MICRONOR AG
MR340-1 DIN Rail Module Controller
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Initial Optical Power Level Referencing When Using Film
After initial installation, it is important that the optical power levels (one level for each
quadrature channel) are calibrated to the nominal operating level. This is required to
compensate for fiber optic connector losses and variation between sensors and controllers.
The MR340-1 controller is designed to perform this calibration procedure automatically once
initiated by the user.
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Install the sensor, film, the controller and make all fiber connections.
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Set the sensor to a clear area of the film where there are no obstructions.
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Press the internal “CAL” button on the controller for 10 seconds. The PWR LED will
blink while the calibration is being performed. After ~10 seconds, the STATUS LED will
blink shortly, then release the button.
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NOTE: The calibration sequence may also be initiated via Modbus command
The internal procedure within the controller is as follows: The input amplifiers are being set to
a known sensitivity (gain), then the laser power for each channel is adjusted until the desired
internal voltage level (2V) is reached. The new power setting values are saved in EEPROM.
This is the only procedure that will alter the laser power levels. During normal operation, only
the input amplifier gain is adjusted for maintaining proper voltage levels.
Figure 20. Location of internal CAL button for initial optical level calibration
Left Home
Position -382
Right Home
Po382
Working Area
Center Position = 0
Pick-Up
-382, -381, -380
+380, +381, +382