.6 Buzzer Sound Control”, pg.
93“EDITOR for LA series” help—
“3.2 Wiring”, pg. 13“6.6 Buzzer Sound Control”, pg.
93”4.4 LED Unit Setup”, pg. 24“EDITOR for LA series” help
”4.6 Command Configuration”, pg.
29”4.7 Modbus/TCP Setup”, pg. 30”4.6 Command Configuration”, pg.
29“5.1 PNS Command”, pg. 37“5.2 PHN Command”, pg. 50“5.3 Modbus/TCP”, pg. 52

Does this product receive the Modbus/TCP command?
Check the equipment which has transmitted the Modbus/ “5.3 Modbus/TCP”, pg. 52
TCP command to this product.
If the DHCP server cannot be accessed, the network settingsof the LA6-POE will operate with the default values. Check if “4.3 Network Setup”, pg. 23
the environment can connect to the DHCP server.
Is the control method set to the signal wire control method?
Please set it to the command control method.

”4.5 Main Unit Setup”, pg. 28

The setting data is damaged.
Rewrite the setting data.

”4.4 LED Unit Setup”, pg. 24

Was the setting data for the LED unit and LAN unit written
wrong?
Make sure the setting data to be written is correct.
Was the firmware for the LED unit and LAN unit written
wrong?
Make sure the firmware to the proper unit is written correctly.

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ProblemCause/Countermeasure
Reference
Is the mirroring destination set up for the signal line control
method?
”4.9 Mirroring Setup”, pg. 32
Please set it to the command control method.
Is the IP address for the mirroring destination set in thedestination of the mirroring setting?
”4.9 Mirroring Setup”, pg. 32
Set the IP address correctly.
Mirroring does not display.
Was the LAN cable linked to the product substituted foranother HUB port?
—
Reboot the HUB.
Was the LED unit setting data read during the mirroring
operation?
—
Reboot this product.
The adhesive strength ofIs there dirt or oil adhered to the rubber sheet to weaken it?
this rubber sheet becomes Remove the bottom plate from the product, remove the“3.1 How to Install”, pg. 11
weak.
dirt etc., with water, then dry it thoroughly before reuse.
Are you logged in the Web Setting Screen?
—
The HTTP command cannot Please log out the Web Setting Screen.
be controlled.
Is the control method set to the signal wire control method?
”4.5 Main Unit Setup”, pg. 28
Please set it to the command control method.
The transmission dataof the signal tower
information is different
from what I set.
Are you writing the data via USB cable?
”4.5 Main Unit Setup”, pg. 28
The data obtained from a Make sure that settings of the LED unit are synced properly.
command is different fromwhat is actually displayedon the unit.
Is the certificate or private key registered correctly?
Cannot communicate via"6.1 Initialization", pg. 84
Please register the correct certificate and private key after
HTTPS.
"6.9 Security Settings", pg. 98
initializing with the setting button.

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Replacement Parts

The replacement parts list for this products is shown in the table below. When replacement parts are necessary, direct
your inquiries to the store where this product was purchased.
Head Cover
USB Cover
Waterproofing Ring B (2 pc. set)
LAN bracket assembly
Rubber sheet (3 pcs.)
Terminal connector

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9.
9.1.

Option Parts
Wall-mount Bracket (Direct Mounting Type [TN])Supported Option Model

SZK-003W❶ Place the product (LA 6 - 5 DTNWB -POE) directly onto the wall-mount bracket(SZK - 003W) as shown on the left.

❷ Secure the product with flanged nuts (3pieces) included with the product.
Recommended Torque
0.75N/m (Standard)! CAUTION

Be sure to use both mounting screws and totighten them with the recommended torque.
The clamping surface should be level andsufficient enough to tolerate shock, vibrations
and the weight of the product.

■ Mounting Drawing（Unit: mm）

φ54
Mounting Hole
(φ6×4 places)
Screw/Nut

25

1

Wire
M5
Distribution
Recommended TorqueHole
1.4 N.m(φ15)

2Flanged Nut (M3) (3 pieces)

MEMO

For details of the wall-mount Bracket (SZK - 003W), refer to the operation manual for thewall-mount Bracket (SZK - 003W).

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9.2.

Wall-mount Bracket (Stationary Type [SN])Supported Option Model

NH-WST2

Wall-mount
Bracket❶ Use 4 M5 screws (or equivalent) to mount the Wall-mount
Bracket (NH - WST 2).
Adjust the bolting torque in accordance with the qualityof the surface material of the wall, or the screw length.

! CAUTION

1

The clamping surface should be level and sufficient enoughto tolerate shock, vibrations and the weight of the product.
All four mounting screws should be used.

MEMO• The screws needed to mount to the surface of the wall is notincluded.
• The customer needs to supply the mounting screws inaccordance to the construction material of the wall surface tobe mounted on.

❷ Using the three mounting screws supplied with the wall

mounting bracket (NH - WST 2), attach the product (LA 6 5 DSNWB - POE) to the NH - WST 2 as shown on the left.
Recommended TorqueMain Unit

0.6N/m (Standard)! CAUTION

Be sure to use both mounting screws and to tighten themwith the recommended torque.

MEMO• Don’t use the protective sheet provided with the wall-mountbracket.
• Attach the rubber sheet to the product without it sticking onto
the bottom plate.
■ Mounting Drawing（Unit: mm）

19

2

40

Φ6
４ places

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9.3.

Upper Bracket (Direct Mounting Type [TN])Supported Option Model

SZP-004 □Pole ring

Slanting

1 Insert the supplied pole ring into the upper bracket.

1Upper bracket

Pole ring
Insert direction

Tapping screws

3

2 Insert the pole into the upper bracket, lining up the↑ Front sideindentations.

Tapping screws

3 In two positions, use the tapping screws secure theupper bracket and pole.

Upper bracket

UpperbracketRecommended torque1.4N･m

↑ Front sidePole

2Upper bracket
Line up theindented
sections

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LAN Cable
Lead Wire

4

3.6mm or less

4

5
7mm
or less

5mm
or less

Upper bracket
12.1mm or less

Pole

2

First thread the cable from the top of the upper bracket,
and pull out the cable from the side of pole landmark.

LAN
Connector

5 Thread the lead wire from the top upper bracket, andpull out the lead wire from the side of pole landmark.

Landmark

4

5･The LAN cable you can pass through the upper bracket is limitedby the size of its connector.
･LAN cables with a protective cover on the connector cannot be used.
･Insert the LAN cable first.

Main Unit

6 Assembling the Upper Bracket and the product.

In 3 places, affix the nuts included with the product,
to secure the upper bracket and unit.

Recommended torque
0.6N･mUpper bracket

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10. General Specifications
LA6-5DTNWB-POE
DC24V
DC48V
DC24V ±10%
DC36 - 57V
DC24V supply: 0.30A; PoE at DC48V supply: 0.18A ※ 1
DC26.4V supply: 0.49A; PoE at DC48V supply : 0.26A ※ 1
DC24V supply: 7.2W; PoE at DC48V supply: 8.6W ※ 1
DC26.4V supply: 12.9W; PoE at DC48V supply: 12.5W ※ 1
DC26.4V supply: 420mA ※ 1/70mA ※ 2; PoE at DC48V supply: 10mA ※ 1-10oC - +50oC
Less than 90%RH (No condensation)-10oC - +50oC
Less than 90%RH (No condensation)
Indoors
Upright
IP54 (IEC 60529)
Upright
10m/s² (JIS C 60068-2-6)
UprightMore than 1MΩ at 500VDC Between live part and non-current carrying metallic part
500VAC applied for 1min between live part and non-current carrying metallic part without
Withstand Voltage
breaking insulation
630g
Mass (Tolerance ±10%)Refer to “2.2. Part Names and Dimensions” on page 10
Outer Dimensions
5
LED Tiers
Signal Tower Mode: 9 Colors / Smart Mode: 21 Colors
Display Color Variations
85dB or moreSound Pressure Level
Maximum volume, Buzzer Sound No.1 measured from the front direction of the buzzer
Environmental Condition
aperture at 1m
2400Hz Continuous beep sound
No.1
2400Hz Rapid intermittent beep (0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silence)
No.2
2400Hz Long intermittent beep (1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silence)
No.3
2400Hz Fast intermittent beep (0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silence)
No.4
3600Hz Continuous beep Sound
No.5"Buzzer Sound
3600HzRapid
intermittent
beep (0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silence)
No.6(Typical Frequency)”
3600Hz Long intermittent beep (1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silence)
No.7
3600Hz Fast intermittent beep (0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silence)
No.8
2400Hz & 3375Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.9
2400Hz & 3600Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.10
4000Hz & 4800Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.11
The set up button is the fourth step (Factory Default: Maximum, Switchable by Web setup tool)[Maximum] -> [-5dB drop from maximum (standard)] -> [-10dB drop from maximum
Volume Control(standard)] -> [OFF] (-> Returns to [Maximum])
Switchable by Web setup tool
※ 1 Environmental Condition: All tiers lighting Amber, buzzer sounding Buzzer No.1 at maximum volume.
※ 2 Environmental Condition: Tier 1 lighting Amber with no sound.

Model
Rated Voltage
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Operating Voltage Range
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
Typ.
Rated Current
Consumption
Max.
Typ.
Rated Power Consumption
Max.
Signal Wire Current
Operating Ambient Temperature
Operating Ambient Humidity
Storage Ambient Temperature
Storage Ambient Humidity
Mounting Location
Mounting Direction
Protection Rating
Environmental Condition
Vibration Resistance
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Model
Luminous Intensity (typ) ※ 3
Flashing Rate

Power/Contact Input
LAN
PoE
Communication
Interface
MethodPhysical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
USB
Operation Part
Indicator Light
Various Settings
Operational Method
Accessory

LA6-5DTNWB-POE
Red (1000mcd), Amber (1700mcd), Green (2600mcd), Blue (1000mcd), White (1250mcd)
Purple (800mcd), Pink (850mcd), Lemon (2150mcd), Sky blue (2150mcd)”“30±2 Flashes Per Minute, 60±2 Flashes Per Minute, 120±2 Flashes Per Minute (Factory
Default: 60 Flashes Per Minute) Switchable by Web setup tool”
Screwless Terminal Block (Number of Contacts: 12)
Wire Diameter: 0.2 -1.5mm² (Solid Wire), AWG24-16 (Stranded Wire)“Power: 2(DC24V) Contact Input: (External relay/NPN/PNP): 8
Flashing/Pulse Enable: 1 COM: 1”
RJ-45 Connector
Corresponding to IEEE802.3af Class 0 Conformity
Ethernet (IEEE802.3 Conformity)

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto-MDI/MDIX)
CSMA/CD
IP/ARP/ICMP
TCP/UDPHTTP/HTTPS/DHCP/Modbus TCP/Socket (Corresponds to PHN/PNS Commands)
USB micro-B Terminal USB2.0
Multi-function Button (Set in Head Cover)None
Switchable by Web setup tool
Signal Wire Control/Command Control
Hexagon Nut with Flange (M4) 3pcs, Screw (M4×20) 3pcs
Installation Bracket (SZW-060W), Wallmount Bracket (SZK-003W),
Optional Parts
Upper Bracket (SZP-004 □ )Category 5e or higher (Both Straight Cable and Cross Cable can be used)
Connectable LAN cable
RoHS Directive (EN 50581)
EMC Directive (EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2, EN55032 Class A, EN55024)
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A
Conformity Standards
KC (KN 61000-6-4, KN 61000-6-2)
UL 508, CSA-C22.2 No.14 Recognized Component (File No.E215660) ※ DC24V supply only
UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. UL60950-1-07 Recognized Component (File No.E480103)
CE Marking
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Model
LA6-5DSNWB-POE
DC24V
Rated Voltage
DC48V
Power over Ethernet (PoE)
DC24V ±10%
Operating Voltage Range
DC36 - 57VPower over Ethernet (PoE)
DC24V
supply:0.30A;
PoE at DC48V supply: 0.18A ※ 1
Typ.
Rated Current
Consumption
DC26.4V supply: 0.49A; PoE at DC48V supply : 0.26A ※ 1
Max.
DC24V supply: 7.2W; PoE at DC48V supply: 8.6W ※ 1
Typ.
Rated Power Consumption
DC26.4V supply: 12.9W; PoE at DC48V supply: 12.5W ※ 1
Max.
DC26.4V supply: 420mA ※ 1/70mA ※ 2; PoE at DC48V supply: 10mA ※ 1
Signal Wire Current-10oC - +50oC
Operating Ambient Temperature
Less than 90%RH (No condensation)
Operating Ambient Humidity-10oC - +50oC
Storage Ambient Temperature
Less than 90%RH (No condensation)
Storage Ambient Humidity
Indoors
Mounting Location
Upright
Mounting Direction
IP20(IEC 60529)
Protection Rating
Upright
Environmental Condition
None
Vibration ResistanceMore than 1MΩ at 500VDC between live part and non-current carrying metallic part.
Insulation Resistance
500VAC applied for 1min between live part and non-current carrying metallic part without breaking insulation.
Withstand Voltage
780g
Mass (Tolerance ±10%)Refer to “2.2. Part Names and Dimensions” on page 10
Outer Dimensions
5
LED Tiers
Signal Tower Mode: 9 Colors / Smart Mode: 21 Colors
Display Color Variations
85dB or moreSound Pressure Level
Environmental Condition Maximum volume, Buzzer Sound No.1 measured from the front direction of the buzzer aperture at 1m
2400Hz Continuous beep sound
No.1
2400Hz Rapid intermittent beep (0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silent)
No.2
2400Hz Long intermittent beep (1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silent)
No.3
2400Hz Fast intermittent beep (0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silent)
No.4
3600Hz Continuous beep Sound
No.5"Buzzer Sound
3600Hz Rapid intermittent beep (0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silent)
No.6(Typical Frequency)”
3600Hz Long intermittent beep (1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silent)
No.7
3600Hz Fast intermittent beep (0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silent)
No.8
2400Hz & 3375Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.9
2400Hz & 3600Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.10
4000Hz & 4800Hz Multiplexed Beep (0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.11
The set up button is the fourth step (Factory Default: Maximum, Switchable by Web setup tool)
Volume Control[Maximum] -> [-5dB drop from maximum (standard)] -> [-10dB drop from maximum(standard)] -> [OFF] (-> Returns to [Maximum]), Switchable by Web setup tool
※ 1 Environmental Condition: All tiers lighting Amber, buzzer sounding Buzzer No.1 at maximum volume.
※ 2 Environmental Condition: Tier 1 lighting Amber with no sound.

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Model
Luminous Intensity (typ) ※ 3
Flashing Rate

Power/Contact Input

InterfaceLAN
PoE
Communication
MethodPhysical Layer
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Transport Layer
Application Layer
USB

LA6-5DSNWB-POE
Red (1000mcd), Amber (1700mcd), Green (2600mcd), Blue (1000mcd), White (1250mcd)
Purple (800mcd), Pink (850mcd), Lemon (2150mcd), Sky blue (2150mcd)”“30±2 Flashes Per Minute, 60±2 Flashes Per Minute, 120±2 Flashes Per Minute (Factory
Default: 60 Flashes Per Minute) Switchable by Web setup tool”
Screwless Terminal Block (Number of Contacts: 12)
Wire Diameter: 0.2 -1.5mm² (Solid Wire), AWG24-16 (Stranded Wire)“Power: 2(DC24V) Contact Input: (External relay/NPN/PNP): 8
Flashing/Pulse Enable: 1 COM: 1”
RJ-45 Connector
Corresponding to IEEE802.3af Class 0 Conformity
Ethernet (IEEE802.3 Conformity)

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (Auto-MDI/MDIX)
CSMA/CD
IP/ARP/ICMP
TCP/UDPHTTP/HTTPS/DHCP/Modbus TCP/Socket (Corresponds to PHN/PNS Commands)
USB micro-B Terminal USB2.0
Multi-function Button (Set in Head Cover)
Operation Part
Clear Switch
1 (Green): Built in Clear Switch
Indicator Light※ Always ON when Power is applied
Switchable by Web setup tool
Various Settings
Signal Wire Control/Command Control
Operational Method
Rubber Sheet
Accessory
Wallmount Bracket (NH-WST2)
Optional Parts
Category5eorhigher(Both Straight Cable and Cross Cable can be used)
Connectable LAN cable
RoHS Directive (EN 50581)
EMC Directive (EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2, EN55032 ClassA, EN55024)
FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class A, ICES-003 Class A
Conformity Standards
KC (KN 61000-6-4, KN 61000-6-2)
UL 508, CSA-C22.2 No.14 Recognized Component (File No.E215660) ※ DC24V supply only
UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. UL60950-1-07 Recognized Component (File No.E480103)
CE Marking
Remarks※ 3 Due to the characteristics of the LED elements, a variation in difference of the color tone and brightness of every
product may occur.”111Signal Tower LA6-POE Operation Manual■ Correspondance tabele of RGB color model

Color Number
1

Image

RGB color model#FF0000red

2#FF3300

3#FF6600

4#FFAA00

5#FFCC00

yellow#FFEE00

6
7#EEFF00

lemon#CCFF00

8
9#00FF00

green#00FF6610
11#00BBDDskyblue#0099EE

1213#0033FFblue

14#6699EE

15#9966EE

16

purple#CC00DD

17pink#FF00CC

18#FF009919#FF006620#FF0033

21

white

22

(Off )#FFFFFF-

112#000000

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