FMS AZS01B/AZS04B BlueFLash Optical Edge Sensor for Web Guides User Manual

BlueFLash Optical Edge Sensor for Web Guides AZS01B/AZS04B

Operation Manual

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1. Safety Instructions

All safety related regulations, local codes and instructions that appear in the manual or on equipment must be observed to ensure personal safety and to prevent damage to the equipment connected to it. If equipment is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.

Do not stress the equipment over the specification limits neither during assembly nor operation. To do so can be potentially harmful to persons or equipment in the event of a fault to the equipment.

1.1 Description Conditions
a) Danger of health injury or loss of life
Danger: This symbol refers to high risk for persons to get health injury or loss life. It has to be followed strictly.
b) Risk of damage of machines
Caution: This symbol refers to information, that, if ignored, could cause heavy mechanical damage. This warning has to be followed absolutely.
c) Note for proper function
Note: This symbol refers to an important information about proper use. If not followed, malfunction can be the result.

The Material Sensors may not be stressed over the specification limits neither during assembly nor operation.

The attachment points for the Sensors on the machine frame must be properly designed. The used mounting screws must be of the right size.

2. Functional Description

AZS BlueFlash sensors are optical edge sensors for the detection of all opaque materials. They are used in web guiding applications where the material edge needs to be detected fast and where demanding accuracy is required.

The CCDarray based receiver module detects and maps the material edge with high resolution. Signal processing is microcontroller based using sophisticated software algorithm. The short 1ms cycle time allows the BlueFlash handle very fast material speeds.

The used ultra linear, high resolution material edge mapping system provides to BlueFlash clear advantages compared to ultrasonic sensors. They are factory set and don’t need any calibration. Two standard sizes cover a large material bandwidth. BlueFlash sensors are compatible with the full line of FMS web guide controllers and steering frames.

3. Dimensions

4. Assembly Preparations

4.1 Assembly Conditions
The AZS material sensors are defined as “partly completed machinery” according to the Directives 2006/42/EC, article 2. In order to assure a proper functionality of the parts and guarantee the essential health and safety requirements of operators working with it, the following conditions for the installations must be met:

Caution

• The Material Sensors may not be stressed over the specification limits neither during assembly nor operation.
• The attachment points for the Sensors on the machine frame must be properly designed. The used mounting screws must be of the right size.
• For correct installation and operation, follow the electrical wiring diagram and instructions in this manual.

5. Installation

5.1 Mounting the Sensor
The sensor will be mounted with two M4 screws to a bracket. The bracket itself is fixed to the location rail or to the flange of the linear unit. The bracket varies depending on system configuration (steering frame size, manual or motorized sensor adjustment, etc.). It must be ordered separately.

5.2 Wiring

Fig. 2: Sensor Connector in front view with its pin assignment. The table lists the wire colour corresponding to the signal names.

Electrical Connections:
If the sensor is used with a built-in web guide controller in the steering frame FMSwebMASTER series, the sensor is connected with a cable 4×0.14mm2 of the respective length. Fig. 2 shows the sensor connector in front view with its pin assignment. The table lists the wire colour corresponding to the signal names.

6. Operation

6.1 Right or Left Hand Position of the Sensor
Definition of Left and Right: Seen in direction of the running web.

6.2 Adjustment of the Sensors

1. Loosen the fixation nut on the bracket and slide the sensor into position.
2. Position the web in the sensor
3. The positioning marks provide a quick and precise alignment of the sensor to the reference edge.
4. Align sensor axis to the web edge
5. Tighten the fixation nut with the sensor in the new position.
6. The sensor will be properly positioned if the web edge runs through the sensor axis covering half of the transmitter or receiver (ref. to Fig. 4).
7. The LED in the connector socket will be active if the web is positioned in the centre of the sensor area.
8. Tighten the fixation nut.
9. The sensor is now ready for use.

7. Trouble Shooting

8. Technical Data

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FMS (Italy)
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