Switching Inputs Laser On/Off, Setting Masters and the Mid-point .............. 31 Operation ..........................32 Getting Ready for Operation ......................... 32 Membrane Keys ............................. 33 LED-Functions ............................... 34 Inputs and Outputs ............................34 Menue, Setting the Parameters ........................35 optoNCDT 1700...
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Data Format for Measurement Values and Error Codes ................58 8.2.1 Binary Format ..........................58 8.2.2 ASCII Format ..........................59 Set-up of the Commands ..........................60 Command Reply ............................61 8.4.1 Communication without Error ...................... 61 8.4.2 Communication with Error......................62 optoNCDT 1700...
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Color Differences .......................... 91 9.2.3 Temperature Influences ........................ 91 9.2.4 Mechanical Vibration ........................91 9.2.5 Movement Blurs ..........................91 9.2.6 Surface Roughness ........................92 9.2.7 Sensor Tilting ..........................92 Optimizing the Measuring Accuracy ......................93 Protective Housing ............................94 optoNCDT 1700...
Avoid banging and knocking the sensor. > Damage to or destruction of the sensor Mount the sensor only to the existing holes on a flat surface. Clamps of any kind are not permitted. > Damage to or destruction of the sensor optoNCDT 1700 Page 7...
The sensor is designed for use in industry and to satisfy the requirements. Proper Use - The optoNCDT 1700 is designed for use in industrial areas. It is used for measuring displacement, distance, position and elongation for in-process quality control and dimensional testing - The sensor may only be operated within the limits specified in the technical data, see Chap.
DIN EN 55011: 2007-11 (Group 1, class B) Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance charac- teristics - Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-6-2: 2006-03 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Part 6-2: Generic standards, Immunity for industrial environments optoNCDT 1700 Page 9...
2008-05 2008-05 installed the user must ensure that Laser spot Laser spot supplementary labels are applied. Fig. 1 True reproduction of the sensor with its actual location of the warning labels, ILD1700-x optoNCDT 1700 Page 10...
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The housing of the optical sensors optoNCDT 1700 may only be opened by the manufacturer, see Chap. 12.. For repair and service purposes the sensors must always be sent to the manufacturer.
The distance is 5 VDC (MMR) 12 mA linearized and then issued via an analog or digital interface. 10 VDC (EMR) 20 mA Fig. 3 Definition of terms, output signal optoNCDT 1700 Page 12...
The signal from the CCD element is used to determine the intensity of the diffuse reflection. This enables the sensor to compensate for fluctuations in brightness on the object being measured. What is more, it does so in a range from almost total absorption to almost total reflection. optoNCDT 1700 Page 13...
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SMR = Start of measurement range; MMR = Midrange; EMR = End of measuring range FSO = Full Scale Output 1) At a measurement frequency of 2.5 kHz, without averaging 2) ILD1700-250VT: 20 g, vibration and shock resistant sensor model for use on vehicles optoNCDT 1700 Page 15...
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For measurements against high glossary surfaces (targets), resolution depends on the material. Not specified data correspond to those of the standard sensors. SMR = Start of measurement range; MMR = Midrange; EMR = End of measuring range optoNCDT 1700 Page 16...
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Not specified data correspond to those of the standard sensors. SMR = Start of measurement range; MMR = Midrange; EMR = End of measuring range FSO = Full Scale Output 1) At a measurement frequency of 2.5 kHz, without averaging optoNCDT 1700 Page 17...
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The specified data apply to a white, diffuse reflecting surface (Reference: Ceramic). SMR = Start of measurement range; MMR = Midrange; EMR = End of measuring range FSO = Full Scale Output 1) At a measurement frequency of 2.5 kHz, without averaging optoNCDT 1700 Page 18...
LED „state“ lights up, subject to the current position of para-meters are over- the object to be measured. written by the factory (2) function/enter key settings. For switching between measurement mode and setup mode. (3) LEDs, see Fig. optoNCDT 1700 Page 19...
-20 up to +70 °C (-4 to +158 °F) Humidity : 5 - 95 % (no condensation) Installation The sensor optoNCDT 1700 is an optical sensor for measurements with micrometer accuracy. Make sure it is handled carefully when installing and operating. Sensor Mounting Diffuse Reflection IMPORTANT! The sensor is mounted by means of 3 screws type M4.
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13.4 (.53) (3.15) (3 5) (3.82) Fig. 7 Dimensional drawing Fig. 8 Free space for optics optoNCDT 1700-2/10/20/50/100/200/250VT 35.0 ° 44.8 ° 25.8 16.8 1700-2LL/10LL/20LL/50LL 34.3 ° 35.6 ° 28.7 20.5 dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale 28.8 °...
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13.4 (.53) (3.15) (3 5) (3.82) Fig. 10 Free space for optics Fig. 9 Dimensional drawing optoNCDT 1700-20/200BL optoNCDT 1700-20/200BL 28.8 ° 26.7 ° 30.1 22.0 dimensions in mm, not to scale dimensions in mm, not to scale 13.5 °...
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Delivery (2 95) Mounting holes 3 x ø 4.5 mm (.18 dia ) 2008-05 Laser spot (.59) (5.12) (5.51) (5.91) Fig. 11 Dimensional drawing optoNCDT 1700-40/500/750 optoNCDT 1700-500/750BL dimensions in mm, not to scale optoNCDT 1700 Page 23...
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22.1 ° 21.8 ° 19.3 ° 7.0 ° 19.3 ° 5.0 ° Start of measuring range Fig. 12 Free space for optics, ranges 1700-40/500/750 mm, ranges 1700-500/750BL mm, dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale optoNCDT 1700 Page 24...
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17 5 ±1 (0.69 ±0 04) max. opt. Control effective panel 61 (2.40) 71 (2.80) (0.95) 73 (2.87) (1.89) 83 (3.27) (0.20) Fig. 13 Dimensional drawing optoNCDT ILD 1710-50/1000 optoNCDT ILD 1710-50/1000BL dimensions in mm, not to scale optoNCDT 1700 Page 25...
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Connection cable 0.25 m Fig. 14 Free space for optics optoNCDT ILD 1710-50/1000, 13.35 ° 15.15 ° optoNCDT ILD 1710-50/1000BL, 1000 1000 7.45 ° 4.65 ° dimensions in mm, not to scale optoNCDT 1700 Page 26...
Use a fit-up aid to mount the sen- sor, see Fig. 49.5 (1 95) 45.6 26.5 (.59) (1.79) (1.04) 90 ° Direct reflecting target Fig. 16 Dimensional drawings optoNCDT1700-2DR (not to scale) Fig. 15 Accessory to mount the sensor optoNCDT 1700 Page 27...
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Delivery 49.2 (1.94) Legend: mm (inches) 45.7 (1 80) ( 59) (1.14) 90 ° Direct reflecting target Fig. 17 Dimensional drawings optoNCDT1700-10DR (not to scale) MR = Measuring range optoNCDT 1700 Page 28...
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Delivery 44.3 (1.74) 49.6 30.9 (.59) (1.95) (1 22) Legend: mm (inches) 90 ° Direct reflecting target MR = Measuring range Fig. 18 Dimensional Drawings range optoNCDT1700-20DR (not to scale) optoNCDT 1700 Page 29...
The sensor comes with a permanently mounted connection cable of 0.25 m in length. Depending on where it is installed, a 3 m or 10 m sensor cable has to be attached to the connection cable. MICRO-EPSILON recommends the use of the PC1700 standard sensor cable with a chain-type cable capabil- optoNCDT 1700 ity.
If the connection is released, the laser is deactivated. ILD 1700 U 0.2 V I 0.5 mA 9 (10) Fig. 19 Switching examples for Laser Off, Mastering, Set Mid- N-Channel Relais/ Open- point Switch Collector optoNCDT 1700 Page 31...
- Nominal value: 24 VDC (11 ... 30 V, max. 150 mA). - Use the power supply unit for measurement instruments only, and not for drive units or similar sources of pulse interference at the same time. Switch on the power supply unit, if wiring is done. optoNCDT 1700 Page 32...
If approximately 15 seconds have elapsed since the last press of the func- tion key or 30 seconds since the last press of the select key, the sensor returns to measurement mode without changing the parameters. optoNCDT 1700 Page 33...
1) Input is used for triggering in trigger mode, see Chap. 6.14. the sensor is discon- 2) The use of a 10 nF capacitance at the entrance for interference suppression is recommended. nected from power supply only. optoNCDT 1700 Page 34...
LED output red (flashes) LED state hold last 3 mA select select select Error analog flashes value 10.2 VDC zero zero zero function enter optoNCDT 1700 Page 35...
LED avg red (flashes) select select select Data format Binary ASCII zero zero zero function function enter enter 1) Depends on operation mode settings (synchronization or trigger). optoNCDT 1700 Page 36...
More averaging counts can also be used if pro- Median grammed via the digital interface, see Chap. 8.5.4. moving recursive yellow Median Fig. 21 Specification of the averaging count The averaging is recommended for static measurements or slowly changing measuring values. optoNCDT 1700 Page 37...
Standard values for N: The values N = 1, 4, 32, 128 are permanently stored in the sensor. For other permissible values for N, see Chap. 8.5.4. Characteristics: The sliding average in the optoNCDT1700 can only be generated for up to a maximum of 128 values. optoNCDT 1700 Page 38...
ILD1700 tool. The displacement of the characteristic curve reduces the usable measurement range of the sensor the further the master value is away from the master position. optoNCDT 1700 Page 40...
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Analog value during mastering: 3.4 V After the mastering, the sensor gives new measurement values, related to the master value. The non-mas- tered condition applies by means of a reset. 1) Possible at Firmware version 6.0 optoNCDT 1700 Page 41...
= 5 V or Analog values ment range. = 12 mA Digital value = 8184 “Set Midpoint“ has an influence on the Fig. 24 Sequence for setting the mid-point analog and digital output. 1) Possible at Firmware version 6.0 optoNCDT 1700 Page 42...
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Set mid-point (only error mode): no limit control The displacement of the characteristic curve re- duces the usable measurement range of the sensor. 4 mA x max Measurement range 100 % Fig. 25 Characteristic for setting the mid-point optoNCDT 1700 Page 43...
Fig. Error mode: Setting mid-point only, no limit control The individual limits can be programmed using Switch mode: Mastering only, limit control the digital programming interface, see Chap. 8.5.7, see Chap. 8.5.8. optoNCDT 1700 Page 45...
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- there is no object to be measured present, or - if the object to be measured is unsuitable (too Fig. 28 Signal sequence for the switching outputs in opera- dark, polished metal, insufficiently reflective). tion mode „Sync switch“ and „Trigger switch“ optoNCDT 1700 Page 46...
Fig. 30 Characteristics of and uses for the different types of synchronization For alternating synchronization the master sensor has to be run in „Master alternating“ mode, see Chap. 6.5. optoNCDT 1700 Page 47...
The real-time control of the sensor reduces the exposure time in dependency on the amount of light hitting the CCD element and therefore compensates for reflection changes at the same time, e.g. caused by imprints on the surface of the object being measured. optoNCDT 1700 Page 48...
Fig. 34, is transmitted through the RS422 interface. Between the analog output is temporarily stopped (“Sample and hold“, see Fig. Fig. 34 Rising trigger edge (above) and digital output signal (below) optoNCDT 1700 Page 51...
Pulse interval Input signal level need a longer trigger pulse duration (e.g. from t = 400 µs with speed = 1 up to t = 3.2 ms with speed = 1/8). Fig. 37 Timing trigger signal optoNCDT 1700 Page 52...
View on solder-pin side sending trigger Pin Input Characteristics Color sensor cable PC1700-x male cable connector, signals. insulator Trigger+ Differential blue Trigger - input pink Fig. 40 Pin assignment for external trigger signal System ground black optoNCDT 1700 Page 53...
= 4.6 V; Result: x = 4.6 mm respectively x = -0.4 mm SMR = Start of 10 2 V measuring range 10 V MMR = Midrange EMR = End of measuring range -0.1 V MR = Measuring Measuring object range Fig. 41 Voltage output signal optoNCDT 1700 Page 54...
F3 out of range + 16374 Too far from sensor 16370 ... 16383 (digital OUT) F4 poor target 16376 Object cannot be evaluated F5 Laser off 16378 external laser off 16380 Sensor in trigger mode Trigger pulses come to fast. optoNCDT 1700 Page 56...
Sensor 2/4 RxD+ 14-pol. ODU con- Tx - Sensor 2/4 RxD - 1) Supply voltage for the con- nector nected sensors and encoders, Sync + TRG + output current 1.25 A max. Sync - TRG - optoNCDT 1700 Page 57...
For conversion purposes the high and low bytes must be identified on the basis of the first bit (flag bit), the flag bits deleted and the remaining 2 x 7 bits compiled into 14 bit data word. Reception: H-Byte 1 L-Byte Result of conversion D11 D10 optoNCDT 1700 Page 58...
ASCII-Code (Hex.) 0x20 0x32 0x30 0x39 0x39 0x0D Characters Advices: ASCII characters can be easily shown using a terminal program. The output rate in ASCII format is reduced automatically by skipping individual measurement values, see Chap. 6.9. optoNCDT 1700 Page 59...
Command SET_AVX. Sets the averaging number N for the moving and recursive average. Command: 0x2075 Averaging number: N = 1024, therewith X = log2 1024 = 10 (= 0xA) Data word: n = 1 Package length: 3 For further informations on this command, see Chap. 8.5.4. optoNCDT 1700 Page 60...
Identifier ID „ILD1“ 0x2075 OR 0x8000 Package length 0xA0 0x75 0x00 0x02 0xA0750002 (MSB = 1) 0x20 0x20 0x0D 0x0A 0x20200D0A Conclusion word Wait until the sensor reply, before you send a new command to the sensor. optoNCDT 1700 Page 61...
0x20200D0A Conclusion word The sensor continues to deliver measurement values to the analog output even while communicating with the sensor. The measurement value output on the digital interface is momentarily interrupted. 1) , see Chap. 8.5.5. optoNCDT 1700 Page 62...
0x20 0x76 0x00 0x02 0x20760002 if the power supply is Advice: The sensor sends digital measurement values again when the operating voltage has been switched switched off or the on again. RESET_BOOT command is sent. optoNCDT 1700 Page 74...
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The sensor still sends the reply with the old baud rate and only switches to the new baud rate once the reply has been sent. The output rate reduces automatically when the baud rate is changed because individual measurement values are skipped. optoNCDT 1700 Page 79...
This means that the laser is switched on Reply: 24 23 16 15 again and the sensor „l“ „L“ „D“ „1“ 0x494C4431 sends measurement values again. 0xA0 0xF0 0x00 0x02 0xA0F00002 0x20 0x20 0x0D 0x0A 0x20200D0A optoNCDT 1700 Page 85...
2, are loaded. The command “WriteFlashZero“ itself is non-volatile. The setup “Lock Flash“ also survive after switching-off. The command “WriteFlashZero“ only influences the setting masters and mid-point. All the others flash operations were applied as before. optoNCDT 1700 Page 87...
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With each short pulse (0.5 ... 3 s) mid-point setting or mastering is done always again. This also applies to the command Set_Zero with the parameter value = 1. optoNCDT 1700 Page 89...
CCD array signal in real time and subsequent compensation for intensity fluctuations, see Chap. 3.2. Dark or shiny objects being measured, e.g. black rubber, may require longer exposure times. The exposure time is dependent on the measurement frequency and can only be increased by reducing the sensor’s measurement frequency. optoNCDT 1700 Page 90...
If the objects being measured are fast moving and the measurement frequency is low it is possible that move- ment blurs may result. Always select a high measurement frequency for high-speed operations, therefore, in order to prevent errors. optoNCDT 1700 Page 91...
The rotatable plug-nipple glands type LCKN-1/8-PK-6 (FESTO) for the compressed-air tubes with a inner diameter of 6 mm, the air plate (SGHF) and the sensor fastening accessories are included in the delivery of the protective housing. optoNCDT 1700 Page 94...
Air inlet (Air supply can be pivoted, for flexible tube with 6 mm inner diameter) Laser spot 47.9 (1.89) 125 (4.92) 140 ((5.51) (1.10) 168 (6.61) Fig. 51 Protective housing for measuring ranges 10/20/50/100/200/250 mm optoNCDT 1700 Page 95...
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(1.1) Dimensions in mm (inches), not to scale Mounting holes ø4.5 (dia. .18) 165 (6.50) 32.5 71 (2.80) (1.28) 42.5 180 (7.09) (1.67) Laser spot Laser spot Fig. 52 Protective housing for measuring ranges 40/500/750 mm optoNCDT 1700 Page 96...
USB cable Pin assignment, stration software 9-pol. D SUB You will find the actual drivers respectively program routines under: www.micro-epsilon.com/link/opto/1700 You will find details to the driver installation in the mounting instructions „Converter RS422 to USB“. optoNCDT 1700 Page 97...
Do not forget to save the settings made. Fig. 54 Start screen of the measurement program This sub program can be used to acquire, evaluate and store data from an ILD1700 sensor. optoNCDT 1700 Page 98...
Software Support with MEDAQLib Software Support with MEDAQLib The Micro-Epsilon Data Acquisition Library offers you a high level interface library to access optoNCDT laser sensors from your Windows application in combination with - RS422/USB converter (optional accessory) and a suitable PC1700-x/USB/IND cable or - IF2008 PCI interface card and PC1700-x/IF2008 cable into an existing or a customized PC software.
The warranty period lasts 12 months following the day of shipment. Defective parts, except wear parts, will be repaired or replaced free of charge within this period if you return the device free of cost to MICRO-EPSILON. This warranty does not apply to damage resulting from abuse of the equipment and devices, from forceful handling or installation of the devices or from repair or modifications performed by third parties.
SGHF size S, M With air purging for the protective window Assembly aid Stock no. Sensor Aluminum device for easy mounting of a sensor in direct reflection. 20.0 ° 2555059 ILD1700-2DR 17.6 ° 2555060 ILD1700-10DR 11.5 ° 2555061 ILD1700-20DR optoNCDT 1700 Page 101...
0 % FSO / Digital value: Lower limit: -1 % FSO / Digital value: Press the „function/enter“ key 5 seconds to activate the factory settings if the sensor is in measurement mode (the “state“ LED is illuminated). optoNCDT 1700 Page 102...
Rx - yellow male cable connector, insulator Plug connector: ODU MINI-SNAP , 14-pin, series B, Dimension 2, Code 0, IP 68 More information on www.odu.de 1) Used as trigger inputs in mode “Triggering“, see Chap. 6.14. optoNCDT 1700 Page 104...
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(pin 14), otherwise the Pin 14: Coaxial screening, black analog output cannot be connected to the ter- minals of the customer electronics. Pin 13: Coaxial inner cable, white Fig. 55 View on pin 13 / pin 14 optoNCDT 1700 Page 105...
IMPORTANT! Disconnect or connect GND (Pin 6) black ground 5 the D-sub connection Fig. 57 Pin assignment and wiring between RS422 and USB converter when the sensor is discon- nected from power supply only. optoNCDT 1700 Page 106...
90 ... 235 VAC. Color Assignment 2-pin cable Length x = 3 or Sensor 10 m. white (red) 4 ... 20 mA or 0 ... 10 V brown (black) AGND 1) No longer available! optoNCDT 1700 Page 107...
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