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Inxpect Value Line
Instruction manual
v1.0 - EN
Original instructions
WARNING! Anyone who uses this system must read the instruction manual to ensure safety. Read
and adhere to the "Safety information" chapter in its entirety before using the system for the first
time.

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  • Page 1 Inxpect Value Line Instruction manual v1.0 - EN Original instructions WARNING! Anyone who uses this system must read the instruction manual to ensure safety. Read and adhere to the "Safety information" chapter in its entirety before using the system for the first...
  • Page 2 Transferring the document on websites or other electronic systems. Copying contents without any modification and stating Inxpect SpA as copyright owner. Inxpect SpA reserves the right to make modifications or improvements to the relative documentation without prior notice. Requests for authorizations, additional copies of this manual or technical...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10. Maintenance 10.1 Planned maintenance 10.2 Extraordinary maintenance 11. Technical references 11.1 Technical data 11.2 Terminal blocks and connector pin-outs 11.3 Electrical connections 11.4 Configuration application parameters Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 4 11.5 Digital input signals 12. Appendix 12.1 System software 12.2 Disposal 12.3 Service and warranty Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 5: Glossary Of Terms

    Output signal (dual channel) that describes the monitoring status of the detection fields belonging to group 2. Detection warning 1 Output signal (single channel) that describes the monitoring status of detection field 1. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 6 The system for which the dangerous area is monitored. Monitored area Area that is monitored by Inxpect Value Line. It is composed of detection field 1 (e.g. used as alarm area) and detection field 2 (e.g. used as warning area) of all the sensors.
  • Page 7 Area of the field of view where detection or not of a moving object/person depends on the characteristics of the same object itself. Vertical angular coverage Property of the field of view that corresponds to the coverage on the vertical plane. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 8: This Manual

    This manual explains how to integrate Inxpect Value Line for safeguarding machinery operators and how to install it, use it and maintain it safely. The functioning and safety of the machinery to which Inxpect Value Line is connected is out of the scope of this document.
  • Page 9: Safety

    Restart signal: it enables the control unit to switch to ON-state the outputs related to all the detection fields with no motion detected. It can be performed: using single channel inputs/OSSDs using dual channel inputs/OSSDs Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 10: Improper Use

    WARNING! only for Stop signal, Restart signal and Muting. Any fault on the sensors or the control unit brings the system to the safe state and makes the additional functions unavailable. Inxpect Value Line is suitable for protecting the human body in the following scenarios: dangerous area protection indoor and outdoor applications 2.1.5 IMPROPER USE...
  • Page 11: Conformity

    IEC/EN 61010-1: 2010 EN IEC 61000-6-2:2019 2.2.2 CE The manufacturer, Inxpect SpA, states that Inxpect Value Line complies with the 2014/53/EU directive. The full EU Declaration of Conformity text is available on the company's website: https://www.inxpect- tj.com/downloads.html Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 12: Get To Know Inxpect Value Line

    Serial number 3.1 Inxpect Value Line 3.1.1 Definition Inxpect Value Line is an active protection radar system that monitors the dangerous areas of machinery. 3.1.2 Special features Some of the special features of this protection system are the following: up to two detection fields to signal proximity or prepare the machinery for stopping...
  • Page 13: Main Components

    3.  Get to know Inxpect Value Line 3.1.3 Main components Inxpect Value Line is composed of a control unit and up to six sensors. The system application allows system operation configuration and checks. 3.1.4 Control unit - sensor communication The sensors communicate with the control unit via CAN bus using diagnostic mechanisms.
  • Page 14: System Status Leds

    When using digital inputs, it is mandatory that the additional SNS input "V+ (SNS)" is connected to 24 V DC and that the GND input "V- (SNS)" is connected to the ground to perform the correct input diagnostic. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 15: Input Functions

    3.  Get to know Inxpect Value Line 3.3.2 Input functions The function of each digital input must be programmed through the Inxpect Safety application. The available functions are the following: Stop signal: additional function, which manages a specific signal to force all the outputs (detection signals and detection warnings) to OFF-state.
  • Page 16: Control Unit Outputs

    3.  Get to know Inxpect Value Line Per default, the filter is disabled. It can be activated through the Inxpect Safety application (Settings > Advanced > Stop signal debounce filter). 3.3.6 SNS input The control unit is provided with an SNS input (high logic level (1) = 24 V) needed to check the correct functioning of the inputs.
  • Page 17: Output Configurations

    3.4.4 Dual channel output configuration The dual channel output is automatically managed by the Inxpect Safety application and it only matches the single OSSD outputs as follows: OSSD 1 with OSSD 2 OSSD 3 with OSSD 4 3.4.5 Restart feedback signal option settings...
  • Page 18 The test is performed with the idle signal periodically pulsed to 0 V to detect short-circuits to either 0 V or 24 V. The pulse duration at 0 V (T ) can be set at 300 μs or 2 ms through the Inxpect Safety application (Settings > Digital Input-Output > OSSD Pulse width).
  • Page 19: Sensors

    Send the motion detection signal to the control unit through CAN bus. Signal to the control unit through CAN bus the failures or faults detected on the sensor during diagnostics. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 20: Inxpect Safety Application

    3.6.4 User levels These are the functions available for each user level: Observer Expert Engineer Admin Service* Read system configuration Validation Download log files Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 21 Technical support and maintenance Debug and statistical information Note*: Service user can be enabled/disabled by the administrator. Since only Inxpect technicians are allowed to access as Service, the Service user is protected by an activation code. 3.6.5 Main menu Page...
  • Page 22: System Configuration

    3.7 System configuration 3.7.1 System configuration The control unit parameters have their own default values that can be modified via the Inxpect Safety application (see "Configuration application parameters" on page 91). When a new configuration is saved, the system generates the configuration report.
  • Page 23: Functioning Principles

    Motion speed Inclination All these factors have been analyzed for a human body during the validation of Inxpect Value Line and cannot lead to a dangerous situation. These factors may occasionally influence the behavior of the system causing spurious activation of the protective function.
  • Page 24: Detection Fields

    4.  Functioning principles 4.1.5 Interference with pacemakers or other medical devices Radiation from Inxpect Value Line does not interfere with pacemakers or other medical devices. 4.2 Detection fields 4.2.1 Introduction The field of view of each sensor can be composed of up to two detection fields. Each of the two detection fields has a dedicated detection signal.
  • Page 25 S188A is a single target sensor. This means that when a target is detected in detection field 1 of a sensor, detection field 2 becomes temporarily blind. In the Inxpect Safety application, click on Settings > Advanced > Detection field dependency to set the dependency mode of the detection fields.
  • Page 26: Protective Functions

    When the system does not detect motion anymore, the OSSD outputs remain in OFF-state for the time set in the parameter. The T  value can be set from 0.1 s to 60 s. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 27: Working Mode: Always-On Restart Prevention

    Below are some examples of situations where the above conditions are not met (X) and how to properly position the sensor (✓). These examples are not meant to be exhaustive. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 28 For each detection field independently, the system manages the following types of restart: Type Conditions for enabling machinery restart Automatic (default) The time interval set through the Inxpect Safety application (Restart timeout) has passed since the last motion detection*. Manual...
  • Page 29 Automatic 1. In the Inxpect Safety application in Settings > Restart function, select Automatic. 2. In the Inxpect Safety application, in Configuration for each detection field in use with automatic restart, set the Restart timeout parameter (or the T parameter, if present).
  • Page 30: Other Functions

    6.1.5 Muting status Any output dedicated to the muting status (Muting enable feedback signal) is activated if at least one of the groups of sensors is in muting. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 31: Anti-Tampering Functions: Anti-Rotation Around Axes

    See "Checks when the anti-rotation around axes function is disabled" below. The function can be enabled and configured for each axis of each sensor individually. In the Inxpect Safety application, in Settings > Anti-tampering, click on the specific option to enable the function for a sensor.
  • Page 32: Anti-Tampering Functions: Anti-Masking

    Note: when the position is modified with respect to the saved references (i.e., when a sensor is masked) and the anti-rotation around axes function is enabled, the Inxpect Value Line detects the tampering and notifies it within 5 6.3.2 Environment memorization process The sensor starts the surrounding environment memorization process when the Inxpect Safety application configuration is saved.
  • Page 33: Multi-Control Unit Synchronization (Only All S188A-X3 Sensors)

    The anti-masking function is disabled by default. To enable the function, in the Inxpect Safety application, click Settings, then Anti-tampering and set the sensitivity level of the function. 6.3.6 Checks when the anti-masking function is disabled When the anti-masking function is disabled, perform the following checks.
  • Page 34: Network Topology

    6.4.5 Enable the multi-control unit synchronization function 1. For each control unit, in the Inxpect Safety application click Settings > Multi-control unit synchronization and assign a different Control unit channel. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 35 Note*: present only if the trigger source is internal. 3. Connect the cables on the I/O terminal blocks of the control unit. See "Electrical connections" on the next page for more details. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 36: Electrical Connections

    Control unit channel 0 (Master) has OSSD3 and OSSD4 configured as Acquisition Trigger. Control unit channel 1 (Slave) has Digital Input 1 configured as Acquisition Trigger. Control unit channel 2 (Slave) has Digital Input 1 configured as Acquisition Trigger. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 37: Electromagnetic Robustness

    (e.g., due to sensors of different systems installed too close to each other or problems on the CAN bus). In the Inxpect Safety application in Settings > Advanced, the following levels of robustness can be set: Standard (default)
  • Page 38: Sensor Position

    Model Type Protective function Horizontal angular coverage Vertical angular coverage S188A -X1 Access detection 110° 30° S188A -X2 Access detection 50° 15° S188A -X3 Restart prevention 110° 30° Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 39 Below are the maximum field of view dimensions [A] and the relative tolerance area [B]. The tolerance area dimensions are the same for maximum angular coverage (as described in the figures below) and smaller coverages. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 40: Separation Distance Calculation

    7.3 Separation distance calculation 7.3.1 Introduction The formula the Inxpect Value Line uses to calculate the separation distance is based on the ISO 13855:2024 standard and is described in the sections below. The standard was used as a guideline to define the separation distance for volumetric devices that can be approached from different directions.
  • Page 41 Description Reaching distance over a vertical zone according to Table 2 of ISO 13855 Reaching distance according to the formula 1200 - [(H - 1000) * 0.875)] Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 42 This must be considered in the risk assessment, and additional protective measures must be applied if necessary. Example of H for the orthogonal approach (top view) Part Description Radar sensor Protective structure Hazard zone Protective structure Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 43 7.3.5 Examples Below is an additional example of identification of H for parallel approach [A], and examples of identification of for orthogonal approach [B], [C] and [D]. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 44 - 1000) * 0.875] = 1200 - 175 = 1025 mm According to these values, the overall separation distance is: S = 1600 x 0.2 + 1025 + 100 = 1445 mm Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 45 According to the formula for the calculation of the reaching distance: = 850 mm According to these values, the overall separation distance is: S = 1600 x 0.1 + 850 + 0 = 1010 mm Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 46: Calculation Of Position For Sensor Height ≤ 1 M

    WARNING! With configurations not listed in these tables or marked with an “x”, protective functions are not guaranteed. S188A-X1 and S188A-X3 field of view α (°) Installation configuration h (cm) Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 47 7.4.3 Configuration 1 To guarantee that the sensor also detects access by people crawling, respect the following condition: S188A-X1 and S188A-X3 field of view S188A-X2 field of view Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 48 To guarantee that the sensor also detects the presence of people crawling near the sensor, respect the following condition: S188A-X1 and S188A-X3 field of view S188A-X2 field of view Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 49 S188A-X2 field of view 7.4.6 Calculate the real detection distance The actual detection distance Dalarm is the value to be entered on the Configuration page of the Inxpect Safety application. Dalarm indicates the maximum distance between the sensor and the object to be detected.
  • Page 50: Calculation Of Position For Sensor Height > 1 M

    WARNING! It is only possible to check if the other configurations respect the performance levels required by the application through the validation procedure (see "Validate the protective functions" on page 59). Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 51: Outdoor Installations

    7.  Sensor position 7.5.4 Calculate the real detection distance The actual detection distance Dalarm is the value to be entered on the Configuration page of the Inxpect Safety application. Dalarm indicates the maximum distance between the sensor and the object to be detected.
  • Page 52 Note: for S188A-X1 and S188A-X3 sensors, undesired alarms may occur. 7.6.4 Position not exposed to precipitation If the installation position of the sensor is not exposed to precipitation, no special precautions are required. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 53: Installation And Use Procedures

    4. "Validate the protective functions". 8.2 Install Inxpect Value Line 8.2.1 Install procedure 1. "Install the control unit". 2. "Install sensors on the floor". 3. "Install the sensors on the machinery". Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 54: Install The Control Unit

    NOTICE: make sure to avoid any EMC interference during the control unit installation. Note: to correctly connect the digital inputs, see "Voltage and current limits for digital inputs" on page 81. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 55 NOTICE: make sure the support does not inhibit machinery commands. 3. Tilt the sensor to the desired inclination (see 4. Tighten the screws. "Sensor position" on page 38). Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 56 3. Position the sensor parallel to the machinery 4. Tilt the sensor up to the desired inclination support. (see "Sensor position" on page 38). 5. Tighten the screws. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 57: Configure Inxpect Value Line

    Note: the maximum length of the CAN bus line from the control unit to the last sensor in the chain is 30 m. Note: when replacing a sensor, in the Inxpect Safety application, click APPLY CHANGES to confirm the change.
  • Page 58 Semi-automatic: wizard for connecting the sensors and assign the Node ID one sensor at a time. Procedure 1. Start the application. 2. Click Configuration and verify that the number of sensors in the configuration is the same as those installed. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 59: Validate The Protective Functions

    In the range [0.1, 1.6] m/s, with particular attention to the minimum and the maximum speeds. Acceptance The system reaches the safe state when the target accesses the area during the test. criteria Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 60: Starting Conditions

    2. Access the dangerous area and go to one of the test positions: the corresponding detection signal should be deactivated. 3. Perform the test according to the test setup previously defined. 4. Check that the test acceptance criteria previously defined are fulfilled. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 61 8.  Installation and use procedures 5. If the test acceptance criteria are not fulfilled, see "Validate the system with Inxpect Safety" on the next page. 6. Repeat steps 2, 3, and 4 for each test position. Example of test positions The following images show examples of positions to be tested and suggestions about identifying other possible positions of interest.
  • Page 62: Manage The Configuration

    WARNING! When the validation function is active, the system response time is not guaranteed. The Inxpect Safety application is helpful during the protective functions validation phase and allows the actual field of view of the sensors to be checked based on their installation position.
  • Page 63: Configuration Reports

    8.6 Other procedures 8.6.1 Change language 1. Click 2. Select the desired language. The language changes automatically. 8.6.2 Change the admin password In Settings > Account, click CHANGE PASSWORD. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 64: Restore Factory Default Settings

    8.6.3 Restore factory default settings WARNING! The system is provided without any valid configuration. Therefore the system maintains the safe state at the first start-up until a valid configuration is applied through the Inxpect Safety application by clicking APPLY CHANGES.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    At least one of the Check the status of the control unit terminal block and peripherals is in connections. error If the problem persists, please contact Technical Support. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 66: Sensor Led

    3 flashes * CAN ERROR Error in communication Check connections of all sensors in the with the control unit chain starting from the last sensor in error. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 67: Other Problems

    9.2.1 Introduction The event log recorded by the system can be downloaded from the Inxpect Safety application in a PDF file. The system saves up to 4500 events, divided in two sections. In each section the events are displayed from the most...
  • Page 68 Note: when a new system configuration is performed, even the older timestamps are updated in absolute time format. Note: during system configuration, the control unit is receiving the local time of the machine where the software is running. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 69: Event Description

    Rel. 0 d 00:00:05 [ERROR] SENSOR #1 SIGNAL ERROR (Code: 0x0014) MASKING 9.2.9 Event list The event logs are listed below: Event Type Diagnostic errors ERROR System Boot INFO Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 70 (in mm) at access, and detection field at exit Format: CONTROL UNIT #k Detection access (field #n, distance mm) Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 71: Factory Reset

    If configured, every time the system is waiting for the restart signal or the restart signal is received, the event is logged as WAITING or RECEIVED. Format: Restart signal WAITING/RECEIVED Example: 2020/11/18 16:47:25 [INFO] CONTROL UNIT Restart signal RECEIVED Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 72 Every time a log download is performed on the device, it is logged. The interface used (USB) is logged as well. Format: Log download via USB Example: 2020/11/18 16:47:25 [INFO] CONTROL UNIT Log download via USB Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 73: Error Events (Control Unit)

    No load on OSSD 1 OSSD 2 NO LOAD No load on OSSD 2 OSSD 3 NO LOAD No load on OSSD 3 OSSD 4 NO LOAD No load on OSSD 4 Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 74: Error Events (Sensor)

    Signal with dynamic over maximum SIGNAL AVG Flat signal 9.5.3 Temperature errors (TEMPERATURE ERROR) Error Meaning BOARD TEMPERATURE TOO LOW Board temperature below minimum BOARD TEMPERATURE TOO HIGH Board temperature above maximum Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 75: Error Events (Can Bus)

    NOTICE: A shielded cable between the control unit and the first sensor, and between the sensors is strongly recommended. Nevertheless, route the CAN cables separately from high-potential power lines or through an exclusive conduit. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 76: Maintenance

    10.2.1 Machinery maintenance technician The machinery maintenance technician is a qualified person with the administrator privileges required to modify the configuration of Inxpect Value Line through the Inxpect Safety application and perform maintenance and troubleshooting. 10.2.2 Replace a sensor: System recondition function The system recondition function is useful for replacing an existing sensor without changing current settings.
  • Page 77 The current configuration can be backed up, including the input/output settings. The configuration is saved in a .cfg file, which can be used to restore the configuration or to facilitate configuration of several Inxpect Value Line. 1. In Settings > General, click BACKUP.
  • Page 78: Technical References

    Contents This section includes the following topics: 11.1 Technical data 11.2 Terminal blocks and connector pin-outs 11.3 Electrical connections 11.4 Configuration application parameters 11.5 Digital input signals Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 79: Technical Data

    IEC/EN 60204-1 and fulfils the requirements of: Limited-Energy Circuit in accordance with IEC/UL/CSA 61010-1/ IEC/UL/CSA 61010-2-201 Limited Power Source (LPS) in accordance with IEC/UL/CSA 60950-1 Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 80: Sensor Features

    10 mm 7.6 mm 2.2 mm min 1.3 mm 2.5 mm max. 1.1 mm Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 81: Terminal Blocks And Connector Pin-Outs

    IEC/EN 61131-2:2003. Type 3 Voltage limits from - 3 to 11 V from 11 to 30 V Current limits 15 mA from 2 to 15 mA Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 82: Can Bus Terminal Block

    Female connector Function Shield to be connected to the functional earth on the power supply terminal block of the control unit. +12 V dc CAN H CAN L Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 83: Electrical Connections

    Digital input #2 Not configured Digital output #1 Detection signal 1 Digital output #2 Detection signal 1 Digital output #3 Not configured Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 84 Digital input #2 Not configured Digital output #1 Detection signal 1 Digital output #2 Detection signal 1 Digital output #3 Not configured Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 85 Digital input #1 Not configured Digital input #2 Stop signal Digital output #1 Not configured Digital output #2 Not configured Digital output #3 Not configured Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 86 Digital input #1 Not configured Digital input #2 Restart signal Digital output #1 Not configured Digital output #2 Not configured Digital output #3 Not configured Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 87 Digital input #2 Not configured Digital output #1 Not configured Digital output #2 Not configured Digital output #3 Muting enable feedback signal Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 88 Digital input #2 Muting group 2 Digital output #1 Not configured Digital output #2 Not configured Digital output #3 Muting enable feedback signal Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 89 Digital input #2 Not configured Digital output #1 Detection signal 1 Digital output #2 Detection signal 1 Digital output #3 Detection signal 2 Digital output #4 Detection signal 2 Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 90 Digital input #1 Not configured Digital input #2 Not configured Digital output #1 Not configured Digital output #2 Not configured Digital output #3 System diagnostic signal Digital output #4 Not configured Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 91: Configuration Application Parameters

    Y: 1000 mm Rotation 1 (for each sensor) 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° 0° Rotation 2 (for each sensor) 0° 359° 0° Rotation 3 (for each sensor) -90° 90° 0° Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 92 Automatic, Manual Automatic Settings > Activity History Log verbosity level Admin > System labels Control unit Sensor 1 Sensor 2 Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Sensor 5 Sensor 6 Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 93: Digital Input Signals

    Activation delay. If the Stop signal debounce filter is disabled, less than 5 ms. If the Stop signal debounce filter is enabled, less than 50 ms. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 94 2 is at a low logic level (0). Disabled as long as channel 1 is at a low logic level (0) and channel 2 is at a high logic level (1). Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 95 5 s. Activation delay. Less than 50 ms. Diff Less than 100 ms. If the value is greater than 100 ms, the system maintains the outputs deactivated. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 96 The channel must have a transition of logical level 0 -> 1 ->0. The time they stay at a high logical level (t) must be at least 200 ms and less than 5 s. Activation delay. Less than 50 ms. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 97 System recondition The channel must have a transition of logical level 0 -> 1 ->0. The time it stays at a high logical level (t) must be at least 10 s and less than 30 s. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 98 (t) for at least 10 s and less than 30 s. Diff Less than 100 ms. If the value is greater than 100 ms, the system maintains the outputs deactivated. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025 | Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 99 System recondition The channel must have a transition of logical level 0 -> 1 ->0. The time it stays at a high logical level (t) must be at least 10 s and less than 30 s. Inxpect Value Line | Instruction manual v1.0 FEB 2025| Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 | © 2025 Inxpect SpA...
  • Page 100: System Software

    Considering that Inxpect Value Line is an embedded system provided with a firmware already deployed on board, no software integration is required by the system installer or by the end user.
  • Page 101: Service And Warranty

    12.  Appendix 12.2 Disposal Inxpect Value Line contains electrical parts. As set forth in European Directive 2012/19/EU, do not dispose of the product with unsorted urban waste materials. It is the responsibility of the owner/distributor to dispose of these products, as well as other electrical and electronic equipment, through specific waste collection facilities indicated by the waste disposal services.
  • Page 102 Inxpect SpA Via Serpente, 91 25131 Brescia (BS) Instruction manual v1.0 Italy FEB 2025 www.inxpect.com Inxpect VL-IM-7_00375_en_v1.0 safety-support@inxpect.com Copyright © 2025 Inxpect SpA +39 030 5785105...

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