Rockwell Automation 48MS MultiSight Vision Sensor - Manual (Page 63)

MultiSight™ User Manual
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Trigger Mode Parameter
Triggered or Continuous
When “Triggered” is selected, the sensor initiates an exposure and evaluation when the external trigger IN1 transitions from low
(GND) to high (V+/24V DC) or the “Trigger” command button in the computer software is clicked.
When the “Continuous” Trigger Mode is selected, the sensor initiates a new exposure and evaluation as soon as the last evaluation
is complete, i.e., the sensor cycles as fast as possible. This Continuous internal triggering is initiated as soon as the sensor is put in
Run mode.
Setting Up the Trigger Sensor
During operation of the MultiSight sensor, the position of the additional external trigger sensor can be optimized. To do this, make
the following parameter settings to the PC software:
• Trigger mode = “Triggered”
• “Live Images” in Run mode = check box selected (live images update activated)
• Click the Run command button to put the sensor in Run mode
Observe the exposure that is continuously updating in the Image window. Note where the pattern to be inspected falls within the
Field of View. Adjust the position of the trigger sensor to optimize its position in relation to the exposure Field of View.
Minimum Operating Distance and Field of View by Cat. No.
An operating distance of more than 100 mm may require external lighting.
The typical focus range is operating distance ± 5%.
Catalog Number
Min. Operating Distance—mm
(in)
Field of View at Min. Operating
Distance—mm (in) Focal Length of Lens
48MS-SE1PF1-M2
48MS-SN1PF1-M2
20 (0.8) 18 x 14 (0.7 x 0.6) 6 mm
48MS-SE1PF2-M2
48MS-SN1PF2-M2
20 (0.8) 8 x 6 (0.3 x 0.2) 12 mm
The 48MS-SE1PF1-M2 and 48MS-SN1PF1-M2 (6 mm focal length
models) typically require external lighting because the integrated
lighting does not illuminate the entire field of view, i.e., the edges
of image are dark.
IMPORTANT