Nordson EFD E2 - Appendix D, Height Sensor Setup and Use; Height Sensor Setup Parameters

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Appendix D, Height Sensor Setup and Use
The optional height sensor can detect any variation from the original Z-height program values from workpiece to
workpiece. If the Zheight changes, the system detects the new Z-height value and adjusts the program accordingly.
[Height Sensor]
01 Setup
02 Sensor Position
03 Initial Height Detect
04 Offset Program
Menu Item Description
01 Setup Used to enter the following height sensor setup parameters.
Parameter Description
Sensor Input Assigned input port number that the sensor wire is connected to.
Default: 0
Range of values: 1-8
Probe Output Assigned output port number that the probe wire is connected to.
Default: 0
Range of values: 1-8
Detect Speed How fast the Z axis lowers towards the workpiece after the height sensor
probe extends.
Default: 5 (mm/s)
Range of values: 1–20 (mm/s)
Travel Limit The range within which the Z axis moves to detect the Z-height value.
Default: 10 (mm)
Range of values: 1–100 (mm)
02 Sensor Position Used to view or edit the XYZ location of the height sensor.
03 Initial Height Detect Used to view or add a Z-height reference value that the system uses when checking
the Zheight at a specied location on a workpiece.
04 Offset Program Used to update all the Z-height values in an existing program.