IDEC SA1F Quick Start Manual

SA1F Time of Flight Laser Sensor
Quick Start Guide
Laser sensor with both analog discrete (switched) output.
This guide is designed to help you set up and install the SA1F Time of Flight Laser Sensor.
For complete information on programming, performance, troubleshooting, dimensions, and accessories, please refer to the
Instruction Manual. Use of this document assumes familiarity with pertinent industry standards and practices.
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection.
Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety
applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
Features and Indicators
Three LED indicators provide ongoing indication of the sensing status.
Analog Output LED Indicator
Solid Amber: Displayed distance is within the taught analog output window
OFF: Displayed distance is outside the taught analog output window
Power LED Indicator
Solid Green: Normal operation, power ON and laser ON
Flashing Green (1Hz): Power ON and laser OFF (Laser enable Mode)
Discrete Output LED Indicator
Solid Amber: Discrete Output is ON
OFF: Discrete Output is OFF
Figure1. Sensor Features
Display
The display is a 2-line, 8-character LCD. The main screen is the
measurement and the analog output measurement..
Figure3. Display shown in Run Mode
Note: The display may differ from the actual distance due to operating environment, target and aging. The distance data is a reference value.
Figure2. LCD Display
Run Mode screen, which shows the real-time distance
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