6.5.4 Detection Configuration
Use the Detection Configuration screen to define the Safety Zone and Warning Zone parameters.
Figure 51. Detection Configuration screen
1. Set the Number of Scans required to validate detection of a Safety Zone intrusion.
This parameter directly affects the Response Time, which is the time from when an object is detected in the Safety
Zone to when the OSSD switches to the OFF-State.
The Response Time (ms) is automatically generated based on the Number of Scans selected. Response time ranges
from 62 ms to 482 ms, in 30 ms increments.
2. Set the Detection Capability (mm).
This parameter sets the scanners detection resolution ability. The resolution does affect the maximum range of the
scanner. The two options are 70 mm or 40 mm resolution.
3. Set the Dust Filter Level.
This parameter must be set according to different conditions specific to the application. In general, it is the
sensitivity to various levels of airborne particles that affect the response of the scanner's detection abilities.
Increasing the Dust Filter Level can increase the Minimum Safety Distance if certain lighting conditions exist. See
CAUTION: Set the Dust Filter Level to the lowest value that still allows the machinery to work
without detections from dust.
• High—Use in dirty environments to filter (ignore) detection of airborne particles from being confused with objects
to detect. The scanner is less sensitive to dust and therefore avoids shutting down the machinery unnecessarily.
• Med—Use in environments where some airborne particles are present and can influence object detection.
• Low—Use in cleaner environments where airborne particles have little effect on object detection.
4. Set these same parameters for the Warning Zone if a Warning Zone output is used.
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