Banner A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY User manual

A-GAGE®MINI-ARRAY®Two Piece
Measuring Light Screen
Instruction Manual
Original Instructions
117167 Rev. C
12 December 2018
©Banner Engineering Corp. All rights reserved
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Contents
1 Product Description ........................................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Models ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
2 System Overview ............................................................................................................................................................5
2.1 System Features ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Easy-to-Understand Diagnostic LEDs ............................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Two Solid-State Outputs ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.4 EIA-485 Interface ............................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Sensing Scan Time .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Supplied System Software ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.7 Vehicle Detection Applications (Output #1) ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Trailer Hitch Detection Applications (Output #1) ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.9 System Self-Diagnostics .................................................................................................................................................................7
2.10 Marginal Alignment/Dirty Lens Detection ...................................................................................................................................... 7
2.11 Fault Detection and Sensor Degradation Operation ......................................................................................................................7
3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Emitter and Receiver Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Center Bracket Mounting ................................................................................................................................................................9
3.3 Emitter and Receiver Wiring ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Optical Alignment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Serial Communication .................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Serial Communication Data Format ..............................................................................................................................................11
4.2 Request Sensor to Scan Command (Command 0×53) ................................................................................................................ 11
4.3 Request Sensor to Transmit all Receiver Channel State (Command 0×64) ................................................................................. 11
4.4 Request Sensor to Transmit System Status Information (Command 0×66) .................................................................................12
4.5 Request Sensor to Transmit One or Two Measurement Values (Command 0×67) ......................................................................13
5 Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Emitter and Receiver Mounting Dimensions .................................................................................................................................14
5.2 Emitter and Receiver Mounting Bracket Dimensions ................................................................................................................... 16
6 Troubleshooting using the Diagnostic LEDs ................................................................................................................ 17
7 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Cordsets ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Anti-Vibration Mounting Kits .........................................................................................................................................................18
7.3 Center Mounting Bracket Kit ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
8 Contact Us .....................................................................................................................................................................19
9 Banner Engineering Corp. Limited Warranty ................................................................................................................20
A-GAGE®MINI-ARRAY®Two Piece Measuring Light Screen

1 Product Description
A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY Two-Piece Measuring Light Screen Configured for Vehicle Separation with 2 Discrete Outputs with
EIA-485 Communication
• Simple two-piece measuring light screen for inspection, profiling, and object detection, tailored for vehicle
separation applications
• Detects single-fault emitter, receiver and dirty lens conditions; continues to function in single-fault conditions
• Diagnostic LEDs provide a simple means of monitoring sensor performance
• The sensor algorithm ignores objects up to 125 mm (5 inch) while detecting automobile trailer hitch profiles as small
as 25 mm (1 inch)
•Models available with array lengths from 150 mm to 1830 mm in 150 mm increments (6 inches to 6 feet in 6 inch
increments)
• Beam spacing 19.1 mm (3/4 inch)
• Two discrete outputs plus EIA-485 serial communication
• The system is configurable via the EIA-485 serial interface and the Banner Sensors GUI software
•Alarm output signals dirty lens and system fault conditions
• EIA-485 serial communication enables a computer to process scan data and system status
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury
or death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow its use in
personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-
energized sensor output condition.
1.1 Models
Emitter/Receiver Models Array Length (Y) Housing Length
(L1)
Distance Between Bracket
Holes Total
Beams
Sensor Scan Time 1
L2 L3 Interlaced
Scan 2
Straight
Scan
MAE616Q Emitter
MAR616NX485Q Receiver 143 mm (5.6 in) 231 mm (9.1 in) 262 mm (10.3 in) 205 mm (8.1 in) 8 1.4 ms 0.9 ms
MAE1216Q Emitter
MAR1216NX485Q Receiver 295 mm (11.62 in) 384 mm (15.1 in) 414 mm (16.3 in) 357 mm (14.1 in) 16 2.5 ms 1.5 ms
MAE1816Q Emitter
MAR1816NX485Q Receiver 448 mm (17.62 in) 536 mm (21.1 in) 567 mm (22.3 in) 510 mm (20.1 in) 24 3.6 ms 2.0 ms
MAE2416Q Emitter
MAR2416NX485Q Receiver 600 mm (23.62 in) 689 mm (27.1 in) 719 mm (28.3 in) 662 mm (26.1 in) 32 4.8 ms 2.6 ms
MAE3016Q Emitter
MAR3016NX485Q Receiver 752 mm (29.62 in) 841 mm (33.1 in) 871 mm (34.3 in) 815 mm (32.1 in) 40 5.9 ms 3.2 ms
MAE3616Q Emitter
MAR3616NX485Q Receiver 905 mm (35.62 in) 993 mm (39.1 in) 1024 mm (40.3 in) 967 mm (38.1 in) 48 7.0 ms 3.7 ms
MAE4216Q Emitter
MAR4216NX485Q Receiver
1057 mm (41.62
in) 1146 mm (45.1 in) 1176 mm (46.3 in)
1119 mm (44.1
in) 56 8.1 ms 4.3 ms
MAE4816Q Emitter
MAR4816NX485Q Receiver
1210 mm (47.62
in) 1298 mm (51.1 in) 1329 mm (52.3 in)
1272 mm (50.1
in) 64 9.2 ms 4.8 ms
1Worst-case response time is twice the scan time.
2Scan time for Vehicle Separation scanning configuration.
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Emitter/Receiver Models Array Length (Y) Housing Length
(L1)
Distance Between Bracket
Holes Total
Beams
Sensor Scan Time 1
L2 L3 Interlaced
Scan 2
Straight
Scan
MAE5416Q Emitter
MAR5416NX485Q Receiver
1362 mm (53.62
in) 1451 mm (57.1 in) 1481 mm (58.3 in)
1424 mm (56.1
in) 72 10.4 ms 5.4 ms
MAE6016Q Emitter
MAR6016NX485Q Receiver
1514 mm (59.62
in) 1603 mm (63.1 in) 1633 mm (64.3 in)
1577 mm (62.1
in) 80 11.5 ms 6.0 ms
MAE6616Q Emitter
MAR6616NX485Q Receiver
1667 mm (65.62
in) 1755 mm (69.1 in) 1786 mm (70.3 in)
1729 mm (68.1
in) 88 12.6 ms 6.5 ms
MAE7216Q Emitter
MAR7216NX485Q Receiver
1819 mm (71.62
in) 1908 mm (75.1 in) 1938 mm (76.3 in)
1881 mm (74.1
in) 96 13.7 ms 7.1 ms
1Worst-case response time is twice the scan time.
2Scan time for Vehicle Separation scanning configuration.
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2 System Overview
The Banner A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY Two-Piece Measuring Light Screen was
customized for vehicle separation applications. It incorporates the popular
MINI-ARRAY emitter and receiver design and ease of use, while simplifying
installation. This two-piece system does not require a separate controller.
A typical system consists of four components:
•Emitter
• Receiver
• Two interconnecting cables
Models are available in array lengths from 150 mm to 1830 mm in 150 mm
increments (6 inch to 6 feet in 6 inch increments). Beam spacing is 19.1 mm
(3/4 inch). Sensing range is 16.5 m (55 feet).
2.1 System Features
Built-in features simplify the operation of the MINI-ARRAY Two-Piece Light Screen system, which is customized to
specifically address the demanding requirements needed to reliably detect vehicle separation. Large optical lenses
provide strong optical excess gain, needed for demanding outdoor environments.
The system is pre-configured for an interlaced optical pattern, which provides the minimum object detection necessary to
detect a trailer hitch. A sensor scan involves individually enabling each emitter channel twice. In effect, each emitter
channel fires at both its opposing receiver element, and at the one beneath it. The result is an interlaced optical detection
pattern, as shown. This pattern can better detect objects within the middle third of the sensing area.
Along with using the interlaced pattern, the sensor processes the scan data in a method that is tailored for vehicle
separation applications: both for initial car detection and trailer detection. Several important features have been built into
the MINI-ARRAY Two-Piece system:
• Easy-to-understand diagnostic LEDs
• 2 discrete outputs
• EIA-485 serial communication
• Self-diagnostics to detect dirty lens and faulty or degraded sensor operation conditions
Emitter Receiver
Red
Operational
LED
Green Alignment LED
Red Blocked LED
Amber Marginal
Alignment LED
Figure 1. System Features
Emitter
Receiver
Interlaced Scan improves the optical
resolution in the middle one-third of
the scanning range.
Figure 2. Interlaced Scan
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2.2 Easy-to-Understand Diagnostic LEDs
The system provides simple, straightforward indications of sensor performance. See
Troubleshooting using the Diagnostic
LEDs on page 17 for a more detailed guide to troubleshooting system status using the diagnostic LEDs.
Table 1: Emitter: 1 Red Diagnostic LED
LED Condition ON Solid OFF Flashing (5x per second) Flashing (1x per second)
Red Sensor is functioning
normally
No power to
emitter
Receiver is removed from the
system
One or more emitter optical
channel(s) not working properly
Table 2: Receiver: 3 Diagnostic LEDs (Green, Red, and Amber)
The combined status of the Green and Red LEDs provides a simple sensor alignment process. The Amber LED signals a
dirty lens or degraded sensor condition.
LED Condition ON Solid OFF Flashing (2 Hz)
Green Light screen is unobstructed Light screen is obstructed Non-functioning emitter
Red Light screen is obstructed Light screen is unobstructed Non-functioning emitter
Amber
Dirty lens (whether the light screen is
blocked or clear); remains ON until the
receiver detects proper light signal
strength
n/a Light signal of one of more
beam(s) is degraded
2.3 Two Solid-State Outputs
The receiver has two discrete outputs (Output #1 and Output #2). Each output is independent and can be configured for
either NPN or PNP operation. The sensor is factory-configured for NPN outputs, with Output #1 designated for vehicle
separation detection and Output #2 for sensor health status output. These outputs are rated to 150 mA and are short circuit
protected.
2.4 EIA-485 Interface
The receiver has a serial EIA-485 interface to provide sensor profiling and system status information. See
Serial
Communication on page 11 for additional information.
2.5 Sensing Scan Time
Sensing scan time is a function of the sensor length and number of beams interrogated that is, steps per scan of the array.
The models table provides scan times for the vehicle separation scanning application (labeled as interlaced scanning) for
each light screen size. The worst-case response time is twice the scan time.
2.6 Supplied System Software
The system provides other scanning modes and operation features, which are not optimized for vehicle separation but are
useful for other applications.
These features are easily accessed using the Banner Sensors GUI software and an appropriate EIA-485 interface (consult a
Banner Engineering representative for more information). The menu-driven program walks the user through the many
scanning and output options. After selecting the desired options, download the settings to the receiver; the receiver stores
the configuration settings in non-volatile memory.
The software also enables the user to check sensor alignment, obtain sensor readings, and verify sensor status. Use the
built-in system diagnostics to assess emitter and receiver hardware errors or dirty lens locations.
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2.7 Vehicle Detection Applications (Output #1)
The MINI-ARRAY Two-Piece Light Screen features a superior interlaced (cross-hatched) beam pattern. When the light
screen is clear (no object is obstructing the receiver’s view of the emitted beam pattern), the sensor ignores small objects
while waiting to detect the beginning of a vehicle. Up to 125 mm (5 inch) of consecutive light channels must be blocked
before a valid object is detected; once the sensor detects 125 mm or more of consecutive blocked light, Output # 1
becomes active (output ON).
2.8 Trailer Hitch Detection Applications (Output #1)
After an object is detected, Output #1 remains active until the receiver again detects the entire emitter beam pattern (sensor
is clear). The interlaced scan pattern detects smaller objects after initially detecting a vehicle, even if only one beam is
obstructed. Once the receiver detects a fully unobstructed light screen, Output #1 again becomes inactive (output OFF).
2.9 System Self-Diagnostics
Output #2 can be configured for Alarm/Health Status. This enables advanced electronic and signal processing to allow the
receiver to continually monitor and evaluate light signal quality and alert the user to light signal degradation or sensor faults.
The sensor can detect marginal alignment, permanently blocked channels, a faulty emitter element, or a non-functioning
emitter.
The receiver was designed to detect system failures and remain operational. Potential problems include a dirty lens that
totally blocks (occludes) the optical light signal or a light signal failure (caused by either the emitter or receiver). Although
sensor failures are rare, the Two-Piece MINI-ARRAY is designed to continue to function while warning the user of fault
conditions. This minimizes system down time and provides advance notice that system maintenance or repairs are required.
Whenever the receiver detects proper operation, Output #2 is active (ON, a healthy condition). When the sensor detects a
system problem (either a sensor fault or a degraded signal), Output #2 is inactive (turns OFF, an alarm condition).
A system problem is acknowledged in three ways:
1. The condition of the diagnostic LEDs.
2. Output #2 will is inactive (OFF), when Output #2 is configured for Alarm/Health Status.
3. The condition can be transmitted to the monitoring system, via the EIA-485 interface (see
Request Sensor to
Transmit System Status Information (Command 0×66) on page 12).
2.10 Marginal Alignment/Dirty Lens Detection
When the received light signal drops below a predetermined threshold, the receiver recognizes a marginal alignment or dirty
lens condition. The dirty lens threshold is equivalent to three times the minimum light signal necessary for detection.
Once this condition is detected, the receiver alerts the user that the lens surface should be cleaned or re-aligned. The
Amber diagnostic LED turns ON until the condition is no longer detected (whether the light screen is blocked or clear). This
advance recognition can be used to initiate a proper maintenance process. When Output #2 is configured for Alarm/Health
Status, Output #2 is inactive (OFF).
2.11 Fault Detection and Sensor Degradation Operation
The receiver detects an blocked (occluded) light channel when one or two consecutive light channels remain blocked after
eight or more vehicles are detected. After a blocked channel is detected, the Amber diagnostic LED flashes at 2 hertz, the
receiver notes the fault and begins to operate in sensor degradation mode. When Output #2 is configured for Alarm/Health
Status, Output #2 is inactive (OFF).
After the receiver detects a permanently blocked optical channel, it effectively ignores the degraded optical channel while
continuing to operate. This allows the sensor to continue working and, for many instances, provide reliable service.
Along with ignoring permanently blocked channels, the sensor continuously monitors sensor performance. If an optical
channel become inoperable (due to a faulty light channel), the sensor detects the problem and begins to operate in the
sensor degradation mode. Sensor degradation mode provides the user with advance notice of a fault while continuing to
maintain a functional traffic lane.
Emitter faults: The receiver can detect a non-functioning emitter (possibly caused by a disconnected cable). The receiver’s
Green and Red diagnostic LEDs flash at 2 hertz to signal this emitter condition.
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3 Installation
3.1 Emitter and Receiver Mounting
Banner MINI-ARRAY emitters and
receivers are small, lightweight, and easy
to mount. The mounting brackets
(supplied) allow ±30 degrees rotation.
From a common point of reference, make
measurements to position the emitter and
receiver in the same plane with their
midpoints directly opposite each other.
Mount the emitter and receiver brackets
using the M4 × 0.7 × 14 mm bolts and
associated mounting hardware (all
supplied).
Although the internal circuitry of the
emitter and receiver can withstand heavy
impulse forces, vibration isolators can be
used instead of the M4 bolts to dampen
impulse forces and prevent possible
damage from resonant vibration of the
emitter or receiver assembly. Two different
Anti-Vibration Mounting Kits are available
from Banner. See
Accessories on page
18.
Emitter
or
Receiver
Mounting
Mounting
Bracket
Surface
M4
Nut (4)
Washer (2)
with Compression
Slotted Hex Head
M4 x 10 mm
Bracket
Mounting
Nut
Washer
M4 x 14 mm
Screw with Flat
Washer
Compression
Washer (4)
Torque to
12 in. lbs.
(1.3 N-m)
Figure 3. MINI-ARRAY emitter and receiver mounting hardware
1. Mount the emitter and receiver in their mounting brackets (see Figure 3 on page 8).
2. Position the red lenses of the two units directly facing each other. The connector ends of both sensors must point in
the same direction.
3. Measure from one or more reference planes (such as the floor) to the same points on the emitter and receiver to
verify their mechanical alignment. If the sensors are positioned exactly vertical or exactly horizontal, a carpenter’s
level may be useful for checking alignment. Extending a straight-edge or a string between the sensors may help with
positioning.
4. Also check by eye for line-of-sight alignment.
5. Make any necessary final mechanical adjustments, and hand-tighten the bracket hardware.
6. Prepare the cables: The drain wire is the uninsulated stranded wire which runs between the cable jacket and the foil
shield. Remove the foil shield at the point where the wires exit the cable.
Trim foil shield flush
with cable
Uninsulated
drain wire
Figure 4. Emitter/Receiver Cable Preparation
7. Connect the shielded cables to the emitter and receiver. Follow the local wiring code for low-voltage dc control
cables. The same cable type is used for both emitter and receiver (two cables required per system).
8. Route the cables to the terminal location.
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13 mm (0.5") radius minimum bend
Emitter or
Receiver
Figure 5. Cable Clearances
9. Cut the cables to length after making sure they are routed properly.
3.2 Center Bracket Mounting
Center mounting brackets must be used with long sensors, if they are
subject to shock or vibration. The sensors are designed to be
mounted with up to 900 mm unsupported distance (between
brackets). Sensors 1050 mm and longer must use a center mounting
bracket with the standard end-cap brackets.
1. Attach the center bracket to the mounting surface and use the
shim plates with the end-cap brackets to make a flush
mounting.
2. Attach the clamp loosely to the housing, using the included
M5 screws and T-nuts.
3. After the sensor is mounted to the end-cap brackets, attach
the clamp to the center bracket using a supplied M5 screw
and tighten down the clamp to the sensor housing.
Figure 6. MINI-Array center bracket mounting
Center Bracket
Clamp
Screw
Screw
(connects center
bracket to clamp)
(connects clamp
to sensor)
Figure 7. MINI-ARRAY center bracket mounting hardware
3.3 Emitter and Receiver Wiring
Connect the emitter and receiver cables as shown.
Receiver Output 1: (OUT1) is an open-collector transistor switch rated at 30 V dc maximum, 150 mA maximum. It is
protected against overload and short circuits.
Receiver Alarm: (ALARM) is an open-collector transistor switch rated at 30 V dc maximum, 150 mA maximum. It is
protected against overload and short circuits.
Both outputs can be configured as NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing).
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bn
bu
pk
wh
gy
ye
rd
rd
gn
gn
bare
bn
bu
pk
wh
gy
ye
+
–
16–30 V dc
P.S. V +
P.S. V –
SYNC +
SYNC –
OUT1
OUT2/ALARM
EIA 485 +
EIA 485 –
SHIELD SHIELD
P.S. V+
P.S. V–
SYNC +
SYNC –
Receiver Emitter
Load 1
Load 2
DC Power
Supply
to external
EIA-485
device terminal
no
connection
Figure 8. NPN Wiring Diagram
bn
bu
pk
wh
gy
ye
rd
rd
gn
gn
bare
bn
bu
pk
wh
gy
ye
+
–
16–30 V dc
P.S. V +
P.S. V –
SYNC +
SYNC –
OUT1
OUT2/ALARM
EIA 485 +
EIA 485 –
SHIELD SHIELD
P.S. V+
P.S. V–
SYNC +
SYNC –
Receiver Emitter
Load 1
Load 2
DC Power
Supply
to external
EIA-485
device terminal
no
connection
Figure 9. PNP Wiring Diagram
3.4 Optical Alignment
1. After the cables are connected, apply 16 V dc to 30 V dc power to the sensor.
2. Rotate the emitter and/or receiver as necessary to align them.
When aligned, the receiver green LED is On.
3. Align the emitter and receiver until the receiver’s green LED is On and the amber and red LED are Off.
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4 Serial Communication
This section describes the serial communication data format and the commands that are available to serially communicate
over the EIA-485 interface. Use the serial commands to initiate scanning, request sensor light channel information, request
system status, and request one or two sensor measurements. The serial communication data format utilized by the sensor
is described and related to the sensor commands; examples follow.
4.1 Serial Communication Data Format
The serial communication utilizes a standard universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter architecture. The sensor baud rate
can be 9600, 19200, or 38400. The data has one start bit, one stop bit, no parity, eight data bits and is transmitted least
significant bit first. The serial communication string format consists of a start-of-header byte, a sensor-identification byte, a
command byte, a count of the data bytes, the data bytes, and a two-byte check sum.
All serial communication follows this data format. The start-of-header byte always has a hexadecimal value 0×F4 (244
decimal). The sensor identification byte can have hexadecimal values ranging from 0×41 through 0×5A (65 through 90
decimal). The command bytes used for the sensor are listed in the following table:
Command Value (Hexadecimal) Command Description
0×53 Request Sensor to Scan
0×64 Request Sensor to Transmit Each Optical Channel State (0-clear, 1-blocked)
0×66 Request Sensor to Transmit System Status Information
0×67 Request Sensor to Transmit One or Two Measurement Values
The count of the data bytes defines the number of data bytes that are transmitted for the particular command. For instance,
if four data bytes are transmitted, then the value for the number of data bytes is equal to four. The actual data bytes follow
the byte representing the number of data bytes. The check sum is a two-byte value that is calculated by summing the
previous bytes in the string. Once the sum is known, then a one's complement of the sum is calculated and used as the
string check sum value. Examples are given in the description of each command.
4.2 Request Sensor to Scan Command (Command 0×53)
This command is used when the sensor is configured for host scanning. This command is useful for instances where
multiple sensors are present and sensor cross talk is an issue. Assuming the sensor ID is 0×41, the command string would
be as follows:
Transmit string to sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×53, 0×00, 0×77, 0×FE
Receive string from sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×53, 0×01, 0×06, 0×70, 0×FE
This receive string would be interpreted as follows:
0×F4 is the start-of-header byte
0×41 is the sensor-identification byte
0×53 is the command requesting the sensor scan initiation
0×01 is the number of data bytes
0×06 is the valid response stating that the sensor initiated a scan
The last two bytes are the check sum in low-byte, high-byte order and calculated as follows:
0×F4 + 0×41 + 0×53 + 0×01 + 0×06 = 0×18F.
The one's complement of 0×18F = 0×FE70.
Hence the low-byte, high-byte order would be 0×70, 0×FE.
4.3 Request Sensor to Transmit all Receiver Channel State
(Command 0×64)
This command requests the sensor to provide the state of each optical channel. The two states for each optical channel are
clear (value =0) and blocked (value =1). Eight optical channels of information are transmitted in each data byte. The first
data byte contains the information for the eight optical channels located closest to the sensor cable end cap. The following
data bytes contain information for eight successive optical channel sections. For a data byte, each bit of the data byte is
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directly related to the status of an individual optical channel. For example, if the first eight optical channels have the
following states:
Optical Channel
Position
Status Binary Value Optical Channel
Position
Status Binary Value
1 Blocked 1 5 Clear 0
2 Clear 0 6 Blocked 1
3 Blocked 1 7 Clear 0
4 Blocked 1 8 Clear 0
Then the data byte is 0×2D. If the array has 32 optical channels, then there would be four data bytes representing the status
of all 32 optical channels. Assume that the sensor ID is 0×41 and the following serial transmission occurs:
Transmit string to sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×64, 0×00, 0×66, 0×FE
Receive string from sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×64, 0×04, 0×2D, 0×03, 0×C0, 0×81, 0×F1, 0×FC
This receive string is interpreted as follows:
0×F4 is the start-of-header byte
0×41 is the sensor-identification byte
0×64 is the command requesting the sensor optical channel information
0×04 is the number of data bytes
0×2D optical channels 1, 3, 4, 6 are blocked; optical channels 2, 5, 7, 8 are clear
0×03 optical channels 9 and 10 are blocked; optical channels 11-16 are clear
0×C0 optical channels 17-22 are clear; optical channels 23 and 24 are blocked
0×81 optical channels 25 and 32 are blocked; optical channels 26-31 are clear
The last two bytes are the check sum in low-byte, high-byte order.
4.4 Request Sensor to Transmit System Status Information
(Command 0×66)
Use this command to extract information about the sensor. The information that can be received includes the following six
data bytes:
•Number of emitter channels
• First emitter failed channel
• Number of receiver channels
• First bad receiver channel
• State
0—System is working properly
1—System detects a weak alignment
2—System detects a dirty lens
3—System detects a degraded emitter (faulty emitter element)
4—System detects that the emitter is not functioning
• Degraded channel
Assume that the system has 48 channels and the system detects weak alignment. The transmit and receiver strings is as
follows:
Transmit string to sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×66, 0×00, 0×64, 0×FE
Receive string from sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×66, 0×06, 0×30, 0×00, 0×30, 0×00, 0×01, 0×00, 0×FD, 0×FD
This receive string is interpreted as follows:
0×F4 is the start-of-header byte
0×41 is the sensor-identification byte
0×66 is the command requesting the sensor status information
0×06 is the number of data bytes
0×30 there are 48 emitter channels
0×00 all emitter channels are OK
0×30 there are 48 receiver channels (that’s good, because the emitter has 48 channels also)
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0×00 all receiver channels are OK
0×01 the system detects weak alignment
0×00 there are no degraded channels
The last two bytes are the check sum in low-byte, high-byte order.
4.5 Request Sensor to Transmit One or Two Measurement
Values (Command 0×67)
This command requests the sensor to transmit the previous scan’s measurement values (one or two measurement values).
The command transmits either two or four bytes (as specified by the sensor configuration). Assume that the sensor ID is
0×41 and the sensor is configured to transmit the First Beam Blocked and Total Beams Blocked information. Also assume
that the twentieth light channel happens to be the first beam blocked and a total of 15 light channels are blocked.
Transmit string to sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×67, 0×00, 0×63, 0×FE
Receive string from sensor: 0×F4, 0×41, 0×67, 0×04, 0×14, 0×00, 0×0F, 0×00, 0×3C, 0×FE
This receive string is interpreted as follows:
0×F4 is the start-of-header byte
0×41 is the sensor-identification byte
0×67 is the command requesting the sensor measurement information
0×04 is the number of data bytes
0×14, 0×00 is the low-byte, high-byte integer value for the first beam blocked = 20
0×0f, 0×00 is the low-byte, high-byte integer value for the total beams blocked=15
The last two bytes are the check sum in low-byte, high-byte order. The check sum is calculated as follows:
0×F4 + 0×41 + 0×67 + 0×04 + 0×14 + 0×00 + 0×0F + 0×00 = 0×1C3.
The one's complement of 0×1C3 = 0×FE3C.
Hence the low-byte, high-byte order is 0×3C, 0×FE.
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5 Specifications
Supply Voltage and Power
16 V dc to 30 V dc; maximum power 12 watts
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against reverse polarity and transient voltages
Discrete Output Configuration
Two discrete outputs: Output 1 and Output 2
Outputs can be configured as either open collector NPN or PNP
transistors. For the vehicle separation application, the outputs are
factory configured as NPN outputs.
Discrete Output (either NPN or PNP) Ratings
Rated at 30 V dc max, 150 mA max load, short circuit protected
OFF-State Leakage Current: < 10 μA at 30 V dc
ON-State Saturation Voltage: < 1 V dc at 10 mA, < 1.5 V dc at 150 mA
Serial Data Outputs
EIA-485 interface
Baud rate 9600, 19.2 K, 38.4 K
8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit, no parity
Sensor Scan Time
Worst-case response time is twice the scan time
Cable Connections
Emitter and receiver cables may not exceed 80 m (250 ft) each
150 mm (6.5 inch) PVC cable with M12/Euro-style quick disconnect
Quick disconnect cordsets available separately
Status Indicators
Emitter: Red LED lights for proper operation
Receiver: Green – sensors aligned (> 3x excess gain); Yellow – marginal
alignment (1x-3x excess gain); Red – sensors misaligned or beam(s)
blocked
Environmental Rating
NEMA 4, 13
IEC IP65
UL Type 1 enclosure
Construction
Aluminum housing with black anodized finish; acrylic lens cover
Controller Programming
Via EIA-485 to Banner Sensors GUI software
Emitter/Receiver Range
Sensors < 1220 mm (4 ft) long: 16.5 m (55 ft)
Sensors ≥ 1220 mm (4 ft) long: 13.5 m (45 ft)
Minimum Object Sensitivity
Interlaced Mode: 25.4 mm (1.0 in) 3, 4
Other Scan Modes: 38.1 mm (1.5 in)4
Operating Conditions
Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C (–40 °F to +158 °F)
95% maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Application Notes
The emitter and receiver sync lines (pink and white wires) will be
damaged if connected to the power supply
The receiver EIA-485 interface (red and green wires) will be damaged if
connected to the power supply
Certifications
5.1 Emitter and Receiver Mounting Dimensions
Y
L1
L2 L3
75.1 mm
(2.95")
With Bracket Flanges “Out” With Bracket Flanges “In”
3Assumes sensing is in middle one-third of scanning range.
4Requires minimum separation of emitter/receiver of 0.9 m (3 ft).
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Emitter/Receiver Models Housing Length (L1) Distance Between Bracket Holes
L2 L3
MAE616Q Emitter
MAR616NX485Q Receiver 231 mm (9.1 in) 262 mm (10.3 in) 205 mm (8.1 in)
MAE1216Q Emitter
MAR1216NX485Q Receiver 384 mm (15.1 in) 414 mm (16.3 in) 357 mm (14.1 in)
MAE1816Q Emitter
MAR1816NX485Q Receiver 536 mm (21.1 in) 567 mm (22.3 in) 510 mm (20.1 in)
MAE2416Q Emitter
MAR2416NX485Q Receiver 689 mm (27.1 in) 719 mm (28.3 in) 662 mm (26.1 in)
MAE3016Q Emitter
MAR3016NX485Q Receiver 841 mm (33.1 in) 871 mm (34.3 in) 815 mm (32.1 in)
MAE3616Q Emitter
MAR3616NX485Q Receiver 993 mm (39.1 in) 1024 mm (40.3 in) 967 mm (38.1 in)
MAE4216Q Emitter
MAR4216NX485Q Receiver 1146 mm (45.1 in) 1176 mm (46.3 in) 1119 mm (44.1 in)
MAE4816Q Emitter
MAR4816NX485Q Receiver 1298 mm (51.1 in) 1329 mm (52.3 in) 1272 mm (50.1 in)
MAE5416Q Emitter
MAR5416NX485Q Receiver 1451 mm (57.1 in) 1481 mm (58.3 in) 1424 mm (56.1 in)
MAE6016Q Emitter
MAR6016NX485Q Receiver 1603 mm (63.1 in) 1633 mm (64.3 in) 1577 mm (62.1 in)
MAE6616Q Emitter
MAR6616NX485Q Receiver 1755 mm (69.1 in) 1786 mm (70.3 in) 1729 mm (68.1 in)
MAE7216Q Emitter
MAR7216NX485Q Receiver 1908 mm (75.1 in) 1938 mm (76.3 in) 1881 mm (74.1 in)
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5.2 Emitter and Receiver Mounting Bracket Dimensions
Min. R.
34.8 mm
(1.37")
Slots have clearance
for M4 bolts (supplied)
and allow 30 rotation
11.9 mm
(0.47")
24.6 mm
(0.97")
57.2 mm
(2.25")
44.5 mm
(1.75")
R 6.4 mm
(0.97")
10.2 mm (2)
(0.40")
Full R (4)
38.1 mm
(1.5")
4.8 mm (2)
(0.19")
3.8 mm
(0.15")
6.4 mm
(0.25")
QD End Non-QD End
ø 30.5 mm
(ø 1.2") ø 13.2 mm
(ø 0.52")
ø 6.8 mm (2)
(ø 0.27")
3.0 mm
(0.12")
53.8 mm
(2.12")
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6 Troubleshooting using the Diagnostic LEDs
The emitter has a single Red status LED. The receiver’s three LEDs (Green, Amber, and Red) are used in combination to
diagnose system status.
Receiver LED Condition System Status Possible Action
Green Amber Red
ON OFF OFF Emitter/receiver pair aligned None
ON ON OFF Emitter/receiver pair aligned with dirty lens • Clean lenses
•Align emitter and receiver
OFF OFF ON Emitter/receiver pair blocked None
OFF ON ON Emitter/receiver pair blocked with dirty lens • Clean lenses
•Align emitter and receiver
ON ON ON Receiver error Replace receiver
ON Flashing
at 2 Hz
OFF Degraded mode; emitter/receiver pair
aligned
• Clean lenses
•Align emitter and receiver5
OFF Flashing
at 2 Hz
ON Degraded mode; emitter/receiver pair
blocked
• Clean lenses
•Align emitter and receiver5
Flashing
at 2 Hz
OFF Flashing
at 2 Hz
Emitter is not functioning Connect emitter
5If after cleaning the emitter and receiver lenses, the emitter diagnostic is solid Red, consider replacing the receiver.
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7 Accessories
7.1 Cordsets
8-Pin Threaded M12/Euro-Style Cordsets with Shield
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout (Female)
MAQDC-806 1.83 m (6 ft)
Straight
44 Typ.
ø 14.5
M12 x 1
5
4
3
2
8
1
7
6
MAQDC-815 4.58 m (15 ft)
MAQDC-830 9.14 m (30 ft)
MAQDC-850 15.2 m (50 ft)
1 = White
2 = Brown
3 = Green
4 = Yellow
5 = Gray
6 = Pink
7 = Blue
8 = Red
Note: Additional lengths available: MAQDC-875 22 m (75 ft), MAQDC-8100 30 m (100 ft), MAQDC-8125 38
m (125 ft), MAQDC-8150 46 m (150 ft).
7.2 Anti-Vibration Mounting Kits
MSVM-1
•4 anti-vibration mounts (M4 × 0.7 × 9.5 mm)
• 8 M4 Keps nuts
• These mounts are made from BUNA-N rubber and
are more resistant to chemicals and oils.
MAVM-1
•4 anti-vibration mounts (M4 × 0.7 × 9.5 mm)
• 8 M4 Keps nuts
• These mounts are made from natural rubber, which
are less chemically resistant than the MSVM-1
mounts, but have a greater sheer force spec at
higher temperature.
7.3 Center Mounting Bracket Kit
EZA-MBK-12-CB
•Includes one center bracket and
hardware to mount to MSA Series
stands
• Includes 2 shim plates for standard
end-cap brackets to allow flush
mounting
•M5 mounting hardware
59
56
55
2 x Ø7
Ø8.3
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8 Contact Us
Banner Engineering Corporate headquarters is located at:
9714 Tenth Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55441, USA
Website:
www.bannerengineering.com
Phone: + 1 888 373 6767
For worldwide locations and local representatives, visit www.bannerengineering.com .
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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 time it is returned to the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This
warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or the improper application or installation of the Banner product.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND WHETHER ARISING UNDER COURSE OF PERFORMANCE, COURSE OF DEALING
OR TRADE USAGE.
This Warranty is exclusive and limited to repair or, at the discretion of Banner Engineering Corp., replacement. IN NO EVENT SHALL BANNER ENGINEERING CORP. BE
LIABLE TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY EXTRA COSTS, EXPENSES, LOSSES, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY PRODUCT DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR
WARRANTY, STATUTE, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
Banner Engineering Corp. reserves the right to change, modify or improve the design of the product without assuming any obligations or liabilities relating to any product
previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection
applications when the product is identified as not intended for such purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval
by Banner Engineering Corp will void the product warranties. All specifications published in this document are subject to change; Banner reserves the right to modify product
specifications or update documentation at any time. Specifications and product information in English supersede that which is provided in any other language. For the most
recent version of any documentation, refer to:
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For patent information, see www.bannerengineering.com/patents .
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