BTL7-S5_ _ (_)-M_ _ _ _-J-DEXC-TA12
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style
7
Configuration with the Micropulse Configuration Tool
7.1
Micropulse Configuration Tool
NOTICE
Interference in function
Configuration with the Micropulse Configuration Tool
while the system is running may result in malfunctions.
► Take the system out of operation before
configuration.
The BTL7-S... USB-Configurable can be configured
quickly and simply on a PC using the Micropulse
Configuration Tool PC software.
The most important features include:
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Online display of the current position of the magnet
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Graphical support for setting the functions and curves
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Display of information about the connected BTL
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Selection of displayed number formats and units
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Possible to reset to the factory settings
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Demo mode without a connected BTL
The PC software and associated manual can
be found in the Internet under
www.balluff.com.
7.2
Connecting the USB communication box
► Connect communication lines La, Lb and GND with the
USB communication box.
USB cable
Fig. 7-1:
Connecting the communication box with a cable
connection
20
english
Controller
8-pin
Connection cable
approx. 0.6 m with
luster terminal
Ignition protection "d"
Flameproof enclosure
7.3
Configuration options
Prerequisites
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USB communication box connected to the BTL and
PC.
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Software correctly installed.
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BTL connected to the power supply.
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Magnet(s) on BTL.
Output functions
Position: Position in the measuring range.
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Velocity: Speed of the magnet; the sign indicates the
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direction of movement. Movement from the start point
to end point is output with a positive sign and
movement from the end point to the start point with a
negative sign.
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Speed (unsigned): Velocity of the magnet, the
direction of movement cannot be read.
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Differential position: Distance between two magnets.
Selection is only possible if two magnets have been
selected.
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Speed difference: The speeds of two magnets are
subtracted to form a sum. Selection is only possible if
two magnets have been selected.
Freely configurable characteristic curve
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The gradient of the characteristic curve can be set by
adjusting the resolution.
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The limits can be adjusted to the measuring range.
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The error value can be set.
Boundary conditions for several magnets
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Two magnets can only be selected if the nominal length
is ≥ 90 mm.
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The distance between two magnets must be ≥ 65 mm.
DANGER
Uncontrolled system movement
When starting up, if the magnetostrictive position
measuring system is part of a closed loop system whose
parameters have not yet been set, the system may
perform uncontrolled movements. This could result in
personal injury and equipment damage.
► Take the system out of operation before
configuration.
► The magnetostrictive position measuring system
may only be connected to the communication box
for configuration.
► Remove the communication box after configuration.