LMI TECHNOLOGIES Gocator 2600 Series Smart 3D Laser Line Profilers User Guide

: June 3, 2024
: LMI TECHNOLOGIES

Table of Contents

MOUNTING
CONNECTING GOCATOR TO A HOST COMPUTER
STARTING GOCATOR
- LAUNCHING THE INTERFACE
- RUNNING GOCATOR
TROUBLESHOOTING
Customer Support
Documents / Resources

LMI TECHNOLOGIES Gocator 2600 Series Smart 3D Laser Line Profilers User Guide

MOUNTING

NOTE: Mounting the Gocator is recommended before applying power. Ensure that a proper earth ground is established and that a heat sink is properly installed before applying power.

Side mount (shown): Use three 5 mm bolts of appropriate length.
Top mount: Use three or five M4 screws of suitable length (modeldependant). Recommended thread engagement into the housing is 4.7 mm.
Mounting Instruction

Do not occlude camera’s view of the laser

Do not install near surfaces that might create unexpected laser reflections

CONNECTING GOCATOR TO A HOST COMPUTER

Standalone System

Connection Instruction

Always power down sensor before removing cables from the sensor

Dual / Multi-Sensor System

Leave protective caps on any connectors that are not used.

Connector Pin Details

Power/LAN Pin| Function| Conductor Color (Standard)| Conductor Color (High Flex)
---|---|---|---
View: Looking into the connector on the sensor.
| GND_24-48V| White/Orange & Black| Orange/Red
GND_24-48V| Orange/Black| Orange/Black
DC_24-48V| White/Green & Black| Green/Red
DC_24-48V| Green/Black| Green/Black
Safety-| White/Blue & Black| Blue/Black
Safety+| Blue/Black| Blue/Red
Sync+| White/Brown & Black| Brown/Red
Sync-| Brown/Black| Brown/Black
Ethernet MX1+| White/Orange| White/Orange
Ethernet MX1-| Orange| Orange
Ethernet MX2+| White/Green| White/Green
Ethernet MX2-| Green| Green
Ethernet MX3-| White/Blue| White/Blue
Ethernet MX3+| Blue| Blue
Ethernet MX4+| White/Brown| White/Brown
Ethernet MX4-| Brown| Brown

The Sync leads are not connected in the open wire versions of the Power/LAN cordsets.
I/O Pin| Function| Conductor Color (Standard)| Conductor Color (High Flex)
View: Looking into the connector on the sensor.
| Trigger_in+| Grey| Blue/Red
Trigger_in-| Pink| Blue/Black
Out_1+ (Digital Output 0)| Red| Brown/Red
Out_1- (Digital Output 0)| Blue| Brown/Black
Out_2+ (Digital Output 1)| Tan| Green/Red
Out_2- (Digital Output 1)| Orange| Green/Black
Encoder_A+| White/Brown & Black| Pink/Red
Encoder_A-| Brown/Black| Pink/Black
Encoder_B+| Black| Yellow/Red
Encoder_B-| Violet| Yellow/Black
Encoder_Z+| White/Green & Black| White/Red
Encoder_Z-| Green/Black| White/Black
Serial_out+| White| Purple/Red
Serial_out-| Brown| Purple/Black
Reserved| Blue/Black| Red
Reserved| White/Blue & Black| Black
Reserved| Green| Gray/Red
Reserved| Yellow & Maroon/White| Gray/Black & Orange/Black
Reserved| Maroon (not connected)| Orange/Red (not connected)

GOCATOR OVERVIEW

Each sensor model in the Gocator 2600 series is designed with a unique Clearance Distance (CD), Measurement Range (MR) and Field of View (FOV). Models have different numbers of mounting holes. Refer to the user manual for more information about your model.

LED Indicators
When starting the Gocator, the Power indicator and the Laser indicator (if safety is enabled) should light. If not, refer to the troubleshooting table below or the user manual.
Gocator Overview

GROUNDING GOCATOR
Gocator housings should be grounded to the earth and the grounding shield of the Gocator I/O cordsets. Gocator sensors are designed to provide adequate grounding through the M4 screws. Always check grounding with a multi-meter to ensure electrical continuity between the mounting frame and the Gocator connectors.
The frame or electrical cabinet that the Gocator is mounted to must be connected to earth ground.

GROUNDING CORDSET (RECOMMENDED)
To minimize interference with other equipment, the Power & Ethernet or the Power & Ethernet to Master cordset (depending on cordset used in system) can be grounded by terminating the cordset shield before the split. The most effective grounding method is to use a 360-degree clamp. For instructions, see the user manual.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Minimize voltage potential between system ground (ground reference for I/O signals) and sensor ground Use shielded cables with shield grounded at both ends. Sensor housing should be connected to earth ground.

Use a suitable power supply
The +24-48V power supply used with Gocator 2600 sensors should be an isolated supply with inrush current protection.

Use care when handling powered devices
Wires connecting to the sensor should not be handled while the sensor is powered. Doing so may cause electrical shock to the user or damage to the equipment.

Failure to adhere to the guidelines described in this section may result in electrical shock or equipment damage.

LASER SAFETY

The full laser safety details including precautions, responsibilities and requirements are stated in the Gocator user manual. Use of controls or adjustments or performing procedures other than those specified in the user manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

The light emitted from these devices has been set in accordance with IEC60825. However, staring into the beam, whether directly or indirectly, must be avoided. IEC60825 classifies laser products into three different categories depending on light emitted, wavelength and eye safety.

This product is designated for use solely as a component and as such it does not fully comply with the standards relating to laser products specified in U.S. FDA CFR Title 21 part 1040 and IEC 60825-1.

CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
DO NOT STARE INTO THE BEAM
CLASS 3R LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EYE EXPOSURE
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT
LASER RADIATION
AVOID EXPOSURE TO THE BEAM

STARTING GOCATOR

NOTE: Gocator must be connected to a host computer in order to launch the user interface and set up the sensor.
Gocator sensors are configured by connecting with a web browser. For details on browser compatibility, see the user manual.

LAUNCHING THE INTERFACE

Step 1
Change network setting on the host computer

In Windows 10

From the Start menu, launch the Settings app and click Network & Internet, and then click Change adapter options under Advanced network settings..
Right-click desired network connection, and then click Properties.
On the Networking tab, click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
Select “Use the following IP address” option.
Enter IP Address “192.168.1.5” and Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”, then click OK.

In Mac OS 11

Click Apple menu > System Preferences, and then click Network.
In the list to the left, select Ethernet.
Click Advanced, click Hardware, click the Configure pop-up menu, and set it to “Manually”.
Enter IP Address “192.168.1.5” and Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”, and then click Apply.

Gocator is shipped with the following default network configuration:

Setting	Default
DCHP	Disabled
IP Address	192.168.1.10
Subnet Mask	255.255.255.0
Gateway	0.0.0.0

Step 2
Open a web browser and enter the sensor address.
Web browser icon
The Gocator interface loads.

RUNNING GOCATOR

Step 1

Select the Manage page.

Running Gocator

Step 2

Ensure that Replay mode is off (slider set to left) and that the Laser Safety switch is enabled or the Laser Safety input is high. Press the Start button in the toolbar to start the sensor (a laser line should now be visible).
Button Function

Step 3

Move target into the laser plane and measure!

NOTE
Gocator sensors can also interface directly with HexSight.
Refer to the HexSight Quick Start Guide for more information.

An example of the user interface in use

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	SUGGESTED RESOLUTION

Mechanical / Environmental
The sensor is warm.|

It is normal for a sensor to be warm when powered on.

Connection
When connecting with a web browser, the sensor is not found (page does not load).|

Verify the sensor power is on. This will be indicated by an illuminated POWER LED.
Verify the Power & Ethernet cordset is connected to the Power/LAN connector and the Ethernet RJ45 plug is connected to the Ethernet switch.
Verify that the client computer’s network settings are properly configured.

See Getting Started > Network and Sensor Setup in the Gocator user manual or your computer’s documentation on configuring a network adapter.

Download 14405-x.x.xx.x_SOFTWARE_GO_Utilities.zip from the downloads area of LMI’s website at www.lmi3D.com.

Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [Tools\Discovery\kDiscovery.exe] to verify that the sensor has the correct network settings.

When attempting to log in, the password is not accepted.|

Download 14405-x.x.xx.x_SOFTWARE_GO_Utilities.zip from from the downloads area of LMI’s website at www.lmi3D.com.

Unzip and run the Sensor Discovery Tool [Tools\Discovery\kDiscovery.exe] to find the sensor on the network and click Factory Restore.

WARNING: Performing a factory restore resets your configuration settings to their original values. These settings can be recovered from backup files if you have previously saved them.

Laser Profiling
When the Play button is pressed, the sensor does not emit laser light.|

Ensure that the decal covering the laser emitter window, normally affixed to new sensors, has been removed.
Verify that the LASER indicator LED on the Gocator is illuminated. If not, the laser safety input signal is off.
To determine the correct solution for your application, see Specifications > Sensor Connectors > Gocator Power/LAN Connector > Laser Safety Input in the user manual.
The exposure setting may be too low. For more information, see Gocator Web Interface > Scan Setup > Sensor > Exposure in the user manual.

The sensor emits laser light, but the Range indicator does not illuminate and/or points are not displayed in the data viewer.|

Verify that the measurement target is within the sensor’s field of view and measurement range. The RANGE indicator LED on the Gocator will illuminate when the target is in range.
Check that the exposure time is set to a reasonable level.
For more information, see Gocator Web Interface > Scan Setup > Sensor > Exposure in the user manual.

**** The sensor CPU level is near 100%.|

Review the active measurements and remove any that are unnecessary.
Consider reducing the trigger speed.
Consider reducing the laser profiling resolution.

Customer Support

Americas
LMI Technologies (Head Office)
Vancouver, Canada +1 604 636 1011

EMEAR
LMI Technologies GmbH
Germany Berlin,
+49 (0)3328 9360 0

Asia Pacific
LMI (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd.
China Shanghai,
+86 21 5441 0711

LMI Technologies has sales offices and distributors orldwide. All contact information is listed at
lmi3D.com/contact/

Proprietary
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No part of this publication may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form without prior written consent of LMI Technologies Inc.

Trademarks and Restrictions
GocatorTM is a registered trademark of LMI Technologies Inc. Any other company or product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice.
This product is designated for use solely as a component and as such it does not comply with the standards relating to laser products specified in U.S. FDA CFR Title 21 Part 1040.

Documents / Resources

| LMI TECHNOLOGIES Gocator 2600 Series Smart 3D Laser Line Profilers [pdf] User Guide
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