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3. Looking at the GUI (graphical user interface) of your PCC, you should notice that the flat
raw data line (representing light being read by the photoresistor) is now a “U-shaped”
trough. This is representative of the shadow cast by the LED shining on the dowel, and
is shown below in Figure 14.
Figure 14 : Puller sensor raw data reading with 1.83mm dowel.
4. If either light sensor is not reading the correct value in the Raw Data Stream (“Nozz” and
“Final” diameter readings) then the light guides require adjustment by sliding them
forward and backward.
5. Both light guides V1.0 and V1.1 have a screw on their side, facing to the user's right. In
both cases, loosening this screw allows the light guide to be slid forward and backward,
which in turn decreases or increases the reading respectively. To be clear, sliding the
LED mount back towards the user increases the diameter reading. Conversely, the
diameter reading will decrease as you move the slider carriage closer to the sensor. This
is how you achieve nominal reading based on your dowel’s true diameter. This is only
effective if the angle of the LED is correctly aligned.
In all likelihood you will only have to adjust the LED’s angle. This is more subject to
movement if accidentally bumped when compared to the slider position.
Note that the nozzle sensor’s reading can be a little “off” from nominal - up to 0.1mm -
and still operate just fine. The software will adjust the puller speed accordingly. What is
critical is that the final diameter sensor’s reading be as accurate and precise as possible.
Diameter sensor alignment can sometimes be an iterative process. Sliding the LED mount
forward or backwards may necessitate repeating Step 2, evenly lighting the sensor. Similarly, If
the sensor itself is moved up or down, and adjustments are required to evenly light the sensor,
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