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  • Page 1 RC100/120 LED Lighting Controllers Issue 003 User manual www.gardasoft.com...
  • Page 2 Deliberate acts of endangerment and vandalism are not covered by this document and must be considered by the installer. While care has been taken in the preparation of this document Gardasoft Vision Ltd and Gardasoft Products Ltd will not accept any liability for consequential loss of any kind except those required by law.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RC1xx - User Manual Contents Getting started RC1xx features - a summary Safety precautions Heat Electrical General Installation guidance (disclaimer) Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Hitze Elektrik Allgemeines Haftungsausschluss Mesures de sécurité Chaleur Électricité Général Clause de non-responsabilité Mounting the RC1xx Environmental considerations Connecting the RC1xx Power Lighting output Trigger input...
  • Page 4 RC1xx - User Manual 10.2.1 Startup 10.2.2 Setting the light rating 10.2.3 Setting up continuous output 10.2.4 Setting up switched output 10.2.5 Setting up pulsed operation 10.2.6 Setting time periods 10.2.7 Setting the internal trigger timer 10.2.8 Using the key lock 10.2.9 Viewing the trigger status 10.2.10 Viewing the output current...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    RC1xx features - a summary The RC1xx product is a single channel LED lighting controller for use in machine vision applications. It can deliver 1A for the RC100 and 2A for the RC120in pulse mode. The RC120 has Ethernet connectivity and may be controlled through a web portal.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    RC1xx - User Manual Safety precautions Read this before using the RC1xx. Always observe the following safety precautions. If in doubt, contact Gardasoft Vision Ltd. The following symbols are used in this guide: Warning: Read the instructions to understand the possible hazards.

  • Page 7: Installation Guidance (Disclaimer)

    This information is for guidance only. Installers must perform their own risk assessment specific to each installation. While Gardasoft Vision Ltd has taken every care in the preparation of this advice, Gardasoft Vision Ltd and Gardasoft LLC accept no liability for damages of any kind except those required by law.

  • Page 8: Sicherheitsvorkehrungen

    Sicherheitsvorkehrungen Bitte lesen Sie dieses Dokument, bevor Sie die RC1xx verwenden. Beachten Sie immer die folgenden Sicherheitshinweise. Bei Fragen wenden Sie sich an Gardasoft Vision Ltd. Die folgenden Symbole werden in dieser Anleitung verwendet: Warnung: Lesen Sie die Anleitung, um mögliche Gefahrenquellen zu verstehen.

  • Page 9: Allgemeines

    Diese Angaben dienen lediglich der Orientierung. Der Monteur muss für jede Installation eine eigene spezifische Risikobewertung durchführen. Gardasoft Vision hat bei der Zusammenstellung dieser Empfehlungen größtmögliche Sorgfalt walten lassen. Gardasoft Vision und Gardasoft LLC übernehmen über das gesetzlich erforderliche Maß hinaus keine Haftung für Schäden aller Art.

  • Page 10: Mesures De Sécurité

    RC1xx - User Manual Mesures de sécurité Veuillez lire la notice avant d’utiliser le RC1xx. Respectez toujours les mesures de sécurité qui suivent. En cas de doute, contactez Gardasoft Vision Ltd. Les symboles suivants sont utilisés dans ce manuel: Attention: Lisez les consignes afin de bien comprendre les dangers encourus.

  • Page 11: Général

    Ces informations sont seulement à titre indicatif. Les installateurs doivent établir leur propre évaluation de risques pour chaque installation. Gardsoft Vision a préparé minutieusement ces conseils, mais Gardasoft Vision et Gardasoft LLC déclinent toute responsabilité concernant les dommages de toute nature à l’exception de ceux requis par la loi.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Rc1Xx

    RC1xx - User Manual Mounting the RC1xx Environmental considerations Mount the RC1xx unit vertically or horizontally on the DIN rail to allow the display to be read easily. If the average output power exceeds 15W, the RC1xx must be mounted vertically to allow air to pass through it.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Rc1Xx

    RC1xx - User Manual Connecting the RC1xx Refer to Section 11.1, Specifications and ratings for the ratings of the connections. The RC1xx's connections are shown below (an RC120 is illustrated): Power Any power supply derived from mains electricity must have a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) output.

  • Page 14: Trigger Input

    RC1xx - User Manual Trigger input The trigger input is a Smart Input; it accepts a range of trigger sources with minimal extra circuitry. Refer to Section 7, General description for further information. Note: The Smart Input is not isolated, it is ground referenced to the power supply negative connection.

  • Page 15: Ethernet (Rc120)

    RC1xx - User Manual Ethernet (RC120) The RJ45 connector fitted to the RC120 requires a straight-through cable to connect to a network switch, hub or router. The connection is 10Base-T and operates at 10MBits per second. Connectors (general) The connectors required to mate with the RC1xx controller’s connectors are as follows: Connector Description...

  • Page 16: General Description

    50ms is ignored as the duty cycle would be greater than 20%. The RC100 pulsed current cannot exceed 1.0A, so for a lighting rating of 0.1A, 1000% brightness is possible. For 0.25A lighting rating the maximum brightness is 400%.

  • Page 17: Triggering

    RC1xx - User Manual Triggering Trigger pulses should have a minimum pulse width of 2µs. You can set the sense of the RC1xx trigger input. Do this by setting the P flag from the front panel (see Section 10.2, Front panel commands), the web page (see Section 9, Webpage configuration (RC120)) or the RE command (see...

  • Page 18: Internal Trigger

    RC1xx - User Manual NPN signal You can connect an NPN open collector drive to the RC1xx's input. Use the connections shown opposite. If the P flag is set to ‘1’ the RC1xx output turns on when the driving transistor turns on. To reverse this, set the P flag to ‘0’.

  • Page 19: Safesense

    RC1xx has been power-cycled. For further information on this feature, see the application note, APP936 – SafeSense Technology, available from www.gardasoft.com/Downloads/. SafePower The RC1xx's SafePower needs no intervention from the user for its operation.

  • Page 20: Fault Detection

    RC1xx - User Manual Fault detection The RC1xx can detect a range of errors when connected to a light. The displayed error codes are shown below with their reasons. Error Reason Internal power dissipation is too high. Output turned off. Output current to lighting is too low.

  • Page 21: Ethernet Address (Rc120)

    DHCP server. Otherwise the TR-RC has a fixed IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address. DHCP mode or the IP address can be set or read using the GardasoftMaint program available from www.gardasoft.com/Downloads. The GardasoftMaint window is shown below: —...

  • Page 22: Dhcp

    RC1xx - User Manual GardasoftMaint allows you to view the controllers on your network, change their IP addresses and upgrade their firmware if it becomes necessary. In the messaging section of GardasoftMaint, you can communicate with your controller using the commands explained in Section 10, Configuration commands.

  • Page 23: Webpage Configuration (Rc120)

    RC120's webpages. You can also type the controller’s IP address (displayed in GardasoftMaint) into your web browser, which will display the Main page. GardasoftMaint software is available from www.gardasoft.com/Downloads. Main page The main page (shown below) is the first to open when you access the RC120's web pages.

  • Page 24: Configuration Page

    RC1xx - User Manual Configuration page The configuration page allows you to set up the lighting parameters, view the light data, and view the measurements the RC120 makes during operation. You can set the mode (continuous, pulsed, or switched), the light's brightness and pulse settings.

  • Page 25: General Setup Page

    RC1xx - User Manual General setup page On the general setup page (shown below), you can set a password for the RC120 and send it commands. Refer to Section 10, Configuration commands for the commands you can use to operate the RC120. —...

  • Page 26: Configuration Commands

    LED datasheet. The current rating can be set from 0.01A to 1A for the RC100 and 0.01A to 2.0A for the RC120 in steps of 0.01A. The voltage rating can be set from 12V to 24V in steps of 1V.
  • Page 27 RC1xx - User Manual rating. The firmware version number is then displayed, for example and then the unit is ready for operation. When the RC1xx is not being configured, the display shows the status of the lighting output as shown below: The RC1xx displays an error if a light is connected but no rating specified.

  • Page 28: Setting The Light Rating

    RC1xx - User Manual 10.2.2 Setting the light rating Press and hold SEL for 1 second and follow the keystrokes below: CH1 is displayed. Use the p and q but- tons to scroll to rAt. Press the SEL button. Use the p and q buttons to select the method you require to set the rating of the light: Cur for current and Vol for voltage.

  • Page 29: Setting Up Switched Output

    RC1xx - User Manual 10.2.4 Setting up switched output Press and hold SEL for 1 second and follow the keystrokes below: CH1 is displayed. Press the SEL button. Use the p and q buttons to select SOn (Other options displayed are SPu and SCo).

  • Page 30: Setting Time Periods

    RC1xx - User Manual dEL is displayed. Press the SEL button to set up the pulse delay time. Refer to Setting time periods. Press the SEL button. PUL is displayed. Press the SEL button to set up the pulse width. Refer to Setting time periods. Press the SEL button.

  • Page 31: Setting The Internal Trigger Timer

    RC1xx - User Manual E-2 is displayed. Press the SEL button to enter times values from 10ms to 5s. Use the p and q buttons to select the required value in steps of 10ms. Press the SEL button. Use the p and q buttons to scroll to E-3 to enter time values from 1ms to 999ms.

  • Page 32: Using The Key Lock

    RC1xx - User Manual 10.2.8 Using the key lock You can lock the RC1xx front panel keypad so unauthorised users cannot change the configuration. To do this you can set a numeric code from 0 to 255, which provides moderate protection. To lock the keypad, press and hold SEL for 1 second and follow the keystrokes below: CH1 is displayed.

  • Page 33: Viewing The Trigger Status

    RC1xx - User Manual 10.2.9 Viewing the trigger status You can view the trigger input status and whether the light is pulsing when the TR-RC is set to pulse or switched mode. To do this, press and hold is displayed. Use the p and q keys to scroll to SEL for I second and and press SEL.

  • Page 34: Ethernet Commands (Rc120)

    Ethernet commands (RC120) You can configure the RC120 through the Ethernet connection using UDP or TCP/IP. You can download GardasoftMaint from www.gardasoft.com/Downloads, which allows you to send commands to configure your RC120. 10.3.1 Ethernet communication Commands sent in UDP or TCP/IP from a computer to the RC120 must be sent to destination port 30313.
  • Page 35 RC1xx - User Manual separating them with and adding the > prompt after the final <LF><CR> command reply. All commands comprise a code of two letters followed by any parameter necessary. All spaces in the command are ignored. Numeric parameters are separated by a comma (,). Time periods are specified in milliseconds by default, but you can add ‘s’, ‘ms’, or ‘us’...

  • Page 36: General Commands

    RC1xx - User Manual 10.3.3 General commands Any changes you make using Ethernet commands are not saved permanently until you send the AW command. Report the RC120 firmware version This command returns the firmware version ruining on the RC120. For example, typing: VR returns RC120 (HW101) V001 Set the rating of a light...
  • Page 37 RC1xx - User Manual Set switched mode This command sets the output to switched mode and allows the brightness to be set: RW1,s Where: s = brightness setting in percent (0 to 999). Set the option flags This command sets the flags for error detection, trigger sense, and SafeSense: RE1,m Where the following code applies:...
  • Page 38 RC1xx - User Manual Clear configuration This command clears the configuration and lighting ratings, and turns the output off. The results of any VL, RS, RW, RU, RT, RE, RP, TT, and AW commands are cleared. Show configuration This command shows the configuration of the RC120. Type in: A typical reply to this command might be: CH1,MD0,S50.0,0.0,DL1.000ms,PU1.000ms,RT 0.0us,IP1,FL0,CS0.000A,RA0.000A...
  • Page 39 RC1xx - User Manual Simulate an input trigger This command simulates an input trigger. If the RC120 is in pulse mode, it pulses the output once. Enable Ethernet messages This command enables or disables Ethernet messages. Type in: Where: m = 0 to disable Ethernet messages, and m = 1 to enable Ethernet messages.

  • Page 40: Command Summary

    RC1xx - User Manual Disable the keypad You may find it necessary to lock the front panel keypad to prevent any unauthorised changes to the settings to the RC120. To disable the keypad, type in the following command: KBd,c Where: d = 0 to enable the keypad.
  • Page 41 RC1xx - User Manual Command Example Effect KB1,23 Disable the keypad buttons on the front panel. Set the unlock code to 23. Generate one trigger pulse. Show the unit's configuration details. — —...

  • Page 42: Rc1Xx Reference Information

    RC1xx - User Manual RC1xx reference information This section of the user manual contains information about the RC1xxT’s specification, ratings and restrictions, and event and error codes. 11.1 Specifications and ratings RC100 RC120 Ethernet and User interface Pushbutton pushbutton Output channel One constant current output with SafeSense Up to 1.0A continuous...

  • Page 43: Restrictions

    The maximum delay from the trigger input changing state to the output current switching on or off is 100µs. The maximum output current is 1A for the RC100 and 2A for the RC120. 11.2.3 Pulse mode The maximum pulsed output current is 1A for the RC100 and 2A for the RC120.
  • Page 44 RC1xx - User Manual Pulse output TR-RC120 TR-RC122 current 0.5ms max pulse width > 7A Not applicable 3.5% max duty cycle — —...

  • Page 45: Event Codes

    RC1xx - User Manual 11.3 Event codes On receipt of a GT1 command, event messages are sent by the RC120 over its Ethernet link when a light is connected or an error occurs. The message format is: Evt1,<event code> Some event codes are displayed on the RC1xx’s front panel; these are shown in red.

  • Page 46: Error Codes

    RC1xx - User Manual 11.4 Error codes Some error codes are displayed on the RC1xx’s front panel; these are shown in red. Error Reason number Err 1 A parameter value is invalid. Err 2 Command not recognised. Err 3 A numeric value is in the wrong format. Err 4 Wrong number of parameters.
  • Page 47 RC1xx - User Manual Error Reason number Err, 40, 41, Fatal error: The unit is outputting more current than expected. Err 42, The output current is too high. Err 43, The requested output current requires too high a voltage. Err 44, The RC1xx is too hot.
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