FMS AZS01B BlueFLash User manual

Operation Manual
AZS01B/ AZS04B BlueFLash
Optical Edge Sensor for Web Guides
Version 1.2 01/2017 NS
This operation manual is also available in English.
Please contact your local FMS representative.
Diese Bedienungsanleitung ist auch in Englisch erhältlich.
Bitte kontaktieren Sie Ihren nächstgelegene FMS Vertretung.
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Table of Contents
1 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................... 3
1.1 Description Conditions 3
2 Functional Description ............................................................................... 4
3 Dimensions ................................................................................................. 5
4 Assembly Preparations .............................................................................. 6
4.1 Assembly Conditions 6
5 Installation .................................................................................................. 7
5.1 Mounting the Sensor 7
5.2 Wiring 7
6 Operation .................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Right or Left Hand Position of the Sensor 8
6.2 Adjustment of the Sensors 9
7 Trouble Shooting ...................................................................................... 10
8 Technical Data.......................................................................................... 11

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1 Safety Instructions
All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the man-
ual or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent
damage to the equipment connected to it. If equipment is used in a manner not
specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be
impaired.
Do not stress the equipment over the specification limits neither during assembly
nor operation. To do so can be potentially harmful to persons or equipment in the
event of a fault to the equipment.
1.1 Description Conditions
a) Danger of health injury or loss of life
Danger
This symbol refers to high risk for persons to get health injury or loss life. It has to
be followed strictly.
b) Risk of damage of machines
Caution
This symbol refers to information, that, if ignored, could cause heavy mechanical
damage. This warning has to be followed absolutely.
c) Note for proper function
Note
This symbol refers to an important information about proper use. If not followed,
malfunction can be the result.
The Material Sensors may not be stressed over the specification limits nei-
ther during assembly nor operation.
The attachment points for the Sensors on the machine frame must be
properly designed. The used mounting screws must be of the right size.

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2 Functional Description
AZS BlueFlash sensors are optical edge sensors for the detection of all opaque
materials. They are used in web guiding applications where the material edge
needs to be detected fast and where demanding accuracy is required. The CCD-
array based receiver module detects and maps the material edge with high resolu-
tion. Signal processing is microcontroller based using sophisticated software algo-
rithm. The short 1ms cycle time allows the BlueFlash handle very fast material
speeds. The used ultra linear, high resolution material edge mapping system pro-
vides to BlueFlash clear advantages compared to ultrasonic sensors. They are fac-
tory set and don’t need any calibration. Two standard sizes cover a large material
bandwidth. BlueFlash sensors are compatible with the full line of FMS web guide
controllers and steering frames.

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3 Dimensions
Fig. 1: AZS01B
Fig. 1a: AZS04B
Sensor AZS01B AZS04B
mm in mm in
(A) Throat width 30 1.18“ 90 3.54“
(B) Throat depth 25 0.98“ 80 3.15“
(C) Sensor height 85 3.35“ 145 5.71“
(D) Sensor length 70 2.76“ 125 4.92“
(F) Hole distance 30 1.18“ 30 1.18“

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4 Assembly Preparations
4.1 Assembly Conditions
The AZS material sensors are defined as “partly completed machinery” according
to the Directives 2006/42/EC, article 2. In order to assure a proper functionality
of the parts and guarantee the essential health and safety requirements of opera-
tors working with it, the following conditions for the installations must be met:
Caution
The Material Sensors may not be stressed over the specification limits neither
during assembly nor operation.
Caution
The attachment points for the Sensors on the machine frame must be properly
designed. The used mounting screws must be of the right size.
Caution
For correct installation and operation, follow the electrical wiring diagram and in-
structions in this manual.

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5 Installation
5.1 Mounting the Sensor
The sensor will be mounted with two M4 screws to a bracket. The bracket itself is
fixed to the location rail or to the flange of the linear unit. The bracket varies de-
pending on system configuration (steering frame size, manual or motorized sensor
adjustment, etc.). It must be ordered separately.
5.2 Wiring
Fig. 2: Sensor Connector in front view with its pin assignment. The table lists the
wire colour corresponding to the signal names. Pin_Assignment.ai
Electrical Connections:
If the sensor is used with a built-in web guide controller in the steering frame FMS-
webMASTER series, the sensor is connected with a cable 4x0.14mm2of the re-
spective length. Fig. 2 shows the sensor connector in front view with its pin as-
signment. The table lists the wire colour corresponding to the signal names.

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6 Operation
6.1 Right or Left Hand Position of the Sensor
Definition of Left and Right: Seen in direction of the running web.
Fig. 3: Position of the sensors according to the web BKS309
1 Web entry side 2 Web exit side
3 Direction of moving web 4 Material sensor(s)
5 Left hand sensor axis 6 Left hand web edge
7 Right hand sensor axis 8 Left hand web edge

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6.2 Adjustment of the Sensors
Fig. 4: Position of the sensors according to the web
1 Material edge 2 Centre axis of detection range
3 Material offset 4 Detection range
5 Positioning reference marks
1. Loosen the fixation nut on the bracket and slide the sensor into position.
2. Position the web in the sensor
3. The positioning marks provide a quick and precise alignment of the sensor to
the reference edge.
4. Align sensor axis to the web edge
5. Tighten the fixation nut with the sensor in the new position.
6. The sensor will be properly positioned if the web edge runs through the sensor
axis covering half of the transmitter or receiver (ref. to Fig. 4).
7. The LED in the connector socket will be active if the web is positioned in the
centre of the sensor area.
8. Tighten the fixation nut.
9. The sensor is now ready for use.

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7 Trouble Shooting
Error Cause Corrective action
Small measuring
range.
Edge has moved outside
the sensor detection
band
Adjust sensor more accurately to
the centre measuring range. Ad-
just reference position (see Fig. 4)
Sporadic drop-
outs
Sensor-transmitter or
receiver is dirty (material
sedimentations)
Clean sensor with wet cloth
BKS guides web
edge immediately
out of the sensor
Sensor is mounted on
the wrong side
Mount sensor to the correct side
(right sensor for „Edge right“, etc.,
see Fig. 3)
Sensor is connected to
the wrong socket
Connect sensor plug to the correct
socket (left plug to left socket,
etc.)
With mesh mate-
rial BKS guides
web edge out of
the sensor area
Frequency of the sensor
signal causes malfunc-
tion of the web guiding
controller
Update firmware of BKS309 con-
troller to 3.42
Steering frame
does not move
No signal; sensor not
correctly connected
Connect sensor correctly according
to screw terminal arrangement
and installation guide of web guide
controller
No signal; cable interrup-
tion
Replace cable or send sensor to
FMS
No signal; sensor defect Send sensor to FMS; use other
sensor
Sensor supply not pre-
sent
Check 24V supply
Sensor signal is 0V. The
sensor is fully covered
Adjust sensor more accurately to
the web edge; centre measuring
range
Sensor signal is 10V. The
sensor is uncovered
Adjust sensor more accurately to
the web edge; centre measuring
range

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8 Technical Data
Parameter AZS01B.M8 / AZS04B.M8
Detection range 16 mm [0.63“]
Resolution 0.06 mm [0.002“]
Measuring rate 2 ms
Linearity ±0.05% @ -10 to 50°C [@ 14 to 122°F]
Output Signal to 10 VDC
Power Supply 24VDC (18 to 30VDC)
Connector M8 connector 4-pole
Temperature Range -10 to 50°C [14 to 122°F]
Protection Class IP 60

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