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T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction
Manual
Original Instructions
p/n: 217048 Rev. G
19-Aug-24
© Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction Manual Original Instructions p/n: 217048 Rev. G 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cordsets ........................................33 Configuration Tool......................................34 Chapter 9 Product Support and Maintenance Repairs ........................................35 Contact Us ........................................35 Banner Engineering Corp. Software Copyright Notice ..........................35 Banner Engineering Corp Limited Warranty..............................35 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3: Product Description

    FMCW radar detects moving and stationary objects • Adjustable sensing field—ignores objects beyond setpoint • Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output using the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Software • Sensing functions are immune to wind, fog, steam, and temperature changes and resistant to rain and snow •...
  • Page 4: T30R Overview

    The sensor can be configured with software, IO-Link, remote input wires, or push buttons to sense objects up to a page 4 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: T30R Features And Indicators

    On: The signal strength is greater than 4× the user-selected signal strength threshold. Output LEDs Indicate that a target is present within the taught range and the signal strength is above the required signal strength threshold. 19-Aug-24 page 5 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6: Banner Measurement Sensor Software

    T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction Manual Product Description Banner Measurement Sensor Software Use the Banner Measurement Sensor software to: • Quickly configure the sensor • Easily monitor device status via the software • Visualize the application in real-time • Make adjustments to sensor settings on the fly For more information, visit www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Installation Instructions

    Check the device alignment, aiming it near parallel to, or down towards, the ground. If aiming at a target, alignment and signal strength can be checked via the red Signal Strength LED or the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Software.
  • Page 8: T30R Wiring

    5 = Gray (Connect for use with remote input or bk (4) D1_Out/IO-Link Load Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software) wh (2) Load D2_Out gy (5) Input * Push-Pull output. User-configurable PNP/NPN setting. page 8 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Getting Started

    Navigate to and open the downloaded file. Click Install to begin the installation process. Depending on your system settings, a popup window may appear prompting to allow the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software to make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
  • Page 10: Software Overview

    T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction Manual Getting Started Software Overview Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output using the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software and Pro Converter Cable. Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Software Navigation toolbar—Use this toolbar to connect to the sensor, to save or load a configuration, or to reset to factory defaults Live Sensor Data and Legend—Shows the signal strength versus distance for the connected sensor, as well as...
  • Page 11: Chapter 4 Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Workspace

    Save a configuration to a desired location for future use. Reset Frequently Used Settings Resets the software settings without changing the configuration of the attached sensor. Exit Exit the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software. From the Sensor menu, the following options are available: Connect Connect to the sensor.
  • Page 12: Summary Pane

    Strongest Target—Output responds to the target with the highest signal strength that is over the signal strength threshold. Nearest Target—Output responds to the nearest target that is over the signal strength threshold. page 12 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13: Analog Tab

    Increasing the averaging improves repeatability but increases the total response speed. The default is 1. The filter can be set to 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, or 128. The total response time is shown under Response Time. 19-Aug-24 page 13 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14: Discrete 1 Tab

    Switch Point: Set a single switch point for the output to change. Window: Define two setpoints to create window limits. Complementary: Output 2 will be the opposite of Output 1. Pulse Pro/PFM: Pulse Pro/PFM output to interface with Banner lights or a PLC with Pulse Frequency Modulated (PFM) inputs. Distance Settings Available when Output Mode is set to Switch Point or Window.
  • Page 15: Live Sensor Data Controls

    50 Hz or 650 Hz (user defined in the software) represents a loss of signal condition where there is no target or the target is out of range. This output can be tied directly to a number of Banner lights for visual feedback without the need for a controller.
  • Page 16: Chapter 5 Configuring A Sensor

    (0 V DC) with a remote switch connected between the wire and ground. The remote input wire is disabled by default. Pulse the remote input wire 10 times or use the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software to enable the feature. After enabling the remote input feature, pulse the remote input according to the...
  • Page 17 The length of the individual programming pulses is equal to the value T: 0.04 seconds ≤ T ≤ 0.8 seconds. Exit remote programming modes by setting the remote input Low for longer than 2 seconds or by waiting for 60 seconds. 19-Aug-24 page 17 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 18 SPt Background Teach SPt Object Teach Window Teach Sensitivity Selection Speed Selection Fast Medium Slow Target Selection Mode Nearest Target Strongest Target Reset to Factory Defaults Enable/Disable Remote Teach page 18 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19: Remote Teach

    Configuring a Sensor T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction Manual NOTE: If a factory reset is performed through the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Software, the remote input wire becomes disabled (factory default setting). If the sensor is returned to factory defaults by using the remote input wire, the input wire remains enabled and the rest of the settings are restored to factory defaults.
  • Page 20 Use Speed Selection to set the speed of the sensor. Access Speed Selection. Action Result Four-pulse the remote input. The green power LED flashes slowly. Select the desired speed. page 20 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21: Push Button Configuration

    This can be done by teaching two separate points or the same point twice. For more information on the Teach modes, see "Remote Setup" on page 19. If other changes to the configuration are needed, use either the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration Software or the remote input.
  • Page 22: Reset The Sensor To Factory Defaults

    To reset using the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software, go to Sensor › Factory Reset. The sensor indicators flash once, the sensor is reset back to the factory default settings, and a confirmation message displays.
  • Page 23 Normally Open Normally Open Normally Open Normally Open On Delay 0 ms 0 ms 0 ms 0 ms Off Delay 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 500 ms 19-Aug-24 page 23 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 24: Using Measurement Hold Example

    Output Measurement (green lines) holds its value for the Hold Time. After the 1 second Hold Time expires, the Output Measurement and Max Distance Change thresholds are updated based on the next Raw Measurement value. page 24 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 25: Chapter 6 T30R Specifications

    150 mm (6 in) PUR-jacketed cable with an M12 quick Reference target with RCS = 1m². disconnect Repeatability < 10 mm at Excess Gain < 10×. Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset 19-Aug-24 page 25 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 26: Fcc Part 15 Class A For Intentional Radiators

    Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. page 26 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 27: Industry Canada Statement For Intentional Radiators

    500 MB Available USB port Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. IMPORTANT: Administrative rights are required to install the Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software. 19-Aug-24 page 27 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28: T30R Dimensions

    Use the Beam Width versus Distance chart to understand where corresponding objects can be detected. Adjusting the signal strength threshold also affects the beam pattern when the target is constant. page 28 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 29 Weak Object (Radar cross section = 1 m 2 ) 1000 1000 1500 Distance (m) Distance (m) The 15 m to 25 m region only applies to the T30R-1515-L model. 19-Aug-24 page 29 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 30 Signal Strength Threshold = 3 Signal Strength Threshold = 5 Distance (m) Distance (m) For the most reliable detection, the target should be larger than half of the beam width. page 30 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 31: Chapter 7 Update The Software

    1, above, to update the software. Navigate to and open the file BannerMeasurementSensorSoftwareInstaller.exe. Depending on your system settings, a popup window may appear prompting to allow Banner Measurement Sensor Configuration software to make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
  • Page 32: Chapter 8 Accessories

    Mount to a flat surface, such as a wall, with the sensor pointing up or down 4 X Ø6.0 • Mount on the top of a plastic tank to measure the level from outside the tank • 12-gauge stainless steel Ø31 19-Aug-24 page 32 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 33: Cordsets

    5-Pin M12 Female to M12 Male Flat Junction Splitter Cordsets Model Trunk (Male) Branches (Female) Pinout (Male) Pinout (Female) CSB-M1251M1251B 0.3 m (0.98 ft) 0.3 m (0.98 ft) Continued on page 34 19-Aug-24 page 33 of 37 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
  • Page 34: Configuration Tool

    NOTE: The splitter in the PRO-KIT has two male and one female connectors. The CSB-M1251M1251B splitter has one male and two female connectors. Use the CSB-M1251M1251B to connect the sensor to power and a one of the Banner Pro lights with the Pulse Pro output. Configuration Tool...
  • Page 35: Chapter 9 Product Support And Maintenance

    Banner minimum systems requirements. The above limitations apply even if Banner and its affiliates and channel partners have been advised of the possibility of such damages. This Agreement sets forth the entire liability of Banner, its affiliates and your exclusive remedy with respect to the software use.
  • Page 36 T30R R-GAGE® Sensor Instruction Manual Product Support and Maintenance For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents. page 36 of 37 19-Aug-24 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved.
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