Operating instructions AX460 1 Preliminary note This document applies to devices of the type "AX460"� These instructions are part of the device� This document is intended for specialists� These specialists are people who are qualified by their appropriate training and their experience to see risks and to avoid possible hazards that may be caused during operation or maintenance of the device�...
Operating instructions AX460 2 Safety instructions 2.1 General safety instructions This description is an essential part of the device and contains important information concerning installation, function and operation� Non-compliance may result in damage or can affect the safety of operators and installations! Using this device description requires appropriately qualified staff�...
Operating instructions AX460 Voltage spikes on the connections of the device are to be limited to the values of overvoltage category II� With regard to installation conditions, wiring, environmental conditions as well as screening and grounding of connected cables, the general standards for control cabinet construction in the machine industry as well as the manufacturer's specific screening instructions apply�...
P_MZ_e200_0088 Original Scale Drawing (MTD) Operating instructions AX460 6 Dimensions and mounting ► Make a panel cut-out (91 x 43 mm) and fix the device into the panel with the 2 screws� AN_i_AX460_GG Original Wiring Drawing (MTD) 7 Electrical connection...
Operating instructions AX460 7.1 DC voltage supply The device can be supplied with direct voltage between 18 and 30 V DC via the terminals 1 and 2� The current consumption depends, among other things, on the level of the supply voltage and the setting and is typically at approx� 100 mA plus the sensor current consumed at the auxiliary voltage output�...
Operating instructions AX460 7.4 Control inputs On terminals 10, 11 and 12, three control inputs with HTL-PNP characteristic are available� These inputs can be configured in the COMMAND MENU and are used for functions that can be triggered externally such as resetting the display value, changing the display, locking buttons of the touch screen or releasing the latching of control outputs�...
Operating instructions AX460 Reference output with potentiometer 7.6 Control outputs (DX2042, DX2052) On terminals 20, 21, 22 and 23, four control outputs are available� The switching conditions can be set in the PRESELECTION MENU� The outputs Ctrl� Out 1 – Ctrl� Out 4 are fast PNP outputs with a switching capacity of 5 –...
Operating instructions AX460 8 Operation / touch screen 8.1 Display for parameter setting The individual parameter menus and their parameters are described in a separate chapter (→ 9 Parameter / menu overview)� Device parameter setting: In order to be able to set device parameters, the touch screen must be pushed for 3 seconds�...
Operating instructions AX460 8.2 Display during operation The following displays are available� Depending on the device version and the selected operating mode only certain displays are possible� The source (input 1, input 2, ���) for one-channel and two-channel display is defined in the DISPLAY MENU�...
Operating instructions AX460 9 Parameter / menu overview 9.1 Overview This section gives an overview of the individual menus and their parameters� The menu name is always in bold characters� The parameters belonging to the menu are arranged directly under the menu name� Default values are greyed out�...
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Operating instructions AX460 Menu / parameter Menu / parameter IN 2 TOTALIZATION PRESELECTION 2 MENU TIME BASE SOURCE 2 DIVIDER MODE 2 DECIMAL POINT HYSTERESIS 2 SCALE UNITS PULSE TIME 2 (S) OUTPUT TARGET 2 LINKAGE PROPERTIES OUTPUT POLARITY 2...
Operating instructions AX460 BACK UP MEMORY No backup in case of a power failure� In case of a power failure the device stores the actual value� Only for totaliser� FACTORY SETTINGS The factory settings are not loaded� The factory settings are loaded (default values highlighted in grey)�...
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Operating instructions AX460 SCALE UNITS This parameter defines which unit is indicated in the display� It does not influence the display value� The decimal point for decimal places is set with the DECIMAL POINT parameter� Default km/h feet/min inch/min inch...
Operating instructions AX460 P1(Y) ... P24(Y) Y coordinate of the linearisation point This is the display value which the device is to generate instead of the X coordinate� For example, P2(X) is replaced by P2(Y)� -99999999 Lowest value Default value...
Operating instructions AX460 DECIMAL POINT This setting defines the position of the decimal point� No decimal point 0000000�0 Decimal point at the specified spot 000000�00 Decimal point at the specified spot 00000�000 Decimal point at the specified spot 0000�0000 Decimal point at the specified spot 000�00000...
Operating instructions AX460 9.7 IN 2 Linearization In this menu the linearisation points for input 2 are defined� P1(X) ... P24(X) X coordinate of the linearisation point (→ 9.4 IN 1 Linearization) P1(Y) ... P24(Y) Y coordinate of the linearisation point (→ 9.4 IN 1 Linearization) 9.8 IN 2 Totalization...
Operating instructions AX460 Default value 99999999 Highest value DECIMAL POINT This setting defines the position of the decimal point (→ 9.5 IN 1 Totalization)� SCALE UNITS Configuration of the indicated unit (→ 9.3 IN 1 Properties) 9.10 Preselection values In this menu the preselection values and switching values are set� The preselection values / switch points always refer to the parameter SOURCE selected in the PRESELECTION MENU�...
Operating instructions AX460 9.11 Preselection 1 Menu In this menu the parameters for the source, the switching conditions and further definitions for the preselection value / switching point 1 are set� This function is only available for the devices DX2042 and DX2052�...
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Operating instructions AX460 RESULT≤PRES Display value smaller than or equal to preselection 1, e�g� underspeed (start-up delay recommended) With hysteresis 1 not equal to 0 the following switching condition results: Display value <= preselection 1 → ON Display value > preselection 1 + hysteresis 1 → OFF RESULT=PRES Display value equal to preselection 1�...
Operating instructions AX460 OUTPUT POLARITY 1 Switching status for the switching condition of preselection 1 ACTIVE HIGH Active "HIGH" ACTIVE LOW Active "LOW" OUTPUT LOCK 1 Latching for the switching condition of preselection 1 No latching Latching START UP DELAY 1 (S) Start-up delay for the switching condition of preselection 1�...
Operating instructions AX460 OUTPUT TARGET 2 Assignment of an output for the switching condition of preselection 2 (→ 9.11 Preselection 1 Menu) (except default value) see Preselection 1 Menu CTRL OUT 2 Assignment of the switching condition to Ctrl� Out 2 OUTPUT POLARITY 2 Switching status for the switching condition of preselection 2, (→...
Operating instructions AX460 OUTPUT TARGET 3 Assignment of an output for the switching condition of preselection 3 (→ 9.11 Preselection 1 Menu) (except default value) see Preselection 1 Menu CTRL OUT 3 Assignment of the switching condition to Ctrl� Out 3 OUTPUT POLARITY 3 Switching status for the switching condition of preselection 3, (→...
Operating instructions AX460 OUTPUT TARGET 4 Assignment of an output for the switching condition of preselection 4 (→ 9.11 Preselection 1 Menu) (except default value) see Preselection 1 Menu CTRL OUT 4 Assignment of the switching condition to Ctrl� Out 4 OUTPUT POLARITY 4 Switching status for the switching condition of preselection 4, (→...
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Operating instructions AX460 RESET MIN/MAX Reset of the min� / max� values� d, s CLEAR LOOP TIME N�A� ACTIVATE N�A� STORE DATA N�A� TESTPROGRAM N�A� SET RED COLOR Display is red� The colour can be changed by means of the event-dependent colour change in the PRESELECTION 1 ���...
Operating instructions AX460 9.16 Display menu Parameter changes are only active after quitting the menu selection� The totalisation depends on the selected operating mode (→ 9.5 IN 1 Totalization)� START DISPLAY This parameter defines the start display after power-on of the device�...
Operating instructions AX460 GREEN The display is green� YELLOW The display is yellow� Minimum display brightness Default value Maximum display brightness BRIGHTNESS (%) This parameter defines the display brightness in %� Minimum display brightness Default value Maximum display brightness CONTRAST This parameter defines the display's angle of view�...
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Operating instructions AX460 It is recommended to set many points in places with considerable curve bending; in places with little bending, however, few points are sufficient� To predefine a linearisation curve the LINEARIZATION MODE parameter has to be set to 1 QUADRANT or 4 QUADRANT in the IN1 Properties and IN 2 Properties menus (see diagram below)�...
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Operating instructions AX460 Application example water lock Linearisation curve...
Operating instructions AX460 Housing: Material: ABS, UL 94 V-0 Installation: panel mounting Dimensions 96 x 48 x 116 mm (W x H x D): Section (W x H): 91 x 43 mm Protection rating: IP65 front, IP20 back Weight: approx� 200 g...
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