Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls
Panasonic Industry / Automation Controls

Laser Marker Smart Utility Detailed Version-Up Information

Version-up Information

Version-Up Information (Ver.3.5.0 to Ver.3.5.1) (September 17, 2024 update)

The following points have been upgraded.

  • The input range for the trigger detection position setting has been changed to allow for negative values (downstream side) in addition to positive values (upstream side).

Version-Up Information (Ver.3.4.2 to Ver.3.5.0) (August 28, 2024 update)

The following points have been upgraded.

  • Pre-scan optimization level setting ( 3 levels to control presence of pre-scan depending on angle ) has been added for pre-scan function.
  • Changed the command history's initial scrolled state to be at the lastest history position.
  • Added an additional control method (activate until fixed time) for time hold function.
  • LmUtil Operation Manual is included with installation of Laser Marker Smart Utilty.
  • Setting to enable or disable checking whether a figure in a DXF file is closed or not is added in response to problem of missing hatching lines when all the sides of the figure are not connected( not closed ).
  • Added a function to search for laser markers by directly specifying the IP address.
  • Changed the exit code from [999] to [304] when the file added by the Execute option of LmUtil exceeds the upper limit in the laser marker.
  • Changed the exit code from OK to [406] when the file added by the PutMarkingFile option of LmUtil exceeds the upper limit in the laser marker.
  • Fixed an issue where pressing the Tab key does not move to the next input field when entering QR code and data matrix settings.
  • Added the ability to input and output marking files in XML format using LmUtil.
  • Fixed an issue where hatch lines could extend outside the shape in certain DXF files.
  • Fixed an issue where the laser marker name could not be read when the Target command was executed in LmUtil.
  • Fixed an issue where an error E690 did not occur when marking data was placed outside the range of the 3D model of the cone(horizontal).
  • The following Chinese translations of logo data editing software have been changed. 「终点调适」⇒「端点调适」
  • Added a setting item that allows you to set the character width to the same as that of LP-400/V/M/S/Z for "Character spacing type: Justify" in the character object settings.
  • Improved error messages for combinations of Defocus and Spot Uniform modes.
    "Some setting fields contain an improper value." ⇒ "When uniform spot mode is activated, set the defocusing value to ≤0."
  • Fixed an issue where changing the line width would distort logo data using the DXF file shape (circle/arc) .
  • Fixed an issue where when installing Laser Marker Smart Utility by selecting a language different from the OS language of the PC, the logo data editing software was partially garbled.
  • When the object group is set to Marking OFF, "Marking ON/OFF" and "Guide laser display" of the marking object are hidden.
  • Fixed a problem where the time was not fixed in the marking image display of the monitor panel while using the timehold function. (No effect on marking)
  • Fixed an issue where closing the Laser Marker NAVI smart window during the lot setting operation, an unintended communication error was displayed.
  • Corrected the name of the setting item of GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked.
    "Symbol characters in a row" ⇒ "Segments per row"
  • Fixed an issue where Laser Marker NAVI smart could not be started when the PC was disconnected from the network after offline editing of a marking file placed in a network folder.

Version-Up Information (Ver.3.4.1 to Ver.3.4.2) (May 7, 2024 update)

The following points have been upgraded.

  • To improve compatibility with LP-400/V/M/S/Z, selectable option is added for not generating a warning even when the graphic file is not specified.
  • Improvement made to show barcode and 2D code sizes that does not include quiet zone.

Version-Up Information (Ver.3.3.0 to Ver.3.4.1) (April 1, 2024 update)

The following points have been upgraded.

  • Fixed an issue where the system offset setting is reflected in the marking image.
  • When the version of the LP-AEB10 expansion board and the laser marker do not match at the first startup, the language can be set.
  • When the Z position of the LP-ZV is set, when the sum of the Z position and defocus setting exceeds the range of -25mm~+25mm, the E692 error is correctly generated.
  • When the defocus setting value is greater than 0 when the spot uniform mode is enabled on the LP-ZV, a warning that the setting range has been exceeded is displayed on the NAVI Smart screen.
  • Fixed an issue where when converting a file using the 3D settings of the LP-M/Z series, if the rotation of the entire file condition is set, it will be displayed and printed in a different position than before conversion.
  • Fixed an issue when in 3D cone setting, the focal position is affected by the direction of the marking line.
  • Fixed an issue where file conversion could not be performed in an Japanese environment when the file name or folder name of an LP-400/V/M/S/Z file contains characters other than Japanese.
  • Fixed an issue where the position of visible characters in barcodes and 2D codes could not be set when NAVIsmart 2.0.0 or later and LP-GS/RC/RF/RV with controller version lower than 2.0.0 were connected online.
  • Fixed an issue where E661 may occur when the marking data is outside the area range in 3D setting printing instead of E692.
  • Fixed an issue where some CODE128 visible characters were not displayed when connecting NAVIsmart 3.2.0 or later and LP-RF/RV/ZV with controller version less than 3.2.0 online, or editing LP-RF/RV marking files.