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Alignment
Mechanical mounting:
It is extremely important to secure the light curtains to a rigid structure, not subject to deformation or
strong vibrations.
Decide where to place the Receiver so that it is not subject to strong natural or artificial light sources or to
luminous interference of other sensors.
Place the Emitter and Receiver facing one another, at the same height above the reference plane, following
the same orientation. The output wires of the transmitter and receiver must be on the same side.
The distance between the two elements must not exceed the limits set by the specifications.
The optical beams can be partially deflected by nearby reflective surfaces. Because of that, the path beam
interruption may not be detected. Therefore, all reflective surfaces and objects should be placed at a
minimum safe distance from the optical beam path.
Quick Start Guide: QSP_mdarea_CX0
Safety Information
WARNING:
This it is NOT a protective device. Therefore, it should not be used to
guarantee personnel safety.
This is a low-voltage, direct current device. Proper functioning is only
guaranteed between 16, 8VDC and 30VDC. Under 15VDC voltage all
outputs are in an OFF state. Over 30VDC voltage may damage the device.
When the device is switched on, outputs are inactive for a certain amount of
time known as Time Delay Before Availability.
The Emitter emits near-infrared light at non-dangerous levels. The device is
classified as RG0 (exempt) according to IEC 62471: 2006-07.
• Please make sure that light curtains are used in proper environmental
conditions.
• Automatic calibration must always be carried out aiming for the best
possible alignment. More than one calibration and alignment adjustment
may be
necessary to guarantee the best alignment.
• Check any reflective surface next to the light beams which may influence
them.
• Check any transparent panels or similar panels which may change the
beam angle of the light curtains.
• Prevent the light curtain’s optical window from getting scratched or
tarnished.
• Do not expose the receiver to strong natural or artificial light sources,
including stroboscopic light.
• Do not expose the receiver directly to optical beams projected by other
optical devices.
• Ensure that the ambient temperature does not exceed the stated limits.
• Bear in mind that smoke, vapor, liquids and powders may alter
transparency of air or dirty the optical window.
• Always dispose of unusable or irreparable devices always in accordance
with national regulations regarding waste disposal.
Startup
The system must be aligned.
1. All connections between emitter and receiver must be made. (See section 2.)
2. Connect the NO/NC as you wish the system to respond. (For NO connect to
common or leave open. For NC connect to 24 VDC).
3. Teach input must be open.
4. Power on the system.
5. Connect the Teach input momentarily to the common (Teach Fine command)
and wait for the end of Teach-in (wait for illumination of the Green and Blue
LED).
6. Insure maximum alignment by adjusting the position of the sensor.
7. Mechanically fix the system, making sure to maintain the alignment.
8. Determine which teach function that you need for your system: fine or gross.
Fine Teach allows for the smallest detectable object. Gross Teach will avoid
pitfalls in the stability and repeatability of performance and is less sensitive to
environmental conditions. For these reasons, Gross Teach is preferred.
9. For Gross Teach connect the input momentarily to the 24VDC and for Fine
Teach connect the input momentarily to the common. The yellow LED of
the Emitter starts to blink.
10. In the Emitter, wait until the Yellow LED becomes constantly ON and the
Red LED remains OFF. In the Receiver, the Red LED turns OFF. Your
sensors are now set up and ready for testing.
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MD CX0 Area Detectors