TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL
Table of Contents
1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Product identification...........................................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Components........................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Validity.................................................................................................................................................................................................5
2 Application examples....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Serial interface RS-232 / RS-422...........................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Analog and digital output....................................................................................................................................................................6
2.3 External display....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.4 External trigger....................................................................................................................................................................................6
2.5 SSI connection.....................................................................................................................................................................................7
2.6 Positioning...........................................................................................................................................................................................7
3 Device overview and setup............................................................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Connection for configuration...............................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 Output interfaces.................................................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 Output configuration example...................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Operation modes...............................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.1 Controlled mode......................................................................................................................................................................10
3.3.2 Stand-alone mode....................................................................................................................................................................11
3.4 Measuring characteristics...................................................................................................................................................................12
3.4.1 Measuring characteristics overview..........................................................................................................................................12
3.4.2 Moving target characteristic.....................................................................................................................................................13
3.4.3 Error behavior...........................................................................................................................................................................14
3.5 Special user commands......................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5.1 Offset / Gain.............................................................................................................................................................................15
3.5.2 Output format..........................................................................................................................................................................15
3.6 Output value filter..............................................................................................................................................................................16
3.6.1 Moving average filter...............................................................................................................................................................16
3.6.2 Spike suppression filter.............................................................................................................................................................16
3.6.3 Error suppression filter..............................................................................................................................................................16
4 Installation...................................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1 Mounting...........................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.1 Mounting of the device............................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2 Mounting for the reflective plate..............................................................................................................................................17
4.1.3 Alignment of the laser beam....................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.4 Laser Life time consideration....................................................................................................................................................17
4.2 Device wiring.....................................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Power supply............................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.2 Cable connection.....................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.3 Shield and ground....................................................................................................................................................................17
4.2.4 Serial connection......................................................................................................................................................................18
4.2.5 Analog / Digital connection......................................................................................................................................................19
4.2.6 SSI connection..........................................................................................................................................................................19
4.2.7 External trigger connection......................................................................................................................................................20
5 Technical data.............................................................................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Measuring accuracy definition...........................................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Measuring performance influences....................................................................................................................................................21
5.3 Prevention of erroneous measurements.............................................................................................................................................22
5.3.1 Rough surfaces.........................................................................................................................................................................22
5.3.2 Transparent surfaces................................................................................................................................................................22
5.3.3 Wet, smooth, or high-gloss surfaces........................................................................................................................................22
5.3.4 Inclined, round surfaces............................................................................................................................................................22
5.3.5 Multiple reflections...................................................................................................................................................................22
5.3.6 Influence of sun light................................................................................................................................................................22
5.4 Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................................23
6 Electrical components.................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.1 ID switch............................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.2 Reset switch.......................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.3 Digital output.....................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.4 Digital input.......................................................................................................................................................................................24
6.5 Analog output...................................................................................................................................................................................25
6.6 RS-232 serial interfaces......................................................................................................................................................................25
6.7 RS-422 serial interface.......................................................................................................................................................................25
6.8 SSI output..........................................................................................................................................................................................26
6.8.1 SSI Specification.......................................................................................................................................................................26
6.8.2 SSI Timing................................................................................................................................................................................26
6.9 Connector..........................................................................................................................................................................................27
6.9.1 D-Sub connector......................................................................................................................................................................27
6.9.2 Screw terminal.........................................................................................................................................................................27