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Commissioning
5
Commissioning
5.1
Alignment and Adjustment
Optimal alignment of the devices and the highest possible reception level are
crucial for faultless data transfer. However, it is almost impossible to align two
optical data couplers over long distances if working alone. The "bidirectional"
display mode of the optical data coupler helps with this process.
The following display modes help with adjustment:
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Unidirectional: suitable for short distances up to approx. 150 m
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Bidirectional: suitable for long distances from 150 m to 300 m
Warning!
Danger due to visible class 1M laser light
If the laser light is pointed at people, especially in the dark, this can lead to
irritation and result in the risk of an accident due to glare.
If the laser light is viewed through optical instruments (magnifying glasses,
microscopes, telescopes, or binoculars, etc.), it may damage the observer's eyes
due to a burning lens effect.
Install the device so that the warnings are clearly visible and legible.
Do not point the laser light at people.
Do not look at the laser light using optical instruments.
The maintenance and repair of a class 1M laser must be performed by authorized
service personnel only.
Caution!
Danger due to inadequate operating or adjustment equipment
Use of operating or adjusting equipment other than that specified here or
operating and adjusting procedures other than those described in this document
may result in harmful laser beam exposure.
Only use operating and adjustment equipment that is recommended for the
device described here. Follow the procedures described for this device
concerning operation and adjustment.
Tip
The optical data coupler is designed to ensure that an adequate reception level is
obtained over the entire emitter spot. For technical reasons, the maximum
reception level is often not in the center of the spot. To ensure that the range is as
symmetrical as possible, we recommend using the adjustment aid to "trace" the
edges of the spot horizontally and vertically, and then setting the center position.
The drop-off in intensity at the edge of the spot is very pronounced, which makes
the edges easy to locate.
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