Banner R55F Series - User Manual

R55F Series Fiber-Optic Color Mark Sensors
For Plastic and Glass Fiber Optics
R55F Series Sensor Features
• Outstanding color contrast sensitivity; detects 16 levels of gray scale.
• Depending on beam color, reliably detects the toughest color mark contrasts,
including 20% yellow against white.
• Fast, 50-microsecond response.
• Choose from infrared or one of four visible beam colors: red, blue, green and
white.
• Fibers mount in small and otherwise inaccessible areas.
• Easy push-button programming options include Static TEACH, Static Single-Point
TEACH, Dynamic TEACH and Remote TEACH; plus manual sensitivity adjustment.
• Non-volatile memory.
• Glass fiber models function well in harsh environments typically associated with
printing processes.
• Plastic fiber models function well in applications that require repeated flexing of
the fibers.
• Fibers install quickly without tools.
• Bipolar (NPN/PNP) outputs with three Delay settings (0, 20 or 40 milliseconds).
• Choice of integral cable or QD connector models.
• Mounts flat or to 35 mm DIN rail; two brackets included with sensor (one for
angle mount, one for flat mount).
R55F Series Sensor Overview
The R55F Fiber-Optic Sensor was developed to provide simplicity of operation and
access to tight areas for color mark (registration) sensing applications. The R55F is a
technological advancement from earlier R55 models.
R55F sensors feature TEACH mode sensitivity adjustment, by presenting the light and
the dark sensing conditions to the sensor. In addition, sensitivity may be fine-tuned at
any time by simply clicking the “+” or “-” buttons on the sensor. The ten-element signal
strength light bar clearly displays the relative received signal strength.
The bipolar (one NPN and one PNP) outputs may be programmed to include a 20 or
40-millisecond pulse stretcher (OFF Delay), if required. Both TEACH mode sensitivity
adjustment and output SETUP are accomplished using the push-buttons on the sensor,
or by supplying input pulses via the Remote Teach input.
TEACH mode has two options: Static TEACH and Dynamic TEACH. Static TEACH is
used to manually set the two sensing conditions individually or to program a specific
condition to be sensed (single-point TEACH). Dynamic TEACH provides a means for
teaching a series of conditions on-the-fly; the R55F “averages” the sensing events and
automatically sets (and periodically updates via the adaptive threshold feature) the
switch point between light and dark conditions.
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Banner R55F Series Specifications

General

Brand	Banner
Model	R55F Series
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Sensor Features and Overview

R55 F Series Sensor Features

Key capabilities like contrast sensitivity, response time, and beam colors.

R55 F Series Sensor Overview

General introduction to the R55F, its advancements, and basic operation.

Model Selection and Fiber Optics

R55 F Series Glass Fiber-Optic Models

Lists glass fiber models, sensing distances, cables, and output types.

R55 F Series Plastic Fiber-Optic Models

Lists plastic fiber models, sensing distances, cables, and output types.

Installation and Mounting

Fiber Optic Installation Procedures

Guides for installing glass and plastic fibers into the sensor.

Fiber Optic Mounting Considerations

Guidelines for optimal mounting to ensure reliable sensing.

Sensor Operation: RUN and TEACH Modes

RUN Mode Operation

Describes normal sensor operation and LED indicator meanings.

TEACH Modes Introduction

Introduces Static, Single-Point, and Dynamic TEACH for sensitivity adjustment.

Static TEACH Details

Details manual sensitivity setting and single-point TEACH.

Static TEACH Procedures

Static TEACH Procedure - Push Button

Step-by-step guide for Static TEACH using sensor buttons.

Static Single-Point TEACH Procedure - Push Button

Step-by-step guide for Single-Point TEACH using buttons.

Dynamic TEACH Procedures

Dynamic TEACH Overview

How to use Dynamic TEACH for adaptive sensitivity adjustment.

Dynamic TEACH Procedure - Push button

Step-by-step guide for Dynamic TEACH using sensor buttons.

SETUP Mode Configuration

SETUP Mode Explained

How to configure output response and OFF delay settings.

Remote Programming

Remote Static TEACH Mode

Performing Static TEACH via remote input pulses.

Remote Static Single-Point TEACH

Performing Single-Point TEACH via remote input pulses.

Remote Dynamic TEACH Mode

Performing Dynamic TEACH via remote input pulses.

Advanced Remote Control

Remote SETUP Mode

Entering and configuring SETUP mode using remote pulses.

Locking Out Push Buttons

Disabling or enabling sensor push button functionality remotely.

Sensor Dimensions

R55 F Series Sensor Dimensions

Diagrams showing physical dimensions of the sensor.

Sensor Specifications

R55 F Series Specifications

Technical specs including supply, output, construction, and environmental rating.

Connectivity and Accessories

R55 F Series Sensor Hookups

Wiring diagrams for cabled and QD models.

Mounting Brackets

Information on included side-mounting and flat-mounting brackets.

Quick-Disconnect (QD) Cables

Details on available QD cable styles, models, and lengths.

Connectors and Safety

Euro-Style Field-Wireable Connectors

Specifications and pin-outs for field-wireable connectors.

Personnel Safety Warning

Critical warning against using sensors for personnel protection.

Product Warranty Information

Details Banner Engineering Corp.'s one-year product warranty.