Safety Safety System operation assumes knowledge of the operating instructions. Symbols Used The following symbols are used in this instruction manual. Indicates a hazardous situation which results in minor or mode- rate injuries if not avoided. Indicates a situation that may result in property damage if not NOTICE avoided.
Safety Notes on UKCA Marking The following apply to the thicknessSENSOR: - SI 2016 No. 1091:2016-11-16 The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 - SI 2012 No. 3032:2012-12-07 The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Subs- tances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 Products which carry the UKCA mark satisfy the requirements of the directives cited and the relevant applicable standards.
Laser Safety Laser Safety The sensors of the thicknessSENSOR operate with a semiconductor laser with a wave- length of 670 nm (visible/red). The sensors fall within Laser Class 2. The lasers are pulsed, the maximum optical power is ≤1 mW. The pulse frequency depends on the set measuring rate (0.25 ... 4 kHz). The pulse duration of the peaks is regulated depending on the measuring rate and the reflec- tivity of the measurement object and can be 0.3 ...
Functional Principle Functional Principle Base Frame The sensor is used for the non-contact thickness measurement of non-transparent strips and plates. Upper beam Sensor 2 Sensor 1 Target Lower beam Fig. 4 Schematic representation of the measuring machine The measuring method of the unit is based on double-sided thickness measurement, consisting of two laser-optical sensors, which measure the target from opposite posi- tions.
Functional Principle Sensors The two laser sensors measure without contact the thickness of the strips as they pass between the two upper and lower belts of the measuring machine, see Fig. Laser radiation. Irritation or injury of the eyes pos- An air purge at the sensors reduces dust accumulation, etc.
EN 61 000-6-2 / DIN EN 61326-1 FSO = full scale output The specified data apply to a white, diffuse reflecting surface (Micro-Epsilon reference ceramic for ILD sensors) 1) Light spot diameter with line-shaped laser determined based on the emulated 90/10 knife-edge method...
Delivery Delivery Unpacking /Included in Delivery 1 thicknessSENSOR 1 instruction manual x inspection report(s) of the ILD sensors Carefully remove the sensor parts from the packaging and ensure furthermore that the goods are forwarded in such a way that no damage can occur. Check the delivery for completeness and shipping damage immediately after un- packing.
Such parts/assemblies which have to be adjusted for functional reasons have been adjusted by Micro-Epsilon. The commissioning does not require any adjustment work by the customer. The custom- er is responsible for providing a protective device to avoid a collision between the strip material (target) and the thicknessSENSOR.
Mounting 5.2.6 Optimizing the Measuring Accuracy In case of rolled or polished metals that are moved past the sensor, the sensor plane must be arranged in the direction of the rolling or grinding marks. The same arrangement must be used for color strips. Fig.
Mounting Control and Display Elements LED State Meaning green Target within the measuring range yellow Target within the midrange Error, e.g. target outside the measuring LED state range, too low reflection Laser switched off LED Output Meaning green RS422 measured value output RS422 and current output are switched off.
Connect the inputs “9” and “2” at the sensor with a 24V power supply. Use the power supply unit for measurement devices only and not for drive units or simi- lar sources of pulse interference at the same time. MICRO-EPSILON Sensor thickness...
Mounting 5.5.5 Voltage Output The sensor provides a voltage output. Variants: 0 ... 5 V, 0 ... 10 V, ±5 V, ±10 V. Connect the output 8 or 10 (gray or violet) and 11 (black) at the sensor with a measurement device. Sensor U out thickness...
Mounting 5.5.8 Connector and Sensor Cable Never fall below the bending radius for the sensor cable of 30 mm (fixed) resp. 60 mm (dynamic). Unused open cable ends must be insulated or bluntly cut to protect against short circuits or sensor malfunctions. Avoid excessive pull on the cables.
Operation Operation Getting Ready for Operation Mount the thicknessSENSOR according to the installation instructions, see Chap. 5.3. Connect the thicknessSENSOR to downstream display or monitoring units and to the power supply. The laser diode in the sensors is activated by the controller. Once the operating voltage has been switched on, the thicknessSENSOR runs through an initialization sequence.
TOOL. address with the program sensorTOOL. You can find it online at https:// You can find it online at https:// Start the program sensorTOOL. www.micro-epsilon.com/down- www.micro-epsilon.com/down- You can find it online at https://www.mi- load/software/sensorTOOL.exe. load/software/sensorTOOL.exe. cro-epsilon.com/download/software/sensor- Click the Sensor button. Se- TOOL.exe.
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Operation Parallel operation with web browser and ASCII commands is possible; the last setting applies. Do not forget to save. Fig. 25 First interactive web page after calling the IP address Use the upper navigation bar to access additional features (Preferences, Measuring and Help/Info).
Operation 6.2.3 Measured Value Display with Web Browser “ Javascript” must be enabled in the browser so that measurement results can be displayed graphically. Start the measured value display (Measuring) in the horizontal navigation bar. Fig. 27 Display of the measurement and calculation results Each curve can be deactivated and activated using the associated checkbox (checkmark).
Operation The zoom function scales the time axis during both the measurement and the offline analysis. Mouseover function. When moving the mouse over the graphic in stopped state, curve points are marked with a circle symbol and the related values are displayed in a text box above the graphic.
Operation Preferences Menu 6.4.1 Language Selection Go to the Preferences > Extras > Language menu. This menu item allows you to change the language of the interactive web pages. Language se- System / English / Language of the interactive web pages lection German The language selection can also be made via the Home >...
Operation 6.4.3 Measuring Rate Go to the Preferences > Measuring rate menu. The measuring rate indicates the number of measurements per second. Select the required measurement frequency. Measuring 0.5 kHz / 1.0 kHz / Use a high measuring rate for bright and mat rate 2.0 kHz / 4 kHz measurement objects.
Operation 6.4.4 Filter / Averaging / Error Handling Inside thicknessSENSOR Go to the Preferences > Filter / Averaging / Error handling inside thicknessSENSOR menu. A number of filter types for measurement values are available. Filtering lowers the noise of the measurement signal which results in a better resolution. Filter width is used to specify the number of measurement values to which the filter applies.
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Operation Application tips - Smoothing of measured values - The effect can be finely measured in com- parison to the recursive averaging. - With uniform noise of the measured val- ues without spikes - For a slightly rough surface, in which the roughness is to be eliminated.
Operation 6.4.6 Digital Interfaces 6.4.6.1 Selection of Digital Interfaces Go to the Preferences > Digital interfaces > Digital interface se- lection menu. Digital Selection of Interface Disabled No measured values interfaces digital inter- used for are output via the digital faces data output interface.
This data is then output one after the other in a defined sequence. You will find information about the data format, the output sequence and more details in the MEDAQLib instruction manual of MICRO-EPSILON, see Chap. The display and storage of additional values is not possible in the web diagram.
The thicknessSENSOR provides the measured values as a server (transmission type: Server/TCP). A self-written program or a tool such as ICONNECT can be used as client. You will find the documentation of the data format in the MEDAQLib instruction manual of MICRO-EPSILON, see Chap. 6.4.7 Analog Outputs...
Operation Go to the Preferences > Analog outputs menu. 6.4.7.1 Analog Output 1 and 2 Fig. 38 Preferences - Analog outputs screen You can adjust the output signal, the output value, the output area and the scaling in this screen. After setting in the Measured value averaging menu, see Chap. 6.4.4, no averaging, you can select in the Analog outputs>...
Operation In the Preferences > Analog outputs > Analog output > Scaling menu, you can select between Standard scaling and Two-point scaling, see Fig. Fig. 41 Analog output - Scaling drop-down menu Analog Output sig- Fixed output value Output Min to Data source can be a sensor signal, output...
Operation Under Digital input, see Chap. 6.4.8.1, you can configure the function input. Under Digital outputs, see Chap. 6.4.8.2, you can configure the error out- puts. 6.4.8.1 Digital Input The digital input can be used for mastering the thicknessSENSOR measured values. Digital input Logic for digi- Low-level logic...
Operation Digital out- Error out- Type Sensor 1/2: Error output 1/2 The value of the se- lected error output for puts put 1/2 the selected sensor is output. Sensor 1/2: Measured value Outputs the range check result of mea- suring value / intensity value / shutter speed Sensor 1/2: Intensity value / reflectivity value...
Operation 6.4.10 Trigger Mode Go to the Preferences > Trigger mode menu. Trigger mode Selected No triggering mode Level triggering There is a continuous measured value output as long as the selected level is applied. The data output is stopped afterwards.
Operation Selected No triggering mode High level High-level logic Level triggering Measured (HLL) value out- put at Low level Low-level logic Active (LLL) Rising edge High-level logic Edge triggering logic (HLL) Falling edge Low-level logic (LLL) Value Software trigge- Number of ring measured values...
Operation Load/save set- Save to setup 1 / 2 / 3 ... 8 Clicking this button saves the settings in tings number the selected setup file. Load from 1/ 2 / 3 ... 8 Clicking this button loads the settings setup number from the selected setup file.
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Operation Export settings If you want to save the settings, press the Export settings button, see Fig. The Open thicknessSENSOR_Settings.txt Windows dialog box opens. Fig. 45 Open thicknessSENSOR_Settings.txt Windows dialog box Select Save file. The file is saved under your downloads. Save this download (your setup file) under any path you choose.
Operation 6.4.13 Extras 6.4.13.1 Language Go to the Preferences > Extras > Language menu. Fig. 47 Preferences - Extras screen The following menu options are available: Extras Language Language System Only applies for selection display in this web English interface. German The language selection can also be made via the Home >...
Operation Make the following selection for factory defaults: Intention Check- Meaning Only reset current setup Only the current setup is deleted and the default parameters are loaded. Keep interface settings Only reset current setup Current setup except interface set- tings is reset. Keep interface settings Only reset current setup All setups are deleted and the default...
Operation Measuring Menu Go to the Measuring menu. Fig. 48 Measuring menu - Measuring program screen The left window shows the following functions: Each curve can be deactivated and activated using the associated checkbox (checkmark). The Autozero function starts or stops a relative measurement for the thickness result.
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Operation The zoom function scales the time axis during both the measurement and the offline analysis. Mouseover function. When moving the mouse over the graphic in stopped state, curve points are marked with a circle symbol and the related values are displayed in a text box above the graphic.
Operation Help/Info Menu This page contains information about the serial and version numbers and the MAC ad- dress of controller and the attached sensors and an address block. Fig. 49 Help/Info menu - Section 1 - Info controller Fig. 50 Help/Info menu - Section 2 - Info sensor 1 Fig.
(if applicable). MICRO-EPSILON is exclusively responsible for repairs. It is not permitted to make un- authorized structural and / or technical modifications or alterations to the product. In the interest of further development, MICRO-EPSILON reserves the right to modify the design.
Here you can inform yourself about the respective national collection and return points. - Old devices can also be returned for disposal to MICRO-EPSILON at the address given in the imprint at https://www.micro-epsilon.de/impressum/. - We would like to point out that you are responsible for deleting the measurement- specific and personal data on the old devices to be disposed of.
Appendix | Factory Defaults Factory Defaults A 2.1 Home Language selection: System A 2.2 Sensors Sensor 1 Available peaks: Highest peak Available measurement tasks: Standard Laser is on Sensor 2 Available peaks: Highest peak Available measurement tasks: Standard Laser is on A 2.3 Measuring Rate Measuring rate: 2.0 kHz...
Appendix | Factory Defaults A 2.8 Digital Ports Digital input Logic for digital input: Low-level logic Digital outputs Error output 1 Type: Low level Error output 2 Type: Low level A 2.9 Output Data Rate Every 1-th measured value is output Reducing applies to the following interfaces: Analog: not selected Ethernet data transfer: not selected...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.1 General The ASCII commands can be sent to the thicknessSENSOR via the USB or Ethernet interfaces. All commands, inputs and error messages are in English. A command always consists of the command name and zero or more parameters, which are separated by spaces and are terminated with CR LF (corresponds to \r\n).
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Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor The valid value ranges for the thicknessSENSOR are as follows: - Via USB: Sensor measured values and additional values depending on sensor, see also instruction manual of optoNCDT 1420, Chapter 7.5.1. C-Box measured values from 0 .. 131071, from 262073 … 262143 (18 bits) error values ...
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Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor Value Port Calculation Unit C-Box [mm] Value Digital * (C-Box Range Max - C-Box Range Min) Value = + C-Box Range Min 131072.0 Ethernet [mm] Digital Value = 1.0e+006 C-Box Digital (Left shift by 8 bits) Timestamp Value = 1.0e+006...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.3 Commands Overview Group Chapter Short description A 4.4.1 Chap. A 4.4.1 Controller information A 4.4.2 Chap. A 4.4.2 Search sensor A 4.4.3 Chap. A 4.4.3 Sensor information A 4.4.4 Chap. A 4.4.4 Read all settings A 4.4.5 Chap.
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4 Commands A 4.4.1 Controller Information GETINFO Querying the controller information. Output see example: ->GETINFO Name: C-Box Serial: 10000001 Option: Article: 2420072 MAC Address: 00-0C-12-01-06-08 Version: xxx.xxx.xxx.xx -> A 4.4.2 Search Sensor SCAN1 The controller searches for sensors connected to the Sensor 1 socket.
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.6 Synchronization SYNC NONE|INTERNAL|EXTERNAL [LLL | HLL] - NONE: Sensors are not synchronized, the thicknessSENSOR runs with its own clock and takes just available sensor values. - INTERNAL: thicknessSENSOR generates sync pulse - EXTERNAL: External sync pulse is looped through to the sensors ...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.8.4 Software Trigger Pulse TRIGGERSW Generation of a software trigger. If SOFTWARE is not selected in the trigger selection, the error message “E43 triggermode SOFTWARE disabled” is output. If the command is sent again when the measured value output is active, the triggering is stopped and the measured value output is terminated.
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.15 Measurement Mode MEASMODE SENSOR1VALUE|SENSOR12THICK|SENSOR12STEP Set measurement mode, possible are: - SENSOR1VALUE: Measured value of sensor 1 - SENSOR12THICK: The measured values of sensor 1 and sensor 2 are subtracted from the measuring range and both results are added together. If the mastering is active, both values are subtracted from the internal mastering offset.
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.21 Output Data Rate OUTREDUCE <Output reduction> ([ANALOG] [USB] [ETHERNET])|NONE Reduces the measured value output for all available interfaces. - 1: Output of every measured value - 2 ... 1000: Output of each n-th measured value A 4.4.22 Scale Output Values OUTSCALE_RS422_USB STANDARD|(TWOPOINT <Minimum measured value>...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.25 Data Selection for Ethernet OUT_ETH NONE|([SENSOR1VALUE][SENSOR1INTENSITY][SENSOR1SHUTTER][SENSOR- 1REFLECTIVITY][SENSOR2VALUE][SENSOR2INTENSITY][SENSOR2SHUTTER][SENSOR- 2REFLECTIVITY][C-BOXVALUE][C-BOXCOUNTER][C-BOXTIMESTAMP][C-BOXDIGITAL]) Setting which values are to be output via Ethernet. - NONE: No output of a distance - SENSOR1VALUE: Measured value of Sensor 1 - SENSOR1INTENSITY: Intensity of Sensor 1 - SENSOR1SHUTTER: Shutter speed of Sensor 1 - SENSOR1REFLECTIVITY: Reflectivity of Sensor 1...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor A 4.4.29 Limit Values ERRORLIMIT1 <Lower limit value><Upper limit value> If a measured value or calculated value is to be monitored using ERROROUT1, the limits can be set here. The minimum and maximum measured value is processed with four decimal places. ERRORLIMIT2 <Lower limit value><Upper limit value>...
Appendix | ASCII Communication with the Sensor Setting the scaling of analog output2. The standard scaling is for distances -MR/2 to MR/2, for thickness measurement 0 to 2 MR (MR = measuring range), for intensity 0 to 100 %. If the minimum and maximum measured value is ‘0’, standard scaling is used. The minimum and maximum measured value must be indicated in millimeters (distance/ thickness) or % (intensity).
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