® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 1 Product Description Laser displacement sensor with both analog and discrete (switched) outputs • Easy to set up and use with a 2-line, 8-character display • Economical sensor with high accuracy • Repeatability and accuracy for challenging targets, from shiny metal to black rubber •...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 1.2.1 Features and Indicators Three LED indicators provide ongoing indication of the sensing Analog Output status. LED Indicator Analog Output LED Indicator Display Power LED Indicator Solid Amber = Displayed distance is within the taught analog output window Discrete Output Off = Displayed distance is outside the taught analog output...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Escape Button Press Escape to: • Leave the current menu and return to the parent menu • Return to Run mode from the Quick Menu Important: Pressing Escape discards any unsaved programming changes. In the Sensor Menu, a return arrow in the upper left corner of the display indicates that pressing Escape returns to the parent menu.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 2 Sensor Installation Note: Handle the sensor with care during installation and operation. Sensor windows soiled by fingerprints, dust, water, oil, etc. may create stray light that may degrade the peak performance of the sensor.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3 Sensor Programming Program the sensor using the buttons on the sensor or the remote input (limited programming options). Quick Menu From Run mode, use the buttons to access the Quick Menu and the Sensor Menu. See on page 9 and Sensor Menu (MENU) on page 9 for more information on the options available from each menu.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Sensor Menu (See Sensor Menu Full Map for the complete map) Access analog output settings MENU A_OUT Mode Access discrete output settings MENU D_OUT Select input line settings (remote TEACH, trigger mode, etc.) MENU INPUT Select response speed and trigger measurement MENU MEASURE...
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors NOTE: Follow procedure for the TEACH/SET method (highlighted in black box) chosen in the TEACH Selection menu. Pulse Timing (T) Mode Timeout is 60 seconds. 0.04 seconds < T < 0.8 seconds Timing between Pulse groups > 1 second Enter Remote TEACH RMT TCH with measurement value Teaching..(4mA)
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Table 1: Window Size (WndSize) Variable LE250 Models LE550 Models Variable LE250 Models LE550 Models 1 mm 10 mm 100 mm 300 mm 10 mm 50 mm 150 mm 500 mm 50 mm 100 mm 250 mm 800 mm...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 2. Present the target. Action Result "RMT TCH" and the target's measurement Present the 4 mA (0 V) target. value display. 3. TEACH the sensor. Action Result "Tch4mA (Tch0V) Teaching" displays while the sensor is being taught. TEACH Accepted The new value displays on the second line of the display, flashes, and then "Tch20mA...
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors The Midpoint TEACH fails if one of the setpoints is beyond the measurement range. The bigger the window size, the smaller the acceptable TEACH range. The Analog Output window size is a different setting than the Discrete Output window size when defined using the push buttons.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Remote Input: Not available Default: 100 mm (3.94 in) for both LE250 and LE550 models 3.5.4 Adjust 20 mA (10 V) The Adj20mA (Adj10V) option manually adjusts the distance at which the Analog Output is 20 mA (10 V). The value is adjustable between the sensor's range.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Method Action Result a. The selection flashes rapidly on the a. Use Down and Up to change the slope between Positive display. and Negative. Push Button b. Press Enter to save the selection. b.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3.6 Discrete Output Menu (D_OUT) Use this menu to view or change • Setpoints • Midpoint MENU D_OUT D_OUT Tch2Pt Tch2Pt TchSPt1 TchSPt1 100 mm • Mode Tch2Pt TchSPt2 TchSPt2 1000 mm • Timers •...
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Action Result The selected TEACH mode and "Teaching" display while the sensor is being taught. TEACH Accepted Navigate: MENU > D_OUT > Tch2Pt > TchSPt1 The new value is shown on the second line of the display and flashes before it is saved and the sensor returns to the parent menu.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Action Result "TchSPt2 Teaching" displays while the sensor is being taught. TEACH Accepted The new value displays on the second line Single-pulse the remote input. of the display, flashes, and the sensor returns to Run mode. TEACH Not Accepted "FAIL"...
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 2. Set the window size. Method Action Result a. "WndSize" and the new value a. Use Down and Up to set the desired window size—the display. value changes in increments of 2. Push Button b.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 2. Present the target. Action Result "RMT TCH" and the target's measurement Present the target. value display. 3. TEACH the sensor. Action Result "TchMdpt Teaching" displays while the sensor is being taught. TEACH Accepted The new value displays on the second line of the display, flashes, and the sensor Five-pulse the remote input.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Action Result "TchSPt Teaching" displays while the sensor is being taught. TEACH Accepted The new value is shown on the second line Navigate: MENU > D_OUT > TchSPt of the display and flashes before it is saved and the sensor returns to "D_OUT TchSPt".
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Mode Description Alarm Alarm Mode: The Discrete Output is Off while a target is detected by the sensor at any distance. When a loss of signal occurs, the Discrete Output is On. This mode has no associated thresholds. Health Health Mode: The Discrete Output is On while a target is detected by the sensor at any distance.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Action Result Pulse the remote input 1 to 6 times to select the desired mode. Pulses Mode Alarm Health Swtch The selected mode flashes and the sensor returns to Run mode. Swtch 3.6.8 Switch Point Reference (SPtRef) The SPtRef menu only displays for a discrete output when it is set to switch mode.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3.6.9 Timer The Timer option sets the delays and timers. On/Off Delays and On/Off One-Shot timers can Output be programmed between 1 to 9999 ms (a value Figure 24 of 0 disables the delay/timer). on page 27 defines how the delays/timers affect the output behavior.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3.7.1 Input Type The Type option sets the input type. Navigate: MENU > INPUT > Type Remote Input: Not available Default: Teach Input Type Description Teach The remote input is used to TEACH and program the sensor. LasrEnbl The remote input is used to control when the laser emitter is On/Off.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3.8.1 Speed The Speed option sets the speed at which the measurement is calculated. This process uses averaging in the digital processing of the signal to calculate the measurement. A slower speed increases the response time of the sensor but Figure 38 improves the repeatability.
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Sample Input Signal Measuring Period Measuring Period Inactive REMOTE INPUT Active Hold Hold Measurement Measurement (Active Low shown) Figure 27. Sample Average Input Signal Measuring Period Measuring Period Inactive REMOTE INPUT Active Hold Hold Measurement Measurement...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors TrackMax Input Signal TrackMin Measuring Period Measuring Period Inactive REMOTE INPUT Active Hold Hold Measurement Measurement (Active Low shown) Figure 31. Track Maximum and Track Minimum 3.9 Display Menu (DISPLAY) Use this menu to view or change the: •...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Figure 33. LE550 Normal Display Orientation Figure 34. LE550 Inverted Display Orientation 3.9.3 Sleep The Sleep option sets when the display is put to sleep. Four timing options are available: 1, 5, 15, or 60 minutes. Sleep mode is disabled by default.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 3.11.1 Factory Default Settings Analog Output LE250 LE550 Input Settings LE250 and LE550 Settings Input Active Adjust 4 mA (0 V) 100 mm 100 mm Input Type Teach Adjust 20 mA (10 V) 400 mm 1000 mm Loss of Signal...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 4 Sync Master/Slave Two LE250/550 Laser sensors may be used together in a single sensing application. To eliminate crosstalk between the two sensors, configure one sensor to be the master and one to be the slave. In this mode, the sensors alternate taking measurements and the response speed doubles.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 5 Additional Remote TEACH Procedures 5.1 TEACH Analog Output and Discrete Output Switch Points Together Use the following procedure to teach identical Analog Output and Discrete Output switch points at the same time using the remote input.
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Action Result "RMT TCH" and the current measurement Single-pulse the remote input. value display. 2. Present the target. Action Result "RMT TCH"and the target's measurement Present the midpoint (switch point) target. value display. 3.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 6 Specifications Supply Voltage (Vcc) Sensing Beam 12 to 30 V dc Class 2 laser models: visible red, 650 nm Class 1 laser models: visible red, 650 nm Power and Current Consumption, exclusive of load Sensing Range Normal Run Mode: 1.7 W, Current consumption <...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors Environmental Rating Required Overcurrent Protection IEC IP67, NEMA 6 WARNING: Electrical connections Operating Conditions must be made by qualified personnel Temperature: –20 °C to +55 °C (–4 °F to +131°F) in accordance with local and national Humidity: 90% at +55 °C maximum relative humidity (non- electrical codes and regulations.
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors LE250 Models LE550 Models Linearity is the lesser of Accuracy or Linearity is the lesser of Accuracy or 0.3% of full scale range (+/- 0.9 mm) 0.5% of full scale range (+/- 4.5mm) at at any given distance.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 6.2 Dimensions All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise. 0.6 mm [0.02”] 56 mm [2.2”] 15.8 mm 26 mm 35.7 mm [0.62”] [1.02”] [1.41”] Received 1.5 mm 2x 4.5 mm dia Light [0.06”] [0.18”]...
Power LED is flashing The laser shut off, the Power LED flashes Contact Banner Engineering to resolve. red and Output LEDs flash amber at 1Hz, and the display is blank. The laser has experienced a fault.
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 8 Sensor Menu Full Map (LE550 Analog/Discrete Models) Top Menu Sub Menus Enter MENU A_OUT Tch2Pt Tch4mA Tch4mA 100 mm A_OUT Tch2pt Mode Top Menu Tch2Pt Tch20mA Tch20mA 1000 mm TchMid WndSize WndSize 300 mm A_OUT TchMid TchMid Tch12mA Tch12mA 500 mm...
® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors 9 Accessories 9.1 Cordsets All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. 5-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets—with Shield Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female) MQDEC2-506 1.83 m (6 ft) 44 Typ. MQDEC2-515 4.57 m (15 ft) Straight MQDEC2-530 9.14 m (30 ft)
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® L-GAGE LE250/550 Analog/Discrete Laser Gauging Sensors SMBAMSLEIP • Includes the mounting plate and two protective windows • 90 plus degree rotation • Window frames are black anodized aluminum; mounting plate is stainless steel • The mounting plate, SMBAMSLTFP, can be ordered separately •...
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