Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Contents Safety precautions .............................4 CE сompliance .............................4 Laser safety .............................4 3.1. Class 3B sensors ............................4 3.2. Class 3R sensors ............................5 3.3. Class 2 sensors ............................5 3.4. Class 1 sensors ............................5 General information .............................6...
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 12.1............................25 Modes of data transfer 12.2............................26 Configuration parameters 12.2.1. Data transmission rate via CAN interface ......................... 26 12.2.2. Identifiers ......................... 26 12.3............................26 Factory parameters table 12.4............................26 Format of transmitted data Description of CANopen interface .............................26...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Safety precautions · Use supply voltage and interfaces indicated in the sensor specifications. · In connection/disconnection of cables, the sensor power must be switched off. · Do not use sensors in locations close to powerful light sources.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 3.2. Class 3R sensors The sensors make use of a c.w. 660 nm (or 405 nm or 450 nm) wavelength semiconductor laser. Maximum output power is 4.8 mW. The sensors belong to the 3R laser safety class. The following warning label is placed on the laser body: The following safety measures should be taken while operating the sensor: ·...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series General information The sensors are intended for non-contact measuring and checking of position, displacement, dimensions, surface profile, deformation, vibrations, sorting and sensing of technological objects as well as for measuring levels of liquid and bulk materials.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Example of item designation when ordering RF603(BLUE)(L/ ).F-X/D(R)-SERIAL-ANALOG-IN-AL- (90X)(R)-M-H-P-B Symbol Description (BLUE) Blue (405/450 nm) laser option Laser safety class: L - Class 2, P - Class 3B Max. measurement frequency, kHz (2 or 10)
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Dimensions and mounting 8.1. Overall and mounting dimensions Overall and mounting dimensions of the sensors are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 2.1. Sensor package is made of anodized aluminum. The front panel of the package has two glass windows: one is output, the other for receiving radiation reflected from the object under control.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 8.2. Mounting of the sensors for mirror surface control Figure 4 shows the requirements for the mounting of the RF603-R-39/4 sensor for control of mirror objects and glass. The special mounting device is included into the shipping, Figure 5.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Connector #1 Model of the sensor Pin number Assignment 232-U/I-IN-AL Gnd (power supply) Gnd (common for signals) Power U+ 485-U/I-IN-AL Gnd (power supply) DATA+ DATA- Gnd (common for signals) Power U+ Connector №2 Model of the sensor...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Cable #2 Model of the Pin number Assignment Wire color sensor White-orange Orange White-green RJ-45 Green -CAN- free leads CAN_H White-orange CAN_L Orange Green Configuration parameters The nature of operation of the sensor depends on its configuration parameters (operation modes), which can be changed only by transmission of commands through serial port RS232 or RS485.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 10.3. Sampling period If the Time Sampling mode is selected, the ‘sampling period’ parameter determines the time interval in which the sensor will automatically transmit the measurement result. The time interval value is set in increments of 1 s.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series level, synchronization of the sensor is effected by combining AL lines (Fig. 6.2.). Using the parametrization program, one of the sensors should be set to the "Master" mode, and the rest - to the "Slave" mode.
Description of RS232 and RS485 interfaces Data exchange with the sensor is carried out over the RIFTEK or Modbus RTU protocols in binary format or in the ASCII format. The protocol and the data format are selected using the parametrization program.
Note. The network data communication protocol assumes the presence of a ‘master’ in the net, which can be a computer or other information-gathering device, and from 1 to 127 ‘slaves’ (RF603 Series sensors) which support the protocol. Each ‘slave’ is assigned a unique network identification code – a device address.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Byte Bits Description network address code of request MSG[0] lo lower tetrad of the 0th byte MSG[0] hi higher tetrad of the 0th byte MSG[1] lo lower tetrad of the 1st byte MSG[1] hi higher tetrad of the 1st byte 11.7.2.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series For example, for BR=460800 bit/s, Output rate = 9.4 kHz. 11.7.5. Request codes table Request Description Message Answer code (size in bytes) (size in bytes) Device identification — - device type - firmware version - serial number...
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 4*2400=9600 baud. Reserved Number of averaged values 1…128 (default — 1) Reserved Low byte of the sampling period 1) 10…65535 (default — 5000) The time interval in increments of 1 s with which sensor High byte of the sampling period automatically communicates the results on streaming request (priority of sampling = 0).
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 1st byte of Subnet Mask 2nd byte of Subnet Mask 3rd byte of Subnet Mask 0th byte of Source IP Address by default — C0A80003h = 192.168.0.3 1st byte of Source IP Address 2nd byte of Source IP Address...
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Byte Bits Value Description Network address Request code Answer ('slave'): Byte Bits Value Description Lower tetrad of the device type Higher tetrad of the device type Lower tetrad of the firmware version Higher tetrad of the firmware version...
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Answer ('slave'): Byte Value Description Lower tetrad of the 0th byte of the result value Higher tetrad of the 0th byte of the result value Lower tetrad of the 1st byte of the result value...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 11.8. Modbus RTU protocol (binary format) 11.8.1. Input Registers (Read only) Register / Address Description Example Device type Firmware version Serial number 19999 Base distance Measurement range Measured value 15894 11.8.2. Holding Registers (Read / Write)
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series The time interval in increments of 1 s with which sensor automatically communicates the results on streaming request (sampling mode = 0). 2) 1…65535 (default — 5000) Divider ratio of trigger input (sampling mode = 1).
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 11.9. ASCII format Data exchange with the sensor in ASCII format is carried out via the RS232 or RS485 interfaces. The command always consists of the request code (see the table below), followed by the symbols CR and LF. The description of commands and the structure of answers are given below.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series The time interval in increments of 1 s with which sensor automatically communicates the results on streaming request (priority of sampling = 0). 2) 1…65535 Divider ratio of trigger input (priority of sampling = 1).
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 12.2. Configuration parameters 12.2.1. Data transmission rate via CAN interface This parameter defines data transmission rate through AN interface in increments of 5000 bit/s. For example, the parameter value of 50 gives the transmission rate of 5000*50 = 250000 bit/s.
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Manufacturer 1008h const RF603 Manufacturer device name device name Time of requesting the sensor for operability 100Ch Guard time UI16 (Node Guard) in ms Life time Multiplier for calculating the response time in 100Dh factor...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Number of Number of elements objects 1st object UI32 const 60040020h Measurement 13.2. DS406 profile Index Subin Name Type* Attribut Default Description value 6004h Position Value UI32 Bits 0..15 - measurement Bits 16..23 - status word for measurement Bits 24..31 - not used...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 3 - laser switch OFF/ON. 2011h Time limit for UI16 3200 2…3200, specifies the limiting time of integration time integration by CMOS-array in increments of 1 2012h Method of 0 - averaging over a number of results;...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series low byte of the result of the 2nd measurement high byte of the result of the 2nd measurement status word for the 2nd measurement low byte of the result of the 168th measurement high byte of the result of the 168th measurement...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 15.1. Current output 4…20 mA The connection scheme is shown in the figure. The value of load resistor should not be higher than 500 Ohm. To reduce noise, it is recommended to install RC filter before the measuring instrument.
Window Parameterization program 16.1. Function The RF60 -SP software is intended for: 1) Testing and demonstration of work of RF603 series sensors. 2) Setting of the sensor parameters. 3) Reception and gathering of the sensor data signals. Download link: https://riftek.com/upload/iblock/fc7/rf60x_sp_30_04_21.zip 16.2.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series If the selected parameters correspond to the parameters of the sensor interface, the program will identify the sensor, read and display its configuration parameters: If connection is not established, a prompt window will appear asking to make the automatic search for the sensor: ·...
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 16.5. Connection via the Ethernet interface To receive data via the Ethernet interface: · Tick the Ethernet stream checkbox in the Ethernet tab. · If there are multiple sensors on the network, type a serial number of the sensor, from which you want to receive data, in the Serial number field.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 16.6. Connection via the ASCII interface Select File > Run the ASCII format: Use the emerged window to send commands: After closing the window, the sensor continues to work in the ASCII data format. To switch to the binary data format, click the Disable ASCII format button: RF603 [Revision 5.3.0] 30.04.2021...
To write to the register, select Write Single Register, specify the address and required value, then click Send. To change the protocol, write the value to register 39 (0 - RIFTEK protocol, 1 - ASCII format, 2 - MODBUS protocol).
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 16.8. Display, gathering and scanning of data Measurement result is displayed in digital form and in the form of oscillogram and is stored in the PC memory. · The number of points displayed along the X coordinate can be set in the Number of points in buffer window.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series RS232/RS485 Ethernet Analog outputs Setting of all configuration parameters of the sensor is possible with the help of the respective panel (Sensor configuration parameters): 16.9.2. Automatic data stream mode after power switch on By default, after the power supply is switched on, the sensor is waiting for the request result command.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 16.9.3. Saving parameters · All parameters are applied immediately after setting. · Perform testing of the sensor operation with new parameters. · To store new parameters in nonvolatile memory, execute File > Write to flash.
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Appendix 18.1. Protective housing Air-cooled protective housing can be used when operating sensor under conditions of elevated temperatures and high pollution levels. Overall and mounting dimensions of the housing are shown in Fig. 7. Basic requirements: ·...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series 18.2. Spray guard The spray guard is intended to reduce dirtying of the sensor windows. Overall dimensions are shown in Fig. 8 Figure 8 18.3. Laser spot size and the mounting space The laser spot dimensions for two device modifications (elliptical spot and round spot) as well as parameters characterizing required space for the passing of laser beams are given in the table and explained in Figure 9 (names: SMR –...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Figure 9 18.4. Connector mounting options Overall dimensions of a cable connector sensor are shown in Fig. 10 and Fig. 12, and mounting options for 90 degree connector are shown in Fig. 11 and Fig. 13.
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Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Figure 11 Figure 12 RF603 [Revision 5.3.0] 30.04.2021 Valid for sensors w ith serial numbers 19300 and higher...
Laser Triangulation Sensors. RF603 Series Figure 13 Warranty policy Warranty assurance for Laser Triangulation Sensors RF603 Series – 24 months from the date of putting in operation; warranty shelf-life – 12 months. Revisions Date Revision Description 20.04.2013 3.0.0 Starting document.
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