GmbH & Co. KG Koenigbacher Str. 15 94496 Ortenburg / Germany You can find more information about the measuring system Phone +49 (0) 8542/168-0 in the operating instructions. They are available online at: Fax +49 (0) 8542/168-90 e-mail info@micro-epsilon.com www.micro-epsilon.de/download/manuals/ man--confocalDT-2421-2422--en.pdf www.micro-epsilon.com...
> Damage to or destruction of the optical fiber, failure of measuring device Protect the ends of the optical fiber against contamination (use protective caps). > Incorrect measurement, failure of the measuring device Protect the cable against damage. Failure of the measuring device confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 3...
SMR Start of measuring range MMR Mid of measuring range Measuring range EMR End of measuring range Minimum target thickness See Sensor Technical Data, Operating Instructions Maximum target thickness Sensor measuring range x Refractive index of target confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 4...
Sensor Do not pull on the PS2020 EtherCAT sensor cable. BECKHOFF EK1122 2-port EtherCAT PS 2020 branch 230 VAC The plugs may only be cleaned by persons with the appropriate expertise. confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 5...
GND is electrically connected to GND of switching ground outputs, synchronization, analog and encoder input Shield Shields for relevant output/input, plug housing The plug-in screw terminals are designed for an optical fiber cross-section of 0.14 mm² to 1.5 mm². confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 7...
Green Signal OK Flashing red Dark signal acquisition in progress Range No target present, outside of measuring range Yellow Target close to mid of measuring range Sensor 1/2 Green Target within the measuring range confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 8...
Start of Measuring Range An offset distance (SMR) between each sensor and the target must be kept. Start of measuring range (SMR), the shortest distance Sensor Target between the front surface of the sensor and the target. confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 9...
Selecting the Sensor Go to the Settings > Sensor menu. Select the connec- ted sensor for the relevant channel. Pay attention to type and Select the controller from the list. serial number. confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 10...
Dark signal acquisition in Flashing red progress No target present or target outside of measuring range Target close to mid of Yellow measuring range Target within the measuring Typical signal curve for a dark signal Green range confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 11...
As soon as the object is within the measuring field of the sensor, the Range LED on the front panel of the controller lights up (green or yellow). Alternatively, you can watch the video signal. Measurement (distance measurement) web page confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 14...
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(zoom). The time range can also be defined using an input field under the time axis. When the chart has been stopped, the right-hand slider can also be used. You can also move the zoom window with the mouse in the center of the zoom window (four-sided arrow). confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 15...
Switch to the Settings > Data recording > Material selection menu. Select the material of the target for Layer 1. Displace- ment 1 Displace- ment 2 Thickness One-sided thickness measurement for a transparent target confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 16...
Distance B active when the thick- ness of a transparent 01DIST2 material is measured. As a result, two peaks Distance A are visible in the video 01DIST1 signal. Video signal (thickness measurement) web page confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 17...
The web page shows the two distances and the thickness Ch01Thick12 (difference between 01DIST2 and 01DIST1) graphically and numerically. Optionally, the intensities of both peaks (Peak 1 = near, Peak 2 = far) can also be displayed. confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 18...
2. Then, enter a new IP address. 32-bit signed integer with a resolution of 1 nm. Launch the web interface with the new IP address. Save the new device settings. To do this, use the Save settings button. confocalDT 2421 / 2422 Page 19...
However, if defects occur despite our - If possible, save the current sensor set- careful quality control, MICRO-EPSILON or your dealer must be tings in a parameter set to reload them notified immediately. into the controller after the repair.
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