Description
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ODS 96
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Description
3.1
General description
The ODS 96 is a distance measuring device with a large area of application.
The equipment is available as LED or laser version with analog or digital out-
puts. The distance measuring device works on the triangulation principle and
uses a CCD line for evaluating the measurement signal.
An integrated microcontroller enables parameter programming via an option-
al programming software. Except for the RS 485 interface, the switching
points of the switching outputs of all other types can be set without software
via a teach-in input.
Through adjustment of the integration time (exposure time) to the intensity of
the objects’ reflected light, a high degree of independence from the reflectivity
properties of the measured object is achieved. In case of low reflectivity (dark
objects) a lower measurement frequency results.
Accessories
To expand the functionality of the ODS 96, a programming software is avail-
able.
With regard to their dimensions, the ODS 96 distance sensors are identical
with the sensors of the series 96 of Leuze electronic. Particularly, the mount-
ing accessories of the series 96 can be used for the ODS 96. Details can be
found in section 4 "Technical Data".
3.2
Typical Areas of Application for the ODS 96
3.2.1
Continuous Distance Measuring
All ODS 96 types with analog or digital output can be used for continuous dis-
tance measuring. In order to use all features of the ODS 96, use of the pro-
gramming software is recommended.
Depending on position or settings of the ODS, various applications are pos-
sible:
• Measuring the thickness of planks with two opposing sensors and a dif-
ferential of the two measured values.
• Stack/Object height measuring
Even with difficult surfaces, the stack/ object height of moving objects
can be measured. Averaging is recommended here.
• Contour determination through controlled passing movement of an
object through the beam of the ODS 96.
• Volume measuring by taking measurements on two levels during the
concurrent movement of the object. Leuze electronic offers a system
solution: the VMS volume measurement system.
In case of ODS 96 types with analog outputs, it is recommended to limit the
working range of the analog output to the required distance range. The ana-
log output will then be activated within the distance range from 1 ... 10 V or
4 - 20 mA. Distances outside this range will automatically have an output
voltage of < 1 V, 4 mA or > 10 V, 20 mA.
