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MX3650-01 Rev. D
StrongArmParkDC Programming & Operations
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Correct installation and alignment of a retro-reflective photo eye and its reflector is important for trouble free
performance. Any system operating at a range greater than 16 feet is more prone to false triggering due to
dirty optics, condensation or poor weather. If care is taken in the initial mounting and alignment of the 3-inch
reflector, the chance of problems is greatly reduced.
NOTE:
Use only through beam photo eyes for a distances greater than 24 feet because the function of a retro-reflective photo eye
will be too unreliable.
Taking steps to protect the photo eye and the reflector from being exposed to fog and being absolutely
certain the photo eye is perfectly aligned will greatly reduce any false triggering of the system. The ideal
mounting of a retro-reflective photo eye is inside an enclosure.
Ideally the reflector mount suspends the reflector inside a 12-inch long piece of 3-inch PVC conduit. Cut
the opening of the PVC conduit at a 45-degree angle to act as a drip shield. Hold the reflector against the
backside of the PVC conduit by attaching a 3-inch male connector.
DO NOT
cement the connector as doing so makes
it difficult to reach the reflector for future cleaning.
To create a mounting base, attach a 3-inch aluminum flange (for example, an electric meter hub) to the
connector. This whole package can be mounted to any flat surface.
Locate the reflector in the center of the invisible beam of infrared light to achieve the most sensitive alignment.
The beam center is determined by the following test:
1.
While holding the reflector in your hand, slowly raise it until the beam is no longer returned and the
photo eye trips.
2. Mark this maximum height.
3. Lower your hand and determine the lower limit of the infrared beam by watching for the trip point.
Mark this position.
4. Repeat the same procedure for left and right at the center elevation of the beam.
When the four parameters are marked, either:
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Mount the reflector in the center of the area outlined
or
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Realign the eye for the position of the reflector.
NOTE:
If the photo eye is realigned, be sure to perform the centering test again to verify that the reflector is truly in the center.
