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Basic Connections Control Box
Rear Panel of Box
Front Panel of Box
Attach the power cable to the “110/220VAC” plug and then connect to
110/220 Volt Power Source
.
The control unit has a DB15 connector labeled “Sensor” which mates to the connector end of the measurement
head cable. The cable should be secured with the thumbscrews on the cable.
The computer cable provided is a serial
null modem
variety. Standard serial connector adapters (25 to 9 pins,
male to female etc.) can be used with these cables as necessary without affecting the null modem capability.
The Lasercheck control unit has a 9-pin serial connector port for attaching one end of the cable (labeled RS232.)
The connector should be screwed on to ensure strength and integrity during operation. The other end should be
attached to an available serial port on your host computer. Be sure that port has been set up as COM1 to COM4
in your computer.
Note: During manual pushbutton measurement operation this computer connection is not required or used.
This connection is used for transferring saved measurement files to a host computer for storage or input into
SPC, spreadsheet, or other data analysis software or for automated measurements taken with Optical
Dimensions Windows software.
The start and stop inputs must have a female DB9 connector. They should be connected to the connector on the
control box labeled “Input”. These would only be used during “automatic operation”.
Analog (0-10 Volt or 4-20 mA Current Loop) or indicators for “out of spec” surfaces must have a DB9 connector.
They should be connected to the connector on the control box labeled “Output”. These would typically be used
during “automatic operation”.
Printer
RS232
Keyboard
Monitor
RS485
110/220 VAC
Reset
Output
Input
Sensor
OFF
ON
Laser
Status
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Laser
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