NDC BETA LaserMike LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4 Manual

LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4
Length and Speed Measurement
Instruction Handbook
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LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4 Instruction Handbook
Part Number: MAN/EN5103-0212
Revision: B
Date of Release: February, 2018

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LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4 Instruction Handbook: Caution i
Caution
This equipment must be earthed/grounded.
Under NO circumstances should the earth safety connections be broken –internal damage to sensi-
tive electronic components may occur and at worst electrocution to personnel may result.
Relays and associated wiring are rated for SELV levels i.e. 60 VDC & 30 VAC RMS. These levels
must not be exceeded.
Maintenance, repairs and electrical connections should be performed by a suitably qualified person
for the country of installation.
Input power to the equipment is of direct current type designated by the symbol on equipment hous-
ing and shown below.
Reference IEC 60417-5031
The equipment contains a slow blow type fuse to protect against input power overloads and is not us-
er replaceable.
Intended Use
If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the
protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
LS Pro 8500-4 Laser Safety Classification
The Model LS Pro 8500-4 Non-contact Length and Speed Gauge (Mod-
el LS Pro 8500-4) is classified as a 3B laser device. This category contains
infrared and visible laser devices with powers up to 500 mW. The optical
gauge in the system uses a 50 mW solid-state laser device operating be-
tween 760 and 800 nm (near infrared region of the spectrum).
A class 3B product must have the following safety features:
A 5-second delay after power-up before laser radiation is emitted
from the gauge.
An indicator light to inform personnel near the gauge that laser ra-
diation is being emitted.
A mechanical device to physically block the laser beam from exiting
the gauge.
An interlock circuit to shut off the laser when the circuit is opened.
All hazards must be properly identified with warning labels.
These basic safety features are incorporated to promote safe operation of
the laser.

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A class 3B laser must also have a key switch to power the laser, ensuring that only trained personnel can op-
erate the instrument. Because the location of the gauge can often make it difficult to access a key switch, the
key switch needs to be installed by the final user. It should be placed in a location that will be readily accessi-
ble to the operators. For more information on installing the laser key switch, see the Installing the System sec-
tion of the Instruction Handbook.
The user of a laser device must comply with a different set of regulations. Many countries and individual
states have passed legislation regarding the use of laser products.
The following system specifications will help establish appropriate safety measures.
Maximum Laser Power
0.050 watt
Laser Wavelength
0.785 micrometer
Minimum Laser Spot Size
(Elliptical)
5 x 3 millimeters
Beam Divergence
0.5 milliradians
Pulse Rate
Continuous wave
Maximum radiance (power
divided by spot-size area)
0.050 Watt/0.1 cm2
[0.5 W/cm2]
Laser Safety Precautions
The laser beam in the optical gauge is very powerful and can permanently damage eyes not protected by la-
ser safety glasses. To avoid exposing yourself to hazardous radiation, you must take these precautions:
Never look into the laser beam. If you must look at the beam, view it from an angle and in the direc-
tion in which the beam is travelling.
The beams emitted from the Model LS Pro 8500-4 are invisible to the unaided eye. Return the beam
shutter to the closed position when the system is not in use or during setup.
Ensure that all direct reflections are blocked.
Remove all rings, watches, or jewellery from your hands when working on or near the gauge—these
can cause hazardous reflections.
Never install the instrument at eye level.
Operate the system only with people who have been instructed in laser safety.
Post warning signs and lights that are active when laser is operating.
If your country or state has no regulations governing the safe use of lasers, NDC Technologies recommends
that you follow the guidelines specified by the American National Standard for the safe use of lasers (ANSI
Z136.1–2014). For a copy of this document, write to:

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Laser Institute of America
13501 Ingenuity Drive, Suite 128
Orlando, Florida 32826
1-800-345-2737
Labels and Safety Features
This section acquaints you with the advisory and identification labels on the instrument and the safety fea-
tures incorporated into the design of the instrument. The following figures show the identification and advisory
labels on the Model LS Pro 8500-4.

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LS8500-4E Labels
LS8500-4X Labels

LaserSpeed Pro 8500-4 Instruction Handbook: Table of Contents v
Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 1-1
2SYSTEM OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 2-1
3INSTALLING THE SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 MOUNTING THE GAUGE .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Mounting Distance........................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2Laser Safety..................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3 Environmental Conditions................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.4 Mounting Location ........................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.5Aligning the Gauge.......................................................................................................... 3-5
3.2.6 Gauge Orientation ........................................................................................................... 3-7
3.3 CONNECTING POWER TO THE GAUGE ....................................................................................... 3-15
3.4 CONNECTING TO OUTPUTS....................................................................................................... 3-16
3.4.1 LS8500-4 25-Pin (Male) Connector Pinout ................................................................... 3-18
3.4.2 LS8500-4 9-Pin (Male) Connector Pinout ..................................................................... 3-19
3.4.3 LS8500-4 M12 Ethernet Connector Pinout ................................................................... 3-20
3.4.4 LS8500-4 M12 Profibus Connector Pinout.................................................................... 3-20
3.4.5 LS8500-4 M5 Shutter Status Connector Pinout............................................................ 3-21
3.4.6 LS8500-4E/LS8500-4X Connector Pinout..................................................................... 3-21
3.4.7 LS8500-4E/LS8500-4X Breakaway Cable Pinout......................................................... 3-24
3.5 MAXIMIZING PERFORMANCE ..................................................................................................... 3-26
3.5.1 Quality Factor ................................................................................................................ 3-26
3.5.2 Standoff Distance .......................................................................................................... 3-27
3.5.3 Material Present Adjustment ......................................................................................... 3-27
3.5.4 Material Present Dropout Time Selection...................................................................... 3-27
3.5.5 Validation Time Limit Selection ..................................................................................... 3-28
3.5.6 Starting/Ending Length Correction ................................................................................ 3-28
4INTERFACING WITH THE LS8500-4 ................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 LS8500-4 INTERFACE CONNECTORS.......................................................................................... 4-1
4.2.1 DB25 (Male) Connector................................................................................................... 4-2

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4.2.2 DB9 (Male) Connector................................................................................................... 4-24
4.2.3 M12 Ethernet Connector ............................................................................................... 4-29
4.2.4 M12 Profibus Connector................................................................................................ 4-29
4.2.5 M5 Shutter Status Connector........................................................................................ 4-30
4.3 LS8500-4 INTERFACE CABLES................................................................................................. 4-30
4.3.1 DB25 Cables.................................................................................................................. 4-30
4.3.2 Ethernet Cables............................................................................................................. 4-31
4.3.3 Profibus® Cables (Turk Profibus®-DP Cordset Selection)........................................... 4-31
4.3.4 Heavy Industrial Cables................................................................................................. 4-32
4.3.5 Breakaway Cables......................................................................................................... 4-33
4.4 LS8500-4 BREAKOUT ASSEMBLIES .......................................................................................... 4-37
4.4.1 DB25 Breakout Assemblies........................................................................................... 4-37
4.4.2 DB37 Breakout Assemblies........................................................................................... 4-38
4.4.3 Breakout Assembly Pinouts........................................................................................... 4-39
4.5 APPLICATION INTERFACES........................................................................................................ 4-41
4.5.1 Light Stack Interface...................................................................................................... 4-41
4.5.2 Thermostat Interface ..................................................................................................... 4-43
4.5.3 Index Pulse & Length Thresholds ................................................................................. 4-44
4.5.4 Gauge-Gauge Synchronization..................................................................................... 4-45
4.6 BANNER D10 THROUGH BEAM SWITCH..................................................................................... 4-47
4.6.1 Configuration Notes:...................................................................................................... 4-47
4.6.2 D10 Settings.................................................................................................................. 4-47
4.6.3 Single Through beam .................................................................................................... 4-47
4.6.4 Dual Through beam (uses two D10 modules)............................................................... 4-48
4.7 BANNER RETROFLECTIVE SWITCH (PICODOT) ........................................................................... 4-49
4.8 PEPPERL +FUCHS THROUGH BEAM SWITCHES......................................................................... 4-50
4.8.2 Pinout............................................................................................................................. 4-51
4.8.3 Configuration Notes:...................................................................................................... 4-52
4.8.4 Pinout............................................................................................................................. 4-52
4.8.5 Configuration Notes:...................................................................................................... 4-53
4.8.6 Pinout............................................................................................................................. 4-55
4.8.7 Configuration Notes:...................................................................................................... 4-56
4.9 DATAPRO 1000....................................................................................................................... 4-57
4.9.1 Quadrature Pinout ......................................................................................................... 4-57
4.9.2 Pulsed Pinout................................................................................................................. 4-57
4.10 DATAPRO 5000 DN................................................................................................................. 4-58