LMI Technologies Gocator 2300 Series, User Manual

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Gocator 2300 & 2880 Series
Safety and Maintenance • Environment and Lighting • 16
Sensors should be connected to earth ground
All sensors should be connected to earth ground through their housing. All sensors should be mounted
on an earth grounded frame using electrically conductive hardware to ensure the housing of the sensor
is connected to earth ground. Use a multi-meter to check the continuity between the sensor connector
and earth ground to ensure a proper connection.
Minimize voltage potential between system ground and sensor ground
Care should be taken to minimize the voltage potential between system ground (ground reference for
I/O signals) and sensor ground. This voltage potential can be determined by measuring the voltage
between Analog_out- and system ground. The maximum permissible voltage potential is 12 V but should
be kept below 10 V to avoid damage to the serial and encoder connections.
See Gocator 2300 & 2880 I/O Connector on page 409 for a description of connector pins used with
Gocator 2300 series sensors.
Use a suitable power supply
The +24 to +48 VDC power supply used with Gocator sensors should be an isolated supply with inrush
current protection or be able to handle a high capacitive load.
Use care when handling powered devices
Wires connecting to the sensor should not be handled while the sensor is powered. Doing so may cause
electrical shock to the user or damage to the equipment.
Environment and Lighting
Avoid strong ambient light sources
The imager used in this product is highly sensitive to ambient light hence stray light may have adverse
effects on measurement. Do not operate this device near windows or lighting fixtures that could
influence measurement. If the unit must be installed in an environment with high ambient light levels, a
lighting shield or similar device may need to be installed to prevent light from affecting measurement.
Avoid installing sensors in hazardous environments
To ensure reliable operation and to prevent damage to Gocator sensors, avoid installing the sensor in
locations
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that are humid, dusty, or poorly ventilated;
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with a high temperature, such as places exposed to direct sunlight;
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where there are flammable or corrosive gases;
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where the unit may be directly subjected to harsh vibration or impact;
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where water, oil, or chemicals may splash onto the unit;
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where static electricity is easily generated.
Ensure that ambient conditions are within specifications
Gocator sensors are suitable for operation between 0–50° C and 25–85% relative humidity (non-
condensing). Measurement error due to temperature is limited to 0.015% of full scale per degree C.
The Master 400/800/1200/2400 is similarly rated for operation between 0–50° C.