AR3000 User’s Manual
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Rev 1/10
3.
Installation and Checkout
3.1.
Mounting
Mount the sensor in such a way that the case is not twisted or warped. Using three hard points
along the front and back edges or a slightly compliant mounting system are the best methods. Do
not clamp or squeeze the sensor case excessively. If the case is distorted, the sensitivity and
accuracy of the sensor may be affected. Note that the sensor’s Zero Point is the same as the plane
created by the front-most cover plate around the lenses.
3.2.
Cabling
The AR3000 has a multipurpose cable with solder tail wires. The standard cable, Schmitt p/n
CBA300201, is 6.6 feet (2 m). Longer cable lengths are available. Connection and termination
according to the instructions is essential for correct sensor operation. Read the wire descriptions
in Section 4.1 for connection information.
Connect the cable’s 12-pin connector (Binder series 425) to the sensor’s plug (Binder series 723,
M16 size) on the back cover of the AR3000 sensor. Be sure to tightly secure the connection.
Figure 6 Back cover with 12-pin plug and pin arrangement
Figure 7 Interface cable
