BTL7-A/E501-M_ _ _ _-A/B/Y/Z(8)-S32/S115/S140/KA_ _/FA_ _
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style
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Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool
6.1
BTL7 Configuration Tool
NOTICE!
Interference in function
Configuration with the BTL7 Configuration Tool while the
system is running may result in malfunctions.
► Stop the system before configuration.
The BTL can be quickly and easily configured on the PC
using the PC software BTL7 Configuration Tool.
The most important features include:
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Online display of the current position of the magnet
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Graphical support for setting the functions and curves
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Display of information on the connected BTL
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Selectable number formats and units for display
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Resetting to factory settings is possible
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Demo mode without a connected BTL
The PC software and associated manual can
be found in the Internet under www.balluff.com.
6.2
Connecting the USB communication box
For a BTL with connector the communication box must be
inserted between the BTL and the controller. The
communication box is connected to the PC via a USB
cable.
USB cable
Connection cable approx. 0.3 m with
connector (socket)
Fig. 6-1:
Connecting the communication box with a connector
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Connection cable
approx. 0.3 m with
connector (plug)
Controller
8-pin
6-pin
For a BTL with cable connection the communication lines
La, Lb and GND are connected to the USB communication
box.
USB cable
Fig. 6-2:
Connecting the communication box with a cable connec-
tion
When reading or writing data via the
Configuration Tool, both LEDs flash green.
6.3
Configuration options
Prerequisites
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USB communication box connected to the BTL and
PC.
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Software correctly installed.
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BTL connected to the power supply.
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Magnet on BTL.
Magnets and outputs
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One or two magnets can be selected (factory setting:
one magnet)
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Two outputs can be assigned independently
Output functions
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Position: position in the measuring range.
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Velocity: velocity of the magnet. The sign indicates the
direction of movement. Movement from the null point
to the end point is output with a positive sign.
Movement from the end point to the null point is output
with a negative sign. Max. detectable velocity range of
10 to +10 m/s.
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Velocity (no sign): velocity of the magnet. The
direction of movement cannot be read. Max.
detectable velocity range of 0 to 10 m/s.
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Differential position: Distance between two magnets.
Selection is only possible if two magnets have been
selected.
Controller
8-pin
Connection cable
approx. 0.6 m with
luster terminal