STI ValuScan VS6500 Series User manual

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Table of Contents
Section 1 – Introduction.................................................... 3
Section 2 – Installation ...................................................... 3
Section 3 – Introduction to Setup Software ................... 6
Section 4 – Windows Setup Software ............................. 7
Section 5 – General Setup Commands ........................... 8
Section 6 – Relay Output .................................................. 9
Section 7 – Serial Port Connections and Setup ........... 10
Section 8 – Serial Output Report Commands ............. 11
Section 9 – Serial Timing Commands .......................... 17
Section 10 – Array Modifying Commands .................. 18
Section 11 – Troubleshooting ........................................ 19
Section 12 – Specifications ............................................. 21
Section 13 – ASCII Terminal Emulators ...................... 22
Section 14 – Spare Parts .................................................. 22
Section 15 – Dimensional Drawings ............................. 23
Section 16 – Warranty ..................................................... 27

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Installation
Introduction
!
Warning! STI scanners are not designed for
and must not be used for personnel protection
(safety) applications. STI has a wide range of safety
products for these applications. Contact STI for
information on our safety products.
Thank you for purchasing a ValuScan. This
manual covers scanners using this Serial
Controllers Series C and D. A separate manual
covers the VSU controllers Series A and B.
These items are included with the scanner.
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■■Transmitter
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■■Receiver
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■■Controller
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■■Transmitter cable
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■■Receiver cable
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■■Documentation kit (optional)
You will need an IBM compatible PC for
software setup of the scanner.
!
Warning! Installation and maintenance must
be performed by qualified personnel.
C ONTROLLER A DJUSTMENTS
1.
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Warning! Set JMP 10 to AMP for 0.25
and M5 Series transmitters and receivers.
Failure to do so may damage your scanner. For
M10, 0.50, 0.75, and 1.50 Series transmitters and
receivers set to Volt for best performance.
2. Set JMP 3 to 50.
3. Set JMP 1 to HI.
4. Set JMP 2 to STD for 0.25, M5, and M10
Series. Set to LR for 0.50, 0.75, and 1.50 Series.
5. Set JMP 9 to Run.
6. Rotate Pot 1 clockwise 25 turns.
7. Set S1 position 2 (labelled A) on; set all
other positions off.
8. Verify the fuse is correctly rated for
your operating voltage.
Figure 2.1 Location of settings
1
3
4
2
5
6
7
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– For 115 VAC use a 250 mA, 250 V
time lag (slow blow) fuse;
– For 230 VAC use a 125 mA, 250 V
time lag (slow blow) fuse;
– For 24 VDC use a 2 A, 250 V time lag
(slow blow) fuse.
9. For AC powered units, select the
appropriate operating voltage.
M OUNTING THE T RANSMITTER AND R ECEIVER
Mount the transmitter and receiver parallel
to each other, with no offset, and with their
connectors pointing in the same direction.
Mount the transmitter above the receiver in
horizontal installations. See Section 16 for
mounting dimensions.
Use 10-32 or M5 hardware for M5, 0.25, and
M10 series. Use 1/4 in. or M6 hardware for 0.50,
0.75, and 1.50 series.
M OUNTING THE C ONTROLLER
For Series C controller with enclosure use
1/4 inch or M6 hardware.
Series D controller without enclosure must
be installed within a metal protective enclosure
to assure conformity with Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC and 92/
31/EEC. Use 6-32 or M3.5 hardware.
P OWER AND G ROUND /E ARTH C ONNECTIONS
For AC Powered Systems, connect ground
(earth), neutral, and line (figure 2.2).
If the system is permanently wired install a
switch near the controller to disconnect the
scanner when needed.
If the system is line cord powered use a
non-locking plug that mates with your power
outlet. European installations require a
harmonized line cord marked HAR. Minimum
conductor size is 18 AWG (0.823 mm2).
Section 2 – Installation
For DC powered systems, connect ground
(earth), –DC, and +DC (figure 2.2). Install a
switch near the controller to disconnect power
when needed.
T RANSMITTER AND R ECEIVER C ABLES
Attach the transmitter cable to the
transmitter and the controller as shown in
figure 2.3.
A LIGNMENT
Apply power to the scanner. Refer to figure
2.3 for location of components.
1. Align the transmitter and receiver until
the green LED on the controller board marked
“CLR” is on. This LED is duplicated on the
transmitter.
Power and Ground/Earth
Figure 2.2 Power and ground/earth connections

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2. Rotate POT 1 counterclockwise until the
green LED just turns off and the red LED
marked “BLOCK” turns on. This LED is
duplicated on the transmitter.
3. Realign the transmitter and receiver until
the green LED is on.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the green LED
will no longer turn on. Finally, rotate POT 1
clockwise one full revolution past the point
when the green LED turns on. Tighten all
mounting hardware.
For 0.50, 0.75, and 1.50 series only, in
applications where high optical contamination
is anticipated, set POT 1 fully clockwise.
Section 2 – Installation
Figure 2.3 Transmitter & receiver connectors, indicator
LEDs and range potentiometer (POT 1).
Transmitter
Connector
Receiver
Connector
Pot 1
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STI provides 2 diskettes with the scanner
documentation kit. Both DOS and Windows
Setup software applications are included on the
diskettes. This section provides information on
the DOS software which is also applicable to the
terminal window under the Windows software.
S TARTUP P ARAMETERS
2. Turn on the scanner and your computer.
3. Run the STI setup program FVS.EXE
found on the diskette provided. The software
starts in a graphic display mode. Switch to the
terminal mode of the setup program by
pressing Alt-W. Press ESC twice and Enter.
4. Type the setup commands needed. Refer
to the individual output sections for the
commands needed for the output you are
using.
• Use upper or lower case characters.
• Press ENTER after each command.
• Type spaces as shown.
• “ ” means the scanner recognized your
command. Continue with set-up.
• “!” means the scanner did not recognize
your command. Check your syntax and re-enter
the command.
• If your screen does not display the
commands you type, the scanner is in the serial
reporting mode. Press ESC twice and Enter.
5. Save your settings.
After entering the commands and verifying
proper scanner operation, type the command
SAVE to the scanner.
6. Set positions 2, 3, and 4 of the output
mode switch to off and reset the scanner.
7. Exit the setup program by pressing Alt-X.
Turn off power to the scanner and the personal
computer. Disconnect the scanner from the
computer’s serial port.
IMPORTANT
You must save your software settings! They
shall be erased unless you save them.
Set the output mode switch to use your settings!
Entering the graphic display mode erases some
settings! This occurs when you start the setup
program or when you toggle from the terminal
mode. You can recover your settings if you have
saved them by pressing the reset switch.
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DOS Setup Software
Figure 3.1 Reset and output mode switches
The scanner uses factory default parameters
or parameters you set and save. Resetting the
scanner loads parameters selected by positions
A, B, and C of the output mode switch (figure
3.1). The scanner resets when the reset switch is
pressed or when power is applied.
Position Start-up
A B C Mode
On Off Off Factory default settings
On On Off Alternate Default settings
Off Off Off User saved settings
If the factory default settings are not suited
to your application, set your own parameters
and save them. Follow these steps.
1. Connect the scanner to the COM1 serial
port on your personal computer.
Output
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Windows Setup Software
Only specific versions of the firmware allow
setup using the Windows software selection
boxes. Versions other than these must use the
DOS software or the terminal window in the
Windows Software. For A/B controllers the
firmware for use with Window Software is
firmware number 1. For R & S controllers, the
firmware is number 6.
To install the Windows software follow
these steps.
1. Insert diskette 1 into your floppy drive.
These instructions assume this is drive A:\. If
you are using a different drive, modify these
instructions to use the appropriate drive name.
2. Click the START button and select RUN.
3. Type A:\SETUP.EXE in the command
box and click OK.
4. Remove Diskette 1 and insert diskette 2
when requrested.
To run the software after installation, click
on the START button, select PROGRAMS then
VALUSCAN SETUP.
Note that while you can run the software
without have a scanner connected to your PC,
you cannot actually send commands and errors
will result if you attempt to do so.
The first dialog box to appear when
running the Windows software asks which
controller is being used. Select “AB” for the
VSU Series A or Series B controller, and for the
Series R or Series S controller. Select “CD” for
the Serial Controllers, Series C or D.
Use of the Windows software is intuitive to
anyone used to Windows based applications.
The HELP function is extensive, and under
Contents, you will find an overview of the
program as well as a slightly condensed version
of this manual.
Generally, you make your operating
parameter selections using click-off boxes.
Certain newer commands and infrequently
used commands are not available through the
menus. Refer to the paragraphs below marked
“Terminal Window” on how to make and save
changes if you need to use these commands.
After you make all your changes, you must
perform the following steps to save your
settings.
1. Click the START SCANNER button on
the main window page.
2. Click the STOP SCANNER button on the
main window page.
3. Click the SAVE SETTINGS TO
SCANNER button on the main window page.
4. Set the output mode switch to use your
settings. See figure 3.1.
IMPORTANT
You must save your software setings. They shall
be erased in the scanner unless they are saved. After
saving your settings, you must set the output mode
switch to use these settings or factory default settings
will be used.
T ERMINAL W INDOW
The Windows software includes a window
for direct terminal communication with the
scanner. This is useful for debugging and to
implement commands not on the Windows
click-off boxes. To access this window select the
Terminal menu. You may need to select the
“add linefeed” box depending upon your
computer. After selecting this box, point your
mouse cursor in the box and click once. You can
then type commands in the box. The commands
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The following commands are useful during
setup.
HELP? shows a short listing of most
commands.
WHAT? lists the current status of most
parameters.
M EMORY C OMMANDS
Two commands work with the scanner’s
memory: SAVE and RESTORE.
Command Syntax: SAVE
Action: Saves the current software parameters
to non-volatile random access memory
(NOVRAM). It also erases any parameters
previously saved.
Command Syntax: RESTORE
Action: Copies the saved settings into the
scanner’s buffer for use.
Keep a written copy of the setup
parameters you are using!
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General Setup Commands
this manual. Refer to the DOS Software section
on how to enter commands.
If you use a mixture of click-off menu items
and terminal commands, use the following
approach to entering ccommands.
1. Use the Windows click-off boxes for any
commands you want.
2. Click START SCANNER on the main
window page.
3. Click STOP SCANNER on the main
window page.
4. Select Terminal on the main window
page menu bar.
5. Select “Add Linefeed” if you need to.
6. Position your mouse cursor and click the
Terminal Window box.
7. If there is data scrolling, press ESC twice.
8. Type your additional commands.
9. Type SAVE then press ENTER.
10. Set the output mode switch to use your
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Relay Output
S OFTWARE C OMMANDS
Use the following commands for the relay
output then save your settings. No other
commands are required but array modifying
commands (section 9) may be used. If the
scanner does not respond to your commands
press ESC twice and Enter.
Block Mode
The relay is on when any beam is blocked.
Screen function (section 11) does not effect the
relay in this mode.
Syntax: RELAY BLOCK
QMIN Mode
The relay is on when the scanner detects a
minimum number of objects. Two commands
are used.
Syntax: RELAY QMIN selects this mode.
Syntax: QMIN n sets the number of objects. The
relay is on when the number of objects exceeds n.
Example: RELAY QMIN
QMIN 3
The relay will energize when 4 or more objects
are simultaneously in the scan zone.
Hysteresis Mode
This mode allows separate settings for turn
on size and turn off size.
Syntax: RELAY HIST x y where xis the turn on
size and yis the turn off size.
Example: RELAY HIST 10 2
The relay turns on when an object is blocks 10
or more beams. It turns off when the object
blocks less than 2 beams. Changes must occur
for 3 consecutive scans to be recognized.
R ELAY C ONNECTIONS
Relay connections are on figure 5.1.
Terminal Description
1 Normally Open
2 Common
3 Normally Closed
Replacement Relay
Use STI part number 45115 to replace the
relay.
Null Mode
This mode disables the relay.
Syntax: RELAY NULL
Relay
NO
NC
COM
Figure 6.1 Relay & relay output connections
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Relay
Output
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Serial Port Connections and Setup
The serial port is used for software setup
and for serial output reports. For serial reports
you must configure the serial port, set a serial
report, set a serial timing mode, then save your
settings. Serial port configuration and
connections are covered in this section. Serial
report commands and serial timing modes are
covered in the next two sections.
S ERIAL D ATA P ORT
Serial Data Port connections for RS-232 and
RS-422 are on TB 6 (figure 6.1, no. 1). Only one
protocol (RS-232 or RS-422) can be used at a
time.
Terminal Description
RxD RS-232 Input to the scanner
TxD RS-232 Output from the scanner
Gnd RS-232 Ground
A No connection
B No connection
Tx – RS-422 – Output from the scanner
Tx + RS-422 + Output from the scanner
Rx + RS-422 – Input to the scanner
Rx – RS-422 + Input to the scanner
B AUD R ATE
Baud Rate is set by positions 5 and 6 of the
output mode switch (figure 6.1, no. 2).
Position
5 6 Baud Rate
Off Off 19,200 baud
Off On 38,400 baud
On On 9,600 baud
Combinations not shown are undefined and
should not be used.
S ERIAL P ROTOCOL
Serial Protocol is set by position 1 of the
output mode switch (figure 6.1, no. 2).
RS-232: Set position 1 of the output mode
switch to off.
RS-422: Set position 1 of the output mode
switch to on.
The BUSY red LED flickers as data is
received from the serial port.
→
→
Figure 7.1 Serial connections and settings
1
Serial Port
2