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- Page 1 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Instruction Manual Original Instructions 190341 Rev. F 10 September 2021 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved 190341...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3.6.4 Threshold Alert or Threshold Error ............................24 4 Specifications ................................25 4.1 Excess Gain Curves ..................................27 4.2 Beam Patterns ....................................29 4.3 Dimensions ....................................31 5 Accessories .................................32 5.1 Quick-Disconnect Cordsets ................................32 5.2 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty ..........................33... -
Page 3: Product Description
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 1 Product Description Advanced sensor with dual digital displays for use with plastic and glass fiber optic assemblies; analog current or voltage output models with an independent NPN or PNP discrete output are available. •... -
Page 4: Overview
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Reference Sensing Range 1 Connector 2 Model Sensing Beam Color Outputs DF-G3LIR-PU-2M Voltage and PNP Discrete DF-G3LIR-NI-2M Current and NPN Discrete DF-G3LIR-PI-2M Current and PNP Discrete 1.2 Overview Analog and Discrete Output LEDs Figure 1. - Page 5 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output +/SET/- Rocker Button The +/SET/- rocker button is a 3-way button. The +/- positions are engaged by rocking the button left/right. The SET position is engaged by clicking down the button while the rocker is in the middle position. All three button positions are used during PRG mode to navigate the display-driven programming menu.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 2 Installation Instructions 2.1 Mounting Instructions Mount on a DIN Rail 1. Hook the DIN rail clip on the bottom of the DF-G3 over the edge of the DIN rail (1). 2. -
Page 7: Fiber Adapters
Note: If a thin fiber with less than 2.2 mm outer diameter is used, install the fiber adapter provided with the fiber assembly to ensure a reliable fit in the fiber holder. Align the fibers to the end of the adaptors. Banner includes the adapters with all fiber assemblies. -
Page 8: Operating Instructions
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 3 Operating Instructions 3.1 Run Mode Run mode allows the sensor to operate normally and prevents unintentional programming changes. In CH1 RUN mode, the +/SET/- rocker button is used to view the analog endpoints and midpoint signal values. The rocker button is disabled during CH2 RUN mode, except when using Window SET (see Window SET on p. -
Page 9: Teach Selection
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Channel 2 Discrete Menu Program (PRG) mode allows the following settings to be programmed in the DF-G3. When CH2 is selected in Program mode, the settings below can be configured for CH2 discrete output and are independent from CH1 settings. -
Page 10: Offset Percent
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Description Response Repetition Repeatability Cross-Talk Energy Efficient Maximum Maximum Range, Red 3 Range, IR850 4 Speed Period Avoidance Light Resistance High Speed 500 µs 100 µs 100 µs 1200 mm 2400 mm Fast... -
Page 11: Gain Selection
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output • Signal/Threshold readout - Numeric (1234) or % (123P) • ECO mode - Enabled or Disabled (ECO mode dims the displays to reduce current consumption) • Display Orientation - Normal ( ) or Flipped ( 3.2.9 Gain Selection The DF-G3 can operate in Auto Gain mode or the Gain can be fixed to be in Gain 1...7. -
Page 12: Sensitivity Selection
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 3.2.14 Sensitivity Selection The Sensitivity selection can be programmed for CH2. Use this setting to increase (lo) or decrease (high) the switch-point hysteresis from the default (std) setting. •... -
Page 13: Sync Master/Slave
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 3.4 Sync Master/Slave Up to seven DF_G3 Long Range expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output sensors may be used together in a single sensing application. To eliminate crosstalk between the sensors, configure one sensor to be the master and the remaining sensors to be the slaves. -
Page 14: Ch2 Discrete Output
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output One-Point SET • Defines the 5 V (12 mA) midpoint of the analog output • Analog midpoint can be adjusted by using the "+" and "-" rocker button (Manual Adjust) A single sensing condition is presented, and the sensor positions the midpoint of its analog range (5 V or 12 mA) exactly at the presented condition. -
Page 15: Dynamic Teach
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Note: TEACH Selection must be programmed to 2Pt tcH. 1. Enter Adjust mode. Method Action Result SET Button 5 Set the Mode switch to ADJ. Display: Red - Signal Level; Green - Threshold Remote Input 6 No action is required;... - Page 16 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Figure 7. Dynamic TEACH (Light Operate shown) Darkest Taught Lightest Taught Condition Condition Sensor positions threshold midway between taught conditions Output OFF Output ON Darkest Position Most Light (no signal) adjusted by (saturated...
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Page 17: Window Set
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Method Action Result Remote Input Present ON and OFF conditions 4. Exit Dynamic TEACH. Method Action Result SET Button Click the SET rocker button TEACH Accepted Displays alternate "PASS" with % Minimum Difference 10 , Sensor returns to Adjust mode Remote Input... - Page 18 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Window SET and Manual Adjust Moves sensing window center value up or down to make adjustments • Slide Mode switch to ADJ to enter Adjust mode • Press "+" to increase; press "-" to decrease ◦...
- Page 19 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Figure 9. Upper and Lower Thresholds Window SET (during RUN mode) Upon sensor power-up, Window Center is displayed Upper Window Lower Threshold Center Threshold Displayed Displayed Displayed Light SET •...
- Page 20 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Method Action Result SET Button 14 Set Mode switch to ADJ Display: Red - Signal Level; Green - Threshold Remote Input 15 No action is required; sensor is ready for Light SET method 2.
- Page 21 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Figure 11. Dark SET (Light Operate shown) Threshold position adjusted by Manual Adjust Sensor positions threshold a programmable % offset above the presented condition Output OFF Output ON Darkest Condition Most Light...
- Page 22 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 3. Return to RUN Mode. Method Action Result SET Button Move Mode switch to RUN Display: Red - Signal Level; Green - Threshold Remote Input No action required; sensor returns to RUN mode automatically Calibration SET •...
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Page 23: Troubleshooting
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Method Action Result SET Button • Present sensing condition Threshold Condition Accepted Displays read "cAL SEt" then flashes • Click the SET rocker button "PASS"; Sensor returns to Adjust mode Remote Input •... -
Page 24: Threshold Alert Or Threshold Error
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 3.6.4 Threshold Alert or Threshold Error Severe contamination/changes in the taught condition can prevent the Auto Thresholds algorithm from optimizing the threshold(s). State Display Description Corrective Action Threshold Alert Alternates The threshold(s) cannot be Cleaning/correcting the sensing... -
Page 25: Specifications
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 4 Specifications Sensing Beam DF-G3: Visible red, 635 nm DF-G3IR: Infrared, 850 nm DF-G3LIR: Long infrared, 1450 nm Supply Voltage Voltage output models: 12 V DC to 30 V DC Class 2 (10% maximum ripple) Current output models: 10 V DC to 30 V DC Class 2 (10% maximum ripple) Power and Current Consumption (exclusive of load) Standard display mode: 840 mW, Current consumption <... - Page 26 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Adjustments 3-way RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch 2-way CH1/CH2 Switch 3-way +/SET/- Rocker Button • Expert-style teaching (Two-Point and Dynamic TEACH, Light/Dark/Window/Calibration SET) • Manually adjust sensitivity (from "+" and "-" rocker button only) •...
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Page 27: Excess Gain Curves
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 4.1 Excess Gain Curves Figure 13. Diffuse—PBT16U Figure 14. Diffuse—PBT26U 100000 10000 24mS 24mS 10000 1&2mS 1&2mS 1000 500uS 500uS 1000 1000 1000 Distance (mm) Distance (mm) Figure 15. Diffuse—PBT46U Figure 16. - Page 28 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Figure 19. Opposed Mode—PIT46U Figure 20. Opposed Mode—PIT66U 10000000 10000000 24mS 24mS 1000000 1000000 1&2mS 1&2mS 100000 100000 500uS 500uS 10000 10000 1000 1000 1000 10000 1000 10000 Distance (mm) Distance (mm) Note: The length of the fiber optics limits the range...
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Page 29: Beam Patterns
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 4.2 Beam Patterns Figure 25. Diffuse—PBT16U Figure 26. Diffuse—PBT26U 24mS 24mS 1&2mS 1&2mS 500uS 500uS -100 Distance (mm) Distance (mm) Figure 27. Diffuse—PBT46U Figure 28. Diffuse—PBT66U 24mS 24mS 250.0 200.0 1&2mS... - Page 30 ™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output Figure 31. Opposed Mode—PIT46U Figure 32. Opposed Mode—PIT66U 24mS 2000 24mS 2500 2000 1500 1&2mS 1&2mS 1500 1000 500uS 500uS 1000 -500 -500 -1000 -1000 -1500 -1500 -2000 -2500 -2000 1000...
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Page 31: Dimensions
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 4.3 Dimensions www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767... -
Page 32: Accessories
™ DF-G3 Long Range Expert Dual Display Fiber Amplifier with Analog Output 5 Accessories DIN-35-.. SA-DIN-CLAMP • Pair of metal DIN rail end stops; slide onto DIN rail at either 35 mm DIN Rail side of the sensor stack Model Length •... -
Page 33: Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty
5.2 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty Banner Engineering Corp. warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product.
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