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AMS 308 The main menus Device information - main menu AMS 308i 120 Leuze electronic This menu item contains detailed information on • Device model, GmbH & Co. KG • Manufacturer, SW: V 1.0.6 HW:1 • Software and hardware version, SN: ----------------------- •...
Table of contents General information ........4 Explanation of symbols .
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Table of contents 5.3.1 Mounting the laser beam deflector unit With integrated mounting bracket ... 25 5.3.2 Dimensioned drawing of US AMS 01 deflector unit ......26 5.3.3 Mounting the US 1 OMS deflector unit without mounting bracket .
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Table of contents Ethernet TCP/IP interface....... 54 General information on Ethernet ......... . . 54 9.1.1 Ethernet –...
Notice! The Declaration of Conformity for these devices can be requested from the manufacturer. The manufacturer of the product, Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG in D-73277 Owen/Teck, possesses a certified quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001. LISTED...
With the AMS 3xxi product series, Leuze electronic makes available a range of internation- ally relevant interfaces. Note that each interface version listed below corresponds to a different AMS 3xxi model.
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable for damages caused by improper use. Read the technical description before commissioning the device. Knowledge of this technical description is an element of proper use.
The device must not be tampered with and must not be changed in any way. The device must not be opened. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. Competent persons Connection, mounting, commissioning and adjustment of the device must only be carried out by competent persons.
Safety Disclaimer Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable in the following cases: • The device is not being used properly. • Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account. • Mounting and electrical connection are not properly performed.
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Affix the laser information and warning signs so that they are legible without exposing the reader to the laser radiation of the device or other optical radiation. A Laser aperture B Laser warning sign C Laser information sign with laser parameters Figure 2.1: Laser apertures, laser warning signs Leuze electronic 308i...
Further information can be found in chapter 5.2 and chapter 5.3. 3.1.2 Mounting the reflector The reflector is mounted using 4 screws (M5). The reflector is angled using the spacer sleeves included. Incline the reflector by approx. 1°. Detailed information can be found in chapter 6.4. Leuze electronic 308i...
DHCP client for automatically receiving assigned addresses. The addresses can be assigned either via DHCP or manually via the display. When assigning manually, make sure the IP addresses assigned are unique. DHCP is deactivated by default. 308i Leuze electronic...
If you would like to use the TCP/IP protocol for your application, you must also define whether the AMS 308i is to operate as a TCP client or as a TCP server. Contact your network administrator to determine which communication protocol is used. Leuze electronic 308i...
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Activate the UDP protocol. Also set the following values: • IP address of the communication partner. • Port number of the communication partner. Notice! The AMS 308i also offers the possibility of automatically accepting the address and port. 308i Leuze electronic...
Protocol Ethernet TCP/IP (Client/ Server) / UDP Baud rate 10/100Mbit/s Operating and display elements Keyboard 4 buttons Display monochromatic graphical display, 128 x 64 pixels 4 LEDs, 2 of which are used to display the Ethernet connection Leuze electronic 308i...
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the operator may be required to take adequate measures. The AMS 308i is designed in accordance with safety class III for supply with PELV (protective extra-low voltage). 308i Leuze electronic...
Specifications 4.1.2 Dimensioned drawing AMS 308i M5 screw for alignment Knurled nut with WAF4 hexagon socket and M5 nut for securing Optical axis Zero point of the distance to be measured Figure 4.1: Dimensioned drawing AMS 308 Leuze electronic 308i...
Device name plate using the AMS 300 as an example Notice! Please note that the shown name plate is for illustration purposes only; the contents do not correspond to the original. Save the original packaging for later storage or shipping. Leuze electronic 308i...
Installation and mounting If you have any questions concerning your shipment, please contact your supplier or your local Leuze electronic sales office. Observe the applicable local regulations when disposing of the packaging materials. Mounting the AMS 308i M5 screw for align-...
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WAF4 hexagon socket ("B" in figure 5.2). Knurled nut and nut must not be tightened until alignment has been completed. Attention! The device must not be opened. Failure to comply will render the guarantee void. Warranted features cannot be guaranteed after the device has been opened. Leuze electronic 308i...
Optional mounting bracket A mounting bracket for mounting the AMS 308i on a flat, horizontal surface is available as an optional accessory. Type designation: MW OMS/AMS 01 Part no.: 50107255 Laser beam Figure 5.3: Optional mounting bracket 308i Leuze electronic...
Both reflectors move in parallel at the same distance to the AMS 308i. Measurement distance up to 120m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 600mm Measurement distance up to 200m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 750mm Measurement distance up to 300m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 750mm Leuze electronic 308i...
Depending on the size of the used reflector, the DDLS can be mounted with a minimum parallel spacing of 100mm to the AMS 308i. The parallel spacing is independent of the distance. 308i Leuze electronic...
Use the M5 screws to mount the deflector unit. Secure the screws with a toothed lock washer to protect against loosening caused by vibrations. Figure 5.5: Mounting variants of the US AMS 01 laser beam deflector unit Leuze electronic 308i...
Installation and mounting 5.3.2 Dimensioned drawing of US AMS 01 deflector unit Laser beam Figure 5.6: Dimensioned drawing of US AMS 01 deflector unit 308i Leuze electronic...
Height of the spring in non-preloaded state A Mirror Figure 5.7: Photo and dimensioned drawing of the US 1 OMS deflector unit Alignment of the laser light spot on the reflector is performed as described in chapter 5.2. Leuze electronic 308i...
All provided specifications for the AMS 308i, such as the operating range or accuracy, can only be achieved with the reflective tape specified by Leuze electronic. The reflective tapes are available as adhesive tapes, affixed to a metal plate and with an integrated heater especially for use at low temperatures.
Do not use any agents that act with a grinding effect. A conventional household Cleaning detergent can be used as a cleaning agent. Rinse with clear water and dry the surface. Storing the reflector Store in a cool and dry place. Leuze electronic 308i...
Dimensioned drawing of reflective tape on a metal plate Always align the TOP marking with the AMS connections! (chapter 6.4.2) Figure 6.1: Dimensioned drawing of reflectors Part Reflective tape (mm) Reflector plate (mm) Reflective tape 200x200-M Reflective tape 500x500-M Reflective tape 914x914-M 308i Leuze electronic...
Do not use any agents that act with a grinding effect. A conventional house- Cleaning hold detergent can be used as a cleaning agent. Rinse with clear water and dry the surface. Storing the reflector Store in a cool and dry place. Leuze electronic 308i...
Attention! The reflector sizes shown below are a recommendation from Leuze electronic for on-vehicle mounting of the AMS 308i. For stationary mounting of the AMS 308i, a smaller reflector is generally sufficient for all measurement distances.
M12 connections are on the top, the "TOP" label of the reflector is also on the top. If the AMS 308i is mounted so that the M12 connections are on the side, the "TOP" label of the reflector is also on the side. 308i Leuze electronic...
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Reflective tapes …-S and …-M Pitch approx. 1° Direct reflection from the triad structure Deflected surface reflection due to the pitch of the reflective tape Figure 6.3: Reflector mounting Pitch approx. 1° Spacer sleeves Figure 6.4: Pitch of the reflector Leuze electronic 308i...
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Pitch approx. 1° Direct reflection from the triad structure Deflected surface reflection due to the pitch of the reflective tape Figure 6.5: Mounting of heated reflectors Pitch approx. 1° Spacer sleeves Figure 6.6: Pitch of the heated reflector 308i Leuze electronic...
Notice! Reliable function of the AMS 308i and, thus, max. operating range and accuracy can only be achieved with the reflective tape specified by Leuze electronic. No function can be guar- anteed if other reflectors are used! Leuze electronic 308i...
The laser measurement systems are designed in accordance with safety class III for supply by PELV (protective extra-low voltage with reliable disconnection). Notice! Protection class IP65 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! 308i Leuze electronic...
BUS IN (4-pin socket, D-coded) Name Remark BUS IN Transmit Data + Receive Data + Transmit Data - TD+ 1 Receive Data - Thread Functional earth (housing) M12 socket (D-coded) Table 7.2: Pin assignments for BUS IN Leuze electronic 308i...
Transmission line RS 232/service data Voltage supply 0VDC RS232-RX Receiving line RS 232/service data Not used RS232-RX M12 socket Thread Functional earth (housing) (A-coded) Table 7.4: Service pin assignments Notice! The service interface is designed only for use by Leuze electronic! 308i Leuze electronic...
Status display and operation 8.2.1 Indicators in the display Status and warning messages in the display Input 1 or output 1 active: Function depending on configuration. Input 2 or output 2 active: Function depending on configuration. Leuze electronic 308i...
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The measured position value is displayed in the configured unit of measurement. With the metric setting, the measurement value is always displayed in meters +87.000m with three decimal places. With the inch setting, the measurement value is always displayed in inches +87.0in with one decimal place. 308i Leuze electronic...
- TCP communication deactivated Flashing green BUS LED flashes green - Address assignment via DHCP activated, however the device has not been assigned an IP address. In this case, the device with the permanently set address goes on the network Leuze electronic 308i...
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LINK LED for BUS OUT Green continuous light LINK LED on - The link exists, the hardware connection to the next connected participant is OK. Flashing yellow LINK LED flashes yellow - Data is exchanged with the connected participants. 308i Leuze electronic...
Save and save the set value by pressing Selecting options If options can be selected, the display looks like this: o OFF Default ----------------- unit Select the desired option with the buttons. Activate the option by pressing Leuze electronic 308i...
The display then shows the measurement window with all status information. Device information - main menu AMS 308i 120 This menu item contains detailed information on Leuze electronic • Device model, GmbH & Co. KG • Manufacturer, SW: V 1.3.0 HW:1 •...
Parameters to default, all parameters are reset to their stan- dard settings without any further security prompts. In this case, English is selected as the display language. Additional important information on parameter handling can be found at the end of the chapter. Leuze electronic 308i...
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The timeout can be set to any value between 100 and 1000 60,000ms. Time after which an attempt to establish a connection is automatically interrupted by the AMS 308 if the server (host system) does not respond. 308i Leuze electronic...
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Velocity resolu- 1mm/s / 10mm/s / 100mm/s 1mm/s tion Position value submenu Table 8.3: Position value submenu Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection/configuration option Standard Description Measurement Metric/Inch Metric unit Specifies the units of the measured distances Leuze electronic 308i...
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Low active/High active Low active I/O 2 Port config- Input/Output Output uration Defines whether I/O 2 functions as an output or input. Switching Function No function/preset teach/laser ON/OFF No function input Activation Low active/High active Low active 308i Leuze electronic...
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Medium The display contrast may change at extreme temperature values. The contrast can subsequently be adapted using the three levels. Service RS232 Baud rate 57.6kbit/s / 115.2kbit/s 115.2kbit/s The service interface is only available to Leuze internally. Leuze electronic 308i...
During normal operation parameters can only be viewed. If parameters are to be changed, the ON menu item in the Parameter -> Parameter handling -> Parameter enable menu must be activated. To do this, proceed as follows: 308i Leuze electronic...
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If a password was stored, parameter enabling is not possible until this password is entered, see "Password for parameter enabling" below. Password for parameter enabling Notice! The master password 2301 can enable the AMS 308i at any time. Leuze electronic 308i...
Ethernet – star topology The AMS 308i can be operated as a single device (standalone) in an Ethernet star topology with individual IP address. The IP address can either be assigned via the display or dynamically via a DHCP server. 308i Leuze electronic...
In addition to the classic "star topology", a "linear topology" is thus also possible. Host interface PC / PLC or Switch Port to other network participants 308i 308i 308i Figure 9.2: Ethernet – linear topology Leuze electronic 308i...
AMS 308i requires a direct connection to the switch. All other participants can be connected in series to the first AMS 308i, see figure 9.2. If you use user-configurable cables, note the following: 308i Leuze electronic...
Ethernet menu item. Maximum position value Other Press the enter button to enter the Ethernet menu. Ethernet Ethernet interface Use the buttons to select the Ethernet HOST communication interface menu item. Output cycle Position resolution Velocity resolution Leuze electronic 308i...
Use the buttons to select the ON menu item. o ON Press the enter button to switch on DHCP activation. DHCP activated DHCP activation is now switched on. Exit the Ethernet interface menu with the ESCAPE button. 308i Leuze electronic...
Byte value Function 0xF1 Transfer single position value 0xF2 Start cyclical transmission of the position value 0xF3 Stop cyclical transfer 0xF4 Laser on 0xF5 Laser off Table 9.1: Functions Leuze electronic 308i...
Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 LASER READY OVFL SIGN Table 9.2: Answer telegram Laser (control) 0 = laser ON 1 = laser OFF 0 = signal level inactive 1 = signal level active 308i Leuze electronic...
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1 = implausible measurement value OVFL (overflow; measurement value larger than 24bit) 0 = ok 1 = overflow Sign (sign of the measurement value) 0 = positive 1 = negative D0 - D23 (distance value) D0 = LSB; D23 = MSB Leuze electronic 308i...
(always "1", since no summation occurs) The status messages within the ring memory are selected with the up/down buttons The enter button can be used to call up detailed information on the corresponding status messages with the following details: 308i Leuze electronic...
The Expanded diagnostics menu item is used for Leuze-internal evaluation. 10.2 General causes of errors LINK LED for BUS IN and BUS OUT A green/yellow multicolor LED below the BUS IN and BUS OUT connectors indicates the Ethernet connection status. Leuze electronic 308i...
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- No Ethernet communication. Possible cause: No correct Ethernet connection to the AMS. Trouble shooting: exchange Ethernet cable or check PIN assignment on the RJ45 connector. Flashing yellow LINK LED flashes yellow - Data is exchanged with the connected participants. 308i Leuze electronic...
Restrict traversing path or select AMS with larger (implausible measurement exceeded measurement range. values) Velocity greater than 10m/s Reduce velocity. Ambient temperature far outside of the permissible Select AMS with heating or ensure cooling. range (TMP display; PLB) Leuze electronic 308i...
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Customer data (please complete) Device type: Company: Contact partner / department: Phone (direct): Fax: Street / No: ZIP code/City: Country: Leuze Service fax number: +49 7021 573 - 199 308i Leuze electronic...
M12 connector, Ethernet, D-coded, BUS IN, BUS OUT 50112155 KDS ET M12/RJ45 W - 4P Converter from M12 D-coded to RJ45 socket 50109832 KD 095-5A M12 connector, A-coded socket, Power (PWR) 50020501 Table 11.5: Accessory M12 connector 308i Leuze electronic...
This prevents potential compensating currents over the shield and possible interference coupling by compensating currents. The signal lines must be stranded in pairs. Use CAT 5 cable for the connection. 308i Leuze electronic...
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KB ET - 20000 - SSA Cable length 20m, cable 1:1, not crossed 50106903 KB ET - 25000 - SSA Cable length 25m, cable 1:1, not crossed 50106904 KB ET - 30000 - SSA Cable length 30m, cable 1:1, not crossed 50106905 Leuze electronic 308i...
Contact your Leuze distributor or service organization should repairs be required. The addresses can be found on the inside of the cover and on the back. Notice! When sending the laser measurement systems to Leuze electronic for repair, please provide an accurate description of the error. 12.3...
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Menu structure AMS 308 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Selection/configuration option Detailed infor- mation on : selection : selection : selection : selection : selection : selection : selection : back : back : back : back : back...
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Deutsch / English / Español / Français / Italiano page 49 Service Status messages Number of readings, reading gates, reading rate / non-reading rate etc. page 50 Diagnostics Exclusively for service purposes by Leuze electronic Expanded diagnostics Exclusively for service purposes by Leuze electronic...
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