Balluff BTL7 Series User Manual page 40

BTL7-A/C/E/G501-M _ _ _ _ -P-S32/S115/KA _ _
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Profile Style
6
Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool
6.1 Value table for factory setting
Output gradient
Rising BTL7-A...
(output 1)
BTL7-G...
BTL7-C...
BTL7-E...
Falling BTL7-A...
(output 2)
BTL7-G...
BTL7-C...
BTL7-E...
Tab. 6-1: Value table for factory settings
NOTICE!
Interference in function
Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool while the
system is running may result in malfunctions.
► Stop the system before configuration.
6.2 BTL7 Configuration Tool
The BTL can be quickly and easily configured on the PC
using the PC software BTL7 Configuration Tool.
The most important features include:
– Online display of the current position of the magnet
– Graphical support for setting the functions and curves
– Display of information on the connected BTL
– Selectable number formats and units for display
– Resetting to factory settings is possible
– Demo mode without a connected BTL
The PC software and associated
manual can be found in the Internet under
www.balluff.com.
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BTL Unit Min. value
V −0,5
V −10,5
mA
mA
V +10,5
V +10,5
mA 20,4
mA 20,4
Null value End value
0 +10,0
−10,0 +10,0
0 0 20,0
3,6 4,0 20,0
+10,0
+10,0 −10,0
20,0
20,0
6.3 Connecting the USB communication box
For a BTL with connector the communication box must be
inserted between the BTL and the controller. The
communication box is connected to the PC via a USB
cable.
Connection cable approx. 0.3 m with
S32 or S115 (female) connector
Fig. 6-1: Connecting the communication box with a connector
For a BTL with cable connection the communication lines
La, Lb and GND are connected to the USB communication
box.
USB cable
Fig. 6-2: Connecting the communication box with a cable connection
When reading or writing data via the
Configuration Tool, both LEDs flash green.
Max. value Error value
+10,5 +10,5
+10,5 +10,5
20,4 20,4
20,4
0 −0,5 −0,5
−10,5 −10,5
0 0 20,4
4,0 3,6
Connection cable
USB cable
approx. 0.3 m with
S32 or S115 (male)
connector
8-pin 6-pin
8-pin
Connection cable
approx. 0.6 m with
luster terminal
3,6
3,6
Controller
Controller