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- Page 1 AS1100™ Accurate Distance Sensor User’s Manual For use with AS1100™ Accurate Distance Sensor May 16, 2023 Acuity A product line of Schmitt Industries, Inc. 2765 NW Nicolai St. Portland, OR 97210 www.acuitylaser.com AS1100 Manual...
- Page 2 You may transfer this license if also transferring the product, provided the transferee agrees to comply with all terms and conditions of this license. Upon such transfer, your license will terminate and you agree to destroy all copies of the Software in your possession. AS1100 Manual...
- Page 3 Procedures for Obtaining Warranty Service 1. Contact your Acuity distributor or call Schmitt Industries, Inc. to obtain a return merchandise authorization (RMA) number within the applicable warranty period. Schmitt Industries will not accept any returned product without an RMA number.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Analog Output (Brown) ..........................9 3.8.1 Minimum Analog Output Measurement Value ................... 9 3.8.2 Analog Error Value..........................9 Digital Signal Outputs (White, Pink, Gray) ....................10 3.10 Digital Trigger Input (Pink) ......................... 10 3.11 Status LEDs ............................. 11 AS1100 Manual... - Page 5 Digital Trigger Input Function – [s#DI1] ..................... 19 4.3.11 Read Digital Trigger Input Status – [s#RI] ..................19 4.3.12 Measuring Mode – [s#mc] ......................... 20 4.3.13 Measurement Filter Configuration – [s#fi] ..................21 4.3.14 Auto Start Configuration – [s#A] ....................... 22 AS1100 Manual...
- Page 6 User Distance Offset – [s#uof] ......................24 4.4.3 User Distance Gain Factor – [s#uga]....................24 Informational Commands .......................... 25 4.5.1 Firmware Version [s#sv] ........................25 4.5.2 Serial Number [s#sn] ......................... 25 Quick Reference Tables............................26 Command Reference..........................26 Error Codes ..............................27 AS1100 Manual...
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Page 7: Introduction
(0.12 in) up to 100m (328 ft) away on natural targets and up to 150m (492 ft) away with the aid of an Acuity reflective target. The AS1100 is a rugged laser sensor that can accurately measure on difficult targets, including dark surfaces, surfaces in sunlight, and glowing targets up to 1400°C. -
Page 8: Technical Specs
Measuring accuracy ± 0.1 % of the programmed AO range or ± 3.0 mm of analog output (Whichever is greater) *Contact Acuity for these targets. Other reflectivity targets can damage the sensor. Contact a sales rep for pricing. AS1100 Manual... -
Page 9: Sensor Description
Prohibited Use/Limits to Use The AS1100 may not be used in any way contrary to this manual, in any way that may jeopardize the safety of the user or others, or in any way contrary to local laws and regulations. -
Page 10: Laser Dimensions
The diagram below is measured in mm [in.]. The red line is the path of the laser beam. Figure 2: AS1100 Dimensions Laser Safety Label The AS1100 uses a Class 2 laser with a continuous output of < 1mW. The following warning label is placed on the sensor body. Figure 3: Laser Safety Label... -
Page 11: Identification Label
Figure 6: ID Label Location Sensor Maintenance The AS1100 sensor requires little maintenance from the user. The sensor lens should be kept clean of dust buildup as a part of regular preventative maintenance. Use compressed air to blow dirt off the windows or use delicate tissue wipes. Do not use any organic cleaning solvents on the sensor. -
Page 12: Signal And Power Interface
The AS1100 comes with an M12, 1.25 mm thread, 12 pin male connector attached (similar to a Binder 713 series connector). A connecting cable that terminates in flying leads can be ordered from an Acuity salesperson at lengths of up to 35 meters (115 feet). -
Page 13: Usb Mini Jack
USB Mini Jack Also found inside the back cover of the AS1100 is a USB Mini-B jack. Connecting a standard USB 2.0 A male to Mini-B male cable will allow the sensor to act as its own RS232 serial to USB adapter to a PC. This can aid in quick testing and troubleshooting of the sensor. -
Page 14: Rs232 Serial Communication (Orange, Gray-Pink)
(See section 4.3.3: Set Serial Interface Parameters) The AS1100 cable has dedicated wires for the RS232 and RS422/485 connections. Note: For PCs without dedicated serial ports, Acuity recommends serial to USB converters that use FTDI chips. -
Page 15: Analog Output (Brown)
Analog Output (Brown) The analog output for the AS1100 is a current loop transmitted through the brown (AO) wire that can be set to 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA (See section 4.3.5). The return signal should be routed through the black (ground, GD) wire. -
Page 16: Digital Signal Outputs (White, Pink, Gray)
NPN or PNP output. Note: If the AS1100 is configured to use a digital trigger input (see section 4.3.10), DO1 cannot be used as an output. 3.10 Digital Trigger Input (Pink) If the AS1100 is configured to accept a digital trigger input (see section 4.3.10), the pink... -
Page 17: Status Leds
3.11 Status LEDs The AS1100 has 4 LEDs on the top of the sensor. They show the operating status of the sensor and the digital outputs (DO1, DO2). See the table below for more detail: Table 6: Status LED Indicators and Corresponding Sensor Status... -
Page 18: Commands
4.1.2 Sensor Identification - # Each AS1100 has an ID number that can be assigned by the user. The character ‘#’ will represent this ID number in any command in this manual. Please substitute the target AS1100’s ID number when entering the command. -
Page 19: Do1/Di (Pink Wire)
RS485 connection. If tracking is started over an RS-485 connection it can only be stopped by cycling the sensors power or by issuing the Stop/Clear command over an RS232 or RS422 connection. Command Response g#h+aaaaaaaa (continuously updated) Sensor ID aaaaaaaa Distance (unit: 0.1 mm) AS1100 Manual... -
Page 20: Timed Sensor Tracking - [S#H+Aaaaaaaa]
If distance tracking into the buffer has not been started [s#f], this command will not work. Command Response g#h+aaaaaaaa+b Sensor ID aaaaaaaa Distance (unit: 0.1 mm) 0 – Not updated since last request 1 – Updated once since last request 2 – Updated more than once since last request AS1100 Manual... -
Page 21: Signal Strength Measurement - [S#M]
(0 = no errors in stack) 4.2.10 Laser On – [s#o] Turns laser on to aid in sensor adjustment. The laser remains on until the Stop/Clear command is issued [s#c]. This command does not trigger measurements. Command Response Sensor ID AS1100 Manual... -
Page 22: Configuration Commands
Sets the communication parameters (baud rate, data bits, parity, stop bits) for the serial interface. Command s#br+aa Response Sensor ID Sets the communication parameters per the following chart: Baud Rate Data Bits Parity Stop Bits 9600 none 19200 none 9600 even 19200 even 115200 none 115200 even Default AS1100 Manual... -
Page 23: Set Sensor Id - [S#Id]
4 mA, the error current can be less than the minimum. Set Command Read Command Command s#ve+aaa s#ve Response g#ve? g#vm+aaa Sensor ID Error current output (unit: 0.1 mA) If set to 999, the output will transmit the last valid distance. Default 0 mA AS1100 Manual... -
Page 24: Analog Output Distance Range - [S#V]
(unit depends on data source) cccccccc OFF value for output (unit depends on data source) Default DO1: ON value – 2005 mm; OFF value – 1995 mm DO2: ON value – 995 mm; OFF value – 1005 mm AS1100 Manual... -
Page 25: Digital Trigger Input Function - [S#Di1]
Reads out the digital trigger input status as either active or inactive. An active status will occur when the trigger input wire detects a high enough current to activate the trigger input function. Command s#RI Response g#RI+a Sensor ID 0 = Input inactive 1 = Input active AS1100 Manual... -
Page 26: Measuring Mode - [S#Mc]
4.3.12 Measuring Mode – [s#mc] Sets/reads the current measuring mode. Measuring modes help optimize measurements for speed and/or accuracy depending on the application. The AS1100 has 5 measuring modes: Normal Max. Measuring Rate: 20 Hz Typical Accuracy: +/- 3 mm ... -
Page 27: Measurement Filter Configuration - [S#Fi]
(1 = suppresses the highest and lowest value, 2 = suppressed the 2 highest and 2 lowest values, etc.) Maximum number of errors to suppress. Note Values must adhere to this formula: (2 * bb) + cc ≤ (0.4 * aa) Default Filter Off AS1100 Manual... -
Page 28: Auto Start Configuration - [S#A]
Except for the above, [s#A] operates just like [s#f], and measurement values can be read from the buffer in the same manner. (See section 4.2.6) Set Command Read Command Command s#A+aaaaaaaa Response g#A? g#A+aaaaaaaa Sensor ID aaaaaaaa Sampling Time (unit: 1 ms) [Range: 0-86400000 (0 = max possible rate)] AS1100 Manual... -
Page 29: Advanced Configuration Commands
1xy = 134) 200 = Default format with gain/offset active 300 = Extended format with distance, signal, and temperature (distance gain/offset active) 301 = Extended format with distance, signal, Temperature, and speed (distance gain/offset active) Default 0 = Default format AS1100 Manual... -
Page 30: User Distance Offset - [S#Uof]
(see section 4.4.1) is set that allows for it. This command does not affect the analog output signal. Set Command Read Command Command s#uga+aaaaaaaa+bbbbbbbb s#uga Response g#uga? g#uga+aaaaaaaa+bbbbbbbb Sensor ID aaaaaaaa Gain factor numerator. bbbbbbbb Gain factor denominator. (Cannot be 0) Default Gain factor = 1 AS1100 Manual... -
Page 31: Informational Commands
Reads the firmware version of the sensor. Command s#sv Response g#sv+aaaabbbb Sensor ID aaaa Measuring module firmware version bbbb Interface firmware version 4.5.2 Serial Number [s#sn] Reads the serial number of the sensor. Command s#sn Response g#sn+aaaaaaaa Sensor ID aaaaaaaa Sensor serial number AS1100 Manual... -
Page 32: Quick Reference Tables
Configures measurement output format. 4.4.1 s#uo User Distance Offset Configures distance offset. 4.4.2 s#uof User Distance Gain Factor Configures measurement gain factor/multiplier. 4.4.3 s#uga Firmware Version Returns current firmware version 4.5.1 s#sv Serial Number Returns sensor serial number. 4.5.2 s#sn AS1100 Manual... -
Page 33: Error Codes
Error Codes Below is a table of error codes and suggestions for troubleshooting each error. If the troubleshooting suggestions do not resolve the error, please contact Acuity Technical Support. Table 8: Error Code Reference Code Description Troubleshooting This code denotes a sensor boot in the error None stack.
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