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Chapter2 Floating Blanking
F3SG-SR
User’s Manual
System Operation and Functions
2-16-2. Factory Default Setting
The Floating Blanking is disabled.
2-16-3. Setting with Intelligent Tap
Floating blanking can be configured using Positions 6 and 7 of the DIP Switch of the Intelligent Tap.
The Floating Blanking Monitoring function is configured as Lockout.
Make sure the Position 2 of the DIP Switch is set at ON (DIP Switch Enabled) to activate the settings by the DIP Switch.
Refer to Chapter 3 Setting with Intelligent Tap for more information on setting this function by the Intelligent Tap.
2-16-4. Setting with SD Manager 3
The user can make changes to the settings of this function by the SD Manager 3.
Setting is required for each sensor segment in case of a cascade connection.
It is recommended that the Position 2 of the DIP Switch be set at OFF (DIP Switch Disabled).
Setting the Floating Blanking Monitoring function to Disable Monitoring may create an undetectable area where a person
can block the F3SG-SR without being detected, and it is not compliant with IEC 61496-2. Conduct risk assessment
analysis thoroughly before enabling this setting.
Refer to Chapter 4 Setting with SD Manager 3 for more information on changing functions by SD Manager 3.
Function Initial value Configurable value or numerical range
Floating Blanking Disable Enable/Disable
Floating Blanking Monitoring Lockout Disable monitoring/Lockout/Cancel blanking zone
Temporarily Disable Monitoring
Function
Disable Enable/Disable
Monitoring temporarily disabled
time limit
10 s 1 to 200 s (1-s increments), or infinite
Number of floating beams 1 1 to 15 beams (1-beam increments)
Number of allowable beams 0 0 to 5 beams (1-beam increments)