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© 2011 MIMAKI ENGINEERING CO.,LTD. 1.1.3 R.2.0 P.1
Maintenance Manual > Operating Principle > Basic Operation > Work Area Sensor
Model UJF-3042/FX Issued 2010.08.27 Revised 2011.09.30 F/W ver 1.80 / 1.00 Remark
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1.1.3 Work Area Sensor
Outline
This sensor is set to prevent the head from being damaged. It detects the work coming out or warpage etc. on the table
to stop the operation before the head hits that part.
Figure of constitution
Operating Principle
1 The light axis of the obstacle sensor is set below 0.5mm from the bottom surface of the nozzle.
2 When LED light of the sensor (visible light) is shaded by the obstacle, the operation is terminated.
3 Before the printing operation, checks whether there is no obstacle by moving the Y-Bar back and forth with the
head being stored in the station.
Table
Head
Basic head gap: 1.5mm
Light axis position
Below 0.5mm from the bottom
surface of the head
Sensor for floodlighting
Sensor for receiving light
STOP!