Symbols and conventions Overview System requirements Explanation of the warnings First steps Installation Uninstallation Software update Windows and tabs The Start window The Main window Magnet tab Output tab Menus “File” menu “Transducer” menu “Settings” menu “Help” menu www.balluff.com english...
Notes to the user Validity Overview This guide describes installation and operation of the The Micropulse Configuration Tool allows Balluff transducers type BTL7-S510(B)-... to be quickly and configuration software for the Micropulse Transducer BTL7-S510(B)-... (BTL7 USB-configurable). simply configured. The results of the configuration are displayed online.
Software update ⇒ The message “Connect communication box” is displayed. To download the current software, see page 13. The software does not need to be removed in order to install a new version. The Installation Wizard updates the existing version. www.balluff.com english...
BTL7-S510(B)-... Micropulse Configuration Tool Windows and tabs The Start window 3.1.1 Establish a connection 3.1.2 A connection cannot be made When starting, the Configuration Tool establishes the If no connection to the communication box or to the connection to the communication box and to the transducer can be established, this message will appear connected transducer.
Programming mode Magnet is within the limits. green Communication running (Read, Update) Error Asynchronous operation is reached when the external sampling rate is No magnet or magnet outside the limits. > f or < 62.5 Hz (only with BTL7-S5_ _B-...). A,max www.balluff.com english...
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BTL7-S510(B)-... Micropulse Configuration Tool Windows and tabs (continued) 3.2.2 Transducer information 3.2.7 Tabs The following transducer information is displayed: Settings are made on the tabs. – Type Magnet: – Serial number – Firmware version – Select number of magnets. – Nominal length of the connected transducer –...
Graphical display of the magnets and their output configuration. functions. Boundary conditions for several magnets – Two magnets can only be selected if the nominal length is ≥ 90 mm. – The distance between two magnets must be ≥ 65 mm. www.balluff.com english...
BTL7-S510(B)-... Micropulse Configuration Tool Windows and tabs (continued) Output tab 3.4.1 Function 3.4.2 Data format You can select a function that will be shown in the curve. Setting the data format: The following functions can be selected: Number of bits: You can set values from 16 to 32 bits. Position: Position in the measuring range.
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≥ 22. is = 25. Setting limits and error value ► Set values using the spin controls. ► Enter values and confirm by pressing <Enter>. ► Select the appropriate error value. www.balluff.com english...
The menu commands can be called up via the menu bar “Settings” menu or directly using key combinations (shortcuts). 4.3.1 Options <Ctrl> + <P> Clicking on opens the Balluff BallUFF Opens the “Options” dialog box. website. This requires that the PC be connected to the Internet. “File” menu 4.1.1...
Shows the current software version number and the service contact data. 4.4.2 Download <Ctrl> + <D> Opens an Internet connection for downloading the latest software version, as well as the current manual. This requires that the PC be connected to the Internet. www.balluff.com english...
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