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Sensor field programming
Temposonics R-Series Analog sensors are preconfigured at the
factory by model number designation. For many applications, no
adjustments are required for normal sensor installation and opera-
tion. If, however, sensor parameter changes are needed while in the
field, the R-Series Analog sensor is easily programmed externally.
There is no need to open the sensor’s electronic housing.
R-Series Analog handheld programmer (for single magnet sensors)
R-Series Analog PC Programming kit, Part no. 253309
For single or dual magnet sensors
Windows sensor programming
Advanced communication and programmability
Handheld programmer, Part no. 253124
Sensor
24 V
The R-Series Analog handheld programmer (part number 253124)
can be used to program the magnet positions for the start of output,
(0% = 0 Vdc, -10 Vdc, 4 mA, or 0 mA), and the end of output,
(100% = 10 Vdc or 20 mA), for the single magnet version of the
R-Series Analog sensor.
This programming kit includes a wall adapter style power supply,
serial converter box, two connection cables (wired for the LIN proto-
col), and the software CD-ROM. The serial converter box and one of
the cables are required to communicate between a Windows PC and
the sensor. When running the R-Series Analog PC Setup software
many customized settings are possible for:
Setpoint 1 (Null) and Setpoint 2 (Span) for single or dual
magnets. (See the description for setpoints under the section,
“R-Series Analog Handheld Programmer”.)
Output range settings for speed, or for speed with direction.
Assign position or velocity output functions for the single or dual
magnets, and for the one or two output channels. (Output
function assignments are limited to the manufacturing build type
of the sensor, see below.)
Error output values when the magnet moves beyond the
programmed setpoints.
Field programming to adjust the output values is available for any
setting needed, within the selected output range. Each sensor’s out-
put range is selected from the available options when ordering a
particular sensor model number, (see pages 7 and 8).
There are 6 different manufacturing build types used to provide for
the various output ranges. These are:
Single Channel Output for either position or speed
1) Voltage output between 0 and +10 volts
2) Voltage output between -10 and +10 volts
3) Current output between 0 (or 4) and 20 mA
Two Channel Outputs for position and/or speed
4) Voltage outputs between 0 and +10 volts
5) Voltage outputs between -10 and +10 volts
6) Current outputs between 0 (or 4) and 20 mA
Standard factory settings place the setpoint 1 (Null) and setpoint 2
(Span) at the limits of the sensor’s active stroke range. For example,
a sensor ordered with 4 - 20 mA output will be factory set for 4 mA
output at the bottom limit of the stroke range at the “Null” position.
Likewise, the 20 mA output will be factory set at the top limit of the
stroke range at the start of the “dead zone”.
Setpoint 1 and setpoint 2 can be re-positioned for the actual
measuring range needed anywhere within the active stroke length.
(Note: The minimum distance allowed between setpoint 1 and set-
point 2 is 25 mm.) These adjustments are easily performed, even
when the sensor is not directly accessible, by connecting the analog
handheld programmer to the sensor’s integral cable or extension
cable.
Output
Value
forward
reverse
1 Magnet Sensor
Setpoint 1
(Null)
Setpoint 2
(Span)
Position
Electronics
Housing
Dead
Zone
MTS Sensors Product Specification 550992 D
Note:
Field programming allows for numerous custom sensor configurations,
however, please note that field programming can not be used to change the
R-Series Analog sensor from one manufacturing build type to another.