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VARIO B switching light curtain for object detection T E C H N I C A L D E S C R I P T I O N...
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Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG P.O. Box 1111, D- 73277 Owen / Teck Tel. +49(0) 7021/ 573-0, Fax +49(0)7021/ 573-199 info@leuze.de • www.leuze.com Sales and Service Germany Sales Region North Sales Region South Sales Region East Phone 035027/629-106 Phone 07021/573-306...
LED displays at the receiver ....................15 LED displays at the transmitter ..................16 Commissioning and calibrating ..................16 Self-test function ........................ 17 Maintenance ........................17 Specifications........................18 Order information ....................... 19 Dimensions ........................21 Accessories........................22 Leuze electronic VARIO B...
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Figure 4.1: Mounting the VARIO B light curtain................13 Figure 4.2: Pin assignment of the M8 connector of the VARIO B light curtain......14 Figure 4.3: Pin assignments of the cable of the VARIO B light curtain ........14 Table 4.1: Flashing codes of the receiver LEDs during the calibration sequence.......
About this technical description These operating instructions contain information regarding the proper and effective use of the VARIO B switching light curtain. They are included in the delivery contents. Explanation of symbols The symbols used in this technical description are explained below.
The protection of personnel and the device cannot be guaranteed if the device is operated in a manner not corresponding to its intended use. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable for damages caused by improper use. Knowledge of this manual is an element of prop- er use.
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Safety notices Qualified personnel Mounting, commissioning and maintenance of the device must only be carried out by qualified personnel. Electrical work must be carried out by a certified electrician. Leuze electronic VARIO B...
Product description General information The VARIO B product line is a compact series of light curtain systems with an excellent price-to-performance ratio. The product line has been optimised for standard object detec- tion applications. It is easy to work with and individual parameter options make it possible to meet a wide range of needs.
Product description Function All VARIO B light curtains are shipped with a defined parameter state. The preset function- ality can be read from the type designation of the receiver: IVBR/o-x-y-fc type of transistor switching output 4: PNP 2: NPN beam spacing [mm]...
• Connect the receiver bar (type IVBR) to the interface module according to the label. • Start up VARIOSoft 3.1 and define the COM interface. • Switch on voltage supply. The charge process is indicated in the lower right part of the configuration window. VARIO B Leuze electronic...
Product description Configuration software The VARIOSoft 3.1 configuration software can be used to change the functionality of the ® VARIO B light curtain. The software functions under the Windows 95/98/2000/NT/XP oper- ating systems. Figure 3.2: VARIOSoft 3.1 configuration window: Configurations can be stored on the hard disk using the File: Save button. Saved configu- rations can be imported using the File ->...
0 … 255, whereby value ’255’ corresponds to 100% of the calibration threshold. Input option: 0 to 255 (0 … 100%) Default: 147 (58%) Warn signal delay [s] Definition of the response time in s for the warning function. Input option: 0 to 255 Default: VARIO B Leuze electronic...
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If the 2-range mode is selected, "Warning" is to be replaced with "Switch2"! Input option: Sig bl / Warn ye Sig ye / Warn bl Sig bl / Warn: off Sig ye / inv Sig: bl Default: Sig bl / Warn ye Leuze electronic VARIO B...
The synchronisation beam cannot be deactivated! Input option: yes (activated) no (deactivated) Default: Notice! Data transfer to the light strip is performed using the Data: PC to VARIO button located in the lower part of the window! VARIO B Leuze electronic...
Last beam Receiver Transmitter Figure 4.1: Mounting the VARIO B light curtain Notice! For the locations of the first and last beams to the profile edge, please refer to table 6.2 "VARIO B dimensions" on page 21. The transmitter and receiver bars must be aligned with each other with an accuracy of about 10°.
Warn/cal blue blue black black Signal Config Figure 4.2: Pin assignment of the M8 connector of the VARIO B light curtain 4.1.2 Cable version Round cable, length 4m, Ø 4.9mm Receiver cable Transmitter cable brown = +24VDC brown =...
Soiled front cover, defective beam Monitoring area free Flashing Off Soiled front cover, defective beam Object detected Flashing Flashing Light curtain not working, defective Unknown together or alternating Table 4.2: Display of receiver LEDs during normal operation Leuze electronic VARIO B...
You should, therefore, perform the calibration for availability following a change to the application. Notice! Note that the monitoring area, especially beam 1 (the first beam starting from the side of the connection cable) is free. VARIO B Leuze electronic...
LED flashes, LED1: 1, LED2: active switching output: active Maintenance The VARIO B does not require regular maintenance. If the front cover should become soiled, clean it with a moist cloth. • Do not use any cleaners which contain solvents to clean.
±25° angular range of the beam axis. Protection class IP54 Standards applied EN 60947-5-2, EN 61000-6-3/4, EN 61000-6-1/2, EN 61000-4-2 Options Automatic calibration 2=polarity reversal protection, use a grounded voltage supply! 2=polarity reversal protection, 3=short-circuit protection for all transistor outputs VARIO B Leuze electronic...
Specifications Order information The products of the VARIO B series are characterised by a broad range of models. Type code VARIO B - transmitter 1 2 . 5 7 8 8 , 4 0 0 0 Type: VARIO B transmitter Beam spacing in mm: 12.5...
1175 1375 1575 1775 2175 2375 1150 1550 1950 2350 2750 3150 1100 1500 1900 2300 2700 3100 only with PNP switching output and with measurement function 00 and 02 Table 6.1: Measurement field lengths dependent on beam spacing VARIO B Leuze electronic...
Specifications Dimensions All VARIO B light curtains with a given combination of beam spacing and measurement field length have the same housing profile. Part master Beam Measure- Number Length spacing ment field length beams profile VB-5-35 17.5 67.5 VB-5-75 17.5 67.5...
GT = housing depth All dimensions in mm Tolerance of the beam positions: ± 2mm Table 6.2: VARIO B dimensions Accessories The following items are available as accessories: • M8 cable in various lengths (e.g. K-D M8A 4P-5m-PVC, Part No. 501 04526) •...