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Q4x stainless steel laser sensor instruction manual original instructions 181483 rev. E 9 march 2015 phone: 800.894.0412 - fax: 888.723.4773 - web: www.Clrwtr.Com - email: info@clrwtr.Com.
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Contents 1 product description ........................................................................................................ 3 1.1 models ....................................................................................................................................3 1.2 overview .......
Page 3: 1 Product Description
1 product description class 1 laser cmos sensor with a bipolar (1 pnp & 1 npn) output. Patent pending. • the ultimate problem solver: reduce sensor inventory with a reliable, durable sensor that solves the most challenging applications • solves difficult distance ‐based applications regardless of ta...
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1.3 features 1 2 3 figure 1. Sensor features 1. Output indicator (amber) 2. Display 3. Buttons 1.3.1 display and indicators 1 2 figure 2. Display in run mode the display is a 4-digit, 7-segment led. The main screen is the run mode screen, which shows the current distance to the target in millimeters...
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(select)(teach) • press to select menu items in setup mode • press and hold for longer than 2 seconds to start the currently selected teach mode (the default is two-point teach) (+)(lo/do) • press to navigate the sensor menu in setup mode • press to change setting values; press and hold to increase ...
Page 6: 2 Installation
2 installation 2.1 install the safety label the safety label must be installed on q4x sensors that are used in the united states. Note: position the label on the cable in a location that has minimal chemical exposure. 1. Remove the protective cover from the adhesive on the label. 2. Wrap the label a...
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2.3 sensor mounting 1. If a bracket is needed, mount the sensor onto the bracket. 2. Mount the sensor (or the sensor and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten at this time. 3. Check the sensor alignment. 4. Tighten the screws to secure the sensor (or the se...
Page 8: 3 Sensor Programming
3 sensor programming program the sensor using the buttons on the sensor or the remote input (limited programming options). In addition to programming the sensor, use the remote input to disable the buttons for security, preventing unauthorized or accidental programming changes. See locking and unloc...
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Two-point static bgs dynamic bgs one-point bgs one-point window (fgs) top menu set response speed to 1.5 ms set response speed to 3 ms set response speed to 10 ms set response speed to 50 ms set response speed to 25 ms off: no delays enabled enable on and/or off delay (set value in delay timer menu)...
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3.2.1 teach menu use this menu to select the teach mode. The default is two-point teach. • —two-point static background suppression • —dynamic background suppression • —one-point window (foreground suppression) • —one-point background suppression after the teach mode is selected, from run mode, pres...
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Output off delay on delay time 1-shot on off d d d d d d (d = 1 - 9999 ms) figure 10. Output timing delays when either or is chosen, the sensor returns to the setup menu and additional options become available to set the timer(s): • —on delay • —off delay • —one-shot delay timer note: for the one-sh...
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3.2.5 shift the zero reference location after a teach use this menu to select whether the sensor shifts the zero reference location to the last taught distance. The default is , 0 = the end of barrel or the maximum range. • —shift the zero reference location to one of the taught positions with each ...
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Setting factory default output timing delays ( ) —no delay response speed ( ) 10 ms shift the zero reference location after a teach ( ) —0 = the end of barrel teach process selection ( ) —two-point teach zero reference location ( ) —measurement increases further from sensor 3.3 manual adjustments ma...
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1x 2x teach selection starts selected teach (same function as pressing teach button for > 2 sec) 1x second pulse completes teach (two-point and dynamic teach only) 0.04 seconds timing between pulse groups > 1 second pulse timing (t) input = set gray wire is remote teach input 2x 1x two-point static ...
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3.4.2 reset to factory defaults using the remote input eight-pulse the remote input to apply the factory defaults and return to run mode. T t t t t t t t t t t t t t t note: the input wire function remains at remote teach input ( ). 3.5 locking and unlocking the sensor buttons use the lock and unloc...
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2 press and hold > 2s press again press again 3 1 switch point value 5 4 figure 12. Two-point static background suppression (light operate shown) note: the sensor must be set to = to use the following instructions. Note: to program the sensor using remote input, remote input must be enabled ( = ). 1...
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Table 2: expected teach behavior for two-point static background suppression see figure 16 on page 23 for the minimum object separation. Condition teach result display two valid distances that are greater than or equal to the horizontal minimum object separation sets a switch point between the two t...
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Method action result remote input no action required. N/a 3. Teach the sensor. Method action result push button press teach to teach the target. The sensor begins sampling target distance information and and flash alternately on the display. The dyn indicator flashes. Remote input single-pulse the r...
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Switch point value a switch point value -a 2 press and hold > 2s 1 3 press again figure 14. One-point window (foreground suppression) note: the sensor must be set to = to use the following instructions. The fgs indicator is amber to indicate one-point window (foreground suppression) mode. Note: to p...
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Condition teach result display one valid distance sets a window (two switch points) centered around the taught distance. The ± window size is the vertical minimum object separation. The two switch points always stay within the specified sensing range. The ± window size flashes on the display. One in...
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Method action result push button press and hold teach for longer than 2 seconds. Light operate and flash alternately on the display. The bgs indicator flashes. Dark operate and flash alternately on the display. The bgs indicator flashes. Remote input no action required. N/a 3. Teach the sensor. Meth...
Page 22: 4 Specifications
4 specifications sensing beam visible red class 1 laser, 655 nm supply voltage (vcc) 10 to 30 v dc power and current consumption, exclusive of load sensing range 25 mm (0.98 in) to 300 mm (11.81 in) output configuration bipolar (1 pnp & 1 npn) output output rating off-state leakage current: pnp on-s...
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4.1 dimensions all measurements are listed in millimeters (inches), unless noted otherwise. 4.2 performance curves minimum separation distance between target and background for: uniform and non-uniform targets minimum separation t arget to background (mm) dimension y distance to target (mm) dimensio...
Page 24: 5 Abbreviations
5 abbreviations the following table describes the abbreviations used on the sensor display and in this manual. Abbreviation description no valid signal in range one-shot first second two-point teach (static background suppression) one-point background suppression button cancel display read output ti...
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Abbreviation description shift the zero reference location after a teach slave response speed standard excess gain mode start stop teach process selection unlock/unlocked saturated signal (too much light) zero—select the zero reference location q4x stainless steel laser sensor phone: 800.894.0412 - ...
Page 26: 6 Troubleshooting
6 troubleshooting table 8: error codes error code description resolution no valid signal in range reposition the sensor or the target the signal is saturated (too much light) reposition the sensor or the target to increase the detection distance, or increase the angle of incidence between the sensor...
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7 accessories 7.1 cordsets all measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. 5-pin threaded m12/euro-style cordsets (single ended) model length style dimensions pinout (female) mqdc1-501.5 0.50 m (1.5 ft) straight 44 typ. ø 14.5 m12 x 1 2 3 4 1 5 1 = brown 2 = white 3 = blue 4 = bl...
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7.2 brackets all measurements are listed in millimeters, unless noted otherwise. Smbq4x.. • swivel bracket with tilt and pan movement for precision adjustment • easy sensor mounting to extruded rail t-slots • metric and inch size bolts available • side mounting of some sensors with the 3 mm screws i...
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9 banner engineering corp limited warranty banner engineering corp. Warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year following the date of shipment. Banner engineering corp. Will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the tim...