6.5
Operating optical reader with external ring light
You can operate the optical reader with the external ring lights. Note that when operating a
SIMATIC MV500 with an external ring light, the power supply may not be provided via a
communication module.
Connecting cables
Note
Use the "Strobe" output signal to operate external ring lights
You can operate external ring lights using the "Strobe" output signal. The strobe signal is
high active. The "high active" time corresponds to the on-load factor of the external ring light.
If you use an optical reader with an external lighting unit in your application, wire up your
application according to the following wiring diagrams.
①
②
③
④
⑤
Figure 6-11
SIMATIC MV500
Operating Instructions, 05/2019, C79000-G8976-C494-02
External ring light
External ring light holder
SIMATIC MV500 optical reader
Power IO RS232 cable
Connecting cable external ring light
Connection and wiring for external ring light
6.5 Operating optical reader with external ring light
Connection
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