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AMS 300i Optical laser measurement system – RS 422 / RS 232 Original operating instructions We reserve the right to make technical changes EN 2021/04/30 - 50113376...
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AMS 300 The main menus Device information - main menu AMS 300i 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 •...
Table of contents General information ..........4 Explanation of symbols .
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Table of contents 5.3.3 Mounting the US 1 OMS deflector unit without mounting bracket ....25 Reflectors ........... . . 26 General information .
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 300...
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 300...
Fast commissioning / operating principle Fast commissioning / operating principle Note! Below you will find a short description for the initial commissioning of the AMS 300i. Detailed explanations for the listed points can be found throughout the handbook. Mounting the AMS 300...
The parameters can be changed after activation of parameter enable. Detailed information can be found in Chapter 8.3 and Chapter 9.4.4. AMS 300 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 300 is designed in accordance with protection class III for supply with PELV (protective extra-low voltage). AMS 300 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 300 dimensioned drawing Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 300...
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 300...
AMS 300 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 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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). Knurled nut and nut must not be tightened until alignment Figure 5.2 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 300...
A mounting bracket for mounting the AMS 300 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 300 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 300...
Depending on the size of the used reflector, the DDLS can be mounted with a minimum parallel spacing of 100mm to the AMS 300 . The parallel spacing is independent of the distance. AMS 300 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 300...
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 300 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 300...
Reflectors General information The AMS 300 measures distances against a reflective tape specified by Leuze. All technical data given for the AMS 300 , 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 300...
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 300...
Depending on the system design, the reflector can be mounted so that it moves with the vehicle or it can be mounted at a fixed location. Attention! The reflector sizes shown below are a recommendation from Leuze for on-vehicle mounting of the AMS 300i. For stationary mounting of the i, a smaller reflector is generally AMS 300 sufficient for all measurement distances.
For this purpose, use the alignment elements provided on the AMS 300 … (see chapter 5.2 "Mounting the AMS 300i"). If necessary, remove the protective film from the reflector. Attention! The "TOP" label on the reflectors should be aligned the same as the connections of the...
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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 300...
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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 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Reliable operation of the and, thus, max. operating range and accuracy can only AMS 300 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 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
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 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
Display and control panel AMS 300i Display and control panel AMS 300 Structure of the control panel Status indicator Bus/interface info Bar graph Distance measurement value Control buttons Figure 8.1: Structure of the control panel using the AMS 304 PROFIBUS device variant as...
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Display and control panel AMS 300i Warning - laser prefailure message: Laser diode old, device still functional, exchange or have repaired. Warning - temperature monitoring: Internal device temperature above/below permissible range. Plausibility error: Implausible measurement value. Possible causes: light beam interruption, outside of measurement range, permissible internal device temperature considerably exceeded or traverse rate >10m/s.
Display and control panel AMS 300i 8.2.2 LED status indicators PWR LED Device OFF - No supply voltage Flashing green Power LED flashes green - No measurement value output - Voltage connected - Self test running - Initialization running - Boot process running...
Display and control panel AMS 300i 8.2.3 Control buttons Navigate upward/sideways. Down Navigate downward/sideways. Exit menu item. ENTER Confirm/enter value, change menu levels. Navigating within the menus The menus within a level are selected with the up/down buttons The selected menu item is activated with the enter button Press the ESC button to move up one menu level.
Display and control panel AMS 300i Menu description 8.3.1 The main menus After voltage has been applied to the laser, device information is displayed for several seconds. The display then shows the measurement window with all status information. Device information - main menu...
Display and control panel AMS 300i Note! The rear cover of this manual includes a fold-out page with the complete menu structure. It describes the menu items in brief. 8.3.2 Parameter menu Parameter handling submenu The following functions can be called up in the Parameter handling submenu: •...
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Display and control panel AMS 300i Table 8.2: RS 422/RS 232 submenu Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection/configuration option Standard Description Format … 8,n,1 / … 8,e,1 / … 8,o,1 8,n,1 Selection of the serial communication data mode. This is specified with the number of data bits, parity (N=none, E=even, O=odd) and number of stop bits.
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Display and control panel AMS 300i Table 8.3: Position value submenu Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Selection/configuration option Standard Description Error delay ON/OFF ON/100 Specifies whether, in the event of an error, the position value immediately outputs the value of the "Position value in the case of failure"...
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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 300...
Display and control panel AMS 300i 8.3.3 Language selection menu Language selection o Deutsch English o Español o Français o Italiano 5 display languages are available: • German • English • Spanish • French • Italian The AMS 300 is delivered from the factory with the display preset to English.
Display and control panel AMS 300i Operation An operating process is described here using parameter enable as an example. Parameter enable During normal operation parameters can be viewed only. If parameters are to be changed, the ON menu item in the Parameter -> Parameter handling -> Parameter enable menu must be activated.
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Display and control panel AMS 300i Note! Changes to parameters via display entry have immediate effect. If a password was stored, parameter enable is not possible until this password is entered; see "Password for parameter enable" below. Password for parameter enable Parameter entry on the AMS 300 can be protected with a four-digit numerical password.
All parameters are set via the panel/display Basic operation of the display is described in Chapter 8.4. To change parameters, parameter enable must be activated. Note! Changed parameters take effect on the interface immediately. AMS 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
XOR checksum of the receiver are the same. If the XOR comparison is negative (different checksums), the protocol is not accepted by the AMS 300 . The AMS 300 does not send acknowledgment for an unequal checksum. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 300...
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Sign of measurement value: 0 = positive, 1 = negative D23 - D00: Distance value or velocity value D23 = MSB, D00 = LSB V15 - V00: Velocity value V15 = MSB, V00 = LSB AMS 300 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 300...
(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 300 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 300 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 300 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 300...
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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.
In idle state: -40°C … +80°C In motion: -5°C … +80°C Material The lines comply with the RS 232 requirements, Free of halogens, silicone and PVC Bending radius > 80mm, suitable for drag chains AMS 300 Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG...
In accordance with the RS 422 pin assignment (see Chapter 9.2), a cable suitable for Interbus can be connected to the KD 02-5-BA M12 connector with part no. 50038538. To prevent electromagnetic coupling (EMC), we recommend using only shielded cables with twisted wire pairs. Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG AMS 300...
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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Expanded diagnosis ....57 Output of AMS 300i data ....54 Explanation of symbols .
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Repair ......66 Request for AMS 300i data ... . . 53 Response time .
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Menu structure AMS 300 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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