
5
Overview of Front Panel Controls, Indicators, and Connectors
Zero Adjust
Adjusts the analog output voltage after the probe is initially positioned. Typically, the analog
output voltage is adjusted to zero volts at range center. There is a coarse adjustment (±10 VDC),
the outer control, and a fine adjustment (±1 VDC), the inner control. When the Zero switch is in
the off position, the zero adjustment has no effect.
Sensitivity (CPL290 Only)
The CPL290 provides a high-sensitivity and a low-sensitivity calibration for one probe. Refer to
the calibration sheets for specific calibration information. Select the desired sensitivity with this
switch.
Switching sensitivities will usually require repositioning the probe.
Calibrated Range Indicator
Green LEDs indicate that the probe is in its calibrated range and the output voltage is an
accurate representation of the target position. Red LEDs indicate that the probe is out of range
and the output voltage is not valid.
The Calibrated Range Indicator is not affected by the Zero adjustment. The module is factory
calibrated to zero volts at range center, however, it is possible to adjust the output voltage to
zero while the probe is positioned toward the end of the calibrated range. In this situation, the
probe can go out of its calibrated range while the output voltage continues to appear valid. The
output voltage may continue to change, but the output is no longer guaranteed to be accurate. In
this condition, the output voltage may appear valid but the Calibrated Range Indicator will be
red. Out-of-Range indicator signals available through the system DAQ connector are activated
anytime the Calibrated Range Indicator is red.
Analog Output
Provides connection to the analog output voltage, which is proportional to the distance between the probe and the surface of
the material being measured. A typical output voltage range is ±10 VDC. The specific ranges are listed on the accompanying
calibration sheets.
The analog output provided on the data acquisition (DAQ) connector on the rear of the enclosure is differential. See the
enclosure section of this manual for specifics on the system DAQ connector (page 19).
Ground
A banana-plug cable can be connected here for grounding the target. In most cases, separate grounding of the target is not
necessary. If the target is not grounded through another path, and the output exhibits excessive electrical noise, grounding the
target may reduce the output noise. When low-noise operation is critical, separate grounding is recommended even if the
target is well grounded through another path.
Probe Connector
Connect the probe by aligning the red dots on the connectors and inserting the probe connector.
To disconnect the probe, pull on the knurled barrel of the probe connector to release it.
DO NOT PULL ON THE CABLE.
Multiple Channel Measurements
Using multiple sensors on the same target requires that the sensor excitation voltages be synchronized. This is done
automatically by the Elite Series enclosures. In addition, even and odd channel numbers use inverted (180°) excitation
CPL290
ZERO
SENSITIVITY
HI LO
NEAR
CALIBRATED RANGE
OUTPUT
PROBE
FAR
OFF ON
LION
PRECISION