KB040 Which sensor operating modes are available? [ja]

Operating mode: Controlled

In this operating mode, measurements are always triggered via one of the serial interfaces (RS-232, RS-422/485). Depending on the measurement command used, this happens either once after the power-up, or individually for each measurement.

In the first figure on the left, the command Single Sensor Tracking With Timer (sNh + 1000) is used. This command is executed once after the power-up, after which the sensor sends the measured distance every 1000 ms.

Before initial operation an optional one-time configuration of the sensor can be carried out (e.g. the serial communication parameters). The easiest and most convenient way to do this is to use the Dimetix Laser Sensor Utility software, which communicates with the sensor via RS-232 or USB.

See also Technical Reference Manual D-Series, Chapter 6.2 Operation modes and 6.2.1 Controlled mode.

 

Operating mode: Stand-alone / Autostart

In this operating mode, the sensor begins to measure automatically after it is switched on. Optionally the sensor can output the measured distance via the serial interfaces (RS-232, RS-422/485), as shown in the second figure on the left. However, this operating mode is particularly suitable for outputting the measured distance via the analog output AO or the SSI interface. This allows to operate the sensor entirely without serial communication.

For this operating mode, the sensor must be configured via RS-232 or USB before putting it to service e.g. with Dimetix Laser Sensor Utility software. See also Technical Reference Manual D-Series, Chapter 6.2 Operation modes and 6.2.2 Stand-alone mode.

 

Operating mode: Stand-alone / Manual start

In this operating mode, the sensor is controlled via the digital input DI1. Different functions are available for this, e.g. the digital input function “Trigger Distance Measurement (sNg)” as shown in In the third figure on the left.

The measured distance is output via the serial interfaces (RS-232, RS-422/485) as well as via the analog output AO or the SSI Interface.

For this operating mode, the sensor must be configured via RS-232 or USB before putting it to service e.g. with Dimetix Laser Sensor Utility Software. See also Technical Reference Manual D-Series, Chapter 6.2 Operation modes and 6.2.2 Stand-alone mode.