5 Configuring a Sensor
5.1 Banner Radar Configuration Software
Use the Banner Radar Configuration software and PRO-KIT to set up the R-GAGE sensor.
For more information visit
www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/radar-configuration.html
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5.2 IO-Link Interface
IO-Link is a point-to-point communication link between a master device and sensor. Use IO-Link to parameterize sensors and
transmit process data automatically.
For the latest IO-Link protocol and specifications, see
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Each IO-Link device has an IODD (IO Device Description) file that contains information about the manufacturer, article
number, functionality etc. This information can be easily read and processed by the user. Each device can be unambiguously
identified via the IODD as well as via an internal device ID. Download the T30R's IO-Link IODD package (p/n 216168 for
analog models and p/n 217271 for dual discrete models) from Banner Engineering's website at
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Banner has also developed Add On Instruction (AOI) files to simplify ease-of-use between the T30R, multiple third-party
vendors' IO-Link masters, and the Logix Designer software package for Rockwell Automation PLCs. Three types of AOI files
for Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs are listed below. These files and more information can be found at
Process Data AOIs
—These files can be used alone, without the need for any other IO-Link AOIs. The job of a Process Data
AOI is to intelligently parse out the Process Data word(s) in separate pieces of information. All that is required to make use of
this AOI is an EtherNet/IP connection to the IO-Link Master and knowledge of where the Process Data registers are located
for each port.
Parameter Data AOIs
—These files require the use of an associated IO-Link Master AOI. The job of a Parameter Data AOI,
when working in conjunction with the IO-Link Master AOI, is to provide quasi-realtime read/write access to all IO-Link
parameter data in the sensor. Each Parameter Data AOI is specific to a given sensor or device.
IO-Link Master AOIs
—These files require the use of one or more associated Parameter Data AOIs. The job of an IO-Link
Master AOI is to translate the desired IO-Link read/write requests, made by the Parameter Data AOI, into the format a
specific IO-Link Master requires. Each IO-Link Master AOI is customized for a given brand of IO-Link Master.
Add and configure the relevant Banner IO-Link Master AOI in your ladder logic program first; then add and configure Banner
IO-Link Device AOIs as desired, linking them to the Master AOI as shown in the relevant AOI documentation.
5.3 Push Button Configuration
Using the push buttons, the first and second points can be taught. If other changes to the configuration are needed, use
either the Banner Radar Configuration Software or the remote input.
Figure 8. Analog Teach
Analog
SCENARIO
Teach analog
window using
taught distances
Teach 2 separate points
Teach “same” point twice
Tch1
Tch1
Tch2
Tch2
4 mA
20 mA
4 mA
20 mA
Teach analog
window from min.
settable value to
taught distance
Figure 9. Discrete Teach
SCENARIO
Teach 2 separate points
Teach “same” point twice
D Mode: Background Teach
Teach discrete
window using
taught distances
Teach switch
point in front of
taught distance
Discrete
Tch1
Tch2
SPt1
SPt2
SPt
Tch1
Tch2
Teach “same” point twice
D Mode: Object Teach
Teach switch
point behind
taught distance
SPt
Tch1
Tch2
Teach “same” point twice
D Mode: Window
Teach window
centered around
taught point
SPt1
SPt2
Tch1
Tch2
R-GAGE
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T30R Sensor
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