OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL
DS60A
DOUBLE SHEET CONTROLLER
CALIBRATE
PUSHBUTTON
MULTI-FUNCTION
INDICATOR (RED,
GREEN, AMBER)
POWER
INDICATOR
(GREEN)
SENSOR
RECEPTACLE
The Prime Controls Model DS60A Double Sheet Controller comprises a microcontroller-
based control module in an 18 mm threaded aluminum housing that can be connected
to a family of permanent magnet sensors through a 12 mm receptacle at the face end.
A four-pin connector at the rear end provides connections for power, ground, sourcing
output, and sinking output. Status and setup controls on the face include a green power
indicator, a multi-color multi-function indicator and a pushbutton switch.
The DS60A requires a dc power source in the voltage range of 12 to 24 volts at 100
mA.
The pin-out is as follows:
Pin 1 -
Power
Brown wire on standard cable
Pin 2 -
Sourcing Output
White wire on standard cable
Pin 3 -
Common
Blue wire on standard cable
Pin
4
- Sinking
Output
Black wire on standard cable
When power is applied, the green power indicator is solidly ON.
During normal sensing operation, the multi-color indicator tracks the state of the sinking
and sourcing outputs. When the outputs are off, the indicator is green. When the
outputs are on, i.e. the sinking output is low (sinking current) and the sourcing output is
high (sourcing current), the indicator is red. In meter mode, the multi-function indicator
flashes at a rate proportional to the strength of the signal from the attached sensor. It
flashes green if the signal is in the nominal range and red when double thick material is
sensed. During calibration, the multi-function indicator flashes different colors at various
rates to indicate the status of the process as described later in this document.
The small calibrate pushbutton mounts flush with the face of the unit to insure no
inadvertent activations that can cause loss of calibration.
December 18,2007
