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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 1 Table of Contents Introduction ............................2 Safety Precautions ..........................2 ............................2 Getting Started Outputs on Each Model ........................
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 2 Introduction This manual represents the S200 Series models. S200 is used as a generic term for all S200 Series models: S200 = TRIG, SDI-12, RS232 without alignment laser ...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 3 Outputs on Each Model Visible Alignment RS232 SDI 12 4-20 4-20 HART Trigger...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 4 Measurements Tab • Measurement Mode: Selection based on the maximum range. Range Units: User may select •...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 5 Data Rate Tab User can select data update rate. • In this example, the update rate is set to 1 Hz or 1 measurement per second.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 6 External Port Tab • This menu appears when connected to an S210 and allows the user to select Trigger Modes and Trip Distance.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 7 4-20 mA Tab • 4-20 menu allows the user to set ranges at 4 and 20 scale.
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 8 200 Hz Mode • Type “MM,4” via the terminal window • To save setting to the device, type “$SU”, “$GO,0”...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 9 Serial Commands Note: For software development, please contact LTI for the complete command listing.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 10 Convert Error Code to Error Message Get: $CL, n <CR><LF> n,message $ER, *CRC16 <CR><LF>...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 11 Error Code Format *CRC16 <CR><LF> Set: $DE, <CR><LF> Instrument Reply: $DE, $DE<CR><LF> Get:...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 12 *CRC16 <CR><LF> Instrument Reply: $DM, $DM, <CR><LF> Set: $DM, *CRC16 <CR><LF> $DM<CR><LF> Instrument Reply:...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 13 Measurement Output Messages • First Target $DM,F, distance,distance units,error code,signal strength,time since power on * CRC16 <CR><LF>...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 14 Time Since Power ON $DT, <CR><LF> $DT, *CRC16 <CR><LF> Set: Instrument Reply: $DT<CR><LF>...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 15 4-20 Current Loop Setting ,<value for 4mA>,<value for 20mA>,<update period>, <error handling>, Set: $FT <number of measurement>...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 16 High Voltage Status Get: $HV<CR><LF> Instrument Reply: $HV,TX, ,RX, *CRC16<CR><LF> where: = message identifier...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 17 Instrument Status $IS<CR><LF> Get: run flag,system error status,password status $IS , *CRC16 <CR><LF>...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 18 Manual Start This command determines the status of the laser after the unit is powered ON and initialized.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 19 Instrument Temperature Get: $OZ<CR><LF> $OZ, *CRC16 <CR><LF> Instrument Reply: where: = message identifier...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 20 Instrument Serial Number Get: $SN<CR><LF> $SN, DS nnnnnn*CRC16 <CR><LF> Instrument Reply: where: = message identifier...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 21 Remote Trigger IMPORTANT: There is additional current draw if the external trigger input voltage is higher than 5.6 VDC. To minimize power consumption, add a serial resistor (10K to 20K is recommended).
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 22 Turn Laser Pointer Off (S210 and S230 Only) $VF<CR><LF> Get: where: = message identifier...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 23 Reference Application Examples These examples are not absolute - sensor setup configuration varies depending on ambient conditions, target integrity, distance, constraints, and user requirements.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 24 Industrial Plant Management Consideration: Measure container height in clean environment. Summary: • In this example, the distance from the faceplate of the sensor to the target is 50 meters so the Standard Measurement Mode will yield the best accuracy.
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 25 HART Communication Your HART compatible model allows the user communication with a HART compatible device as a Generic Device.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 26 SDI-12 Communication a = sensor address b = address change n = setting...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 27 Frequently Asked Questions What measurement technique is used with the S200? The S200 uses infrared laser light to measure distance. This invisible light is emitted from the transmit lens of the sensor, reflects off of the target and returns to the receive lens of the senor.
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 28 How do I protect the housing from damage in vulnerable location? The Ruggedized Housing accessory is recommended.
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 29 Specifications Performance: Min. Range: 1.5 feet (46 cm) Max.Range: (reflective/non-reflective): Low Accuracy Mode:...
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 30 Care and Maintenance Operating Temperature The S200 is rated for a temperature range of -20° F to 140° F (-28° C to 60° C). Do not operate the instrument in temperatures outside of that range.
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 31 Diagrams - Wiring and Pinouts 7054664 Internal Cable: Cable Rear Plate...
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TruSense S200 User's Manual 8 Edition Copyright (2019)Laser Technoloay Inc. All Riahts Reserved. Unauthorized duolication. in whole or in part strictly prohibited. Page 32 7054671 External Cable: 12 V Power Download Cable """ REAR VIEW BROW N SOI IJFR SllJF BROWN 2 RX BLUE...
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TruSense S200 User's Manual 8 Edition Copyright (2019)Laser Technoloay Inc. All Riahts Reserved. Unauthorized duolication. in whole or in part strictly prohibited. Page 33 4824758 Cable PSG 6M-2 590 5618 Turck 27.7 [1.09) 2 3.5 [0.93] [O.17) MALE END VIEW 6Yit%4 7.0 [0.28] BROl'IN...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 34 7054691 External Cable: Ruggedized Enclosure Terminal Block Cable External Wiring Diagrams Visible Alignment...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 35 S230 4-20 Cable with Optional PC Connect (1 of 2) TURCK CABLE CONNECTOR...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 36 S230 4-20 Ruggedized Enclosure Terminal Block with Optional PC connect (2 of 2)
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 37 S200 / S210 I/O Trigger Cable with Optional PC Connect (1 of 2)
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 38 S200 / S210 I/O Trigger Ruggedized Enclosure Terminal Block with Optional PC Connect...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 39 S200 / S210 SDI-12 Ruggedized Enclosure Terminal Block with Optional PC Connect (1 of 2)
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 40 S200 / S210 SDI-12 Cable with Optional PC Connect Wiring Diagram (2 of 2)
TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 41 Diagrams - Mechanical 3004960 4 1nch Flange...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited Page 42 3004959 Swivel Mount...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 43 3004956 Tank Adaptor...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 44 1134749 Sun Shade Industrial Mount...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 45 3004957 Dust Tube...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 46 7035137 M o u n t i n g P l a t e...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 47 7035139 Ruggedized Enclosure...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 48 Housed Model Dimensions...
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TruSense S200 User’s Manual 8 Edition Copyright (c) [2019] Laser Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited. Page 49 OEM Model Dimensions...
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