Dimetix EDS-C 30 Manual

Laser Distance Sensors
Manual EDS-C
Congratulations on the purchase of your Dimetix EDS-C distance sensor.
1 Overview
2 Dimensions
Laser Beam
21.3
33.44
62
3 First Start-Up
To configure the EDS-C, you need the sensor, a connection cable (see
chapter accessories), a power supply and the easy to apply "Start-Up
Software". The "Start-Up Software" for configuration is available as free
ware on our web-page: www.dimetix.com
Connect the EDS-C to a PC/Laptop using the RS-232 interface, define and
download your configuration and install the sensor in your application.
4 Connection for configuration
We propose to use our standard configuration cable (see Accessories).
Please note, that some "USB to RS-232 converter" can cause problems.
2
Rx
3
Tx
5
Gnd
9 pin D-Sub
female
Start-Up Software
www.dimetix.com
Measuring reference
M12 5pole
Sensor Plug
All dimensions in mm
5
Tx (RS-232)
4
Rx (RS-232)
3
Analog Out (mA)
2
GND
EDS
1
Vcc
M12 5-Pin: 3 AO (blue)
(black) Rx 4 5 Tx (grey)
(brown) Vcc 1 2 Gnd (white)
- - +
24VDC
5 DIMETIX Start-Up Software for EDS-C
V1.0
On the sensor you can configure the following by using the "Start-Up
Software" ( www.dimetix.com )
6 Configuration of the EDS-C
To achieve the maximum possible analog output accuracy, we suggest to
configure the span as short as possible. For example, if you measure
distances of 12 to 19 meters, you should configure a span of 10m to 20m
(corresponding to 0/4...20mA)
Configuration limits:
minimum Level (mA):
error Level (mA):
minimum Distance (mm):
maximum Distance (mm):
Measuring interval (s):
Command Set (if not using the free "Start-Up Software")
Baud Rate: 19'200; Data Bits: 7; Parity: even; Stopbits: 1
Command Terminator is: <CR> <LF> (Carriage return, Line feed)
The first two characters in the commands are s0 (s, zero)
For further information about the command-set read the COM- trace in
our "Start-Up Software".
7 Connection diagram EDS-C to control unit
Customers
Control Unit
Load
0...20mA
Input
-
24VDC
The load resistor must be less than 500Ω for a power supply of 24V. If the
power supply is less then 24V, the max load resistor is reduced. At 12V the
load resistor must be less than 350Ω.
8 Measuring conditions
The EDS is an optical instrument, whose operation is influenced by
environmental conditions. Therefore, the measuring range may vary. The
following conditions may influence speed and range of the measurements:
Key Factors increasing range
Target Bright and/or reflective
surface surfaces such as our target
plates
Airborne Clean air
particles
Sunshine Darkness
0 or 4mA
0 to 20mA
0 to 30'000mm
1000 to 30'000mm
max. Speed (0) to 65'000s
{
for configuration
0/4...20mA current loop
+
Factors reducing range
and/or distance
Matt and/or dark surfaces
green / blue / black
surfaces
Dust, fog, heavy rainfall,
heavy snowfall
Bright sunshine on the
target
5
Tx (RS-232)
4
Rx (RS-232)
3
Analog Out (mA)
2
GND
EDS
1
Vcc
M12 5-Pin: 3 AO (blue)
(black) Rx 4 5 Tx (grey)
(brown) Vcc 1 2 Gnd (white)
and/or distance