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AMS 301i Optical laser measurement system – RS 485 Original operating instructions We reserve the right to make technical changes EN 2021/05/05 - 50113381...
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AMS 301 The main menus Device information - main menu AMS 301i 120 Leuze electronic This menu item contains detailed informa- tion on GmbH & Co. KG • Device type SW: V 1.3.0 HW:1 • Manufacturer SN: ----------------------- • Software and hardware version •...
Note! The Declaration of Conformity for these devices can be requested from the manufacturer. The manufacturer of the product, Leuze electronic GmbH & Co. KG in D-73277 Owen, possesses a certified quality assurance system in accordance with ISO 9001. AMS 301...
With its AMS 3xx product series, Leuze makes available a wide range of internationally rele- vant interfaces. Note that each interface version listed below corresponds to a different AMS 3xx model.
Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable for damages caused by improper use. Read the technical description before commissioning the device. Knowledge of this ...
Exemption of liability Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG is not liable in the following cases: • The device is not being used properly. • Reasonably foreseeable misuse is not taken into account.
The device must not be tampered with and must not be changed in any way. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Repairs must only be performed by Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG. NOTE Affix laser information and warning signs! Laser information and warning signs are attached to the device (see figure 2.1).
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Safety A Laser aperture B Laser warning sign C Laser information sign with laser parameters Figure 2.1: Laser apertures, laser warning signs Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Mounting the reflector The reflector is mounted using 4 screws (M5). The reflector is angled using the spacer sleeves included. Incline the reflector by approx. 1°. Detailed information can be found in Chapter 6.4. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
The transmission parameters are listed in the menu structure and on the foldout at the end of the technical description. The parameters can be changed after activation of parameter enable. Detailed information can be found in Chapter 9. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the operator may be required to take adequate measures. The AMS 301 is designed in accordance with protection class III for supply with PELV (protective extra-low voltage). AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
M5 screw for alignment Knurled nut with WAF4 hexagon socket and M5 nut for securing Optical axis Zero point of the distance to be measured Figure 4.1: AMS 301 dimensioned drawing Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Note! Please note that the shown name plate is for illustration purposes only; the contents do not correspond to the original. Save the original packaging for later storage or shipping. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
AMS 301 and the reflector. Use M5 screws to fasten the laser measurement system. Secure the screws with a lock washer to protect against loosening caused by vibrations. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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("B" in Figure 5.2). Knurled nut and nut must not be tightened until alignment has been completed. Attention! The device must not be opened. Failure to comply will render the guarantee void. Warranted features cannot be guaranteed after the device has been opened. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
A mounting bracket for mounting the AMS 301 on a flat, horizontal surface is available as an optional accessory. Type designation: MW OMS/AMS 01 Part no.: 50107255 Laser beam Figure 5.3: Optional mounting bracket AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Measurement distance up to 120m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 600mm Measurement distance up to 200m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 750mm Measurement distance up to 300m: minimum parallel spacing X ≥ 750mm Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Depending on the size of the used reflector, the DDLS can be mounted with a minimum parallel spacing of 100mm to the AMS 301 . The parallel spacing is independent of the distance. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Use the M5 screws to mount the deflector unit. Secure the screws with a lock washer to protect against loosening caused by vibrations. Figure 5.5: Mounting variants of the US AMS 01 laser beam deflector unit Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Installation and mounting 5.3.2 Dimensioned drawing of US AMS 01 deflector unit Laser beam Figure 5.6: Dimensioned drawing of US AMS 01 deflector unit AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Height of the spring in non- preloaded state A Mirror Figure 5.7: Photo and dimensioned drawing of the US 1 OMS deflector unit The laser light spot is aligned with the reflector as described in Chapter 5.2. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Reflectors General information The AMS 301 measures distances against a reflective tape specified by Leuze. All technical data given for the AMS 301 , such as the operating range or accuracy, can only be achieved with the reflective tape specified by Leuze.
Do not use any abrasive agents. A conventional household detergent Cleaning can be used as a cleaning agent. Rinse with clear water and dry the surface. Reflector storage Store in a cool and dry place. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Do not use any abrasive agents. A conventional household Cleaning detergent can be used as a cleaning agent. Rinse with clear water and dry the surface. Reflector storage Store in a cool and dry place. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Attention! The reflector sizes shown below are a recommendation from Leuze for on-vehicle mounting of the AMS 301i. For stationary mounting of the AMS 301i, a smaller reflector is generally sufficient for all measurement distances.
If the is mounted so that the M12 connections are AMS 301 on the side, the "TOP" label of the reflector is also on the side. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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Direct reflection due to the triple structure Deflected surface reflection due to the pitch of the reflective tape Figure 6.3: Mounting the reflector Pitch approx. 1° Spacer sleeves Figure 6.4: Pitch of the reflector Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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Direct reflection due to the triple structure Deflected surface reflection due to the pitch of the reflective tape Figure 6.5: Mounting of heated reflectors Pitch approx. 1° Spacer sleeves Figure 6.6: Pitch of the heated reflector AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Reliable operation of the AMS 301i and, thus, max. operating range and accuracy can only be achieved with the reflective tape specified by Leuze. Correct operation cannot be guar anteed if other reflectors are used! Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
The laser measurement systems are designed in accordance with protection class III for sup ply by PELV (protective extra-low voltage with reliable disconnection). Note! Degree of protection IP65 is achieved only if the connectors and caps are screwed into place! AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
GND ISO Data reference potential RS 485 A Data RS 485 A (+) RS 485 B Functional earth M12 connector (B-coded) Thread Shield Shield Table 7.2: RS 485 BUS IN pin assignment Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
RS232-RX Receiving line RS 232/service data RS232-RX Not used M12 socket (A-coded) Thread Functional earth (housing) Table 7.4: Pin assignment - Service Note! The service interface is designed only for use by Leuze! AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
8.2.1 Indicators in the display Status and warning messages in the display Input 1 or output 1 active: Function depending on configuration. Input 2 or output 2 active: Function depending on configuration. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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With the metric setting, the measurement value is always displayed in meters +87.000m to three decimal places. With the inch setting, the measurement value is always displayed in inches to +87.0in one decimal place. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
- No measurement value output; for details, see display BUS LED Flashing green BUS LED flashes green - Initialization of the host interface Green continuous light BUS LED green - Host interface active Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
= buttons to select save and save the set value by pressing Selecting options If options can be selected, the display looks like this: o OFF Default ----------------- Unit Select the desired option with the buttons. Activate the option by pressing AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Service - main menu Service Status messages • Display of status messages. Diagnosis • Display of diagnostic data. Expanded diagnosis No entries can be made via the display. See "Service menu" on page 48. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
9.6 kbit/s / 19.2 kbit/s / 38.4 kbit/s / 57.6 kbit/s / 115.2 kbit/s 38.4 kbit/s Selection of the serial communication baud rate. It must be identical on transmitter and receiver side in order to enable communication. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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Position value Last valid value / zero Zero in the case of Specifies which position value is output after the error delay failure time elapses. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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Limit Value input in mm or inch/100 value input Upper Activa- ON/OFF pos. tion limit 2 Limit Value input in mm or inch/100 value input Lower Activa- ON/OFF pos. tion limit 2 AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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Service Baud rate 57.6kbit/s / 115.2kbit/s 115.2kbit/s RS232 The service interface is only available to Leuze personnel. Format 8,e,1 / 8,n,1 8,n,1 The service interface is only available to Leuze personnel. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
The display language is a passive operational control and is therefore not a function parameter per se. 8.3.4 Service menu Service Status messages Diagnosis Expanded diagnosis A detailed description of the individual functions can be found in Chapter 10. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
As long as parameter enable is active, the entire AMS 301 display is inverted. Communication between the control and the AMS 301 via the RS 485 interface is also active when parameter enable is active. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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, the password is entered via the display. If parameter enable has been acti- vated after successfully entering the password, parameters can be changed via the display. Note! can enable the AMS 301i at any time. master password 2301 AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
RS 485 B Data RS 485 B (-) GND 485 GND 485 Data reference potential RS 485 A Data RS 485 A (+) RS 485 B Functional earth M12 connector Thread Shield Functional earth (housing) (B-coded) Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
Parameter enable Select the submenu. RS485 Select the menu item. Address Select the RS 485 address of the AMS 301i between 0 and 15. Deactivate parameter enable. AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Possible address entry from 0 to 15. The used address must be set on the AMS 301 via the display. Bit 0 = LSB, Bit 3 = MSB Byte 1: Command = Data request to the AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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(response) is contained in 6 bytes. Response of the AMS 301 Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Laser I/O2 I/O1 Ready OVFL SIGN AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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XOR checksum of the receiver are the same. If the XOR comparison is negative (different checksum), the protocol is rejected by the control or the control outputs an error message. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
(always "1" because no summation occurs) The status messages within the ring memory are selected with the up/down buttons Use the enter button to call up detailed information about the respective status message: AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Use the up/down buttons to scroll in the bottom half between various displays. The contents of the scrollable pages are intended solely for Leuze for internal evaluation. The diagnostics have no influence on communication with the host interface and can be acti- vated during operation of the AMS 301 10.1.3 Expanded diagnosis...
Plausibility error Traverse rate >10m/s. Hardware error For error description, see display, PWR LED "static red" It may be necessary to send in the device. Table 10.1: General causes of errors AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Send in device at next possible opportunity to have laser diode replaced. Have replace- Laser diode warning ment device ready. Indicates an uncorrectable error in the Send in device for repair. Hardware error hardware Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 301...
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• Reason for requesting support together with a description For this purpose, please register the merchandise concerned. Simply register return of the merchandise on our website www.leuze.com under Contact & Support -> Repair Service & Returns: To ensure quick and easy processing of your request, we will send you a returns order with the returns address in digital form.
Contact your Leuze distributor or service organization should repairs be required. The addresses can be found on the inside of the cover and on the back. Note! When sending laser measurement systems to Leuze for repair, please provide an accurate description of the fault. 12.3 Disassembling, packing, disposing Repacking For later reuse, the device is to be packed so that it is protected.
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Explanation of symbols ....4 Overview of reflector types ....62 AMS 301 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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Menu structure AMS 301 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection/configuration option Detailed infor- mation on : Selection : Selection : Selection : Selection : Selection : Selection : Back : Back : Back : Back : Activate : Back Device information...
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Deutsch / English / Español / Français / Italiano Page 48 Service Status messages Number of readings, reading gates, reading rate / non-reading rate etc. Page 48 Diagnosis Only for use by Leuze personnel for service purposes Expanded diagnosis Only for use by Leuze personnel for service purposes...
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