2.1 System Features
Built-in features simplify the
operation
of the A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY system. Programmable beam blanking accommodates machine
components or other
fixtures
that must remain in or move through the light screen. Blanking is set by using the included
configuration
software.
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information.
Built-in
diagnostic
programming and easy-to-see indicators on the sensors and the control module make alignment and
troubleshooting
easy. The
emitter
has a red LED that signals proper
operation.
The receiver has three bright LEDs: green signals that the sensors are
properly aligned; yellow signals marginal alignment; and red signals misalignment or a blocked
condition.
The control module has seven status indicators:
five
red LEDs signal when outputs are
conducting,
Alarm output
conducting,
and gate
signal received; a green LED signals that the sensors are properly aligned. DIAG 1, 2, and 3 LEDs indicate system status. A key to the
diagnostics
codes is printed on the side of the control module for
simplified
troubleshooting.
The MINI-ARRAY System provides a wide
selection
of sensing and output
options,
including: measurement (“scan analysis”) modes and
scanning methods that can determine the target object’s
location,
overall size, total height or total width. Scanning may be
continuous
or controlled by a host process controller or a gate sensor. Some models (MAC1, MACP, MACN) support RS-485, where up to 15 systems
may be networked.
Emitter
DIN-Rail-Mountable Control Module
Receiver
MINI-ARRAY
CONTROLLER
2 - TX
3 - RX
5 - COM
RS-232
RS-232
MAC-1
OUT 1
ALARM
GATE
DIAG 1
DIAG 2
DIAG 3
ALIGN
POWER
Red Discrete
Output #1 LED
Red
Operational
LED
Green Alignment LED
Red Blocked LED
Yellow Marginal
Alignment LED
Red Alarm
(Discrete Output #2) LED
Red Gate LED
Green Align LED
RS-232 Port
15 14 13 12 11 10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
15
30V
150mA
Max.
ALARM
500mA
Max
OUT 1
WH BK
BU
5 Wires
BR
-
+
RS485
-
+
10-30V DC
GATE
L2 L1
16-30V DC
1.2A Max.
14 13 12 11 10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
T/R T/R DRN COM +12V
F1
EMTR
RCVR
Figure 1. A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY System Features
2.2 Sensing Response
Sensing response is a
function
of the number of beams interrogated (steps) per scan of the array. The
time
per step is 55
μ
s (0.000055
seconds). As a result, dense arrays (for example with 3/8 inch beam spacing) yield the highest sensing
resolution.
Arrays with wider (3/4
inch) beam spacing
offer
faster sensing response.
2.3 Supplied System
Software
The supplied
software
program, used to
configure
each System control module, may be run on any PC running Windows
®
The menu-
driven program walks the user through the many scanning and output
options.
After
the desired
options
are selected, the user can save
the
combination
of
selections
in a Parameter Setup File (PSF), and store it in the control module’s
non-volatile
memory. Any number of
PSFs may be stored in the computer and recalled as needed.
The
software
also provides alignment and
diagnostics
routines.
An Alignment screen displays the individual status of each beam in the
light screen, as well as the total number of beams in the System, and totals of beams blocked, made, and blanked. Built-in system
diagnostics
can be used to assess
emitter
and receiver hardware errors.
A-GAGE
®
MINI-ARRAY
®
Measuring Light Screen System
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