Vektek Guardian 2.0 User Manual page 20

Vektek Guardian™ 2.0 User's Guide
Pallet ID Input Options
The pallet ID selection informs the Guardian
Master Control Unit which pallet to actively
monitor. This selection can be provided in 2
different methods, the Pallet ID inputs or the
Pallet ID Reader upgrade. Each Guardian
integration will use one approach or the other.
Method 1 – Pallet ID Input
This approach uses an M12 8-pin cable to provide
6 discrete signals to the Master Control Unit.
These 6 discrete signals are based on a 6-digit
binary counting scheme. This allows for 64 pallets
to be selected. This binary can be seen by
referencing Figure 25. When the In-Cycle input is
provided to the Master Control Unit, the
associated Fixture Transmitter associated with the
binary number provided would activate. Note that
the cable for this method is provided with each Master Control Unit kit.
Wiring Information
1. For machine outputs providing 24 VDC (PNP)
Method 2 – Pallet ID Reader (Sold separately from Master Control Unit kit)
This approach uses the Pallet ID Reader upgrade kit to wirelessly read the Pallet ID tag in the field of
view. This information is provided to the Master Control Unit. When the In-Cycle input is provided to the
Master Control Unit, the paired Fixture Transmitter Unit would activate.
Wiring Information
1. The shielded M12 5-pin cable will be routed and connected to the Pallet ID Reader and the
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a. Connect the Input ID contacts, wire # 1 through 6 (White, Brown, Green, Yellow,
Gray, & Purple) to the machine tool output.
b. Connect the Input ID common, wire # 7 (Blue) to 0 VDC.
c. Connect the Input ID contacts, wire # 1 through 6 (White, Brown, Green, Yellow,
Gray, & Purple) to the machine tool output.
d. Connect the Input ID common, wire # 7 (Blue) to the +DC source of the control.
Master Control unit.
2. For machine outputs providing 0 VDC (NPN)
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Figure 24: M12 8-PIN WIRING
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