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Names of Parts and Installation
Names and Functions of Parts
Setting Switch
Press: Switches between the light intensity setting
and lighting mode setting.
Press for at least 2 seconds: Locks the settings.
Rotate: Sets the light intensity or lighting mode.
Digital Window
Displays the setting of the light intensity
or the setting of the lighting mode.
Setting Indicators
BRT lit: The light intensity can be set.
PLS lit: The lighting mode can be set.
LOCK lit: The settings are locked.
Channel Selection Switch
Selects L1, L2, or L3.
Channel Indicators
L1 lit: Lit when changing settings for Light Unit connected to output connector L1.
L2 lit: Lit when changing settings for Light Unit connected to output connector L2.
L3 lit: Lit when changing settings for Light Unit connected to output connector L3.
External Control Connector
For external control with parallel communications.
Manual/External Mode Selector
Selects manual (MANU) or external (EXT) control mode.
Trigger Logic Switch
Selects the logic of the trigger signal
External Trigger Input Connector
Inputs the ON/OFF signal for ON/OFF Mode.
Inputs the trigger signal for Strobe Mode.
Connections
Before connecting the Control Unit, make sure that the main
WARNING
power source is turned OFF.
Making connections with the power turned ON may result in a
fire or electric shock.
Output Connectors (L1 to L3)
Connecting
Removing
1
2
Insert the connector to
Press the lock and pull
the Light Unit all the
out the connector.
way in.
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What You Can Achieve with This Control Unit
Select the control mode and lighting mode from the following Application Guide and proceed to the indicated reference items.
* Data that has been set is retained even after the power is turned OFF with manual or external control.
Application Guide
Control mode
Lighting mode
The Light Units are always ON.
Power ON
Power OFF
Not lit.
Lit.
The Light Units are turned ON or
OFF according to the external
trigger signal input.
Photocoupler OFF
Photocoupler ON
* When the Trigger Logic
Switch is set to HIGH
Not lit.
Lit.
The Light Units are turned ON for
a set time after the external trigger
signal is input.
Photocoupler OFF
Photocoupler ON
* When the Trigger Logic
Switch is set to HIGH
Not lit.
Lit.
AC Inlet
Output Connectors
Connects the power source
Supply power to the Light
to the Control Unit.
Units.
Optional Cables
External Control Cable (Model: EXCB2-M20-3)
External Control/External Trigger Input Cable (Model: EXCB2-M10M20-3. The external control and external trigger input can be connected with one cable.)
External Trigger Input Connector (TRIG IN)
Connecting
Removing
1
1
2
Press the connector in
Release the lock and
until it locks in place.
remove the connector.
Front panel operation
To use manual control in Continuous Mode, refer to
1
2
3
items
,
, and
under
To use manual control in ON/OFF Mode,
1
2
refer to items
,
, and
4
and
Manual Control
5
Inputting the External Trigger
Not lit.
To use manual control in Strobe Mode,
2
1
3
refer to items
,
,
and
4
Manual Control
and
5
Inputting the External Trigger
Not lit.
Mounting the Unit to DIN Rail
Mounting to DIN Rail
Hook the tab on the upper part of the Unit on
the DIN rail and press the Unit in the direction
indicated by arrow 2 while pressing it in the
direction indicated by arrow 1.
Removing from DIN Rail
Press the Unit down in the direction indicated
by arrow 3 and pull it out in the direction
indicated by arrow 4.
Securing the Unit with Base Brackets
Always use Base Brackets (model: BK-PD3) when securing the Unit at its base.
If it is secured without the Brackets, the Unit may be damaged.
Removing the Rubber Feet from
1
the Bottom of the Unit
Remove the screws that hold the rubber
feet in place using a Phillips screwdriver.
Securing the Brackets to the Base
2
of the Unit
Secure the Brackets to the base of the
Unit with the four mounting screws that
come with the Brackets.
3
Securing the Unit with Mounting Screws
Secure the Unit in place with mounting screws.
The mounting screws must be provided by the user.
Three models of optional cables (sold separately) are available.
External Trigger Input Cable (Model: EXCB2-M10-3)
External Control Connector (EXTERNAL)
Connecting
Removing
1
2
1
Press the connector in
Release the lock and
until it locks in place.
remove the connector.
To use external control in Continuous Mode,
refer to items
4
Manual Control
.
6
To use external control in ON/OFF Mode,
3
under
refer to items
6
5
.
External Trigger
Input Cable
(EXCB2-M10-3)
To use external control in Strobe Mode,
4
under
refer to items
6
5
.
External Trigger
Input Cable
(EXCB2-M10-3)
2 2
1
Mounting
2
(Optional, Sold Separately)
Rubber foot
M3 screws for
the rubber feet
In case using a self-made cable, cable length should be within 3 m at maximum.
AC Inlet
Connect the power cord to the
Control Unit and the AC outlet.
The Control Unit will turn ON when
power is supplied from the main
power source.
When the Unit is ON, the digital
window will light.
The AC cord that is included with the Unit is for 100 to 120 VAC.
We recommend using the following for 200 to 240 VAC.
Cable: GTCE-3 x 1.0 mm2 (manufactured by Kawasaki Electric Wire Company),
Connector: KS-31AY (manufactured by Kawasaki Electric Wire Company)
External control using a PLC
or image process device
1
2
3
,
, and
under
Control with External Signals
.
1
2
3
,
, and
under
Control with External Signals
and
Inputting the External Trigger
.
1
2
3
4
,
,
, and
under
Control with External Signals
and
Inputting the External Trigger
.
Removing
3
4
Installation screw holes
(Insert the screws to a depth of no
more than 5 mm and use a tightening
torque of 0.3 N·m max.)
Screws for securing the Brackets
to the mounting surface
(Prepare the mounting screws yourself
according to the installation conditions.)
Holes for the mounting screws
(4.5 dia.)
M3 screws for mounting the Brackets
(M3, included with the Brackets)
External Control Cable
(EXCB2-M20-3)
External Control/External
Trigger Input Cable
(EXCB2-M10M20-3)
External Control/External
Trigger Input Cable
(EXCB2-M10M20-3)
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