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A-GAGE
MINI-ARRAY
Measuring Light Screen System
2.1 System Features
Built-in features simplify the operation of the A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY system. Programmable beam blanking accommodates machine
components or other fixtures that must remain in or move through the light screen. Blanking is set by using the included configuration
software. See ######## for more information.
Built-in diagnostic programming and easy-to-see indicators on the sensors and the control module make alignment and troubleshooting
easy. The emitter has a red LED that signals proper operation. The receiver has three bright LEDs: green signals that the sensors are
properly aligned; yellow signals marginal alignment; and red signals misalignment or a blocked condition.
The control module has seven status indicators: five red LEDs signal when outputs are conducting, Alarm output conducting, and gate
signal received; a green LED signals that the sensors are properly aligned. DIAG 1, 2, and 3 LEDs indicate system status. A key to the
diagnostics codes is printed on the side of the control module for simplified troubleshooting.
The MINI-ARRAY System provides a wide selection of sensing and output options, including: measurement ("scan analysis") modes and
scanning methods that can determine the target object's location, overall size, total height or total width. Scanning may be continuous
or controlled by a host process controller or a gate sensor. Some models (MAC1, MACP, MACN) support RS-485, where up to 15 systems
may be networked.
Red Discrete
Output #1 LED
Red Alarm
(Discrete Output #2) LED
OUT 1
ALARM
GATE
ALIGN
Red Gate LED
Green Align LED
2.2 Sensing Response
Sensing response is a function of the number of beams interrogated (steps) per scan of the array. The time per step is 55 μs (0.000055
seconds). As a result, dense arrays (for example with 3/8 inch beam spacing) yield the highest sensing resolution. Arrays with wider (3/4
inch) beam spacing offer faster sensing response.
2.3 Supplied System Software
The supplied software program, used to configure each System control module, may be run on any PC running Windows
driven program walks the user through the many scanning and output options. After the desired options are selected, the user can save
the combination of selections in a Parameter Setup File (PSF), and store it in the control module's non-volatile memory. Any number of
PSFs may be stored in the computer and recalled as needed.
The software also provides alignment and diagnostics routines. An Alignment screen displays the individual status of each beam in the
light screen, as well as the total number of beams in the System, and totals of beams blocked, made, and blanked. Built-in system
diagnostics can be used to assess emitter and receiver hardware errors.
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DIN-Rail-Mountable Control Module
MINI-ARRAY
MAC-1
CONTROLLER
RS-232
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DIAG 1
T/R
T/R DRN COM +12V
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DIAG 2
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L2 L1
RS485
10-30V DC
16-30V DC
DIAG 3
150mA
Max
Max.
GATE
OUT 1
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5 Wires
ALARM
RS-232
2 - TX
3 - RX
5 - COM
EMTR
RCVR
POWER
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RS-232 Port
Figure 1. A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY System Features
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Emitter
Red
Operational
LED
Receiver
Green Alignment LED
Red Blocked LED
Yellow Marginal
Alignment LED
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