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PSU-BOB BT-100 ............52 OWERING THE GAUGE HEAD VIA A BREAK OUT BOX ................53 OSSIBLE ERROR MESSAGES ON POWERING ON THE GAUGE ................54 EASUREMENT MODES AND PARAMETERS ....................55 BJECT DETECTION SYSTEM CANBUS ....................57 COMMUNICATIONS ....................58 ROFIBUS COMMUNICATIONS ..........................58 ROFIBUS SOCKET SIGNALS ..........
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......................... 90 LEANING THE LASER WINDOW .....................90 ASIC TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................90 S LIT NO LASER LIGHT VISIBLE ........90 HE UNIT POWERS UP BUT THERE ARE NO READINGS OR ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED ........................90 HE MEASUREMENTS ARE ERRATIC ........................90 EYPAD BUTTONS DO NOT WORK ..................91 AUGE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS...
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Compliance with EMC directives was by the standards route. It is declared for and on behalf of Proton Products Ltd that the equipment specified below conforms to EC directives EMC: 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage: 2006/95/EC and Laser Safety BS EN 60825-1:2014.
LASER SAFETY PARAMETERS VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION AVOID EYE OR SKIN EXPOSURE TO DIRECT OR SCATTERED RADIATION CLASS IIIb LASER PRODUCT Proton Products SL series laser speed and length gauges emit laser radiation with the following parameters: Parameter Minimum Typical Maximum...
NTRODUCTION Proton Products InteliSENS™ SL Series of Non-Contact Laser Doppler Speed and Length gauges measure products that are made in a continuous process such as cable, pipe, steel, paper, plastic sheet, film and another product running continuously. Two laser beams The gauge uses two laser beams to create a laser Doppler fringe on the product surface.
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How it works The gauge is typically used to measure the speed (and therefore length) of strips, sheets and cables. The gauge emits two laser beams at a moving object and analyses the reflected light to obtain extremely accurate measurements. At the point where the laser beams cross, a pattern of light bars is projected onto the surface of the measured object.
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Two laser beams are emitted from the SLMKII gauge head. The measured product should be positioned at the point of convergence of the two laser beams. A Doppler light pattern is created on the product surface. Defects passing through this pattern generate a particular light frequency, which is detected by the SLMKII gauge head.
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Serial I/O Selectable RS232, RS485, RS422: Speed, Length, GR, (Status Indicators) CANbus Connects to Proton Products range of SiDI AiG2 & AiG3 indicators. Can be used to supply power to gauge head. Analogue output 0 - 10Vdc Scaleable output. Output based on Speed or on Good Readings 3x pulse outputs Opto-Isolated differential outputs.
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Mounting surface specification Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Mounting surface flatness (surface machined flat and even) 0.15 M5 mounting bolt torque SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 11...
SL MKII GAUGE OMPONENTS Gauge head The SL MKII gauge head contains a laser optical system and processing circuits which deliver extremely accurate measurements. The unit is housed in a solid aluminium case. Laser window and Switch for internal laser shutter When the SL MKII gauge is switched on, two laser beams come from the laser window and light is reflected by the measured object back into the laser window.
Display module • Connects via the RS-232 port. • Displays measured speed, length and preset length. • Provides setting of preset length and speed limits. Proton part number 00001MC970 AiG2-SL Display module • Connects via the CAN-bus port. • Displays measured speed and length.
CAN-bus cable for connecting the gauge to an AiG2 interface display unit • Available in 0.2, 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 50 and 60 m lengths. Name Length / m Proton part number SL_LN-AIG2-0002 00041CB902 SL_LN-AIG2-001 00041CB001 SL_LN-AIG2-005 00041CB005...
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Proton part number 00041MC730 DB25 Cable for connecting the gauge “INTERFACE” port to a PSU-BOB-SL, Terminal Strip-DIN or CS1G-SL • Available in 3, 5, 10, 20 and 30 m lengths. Name Length / m Proton part number SLMKII-BOB-003 00043MC021 SLMKII-BOB-005...
IRECTION SENSING FR Roller Direction Wheel • For connection to Proton SL / SL mkIIc gauges for direction sensing. • The roller is placed in contact with the object surface to detection direction of motion. Proton part number 00033MC060 ARQ-FR Reverse switch •...
For mounting gauges in high vibration environments. • M5 threaded stud screws into base of gauge. • M5 threaded hole for attaching to mounting surface. Proton part number Tripod Portable tripod and boom mount • Suitable for gauges that need to be moved from location to location e.g.
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Height adjustment range accommodates object diameters from 0.3 mm (0.012”) to 200 mm (7.88”). • Has 2 additional adjustment axes for aligning the Proton part number 00030MC140 SL Laser Guard PHA-1 Laser safety enclosure for PHA-1 (with side skirts) •...
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• Provides two adjustable cable / wire guides. • Adjustment range accommodates object diameters from 0.3 mm (0.012”) to 10 mm (0.393”). Proton part number 00020MC900 SL Laser Guard PHA-2 Laser safety enclosure for PHA-1 • Mounts to a PHA-2 to prevent accidental viewing of direct and reflected laser beams.
Factory installed option fitted inside the gauge. • Hot Object Filter Required when measured object temperature exceeds 600°C. Proton part number 00041MC225 Air wipe SLMKII • Provides a constant flow of clean air over the laser window to disperse dust, debris or steam.
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May be connected to an optional Centrifugal Fan Box (00046MC043) for enhanced air cooling, laser window cleanliness and humidity reduction. • May be used to enclose a SLX-BOX (00041MC540) for enhanced protection. Proton part number 00041MC640 SLX-BOX Harsh environment protection enclosure • Aluminium enclosure for harsh environment operation.
Cable for connecting the unified electrical connector of a SLX-BOX (00041MC540) enclosure to a BT-100 (00041MC350) power supply and break-out box. • Length: 100 m. Proton part number 00041CX100 ALIBRATION ACCESSORIES • SL Calibration Case Motorised aluminium calibration wheel mounted in a rugged aluminium frame carry case.
Fully unscrew the quick release screw. of the mounting frame. To re-install the quick change window assembly, follow the reverse of the removal procedure. Spare quick change window assemblies may be ordered using Proton part number: 00041MC243 LEANING PROCEDURE •...
Martonair) may be fitted downstream of the cooling outlet. Water or liquid cooling • WARNING: Do NOT attempt to water or liquid cool the gauge without prior consultation with Proton Products. • Proton Products can provide written instructions for cooling liquid specifications and temperatures.
SING THE GAUGE AS A STAND ALONE UNIT The gauge can be used as a stand-alone unit, with measurements being read from its digital display, an AiG2 or CDI4. The gauge can also be connected to a PLC, PC or other data system. PLC, PC ONNECTING THE TO A...
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Indicators and labels PWR: Gauge power Industrial bus i-BUS: communications (e.g. Profibus) CAN: CANbus communications EIP: EtherNET IP communications Good readings indicator Laser symbol: Laser power Gauge model and serial number label Serial number suffixes XXXXXX -PI = Standard configuration XXXXXX -PIA = Analogue XXXXXX -B...
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PWR: Gauge power LED status What LED status indicates Lit red Gauge is power ON Not lit Gauge is power OFF i-BUS: Industrial bus (e.g. Profibus comms) LED status What LED status indicates Lit green Industrial bus communication is online Lit red Industrial bus communication has failed No light...
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LASER: Laser status LED status What LED status indicates Indicator lit Laser diode is activated (Laser is on). Indicator not lit Laser diode is not activated (Laser is off). Indicator flashing EITHER: - Laser temperature is auto-adjusting - Laser shutter is closed, whilst laser diode is on SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 28...
NTERFACE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Profibus Special connector for simultaneous Profibus IN RS232; and Profibus OUT; RS422; Ethernet IP. RS485. Bluetooth DB9 connector DB9 connector antenna CANBUS communication; INTERFACE and POWER: DB9 connector DB25 connector Laser shutter switch Power supply override input Power supply also possible via Remote indicator: laser CAN/POWER connector;...
ASER SAFETY STANDARDS If your country or state has no regulations governing the safe use of lasers, Proton recommends that you follow the guidelines specified by the European standard: BS EN 60825-1:2007 “Safety of laser products. Part 1.
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Do not look directly into the laser beams If the human eye is exposed directly to the laser beam, a Class 3B (IIIb) laser is hazardous. This means that looking directly into the laser beam as it emerges from the gauge head is hazardous, but not looking at the laser spot on the measured product, unless the surface of the product has mirror-like reflectivity.
Do not use a dirty cloth to clean the laser window. • If the gauge head is not fitted with a cooling system (contact Proton Products for details), keep the unit away from very hot surfaces and areas. The standard gauge is designed for use in temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 45°C (113°F).
When the safety circuit is activated, the laser diode is powered on. Refer to the gauge set-up section for further details. Proton recommends the PSU-BOB power and interface unit, which provides a simple key-lock laser enable solution. See “Optional interfaces, displays, software and mains power supply’...
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Class 3B laser protective goggles, stamped with the optical density (OD) at the relevant wavelength for class 3B lasers. Note: only Proton-trained and approved engineers should be permitted to service the product. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d...
AUGE SET To set up the gauge for correct operation follow these steps: MOUNTING SURFACE Specification Minimum Typical Maximum Unit Mounting surface flatness (surface machined flat and even) 0.15 M5 mounting bolt torque EARTH - Correctly earth the gauge. PREPARE LASER ENABLE ACTIVATION CIRCUIT - Connect the LASER SHUTTER ENABLE switch to the laser shutter enable pins of the DB25 INTERFACE connector plug of the gauge.
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SET MEASUREMENT, INTERFACE AND OTHER PARAMETERS - Connect the power supply to the gauge, via the DB25 INTERFACE connector of the gauge. If using a PSU-BOB or similar interface, connect the power supply to the appropriate pins of that unit. (CONNECT OPTIONAL DISPLAY) - If using an optional display unit, such as the AiG2, AiG1 or CDI4, connect the display to the gauge head.
UP CONNECTIONS AUGE HEAD WITH DISPLAY Remote enable for internal laser shutter Contact input via INTERFACE connector on gauge head: pins 13 and 15 Pin 13: Laser shutter enable Pin 15: Digital ground (DGND) Remote enable for laser diode Contact input via INTERFACE connector on gauge head: pins 14 and 15 Pin 14: Laser diode enable Pin 15: Digital ground (DGND) Power supply...
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PC/PLC AUGE HEAD CONNECTED TO Remote enable for internal laser shutter Contact input via INTERFACE connector on gauge head: pins 13 and 15 Pin 13: Laser shutter enable Pin 15: Digital ground (DGND) Remote enable for laser diode Contact input via INTERFACE connector on gauge head: pins 14 and 15 Pin 14: Laser diode enable Pin 15: Digital ground (DGND) Power supply...
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PC/PLC BT-100 PSU-BOB AUGE HEAD CONNECTED TO Comms and power to gauge head from BT-100 or PXU-BOB Connect via cable provided. Remote enable for internal laser shutter Contact input via connector inside BT- 100 or PSU-BOB: pins 13 and 15 Pin 13: Laser shutter enable Pin 15: Digital ground (DGND) Remote enable for laser diode:...
PC/PLC BT-100 PSU-BOB: AUGE HEAD CONNECTED TO LASER SWITCH INACCESSIBLE If the laser shutter switch on the gauge head is inaccessible, it can be overridden by a contact connection via pins 1 and 6 of the CAN connector of the gauge: Contact input via CAN connector on gauge head: pins 1 and 6...
Product moves past the centre of the laser window, along its axis Gauge head points straight down at the product surface Contact your Proton Products agent for further advice on the correct alignment of the gauge. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d...
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(%) 0.25 -0.001 0.50 -0.004 0.75 -0.009 -0.015 -0.06 -0.14 -0.24 -0.38 -1.52 Contact your Proton Products agent for further advice on the correct alignment of the gauge. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 44...
If an SLMKII is NOT perpendicular to the laser axis, perhaps moving in an arc past the gauge, use guides to straighten the path of the product past the gauge head. Contact your Proton Products agent for further advice on the correct alignment of the gauge. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d...
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Distance from gauge to measured product The measured product should be 300 mm from the laser window of the SL MKII. The stand-off distances and depths of field for each SL MKII gauge head are as follows: Gauge head type Stand-off distance (distance from Depth of field laser window to measured product)
EPTH OF MEASUREMENT FIELD When the SL MKII gauge is powered on, the two red laser beams are directed at an angle, the centres of which cross at a point 150, 300, 600 or 1200 mm from the gauge head, depending on the gauge head type. When the SL is positioned at the optimum distance from the measured product, the two laser beams form a single red dot on the surface of the product.
MEASURING DIFFERENT OBJECT SHAPES AND MATERIALS BJECT TYPES Most continuously produced materials can be measured by the gauge, if the gauge is positioned and set up correctly. In certain cases, it may be necessary to make slight adjustments. The following are notes on various different materials with regard to measurement using the gauge.
BJECT SIZE Measured object smaller than laser spot When the object size is less than the spot width, then the reflectivity of the surface is particularly important. For example, an SL1525 gauge should be able to measure a bare, shiny copper wire down to 0.3 mm in diameter.
OWER SUPPLY TO THE GAUGE HEAD POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE The recommended voltage for the power supply is +24V. The DC power supply must be at least 18V. The maximum voltage is 30V. OWER CONSUMPTION If the gauge is used without an AiG2 display, power consumption is approximately 12W. If the AiG2 display is attached to the gauge head, total power consumption is about 18W.
OWER SUPPLY GROUND EARTH ALL INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY EARTHED There is an earth bolt on the gauge head, and this should be connected to earth via a 6mm cable for safety reasons. If a screened cable is being used for the gauge head power supply, the D-connector will connect the screen to the body of the gauge so the cable screen can be used as means to earth the gauge.
PSU-BOB BT-100 OWERING THE GAUGE HEAD VIA A BREAK OUT BOX A PSU-BOB unit supplies power to the gauge head via a DB25-to-DB25 connector. A BT-100 supplies power to the gauge head when housed in an SLX extreme casing. See the separate PSU-BOB and BT-100 breakout box manual for full details. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 52...
Check that the gauge case is not above 45 degrees Celsius: it is possible that external heat is making the laser diode too hot to operate effectively. Contact your Proton Products agent for information regarding cooling or heating the gauge case.
EASUREMENT MODES AND PARAMETERS The speed and length gauge has two operating modes (Normal measurement mode and Batch measurement mode) and a function mode, in which advanced functions can be viewed and altered. The default mode is Normal measurement mode. Setting gauge measurement modes and parameters The gauge has a wide range of measurement options to match a variety of measurement needs.
BJECT DETECTION SYSTEM Activation The object detection system can be activated or de-activated by the user, via the AiG2 (Measurement parameters menu) or via PC/PLC connected to the SL gauge head. Reaction time Maximum 1ms (leading edge and trailing edge) Leading edge Object first detected: After a maximum of 1ms, speed measurement is enabled Trailing edge...
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Object detection and Hold time When no object is detected, the Hold Time is NOT utilised. The Hold Time is utilised when (a) an object is detected and (b) a speed reading is not obtained, perhaps due to object surface defects. The Hold Time function is reactivated when speed measurement begins again (max 1ms after an object is detected) SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d...
Connecting the gauge to an external CANbus network. The gauge’s CAN socket is not normally used for any other purpose than communication with other Proton equipment, because the gauge uses a bespoke protocol, which is not compatible with the CAN open system.
ROFIBUS COMMUNICATIONS The DB9 male Profibus connector on the gauge head is If Profibus communications are labelled ‘PROFI/EIP/DEV,’ as shown below: successfully established, the i-BUS green LED flashes (on the body of the gauge head): ROFIBUS SOCKET SIGNALS (PROFI/EIP/DEV DB9 female socket on gauge head) Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3...
Any cables plugged into the Profibus connection socket should be fully screened cables. Profibus 'D' connectors are available which provide up to two cables and a bus termination network that is switched ON when only one cable is used. Contact Proton Products for further information. UMBER OF DECIMAL PLACES TO BE DISPLAYED It is possible to change the number of decimal places displayed for speed and length readings.
DeviceNET sub-D connectors are available which provide up to two cables and a bus termination network that is switched ON when only one cable is used. Contact Proton Products for further information. The resistance for the DeviceNET terminator is 120 Ohms, 0.5 Watt.
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The resistor should be fitted between the CANL and CANH signal (pins 3 and 8), i.e. one end on the white wire and the other end on the blue wire. The resistor should be fitted only when the gauge is at the start or at the end of the network: only when it is the first device or the last device in the network layout.
The line below ‘INDUSTRIAL BUS’ must read: Bus Type: Ethernet IP. Note that this is a read-only parameter. If not, contact your Proton Products agent. Gauge connected to PLC / PC via RS232 a. Check that DW20 (Communication Bus Type) is 3 (EtherNet/IP) Note that this is a read-only parameter.
Gauge connected to PLC / PC a. Check that DW21 (DHCP) is 0 (DHCP enabled) or 1 (DHCP disabled) Set IP, Subnet and Gateway values Gauge with AiG2 display unit a. Press the MENU button on the AiG2. b. Select COMMUNICATIONS from the main menu. c.
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Note that the data format is Little-endian, but if data is represented by 2 words (for example speed and length, then the data is in this format: Calculations of Average speed, Immediate Line Speed, Length value are made based on 4 bytes: Byte 0 Byte 1 Byte 2...
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Ethernet comms indicator led (on upper face of the gauge head) LED status What LED status indicates Yellow Ethernet IP communication is online No light No Ethernet IP communication SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 65...
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XAMPLES OF THERNET MASTER OUTPUT AND INPUT Example 1: Master writes value 10000 of preset length 1 to gauge: 39*256+16=10000 Master output data table (Dec value) Word DW[0] Byte 0 Byte 1 DW[1] Byte 2 Byte 3 DW[2] Byte 4 Byte 5 DW[3] Byte 6...
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Example 2: Master reads average speed and length from gauge: Master input data table (Dec value) Word DW[0] Byte 0 Byte 1 DW[1] Byte 2 Byte 3 Average speed (four bytes): DW[2] Dec: 00 00 23 237--Hex: 00 00 17 ED—>Dec: 6125 Average speed=61.25/100=61.25m/min (ft/min) DW[3] DW[4]...
To alter the contents of the industrial protocol comms page, follow these steps: 1. Connect the PC to the gauge head, via RS232, Ethernet TCP or Ethernet IP. 2. Run PCIS_SL software (contact your Proton agent for this GUI software) 3. On the main page, click the ‘Communication’ button (password: 65000) 4.
Maximum Unblocked on pin 25, 18-30V, typically 24V when 200mA using Proton PSU-BOB as power supply) REG. GND Ground Ground reference (not isolated from earth). Ensure that the cable shield is connected to this via the plug shield Shield connection.
OGIC INPUTS AND ELAY OUTPUTS Logic Pins 3, 4, and 5 of the DB25 female inputs: INTERFACE socket on the gauge head. Logic output Pin 15 (also called DGND) ground: Relay Pins 6 to 11 outputs: Laser Pin 13 (connect to PIN15(DGND) to shutter open open the shutter).
ELAY FUNCTION Program the functions of relays 1, 2 and 3. Note that options vary for Normal mode and Batch mode. Also, set the relay closure time in milliseconds. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 71...
OGIC INPUTS There are 3 general purpose inputs, and two extra dedicated to enabling the laser. Polarity INPUT FUNCTIONs AVAILABLE Active Low or Active High (Active High = open Logic input 1 Pin 3 = not connected) Reverse Direction (countdown) Active Low or Active Length hold High...
Pull down Pull up +15V +15V 5.1kΩ 5.1kΩ 820Ω From PLC Active High Logic Output 820Ω DGND DGND Pin 14, the laser enabling input, must be pulled to zero to switch on the laser diode. This input is required to meet the Class 3B laser regulations.
Direction setting (available only 0=count up, when no logic 1=count down input for direction) UNCTIONAL STATUS OF THE GAUGE HEAD The SLMKII gauge is, when powered on, in one status of 6: NORMAL Gauge is measuring speed, and counting length upwards. Gauge length values are reset to zero.
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TATUS OF PULSE ANALOGUE OUTPUTS WHEN THE CORRESPONDING GAUGE STATUS HAS BEEN ACTIVATED Gauge AiG2 PCIS PROFIBUS PULSE / ANALOGUE output Status NORMAL Speed=Normal Speed=Normal Speed=Normal O/P1=Normal Length=Normal Length=Normal Length=Normal O/P2=Normal O/P3_ =Normal Speed O/P3_ =Normal Length Aout=Normal NOTE: If quadrature mode is selected (combination of O/P1 and O/P2), there is a 90 phase...
ELAY CONTACT OUTPUTS There are 4 relay contact outputs. Each output is a normally open contact, so they are all open when the gauge head is switched on. OUTPUT CONNECTIONs PINs Status Gauge OK; or Relay contact 1 NO1 and COM1 Pins 6 and 7 Measuring speed;...
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RS232, RS422, RS485, and SSI communications Note that RS232, CANbus and Bluetooth are standard communications interfaces. Other communications options must be specifically ordered with the gauge. The DB9 female RS232/485 socket on the gauge head is labelled ‘RS232/485,’ as shown below: RS232 and RS422 connector signals (DB9 female connector on gauge head) Pin 1 RS422_A (OP+)
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Analogue output communications The analogue output and normal reference are on Pin designations: Analogue output pins 16 and 17 of the DB25 female INTERFACE Pin 16: Analogue output Pin 17: Analogue ground socket on the gauge head. Analogue output settings Output: Instant speed, average speed or Good readings Scaling: If ‘speed’...
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Scaling resolution: 1= 1 m/min [or 1= 1 m/min] Measurement units If the measurement unit is changed (for example from metres to feet or yards), the pulse and analogue outputs will be changed accordingly, but note that if Yd (yards) is selected, the pulse outputs are in pulses/feet and analogue output in feet/minute.
ULSE OUTPUTS The pulse outputs are on pins 18 to 23 of the Pin designations: Analogue output DB25 female INTERFACE socket on the SLMKII [Female DB25 INTERFACE socket on gauge head] gauge head. Pulse output power supply is on pins 1 & 2. Pin 1: POUT +V: Pulse output power supply input Pin 2: POUT GND: Pulse output ground (reference point for pulse outputs)
Both pulse outputs have a maximum frequency of 250kHz whilst maintaining an equal mark-space ratio. That is, the ratio between high and low is equal. Beyond 250k Hz, the ratio will be reduced. Contact Proton Products for advice, if your required frequency is above 250kHz. ULSE OUTPUTS AND LINE SPEED AVERAGING PERIOD If the Speed signal output response is ‘average speed’, then set the line speed averaging period.
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Pulse outputs set at different frequencies All three pulse outputs can be set at different frequencies (at frequencies independent of each other). Diagram: Normal and inverted wave forms of pulse output (P1, /P1; P2, /P2; P3, /P3) All 3 pulse outputs can be set at different frequencies. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 83...
UADRATURE PULSE OUTPUT ULSE OUTPUTS COMBINED All three pulse outputs can be set at different frequencies (at frequencies independent of each other) Pulse output 1 and Pulse output 2 combined to produce a quadrature output PULSE OUTPUT 1 P1: normal pulse signal /P1: inverse of P1 PULSE OUTPUT 2 P2: normal pulse signal (90...
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Pulse output 3 Note that pulse output 3 is always independent of pulse outputs 1 and 2 P3: normal pulse signal /P3: inverse of P3 Diagram: Wave forms of pulse output 3 (P3, /P3) ETTING PULSE OUTPUT OPTIONS Pulse output resolution Note that the resolution applies to each of the 3 outputs (i.e.
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Pulse output 3 as standard ‘pulses per unit length’ output Using the AiG2 display unit: Select the “Speed” option via the AiG2 display unit from the PULSE OUTPUT MODE screen. Using RS232 / Profibus Program bit DW0.6 (Mode of pulse output 3): to 0 [0 = Speed (pulse rate), 1 = Length (between pulses)] Pulse output 3 as ‘length between pulses’...
Pulse output scaling for pulse output 3 Note that scaling can be set for pulse output 3 will depend on the PULSE OUTPUT MODE of Pulse Output 3 being set to ‘pulse rate’ (pulses per unit length) or ‘length between pulses.’ Pulse output scaling for pulse output 3 (P3, /P3): pulse rate Using the AiG2 display unit: Select the “O/P3”...
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Diagram: P is the high level width of the pulse. P is the low level width. One pulse cycle = (P If set to 0 (zero) [default value], then a standard 50 / 50 pulse cycle (normal pulse) is output. The diagram below shows a standard pulse output with a pulse cycle of 1 second (500ms + 500ms = 1000ms) Diagram: standard output pulse: higher and lower levels are the same If a 50ms index output for Output 3 (Length) is required, set the O/P3 high level width to 50ms, and a...
ARTH CONNECTIONS CABLE SCREENS FFECTIVE EARTH CONNECTIONS Proton recommends that the gauge head have a separate earth wire of at least 6mm attached via the earth bolt. Earth bolt This earth wire should be in addition to the earth wire within the mains lead of the power supply.
ASIC MAINTENANCE CHECKS HYSICAL CONDITION OF THE GAUGE HEAD The physical condition of the input and output cables, the display head and keypad, the electrical adapter and the gauge case should be checked periodically. If you suspect that they are damaged, contact your supervisor immediately to discuss repair or replacement of the damaged parts.
AUGE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS To monitor the performance of the gauge head and ensure continuous, accurate performance, the gauge provides a range of performance indicators. : DW14) OOD READING PERCENTAGE UTPUT PARAMETER Icon on AiG2: The number of successful speed reading calculations per second as a percentage of 24000. A good reading of 50% therefore represents a figure of 12000 successful speed calculations per second.
UMMARY Performance Conditions Minimum Typical Maximum Unit indicator Long length (> 5 m) accuracy Good readings Short length (0 ~ 5 m) accuracy SL1525 SL3060 Signal-to-noise ratio SL6060 SL120120 Signal amplitude DC Signal level SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 92...
SL MKII CONNECTOR WIRING DIAGRAM DeviceNet Profibus Ethernet Shield LAN TX- +5V BUS LAN TX+ LAN RX- CAN_L B Line CAN_H A Line RS422_A LAN RX+ RS422_Y GND BUS +24V RS422_B RS422_Z GND_R +24V REG.GND CANH BEAM SHUTTER CANL SHUT_ENABLE SHUTTER LOCAL CONTROL LIN I/P +15VDC...
ERIAL COMMUNICATION DATA STANDARD Introduction This is used only to communicate between the gauge head and the other Proton modules; the customer has no control over the data on this bus. ROFIBUS The length gauge head is configured as a PROFIBUS slave. Its operation is totally independent of the CANBUS &...
Proton standard RS232 parameter access protocol This uses a protocol to access individual parameters or blocks of parameters and is typically used in a production line environment where the gauge is connected to a PLC or similar device. Notes - The parameters are split into ‘Input’ and ‘Output’ groups, the ‘Input’ parameters can be both read and written, and the ‘Output’...
‘O ’ EQUEST CONTINUOUSLY REPEATING VALUES FOR ONE OR A RANGE OF UTPUT PARAMETERS The repartition rate is the maximum possible and only limited by the data length and baud rate. The parameters must be consecutive when requesting multiple parameters. Request Format 1: Parameter number Carriage return...
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- Computer running Windows: PC or laptop with HyperTerminal or similar RS232 communication Procedure: The RS232 protocol must be set to PROTON protocol. This can be done through the SiDI-AIG2 display or the PCIS interface software. If running PCIS software via RS232 communication, the PCIS software must be closed within 3 seconds of changing the protocol, otherwise the PCIS software will force the RS232 protocol back to MODBUS again.
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The ‘Connect To’ window opens - Select the computer COM port used for this connection (if you are not sure, try COM1). - Click the OK button. The port properties window opens. - Adjust the parameters so that they are as follows: Bits per second: 9600 (this should be same as the baud rate as it displayed on the AIG2 display or the PCIS software: 9600 is recommended) Data bits:...
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10. In HyperTerminal, select File/Properties. 11. This window opens - Click on the ‘Configure...’ button, 12. This window opens In the Settings Tab, select the following options: Terminal Keys, Ctrl + H, Auto Detect, ANSI, 500. Click on the ‘ASCII Setup...’ button. SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d Page 105...
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15. Connect to the gauge: Click the ‘connect’ icon (connect icon), or select ‘Call’ from the Call menu If the connection is not working, try once more, and if problems persist, contact your Proton Products representative, or submit a service request via www.protonproducts.com...
3. When the Bluetooth window will appears, double click Search Devices, Search 4. Windows will search for Bluetooth devices. A device named PROTON SLAXXX should appear in the Bluetooth window. e.g. PROTON ‘SLA126’ SL Series Speed and Length Gauges Instruction Manual, issue 5d...
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Type in 1234 and then click OK. Enter ‘1234’ 7. The Bluetooth should now be paired and there should be a small sign on the PROTON SLAXXX icon, indicating a connection. Double click PROTON SLAXXX to enter the service window,...
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Double-click ‘SLAXXX 8. Double-click Search Services, Double-click ‘Search Services’ 9. After a while, a item named Bluetooth Serial Port(COMX) appears Right-click it and select Connect, Right-click ‘Bluetooth Serial (COMX)’ and Select ‘Connect’ 10. Windows now starts connecting to the SLMKII, the ‘Establishing a connection...’...
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1. When re-connecting to an SLMKII gauge via Bluetooth, Windows may request the key again (1234). 2. This procedure applies to all Proton InteliSENS SLMKII units. The passkey is the same for all units. However, to connect to a new gauge, even of the same type, the pairing operation must be repeated from the start.
May 2012 Access to DWs for Profibus, DeviceNET and EtherNET IP networks To disable access to input DW parameters that are not frequently changed, use the Proton PCIS Windows interface software, via the 'Communications' screen. Individual words (DWs) may be disabled so that only the required data is communicated across the network.
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DW1-11: - For Profibus, DeviceNET and EtherNET IP, only DW0.1 is accessible by default - Permanently accessible via RS232 Data Default Comments Unit Range/Remark value Decimal point position for -3~3 preset 1 & 2 Averaging Time 1= 5ms 1~1000 (5~5000ms) Hold time when no signal 1=1ms 1~5000 (1ms~5s)
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DW12 [DW12.15=1: logic input NOT compatible with SLMKI gauges] For Profibus, DeviceNET and EtherNET IP, only DW0.1 accessible by default Data Default Comments Range/Remark value 0=direction (count down); 1=length hold; 2=display hold; Function of logic input 1 3=speed hold; 4=total length reset; 5=batch length reset / End of reel;...
(‘S ’) AUGE TO COMMUNICATIONS MASTER OUTPUT LIST LAVE TO MASTER Parameters from Proton Products SL Message List v1.24. Updated 16 May 2012 INPUT protocol DWs accessible; Length (Protocol sending info to gauge) Profibus DeviceNET DW0 ~ DW15 16 Words...
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1=0.1m{ft}{yds} old format [DW12.15=1]; Total length / Batch length (batch ±200,000.0000 mode) 1=0.0001m{ft}{yds} new format [DW12.15=0]; 0~10 Not used 0= count up; Direction 1= count down Length hold 1= hold Display hold 1= hold Speed hold 1= hold Length reset 1= reset Not used DW10...
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