Banner R-GAGE QT50R-RH Retroreflective High Sensitivity - Manual (Page 2)

Overview
The R-GAGE sensor emits a well-defined beam of high-frequency radio waves
from an internal antenna. Some of this emitted energy reflects back to the re-
ceiving antenna. Signal processing electronics in the sensor determine the dis-
tance from the sensor to the object based on the time delay of the return sig-
nal. The sensor can be configured (via DIP switches) to sense objects up to a
specific distance, ignoring objects beyond this distance (also called back-
ground suppression).
D
X Y
Setpoint
Figure 1. R-GAGE Setpoint
Figure 2. R-Gage Features
1. Power LED: Green (power ON)
2. Signal Strength LED: Red (flashes in proportion
to the signal strength)
3. Output LEDs: Yellow (output energized); Red
(configuration)
Access DIP switches behind threaded cap on sensor
back (not shown)
R-GAGE setpoint distances, minimum and maximum (sensor will detect objects up to setpoint and ignore objects beyond the setpoint)
EU, CN Models US, UK Models
X Minimum setpoint distance 2 m (6.6 ft) 3 m (9.8 ft)
Y Maximum setpoint distance 15 m (49.2 ft) 15 m (49.2 ft)
D Dead Zone*
* Typical dead zone: 0.4 m (1.3 ft) for moving and 1.0 m (3.3 ft) for stationary targets, but varies with target reflectivity
Sensor Configuration
The sensing zone distance, sensitivity, and output configuration can be selected via the DIP switches on the back of the sensor.
Use the included spanner to open the screw-off cover on the back of the sensor and access the DIP switches.
Important: Tighten the DIP switch cover a full quarter turn after contact to maintain the watertight seal.
DIP Switch Functions
Switch Function
1, 2, 3 Sensing distance (detects objects from sensor face to this point)
4, 5, 6 Sensitivity (higher sensitivity sees weaker objects and has a larger beam pattern)
7 Normally open/normally closed output functionality
8 Response Speed
DIP switch 1 is on the left and DIP switch 8 is on the right.
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