Waycon LAS Series Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Laser Displacement Sensor Series LAS
For further information please see the data sheet at www.waycon.biz/products/laser-sensors/
FIRST STEPS
WayCon Positionsmesstechnik GmbH would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us
and our products. This manual will make you familiar with the installation and operation of our laser
sensors. Please read this manual carefully before initial operation!
Unpacking and checking:
Lift the device out of the box by grabbing the housing. Please pay attention not to touch the laser
window. After unpacking the device, check it for any visible damage as a result of rough handling
during the shipment. Check the delivery for completeness.
If necessary consult the transportation company, or contact WayCon directly for further assistance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS LASER CLASS 2
• The irradiation can lead to irritation especially in a dark environment. Do not point at people!
• Caution: Do not look into the beam!
• Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by authorized service personnel!
• Attach the device so that the warning is clearly visible and readable.
• Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
INSTALLATION
For triangulation sensors like the LAS, there is a simple rule, that the distance between sensor and
target should be as small as possible. The smaller this range the better the linearity and accuracy of
the sensor.
The receiver optics must be able to detect the light spot directly (figures 1 and 2). The light path must
not be blocked, as shown in figure 3.
For highly polished or mirror-like objects it is important to keep the direct reflection away from the
detector. In these cases, it is recommended to slightly tilt the sensor (figure 4).
Optimum results are obtained by transverse installation of the sensor with respect to the target
movement (figure 5).
(1) (2) (3) (4)
WRONG
(5)