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A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Instruction Manual Original Instructions 130426 Rev. G 12 July 2021 © Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved 130426 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Contents 1 Features 2 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................4 ........................................................................................................................................................................5 2.1 System Components .......................................................................................................................................................................6 2.2 Models ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6 2.3 Status Indicators ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 2.3.1 Zone Indicators (Beams Blocked Segment) ............................................................................................................................ 9 2.3.2 Three-Digit Display .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 2.3.3 Blanking Indicator .................................................................................................................................................................... 9 2.3.4 Electronic Configuration Indicator ............................................................................................................................................9 2.4 Receiver User Interface ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 2.4.1 Configuration DIP Switches ...................................................................................................................................................10 2.4.2 Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) ................................................................................................................ 11 2.4.3 Gain (Sensitivity Adjust) Button ............................................................................................................................................. 12 2.4.4 Inverting the 3-Digit Display ....................................................................................................................................................12 3 Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................. 13 3.1 Standard Bracket Dimensions .......................................................................................................................................................14 3.2 Emitter and Receiver Dimensions ..................................................................................................................................................14 4 Installation and Alignment .........................................................................................................................................16 4.1 Mounting the Emitter and Receiver ...............................................................................................................................................16 4.2 Mechanical Alignment ...................................................................................................................................................................16 4.3 Wiring Diagrams .............................................................................................................................................................................18 4.4 Optical Alignment ..........................................................................................................................................................................20 5 Configuration via DIP Switch or PC Interface ........................................................................................................... 22 5.1 Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire ............................................................................................................................................22 5.2 Gain Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23 5.3 Blanking ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 24 5.4 Measurement Mode Selection ...................................................................................................................................................... 24 5.5 Outputs ...........................................................................................................................................................................................27 5.5.1 Analog Output Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 27 5.5.2 Discrete Output Configuration ............................................................................................................................................... 27 5.6 Scanning Method .......................................................................................................................................................................... 27 5.6.1 Straight Scan ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28 5.6.2 Single-Edge Scan ..................................................................................................................................................................28 5.6.3 Double-Edge Scan ................................................................................................................................................................ 28 5.6.4 Maximum Scan Times in SIO Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 29 6 Using the PC Interface (Banner Sensor GUI - Modbus Models) ..............................................................................30 6.1 Supplied Software .........................................................................................................................................................................30 6.2 Communications Connections ...................................................................................................................................................... 30 6.3 Accessing the Software ..................................................................................................................................................................30 6.3.1 Sensor Menu (Alignment/Status Screen) ............................................................................................................................... 31 6.3.2 Options Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 32 6.3.3 Help Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 33 6.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................................................................................................33 6.5 Alignment and Blanking ................................................................................................................................................................ 33 6.5.1 Align the Sensor Electronically .............................................................................................................................................. 34 6.6 Configuration Setup ...................................................................................................................................................................... 35 6.6.1 Setup Screen .........................................................................................................................................................................35 6.6.2 Status and Message Windows .............................................................................................................................................. 36 6.7 System Config View ......................................................................................................................................................................36 6.7.1 Scan Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................. 37 6.7.2 Gain Configuration .................................................................................................................................................................37 6.8 Analog Output Config View ............................................................................................................................................................38 6.9 Discrete Output Config View ..........................................................................................................................................................39 6.10 Comm Config View ..................................................................................................................................................................... 39 6.11 Part Number and Version Info View ............................................................................................................................................39 6.12 System Diagnostics View ............................................................................................................................................................40 6.13 Communications Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................................40 6.14 Menu Structure .............................................................................................................................................................................41 7 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................... 45 7.1 Error Codes ....................................................................................................................................................................................45 7.2 "Dirty" Channel Indicator ............................................................................................................................................................... 45 8 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................46 8.1 Cordsets and Connections ............................................................................................................................................................46 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 8.2 Alignment Aids ............................................................................................................................................................................... 47 8.3 Accessory Mounting Brackets and Stands ....................................................................................................................................48 8.4 MSA Series Stands .......................................................................................................................................................................48 9 Additional Information ............................................................................................................................................... 49 9.1 Modbus Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49 9.1.1 Read Holding Registers (0x03) ............................................................................................................................................. 49 9.1.2 Read Input Register (0x04) ................................................................................................................................................... 50 9.1.3 Write Multiple Holding Registers (0x10) ................................................................................................................................. 51 9.2 Configuration Data ........................................................................................................................................................................ 52 9.2.1 Scan Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ 52 9.2.2 Blanking Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................... 52 9.2.3 General Configuration ........................................................................................................................................................... 54 9.2.4 Modbus Communications Configuration .................................................................................................................................56 9.2.5 Analog Output 1 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 57 9.2.6 Analog Output 2 Configuration .............................................................................................................................................. 58 9.2.7 Discrete Output 1 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 58 9.2.8 Discrete Output 2 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................ 59 9.3 System Status and Measurement Data ......................................................................................................................................... 60 9.3.1 Active Measurements ............................................................................................................................................................ 60 9.3.2 ALL Measurements ............................................................................................................................................................... 61 9.3.3 Channel States ...................................................................................................................................................................... 63 9.3.4 System Info and Status ......................................................................................................................................................... 64 9.3.5 Receiver and Emitter Version Info .........................................................................................................................................66 9.3.6 Communications Version Info ................................................................................................................................................67 10 Product Support and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 68 10.1 Replacement Parts ......................................................................................................................................................................68 10.2 Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................................... 68 10.3 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 68 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 1 Features • • • • • • • • • 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 ◦ Three scanning methods ◦ Selectable beam blanking ◦ Selectable continuous or gated scan initiation ◦ Selectable threshold setting for semi-transparent applications ◦ Two analog outputs, two discrete outputs ◦ Communication via PC interface 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: ◦ Six-position DIP switch for setting scan mode, measurement mode, analog slope, discrete output 2 option (complementary measurement or alarm operation) ◦ Two push buttons for gain method selection and alignment/ blanking ◦ Seven Zone LEDs for instant alignment and beam blockage information ◦ Three-digit display for sensing information and diagnostics Software PC interface available for advanced configuration setup Remote teach wire option for alignment, gain settings, inverted display, and DIP switch disable WARNING: • Do not use this device for personnel protection • Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death. • This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on) or de-energized (off) output condition. 4 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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 5 mm 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 ( Scanning Method on p. 27). The sensing range is 400 mm to 4 m (16 in to 13 ft) on standard models and 30 mm to 1500 mm (1.18 in to 59 in) on the short-range, low-contrast models. 1 Short range, low contrast models are available for applications requiring a shorter distance between emitter and receiver or where detection and profiling of non-opaque targets is needed. Detection of glass or other clear objects is possible with this system. 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 using the six-position DIP switch on the front of the receiver (the receiver user interface). For more advanced control, easy-to-use PC interface software is available on the included CD to configure the sensors using a PC. 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 on p. 16.) 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 five outputs: two analog, two discrete, and one Modbus 485-RTU communication interface. (See .) Figure 1. Application Figure 2. Emitter and Receiver Emitter Receiver Connection to 5-pin Communication Cable Under Hinged Access Panel: Zone Indicators 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 Built-in features in the EZ-ARRAY contribute to its ease of use. Many features are available using either the user-friendly receiver interface or the more advanced PC interface. Diagnostic programming and easy-to-see indicators on the receiver simplify physical alignment and troubleshooting; more advanced diagnostics are available via the PC interface. The alignment/blanking button ( Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11) 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 PC 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. Up to 15 systems may be networked via Modbus 485 RTU. 1 Contact the factory for short-range, low-contrast models. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 5 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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 8-pin QD cordset for the emitter and for the receiver. For applications that use the Modbus RTU-485 interface, an additional 5-wire cable is used to connect the receiver with a PC or process controller, via the Modbus 485-RTU connection. (A PC used with software version 2.0 for configuration must run on Windows® XP, Vista™, or WIN7™.) Figure 3. Components Emitter Receiver 8-Pin Euro Sensor Cordset Optional PC for PC interface software configuaration 5-Pin Euro Communications Cable for use with PC; USB adaptoer not shown 2.2 Models Standard Models The standard models can solve the majority of measuring array applications. The models have range of 400 mm to 4 m and are capable of measuring a wide variety of objects. For low contrast applications, it has the ability to see changes in contrast down to 15%. These models are ideal for web guiding, carton dimensioning, or other sizing applications. Table 1: Standard models Emitter Model Receiver Model Receiver Discrete Output EA5R150NIXMODQ Receiver Analog Output Length Y 2 Total Beams 150 mm (5.9 in) 30 300 mm (11.8 in) 60 450 mm (17.7 in) 90 600 mm (23.6 in) 120 Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R150NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R150PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E150Q PNP EA5R150PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R300NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R300NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R300PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E300Q PNP EA5R300PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R450NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R450NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R450PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E450Q PNP EA5R450PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R600NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5E600Q EA5R600NUXMODQ EA5R600PIXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) PNP Current (4-20 mA) 2 Models with array lengths 1050 mm and longer ship with a center bracket as well as two end-cap brackets. 6 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Emitter Model Receiver Discrete Output Receiver Model EA5R600PUXMODQ Receiver Analog Output Length Y 2 Total Beams 750 mm (29.5 in) 150 900 mm (35.4 in) 180 1050 mm (41.3 in) 210 1200 mm (47.2 in) 240 1500 mm (59.1 in) 300 1800 mm (70.9 in) 360 2100 mm (82.7 in) 420 2400 mm (94.5 in) 480 Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R750NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R750NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R750PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E750Q PNP EA5R750PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R900NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R900NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R900PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E900Q PNP EA5R900PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1050NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R1050NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1050PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E1050Q PNP EA5R1050PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1200NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R1200NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1200PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E1200Q PNP EA5R1200PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1500NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R1500NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1500PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E1500Q PNP EA5R1500PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1800NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R1800NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R1800PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E1800Q PNP EA5R1800PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R2100NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R2100NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R2100PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E2100Q PNP EA5R2100PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R2400NIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) NPN EA5R2400NUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) EA5R2400PIXMODQ Current (4-20 mA) EA5E2400Q PNP EA5R2400PUXMODQ Voltage (0-10 V) Short-range Low-contrast Models The short-range low-contrast (SRLC) models offer superior ability to detect and measure clear objects. They have a range of 30 mm to 1.5 m and are capable of detecting contrast changes as small as 3%. These models are ideal for profiling clear glass plates, monitoring flow of transparent bottles on a conveyor, or other clear object applications. The receivers for these models have a PNP discrete output. 2 Models with array lengths 1050 mm and longer ship with a center bracket as well as two end-cap brackets. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 7 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Table 2: Short-range low-contrast models Emitter Model Receiver Model Receiver Analog Output Length Y (mm) Total Beams 150 30 300 60 450 90 600 120 EA5R150PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) EA5R150PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5R300PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) EA5R300PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5R450PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) EA5R450PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5R600PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) EA5R600PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5E750Q EA5R750PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 750 150 EA5E900Q EA5R900PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 900 180 EA5E1050Q EA5R1050PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 1050 210 EA5R1200PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) 1200 240 EA5R1200PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5R1500PUXMODSRLCQ Voltage (0-10V) 1500 300 EA5R1500PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) EA5E1800Q EA5R1800PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 1800 360 EA5E2100Q EA5R2100PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 2100 420 EA5E2400Q EA5R2400PIXMODSRLCQ Current (4-20mA) 2400 480 EA5E150Q EA5E300Q EA5E450Q EA5E600Q EA5E1200Q EA5E1500Q To select your components: 1. Select the desired array length. 2. Select the emitter model for that array length. 3. Select the corresponding receiver model with the discrete and analog outputs needed for your application. 2.3 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). Table 3: Emitter status indicators LED Color Description Red ON Status OK Red Flashing at 1 Hz Error Status LED 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 error codes. (See Error Codes on p. 45 for a listing of error codes.) Table 4: Receiver status indicators LED 7 Zone Indicators 8 Color Description Red Blocked channels within the zone Green All channels are clear within the zone www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System LED Color Description 3-digit 7-segment Measurement Mode/Diagnostic Indicator Status LED Red Hardware Error or marginal alignment Green Status OK Modbus Activity Indicator LED Amber Modbus activity Modbus Error Indicator LED Red On Error 2.3.1 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 via DIP Switch or PC Interface on p. 22) 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. 2.3.2 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 p. 9. For directions for inverting the display, see Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22. 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. 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. Refer to Error Codes on p. 45 for more information. 2.3.3 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. 2.3.4 Electronic Configuration Indicator The Electronic Configuration indicator is on when the sensor configuration is defined by the PC interface and not the DIP switch. When electronic configuration is enabled, the DIP switch is ignored. Figure 4. Electronic configuration indicator ‘A’ in this position indicates Alignment mode Period ON indicates Blanking Configured Period ON indicates Electronic Configuration Enabled www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 9 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 2.4 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 configuration, refer to IO-Link Interface. 2.4.1 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. • 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 conducts when analog output 1 senses the target). Figure 5. All DIP switches are shown in the on (default) position To open access cover, insert a small flat-blade screwdriver, press up, and pull. Table 5: Receiver DIP switches Description Receiver User Interface DIP Switches S1 S2 S3 S4 Scan Mode: Straight Scan (default setting) 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 (default setting) 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 (default setting) ON Negative Analog Slope OFF S6 Discrete 2 Complementary (default setting) ON DIscrete 2 Alarm OFF 10 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Scanning Modes (S1 and S2) See Maximum Scan Times in SIO Mode on p. 29 for 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. 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 semitransparent materials. 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 will conduct when analog output 1 detects the target. (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. 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. 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). 2.4.2 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 PC interface software alignment instructions, see Alignment and Blanking. 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. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 11 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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. 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. 2.4.3 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. 2.4.4 Inverting the 3-Digit Display When the sensors is mounted in an inverted position, invert the 3-digit display for readability. For instructions, see Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22. The periods on the three seven-segment indicators do not move when the display is inverted. 12 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 3 Specifications Emitter/Receiver Range Standard models: 400 mm to 4 m (16 in to 13 ft) Short range, low contrast models: 30 mm to 1500 mm (1.18 in to 59 in) Supply Power Requirements Emitter/Receiver Pair (Exclusive of Discrete Load): Less than 9 W Power-up delay: 2 seconds Current Draw at 24 V DC Length (mm) Emitter (mA) Receiver (mA) 150 10 10 300 20 25 450 30 40 600 40 60 750 50 75 900 60 90 1050 70 105 1200 80 120 1350 85 135 1500 95 150 1650 105 170 1800 115 185 1950 125 200 2100 135 215 2250 140 230 2400 150 245 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 Analog Outputs Voltage Sourcing: 0 to 10 V (maximum current load of 5 mA) Current Sourcing: 4 to 20 mA (maximum resistance load = (Vsupply-3)/ 0.020) Serial Communication Interface EIA-485 Modbus RTU (up to 15 nodes per communication ring) RTU binary format Baud Rate: 9600, 19.2K or 38.4K 8 Data Bits, 1 Stop Bit, and Even, Odd, or 2 Stop Bits and No Parity 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 on p. 27 for other scan mode values; size is tested using a rod. Beam Spacing 5 mm (0.2 in) Field of View Nominally ±3° Light Source Infrared LED System Configuration (Receiver Interface) 6-position DIP switch: Used to set scanning type, measurement modes, analog slope, and discrete output 2 function (see Configuration via DIP Switch or PC Interface on p. 22) Push Buttons: Two momentary push buttons for alignment and gain level selection System Configuration PC Interface: Supplied software provide all configuration options of receiver interface, plus additional functionality Supply Voltage (Limit Values) Emitter: 12 V DC to 30 V DC Receiver Analog Current Models: 12 V DC to 30 V DC Receiver Analog Voltage Models: 15 V DC to 30 V DC Teach Input (Receiver Gray Wire) Low: 0 to 2 V High: 6 to 30 V or open (input impedance 22 K ohms) Two Discrete Outputs Protected against false pulse on power-up and continuous overload or short circuit. Solid-State NPN or PNP (current sinking or sourcing) Rating: 100 mA maximum each output OFF-State Leakage Current: NPN: less than 200 µA at 30 V DC; PNP: less than 10 µA at 30 V DC ON-State Saturation Voltage: NPN: less than 1.6 V at 100 mA; PNP: less than 2.0 V at 100 mA Scan Time Scan times depend on scan mode and sensor length. Straight scan times range from 2.8 to 26.5 ms. For all combinations, see Maximum Scan Times in SIO Mode on p. 29. Connections Communication Interface: The receiver uses a PVC jacketed, 5conductor 22-gauge quick-disconnect cable, 5.4 mm diameter Other sensor connections: 8-conductor quick-disconnect cables (one each for emitter and receiver), ordered separately; PVC-jacketed cables measure 5.8 mm diameter, have shield wire; 22-gauge conductors Environmental Rating IP65 Construction Aluminum housing with clear-anodized finish; acrylic lens cover Certifications Operating Conditions –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F) 95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 13 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 3.1 Standard Bracket Dimensions Dimensions are identical for model EZA-MBK-11N stainless steel brackets. EZA-MBK-11 • Two end-cap replacement brackets for one emitter/receiver • 8-ga. cold-rolled steel with black corrosion-resistant zinc chromate finish • M5 and M6 mounting hardware B A C Hole center spacing: A to B = 20 Hole size: A , B = 15 × 7, C = ø 21.5 Supplied with emitters and receivers over 1050 mm. EZA-MBK-12 • Two-piece center bracket for one emitter/receiver • 8-ga. cold-rolled steel with black corrosion-resistant zinc chromate finish • M5 and M6 mounting hardware Hole center spacing: A = 20, A to B = 36 Hole size: A = ø 7, B = ø 8.3 B A 3.2 Emitter and Receiver Dimensions All measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. Figure 6. Dimensions drawing 45.2 mm (1.78") 12 mm (0.47") 36.0 mm (1.42") Y L1 L2 L3 56.0 mm (2.20") 65 mm (2.6") 4.2 mm (0.17") 59 mm (2.3") R13 mm (0.5") minimum bend IO-Link Splitter With Cable Splitter Connection With Cable Connection Table 6: Dimensions for each model 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) 14 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Emitter or Receiver Model Housing Length L1 Distance Between Bracket Holes L2 L3 Defined Area Y 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) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 15 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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 (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22 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) Figure 7. End-Mounted Figure 8. Side-Mounted (two sensor brackets may be substituted) Swivel Center Bracket (supplied with emitters and receivers 1050 mm and longer) Figure 9. Sensors are designed to be mounted with up to 900 mm unsupported distance between brackets. Note: Sensor brackets are designed to mount directly to accessory MSA series stands using the hardware supplied with the stands. 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. 16 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 10. Mechanical alignment When alignment is difficult, use alignment tool LAT-1-SS 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 on p. 20 and Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11 for further alignment information. 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). Figure 11. Verify the emitter and receiver are in the same plane and level/square to each other For angled or horizontal Installations, verify that: • Distance X at the emitter and receiver are equal. • Distance Y at the emitter and receiver are equal. • Distance Z at the emitter and receiver are equal from parallel surfaces. • Vertical face (i.e., the lens) is level/plumb. • Sensing area is square. Check diagonal measurements if possible; see Figure 13 on p. 18. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 17 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 12. Angled or horizontal installations Emitter Receiver level level X X Y Y Z Z Level Surface For vertical installations, verify that: • Distance X at emitter and receiver are equal. • Both sensors are level/plumb (check both the side and face). • Sensing area is square. Verify diagonal measurements if possible (Diagonal A = Diagonal B). Figure 13. Vertical installations A B level level X X Level Surface 4.3 Wiring Diagrams 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. Communication Interface This connection is used only when the PC interface is also used. The receiver has a Modbus 485 RTU serial interface. A separate 5-pin Euro-style connection is provided at the end opposite from the power cable connection to electrically connect the serial communication cable to an external PC or PLC. The white wire is connected to the Modbus D1/B/+ terminal and the black wire is connected to the D0/A/- terminal. Figure 14. Wiring diagram Modbus wh D1/B/+ bk D0/A/– bu common bn gy 18 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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. For more information, see Configuration via DIP Switch or PC Interface on p. 22. Outputs Analog white and yellow wires: The receiver has two analog outputs. Depending on receiver model, both outputs are either voltage or current. The white wire is referenced as analog output 1; the yellow wire is referenced as analog output 2. Both analog current and voltage will source current through an external load to sensor common. 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. Depending on model, both outputs are either NPN or PNP, unless the polarity is altered via the PC interface. Refer to Specifications on p. 13 for further electrical requirements. Figure 15. NPN wiring 10-30 V dc Power – + Receiver Emitter Power Supply V+ bn bn Power Supply V- bu bu Power Supply V+ 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 – + – wh + ye gn rd Load gy Load 0-2 V dc bare Shield Figure 16. PNP wiring 18-30V dc Power – + Receiver Emitter Power Supply V+ bn bn Power Supply V+ Power Supply V- bu bu Power Supply V- Sync pk pk Sync V Out 1 wh V Out 2 ye – + – wh + ye gn Out 1 gn Out 2 rd Teach gy Shield bare rd Load gy Load 0-2V dc bare Shield www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 19 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 4.4 Optical Alignment 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 nonvolatile memory. The procedure can be performed using the receiver remote wire, the receiver interface push button or the PC interface. (See Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22 and Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11.) The receiver's Alignment push button may be disabled, by configuration thru the PC interface. 1. After the electrical connections are made, power up the emitter and receiver. 2. 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 the error codes. (Error Codes on p. 45) Note: At power-up, all Zone indicators are tested (flash red), then the number of blocked beams is displayed. 3. Observe the receiver indicators. 4. Optimize Alignment and Maximize Excess Gain: a. Verify that the emitter and receiver are pointed squarely at each other. A straightedge or level can help determine the direction the sensor is facing. b. 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. c. 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. 5. After optimum optical alignment is verified, proceed to configuration, via the remote teach wire, the receiver interface, or the PC interface ( Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22, Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11, or Using the PC Interface (Banner Sensor GUI - Modbus Models) on p. 30)) and complete the electronic alignment. This further alignment step adjusts the emitted light level of each beam for the application, to maximize sensing performance. 20 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 17. Optical alignment a) Straightedge Straightedge 0 beams blocked; all Zone indicators ON Green 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 Table 7: Receiver interface indicators during alignment All Beams Either Clear or Blanked Some Beams Blocked or MisAligned Zone Indicators All ON Green Some ON Red (zones with blocked All ON Red (Some beams blocked in beams) Some ON Green (zones with each zone) all clear beams) 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 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 Out of Alignment 21 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 5 Configuration via DIP Switch or PC 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 PC interface. For more advanced, individualized applications, use the supplied Using the PC Interface (Banner Sensor GUI - Modbus Models) on p. 30 software program to configure the receiver. The menu-driven program easily accesses the many scanning and output options. After the desired options are selected, the combination of selections can be saved in an .xml file, stored in the system configuration computer, and recalled as needed. Communication between the sensors and a PC is accomplished via the serial output and Modbus 485 RTU interface. The software also provides alignment and diagnostics routines. An Alignment screen displays the individual status of each beam in the light screen, as well as the total number of beams, and totals of beams blocked, made, and blanked. Built-in diagnostics can be used to assess emitter and receiver status. 5.1 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 Status Indicators on p. 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 System Config view of the PC interface Setup screen () determines the functionality of the receiver gray wire. • • • Disabled—(selected via the PC interface only) 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. 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 can be selected via the PC interface only. The gray wire provides a gate input pulse, typically from a dc device such as an NPN-output photoelectric sensor or a PLC discrete output. Refer to for more information. • 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.) • 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.) Table 8: Alignment/blanking configuration with the remote wire Process Access Alignment Mode Remote Wire Procedure 0.05 ≤ sec. T ≤ 0.8 sec. 1X Result A appears on 3-digit display From Alignment Mode: Alignment / Blanking Access Blanking Mode Exit Blanking Mode 22 2X 1X n appears on 3-digit display, along with number of blocked beams A. appears on 3-digit display (sensor returns to alignment mode with blanking enabled) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Remote Wire Procedure 0.05 ≤ sec. T ≤ 0.8 sec. Process 1X Exit Alignment Mode Result Sensor returns to run mode Table 9: Gain, receiver interface, and display configuration with the remote wire Remote Wire Procedure 0.05 ≤ sec. T ≤ 0.8 sec. Process Result From Run Mode: Access Gain Mode Gain Method L appears on 3-digit display, along with number 1 or 2, to designate gain level 2X Toggle Between Gain Settings 1X Number changes from number 1 to 2, back to 1, etc. When correct level is displayed: Save Gain Level and Exit Invert Display 2X Display inverts from previous state; sensor continues in run mode 3X Invert Display 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. Receiver Interface Enable/Disable Receiver Interface Enable/Disable 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. 5.2 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 PC 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 lowcontrast operation, the sensor sets an individual threshold for each optical channel during the alignment process; this process equalizes the signal strength to allow semi-transparent object detection. When using the PC 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%. On short range, low contrast models, sensitivity can be set between 3% to 20% when using the PC interface. When using the receiver interface, low contrast sensitivity is always 7%. Table 10: Gain configuration settings Gain Setting Scan Method EZ-ARRAY MODS 3 EZ-ARRAY Resolution Low Contrast Straight Scan 5 mm 5 mm 3 MODS: Minimum Object Detection Size www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 23 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Gain Setting High Excess Gain Scan Method EZ-ARRAY MODS 3 EZ-ARRAY Resolution 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) 5.3 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 PC interface. For total beam values (TBB and TBM analysis modes), selection of blanked beams affects the proportional analog outputs. Blanked beams are ignored both in the number of blocked or made beams and in the total number of beams. For example, if a 30-beam array has 10 blanked beams and 10 of the remaining 20 beams are blocked, the analog output values will be at mid-range. 5.4 Measurement Mode Selection The outputs may be configured for any of the 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. When using the PC interface for configuration, the discrete outputs can have NPN or PNP polarity (regardless of model), be normally open or normally closed, and be assigned to any of the measurement modes. When using the receiver interface, limited output configuration combinations may be selected (see Configuration via DIP Switch or PC Interface on p. 22). 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. "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. "Beam Total" Modes Total Beams Blocked (TBB) The total number of blocked beams. Total Beams Made (TBM) The number of beams made. Contiguous Beams Blocked (CBB) The largest number of consecutively blocked beams. 3 MODS: Minimum Object Detection Size 24 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 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 PC 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. Figure 18. Measurement mode - LBM-FBM Receiver Last Beam Made (LBM) First Beam Made (FBM) Emitter 60 50 40 30 20 10 In Last Beam Made mode, the last beam is #50 of 60. In First Beam Made mode, the first beam is #40 of 60. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 25 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 19. Measurement mode - LBB-FBB Receiver Last Beam Blocked (LBB) First Beam Blocked (FBB) Emitter 60 50 40 30 20 10 In Last Beam Blocked mode, the last beam is #55 of 60. In First Beam Blocked mode, the first beam is #20 of 60. Figure 20. Measurement mode - TBM-TBB Receiver Total Beams Made (TBM) Total Beams Blocked (TBB) Emitter 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. 26 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 5.5 Outputs In addition to the serial output (see above), all models have two analog outputs and two discrete outputs. The analog outputs are 4–20 mA or 0–10 V, depending on the model. They may be configured for either a positive or negative slope via DIP switch or PC interface. 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 PC interface). When the receiver interface is used, discrete output 1 follows the operation of analog output 1 (it conducts when the analog output senses a target is present). When the PC interface is used for configuration, both discrete outputs have full configurability, including measurement mode, NPN or PNP polarity, and normally open or normally closed operation. 5.5.1 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 a filter setting (to smooth the output) and Zero Value (to specify the output value when the measurement mode value is zero) set in the PC interface. 5.5.2 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. When the analog output detects a target present, discrete output 1 conducts (normally open). 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; PC Interface When the PC 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 PC interface also. 5.6 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 in SIO Mode on p. 29. Scanning Method Straight Scan LowContrast High-ExcessGain Minimum Object Detection Size* 5 mm (0.2") 10 mm (0.4") Edge Resolution 5 mm (0.2") 5 mm (0.2") Single-Edge Scan Double-Edge Scan (per Edge) Step Size (Number of Beams) 1 2 4 8 16 32 10 mm (0.4") 10 mm (0.4") 20 mm (0.8") 30 mm (1.2") 50 mm (2") 90 mm (3.6") 170 mm (6.8") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") 2.5 mm (0.1") *MODS determined using a rod target object www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 27 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 5.6.1 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). 5.6.2 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. 5.6.3 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. 28 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 21. Double-edge scan 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 5.6.4 Maximum Scan Times in SIO Mode Table 11: Maximum scan times (in milliseconds) during SIO mode Double-Edge Scan Straight Scan SingleEdge 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 Array Length Scan times are exclusive of serial communication transmission times. Scan times are also dependent on analog filter speed. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 29 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 6 Using the PC Interface (Banner Sensor GUI - Modbus Models) The full functionality of the EZ-ARRAY is available by making use of the PC interface (the graphic user interface, or "Banner Sensors GUI"). Refer to the Overview for a full description of the available sensing modes and other features. The sensor is easily configured using a Windows® menu-style program via the Banner Sensors GUI software and a PCcompatible computer (running Windows XP, Vista®, or WIN7®). 6.1 Supplied Software The PC interface software for configuring the EZ-ARRAY is included on the CD packed with the receiver, entitled Banner Sensors GUI (p/n 76978). For the most recent software version, visit www.bannerengineering.com and search for "Banner Sensors GUI". Download and install the software; the installer will automatically load the software into a folder titled "Banner Engineering\Banner Sensors GUI" onto your computer. If the CD is used, inserting it into your CD drive will auto-launch the GUI installation and place the icon onto your desktop. Double-click on the Banner Sensors GUI icon to launch the program. The main menu screen appears. Verify that A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY is displayed in the Select a Sensor field of the screen. Figure 22. Configuration software main menu screen 6.2 Communications Connections An operating EZ-ARRAY system must be connected before the software screens display. There are two options to connect the EZ-ARRAY to your computer. • RS485-to-RS232 adapter, model INTUSB485-1 USB serial adapter (datasheet p/n 130144) listed in Cordsets and Connections on p. 46. Instructions for configuring the adapter are included with the adapter. • EZ-ARRAY RS-485 to USB Adapter Cable, model EZA-USB485-01 (datasheet p/n 148838). 6.3 Accessing the Software With the sensor pair powered up and connected to your PC (as described in Communications Connections on p. 30), go to Sensor > Connect (Ctrl + N). The Alignment/Status screen appears, providing a snapshot of the current sensing alignment status, including the status of each array beam, total numbers of blanked, made and blocked beams, the selected measurements and their values. The Alignment/Status screen has three pull-down menus: Sensor, Options, and Help. 30 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 6.3.1 Sensor Menu (Alignment/Status Screen) When the Alignment/Status screen is active, the Sensor menu provides the options Setup (Ctrl + S), which is used to modify or view a sensor configuration, Connect/Disconnect (Ctrl + N), which connects (or disconnects) the PC to the sensor, and Exit (Ctrl + Q). When a setup screen view is active, the Sensor menu has other options. Tip: Most configuration options are not available until the Connect function has linked the PC to a sensor pair. Figure 23. EZ-ARRAY Alignment/Status screen Beam status is displayed using colors. Gray indicates blanked beams in the array. Green indicates "made" (clear" beams. Red indicates blocked beams. Setup Go to the Sensor > Setup menu (Ctrl + S) to modify or view the configuration of the connected sensor pair. Connect/Disconnect To disconnect from a pair of sensors, select Disconnect (Ctrl+N) from the Sensor menu. Exit To quit the program, select Exit (Ctrl+Q) from the Sensor menu or click on the X in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Sensor Menu (Setup Screen) When a setup screen view is active, the sensor menu includes the read, write, and save configuration options, plus Close. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 31 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Reading, Writing, and Saving Configurations When a configuration is complete, it can be written to the sensors and it can also be saved in an .xml file on your computer. The following commands can be accessed in several ways, including buttons on individual Setup screen views and in the Sensor menu while a Setup screen is active. Before you make configuration changes using the software, save a copy of the sensor's original configuration. Use the Read button to read the current configuration for the displayed Setup view from the sensor. If a change is made to any configuration field, it remains highlighted in yellow on the PC screen until it is written to the sensor via the Write button. The Write button writes configuration changes for the selected Setup view only. The Read ALL and Write ALL menu items read or write configuration parameters between the GUI and sensor for ALL setup view fields, regardless of the view selected, including the factory-calibrated Null and Span settings. Alignment and Blanking configuration information can be accessed only via the Alignment/Status screen. The Save Config menu item is used to save a configuration file to your PC for later retrieval. Use the Open Config menu item to retrieve a file from the PC in order to write it to a sensor. The Recent Configs menu item provides a shortcut to recently used configuration files. Close To return to the Alignment/Status screen from any Setup screen view, click Close (Ctrl+Q) or click on the X. 6.3.2 Options Menu The Options menu provides the pull-down menu options Communication Settings (Ctrl + M), where the COM port may be selected, and Debug (Ctrl+D), which may be helpful during troubleshooting. Power Cycle and 10 Click are not used for the EZ-ARRAY. The first time the system is used, or when changes need to be made to the communications configuration, select Options > Communication Settings (Ctrl + M) from the menu to configure the PC serial communications port. The resulting Communication Settings window has an Advanced or Basic option. When Basic is selected, only the fields Select a Product, COM Port, and Echo Suppression Options are listed. To access the Advanced menu, select Options > Advanced Settings (Ctrl + U) from the Communication Settings menu. All communication fields are listed. Figure 24. Options menu, Alignment/Status screen, and resulting Communication Settings screen COM Port Selects the computer port used for serial communication with the sensor (COM1, COM2, . . . COM20). Baud Rate Data communication rate between the sensor and the computer used for configuration. Choose from three options: 9600, 19200 (default), and 38400. Address Determines the sensor address (from 1 to 247; factory default is 65) on the Modbus network. Timeout Determines how long (in ms) the PC will wait for a response from the sensor. Default is 1000 ms. 32 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Msg Delay Injects a delay (pause) between messages between the software and a sensor (in ms). Protocol (Modbus) Do not select Bannerbus. Parity Select Odd, Even (default), or None. Retry Number of times the GUI will attempt communication with the sensor. Options (DPB1, No Echo Suppression, or Echo Suppression) EZ-ARRAY requires either DPB1 or No Echo Suppression for communication. 6.3.3 Help Menu Go to the Help (Ctrl + A) menu to access system version information. This is needed if you need to contact Banner Engineering for help. 6.4 Factory Defaults Factory default selections in this section are designated. To reconfigure a sensor to the factory default options, access the .xml default file from the folder Banner Engineering > Banner Sensors GUI > Configs > Defaults (see Supplied Software on p. 30). This changes all the setup fields in the GUI to the default values, which can then be reviewed and/or written to the sensor. Important: If reverting a configuration to the default values, first record the sensor's factory-calibrated Null and Span values, so they can later be written to the sensor. 6.5 Alignment and Blanking When the Alignment/Status screen is first displayed (see Accessing the Software on p. 30), two functions can be performed: Start Sampling and Align Sensor. The System Alignment screen Channel States display can be used to see an ongoing, realtime display of sensing status. Click on Start Sampling; the Status window will read Sampling in Progress until Stop Sampling is selected. When sampling is not active, the Channel States displays are not updated. The Channel States status fields in the screen provide a color-coded, visual status of the number of blocked (red), made (green), and blanked (gray) channels. The selected sensor scan type is displayed in the Scan Type text field. The "blanked" value is a count of the beam channels that are ignored when the sensor applies the current blanking configuration to the selected measurement mode (see Measurement Mode Selection on p. 24). The "blocked" value is a count of blocked beams, excluding any blanked beams. The "made" value is a count of unblocked and unblanked beams. The total number of beams blocked, made, and blanked will always equal the total number of sensor beam channels. Below this row of text boxes is a graphic display that depicts the status of each individual beam, color-coded to the totals boxes above it. This graphic display may be used both to view which beams are blocked or blanked and also to blank individual beams. The Active Measurements status fields depict the active (selected) measurement modes (up to two), with the present value for each, plus a history of the minimum and maximum values recorded during the sampling of a target, held until a new target is presented. This sampling tool is useful for setting the sensor discrete output levels, for verifying sensor operation, and for proving out an application. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 33 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Perform electronic alignment when the sensor is first installed, and repeat whenever the emitter or receiver (or both) is moved. Electronic alignment also can be initiated using the remote TEACH line or the Alignment switch on the receiver's front panel (see Sections Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22 and Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11). The electronic alignment routine adjusts the emitted light level to maximize sensor performance. When the system exits alignment, the sensor records and stores channel signal strength and blanking information in non-volatile memory until electronic alignment is performed again. Perform the procedure at installation and again whenever the emitter and/or receiver is moved. (For Receiver interface software alignment instructions, see Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11.) 6.5.1 Align the Sensor Electronically The electronic alignment procedure, once initiated, cannot be exited without completing the entire routine (there is no “exit without save” option). 1. To align the sensor from the PC, press the Align Sensor button on the System Alignment screen. While the sampling is taking place, the Status field of the System Alignment screen will read Alignment Sampling in Progress. 2. After the sensor is aligned and all unobstructed beams are detected as made beams, press Stop Sampling. The Status window will read Alignment in Progress. When the alignment sampling stops, additional options become enabled on the Alignment screen: Save and Exit Alignment, Auto Blanking, Clear Blanking Fields, Undo Edits (if any blanking changes were made), Save Config, and Open Config. 3. If necessary, physically adjust the emitter and/or receiver until the diagnostic display of the Alignment screen indicates that all unblocked beams are made (no red circles). 4. If any beams are blocked, they must either be cleared or blanked to save the alignment settings. 5. Click Save & Exit Alignment to save the gain adjustment settings. The sensor will verify that all non-blanked optical channels are clear. If some channels are not clear (fail), the sensor will not perform the electronic alignment process and will retain the previously saved alignment parameters. If all the non-blanked optical channels are clear (succeed), the sensor will save the new electronic alignment parameters. A message will appear that alignment either succeeded or failed. If the alignment failed, check for objects that may be blocking one or more beams, or physically adjust the sensors until all beams on the Alignment screen's diagnostic display are green, then repeat the electronic alignment. To blank individual channels, position the cursor on any of the depicted channels (either red or green circles) and click on it. To unblank any channel, click on a gray circle. Click on Auto Blanking to automatically blank all blocked channels and remove blanking from unblocked channels. Click on Clear Blanking Fields to unblank all blanked channels. Click on Undo Edits to remove unsaved channel blanking edits. Click on Save Config to save the current set of configuration and blanking settings in an .xml file on your computer that can then be later retrieved and written to the sensor. In the pop-up box, select a storage destination and name the configuration file as desired. Click on Open Config to retrieve a previously saved configuration file. A screen will pop up, allowing you to browse in your computer for the file. When you select a new configuration, the blanking configuration automatically populates the Channel States status fields in the PC interface screens. This applies to blanking configuration information only, not to any other settings. 34 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 25. System status and active measurements screen 6.6 Configuration Setup To make configuration selections other than blanking and alignment adjustments, use the Setup screen. The Setup option is accessible after a connection is established between the PC and the sensor, using the Connect option. 6.6.1 Setup Screen Select Setup (Ctrl + S) from the Sensor menu to launch the Setup screen, which has six views: System Config, Analog Output Config, Discrete Output Config, Comm Config, Part Number and Version Info, and System Diagnostics. The Current View field displays the name of the currently selected view. To switch between views, select from the dropdown list. When any Setup view is displayed, the options in the Sensor menu become: • READ All (Ctrl + R) • WRITE All (Ctrl + W) • Open Config (Ctrl + O) • Recent Configs (if any exist) • Save Config (Ctrl + S) • Close (Ctrl + Q) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 35 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 26. Setup screen Configuration fields cannot be accessed unless Advanced is selected. The window remains yellow until the configuration is written (using the Write button). The Status and Message windows provide system communication status. 6.6.2 Status and Message Windows On the lower right corner of each of the Setup views are two windows: Status and Message. These two windows provide ongoing indication of system status, for example, Okay, Busy, or Error. During a communication error, a message appears in the second window detailing the error. Verify the sensor is on and the cables are connected. Perform a thorough check of the Comm Config and Options > Communications settings. (The most common communication errors are COM port selection or Timeout.) If this does not correct the problem, refer to Communications Troubleshooting on p. 40. 6.7 System Config View System Config view selections are grouped into four categories: System Configuration, Scan Configuration, Gain Configuration, and User Interface Options. Each category has one or more pull-down boxes of options. Settings can be changed only when the configuration type is set to Advanced. Configuration Type Determines whether the Receiver interface or the PC interface will control the sensing parameters. DIP Switch Receiver interface is in control (default). Advanced PC interface is in control. Select Advanced to override the receiver DIP switch settings and access configuration settings. (Settings can not be changed unless Advanced is selected.) Status The Status and Message windows at the lower right provide indication of overall status or communcation errors. 36 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 27. DIP switch configuration screen 6.7.1 Scan Configuration Scan Type—Choose between Straight (default), Single Edge, or Double Edge Step 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32, or Carpet Nap. See Scanning Method on p. 27 for descriptions and scan rates for these scan types. Carpet Nap can be selected only via the advanced configuration and has its own set of parameter options that will appear if it is selected. Remote Teach/Gate—This field defines the functionality of the receiver's gray wire (see Receiver Gray (Remote Teach) Wire on p. 22). Measurement 1 and Measurement 2—These pull-down boxes each select a measurement mode. The measurement mode values will be mapped individually to the analog and/or discrete outputs. The sensor will apply the blocked and clear optical channel status data from each scan to the selected measurement mode(s) to calculate the measurement mode value(s). See Measurement Mode Selection on p. 24. 6.7.2 Gain Configuration This section is used to define the sensing sensitivity parameters (see Gain Configuration on p. 23). When the Configuration Type is set to Advanced, the window remains yellow until the configuration is saved (using the Write button) and all options are available. Gain Method Low-Contrast or High-Excess-Gain (default) operation. Low-Contrast Sensitivity Is selectable (via the PC interface only), from 15 percent to 50 percent on standard models and from 3 percent to 20 percent on short range, low contrast models when Low-Contrast operation is selected. A 15 percent threshold is used for target objects that attenuate the sensing beam light only slightly. The default lowcontrast setting is 30% on standard models and 7% on short range, low contrast models. User Interface Options The user interface options control the Receiver user interface display and push buttons. Display Orientation (Normal (default) or Inverted) inverts the display when sensors are mounted upside down. Note that the periods on the three seven-segment indicators do not move when the display is inverted. Sensitivity Button (Enabled (default) or Disabled) enables or disables the Sensitivity button for security. Align-Blank Button (Enabled (default) or Disabled) enables or disables the Alignment-Blanking button for security. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 37 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 28. System configuration setup screen 6.8 Analog Output Config View This view is used to individually set the parameters for each of the analog outputs. Settings can be changed only when the configuration type (in the System Config view) is set to Advanced. Status determines whether that output is enabled or disabled. When the analog output is disabled, the analog output will source either 0 milliamps or 0 volts. Slope selects between positive and negative analog output slope. The slope option allows the analog output to increase as the measurement value increases, or to decrease as the measurement value increases. Measurement assigns the desired measurement mode (Meas1 and Meas2, as configured in the System Config view) to each output. (Select a negative slope to invert an output.) Zero Value is used to specify the analog output value when the array goes clear. The options for Zero Value are hold (output holds the last value before the light screen became clear), minimum (default) (provides the null or minimum value), or maximum (provides the span or maximum value). Analog Filter Speed (fast (default), medium, or slow) allows averaging of the analog output response to slow, and therefore smooth, the response. The analog filter speed is defined as the number of scans necessary for a step response to reach 95% of the final value. These values are as follows: Response Speed 95% Step Response (sensor scans) Fast 1 scan Medium 6 scans Slow 24 scans Peak Detect (disabled (default), minimum or maximum) configures the sensor to capture a minimum or maximum value and latch this analog value until a reset has occurred (see Peak Detect Reset). Peak Detect Reset (auto (default) or external communication) specifies the method by which the analog output peak-detect is re-triggered. In Auto mode, the analog output remains latched until the sensor array goes clear and then detects another object. Select external communication to serially read the analog latch values (see Appendix A, Example A-8 for an example of peak detect reset using external communication). Null and Span values can be adjusted to vary the analog signal levels. These values are factory-calibrated to represent 0 volts (4 mA) and 10 volts (20 mA). The values represent a 12 bit number that ranges from 0 to 4095. If reverting a configuration to the default values, first record these factory-calibrated values, so they can later be written to the sensor. 38 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System NULL Output determines the minimum analog output value (must be less than the Span value). SPAN Output determines the maximum analog output value (must be higher than the Null value). 6.9 Discrete Output Config View This view is used to individually set the parameters for each of the discrete outputs. Settings can be changed only when the configuration type (in the System Config view) is set to Advanced. Status is used to enable (default) or disable that discrete output. Polarity of the discrete outputs are independent and can be set to either NPN (sinking current) or PNP (sourcing current), regardless of the sensor model. Mode selects between normally closed and normally open for each output, in effect, "inverting" the output. When Normally Closed is selected, the output conducts when the sensor scan value is outside of the selected limits. When Normally Open is selected, the output conducts when the sensor scan value is within the selected limits. If discrete output 2 Type is selected for Alarm/Health Status, the options in the Mode field become Health or Alarm; see Type below. Measurement ties the discrete output to one of the two selected measurement modes (Meas1 or Meas2, as configured in the System Config view). Type (discrete output 2 only) selects between measurement or alarm functions. (Output 1 always is tied to a measurement mode.) If Alarm/Health Status is selected, Output 2 will change state whenever the System detects a sensor error (such as a disconnected cable) or whenever the excess gain of one or more beams becomes marginal, as follows: • Health: Output is normally active, becomes inactive when an error occurs. • Alarm: Output is normally inactive, becomes active when an error occurs. Demodulation is used to smooth the discrete output response. Each discrete output can respond after each sensor scan, or the response time can be increased by increasing the demodulation. Increasing the demodulation increases the required number of consecutive qualifying scans (that have a measurement mode value within the prescribed window and hysteresis values) to change the discrete output state. The maximum demodulation value is 250 scans and is selected independently for each output. Threshold Low and Threshold High Values are used to "window" the measurement values that control a discrete output. The values each identify a beam in the array (beam 1 being closest to the sensor display). At each scan, the sensor processes the status of the optical channels and determines values for the selected measurement modes. For the Discrete Output analysis, the measurement values are compared to the low and high threshold. If the selected measurement value is between the low and high threshold values (including the low and high limit), then the sensor will register a valid condition. After the specified number of consecutive scan response values (see Demodulation), the sensor will recognize that the conditions specifying the discrete output are met and the output will change state. Hysteresis prevents unstable output conditions when the scan analysis value exactly matches the threshold. • Hysteresis Low value determines the amount of change that must occur beyond the low threshold to cause that output to change state. The default Hysteresis Low setting is one beam less than the Threshold Low setting. • Hysteresis High value determines the amount of change that must occur beyond the high threshold to cause that output to change state. The default Hysteresis High setting is one beam more than the Threshold High setting. 6.10 Comm Config View This view is used to define the serial communication parameters that the sensor uses for communication with the GUI or the process controller. If any changes are made to fields in this view, update the fields accordingly in Options > Communication Settings (Ctrl + M) to enable further communication. Address determines the sensor location (from 1 to 247; default is 65 ) on the process controller network. Adjust by highlighting the existing number and overtype a new value, or use the up/down arrows to the left of the field. If a new sensor address is selected, update the GUI address via Options > Communication Settings (Ctrl + M) to enable further communication. Parity: Select Odd, Even (default), or None. Baud Rate is the data communication rate between the sensor and the computer used for configuration or the process controller. Choose from three values: 9600, 19200 (default), and 38400. Modbus Timeout can be used to relax communication timing. The Modbus standard (Compliant setting) defines spacing between words within a message to be no longer than the time required to transmit 1.5 bytes of information. However, the time between successive bytes within a serial message can be extended (Extended setting; default) to allow communication with a slower device. 6.11 Part Number and Version Info View This view provides basic read-only reference information about the connected emitter and receiver. Information includes the receiver part number, firmware version numbers, and hardware date codes. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 39 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 6.12 System Diagnostics View This view provides read-only information about the connected emitter and receiver, for diagnostic purposes. This information may be useful if factory-assisted troubleshooting is required. Refer to Error Codes on p. 45 for possible error codes and corrective action. Channel Status displays the number of emitter and receiver channels (which should be identical), the location of the first bad emitter channel, if any, and the level of optical power being delivered by the emitter. Operational Status displays the overall Error Code (or System Status), plus the status of each receiver DIP switch position, regardless of whether they are enabled. Output Status displays the status of each output individually. Service Status displays the sensor time of service, updated every two hours. 6.13 Communications Troubleshooting The two most common communication errors are listed in the table below. For other errors, contact the factory. Error Code Error Message Description 6101 Modbus Timeout Timeout reached while communicating with sensor -1073807343 40 VISA: Insufficient location... Selected COM port does not exist on PC Corrective Action 1. Check sensor power. 2. Check communication cable connections. 3. Check Communication Settings in GUI. 4. Use Advanced Communication Settings to ping/discover sensor. 1. Verify COM port number on PC. 2. Choose correct COM port in Communication Settings screen. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 6.14 Menu Structure Figure 29. Main menu System Config View Go to A Analog Output Config View Go to B NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. Setup (Ctrl + S) (not active until Connect is performed) Creates or alters sensor configuration Discrete Output Config View Go to C Comm Config View Go to D Part Number and Version Info View Go to E System Diagnostics View Go to F Sensor Connect (Ctrl + N) Connects to a specific sensor pair (If sensors will not connect, verify that Communications Options are correct; e.g. COM port agrees with computer COM port Sensor > Disconnect (Ctrl + N) Disconnects from current sensor pair so that other sensors on the network can be connected Exit (Ctrl + Q) Ends connection and configuration between software and sensors Select a Sensor Verify that EZ-ARRAY is selected Select a Sensor EZ-ARRAY ® COM Port Selection (COM 1 – 20) Communication Settings (Ctrl + M) Do not select: Color Mark Sensors D10 Series Sensors L-GAGE® Light Gauging Sensors T-GAGE ® Temperature Sensors U-GAGE® Ultrasonic Sensors WORLD-BEAM® QS30 Sensors WORLD-BEAM® QS30RX Power Cycle (not used for EZ-ARRAY) Options 10 Click (not used for EZ-ARRAY) Debug (Ctrl + D) Read-only debug messages for troubleshooting use Help Options DPB1 No Echo Suppression* Echo Suppression * If DPB1 is de-selected, it can not be reselected. Verify that this option box is set to either DPB1 or No Echo Suppression. Status Read-only indication of current sensor communication status About Banner Sensors GUI (Ctrl + A) Part number and software version information www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 41 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 30. System Configuration menu A Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > System Config View* NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. (Not available until Connect is performed) System Configuration – Configuration Type DIP Switch Advanced Verify that Advanced is selected in order to access other configuration fields Scan Type Straight Single Edge Double Edge – Step 1 Double Edge – Step 2 Double Edge – Step 4 Double Edge – Step 8 Double Edge – Step 16 Double Edge – Step 32 Carpet Nap Disabled Teach wire has no function; continuous scan is automatically selected Remote Teach Remote Teach / Gate Determines the function of the Teach wire Scan Configuration A Measurement 1 System Configuration The measurement mode mapped to discrete output 1; can be any of those at right Measurement 2 The measurement mode mapped to discrete output 2; can be any of those at right Disabled FBB Meas 1 default LBB TBB Meas 2 default TRN CBB FBM LBM TBM Low Contrast Sensitivity Available only when Low Contrast 15% 20% 25% 30% Display Orientation Normal Inverted Sensitivity Button Enabled Disabled Align / Blanking Button Enabled Disabled * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 TBM CBM MBB OD ID CFBB CLBB Special (Reserved; contact Factory) Carpet Nap scan type selected: Disabled Carpet Nap Carpet Edge High Excess Gain Low Contrast is selected 42 Alignment/Sensitivity Gate – Active High Gate – Active Low Gate – Rising Edge Gate – Falling Edge Gain Method Gain Configuration User Interface Options Teach functions can be input via Teach wire; see Section 1.5 35% 40% 45% 50% A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 31. Analog output menu B Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > Analog Output Config View* NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. (Not available until Connect is performed) NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. (Not available until Connect is performed) Address (1-247) A01 Slope Positive Negative Parity None Even Odd A01 Measurement Meas 1 selection (Default for output 1) Meas 2 selection (Default for output 2) Baud Rate 9600 19200 38400 A01 Zero Value B (Settings are nearly identical for output 2, with only minor variation) D Enabled Disabled A01 Status Analog Output 1 Analog Output 2 Figure 32. Comm configuration menu Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > Comm Config View* Hold Minimum Maximum Modbus Timeouts (Relaxes timing requirement to permit communication with slower devices) A01 Filter Speed Fast Medium Slow A01 Peak Detect Disabled Minimum Maximum A01 Peak Reset Auto External Comm Factory-calibrated numeric value from 0 to 4095 A01 Span Output Factory-calibrated numeric value from 0 to 4095 If restoring back to factory defaults, record this value first Compliant Extended * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. A01 Null Output If restoring back to factory defaults, record this value first D Comm Configuration Numeric value from 1 to 247 (Factory default 65) * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. Figure 34. System information menu Figure 33. Discrete output menu C Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > Discrete Output Config View* NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. (Not available until Connect is performed) D01 Status Enabled Disabled Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > Part Number and Version Info View* (Not available until Connect is performed) NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. D01 Polarity (Default polarity depends on model, but can be switched; reverting to factory default will result in a PNP setting, regardless of model) E NPN PNP Receiver Part Number Read-only indication Receiver Firmware Part Number Read-only indication Measurement Model Selected D01 Mode (Default setting is for complementary outputs) (Either discrete output) Normally Open (Default for output 1) Normally Closed (Default for output 2) Receiver Info Read-only indication Alarm/Health Status Mode Selected Receiver Datecode (Discrete output 2 only) Discrete Output 1 Discrete Output 2 (Settings are nearly identical for output 2, with only minor variation) Read-only indication Health Alarm C D01 Measurement Meas 1 selection Meas 2 selection Receiver Firmware Version Emitter Firmware Part Number E System Info Read-only indication Emitter Info Emitter Firmware Version D01 Demodulation Numeric value from 1 to 250 D01 Hysteresis Low Numeric value from 0 to 479 D01 Threshold Low Numeric value from 1 to 480 Read-only indication D01 Threshold High Numeric value from 1 to 480 Comm Firmware Part Number D01 Hysteresis High Numeric value from 2 to 481 D02 Type Measurement Alarm/Health Status Available for output 2 only * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. Read-only indication Emitter Datecode Read-only indication Comm Info Comm Firmware Version Read-only indication * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 43 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Figure 35. Diagnostics menu F Sensor > Setup (Ctrl + S) > System Diagnostics View* (Not available until Connect is performed) NOTE: Underlined options designate default settings. Number of Receiver Channels Read-only indication Number of Emitter Channels Read-only indication Channel Status First Bad Emitter Channel Read-only indication Emitter Power Read-only indication Error Code Read-only indication DIP Switch S1 Read-only indication DIP Switch S2 Read-only indication Operational Status F DIP Switch S3 Read-only indication DIP Switch S4 Read-only indication Diagnostics DIP Switch S5 Read-only indication DIP Switch S6 Read-only indication Discrete Output 1 Read-only indication Discrete Output 2 Read-only indication Output Status Analog Output 1 DAC Read-only indication Analog Output 2 DAC Read-only indication Service Status Time of Service (Hours) Read-only indication * Use drop-down arrow at right-hand side of the Current View field to quickly move to another view. 44 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 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. 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 (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11). If the error code persists, contact Banner for further problem-solving techniques. 3 Reserved for Factory Replace the receiver. 4 1. Verify the emitter and receiver wiring is correct (see Wiring Diagrams on p. 18). 2. 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 sync (pink) wires are correctly installed. 3. Verify the sync wires are correctly installed. Check the sync wire DC voltage. If the voltage is below 1 volt or above 3 volts, then again check the sync wire for possible mis-wiring. Unplug first the receiver and then the emitter to determine the problem source. Emitter or Wiring Problem The emitter has identified a nonfunctional optical channel. 5 Emitter Channel Error Temporary fix—Blank the channel (Section Alignment/Blanking Button (Electronic Alignment) on p. 11) 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 7.2 "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. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 45 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 8 Accessories 8.1 Cordsets and Connections 8-Pin Threaded M12 Cordsets with Shield—Single Ended Model Length MAQDC-806 2 m (6.56 ft) MAQDC-815 5 m (16.4 ft) MAQDC-830 10 m (32.81 ft) Style Dimensions 2 3 4 1 7 6 44 Typ. Straight M12 x 1 ø 14.5 15 m (49.21 ft) MAQDC-850 Pinout (Female) 8 5 1 = White 5 = Gray 2 = Brown 6 = Pink 3 = Green 7 = Blue 4 = Yellow 8 = Red 8-Pin Threaded M12 Splitter Cordsets—Flat Junction Model CSB-M1280M1280 Trunk (Male) Branches (Female) No trunk No branches CSB-M1281M1281 0.3 m (1 ft) CSB-M1288M1281 2.44 m (8 ft) CSB-M12815M1281 4.57 m (15 ft) CSB-M12825M1281 7.62 m (25 ft) CSB-UNT825M1281 7.62 m (25 ft) Unterminated Ø4.5 [0.18"] 40 Typ. [1.58"] 18.0 [0.71"] Male 1 2 x 0.3 m (1 ft) 7 6 2 3 4 8 5 Female 2 3 4 1 7 6 44 Typ. [1.73"] Ø14.5 [0.57"] Ø14.5 [0.57"] M12 x 1 M12 x 1 35 [1.38"] Pinout 43.0 [1.69"] 8 5 1 = Brown 2 = Or/Bk 3 = Orange 4 = White 5 = Black 6 = Blue 7 = Gn/Ye 8 = Violet Communication Connections Model Description Image Pinout Communications Cables MQDMC-506 MQDMC-515 MQDMC-530 2 m (6.5 ft) long Straight male connector, 5-pin Euro-style 5 m (15 ft) long M12X1 Ø14.5 mm (0.57") Male Connector Shown 9 m (30 ft) long 40.0 mm (1.57") 1 2 MQDMC-506RA MQDMC-515RA MQDMC-530RA 46 2 m (6.5 ft) long Right-angle male connector, 5-pin Euro-style 31.8 mm (1.25") 3 5 m (15 ft) long 31 mm (1.22") M12X1 9 m (30 ft) long Ø13.5 mm (0.53") www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 4 5 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Communication Connections Model Description Image Pinout 4-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets - Double Ended MQDEC-403SS 0.9 m MQDEC-406SS 1.8 m MQDEC-412SS MQDEC-420SS 3.6 m Male Straight / Female Straight M12 x 1 ø 14.5 [0.57"] 6.1 m MQDEC-430SS 15.2 m MQDEC-403RS 0.9 m MQDEC-406RS 1.8 m MQDEC-412RS 3.6 m Male Right-Angle / Female Straight 6.1 m MQDEC-430RS 9.2 m Female 44 Typ. [1.73"] 9.2 m MQDEC-450SS MQDEC-420RS 40 Typ. [1.58"] 2 1 M12 x 1 ø 14.5 [0.57"] 3 4 32 Typ. [1.26"] 2 30 Typ. [1.18"] Male M12 x 1 ø 14.5 [0.57"] 1 4 3 ø 14.5 [0.57"] MQDEC-450RS 15.2 m USB Serial Adapter M12 x 1 44 Typ. [1.73"] Dimensions INTUSB485-1 72.5 mm (2.85 ") EZA-USB485-01 MODBUS 485-RTU model 77.5 mm (3.05") For connection of 5pin communications cable to computer USB port 70.0 mm (2.75") 82.0 mm (3.23") 22.5 mm (0.88") 8.2 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 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 47 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 8.3 Accessory Mounting Brackets and Stands 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 See Replacement Parts on p. 68 for standard brackets. Order one EZA-MBK-20 bracket per sensor, two per pair. A B D C Note: Standard brackets shipped with sensors connect directly to MSA series stand, using hardware included with the stands. Hole size:A = ø7 × 25 (2); B = ø7 × 18; C = ø21.5; D = ø4.8 × 10.2; 8.4 MSA Series Stands • • Mounting Channel Spacing 20 mm (0.79") Provides mounting T-slots with 20 mm dimension between slots Base included. Available without a base by adding the suffix NB to the model number (for example, MSA-S42-1NB). Stand Model Pole Height Useable Stand Height Overall Stand Height MSA-S24-1 610 mm (24 in) 483 mm (19 in) 616 mm (24.25 in) MSA-S42-1 1067 mm (42 in) 940 mm (37 in) 1073 mm (42.25 in) MSA-S66-1 1676 mm (66 in) 1550 mm (61 in) 1682 mm (66.25 in) MSA-S84-1 2134 mm (84 in) 2007 mm (79 in) 2140 mm (84.25 in) MSA-S105-1 2667 mm (105 in) 2667 mm (100 in) 2673 mm (105.25 in) Pole 40 mm (1.58") Square Useable Stand Height (4) M10 Bolt 127 mm (5.0") Base Plate Thickness 6.4 mm (0.25") 48 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 9 Additional Information 9.1 Modbus Overview For the latest Modbus protocol and specifications, please visit the web site at http://www.modbus.org. Modbus is a Master-Slave architecture. A master-slave system has one master that sends explicit commands to a slave on a network. The EZ-Array is compliant with Modbus v1.1a and follows the MODBUS RTU format. The RTU message Frame is depicted below: Slave Address Function Code Data Cyclic Redundancy Check (CRC) 1 byte 1 byte 0 up to 252 byte(s) (High byte, Low byte) 2 bytes (CRC Low, CRC High) The slave address can be assigned a value in the range 1-247. Three function codes are supported: • (0x03) Read Holding Registers • (0x04) Read Input Registers • (0x10) Write Multiple Holding Registers The data in the registers is transmitted in big endian order (HIGH byte, LOW byte). 9.1.1 Read Holding Registers (0x03) Use this function code to read the contents of a contiguous block of EZ-ARRAY holding registers. The command specifies the starting address and the number of registers to read. The EZ-ARRAY employs a direct addressing scheme. For example, the holding register at address 40001 is accessed by reading address 40001 (0x9C41) directly (the starting address is not an offset). The register data in the response message are packed as two bytes per register. For each register, the data is returned in a big endian order (HIGH byte, LOW byte). Request Response Function Code 1 byte 0x03 Function Code 1 byte 0x03 Starting Address 2 bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Byte Count 1 byte Quantity of Holding Registers 2 bytes 0x0001 to 0x007D 2 × N (where N is the number of holding registers) Holding Registers N × 2 bytes Error Error Code 1 byte 0x83 Exception Code 1 byte 1 to 4 Reading Holding Registers Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 03 Function 03 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 9C Byte Count 06 Starting Address (LOW byte) 41 Register 40001 (HIGH byte) 02 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 40001 (LOW byte) 2B Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 03 Register 40002 (HIGH byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) 75 Register 40002 (LOW byte) 00 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 49 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) CRC (HIGH byte) 4F Register 40003 (HIGH byte) 00 Register 40003 (LOW byte) 64 CRC (LOW byte) 34 CRC (HIGH byte) B9 The contents of addresses 40001, 40002, and 40003 are the two byte values 0x022B (555 decimal), 0x0000 (0 decimal), and 0x0064 (100 decimal), respectively. 9.1.2 Read Input Register (0x04) Use this function code to read from 1 to 125 contiguous EZ-ARRAY input registers. The command specifies the starting address and the number of registers. The EZ-ARRAY employs a direct addressing scheme. For example, the input register at address 30001 is accessed by reading address 30001 (0x7531) directly (the starting address is not an offset). The register data in the response message are packed as two bytes per register. For each register, the data is returned in big endian order (HIGH byte, LOW byte). Response Request Function Code 1 byte 0x04 Function Code 1 byte 0x04 Starting Address 2 bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Byte Count 1 byte Quantity of Input Registers 2 bytes 0x0001 to 0x007D 2 × N (where N is the number of registers Input Registers N × 2 bytes Error Error Code 1 byte 0x84 Exception Code 1 byte 1 to 4 Reading Input Registers Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 04 Function 04 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 75 Byte Count 02 Starting Address (LOW byte) 31 Register 8 (HIGH Byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 8 (LOW byte) 0A Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 01 CRC (LOW byte) 38 CRC (LOW byte) 74 CRC (HIGH byte) F8 CRC (HIGH byte) C9 The contents of address 30001 are shown as the two byte values of 0x000A (10 decimal). 50 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 9.1.3 Write Multiple Holding Registers (0x10) Use this function code to write a block of contiguous registers into the EZ-ARRAY. The requested written values are specified in the request data field. The EZ-ARRAY employs a direct addressing scheme. For example, the holding register at address 40001 is accessed by writing address 40001 (0x9C41) directly (i.e. the starting address is not an offset). Data is packed as two bytes per register. For each register, the data is sent in big endian order (HIGH byte, LOW byte). The normal response returns the function code, starting address, and quantity of registers written. Request Response Function Code 1 byte 0x10 Function Code 1 byte 0x03 Starting Address 2 bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Starting Address 2 bytes 0x0000 to 0xFFFF Quantity of Holding Registers 2 bytes 0x0001 to 0x007B Holding Registers N × 2 bytes 1 to 0x7B Byte Count 1 byte 2 × N (where N is the number of holding registers) Error Code 1 byte 0x90 Exception Code 1 byte 1 to 4 Register Value Error Writing Holding Registers Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 10 Function 10 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 9C Starting Address (HIGH Byte) 9C Starting Address (LOW byte) 41 Starting Address (LOW Byte) 41 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH Byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 02 Quantity of Registers (LOW Byte) 02 Byte Count 04 CRC (LOW Byte) 31 Register 1 (HIGH Byte) 00 CRC (HIGH Byte) 4C Register 1 (LOW Byte) 01 Register 2 (HIGH Byte) 0A Register 2 (LOW Byte) 02 CRC (LOW Byte) 3A CRC (HIGH Byte) C7 The holding registers at addresses 40001 and 40002 were written to the two byte values of 0x000A (10 decimal) and 0x0102 (258 decimal), respectively. www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 51 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 9.2 Configuration Data MODBUS models of the EZ-ARRAY use the Holding Registers table for providing read-write access to configuration data. The Holding Registers are defined in the 40000 - 49999 address range. The Input Registers table is used for providing readonly access to system status and measurement data. The Input Registers are defined in the 30000 - 39999 address range. 9.2.1 Scan Configuration The Scan Configuration contains the settings for the scan type and receiver's remote teach wire (gray wire) function. Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon 40000 N/A LOW BYTE Scan Type* 40000 N/A HIGH BYTE Remote Teach/Gate* 40001 0 LOW BYTE Scan Type 40001 0 HIGH BYTE Remote Teach/Gate *Deprecated 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 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 Remote Teach/Gate 9.2.2 Blanking Configuration The Blanking Configuration contains the blanking bit-mask for the EZ-ARRAY's channels. Each register represents 16 channels. Blanking Configuration (150, 300, 450, 600, 900, 1200, 1500, 1800 Length Models) 52 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Control Register 40003 2 LOW BYTE Blanking 1-8 40003 2 HIGH BYTE Blanking 9-16 ... ... ... ... 40025 24 LOW BYTE Blanking 353-360 40025 24 HIGH BYTE (pad byte) Blanking Configuration (2100, 2400 Length Models) Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Control Register 40250 249 LOW BYTE Blanking 1-8 40250 249 HIGH BYTE Blanking 9-16 ... ... ... ... 40279 278 LOW BYTE Blanking 465-472 40279 278 HIGH BYTE Blanking 473-480 Blanking Bit-Mask Value Status Description 0 Non-Blanked The channel will be used during scanning 1 Blanked The channel will be skipped during scanning Example - Writing Blanking Configuration to Blank the First Two Channels Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 10 Function 10 Starting Address (HIGH Byte) 9C Starting Address (HIGH Byte) 9C Starting Address (LOW Byte) 43 Starting Address (LOW Byte) 43 Quantity of Registers (HIGH Byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH Byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (LOW Byte) 17 Quantity of Registers (LOW Byte) 17 Quantity of Bytes 2E CRC (LOW Byte) 51 Register 40003 (HIGH Byte) 00 CRC (HIGH Byte) 43 Register 40003 (LOW Byte) 03 Register 40004 (HIGH Byte) 00 Register 40004 (LOW Byte) 00 ... ... Register 40025 (HIGH Byte) 00 Register 40025(LOW Byte) 00 CRC (LOW Byte) 3A www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 53 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Request Response Field Name (Hex) CRC (HIGH Byte) 96 Field Name (Hex) To Blank the first 2 channels, the Blanking 1-16 register (address 40003) is set to the two-byte value of 0x0003 (3 decimal). 9.2.3 General Configuration The General Configuration contains the general settings for the EZ-ARRAY. Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40046 45 LOW BYTE Emitter Power 40046 45 HIGH BYTE Gain Method 40047 46 LOW BYTE Low Contrast Sensitivity 40047 46 HIGH BYTE HW Interface Flags 40048 47 LOW BYTE Measurement 1 40048 47 HIGH BYTE Measurement 2 40049 48 RESERVED 40050 49 Number of Dirty Channels 40051 50 LOW WORD 40052 51 HIGH WORD 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 54 Status Description 1 High-Excess Gain Fixed thresholds for maximum excess gain 2 Low Contrast Adjustable percentage based thresholds (only in Straight Scan) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Low Contrast Sensitivity Value Standard Short Range, Low Contrast 0 10% 0% 1 15% 3% 2 20% 5.5% 3 25% 6% 4 30% 7% 5 35% 10% 6 40% 12% 7 45% 15% 8 50% 20% Description Blocked threshold is set the designated % below the aligned signal HW Interface Flags SPDU SubIndex 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 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 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 55 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Measurement 1 & Measurement 2 Value Function Description 19 O3 FBB Object 3 First Beam Blocked 20 O3 LBB Object 3 Last Beam Blocked 21 CARPET NAP Carpet Nap 24 CARPET EDGE Carpet Edge 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 9.2.4 Modbus Communications Configuration The Communications Configuration contains the settings for the Modbus/RS-485 communications. This configuration data does not apply to IO-Link models. Modbus MASK Member Name 999 LOW BYTE Address 41000 999 HIGH BYTE Parity 41001 1000 LOW BYTE Baud Rate 41001 1000 HIGH BYTE MODBUS Timeout 41002 1001 LOW BYTE Cache Mode 41002 1001 HIGH BYTE Stick Size Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 41000 Modbus Address Range Description 1–247 MODBUS address for EZ-Array Parity 56 Value Type Description 0 Even Even parity bit is used 1 Odd Odd parity bit is used 2 None No parity is used (stop bits MUST be set to 2) www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Baud Rate Value Baud Rate Description 0 19200 EZ-Array communicates at 19.2 Kb/s 1 9600 EZ-Array communicates at 9.6 Kb/s 2 38400 EZ-Array communicates at 38.4 Kb/s 3 57600 EZ-Array communicates at 57.6 Kb/s 4 115200 EZ-Array communicates at 115.2 Kb/s Modbus Timeouts Value Type Description 0 Compliant EZ-Array adheres to strict MODBUS timing 1 Extended EZ-Array relaxes PC timing to 2x the MODBUS timing specifications Cache Mode Value Type Description 0 Standard Active measurements are cached 1 Extended Active measurements and channel states are cached (decreases MAX scan rate) 9.2.5 Analog Output 1 Configuration The Analog Output 1 Configuration contains the settings for the first analog output. Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40026 25 LOW BYTE Config Flags 40026 25 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 40027 26 LOW BYTE Filter Speed 40027 26 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 40028 27 NULL Output 40029 28 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 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 ZERO Value 0 = Hold, 1 = Minimum, 2 = Maximum www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 57 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Filter Speed (Analog Output 1 & 2) Value Filter Speed Description 0 Fast 1 Medium Filter step response is 6 scans for 98% of signal 3 Slow Filter step response is 24 scans for 98% of signal No filtering NULL Output (Analog Output 1 & 2) Range Description 0-4095 Minimum DAC value of Analog Output (MUST be < SPAN Output) SPAN Output (Analog Output 1 & 2) Range Description 0-4095 Maximum DAC value of Analog Output (MUST be > NULL Output) 9.2.6 Analog Output 2 Configuration The Analog Output 2 Configuration contains the settings for the second analog output. Modbus MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40030 29 LOW BYTE Config Flags 40030 29 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 40031 30 LOW BYTE Filter Speed 40031 30 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 40032 31 NULL Output 40032 32 SPAN Output 9.2.7 Discrete Output 1 Configuration The Discrete Output 1 Configuration contains the settings for the first discrete output. Modbus 58 MASK Member Name Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40034 33 LOW BYTE Config Flags 40034 33 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 40035 34 Scan Response 40036 35 Hysteresis LOW 40037 36 Hysteresis HIGH 40038 37 Threshold LOW 40039 38 Threshold HIGH www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Config Flags (Discrete Output 1 & 2) SPDU SubIndex Bit Position Flag Description 1 0 Status 0 = Disabled, 1 = Enabled 2 1 Type 3 2 Polarity 4 0 = PNP, 1 = NPN 4 3 Mode 5 0 = Normally Closed (Health), 1 = Normally Open (Alarm) 5 4 Measurement 0 = Measurement 2, 1 = Measurement 1 0 = Measurement, 1 = Alarm/Health (Discrete Output 1 can ONLY be of type Measurement) Scan Response (Discrete Output 1 & 2) Range Description 1-250 Number of consecutive measurements before changing state Range Description 0-359 Lower hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be < Threshold LOW) (150 to 1800 mm Length Models) 0-479 Lower hysteresis threshold for discrete output (MUST be < Threshold LOW) (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models) 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) Range Description 1-360 Lower threshold for discrete output (MUST be = Threshold LOW) (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models) 9.2.8 Discrete Output 2 Configuration The Discrete Output 2 Configuration contains the settings for the second discrete output. Modbus Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40040 39 MASK Member Name LOW BYTE Configuration 4 IO-Link Model: Discrete Output 2 ONLY, Discrete Output 1 is PUSH-PULL 5 For Type = Alarm/Health, Mode setting corresponds to 0=Health, 1=Alarm www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 59 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Modbus MASK Member Name HIGH BYTE RESERVED Holding Register Address Modicon Holding Register 40040 39 40041 40 Demodulation Count 40042 41 Hysteresis LOW 40043 42 Hysteresis HIGH 40044 43 Threshold LOW 40045 44 Threshold HIGH 9.3 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. 9.3.1 Active Measurements The Active Measurements section contains the current values of the two measurements that were configured in the General Configuration. Modbus MASK Member Name Input Register Address Modicon Control Register 30001 0 Measurement 1 30002 1 Measurement 2 Measurement 1 and Measurement 2 Range Description 0-1440 Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution (150 to 1800 mm Length Models) 0-1920 Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models) Example: Reading Active Measurements (MODBUS example) Request Field Name Response (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 04 Function 04 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 75 Byte Count 04 Starting Address (LOW byte) 31 Register 30001 (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30001 (LOW byte) 20 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 02 Register 30002 (HIGH byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) 34 Register 30002 (LOW byte) 90 CRC (HIGH byte) C8 CRC (LOW byte) BB CRC (HIGH byte) E6 To read the Active Measurements, a read input registers request is sent starting at address 30001, requesting 2 registers. 60 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 9.3.2 ALL Measurements The ALL Measurements section contains the current values of all the available measurements. Modbus MASK Member Name Input Registers Modicon Control Register 30500 499 FBB 30501 500 LBB 30502 501 TBB 30503 502 TRN 30504 503 CBB 30505 504 FBM 30506 505 LBM 30507 506 TBM 30508 507 CBM 30509 508 MBB 30510 509 OD 30511 510 ID 30512 511 CFBB 30513 512 CLBB 30514 513 O1 FBB 30515 514 O1 LBB 30516 515 O2 FBB 30517 516 O2 LBB 30518 517 O3 FBB 30519 518 O3 LBB 30520 519 CARPET NAP 30521 520 AO1 PEAK 30522 521 AO2 PEAK 30523 522 CARPET EDGE 30524 523 SPECIAL Measurements (ALL) Range Description 0-1440 Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution (150 to 1800 mm Length Models) 0-1920 Measurements are represented in 4x channel resolution (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models) Example: Reading ALL Measurements Response Request Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 04 Function 04 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 61 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Starting Address (HIGH byte) 77 Byte Count 32 Starting Address (LOW byte) 24 Register 30500 (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30500 (LOW byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 19 Register 30501 (HIGH byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) 64 Register 30501 (LOW byte) 00 CRC (HIGH byte) BF ... ... ... ... Register 30524 (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30524 (LOW byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) 28 CRC (HIGH byte) C0 To read ALL Measurements, a read input registers request is sent starting at address 30500, and requesting 25 registers. 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 SPDU Sub-Index Bit Position Flag Description 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 Value * X denotes a don't care value Example 2. Reading AO1 PEAK Measurement (MODBUS Example) Request Field Name Response (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 04 Function 04 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 77 Byte Count 02 Starting Address (LOW byte) 39 Register 30521 (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30521 (LOW byte) A0 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 01 CRC (LOW byte) B8 CRC (LOW byte) F4 CRC (HIGH byte) 87 62 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Request Response Field Name (Hex) CRC (HIGH byte) Field Name (Hex) B3 This input register request will read the current Peak value of Analog Output 1, and will reset the value all in one action. 9.3.3 Channel States The Channel States section contains the state of all the channels in the EZ-ARRAY. Each register represents 16 channels. Modbus MASK Member Name Input Register Address Modicon Control Register 30003 2 LOW BYTE Channel 1-8 30003 3 HIGH BYTE Channel 9-16 ... ... ... ... 30025 24 LOW BYTE Channel 353-360 30025 24 HIGH BYTE (pad byte) ... ... ... ...* 30032 31 LOW BYTE Channel 465-472* 30032 31 HIGH BYTE Channel 473-480* *For 2100 to 2400 mm Length Models 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, Channel 1-8 would contain the value 0x0005. Example: Reading ALL Channel States (MODBUS Example) Request Field Name Response (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 04 Function 04 Starting Address (HIGH byte) 75 Byte Count 3A Starting Address (LOW byte) 33 Register 30003 (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30003 (LOW byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 1D Register 30004 (HIGH byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) D4 CRC (HIGH byte) C0 00 ... ... ... ... Register 30032 (HIGH byte) 00 Register 30032 (LOW byte) 00 CRC (LOW byte) 31 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 63 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Request Response Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) CRC (HIGH byte) 42 To read ALL Channel States, a read input registers request is sent starting at address 30003, and requesting 30 registers. In Modbus models, the channel states can be accessed after each scan, if Cache Mode is set to Extended in the Communications Configuration. Otherwise, the Channel States data can be accessed after every third scan (default). To set the EZ-ARRAY in Extended Cache Mode, the register at address 41002 must be set to a value of 1. This is a configuration register (Communications Configuration), so this register only needs to be set once. To exit Extended Cache mode, the register must be set to a value of 0. Example: Writing Communications Configuration to enable Extended Cache Mode (MODBUS Example) Response Request Field Name (Hex) Field Name (Hex) Slave Address 41 Slave Address 41 Function 10 Function 10 Starting Address (HIGH byte) A0 Starting Address (HIGH byte) A0 Starting Address (LOW byte) 2A Starting Address (LOW byte) 2A Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (HIGH byte) 00 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 01 Quantity of Registers (LOW byte) 01 Quantity of Bytes 02 CRC (LOW byte) 0C Register 41002 (HIGH byte) 00 CRC (HIGH byte) C1 Register 41002 (LOW byte) 01 CRC (LOW byte) F1 CRC (HIGH byte) 93 9.3.4 System Info and Status The System Info and Status section contains the current status of the EZ-ARRAY. System Info and Status (150 to 1800 mm Length Models) Modbus MASK Member Name Input Register Address Modicon 30026 25 Number of Emitter Channels 30027 26 Emitter First Bad Channel 30028 27 Number of Receiver Channels 30029 28 ADC Value 30030 29 LOW BYTE DIP Switch 30030 29 HIGH BYTE ERROR Code 30031 30 LOW BYTE Alignment Status 30031 30 HIGH BYTE Discrete Outputs 30032 31 Analog Output 1 DAC 30033 32 Analog Output 2 DAC 30034 33 Emitter Status System Info and Status (2100 to 2400 mm Length Models) 64 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System Modbus MASK Member Name Input Register Address Modicon Control Register 30250 249 Number of Emitter Channels 30251 250 Emitter First Bad Channel 30252 251 Number of Receiver Channels 30253 252 ADC Value 30254 253 LOW BYTE DIP Switch 30254 253 HIGH BYTE ERROR Code 30255 254 LOW BYTE Alignment Status 30255 254 HIGH BYTE Discrete Outputs 30256 255 Analog Output 1 DAC 30257 256 Analog Output 2 DAC 30258 257 Emitter Status Number of Emitter Channels Range Description 30-480 Number of channels the emitter has (multiples of 30) Range Description 0-480 First channel that emitter is unable to fire (0 = no bad channels) Range Description 30-480 Number of channels the Receiver has (multiples of 30) Emitter First Bad Channel Number of Receiver Channels DIP Switch SPDU SubIndex 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 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 65 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System ERROR Code Value Status 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 Value Status 0 Failed 1 Success Discrete Outputs SPDU SubIndex 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 9.3.5 Receiver and Emitter Version Info The Receiver and Emitter Version Info section contains the part numbers and versions of the receiver and emitter firmware. Modbus MASK Member Name Receiver Part Number Input Register Address Modicon Control Register 31000 999 LOW WORD 31001 1000 HIGH WORD 31002 1001 LOW BYTE Receiver Version 31002 1001 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 31003 1002 LOW WORD Emitter Part Number 31004 1003 HIGH WORD 31005 1004 LOW BYTE Emitter Version 31005 1004 HIGH BYTE RESERVED 66 www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 9.3.6 Communications Version Info The Communications Version Info section contains the part number and version of the communications firmware. Modbus MASK Member Name Part Number Input Registers Modicon Control Register 32000 1999 LOW WORD 32001 2000 HIGH WORD 32002 2001 LOW BYTE Version 32002 2002 HIGH BYTE RESERVED www.bannerengineering.com - Tel: + 1 888 373 6767 67 A-GAGE® EZ-ARRAY™ System 10 Product Support and Maintenance 10.1 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 10.2 Contact Us Banner Engineering Corp. headquarters is located at: 9714 Tenth Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55441, USA Phone: + 1 888 373 6767 For worldwide locations and local representatives, visit www.bannerengineering.com. 10.3 Banner Engineering Corp. 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