Banner R-GAGE K50R User manual

R-GAGE®K50R Radar Sensor
Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
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11 May 2022
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Contents
1 Product Description ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Models .............................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Features and Indicators .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Installation Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Install the Software ..........................................................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Sensor Orientation .......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Mount the Device ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Connect to the Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Wiring ..............................................................................................................................................................................................6
3 Getting Started ..............................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 Connect to the Sensor .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Software Overview ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
4 Banner Radar Configuration Workspace ................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Navigation Toolbar ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Live Sensor Data and Legend .........................................................................................................................................................8
4.3 Summary Pane ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Sensor Settings Pane ...................................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4.1 General Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................9
4.4.2 Discrete 1 Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.3 Discrete 2 Tab ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.4.4 Indication Tab ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.5 Live Sensor Data Controls ............................................................................................................................................................. 11
5 Configuring a Sensor ................................................................................................................................................. 12
5.1 Banner Radar Configuration Software .......................................................................................................................................... 12
5.2 Remote Input .................................................................................................................................................................................12
5.2.1 Remote Teach ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2.2 Remote Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................14
5.3 Reset the Sensor to Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3.1 Factory Default Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.4 Using Measurement Hold Example ...............................................................................................................................................18
6 Configure a Pro Sensor ..............................................................................................................................................19
6.1 Distance Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
6.2 Four State Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 21
6.3 Enable/Disable the LEDs .............................................................................................................................................................. 21
7 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................. 22
7.1 FCC Part 15 Class A .....................................................................................................................................................................23
7.2 Industry Canada ............................................................................................................................................................................23
7.3 PC Requirements ..........................................................................................................................................................................23
7.4 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.5 Beam Patterns .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
8 Update the Software ................................................................................................................................................... 25
9 Accessories ..................................................................................................................................................................26
9.1 Cordsets ........................................................................................................................................................................................26
9.2 Configuration Tools .......................................................................................................................................................................26
10 Product Support and Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 27
10.1 Repairs ........................................................................................................................................................................................27
10.2 Contact Us ................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
10.3 Banner Engineering Corp. Software Copyright Notice .................................................................................................................27
10.4 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................. 27
R-GAGE® K50R Radar Sensor

1 Product Description
Radar-Based Sensors for Detection and Measurement of Moving and Stationary Targets
• Pulsed coherent radar (PCR) detects moving and stationary objects
•Bright, visible indication; available in Pro models with configurable LEDs
• Adjustable sensing field—ignores objects beyond setpoint
• Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output using the Banner
Radar Configuration Software
• Sensing functions are immune to wind, fog, steam, and temperature changes and
resistant to rain and snow
• Compact, rugged IP67 housing withstands harsh environments
WARNING:
•Do not use this device for personnel protection
•Using this device for personnel protection could result in serious injury or death.
• This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A device failure or malfunction can cause either an energized (on)
or de-energized (off) output condition.
1.1 Models
Models Type Beam
Pattern
Range Connection Supply
Voltage
Telecom
Approved
Output
K50RF-8060-LDQ Standard
80 × 60
degrees
100 mm to 2.5 m
(3.9 in to 8.2 ft)
Integral M12 quick
disconnect
10 V DC to 30
V DC
Telecom approved
for US, Canada,
Europe, and UK
Dual discrete
(NPN/PNP)
Pulse Pro
K50RPF-8060-LDQ
Pro with
configurable
LEDs
1.2 Overview
The K50R is an industrial radar sensor that uses high frequency radio waves from an internal antenna.
The K50R detects a wide variety of materials including metal, water, or organic materials. Configure the sensor using
software or remote input wires to sense objects up to a specific distance, ignoring objects beyond this distance (background
suppression). Or teach the sensor a reference point to detect the presence or absence of an objects (retroreflective).
Figure 1. Sensing Range
D0
Measurement
Reference Point
D1 D2
Sensing Range
Reliable detection and
measurement of stationary
and moving objects
Detection
possible, but
not reliably
Model D0 (m) D1 (m) D2 (m)
K50RxF-8060-LDQ 0 0.1 2.5
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1.3 Features and Indicators
K50R Standard—Features
Figure 2. K50RF-8060-xDQFeatures
1
2
3
LED Color Description
1 Output 1 Amber Discrete output status
2Power/Signal
Strength
Green or
Blue Power ON and signal strength indication
3 Output 2 Amber Discrete output status
K50R Standard—Signal Strength and the Indicator LEDs
LED Color Description
ON Green
Power ON
Signal strength is greater than
2x the user-selected threshold
Flashing
Green
Power ON
Signal strength is less than 2x
the user-selected threshold
ON Blue Power ON
Signal strength is less than 1
LED Color Description
ON Amber Discrete output 1 status
ON Amber Discrete output 2 status
Flashing Red Error
K50R Pro—Features
Figure 3. K50RF-8060-PDQ Features
The Pro models offer advanced indication of distance thresholds and device
states. Options include animation, intensity, patterns, colors, and others.
See Configure a Pro Sensor on page 19 for configuration information and
instructions.
If all LEDs flash red continually, the sensor is in an error state.
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2 Installation Instructions
2.1 Install the Software
Important: Administrative rights are required to install the Banner Radar Configuration software.
1. Download the latest version of the software from www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/
radar-configuration.html.
2. Navigate to and open the downloaded file.
3. Click Install to begin the installation process.
4. Depending on your system settings, a popup window may appear prompting to allow Banner Radar Configuration to
make changes to your computer. Click Yes.
5. Click Close to exit the installer.
2.2 Sensor Orientation
Correct sensor-to-object orientation is important to ensure proper sensing.
Minimize the tilt angle of a target relative to the sensor. The target should be tilted less than half of the beam angle.
Figure 4. Tilt angle of the target relative to the sensor
Recommended
target
target
Not Recommended
θT
θBA θBA
θBA θT<1/2 x
K50RK50R
2.3 Mount the Device
1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket.
2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten
the mounting screws at this time.
3. Check the device alignment.
4. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the device (or the device and the bracket) in the aligned position.
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2.4 Connect to the Sensor
Figure 5. System Components for a Typical Installation
B
A
C
A = K50R
B = Pro Converter Cable (MQDC-506-USB)
C = PC running Banner Radar Configuration software
Note: Requires a PC USB port to supply
0.5 A at 5 V.
Figure 6. Alternative System Components
A
B
C
E
D
F
A = Pro Converter Cable (MQDC-506-USB)
B = Splitter (CSB-M1251FM1251M)
C = PC running Banner Radar Configuration software
D = K50R
E = Power Supply (PSW-24-1 or PSD-24-4)
F = Optional 5-Pin to 5-Pin Double-Ended Cordset (ex.
MQDEC3-515SS)
Note: Recommended when a PC USB
Type A supplies less than 0.5 A at 5 V.
2.5 Wiring
Quick disconnect wiring diagrams are functionally identical.
Dual Discrete Output
+
10–30 V dc
D1_Out
D2_Out / **PFM
Input
–
* Push-Pull output. User-configurable PNP/NPN setting.
** Pulse Frequency Modulation
bu
bn
wh
bk
gy
PNP NPN
or
Load
Load
Key:
1 = Brown
2 = White
3 = Blue
4 = Black
5 = Gray (Connect for use with remote input or
Banner Radar Configuration software)
1
4
5
3
2
Note: A shielded cable is required if the sensor is mounted outdoors or if the cable is longer than 30 m
(98.4 ft).
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3 Getting Started
Power up the sensor, and verify that the power LED is ON green.
3.1 Connect to the Sensor
1. Connect the sensor to the Pro Cable. See Configuration Tools on page 26.
2. Connect the Pro Converter cable to the PC.
3. Open the Banner Radar Configuration Software.
4. Go to Sensor > Connect on the Navigation toolbar.
The Connection screen displays.
5. Select the correct Sensor Model and Com Port for the sensor.
6. Click Connect.
The Connection screen closes and the sensor data displays.
3.2 Software Overview
Easy setup and configuration of range, sensitivity, and output using the Banner Radar Configuration software and Pro
Converter Cable.
Figure 7. Banner Radar Configuration Software
1. Navigation toolbar—Use this toolbar to connect to the sensor, to save or load a configuration, or to reset to factory
defaults
2. Live Sensor Data and Legend—Shows the signal strength versus distance for the connected sensor, as well as
options to select which data displays on the graph
3. Summary pane—Displays the distance to the target, the signal strength, and the output status
4. Sensor Settings pane—Set the sensor parameters in this pane
5. Status bar—Shows whether the sensor is connected, if a software update is available, and if the sensor data is being
recorded to a file
6. Live Sensor Data controls—Use these controls to record, freeze, and play real-time sensor data, and to refresh the
sensor connection
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4 Banner Radar Configuration Workspace
4.1 Navigation Toolbar
Use this toolbar to connect to the sensor, to save or load a configuration, or to reset to factory defaults.
From the File menu, the following options are available:
Load Config
Load a configuration to the connected sensor. Use this option to set up multiple sensors with the same parameters.
Save Config
Save a configuration to a desired location for future use.
Reset Frequently Used Settings
Resets the software settings without changing the configuration of the attached sensor.
Exit
Exit the Banner Radar Configuration Software.
From the Sensor menu, the following options are available:
Connect
Connect to the sensor.
Disconnect
Disconnect from the sensor.
Factory Reset
Select to perform a factor reset on the sensor. All custom parameters will be lost.
From the Help menu, the following option is available:
About
Select to view the software version number, the copyright notice, and the warranty.
4.2 Live Sensor Data and Legend
The Live Sensor Data area displays the live distance and amplitude signal from the connected radar sensor. The signal
strength threshold, switch point, and hysteresis are also plotted. Use these signals to evaluate targets to determine where the
signal strength threshold and switch point should be configured for reliable detection.
Use the Y-Axis Max and the X-Axis Max to adjust the range displayed on the plot.
Legend
Use the legend to select which data appears on the graph.
Signal Threshold
Displays the signal strength threshold.
Primary Target
Represents the signal strength and location of the nearest target inside the switch point.
Discrete 1/2 Window 1
The range for the discrete output.
Switch Point Lines
Displays the switch point distance.
Hysteresis Lines
Displays the hysteresis distance.
1Varies by output model.
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4.3 Summary Pane
The Summary pane (blue shaded area) displays Distance, Signal Strength, and Output Status.
Distance
Displays the distance to the target.
Signal Strength
Displays the amount of excess gain of the signal received from the target. The excess gain is relative to the
minimum detection threshold (Signal Strength Threshold = 1).
Output Status
Displays whether the output is ON or OFF.
4.4 Sensor Settings Pane
Set parameters for the sensor.
Click Read to read the connected sensor's current parameters. Click Write to write the parameters to the sensor. Yellow
highlight on a parameter's value indicates changes that have not yet been written to the sensor.
4.4.1 General Tab
The following are the parameters on the General tab on the Sensor Settings pane.
Response Speed
Choose the response speed of the sensor (Slow, Medium, Fast).
Target Selection
Signal Strength Threshold: The threshold for the minimum amount of signal needed to actuate the output.
Target Mode:
Nearest Target—Output responds to the nearest target that is over the signal strength threshold.
Advanced Target
Minimum Active Sensing Range: Sensor ignores anything from the face of the sensor to this defined range.
Maximum Active Sensing Range: Sensor ignores anything past this defined range.
Measurement Hold: A rate of change filter to smooth the output and reduce chatter. For more information, see
Using Measurement Hold Example on page 18.
Hold Time: The period of time the sensor holds its last measurement and output status if the measurement changes
more than the Maximum Distance Increase or the Maximum Distance Decrease. Available when Measurement
Hold is set to enabled.
Maximum Distance Increase: The allowed limit the measurement can increase, or move farther away from the
sensor, before initiating the Measurement Hold. Setting this to zero disables it. Available when Measurement Hold
is set to enabled.
Maximum Distance Decrease: The allowed limit the measurement can decrease, or move closer to the sensor,
before initiating the Measurement Hold. Setting this to zero disables it. Available when Measurement Hold is set to
enabled.
Sensor Polarity
Define the output and remote input signal type.
Sensor Lockout
Remote Input (Gray Wire): Enable or disable the remote input wire.
LED Enable/Disable
Enable or disable the LEDs on the sensor (Standard models only).
For Pro models, see Indication Tab on page 11 for LED configuration.
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4.4.2 Discrete 1 Tab
The following are the parameters on the Discrete 1 tab on the Sensor Settings pane.
Output Mode
Select Switch Point or Window.
Switch Point: The distance at which the switch point threshold is placed.
Window: Define two set points to create window limits.
Distance Settings
Define the set point(s) and the hysteresis.
Output Settings
NO/NC: Select Normally Open or Normally Closed from the list.
On Delay: Set an on delay in milliseconds. The maximum time is 60,000 ms.
Off Delay: Set an off delay in milliseconds. The maximum time is 60,000 ms.
Response Time
Calculates the total response time, taking into account the general response speed and on or off delays.
Table 1: Discrete
Response Speed Discrete Output ON Spec (ms) Discrete Output OFF Spec (ms)
Fast 200 700
Medium 500 1000
Slow 1500 2000
4.4.3 Discrete 2 Tab
The following are the parameters on the Discrete 2 tab on the Sensor Settings pane. This tab is available for dual discrete
models.
Output Mode
Select Switch Point, Window, Complementary, or Pulse Pro/PFM.
Switch Point: Set a single switch point for the output to change.
Window: Define two setpoints to create window limits.
Complementary: Output 2 is opposite of Output 1.
Pulse Pro/PFM: Pulse Pro/Pulse Frequency Modulation (PFM) output to interface with Banner lights or a PLC with
PFM inputs.
Distance Settings
Available when Output Mode is set to Switch Point or Window.
Define the set point(s) and the hysteresis.
Output Settings
Available when Output Mode is set to Switch Point or Window.
NO/NC: Select Normally Open or Normally Closed from the list.
On Delay: Set an on delay in milliseconds. The maximum time is 60,000 ms.
Off Delay: Set an off delay in milliseconds. The maximum time is 60,000 ms.
Response Time
Calculates the total response time, taking into account the general response speed and on or off delays.
Table 2: Discrete
Response Speed Discrete Output ON Spec (ms) Discrete Output OFF Spec (ms)
Fast 200 700
Medium 500 1000
Slow 1500 2000
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Pulse Pro/PFM Settings
Available when Output Mode is set to Pulse Pro/PFM.
The K50R can generate pulses whose frequency are proportional to the sensor's measured distance, thereby
providing a method for representing an analog signal with only a discrete counter. The sensing range of the sensor
is scaled from 100 Hz to 600 Hz. An output of 50 Hz or 650 Hz (user defined in the software) represents a loss of
signal condition where there is no target or the target is out of range. This output can be tied directly to a number of
Banner lights for visual feedback without the need for a controller.
100 Hz: Define one sensing range limit of the Pulse Pro range.
600 Hz: Define another sensing range limit of the Pulse Pro range.
Loss–of–Signal: Sets the value used by the sensor during a loss of signal. When a signal is restored, measurement
resumes.
Hold last value—The Discrete 2 Output holds the last value indefinitely during a loss of signal.
50 Hz—The Discrete 2 Output switches to this value 2 seconds after a loss of signal.
650 Hz—The Discrete 2 Output switches to this value 2 seconds after a loss of signal.
4.4.4 Indication Tab
Use this tab to configure advanced indications for Pro models with configurable LEDs.
See Configure a Pro Sensor on page 19 for details.
4.5 Live Sensor Data Controls
After connecting to the sensor, data sampling begins automatically (but not recording).
To stop data sampling, click Stop.
To restart data sampling, click Play. This only samples data from the sensor and displays it on the plot; it does not record
the data to a log file.
To record data to a log file, click Record. The log file selection prompt displays. Save the log file as desired. The log file
format is .csv.
If communication to the sensor is lost, click Refresh Device Connection to reconnect.
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5 Configuring a Sensor
5.1 Banner Radar Configuration Software
Use the Banner Radar Configuration software and Pro Converter Cable to set up the R-GAGE sensor.
For more information visit www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/radar-configuration.html.
5.2 Remote Input
Use the remote input to program the sensor remotely.
The remote input provides limited programming options and is Active High. For Active High, connect the gray input wire to V
+ (10 V DC to 30 V DC), with a remote switch connected between the wire and ground. This can be configured for Active Low
in the Banner Radar Configuration software by changing the Sensor Polarity. For Active Low, connect the gray input wire to
ground (0 V DC).
The remote input wire is disabled by default. Pulse the remote input wire 10 times or use the Banner Radar Configuration
software to enable the feature. After enabling the remote input feature, pulse the remote input according to the diagram and
the instructions provided in this manual. Remote teach can also be performed using the button on the Pro Converter Cable.
The length of the individual programming pulses is equal to the value T: 0.04 seconds ≤ T ≤ 0.8 seconds.
Exit remote programming modes by setting the remote input Low for longer than 2 seconds or by waiting for 60 seconds.
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Figure 8. Remote Input Map
0.04 seconds < T < 0.8 seconds
Timing between Pulse groups > 1 second
Pulse Timing (T)
Gray wire is remote teach input
3x
1x 1
2x 2
3x 3
4x 4
5x 5
Sensitivity Selection
4x
1x Fast
2x Medium
3x Slow
Speed Selection
5x
1x Nearest Target
Target Selection Mode
6x
1x LEDs Enabled
2x LEDs Disabled
Enable/Disable LEDs
STANDARD MODELS
PRO MODEL INDICATION MODE
1x Four State
2x Distance
8x Reset to Factory Defaults
10x Enable/Disable Remote Teach
Remote
Input
1x Remote Teach
1x Teach Output 1 SPt 1
1x Teach Output 1 SPt 2
2x Teach Output 2 SPt 1
1x Teach Output 1 SPt 2
2x Remote Setup
1x Output 1 Mode
1x Positive Slope
2x Negative Slope
2x Output 2 Mode
1x NO
2x NC
3x SPt Background Teach
4x SPt Object Teach
5x Window Teach
3x LEDs Disabled
or
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Note: If a factory reset is performed through the Banner Radar Configuration Software, the remote input
wire becomes disabled (factory default setting). If the sensor is returned to factory defaults by using the
remote input wire, the input wire remains enabled and the rest of the settings are restored to factory
defaults.
5.2.1 Remote Teach
Use the following procedure to teach the first and second switch points.
Note: If Indication is disabled from the Banner Radar Configuration Software or a Pro model is being used,
no LEDs are active during the following procedure.
1. Pulse the remote input once.
The Power/Signal LED flashes green rapidly and both amber LEDs are off.
2. Present the first point.
3. Teach the switch point.
Action Result
Single-pulse the remote input.
T
Teach Accepted
The amber LED of the output being taught
flashes while the amber LED of the output
not being taught is off. The Power/Signal
LED indicates signal strength.
Teach Not Accepted
The Power/Signal LED continues to flash
green and the amber output LED is off.
Retry teaching the first point.
4. Present the second point.
5. Teach the switch point.
Action Result
Single-pulse the remote input.
T
Teach Accepted
The Power/Signal LED turns on.
The sensor returns to run mode.
Teach Not Accepted
The Power/Signal LED continues to indicate
signal strength, the amber LED of the output
being taught continues to flash while the
amber LED of the output not being taught is
off.
Retry teaching the second point.
5.2.2 Remote Setup
Use Remote Setup to set the output mode to normally open or normally closed, or to set the teach mode.
Changing the output to normally open or normally closed takes effect immediately and does not alter the switch point
distance. Changing Teach mode does not immediately change the switch point location, but will affect the behavior of the
next remote Teach.
Discrete Teach Modes
Teaching two separate points creates a window around that range.
Background Teach—Teaching the same point twice (points within 100 mm of each other) sets the switch point 200 mm in
front of the taught point.
Object Teach—Teaching the same point twice (points within 100 mm of each other) sets the switch point 100 mm behind the
taught point.
Window Teach—Teaching the same point twice (points within 100 mm of each other) sets a window ±50 mm on either side
of the taught point, for a total window size of 100 mm.
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Set the Sensitivity
Use Sensitivity Selection to set the signal strength threshold.
Note: If Indication is disabled from the Banner Radar Configuration Software or a Pro model is being used,
no LEDs are active during the following procedure.
1. Access Sensitivity Selection.
Action Result
Triple-pulse the remote input.
T T
T
T
T
The Power/Signal LED flashes.
2. Select the desired signal threshold.
Action Result
Pulses TEACH Mode
1
T
Signal Strength Threshold = 1
2
T T
T
Signal Strength Threshold = 2
3
T T
T
T
T
Signal Strength Threshold = 3
4
T T
TTT
T T
Signal Strength Threshold = 4
5
T T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Signal Strength Threshold = 5
The signal threshold is set and
the Power/Signal LED flashes
green equal to the number of
pluses, pauses, and then
flashes equal to the number of
pulses a second time. Then the
sensor exits remote teach and
returns to run mode.
Set the Speed
Use Speed Selection to set the speed of the sensor.
Note: If Indication is disabled from the Banner Radar Configuration Software or a Pro model is being used,
no LEDs are active during the following procedure.
1. Access Speed Selection.
Action Result
Four-pulse the remote input.
T T
TTT
T T
The Power/Signal LED flashes.
2. Select the desired signal threshold.
Action Result
Pulses TEACH Mode
1
T
Speed = Fast
2
T T
T
Speed = Medium
3
T T
T
T
T
Speed = Slow
The speed is set and the Power/Signal LED
flashes green equal to the number of pluses,
pauses, and then flashes equal to the
number of pulses a second time. The sensor
exits remote teach and returns to run mode.
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Target Selection Mode
Use Target Selection to set the target that the output sees.
Note: If Indication is disabled from the Banner Radar Configuration Software or a Pro model is being used,
no LEDs are active during the following procedure.
1. Access Target Selection mode.
Action Result
Five-pulse the remote input.
T T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
The Power/Signal LED flashes.
2. Select the desired signal threshold.
Action Result
Pulses TEACH Mode
1
T
Nearest Target—Output responds
to the nearest target that is over
the signal strength threshold.
The signal threshold is set and the Power/
Signal LED flashes green equal to the
number of pluses, pauses, and then flashes
equal to the number of pulses a second
time. Then the sensor exits remote teach
and returns to run mode
LED Enable/Disable
Use LED Enable/Disable to turn the LEDs on or off.
1. Access LED Enable/Disable mode.
Action Result
Six-pulse the remote input.
T T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
The Power/Signal LED flashes.
2. Select the desired signal threshold.
Action Result
Pulses TEACH Mode
1
T
LEDs enabled
2
T T
T
LEDs disabled
If disabled, the Power/Signal LED
immediately turns off. If enabled, the Power/
Signal LED flashes one time, pauses, and
then flashes again. Then the sensor exits
remote teach and returns to run mode.
5.3 Reset the Sensor to Factory Defaults
Reset the sensor to factory default settings using one of two methods.
Note: If a factory reset is performed through the Banner Radar Configuration Software, the remote input
wire becomes disabled (factory default setting). If the sensor is returned to factory defaults by using the
remote input wire, the input wire remains enabled and the rest of the settings are restored to factory
defaults.
Reset Using the Banner Radar Configuration Software
Go to Sensor > Factory Reset. The sensor indicators flash once, the sensor is reset back to the factory default settings, and
a confirmation message displays.
Reset Using the Remote Input
Eight-pulse the remote input to apply the factory defaults.
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
T T
T
T
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5.3.1 Factory Default Settings
Table 3: General Tab Default Settings
Setting Factory Default
Response Speed Medium
Signal Strength Threshold 1.0
Target Mode Nearest Target
Measurement Hold Disabled
Discrete Output & Remote Input PNP
Remote Input Wire Disabled
LED Indicators Enabled
Table 4: Discrete 1 Tab Default Settings
Setting Factory Default
Output Mode Switch Point
Setpoint 1 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Hysteresis 0.05 m (2 in)
NO/NC Normally Open
On Delay 0 ms
Off Delay 500 ms
Table 5: Discrete 2 Tab Default Settings
Setting Factory Default
Output Mode Switch Point
Setpoint 1 2.5 m (8.2 ft)
Hysteresis 0.05 m (2 in)
NO/NC Normally Open
On Delay 0 ms
Off Delay 500 ms
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5.4 Using Measurement Hold Example
Figure 9. Measurement Hold
0
0.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Distance (m)
Time (s)
A
B
C
1 sec
D
Raw Measurement
Output Measurement
Maximum Distance Decrease
Maximum Distance Increase
1 sec
<1 sec
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The Hold Time is set to 1 second.
A. The Max Distance Change threshold (red lines) adapts based on the previous Raw Measurement sample (blue
lines) as long as that sample was within the previous thresholds.
B. The temporary distance spike in the Raw Measurement (blue lines) is filtered out because the distance increase
was outside of the Max Distance Change (red lines). The Output Measurement (green lines) will hold its last
measurement.
C. The Raw Measurement change (blue lines) is greater than the Max Distance Change (red lines) so the Output
Measurement (green lines) holds its previous value while the Raw Measurement is beyond the Max Distance
Change. After the 1 second Hold Time expires, the Output Measurement and Max Distance Change thresholds
are updated based on the next Raw Measurement value.
D. The Raw Measurement (blue lines) drops down to a value below the Max Distance Change (red lines) so the
Output Measurement (green lines) holds its value for the Hold Time. After the 1 second Hold Time expires, the
Output Measurement and Max Distance Change thresholds are updated based on the next Raw Measurement
value.
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6 Configure a Pro Sensor
The Pro sensor models offer advanced indication of distance thresholds and device states.
Use the options on the Indication tab to configure the desired LED options.
Color 1 and Color 2
The following colors are available for Color 1 and Color 2. 2
• Green
•Red
• Orange
• Amber
• Yellow
• Lime Green
• Spring Green
• Cyan
• Sky Blue
• Blue
• Violet
• Magenta
• Rose
• White
Intensity 1 or Intensity 2
The Intensity control sets the intensity of a color.
Intensity Description
High 100%
Medium 60%
Low 25%
Off 0%
Animation
The type of animation, if any, that is used when the threshold is reached.
Animation Description
Off All LEDs are off
Steady Color 1 is solid ON at the defined intensity
Flash Color 1 flashes at the defined speed, color intensity, and pattern (normal,
strobe, three pulse, SOS, or random)
Two Flash Color 1 and Color 2 flash alternately at the defined speed, color
intensities, and pattern (normal, strobe, three pulse, SOS, or random)
50/50 Color 1 displays ON 50% and Color 2 displays ON the other 50%
statically at the defined color intensities
50/50 Rotate Color 1 displays ON 50% and Color 2 displays ON the other 50%
statically at the defined color intensities
Chase Color 1 displays as a single spot against the background of Color 2 while
rotating at the defined speed, color intensities, rotational direction
Intensity Sweep Color 1 repeatedly increases and decreases intensity between 0% and
the defined intensity at the defined speed
2The following colors are uncalibrated to achieve higher saturation: Red, Green, and Blue. They may show greater variance between devices than
other colors.
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Pattern
The Pattern control sets the pattern of the flash animation.
Pattern Description
Normal Alternating Color 1; Color 2 at 50% duty cycle
Strobe Continuous Color 1; Color 2 flashes at 20% duty cycle
3-Pulse Three consecutive Color 1 pulses at 10% duty cycle on Color 2
background
SOS Short pulse, short pulse, short pulse, long pulse, long pulse, long pulse,
short pulse, short pulse, short pulse alternating Color 1 and Color 2
Random Random sequence of light signals
Speed
The Speed control sets the speed of some animation options.
Flash Animation Speed
Speed Description
Slow 0.5 Hz
Standard 1 Hz
Fast 5 Hz
Rotational and Chase Animation Speed
Speed Description
Slow 1 Hz
Standard 2 Hz
Fast 4Hz
6.1 Distance Mode
Distance mode utilizes the sensor's colored LEDs to proportionally display an object's distance from the face of the sensor.
Application examples:
•Vehicle position feedback
• Object distance tracking
• Monitoring fill level
• Indicating when an object is within a specific warning zone
To select Distance mode, select Distance from the Device Logic menu on the Indication tab.
Use the options to set the sensor animation and color(s) for when an object is within the sensing window, out of the sensing
window, and when no object is found.
Figure 10. Distance States
Near
Detection Far Detection Loss of Signal
Sensing
Window
Sensing Window
Sensing Range
Near
Switch Point
Sensor
Far
Switch Point
First, define the Distance Settings. The Distance Setting is the user-defined distance that the LEDs will proportionally
change from. Switch Point 1 and Switch Point 2 must be within the sensing range.
Next, define the Near Detection, Sensing Window, Far Detection, and Loss of Signal states. Multiple distance states are
available to change color, flashing, and intensity as the input distance value changes based on the defined Distance
Settings. For more information on each state, click Distance States under Device Logic.
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