A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ IO-Link Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
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Contents
1 Features
2 Overview
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2.1 System Components
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2.2 Features
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2.3 Configuration via DIP Switch or IO-Link Interface
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2.3.1 Outputs
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2.3.2 Display Invert
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2.4 Status Indicators
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2.4.1 Zone Indicators (Beams Blocked Segment)
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2.4.2 Three-Digit Display
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2.4.3 Blanking Indicator
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2.4.4 Electronic Configuration Indicator
2.4.5 Receiver Interface Status Indicators
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2.5 Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire
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2.6 Scanning Method
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2.6.1 Straight Scan
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2.6.2 Single-Edge Scan
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2.6.3 Double-Edge Scan
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2.6.4 Maximum Scan Times
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2.7 Gain Configuration
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2.8 Electronic Alignment Routine
2.9 Blanking
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2.10 Measurement Mode Selection
2.11 Analog Output Configuration
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2.12 Discrete Output Configuration
3 Components and Specifications
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3.1 Sensor Models
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3.2 Cordsets and Connections
3.3 Alignment Aids
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3.4 Accessory Mounting Brackets and Stands
3.5 Replacement Parts
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3.6 Specifications
3.7 Emitter and Receiver Dimensions
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3.8 Standard Bracket Dimensions
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4 Installation and Alignment
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4.1 Mounting the Emitter and Receiver
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4.2 Mechanical Alignment
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4.3 Wiring Diagrams
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4.4 Optical Alignment
5 Receiver User Interface
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5.1 Configuration DIP Switches
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5.1.1 Scanning Modes (S1 and S2)
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5.1.2 Measurement Modes (S3 and S4)
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5.1.3 Analog Slope (S5)
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5.1.4 Complementary/Alarm (S6)
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5.2 Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment)
5.2.1 Electronic Alignment and Blanking - Receiver Interface
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5.2.2 Flashing "000" on the 3-Digit Display
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5.3 Gain (Sensitivity Adjust) Button
5.4 Inverting the 3-Digit Display
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5.5 Troubleshooting and Error Codes
5.5.1 "Dirty" Channel Indicator
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6 IO-Link Interface
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6.1 Overview
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6.2 IO-Link Profile and Models
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6.3 Hardware Interface
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6.3.1 Electrical Interface
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6.3.2 IO-Link Master
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6.4 IODD (IO-Link Device Description)
6.5 Configuration Data
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6.5.1 Scan Configuration
6.5.2 Blanking Configuration
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6.5.3 General Configuration
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6.5.4 Analog Output 1 Configuration
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6.5.5 Analog Output 2 Configuration
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6.5.6 Discrete Output 1 Configuration
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6.5.7 Discrete Output 2 Configuration
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6.6 System Status and Measurement Data
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6.6.1 Active Measurements
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6.6.2 ALL Measurements
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6.6.3 Channel States
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6.6.4 System Info and Status
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6.6.5 Receiver and Emitter Version Info
6.6.6 Communications Version Info
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6.6.7 Alignment/Blanking Routine
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7.1 Contact Us
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A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ IO-Link Instruction Manual
1 Features
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A cost-effective, two-piece measuring light curtain designed for quick
and simple installations with the sophistication to handle the toughest
sensing applications
Excels at high-speed, precise process monitoring and inspection,
profiling, and web-guiding applications
A comprehensive combination of scanning options:
◦ 14 measurement (“scan analysis”) modes
◦ 3 scanning methods
◦ Selectable beam blanking
◦ Selectable continuous or gated scan initiation
◦ Selectable threshold setting for semi-transparent applications
◦ 2 analog outputs, 2 discrete outputs
◦ Communication interface via IO-Link
Outstanding 4 meter range with 5 mm beam spacing
Available in 12 lengths from 150 mm to 2400 mm
Excellent 5 mm minimum object detection or 2.5 mm edge resolution,
depending on scanning method
Receiver user interface for quick, intuitive setup of many common
applications:
◦ 6-position DIP switch for setting scan mode, measurement
mode, analog slope, discrete output 2 option (complementary
measurement or alarm operation)
◦ 2 push buttons for gain method selection and alignment/
blanking
◦ 7 Zone LEDs for instant alignment and beam blockage
information
◦ 3-digit display for sensing information and diagnostics
Advanced configuration via IO-Link communication interface
Remote teach wire option for alignment, gain settings, inverted
display, and DIP switch disable
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety
applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output
condition.
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2 Overview
The A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ measuring light screen is ideal for such applications as on-the-fly product sizing and profiling, edge-guiding and
center-guiding, loop tensioning control, hole detection, parts counting, and similar uses.
Emitters and receivers are available with arrays from 150 to 2400 mm (5.9 in to 94.5 in) long. The emitter has a column of infrared light
emitting diodes (LEDs) spaced 5mm apart; their light is collimated and directed toward the receiver, positioned opposite the emitter,
which has photodiodes on the same 5 mm pitch. The light from each emitter LED is detected by the corresponding receiver photodiode.
This sophisticated light curtain is capable of detecting opaque cylindrical objects as small as 5mm in diameter or measuring part edges
within 2.5 mm, depending on the scanning method selected (see Scanning Method). The sensing range is 400 mm to 4 m (16 in to 13 ft).
The EZ-ARRAY’s two-piece design makes it economical and easy to use. Controller functionality is built into the receiver housing. It can
be configured for many straightforward applications simply by configuring the six-position DIP switch on the front of the receiver (the
receiver user interface).The IO-Link communication interface provides the capability for more advanced control and monitoring. See IOLink Interface.
Installation is easy, too. The emitter and receiver housings can be side-mounted or end-cap-mounted using the included end-cap
brackets; longer models also include a center bracket (see Mounting the Emitter and Receiver).
Beam synchronization is achieved via the 8-conductor sensor cables. Individual LEDs and a 3-digit diagnostic display on the receiver
provide ongoing visual sensing status and diagnostic information. Comprehensive data is available to a process controller via a
combination of four outputs: two analog and two discrete (discrete output 1 is an IO-Link output). The IO-Link output provides a
discrete output (SIO mode) or a communication interface (IO-Link mode).
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2.1 System Components
A typical A-GAGE EZ-ARRAY has four components: an emitter and a
receiver, each with an integral quick-disconnect (QD) fitting, plus an 8pin QD cordset for the emitter and for the receiver.
For applications that use the IO-Link interface, an additional cable
splitter is used to convert the receiver 8-pin connector to a compatible
M12 connector.
2.2 Features
Built-in diagnostic programming and easy-to-see indicators on the
receiver simplify physical alignment and troubleshooting; more
advanced diagnostics are available via the IO-Link interface.
Emitter
Receiver
Under Hinged Access Panel:
Zone Indicators
The receiver has a bright LED that indicates overall sensing status (OK,
marginal alignment, and hardware error). Two other LEDs indicate
serial communication status. Seven Zone indicators each communicate
the blocked / aligned status of one-seventh of the total array. A 3-digit
diagnostic display provides further diagnostic information, including
number of beams blocked, whether blanking is configured, and
troubleshooting codes.
3-Digit Diagnostic
Display
Alignment/Blanking
Push Button
Power ON
LED
Gain (Sensitivity Adjust)
Push Button
Beam #1
(Closest to
Display)
6-Position
Configuratio n
DIP Switch
Status, Communication Active, and
Communication Error LEDs
Screw-on Security Plate
limits access to DIP switch
and push buttons
The emitter has a red LED that signals proper operation (ON when power is applied). See Status Indicators for more information about
indicators and Troubleshooting and Error Codes for display codes and troubleshooting.
The Alignment routine (Alignment Blanking Button or Alignment Blanking Routine ) automatically equalizes the excess gain of each
beam for reliable object detection throughout the array. This routine need not be performed again unless the sensing application
changes, or if the emitter and/or receiver is moved.
Configurable beam blanking accommodates machine components and fixtures that must remain in or move through the light screen.
Blanking may be set using the receiver interface, the teach wire, or the IO-Link interface.
The EZ-ARRAY light screen provides a wide selection of sensing and output options, including measurement (“scan analysis”) modes and
scanning methods that can determine a target object’s location, overall size, total height, or total width, or the number of objects.
Scanning may be continuous or controlled by a gate sensor.
2.3 Configuration via DIP Switch or IO-Link Interface
Commonly used configuration options can be set up easily via a six-position DIP switch located behind a hinged clear access panel on
the front of the receiver.
Access to the DIP switch can be prevented by using the screw-on security plate to hold the clear access panel closed or by disabling
them via the IO-Link interface.
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2.3.1 Outputs
All models have two analog outputs and two discrete outputs (discrete output 1 is an IO-Link output).
The analog outputs are 0–10V voltage. They may be configured (via DIP switch or IO-Link interface) for either a positive or negative
slope.
Discrete output 1 is always used for measurement; discrete output 2 may be used either for alarm or measurement operation
(selectable via DIP switch or IO-Link interface). When the receiver interface is used, discrete output 1 and analog output 1 follow the
same measurement mode. When the IO-Link interface is used for configuration, discrete output 2 has full configurability, including
measurement mode, NPN or PNP polarity, and normally open or normally closed operation. Discrete output 1 has the same
configurability as discrete output 2, except for NPN or PNP polarity. Discrete output 1 is a dedicated push-pull output.
2.3.2 Display Invert
For applications where the sensors must be mounted with the display end at the top (so that the display is not right-reading), the
receiver’s diagnostic display can be inverted for easy reading, either by use of the receiver’s remote wire (Receiver Gray (Remote Teach)
Wire) or the IO-Link interface (HW Interface Flags in Appendix: General Configuration).
2.4 Status Indicators
Both the emitter and receiver provide ongoing visual indication of operating and configuration status.
The emitter has a red LED that signals proper operation (ON when power is applied).
The receiver has a bright Status LED that indicates overall sensing status (OK, marginal alignment, and hardware error). Two other LEDs
indicate whether communication is active or if there is an error. Seven Zone indicators each communicate the blocked/aligned status of
one-seventh of the total array. A 3-digit diagnostic display provides further diagnostic information: number of beams blocked, whether
blanking is configured, and troubleshooting codes. See Troubleshooting and Error Codes for display codes and troubleshooting.
Emitter
LED
Status LED
Color
Description
Red ON
Status OK
Red Flashing at 1 Hz
Error
Receiver
LED
Color
Description
Red
Blocked channels within the zone
Green
All channels are clear within the zone
Red
Hardware Error or marginal alignment
Green
Status OK
3-digit 7-segment Measurement Mode/Diagnostic Indicator COMM
LED
Yellow flashing
IO-Link mode
3-digit 7-segment Measurement Mode/Diagnostic Indicator ERROR
LED
Red On
Error
7 Zone Indicators
3-digit 7-segment Measurement Mode/Diagnostic Indicator Status
LED
2.4.1 Zone Indicators (Beams Blocked Segment)
Seven LEDs represent emitter/receiver alignment status. They provide a visual aid for sensor alignment and monitoring objects within
the sensor’s field of view. The sensor array is partitioned into seven equal segments, each of which is represented by one of the seven
LEDs. The LED closest to DIP switch S6 (see Configuration DIP Switches on page 25) represents the group of optical channels closest to
the receiver display (the “bottom” group). The LED closest to DIP switch 1 represents the far segment of channels.
These LEDs illuminate either green or red. When an LED is green, no unblanked beams are obstructed in that segment. When the LED is
red, one or more beams in that segment is obstructed.
2.4.2 Three-Digit Display
The 3-digit display has slightly different functions during normal operation, alignment, and gain adjust modes. In normal operation the
display indicates the current numerical value of measurement mode 1. The display also identifies the following activated sensor
functions: blanking and locked-out user interface/electronic configuration, as shown in Electronic Configuration Indicator on page 8.
(For directions for inverting the display, see Receiver Gray Wire or see HW Interface Flags in General Configuration.)
During blanking mode, the display reads “n”, followed by the number of blocked beams in the array. During alignment mode, it reads
“A”, followed by the number of blocked, unblanked beams; a period follows the A (“A.”) if blanking is configured.
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During gain adjust mode, the display reads “ L ” followed by “1” or “2” to indicate the gain level. (A “1” represents high excess gain, and
a “2” represents low contrast.)
If a sensing error occurs, the display reads “c” followed by a number that corresponds to the recommended corrective action (see
Troubleshooting and Error Codes).
2.4.3 Blanking Indicator
The Blanking indicator will be visible (ON) when the blanking feature is enabled. It appears as a period following the first digit of the
display.
2.4.4 Electronic Configuration Indicator
The Electronic Configuration indicator is ON when the sensor configuration is
defined by the IO-Link interface, and not the DIP switch.
When electronic configuration is enabled, the DIP switch is ignored.
‘A’ in this
position indicates
Alignment mode
Period ON
indicates
Blanking
Configured
Period ON indicates
Electronic Configuration
Enabled
2.4.5 Receiver Interface Status Indicators
The receiver has three status indicators: green/red STATUS, yellow COMM, and red ERROR. The following table lists the indicator states.
LED Indicator
STATUS
Color
Explanation
Green
System is OK
Red
Marginal Alignment or Hardware Error; check 3-digit
display*
COMM
Yellow
IO-Link Mode - Indicator is flashing
ERROR
Red
Error: Check cabling or master controller
*Display shows “c”: See Troubleshooting and Error Codes.
Display shows only numbers: Low Gain/Marginal Alignment condition. See Troubleshooting and Error Codes.
2.5 Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire
The receiver gray (remote teach) wire is used to electronically emulate the receiver push button functions (see Troubleshooting and
Error Codes) via a process controller, to disable the DIP switches for security, or to provide a gate input to initiate sensor scanning.
Connect a normally open switch between the receiver's gray wire and dc common, or connect the gray wire to a digital input (PLC) and
pulse the wire as indicated in Receiver Interface Status Indicators on page 8.
Note: A low level is 0 to 2 volts and a high level is 10 to 30 volts or circuit open. Input impedance is 22k.
Remote TEACH/Gate in the determines the functionality of the receiver gray wire (see Remote TEACH/Gate in Scan Configuration ).
• Disabled: The remote wire has no function (regardless of whether it is low or high). When the gray wire is disabled, the receiver
is in continuous scan mode; it begins a new scan immediately after updating the outputs from the previous scan. (Continuous
scan is used in most analog output applications and whenever continuous updating of the outputs is acceptable.) The gray wire
is always enabled when in DIP switch mode.
• Remote Teach: The gray wire provides the full Remote Teach functionality shown in Receiver Interface Status Indicators on
page 8.
• Alignment/Sensitivity: This mode is an abbreviated version of Remote Teach. It can perform the alignment and sensitivity
adjustment functions, but not the display inversion or DIP switch enable/disable functions.
Gate Mode options enable the gray wire to be wed as a gate input pulse, typically from a dc device such as an NPN-output photoelectric
sensor or a PLC discrete output.
• Gate - Active High - The receiver scans whenever the gate is pulled high.
• Gate - Active Low - The receiver scans whenever the gate is pulled low.
• Gate - Rising Edge - The receiver scans once for each low-to-high gate transition. (Multiple transitions cannot be faster than the
sensor's response for them to be reliably detected.)
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Gate - Falling Edge - The receiver scans once for each high-to-low gate transition. (Multiple transitions cannot be faster than
the sensor's response for them to be reliably detected.)
Process
Alignment /
Blanking
Remote Wire Procedure 0.05 ≤ sec. T ≤ 0.8 sec.
Access Alignment Mode
Result
"A" appears on 3-digit display
1X
Access Blanking Mode
From Alignment Mode:
"n" appears on 3-digit display, along with number of blocked
beams
2X
Exit Blanking Mode
"A." appears on 3-digit display (sensor returns to alignment
mode with blanking enabled)
1X
Exit Alignment Mode
Sensor returns to run mode
1X
Process
Gain Method
Remote Wire Procedure 0.05 ≤ sec. T ≤ 0.8 sec.
Access Gain Mode
From Run Mode:
Result
"L" appears on 3-digit display, along with number "1" or "2", to
designate gain level
2X
Toggle Between Gain
Settings
Save Gain Level and Exit
Number changes from number "1" to "2", back to "1", etc.
1X
When correct level is displayed:
2X
Invert Display
Invert Display
Display inverts from previous state; sensor continues in run
mode
3X
Receiver
Interface
Enable/Disable
Receiver Interface Enable/
Disable
Gain level is configured:
"1" = High-excess-gain setting
"2" = Low-contrast setting
Sensor returns to run mode
The factory default is Receiver Interface enabled.
4X
Four-pulsing the remote line saves the current settings and
disables the interface (the sensor continues to operate using
the saved settings; changes made to the DIP switch will have no
effect).
Repeating the process enables the Receiver Interface so that
settings can be changed.
2.6 Scanning Method
One of three scanning methods may be configured:
• Straight Scan
• Single-edge Scan
• Double-edge Scan (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 steps)
Sensor response time is a function of sensor length and scanning method. Maximum scan times are shown in Maximum Scan Times on
page 11.
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Scanning Method
Straight Scan
LowContrast
High-ExcessGain
Minimum Object
Detection Size*
5 mm (0.2
in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Edge Resolution
5mm (0.2
in)
5mm (0.2 in)
Single-Edge Scan
Double-Edge Scan (per Edge)
Step Size (Number of Beams)
1
2
4
8
16
32
10mm (0.4 in)
10mm (0.4
in)
20mm (0.8
in)
30mm (1.2
in)
50mm (2 in)
90mm (3.6
in)
170mm (6.8
in)
2.5mm (0.1 in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
2.5mm (0.1
in)
*MODS determined using a rod target object
2.6.1 Straight Scan
Straight Scan is the default mode, in which all beams are scanned in sequence, from the display end to the far end of the array. This
scanning method provides the smallest object detection size.
Straight scan is used when low-contrast sensitivity is selected or when single-edge and double-edge scan cannot be used. The edge
resolution is 5 mm (0.2 in). When low-contrast sensing is selected (used when measuring semi-transparent objects), the minimum
object detection size is 5 mm (0.2 in) diameter. When high-excess-gain sensing is selected, the minimum object detection size is 10 mm
(0.4 in).
2.6.2 Single-Edge Scan
Single-Edge Scan is used to measure the height of a single object. This scanning method is commonly used for box height measurement.
For single-edge scan, the receiver always activates the first beam channel (or "bottom" beam, nearest the display). When the first beam
is blocked, the sensor performs a binary search to hunt for the last beam blocked, as follows:
1. The receiver scans only the first beam until it is blocked.
2. When the first beam is blocked, the sensor looks to see whether the middle beam is blocked or made (unblocked).
3. If the middle beam is made (unblocked), the sensor checks the bottom quarter beam; if the middle beam is blocked, the sensor
checks the top quarter beam.
4. The routine continues to divide the number of beams in half until the edge is found.
Single-edge scan can be used only for single, solid objects that block the first beam (closest to the display). Because the receiver checks
only the first beam until it is blocked, single-edge scan will not function when the item to be measured does not block the first beam.
Single-edge scan is also ineffective if the object does not present a continuous blocked pattern.
Single-edge scan works only when the high-excess-gain setting is enabled. When single-edge scan is selected, the sensor object
detection size is 10 mm and edge resolution is 2.5 mm.
2.6.3 Double-Edge Scan
Double-Edge Scan is used to detect two edges of a single object, for example, to determine box width measurements. Double-edge scan
requires the selection of a step size: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 or 32 beams. The sensor uses the steps to "skip" over beams, as follows:
1. The sensor activates beam 1 (closest to the sensor display end).
2. The sensor activates the next beam, determined by the step size. (For example, if the step size is 2, beam 3 is next; if the step
size is 8, beam 9 is next.)
3. As long as the activated beam is made (unblocked), the sensor continues the stepping routine until a blocked beam is found.
4. When a blocked beam is found, a binary search is conducted to find the object's "bottom" edge.
5. When the bottom edge is found, the sensor continues to step through the array until it finds the next unblocked beam.
6. Another binary search is performed to find the second edge.
Similar to single-edge scan, double-edge scan has some restrictions: the object should provide a solid obstruction; the size of the object
determines the maximum step size. Double-edge scan can be used to detect up to three objects. Like single-edge scan, double-edge
scan works only when the high-excess-gain setting is selected. When double-edge scan is selected, the sensor object detection size
varies, depending on the step size, but edge resolution is 2.5 mm.
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Step #1
Step #2
Beam #1 of 30
blocked
Step #3
Beam #15
blocked
Beam #23 clear
Emitter
Receiver
Step #4
Step #5
Beam #17
blocked
Step #6
Beam #19 clear
Beam #18
blocked
2.6.4 Maximum Scan Times
Maximum Scan Times (in milliseconds)
Array Length
Straight Scan
Single-Edge
Scan
Double-Edge Scan
Step 1 Beam
Step 2 Beams
Step 4 Beams
Step 8 Beams
Step 16 Beams
Step 32 Beams
150 mm (5.9 in)
2.8
1.5
3.4
2.8
2.5
2.4
1.9
N/A
300 mm (11.8 in)
5.0
1.5
5.9
4.1
3.2
2.8
2.3
2.1
450 mm (17.7 in)
7.1
1.6
8.5
5.5
4.2
4.0
3.2
2.5
600 mm (23.6 in)
9.3
1.6
11.0
6.8
4.9
4.2
4.0
2.8
750 mm (29.5 in)
11.4
1.7
13.5
8.1
5.7
4.6
4.5
4.5
900 mm (35.4 in)
13.6
1.7
16.0
9.5
6.1
4.7
4.6
4.6
1050 mm (41.3 in)
15.7
1.8
18.6
10.8
6.8
5.2
4.8
4.8
1200 mm (47.2 in)
17.9
1.8
21.1
12.2
7.4
5.5
4.9
4.9
1500 mm (59.1 in)
22.2
1.9
26.1
14.8
9.0
6.4
5.3
4.9
1800 mm (70.9 in)
26.5
2.0
31.2
17.5
10.5
7.3
6.0
5.6
2100 mm (82.7 in)
30.8
2.8
36.3
20.2
12.0
8.2
6.7
5.6
2400 mm (94.5 in)
35.1
2.8
41.4
22.9
13.5
9.1
7.4
5.9
Scan times are also dependent on analog filter speed; see Analog Output 1 Configuration and Analog Output 2 Configuration.
2.7 Gain Configuration
The EZ-ARRAY provides two gain options for straight scan applications: high excess gain and low contrast. The gain method can be
selected using the receiver push button, the receiver remote teach wire, or the IO-Link interface.
High (maximized) excess gain is suited for detecting opaque objects and for reliable sensing in dirtier environments where objects to be
detected are 10 mm or larger. The high excess gain method is always used in single- and double-edge scan. The high excess gain option
has a minimum blocked threshold level, which provides reliable sensing at higher excess gain levels.
The low-contrast setting is used for sensing semi-transparent materials and for detecting objects as small as 5 mm (straight scan only).
In low-contrast operation, only a portion of a beam must be blocked for detection to occur. In low-contrast operation, the sensor sets
an individual threshold for each optical channel during the alignment process; this process equalizes the signal strength to allow semitransparent object detection.
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When using the IO-Link interface, low-contrast sensing provides a fine-tune sensitivity setting of 15% to 50%. When using the receiver
interface, low-contrast sensitivity is always 30%.
Gain Setting
Scan Method
EZ-ARRAY MODS 1
EZ-ARRAY Resolution
Low Contrast
Straight Scan
5 mm
5 mm
Single-edge Scan
-
-
Double-edge Scan
-
-
Straight Scan
10 mm
5 mm
Single-edge Scan
10 mm
2.5 mm
Double-edge Scan
Depends on step size
2.5 mm / edge 5 mm total (both edges)
High Excess Gain
2.8 Electronic Alignment Routine
The objective of the optical alignment process is to adjust the emitter light level to maximize sensor performance. Perform the
alignment procedure at installation and again whenever the emitter and/or receiver is moved.
During the alignment procedure, the receiver polls each beam channel to measure excess gain and performs a gain adjustment for each
beam. When the system exits the alignment procedure, each channel's signal strength is stored in non-volatile memory.
The procedure can be performed using the receiver remote wire, the receiver interface push button or the IO-Link interface (see
Receiver Gray Wire, Alignment/Blanking Button, or refer to Alignment Blanking Routine). The receiver's Alignment push button may be
disabled, by configuration thru the IO-Link interface.
2.9 Blanking
If a machine fixture or other equipment blocks one or more sensing beams, the affected beam channels may be blanked. The blanking
option causes the receiver to ignore the status of blanked beams for measurement mode calculations. For example, if a machine fixture
blocks one or more beams during sensing, the output data will be incorrect; if the beams blocked by the fixture are blanked, the output
data will be correct. Blanking may be configured using the receiver's Alignment push button, the receiver remote wire, or the IO-Link
interface.
2.10 Measurement Mode Selection
The outputs may be configured for any of fourteen measurement (scan analysis) modes, which refer to specific beam locations,
quantities of beams, or edge transitions. Note that not all measurement mode options are available when the receiver interface is used
for configuration. Selected modes are individually assigned to each output (see Configuration DIP Switch or refer to Measurement 1 and
Measurement 2 table in General Configuration).
When using the IO-Link interface for configuration, discrete output 2 can have NPN or PNP polarity (regardless of model), be normally
open or normally closed, and be assigned to any of the measurement modes. Discrete output 1 has the same configuration options as
discrete output 2, except for NPN or PNP polarity. Discrete output 1 is the IO-Link output and is a dedicated push-pull output. When
using the receiver interface, limited output configuration combinations may be selected see (Configuration DIP Switch).
Note: Array beams are numbered in sequence (beam 1 located nearest the sensor display). The "first beam" referenced in the
following descriptions is the beam nearest the sensor display.
1 MODS: Minimum Object Detection Size
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"Beam Location" Modes
First Beam Blocked (FBB)
The location of the first blocked beam.
First Beam Made (FBM)
The location of the first made (unblocked) beam.
Last Beam Blocked (LBB)
The location of the last blocked beam.
Last Beam Made (LBM)
The location of the last made beam.
Middle Beam Blocked (MBB)
The location of the beam midway between the first and last blocked beams.
Receiver
Emitter
Last Beam Made (LBM)
First Beam Made (FBM)
60
50
40
30
20
In First Beam Made mode,
first beam is #40 of 60
10
Receiver
"Beam Total" Modes
Total Beams Blocked (TBB)
The total number of blocked beams.
Total Beams Made (TBM)
The number of beams made.
Emitter
Last Beam Blocked (LBB)
First Beam Blocked (FBB)
60
50
Contiguous Beams Blocked (CBB)
The largest number of consecutively blocked beams.
In Last Beam Made mode,
last beam is #50 of 60
40
30
20
Receiver
Contiguous Beams Made (CBM)
The largest number of consecutively made beams.
Outside Dimension (OD)
The inclusive distance (measured in beams) from the first blocked beam to
the last blocked beam.
Inside Dimension (ID)
The number of made beams, between the first and last blocked beams.
Transitions (TRN)
The number of changes from blocked to clear status and from clear to
blocked status. (If beams 6-34 are blocked, then there is a clear-to-blocked
transition from beam 5 to bream 6, and a blocked-to-clear transition from
beam 34 to beam 35.) Transition mode can be used to count objects within
the array.
Contiguous First Beam Blocked (CFBB)
The location of the first blocked beam in the largest group of adjacent
blocked beams.
Contiguous Last Beam Blocked (CLBB)
The location of the last blocked beam in the largest group of adjacent
blocked beams.
Carpet Nap and Carpet Edge
These measurement modes are used to measure the location of carpet
backing and tuft, and are selectable only via the IO-Link interface, and only
when the Scan Type Carpet Nap is selected. The modes can be measured
from either end of the sensor, but at least 10 beams (2 in) must be blocked
from one edge.
In Last Beam Blocked mode,
last beam is #55 of 60
In First Beam Blocked mode,
first beam is #20 of 60
10
Emitter
Total Beams Made (TBM)
Total Beams Blocked (TBB)
60
50
40
30
20
10
In Total Beams Made mode,
38 of 60 possible beams are
made
In Total Beams Blocked mode,
22 of 60 possible beams are
blocked
2.11 Analog Output Configuration
Analog output configuration assigns analog outputs 1 and 2 to one of the measurement modes described in Measurement Mode
Selection. When the selected measurement mode involves first or last beam blocked or made (unblocked), the assigned output will vary
in proportion to the beam number identified during a scan. When the measurement mode involves total beams blocked or made, that
assigned output will vary in proportion to the total beams counted during a scan.
Analog outputs may have Null and Span values set in the IO-Link interface, in addition to a filter setting (to smooth the output) and Zero
Value (to specify the output value when the measurement mode value is zero). Refer to Appendix: Analog Output 1 Configuration and
Analog Output 2 Configuration.
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2.12 Discrete Output Configuration
Discrete Output 1; Receiver Interface
When the receiver interface is used for configuration, the measurement mode assigned to discrete output 1 is the same as
that assigned to analog output 1.
Discrete Output 2; Receiver Interface
Discrete output 2 (only) has two options: alarm and complementary (measurement) operation.
Alarm—Output 2 energizes when the receiver detects a sensor error (such as a disconnected cable) or whenever the
excess gain of one or more beams becomes marginal.
Complementary (Measurement)—Discrete output 2 operation is complementary to discrete output 1 (when output 1 is
ON, output 2 is OFF, and vice versa).
Discrete Output 1 and 2 Configuration; IO-Link Interface
When the IO-Link interface is used for configuration, the discrete outputs have more options: either discrete output can be
assigned to any of the measurement modes, high and low set points can be added, the outputs can be inverted, and hysteresis
values can be set, as well as a scan number to smooth output performance. Discrete output 2 can be assigned to alarm mode
via the IO-Link interface also. Refer to Appendix: Discrete Output 1 Configuration and Discrete Output 2 Configuration.
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3 Components and Specifications
3.1 Sensor Models
Discrete Output 2
Analog Output
Array Length Y 3
Total Beams
EA5E150Q Emitter
EA5R150XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
150mm (5.9 in)
30
EA5E300Q Emitter
EA5R300XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
300mm (11.8 in)
60
EA5E450Q Emitter
EA5R450XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
450mm (17.7 in)
90
EA5E600Q Emitter
EA5R600XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
600mm (23.6 in)
120
EA5E750Q Emitter
EA5R750XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
750mm (29.5 in)
150
EA5E900Q Emitter
EA5R900XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
900mm (35.4 in)
180
EA5E1050Q Emitter
EA5R1050XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
1050mm (41.3 in)
210
EA5E1200Q Emitter
EA5R1200XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
1200mm (47.2 in)
240
EA5E1500Q Emitter
EA5R1500XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
1500mm (59.1 in)
300
EA5E1800Q Emitter
EA5R1800XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
1800mm (70.9 in)
360
EA5E2100Q Emitter
EA5R2100XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
2100mm (82.7 in)
420
EA5E2400Q Emitter
EA5R2400XKQ Receiver
PNP
Voltage (0-10V)
2400mm (94.5 in)
480
Emitter/Receiver Model IO-Link
3.2 Cordsets and Connections
8-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets with Shield
Model
Length
MAQDC-806
1.83 m (6 ft)
MAQDC-815
4.58 m (15 ft)
MAQDC-830
9.14 m (30 ft)
Style
Dimensions
2
1
7
6
44 Typ.
Straight
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
MAQDC-850
Pinout (Female)
15.2 m (50 ft)
1 = White
2 = Brown
3 = Green
4 = Yellow
3
4
8
5
5 = Gray
6 = Pink
7 = Blue
8 = Red
2 Discrete Output 1 is push-pull (IO-Link)
3 Models with array lengths 1050mm and longer ship with a center bracket as well as two end-cap brackets.
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8-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets―Double Ended
Model (8-pin/8-pin )4
Length
DEE2R-81D
0.31 m (1 ft)
DEE2R-83D
0.91 m (3 ft)
DEE2R-88D
2.44 m (8 ft)
DEE2R-815D
4.57 m (15 ft)
DEE2R-825D
7.62 m (25 ft)
DEE2R-850D
15.2 m (50 ft)
Style
Dimensions
Female
2
8
1
44 Typ.
2
3
4
22.9 m (75 ft)
1 = White
2 = Brown
3 = Green
4 = Yellow
30.5 m (100 ft)
IO-Link Cable Splitters
Model
Length
Description
0m
8-pin female to split 5-pin male and 8-pin female, Eurostyle, straight, with shield (IO-Link pin 2 is Voltage
Output 1)
0m
8-pin female to split 5-pin male and 8-pin female, Eurostyle, straight, with shield (IO-Link pin 2 is Discrete
Output 2)
CSB-M1250M1280
CSB-M1240M1280*
* Shipped with all EZ-ARRAY IO-Link receivers
4 Standard cordsets are yellow PVC with black overmold. For black PVC and overmold, add suffix "B" to model number (example, DEE2R-81DB)
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Male
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
M12 x 1
ø 14.5
DEE2R-8100D
3
4
1
7
6
40 Typ.
Female Straight/
Male Straight
DEE2R-875D
Pinout
7
6
8
5
5 = Gray
6 = Pink
7 = Blue
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3.3 Alignment Aids
Model
Description
LAT-1-SS
Self-contained visible-beam laser tool for aligning any EZ-ARRAY emitter/receiver pair. Includes retroreflective target material and
mounting clip.
EZA-LAT-SS
Replacement adaptor (clip) hardware for EZ-ARRAY models
EZA-LAT-2
Clip-on retroreflective LAT target
BRT-THG-2-100
2-inch retroreflective tape, 100 ft
BT-1
Beam Tracker
3.4 Accessory Mounting Brackets and Stands
See Replacement Parts for standard brackets. Order one EZA-MBK-20 bracket per sensor, two per pair.
EZA-MBK-20
• Adapter brackets for mounting to
engineered/slotted aluminum framing
such as 80/20™ and Unistrut™. Angled
slots allow mounting to 20 mm to 40
mm dual channel and center slot.
allows mounting to single channel
framing
• Retrofit for Banner MINI-SCREEN®
• Order EZA-MBK-20U for bracket with
M5 and M6 mounting hardware
Note: Standard brackets shipped with sensors
connect directly to MSA series stand, using
hardware included with the stands.
Hole center spacing: A = 44.4, B = 20, C = 40
Hole size: A = 10.2 × 4.8; B , C = 25 × 7; D = ø 21.5
MSA Series Stands (Base Included)*
Stand Model
Useable Stand Height
Overall Stand Height
MSA-S24-1
483 mm (19")
610 mm (24")
MSA-S42-1
940 mm (37")
1067 mm (42")
MSA-S66-1
1549 mm (61")
1676 mm (66")
MSA-S84-1
2007 mm (79")
2134 mm (84")
Dimensions
*Available without a base by adding suffix NB to the model number, e.g., MSA-S24-1NB.
Usable
Stand
Height
Pole
40 mm
(1.58") Square
(4) M10 Bolt
120.6 mm (4.75")
Base
6.4 mm (0.25")
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3.5 Replacement Parts
Description
Model
Access cover with label - receiver
EA5-ADR-1
Access cover security plate (includes 2 screws, wrench)
EZA-TP-1
Wrench, security
EZA-HK-1
Standard bracket kit with hardware (includes 2 end brackets and hardware to
mount to MSA Series stands)
Black
EZA-MBK-11
Stainless Steel
EZA-MBK-11N
Center bracket kit (includes 1 bracket and hardware to mount to MSA Series stands)
EZA-MBK-12
3.6 Specifications
Emitter/Receiver Range
400 mm to 4 m (16" to 13')
Beam Spacing
5 mm (0.2 in)
Field of View
Nominally ±3°
Light Source
Infrared LED
Minimum Object Detection Size
Straight Scan, Low-Contrast: 5 mm (0.2 in)
Straight Scan, High-Excess-Gain: 10 mm (0.4 in)
See Scanning Method for other scan mode values; size is tested using a rod.
System Configuration (Receiver Interface)
6-position DIP switch: Used to set scanning type, measurement modes, analog
slope, and discrete output 2 function (see Configuration DIP Switch)
Push Buttons: Two momentary push buttons for alignment and gain level
selection
Supply Power Requirements
Emitter/Receiver Pair (Exclusive of Discrete Load): Less than 9 watts
Power-up delay: 2 seconds
IO-Link Interface
Baud Rate: 38,400 bps (COM2)
Process Data Width: 16 bits
System Configuration (IO-Link Interface)
Supplied IODD files provide all configuration options of receiver interface, plus
additional functionality; see Overview and IO Link Device Description
Supply Voltage (Limit Values)
Emitter: 12 to 30 V dc
Receiver Models: 18 to 30 V dc
Teach Input (Receiver Gray Wire)
Low: 0 to 2 volts
High: 6 to 30 volts or open (input impedance 22 K ohms)
Sensor Positional Resolution
Straight Scan: 5 mm (0.2 in)
Double-Edge Scan: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Single-Edge Scan: 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Two Discrete Outputs
Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short
circuit.
Discrete Output 1 (SIO Mode)
Two Analog Outputs
Voltage Sourcing: 0 to 10V (maximum current load of 5 mA)
Scan Time
Scan times depend on scan mode and sensor length. Straight scan times range
from 2.8 to 26.5 ms. See Maximum Scan Time for all combinations.
Connections
IO-Link Interface: The receiver uses a cable splitter that converts the 8-pin
connector to a compatible M12 IO-Link connector; see Cordsets and
Connections.
Other Sensor connections: 8-conductor quick-disconnect cables (one each for
emitter and receiver), ordered separately; see Cordsets and Connections for
available lengths (may not exceed 75 meters long), PVC-jacketed cables
measure 5.8 mm diameter, have shield wire; 22-gauge conductors
Type: Solid-State Push-Pull
Rating: 100 mA maximum (sourcing or sinking)
ON-State Saturation Voltage: less than 3 V @ 100 mA (sourcing or sinking)
Discrete Output 2
Type: Solid-State NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing)
Rating: 100 mA maximum
OFF-State Leakage Current: NPN: less than 200 µA @ 30 V dc; PNP: less
than 10 µA @ 30 V dc
ON-State Saturation Voltage: NPN: less than 1.6 V @ 100 mA; PNP: less
than 2.0 V @ 100 mA
Environmental Rating
IEC IP65
Operating Conditions
−40 °C to +70 °C (−40 °F to +158 °F)
95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Certifications
Construction
Aluminum housing with clear-anodized finish; acrylic lens cover
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3.7 Emitter and Receiver Dimensions
45.2 mm
(1.78")
36.0 mm
(1.42")
12 mm
(0.47")
Y
L1
L2
L3
56.0 mm
(2.20")
59 mm
(2.3")
65 mm
(2.6")
4.2 mm
(0.17")
R13 mm (0.5")
minimum bend
IO-Link
Splitter
With Cable Splitter Connection
With Cable Connection
Emitter or Receiver Model
Housing Length L1
Distance Between Bracket Holes L2 L3
Defined Area Y
EA5..150..
227 mm (8.9 in)
260 mm (10.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
EA5..300..
379 mm (14.9 in)
412 mm (16.2 in)
351 mm (13.8 in)
300 mm (11.8 in)
EA5..450..
529 mm (20.8 in)
562 mm (22.1 in)
501 mm (19.7 in)
450 mm (17.7 in)
EA5..600..
678 mm (26.7 in)
704 mm (27.7 in)
650 mm (25.6 in)
600 mm (23.6 in)
EA5..750..
828 mm (32.6 in)
861 mm (33.9 in)
800 mm (31.5 in)
750 mm (29.5 in)
EA5..900..
978 mm (38.5 in)
1011 mm (39.8 in)
950 mm (37.4 in)
900 mm (35.4 in)
EA5..1050..
1128 mm (44.4 in)
1161 mm (45.7 in)
1100 mm (43.3 in)
1050 mm (41.3 in)
EA5..1200..
1278 mm (50.3 in)
1311 mm (51.6 in)
1250 mm (49.2 in)
1200 mm (47.2 in)
EA5..1500..
1578 mm (62.1 in)
1611 mm (63.4 in)
1550 mm (61.0 in)
1500 mm (59.1 in)
EA5..1800..
1878 mm (73.9 in)
1911 mm (75.2 in)
1850 mm (72.8 in)
1800 mm (70.9 in)
EA5..2100..
2178 mm (85.7 in)
2211 mm (87.0 in)
2150 mm (84.6 in)
2100 mm (82.7 in)
EA5..2400..
2478 mm (97.6 in)
2511 mm (98.9 in)
2450 mm (96.4 in)
2400 mm (94.5 in)
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3.8 Standard Bracket Dimensions
Center Bracket (model EZA-MBK-12**)
End Cap Brackets (model EZA-MBK-11*)
4 x 5.8 mm (0.23")
wide slots
Ø 21.5 mm
(0.85")
Ø 33 mm
(1.30")
4 x R 19.4 mm
(0.76")
4 x 45
38.2 mm
(1.50")
20 mm
(0.79")
55 mm
(2.17")
4.2 mm
(0.17")
63.2 mm
(2.49")
Ø 60 mm
20 mm
(0.79")
20 mm
(0.79")
55.6 mm
(2.19")
25 mm
(0.98")
50 mm
(1.96")
4.2 mm
(0.17")
9.5 mm
(0.37")
2 x 5 mm
(0.20")
2 x 15 mm
(0.59")
2 x 7 mm
(0.28")
2 x R 5 mm
(0.20")
17.5 mm
(0.69")
50 mm
(1.97")
10 mm
(0.39")
Ø 8.3 mm
(0.33")
36 mm
(1.42")
Ø 7 mm
(0.28")
15 mm
(0.59")
20.0 mm
(0.79")
20 mm
(0.79")
*Dimensions are identical for model EZA-MBK-11N stainless steel
brackets.
** Supplied with emitters and receivers over 1050 mm.
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4 Installation and Alignment
4.1 Mounting the Emitter and Receiver
Compact EZ-ARRAY emitters and receivers are easy to handle during mounting. When mounted to the sensor end caps, the supplied
mounting brackets allow ±30° rotation. An emitter may be separated from 400 mm to 4 m (16 in to 13 ft) from its receiver.
From a common point of reference, make measurements to locate the emitter and receiver in the same plane, with their midpoints and
display ends directly opposite each other. (If sensors are mounted with their display ends at the top, see Receiver Gray Wire or refer to
HW Interface table in General Configuration for directions on inverting the 3-digit display.) Mount the brackets to the emitter and
receiver housings using the supplied M6 bolts and Keps nuts, or user-supplied hardware.
Center mounting brackets must be used with longer sensors, if they are subject to shock or vibration. In such situations, the sensors are
designed to be mounted with up to 900 mm unsupported distance (between brackets). Sensors 1050 mm and longer are supplied with a
center bracket to be used as needed with the standard end-cap brackets.
1. Attach the center bracket to the mounting surface when mounting the end-cap brackets.
2. Attach the clamp to both slots of the housing, using the included M5 screws and T-nuts.
3. After the sensor is mounted to the end-cap brackets, attach the clamp to the center bracket using the supplied M5 screw.
EZ-ARRAY End-Cap Brackets (supplied with each emitter and receiver)
End-Mounted
Side-Mounted (two sensor brackets may
be substituted)
Swivel Center Bracket (supplied with emitters
and receivers 1050 mm and longer)
Sensors are designed to be mounted with up to
900 mm unsupported distance between
brackets.
4.2 Mechanical Alignment
Mount the emitter and receiver in their brackets and position the windows of the two
units directly facing each other. Measure from one or more reference planes (e.g., the
building floor) to the same point(s) on the emitter and receiver to verify their mechanical
alignment. Use a carpenter's level, a plumb bob, or the optional LAT-1-SS Laser
Alignment Tool, or check the diagonal distances between the sensors, to achieve
mechanical alignment.
When alignment is difficult, a LAT-1-SS tool is useful to assist or confirm alignment by
providing a visible red dot along the sensor's optical axis. Snap the LAT-1 clip onto the
sensor housing, turn on its laser emitter, and use a strip of retroreflective tape at the
opposite sensor to see the dot.
Also check "by eye" for line-of-sight alignment. Make any necessary final mechanical
adjustments, and hand-tighten the bracket hardware. See Optical Alignment and
Alignment Blanking Button for further alignment information.
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Verify that:
• The emitter and receiver are directly opposite each other,
and nothing is interrupting the beams.
• The sensing area is the same distance from a common
reference plane for each sensor.
• The emitter and receiver are in the same plane and are level/
plumb and square to each other (vertical, horizontal, or
inclined at the same angle, and not tilted front-to-back or
side-to-side).
Emitter
Receiver
A
level
level
B
level
X
level
X
Y
Z
Y
Z
Level Surface
X
X
Level Surface
Angled or Horizontal Installations - verify that:
• Distance X at the emitter and receiver are equal.
• Distance Y at the emitter and receiver are equal.
Vertical Installations - verify that:
• Distance Z at the emitter and reciever are equal from parallel
• Distance X at emitter and receiver are equal.
surfaces.
• Both sensors are level/plumb (check both the side and
• Vertical face (i.e., the lens) is level/plumb.
face).
• Sensing area is square. Check diagonal measurements if
• Sensing area is square. Verify diagonal measurements
possible; see Vertical Installations at right.
if possible (Diagonal A = Diagonal B).
4.3 Wiring Diagrams
Inputs
Receiver gray wire: The receiver has an input that can be used as a gate input or
for remote teach. To initiate remote teach, alignment, and gating functions, tie
the wire through a switch to sensor common. See Receiver Gray (Remote Teach)
Wire for more information.
PNP Outputs without IO-Link Master
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bn
bn
Power Supply V-
bu
bu
Power Supply V-
Sync
pk
pk
Sync
V Out 1
wh
V Out 2
ye
Out 1
gn
Out 2
rd
Teach
gy
Shield
bare
+
22
–
Power Supply V+
Power Supply V+
wh
+
Discrete Outputs: The receiver has two discrete outputs; the green wire is
referenced as discrete output 1, and the red wire is referenced as discrete
output 2. Discrete output 1 is a push-pull output. Discrete output 2 is PNP,
unless the polarity is altered via the communication interface. Refer to
Specifications for further electrical requirements.
18-30V dc
Power
Receiver
–
Analog white and yellow wires: The receiver has two analog outputs. Both
outputs are voltage analog outputs. The white wire is referenced as analog
output 1; the yellow wire is referenced as analog output 2. The voltage analog
outputs will source current through an external load to sensor common.
–
Outputs
ye
gn
rd
Load
gy
Load
0-2V dc
bare
Shield
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bn
Power Supply V+
bn
Power Supply V-
bu
Sync
pk
IO-Link
Cable
Splitter
bu
pk
Emitter
Power Supply V+
Power Supply VSync
2
7
6
2
7
6
3
8
1
3
4
2
rd*
* Out 2 can be either
Discrete Output 2 or
Voltage Output 1,
depending on splitter
model
Ou
Out 2*
t2
*
C/
Q
VV+
gn
C/Q
IO-Link
Master
Sync (Pink) Wire: The emitter and receiver are electrically synchronized via the pink wire. The emitter and receiver pink wires must only
be electrically connected together.
4.4 Optical Alignment
After the electrical connections are made, power up the emitter and receiver.
Verify that input power is present to both emitter and receiver; the emitter
Status indicator and the receiver Status LED should be ON green. If the
receiver Status LED is on red (and a "c" appears on the 3-digit display), refer to
Troubleshooting and Error Codes.
Note: At power-up, all Zone indicators are tested (flash red),
then the number of blocked beams is displayed.
a)
Straightedge
Straightedge
0 beams blocked; all Zone indicators ON Green
Observe the receiver indicators (see table below).
Optimize Alignment and Maximize Excess Gain
Verify that the emitter and receiver are pointed squarely at each other. A
straightedge (e.g., a level) can help determine the direction the sensor is
facing.
Slightly loosen the sensor mounting screws and rotate one sensor to the left
and right, noting the positions where the receiver Zone indicators turn from
green to red; repeat with the other sensor. Center each sensor between the
noted positions and tighten the end cap mounting screws, making sure to
maintain the positioning. The sensor windows should directly face each other.
Once optimum optical alignment is verified, proceed to configuration, via the
remote teach wire, the receiver interface, or the IO-Link interface (Receiver
Gray Wire, Alignment Blanking Button, or refer to the Appendix: IO Link
Alignment Blanking Routine) and complete the electronic alignment. This
further alignment step adjusts the emitted light level of each beam for the
application, to maximize sensing performance.
b)
60 beams blocked; all Zone indicators ON Red
c)
30 beams blocked; 4 Zone indicators ON Green, 3 ON Red
d)
0 beams blocked; all Zone indicators ON Green
Optimizing optical alignment; 300 mm model shown
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Receiver Interface Indicators during Alignment
All Beams Either Clear or Blanked
Some Beams Blocked or Mis-Aligned
Out of Alignment
Zone Indicators
All ON Green
Some ON Red (zones with blocked
beams) Some ON Green (zones with all
clear beams)
All ON Red (Some beams blocked in
each zone)
Receiver Status Indicator
ON Green
ON Green
ON Green
3-Digit Display
0 (Number of blocked beams)
Number of blocked beams
Total number of beams in the array
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5 Receiver User Interface
The receiver user interface comprises the six-position DIP switch, two push buttons, 3-digit display, and other indicators present on the
receiver (see Status Indicators for more complete status indicator information). The receiver interface enables configuration of
standardized combinations of the EZ-ARRAY sensing options (output configuration, scanning methods and modes); for more advanced
setup, refer to to IO-Link Interface.
5.1 Configuration DIP Switches
Use the DIP switches to configure the sensor.
Access the switch by removing the screw-on security plate and lifting the
clear hinged access cover. The access cover may be removed entirely (pull
straight out to remove, press back in to replace) for easier access during
configuration.
Some of the switches are assigned their own functions, others work together
in combination (see table).
To open access
cover, insert a
small flat-blade
screwdriver, press
up, and pull.
Switches S1 and S2 in combination select one of four scanning modes.
Switches S3 and S4 in combination select one of four measurement mode
pairs (one for each analog output).
Switch S5 defines the analog slope setting for both analog outputs and S6
defines whether discrete output 2 is complementary to discrete 1 or
functions as an alarm (when configuration is accomplished via DIP switch,
discrete output 1 and analog output 1 follow the same measurement mode).
All DIP switch positions are shown in the ON (default)
position.
Receiver User Interface DIP Switches
Description
S1
S2
S3
S4
Scan Mode: Straight Scan
ON*
ON*
Scan Mode: Double-Edge, Step 1
ON
OFF
Scan Mode: Double-Edge, Step 4
OFF
ON
Scan Mode: Single-Edge
OFF
OFF
Analog 1 TBB; Analog 2 FBB
ON*
ON*
Analog 1 LBB; Analog 2 MBB
ON
OFF
Analog 1 OD; Analog 2 ID
OFF
ON
Analog 1 CBB; Analog 2 CFBB
OFF
OFF
S5
Positive Analog Slope
ON*
Negative Analog Slope
OFF
S6
Discrete 2 Complementary
ON*
DIscrete 2 Alarm
OFF
* Factory default settings
5.1.1 Scanning Modes (S1 and S2)
See Maximum Scan Times on page 11for scan times.
Double-Edge Step 1 (S1 ON, S2 OFF)
Double-Edge Step 1 can be used when three or fewer opaque objects are presented to the light curtain at one time. The
advantage of this mode is improved sensor edge resolution (2.5 mm). The minimum object detection size is 10 mm.
Double-Edge Step 4 (S1 OFF, S2 ON)
Double-Edge Step 4 can be used when three or fewer opaque objects are presented to the light curtain and the minimum size
object to be detected is 30 mm. This scanning mode ignores objects smaller than 30 mm. Like Double-Edge Step 1, the sensor
edge resolution is 2.5 mm.
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Single-Edge Scan (S1 OFF, S2 OFF)
Single-Edge Scan can be used when a single opaque object is presented to the light curtain at one time. The object must block
the "bottom" channel (the channel closest to the receiver display). Like the double-edge scans, the sensor edge resolution is
2.5 mm. The minimum object detection size is 10 mm. Because single-edge scan is capable only of measuring the height of an
opaque object that blocks the bottom channel and all channels up to the height of the object, the pertinent measurement
modes are LBB (last beam blocked) or TBB (total beams blocked). When single-edge scan is selected, the selected
measurement mode will be applied to both analog outputs. Selection of OD/ID with single-edge scan will result in an error
code.
Straight Scan (S1 ON, S2 ON)
Straight Scan is the most versatile scanning mode and can be used without the exceptions noted in the other scanning modes.
Use this scanning mode when using the low-contrast sensitivity setting to measure semi-transparent materials.
5.1.2 Measurement Modes (S3 and S4)
The measurement modes, determined by switches S3 and S4 in combination, define what information is calculated by the sensor and
sent via the analog outputs. See Measurement Mode Selection for measurement mode definitions. Discrete output 1 and analog output
1 will follow the same measurement mode. (If single-edge scan is selected, select measurement mode LBB or TBB.)
During normal operation, the 3-digit diagnostic display reads out the numerical value of the specified measuring mode for analog output
1.
5.1.3 Analog Slope (S5)
Switch S5 defines the analog output slope. As the measurement mode values increase, the analog output voltage can either increase
(positive slope, S5 ON) or decrease (negative slope, S5 OFF). Switch S5 applies the same slope to both analog outputs.
5.1.4 Complementary/Alarm (S6)
Switch S6 defines the operation of discrete output 2. When the receiver user interface is used, discrete output 1 is active when an
object is detected by the sensor (normally open operation). In complementary mode (S6 ON), output 2 will always be in the opposite
state of output 1. In alarm mode (S6 OFF), discrete output 2 will be active when the sensor detects a system fault. System faults include
a failed emitter, mis-wiring of the emitter/receiver communication wire (the pink wire), and low excess gain (if the sensor is configured
for high-contrast sensitivity).
5.2 Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment)
The Alignment/Blanking push button is used both to maximize the alignment and to access the blanking feature. The electronic
alignment routine adjusts the emitted light level to maximize sensor performance. Perform the procedure at installation and again
when the emitter and/or receiver is moved. For IO-Link interface alignment instructions, see Alignment Blanking Routine.
Blanking is used to maintain sensing accuracy in applications where a fixed object (for instance a permanently mounted bracket) will
block one or more beams. The sensor will ignore the blanked channels when calculating outputs from the selected measurement
modes.
5.2.1 Electronic Alignment and Blanking - Receiver Interface
To initiate the electronic alignment procedure, use a small screwdriver to press the Alignment/Blanking button for two or more seconds.
The left-hand digit of the 3-digit display will read "A" (representing alignment); the right two digits will show the number of beams
blocked. The receiver is learning the clear condition. Rotate the sensors as required (but do not change the distance between them).
When the receiver's 3-digit display shows 0 beams blocked, the sensors are adequately aligned.
Tighten the sensor mounts, then press the Alignment/Blanking button again for two seconds to exit alignment mode. If all sensor light
channels are clear, the EZ-ARRAY stores each channel's signal strength in non-volatile memory and reads "- - -" on the 3-digit display.
Re-alignment is not required again, unless the emitter or receiver is moved.
If any beams are blocked by objects other than the sensing target to be measured during run mode, those beams can be blanked in
alignment mode for more accurate measurement. The blocked beams must be either blanked or cleared during alignment mode for
alignment to proceed (see below). While the "A" is visible on the receiver display, momentarily (about 0.5 seconds max.) press the
Alignment/Blanking button again. The "A" will change to "n" to indicate the sensor is ready to "learn" the blanking pattern; momentarily
press the button again to exit the blanking routine. The sensor blanks the blocked beams and the display changes to "A."; the period
following the lefthand digit signifies blanking is active. Press the Alignment/Blanking button for two seconds to exit alignment mode.
The EZ-ARRAY stores each channel's signal strength in non-volatile memory and reads "-. - -" on the 3-digit display to denote blanking is
in use.
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5.2.2 Flashing "000" on the 3-Digit Display
When returning to run mode, the receiver determines whether any unblanked beam channels are obstructed. If any channels are
obstructed, the new alignment settings are not saved; the receiver flashes zeroes on the display three times and sensing will continue,
using the previously set alignment settings. If this occurs, either clear the blocked beams and repeat the alignment routine or repeat the
alignment routine and blank the blocked beams.
5.3 Gain (Sensitivity Adjust) Button
To change the sensitivity (Gain setting), press and hold the button for two seconds. The left-hand digit of the 3-digit display will read " L
"; the right-hand digit will read "1" (high excess-gain) or "2" (low-contrast). The sensitivity level can then be toggled between the values
1 and 2. When the desired sensitivity level is displayed, hold the Gain push button for 2 seconds and the sensor will return to run mode.
5.4 Inverting the 3-Digit Display
For instances where the sensors must be mounted in an inverted position, the 3-digit display can be can be inverted for readability. See
Receiver Gray Wire. The 3-digit display can then be switched back to "normal" by repeating the procedure.
Note: The periods on the three seven-segment indicators do not move when the display is inverted.
5.5 Troubleshooting and Error Codes
If the receiver Status LED is red and the 3-digit display reads "c" followed by a number from 1 to 10, a corrective action is needed (see
table below).
5.5.1 "Dirty" Channel Indicator
If the Status LED is red, but no "c" is visible on the 3-digit display (the scan measurement mode result is displayed), the sensor alignment
is marginal. Clean the sensor windows and perform the alignment procedure as necessary.
For all corrective actions, first verify proper supply voltages and wiring connectivity. Disconnect and re-connect the sensor cable
connectors to verify proper connector installation.
Error
Code
Problem
Corrective Action
1
Receiver EEPROM Hard Failure
This problem is caused by a receiver failure that cannot be corrected by the user. Replace the receiver.
2
Receiver Alignment/Blanking Configuration
Error
Remove and re-apply sensor supply voltage. If the error code 2 is removed, electrically re-align the sensor
(Alignment/Blanking Button). If the error code persists, contact Banner for further problem-solving
techniques.
3
Reserved for Factory
Replace the receiver.
4
Emitter or Wiring Problem
1.
2.
3.
Verify that emitter and receiver wiring is correct (see Wiring Diagrams on page 22).
Check the status of the emitter Status LED. Emitter LED OFF: Check the voltage across the
emitter brown and blue wires. If the voltage across the emitter brown and blue wire is OK, then
replace the emitter. Emitter Status LED flashing (approx. every 2 seconds): Verify that the
emitter/receiver synch (pink) wires are correctly installed.
Verify that the Synch wires are correctly installed. Check the synch wire dc voltage. If the
voltage is below 1 volt or above 3 volts, then again check the synch wire for possible mis-wiring.
Unplug first the receiver and then the emitter to determine the problem source.
5
Emitter Channel Error
The emitter has identified a nonfunctional optical channel. Temporary fix: Blank the channel (Section
Alignment/Blanking Button) to ignore the problem. Permanent fix: Replace the emitter.
6
Reserved for Factory
Replace the receiver.
7
Reserved for Factory
Replace the emitter.
8
Reserved for Factory
Replace the receiver.
9
Reserved for Factory
Replace the receiver.
10
Incompatible Scan and Measurement Mode
Some measurement modes are incompatible with some scanning modes. Single-Edge Scan; do not use
the following measurement modes: OD, ID, FBM, LBM, TBM, CBM, Nap Detection Double-Edge Scan; do
not use the following measurement modes: FBM, LBM, TBM, CBM, Nap Detection
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6 IO-Link Interface
6.1 Overview
For the latest IO-Link protocol and specifications, please visit the web site at http://www.io-link.com
IO-Link is a point-to-point communication link between master and slave. It can be used to automatically parameterize sensors and
transmit process data.
6.2 IO-Link Profile and Models
IO-Link Version
1.0
COM-Mode
COM2 (38,400 bps)
Process Data Width
16-Bit
Process Data Structure
Input Data: Bit 0-12: Measurement 1 Value, Bit 13-15: Reserved
SIO-Mode Support
Yes
Memory Request for Data Management
180 Bytes
Sub-Index Access
Not Supported
Model
Device ID
Min. Cycle Time (ms)
EA5R150XKQ
65536
11.6
EA5R300XKQ
65537
19.2
EA5R450XKQ
65538
26.4
EA5R600XKQ
65539
35.2
EA5R750XKQ
65540
43.2
EA5R900XKQ
65541
49.6
EA5R1050XKQ
65542
57.6
EA5R1200XKQ
65543
64.0
EA5R1500XKQ
65545
80.0
EA5R1800XKQ
65546
94.4
EA5R2100XKQ
65547
108.8
EA5R2400XKQ
65548
123.2
6.3 Hardware Interface
IO-Link is designed around IEC 61131-9 Single-drop digital communication interface for sensors and actuators (SDCI). The figure below
shows the SDCI connection for 3-wire connection devices. Power, ground, communication, and/or switching signal are required, pin 2 is
an optional I/O. The EZ-ARRAY provides the SDCI connection with an IO-Link cable splitter accessory. The EZ-Array is a Port Class A
device.
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6.3.1 Electrical Interface
IO-Link Splitter
Connector #1
CSB-M1240M1280 (Dual Discrete) Pinouts
EZ-ARRAY 8-Pin
Connector
8-Wire Cable
Signal
Definition
EZ-ARRAY 8-Pin
Connector
8-Wire
Cable
Signal
Definition
1
2
Brown
L+
18-30 VDC
2
Brown
L+
18-30 VDC
2
8
Red
Q
Switching Signal D02
1
White
AO
V Out 1 (0-10V)
3
7
Blue
L-
0 VDC
7
Blue
L-
0 VDC
4
3
Green
Q
Switching Signal DO1
(SIO)
3
Green
Q
Switching Signal DO1
(SIO)
C
IO-Link (SDCI)
C
IO-Link (SDCI)
N.C.
No Connection
N.C.
No Connection
5
N.C.
N.C.
IO-Link Splitter
CSB-M1250M1280 (Analog) Pinouts
N.C.
N.C.
CSB-M1240M1280 is shown, for CSB-M1250M1280 pin 1 is
connected
2
7
6
3
8*
2
7
6
1
3
4
2
Note: If an additional cable between the receiver and splitter is required, its length must be less than a meter.
6.3.2 IO-Link Master
A list of IO-Link Master manufacturers can be found under the About Us at www.io-link.com.
6.4 IODD (IO-Link Device Description)
An IODD file is a file that formally describes a device using XML notation. The IODD provides all the necessary properties to establish
communication and configuration. The EZ-ARRAY IO-Link IODD package consists of an IODD file, and three image files:
• Banner_Engineering---IODD1.0.1.xml
• Banner_Engineering-logo.png
• Banner_Engineering-EA5RXK-icon.png
• Banner_Engineering-EA5RXK-pic.png
This IO-Link IODD package is contained on the supplied IO-Link Device Description Resource CD (P/N 18491). For the latest IODD
packages, please refer to the Banner website at http://www.bannerengineering.com/IO-Link.
6.5 Configuration Data
IO-Link models of the EZ-ARRAY use the Service Parameter Data Unit (SPDU) channel for providing read-write access to configuration
data.
6.5.1 Scan Configuration
The Scan Configuration contains the settings for the scan type and receiver's remote teach wire (gray wire) function.
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SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
80
1
0
Scan Type
80
2
1
Remote Teach/Gate
Scan Type
Value
Type
Description
1
Straight
Straight Scanning
2
Single Edge
Scanning for Single Edge
3
Double Edge - Step 1
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires every channel)
4
Double Edge - Step 2
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires channels 1, 3, 5, ...)
5
Double Edge - Step 4
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires channels 1, 5, 9, ...)
6
Double Edge - Step 8
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires channels 1, 9, 17, ...)
7
Double Edge - Step 16
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires channels 1, 17, 33, ...)
8
Double Edge - Step 32
Scanning for Edges of up to 3 objects (fires channels 1, 33, 65, ...)
10
Carpet Nap
Scanning for Carpet Nap Detection Applications
Remote Teach/Gate
Value
Function
Description
0
Disabled
Disabled
1
Remote Teach
Enabled with All Functionality
2
Alignment/Sensitivity
Only Alignment, Blanking, and Sensitivity Adjustments can be performed
3
Gate - Active High
Setting the gray wire in the high state enables scanning
4
Gate - Active Low
Setting the gray wire in the low state enables scanning
5
Gate - Rising Edge
A single scan will occur after the gray wire goes from a low-to-high state
6
Gate - Falling Edge
A single scan will occur after the gray wire goes from a high-to-low state
6.5.2 Blanking Configuration
The Blanking Configuration contains the blanking bit-mask for the EZ-ARRAY's channels. Each sub-index represents 16 channels.
Blanking Configuration
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
81
1
0
Blanking 1-8
81
1
1
Blanking 9-16
81
...
...
...
81
30
58
Blanking 465-472
81
30
59
Blanking 473-480
Blanking Bit-Mask
Value
0
30
Status
Description
Non-Blanked
The channel will be used during scanning
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Blanking Bit-Mask
Value
1
Status
Description
Blanked
The channel will be skipped during scanning
6.5.3 General Configuration
The General Configuration contains the general settings for the EZ-ARRAY.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
86
1
0
Emitter Power
86
2
1
Gain Method
86
3
2
Low Contrast Sensitivity
86
See table A-11
3
HW Interface Flags
86
9
4
Measurement 1 (Input Process Data)
86
10
5
86
12
8-9
86
13
10-13
Measurement 2
Number of Dirty Channels
Time of Service
Emitter Power
Value
Function
Description
1
Level 1
Power Setting 1 (Lowest)
2
Level 2
Power Setting 2
3
Level 3
Power Setting 3
4
Level 4
Power Setting 4
5
Level 5
Power Setting 5
6
Level 6
Power Setting 6
7
Level 7
Power Setting 7
8
Level 8
Power Setting 8
9
Level 9
Power Setting 9
10
Level 10
Power Setting 10
11
Level 11
Power Setting 11 (Highest)
Gain Method
Value
Status
Description
1
High-Excess Gain
Fixed thresholds for maximum excess gain
2
Low Contrast
Adjustable percentage based thresholds (only in Straight Scan)
Low Contrast Sensitivity
Value
Function
Description
0
10%
Blocked threshold is set 10% below aligned signal
1
15%
Blocked threshold is set 15% below aligned signal
2
20%
Blocked threshold is set 20% below aligned signal
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Low Contrast Sensitivity
Value
Function
Description
3
25%
Blocked threshold is set 25% below aligned signal
4
30%
Blocked threshold is set 30% below aligned signal
5
35%
Blocked threshold is set 35% below aligned signal
6
40%
Blocked threshold is set 40% below aligned signal
7
45%
Blocked threshold is set 45% below aligned signal
8
50%
Blocked threshold is set 50% below aligned signal
HW Interface Flags
SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Flag
Description
4
0
Display Orientation
0 = Normal, 1 = Inverted
5
1
Configuration Type
0 = DIP Switch, 1 = Advanced Control
6
2
Sensitivity Button
0 = Enabled, 1 = Disabled
7
3
Align/Blank Button
0 = Enabled, 1 = Disabled
Measurement 1 & Measurement 2
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Value
Function
Description
0
Disabled
Disabled
1
FBB
First Beam Blocked
2
LBB
Last Beam Blocked
3
TBB
Total Beams Blocked
4
TRN
Transitions
5
CBB
Contiguous Beams Blocked
6
FBM
First Beam Made
7
LBM
Last Beam Made
8
TBM
Total Beams Made
9
CBM
Contiguous Beams Made
10
MBB
Middle Beam Blocked
11
OD
Outer Diameter
12
ID
Inner Diameter
13
CFBB
Contiguous First Beam Blocked
14
CLBB
Contiguous Last Beam Blocked
15
O1 FBB
Object 1 First Beam Blocked
16
O1 LBB
Object 1 Last Beam Blocked
17
O2 FBB
Object 2 First Beam Blocked
18
O2 LBB
Object 2 Last Beam Blocked
19
O3 FBB
Object 3 First Beam Blocked
20
O3 LBB
Object 3 Last Beam Blocked
21
CARPET NAP
Carpet Nap
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Carpet Edge
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Number of Dirty Channels
Range
Description
1-360
Number of channels that need to be dirty before indicator is lit (150 to 1800 mm Length Models)
1-480
Number of channels that need to be dirty before indicator is lit (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models)
Time of Service
Range
Description
232 – 1
Number of hours EZ-ARRAY has been in operation
6.5.4 Analog Output 1 Configuration
The Analog Output 1 Configuration contains the settings for the first analog output.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
82
See table A-22
0
Config Flags
82
9
2
Filter Speed
82
11
4-5
NULL Output
82
12
6-7
SPAN Output
Config Flags (Analog Output 1 & 2)
SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Flag
Description
1
0
Slope
0 = Negative, 1 = Positive
2
1
Measurement
0 = Measurement 2, 1 = Measurement 1
3
2-3
4
4
ZERO Value
0 = Hold, 1 = Minimum, 2 = Maximum
Peak Detect
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
5
5
Peak Detect Direction
0 = Maximum, 1 = Minimum
6
6
Status
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
7
7
Peak Detect Reset
0 = Auto, 1 = External Communications
Filter Speed (Analog Output 1 & 2)
Value
Filter Speed
Description
0
Fast
No filtering
1
Medium
Filter step response is 6 scans for 98% of signal
3
Slow
Filter step response is 24 scans for 98% of signal
NULL Output (Analog Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
0-4095
Minimum DAC value of Analog Output (MUST be < SPAN Output)
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SPAN Output (Analog Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
0-4095
Maximum DAC value of Analog Output (MUST be > NULL Output)
6.5.5 Analog Output 2 Configuration
The Analog Output 2 Configuration contains the settings for the second analog output.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
83
See Table A-22
0
Config Flags
83
9
2
Filter Speed
83
11
4-5
NULL Output
83
12
6-7
SPAN Output
6.5.6 Discrete Output 1 Configuration
The Discrete Output 1 Configuration contains the settings for the first discrete output.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
84
See Table A-28
0
Config Flags
84
7
2-3
Scan Response
84
8
4-5
Hysteresis LOW
84
9
6-7
Hysteresis HIGH
84
10
8-9
Threshold LOW
84
11
10-11
Threshold HIGH
Config Flags (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Flag
Description
1
0
Status
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
2
1
Type
0 = Measurement, 1 = Alarm/Health (Discrete Output 1 can ONLY be of type Measurement)
3
2
Polarity5
0 = PNP, 1 = NPN
4
3
Mode6
0 = Normally Closed (Health), 1 = Normally Open (Alarm)
5
4
Measurement
0 = Measurement 2, 1 = Measurement 1
Scan Response (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
1-250
Number of consecutive measurements before changing state
Hysteresis LOW (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
0-359
Lower hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be < Threshold LOW) (150 to 1800 mm Length Models)
5 IO-Link Model: Discrete Output 2 ONLY, Discrete Output 1 is PUSH-PULL
6 For Type = Alarm/Health, Mode setting corresponds to 0=Health, 1=Alarm
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Hysteresis LOW (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
0-479
Lower hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be < Threshold LOW) (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models)
Hysteresis HIGH (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
2-361
Upper hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be > Threshold HIGH) (150 to 1800 mm Length Models)
2-481
Upper hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be > Threshold HIGH) (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models)
Threshold LOW (Discrete Output 1 & 2)
Range
Description
1-360
Lower threshold for discrete output (MUST be = Threshold LOW) (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models)
6.5.7 Discrete Output 2 Configuration
The Discrete Output 2 Configuration contains the settings for the second discrete output.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
85
See Table A-28
0
Configuration
85
7
2-3
Demodulation Count
85
8
4-5
Hysteresis LOW
85
9
6-7
Hysteresis HIGH
85
10
8-9
Threshold LOW
85
11
10-11
Threshold HIGH
6.6 System Status and Measurement Data
IO-Link models of the EZ-ARRAY use the SPDU channel to provide access to system status measurement data and the Alignment/
Blanking routine.
6.6.1 Active Measurements
The Active Measurements section contains the current values of the two measurements that were configured in the General
Configuration.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
64
1
0-1
Measurement 1
64
2
2-3
Measurement 2
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Measurement 1 and Measurement 2
Range
Description
0-1920
Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution
6.6.2 ALL Measurements
The ALL Measurements section contains the current values of all the available measurements.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
FBB
Index
Sub-Index
67
1
0-1
67
2
2-3
LBB
67
3
4-5
TBB
67
4
6-7
TRN
67
5
8-9
CBB
67
6
10-11
FBM
67
7
12-13
LBM
67
8
14-15
TBM
67
9
16-17
CBM
67
10
18-19
MBB
67
11
20-21
OD
67
12
22-23
ID
67
13
24-25
CFBB
67
14
26-27
CLBB
67
15
28-29
O1 FBB
67
16
30-31
O1 LBB
67
17
32-33
O2 FBB
67
18
34-35
O2 LBB
67
19
36-37
O3 FBB
67
20
38-39
O3 LBB
67
21
40-41
CARPET NAP
67
22
42-43
AO1 PEAK
67
23
44-45
AO2 PEAK
67
24
46-47
CARPET EDGE
Measurements (ALL)
Range
Description
0-1920
Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution
AO1 PEAK and AO2 PEAK Measurements
The AO1 PEAK and AO2 PEAK measurements store the minimum/maximum values of Analog Output 1 and Analog Output 2
respectively. When the EZ-ARRAY's Analog Outputs are configured to have Peak Detect = Enabled and Peak Detect Reset = External
Communications, then reading these measurements will reset the Analog Output Peak Detect value. To enable this mode of operation,
the Analog Output's Configuration Flags must be configured as shown in Example 1 (see Table A-22).
Example 1. Analog Output Configuration Flags for Peak Detection with External Comm Reset
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SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Flag
Description
Value
1
0
Slope
0 = Negative, 1 = Positive
X*
2
1
Measurement
0 = Measurement 2, 1 = Measurement 1
X
3
2-3
ZERO Value
00 = Hold, 01 = Minimum, 10 = Maximum
XX
4
4
Peak Detect
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
1
5
5
Peak Detect Direction
0 = Maximum, 1 = Minimum
X
6
6
Status
0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled
1
7
7
Peak Detect Reset
0 = Auto, 1 = External Communications
1
* X denotes a don't care value
6.6.3 Channel States
The Channel States section contains the state of all the channels in the EZ-ARRAY. Each sub-index represents 16 channels.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
65
1
0
Channels 1-8
65
1
1
Channels 9-16
65
...
...
...
65
30
58
Channels 465-472
65
30
59
Channels 473-480
Channel States Bit-Mask
Value
State
Description
0
Made
The channel is made (clear)
1
Blocked
The channel is blocked
For example, if the first and third beams of the EZ-ARRAY are blocked, Sub-Index 1 would contain the value 0x0005.
6.6.4 System Info and Status
The System Info and Status section contains the current status of the EZ-ARRAY.
System Info and Status
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
66
1
0-1
Number of Emitter Channels
66
2
2-3
Emitter First Bad Channel
66
3
4-5
Number of Receiver Channels
66
See Table B-12
8
DIP Switch
66
12
9
ERROR Code
66
13
10
Alignment Status
66
See Table B-14
11
Discrete Outputs
66
17
12-13
Analog Output 1 DAC
66
18
14-15
Analog Output 2 DAC
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Number of Emitter Channels
Range
Description
30-480
Number of channels the emitter has (multiples of 30)
Emitter First Bad Channel
Range
Description
0-480
First channel that emitter is unable to fire (0 = no bad channels)
Number of Receiver Channels
Range
Description
30-480
Number of channels the Receiver has (multiples of 30)
DIP Switch
SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Function
Description
5
0
DIP Switch 6
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
6
1
DIP Switch 5
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
7
2
DIP Switch 4
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
8
3
DIP Switch 3
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
9
4
DIP Switch 2
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
10
5
DIP Switch 1
0 = ON, 1 = OFF
ERROR Code
Value
Status
0
System OK
1
Receiver EEPROM Hard Failure
2
Receiver Alignment/Blanking Configuration Error
3
Reserved for Factory 3
4
Emitter or Wiring Problem
5
Emitter Channel Error
6
Reserved for Factory 6
7
Reserved for Factory 7
8
Reserved for Factory 8
9
Reserved for Factory 9
10
Incompatible Scan and Measurement Mode
Alignment Status
38
Value
Status
0
Failed
1
Success
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Discrete Outputs
SPDU Sub-Index
Bit Position
Function
Description
14
0
Discrete Output 1
0 = OFF, 1 = ON
15
1
Discrete Output 2
0 = OFF, 1 = ON
Analog Output 1 DAC and Analog Output 2 DAC
Range
Description
0-4095
Current DAC value of analog output
6.6.5 Receiver and Emitter Version Info
The Receiver and Emitter Version Info section contains the part numbers and versions of the receiver and emitter firmware.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
68
1
0-3
Receiver Part Number
68
2
4
Receiver Version
68
4
6-9
Emitter Part Number
68
5
10
Emitter Version
6.6.6 Communications Version Info
The Communications Version Info section contains the part number and version of the communications firmware.
SPDU
Byte Position
Member Name
Index
Sub-Index
69
1
0-3
Part Number
69
2
4
Version
6.6.7 Alignment/Blanking Routine
The Alignment/Blanking Routine section provides a state-machine for executing the Alignment and/or Blanking routines.
SPDU
Index
Sub-Index
92
1
Byte Position
Member Name
0
Alignment / Blanking Mode
Alignment/Blanking Mode
Value
State
0
IDLE State
1
Access Alignment Mode
2
Alignment State
3
Exit Alignment Mode
4
Access Blanking Mode
5
Blanking State
6
Exit Blanking Mode
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1: Access
Alignment Mode
4: Access
Blanking Mode
2: Status:
Alignment
Mode
0: Idle
3: Exit
Alignment Mode
5: Status:
Blanking
Mode
6: Exit
Blanking Mode
See Overview: Electronic Alignment Routine and Overview: Blanking for details on Alignment and Blanking routines. The Alignment
Status can be read in the System Info and Status section to check if the Alignment routine was successful.
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shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is
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