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6.3 Connection to a PC
The light curtain receiver is equipped with an RS 485 interface. The A485-232 adapter box can be used for
connection to a PC. In order to activate the interface, the “serial communication” DIP switch must be set to
the “on” position. wsafe host software allows for configuration and read-out of the light curtain. Operating
instructions for the host software can be downloaded from the wenglor website at www.wenglor.com.
That encloses:
• Creation of various operating profiles
• Set-up of users with various authority levels
• Safety field visualisation
• Configuration of blanking, floating blanking and reduced resolution characteristics
• Activation of restart inhibit, contactor monitoring and cascading
• Diagnosis
• Locking of the DIP switch
Principle
AB-485-232
2
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Emitter
Receiver
PC
Schematic Diagram, Connection to a PC
WH
BK
BU
BN
10…30 V DC
0 V
A
0 V
10…30 V DC
B
Y
Z
Shield
4
3
2
1
