Balluff BTL7-A50 Series, User Manual

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Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool
6.1 BTL7 Configuration Tool
NOTICE!
Interference in function
Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool while the
system is running may result in malfunctions.
►
Stop the system before configuration.
The BTL can be quickly and easily configured on the PC
using the PC software BTL7 Configuration Tool.
The most important features include:
– Online display of the current position of the magnet
– Graphical support for setting the functions and curve
– Display of information on the connected measuring unit
– Selectable number formats and units for display
– Resetting to factory settings is possible
– Demo mode without a connected BTL
– The 3 measuring units are treated like 3 independent
BTLs
The PC software and associated manual can
be found in the Internet under
www.balluff.com/downloads-btl7.
6.2 Connecting the USB communication box
For a BTL with connector the communication box must be
inserted between the BTL and the controller. The
communication box is connected to the PC via a USB
cable.
Fig. 6-1:
USB cable
6-pin 8-pin
Connection cable approx. 0.3 m
with connector (socket)
Connection cable
approx. 0.3 m with
connector (plug)
Controller
Connecting the communication box with a connector
For a BTL with cable connection the communication lines
La, Lb and GND are connected to the USB communication
box.
Fig. 6-2:
8-pin
USB cable
Controller
Connection cable
approx. 0.6 m with
luster terminal
Connecting the communication box with a cable
connection
When reading or writing data via the
Configuration Tool, the LED flashes green.
BTL7-A/C/E/G50_-M_ _ _ _ -T_2/3-S32/S135/KA_ _/FA_ _
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style