7.3.1 Modules with beam functions
NBB – Number of Beams Blocked
Table 38: NBB
Index Access Data type Description
F0h R UINT-16 This module transfers the number of blocked
beams.
Figure 54: Beam function NBB
1
Objects in detection area
2
Number of beams blocked
The beam function facilitates object detection, for example.
•
If there are several objects in the detection area (example on right), then all
blocked beams are totaled.
NBM – Number of Beams Made
Table 39: NBM
Index Access Data type Description
F1h R UINT-16 This module transfers the number of beams
made.
Figure 55: Beam function NBM
1
Objects in detection area
2
Number of beams made
The beam function facilitates hole detection, for example.
•
If there are several gaps in the detection area (example on right), then all beams
made are totaled.
FBB – First Beam Blocked
Table 40: FBB
Index Access Data type Description
F2h R UINT-16 This module transfers the number of the first
beam blocked.
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