Care, maintenance and disposal
Leuze electronic
BPS 301i
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Care, maintenance and disposal
11.1 Cleaning
If there is dust on the BPS device:
Clean the BPS device with a soft cloth; use a cleaning agent (commercially available glass cleaner) if
necessary.
11.2 Servicing
The BPS does not normally require any maintenance by the operator.
Repairs to the device must only be carried out by the manufacturer.
For repairs, contact your responsible Leuze electronic subsidiary or Leuze electronic customer service
(see chapter 12 "Service and support").
11.2.1 Firmware update
A firmware update can only be performed by Leuze electronic Service on-site or at the company head
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quarters.
For firmware updates, contact your responsible Leuze electronic subsidiary or Leuze electronic cus
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tomer service (see chapter 12).
11.2.2 BCB repair with repair kit
If a bar code tape was damaged, e.g., by falling parts, you can download a repair kit for the BCB from the
Internet.
www.leuze.com > Products > Measuring Sensors > Sensors for Positioning > BPS 300i > (Name of the
BPS) > Tab Downloads > Repair kit.
Layout:
• BCB8: 0.9 m of bar code tape is provided on each A4 sheet.
Five lines of 18 cm with six code-information segments of 30 mm each
Tape lengths: 0 … 500 m, 500 … 1000 m, 1000 … 1500 m … 2500 … 3000 m
• BCB: 1 m of bar code tape is provided on each A4 sheet.
Five lines of 20 cm with five code-information sections of 40 mm each
Tape lengths: 0 … 500 m, 500 … 1000 m, 1000 … 1500 m and 1500 … 2000 m
Replacing a section of defective bar code tape
Determine the coding of the defective area.
Print out the coding for the given area.
NOTICE
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents!
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinner or acetone for cleaning the BPS device.
Use of improper cleaning agents can damage the lens cover.
NOTICE
Do not use the BCB repair kit on a permanent basis!
Use the bar code tape created with the repair kit only temporarily as an emergency solution.
The optical and mechanical properties of the self-printed bar code tape do not correspond to those of
the original bar code tape.
Self-printed bar code tape should not remain in the system on a permanent basis.
Repair bar code tapes in lengths of 1 m can be ordered from Leuze electronic on request.
In the repair kit files, you will find all position values with 30 mm grid and 40 mm grid.
