AR3000 User’s Manual
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9.
Hardware Status Display
The rear panel of the AR3000 distance measurement sensor includes a display of several, colored
LED’s with labels. These indicators represent the status of the unit’s ability to function without using
queries through the serial interface.
LED
Term
Color
Description
Target
Signal Strength
of return signal
OFF
No return signal
Red, pulsed
Signal too low (<600)
Red, steady
Low signal (600 – 1000)
Yellow
Signal (1000-1500)
Green, steady Ideal signal (1500 – 3400)
Green, pulsed Strong signal (>3400)
Status
Operational
readiness state
OFF
Not ready
Red
Sensor defect, contact Acuity
Green
Ready
Q1
Alarm 1
Off
Off
Yellow
Active
Q2
Alarm 2
Off
Off
Yellow
Active
Link
Bus State
Used only with optional SSI or Profibus
Table 9 Status Display Indications
Figure 17- Rear
panel of AR3000
with Status
Display
