Checkline AS4000 User Manual

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

1.1 Unpacking

1.2 Repacking and Storage

2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.1 Mounting

2.2 Interconnections

2.3 Fuse

2.4 Main Chasis

3.0 Internal Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05

3.1 Controls

3.2 Internal Operation

4.0 External Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5.0 Circuit Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07

5.1 Normal (RUN) Operation

6.0 Flashlamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 08

7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 09

8.0 Appendix: Modification for 230 VAC Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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5.0 WARRANTY

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the
original purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms
in kind and quality with the descriptions and specifications thereof. Product
failure or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in the
product existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within one
year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of
such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unauthorized repair,
disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined
by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or
replacement must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all
repacking and shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the
purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR
APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE
FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE
OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT
OR REPAIR , AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY
MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM
INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. The duration of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, fitness
for any particular purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is
limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this
warranty, in the absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the
date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc., assumes
no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of
information contained herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identification purpos­es only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The AS4020, AS4060 and AS4200 Series Machine Vision Strobes provide short
duration high intensity light pulses for industrial vision applications. The three
models are identical, excluding the AS4200 which provides higher flash repetition
rate at a lower output energy level than the AS4020 and AS4060. Refer to
Specifications for details.

The AS4000 Series unit comes complete with an input power cable and connector,
and an AS type Xenon Flashlamp. Each unit uses a NEMA Type 13 enclosure.

Light output is focused on a port configured to accept a fiber-optic cable. This
allows light transmission to an area remote from the instrument. When coupled to a
CCS/CID camera, the AS4000 Series strobe freezes motion, eliminating blur from
the camera image and enhancing image quality

The AS4000 Series can be used for a variety of industrial robotics production
applications including.

Sorting Color Differentiation Part Recognition
Counting Contaminant Detection Motion Sensing
Label Reading Component Orientation Edge Detection
Motion Sensing Package Integrity Verification Web Printing Inspection

ATTL input pulse from a camera unit is used to initiate the AS4000 Series flash
Operational power requirements are 115VAC or 230VAC, 50/60 Hz single phase
power with a ground. Standard production units are factory set to either 115 VAC
or 230 VAC.

1.1 Unpacking

The AS4000 Series strobe is shipped completely assembled in one container.
Retain a and store all packing material for use during reshipment or return to
the factory.

Examine the package for signs of damage or mishandling. Contact the carrier
immediately if there are any signs of damage. DO NOT proceed with installa­tion if there are any signs of damage or mishandling.

The Xenon Flashlamp is a high-pressure gas-filled device.
Wear safety glasses during handling

The Xenon Flashlamp is particularly vulnerable to rough treatment during
shipping. After removing the AS4000 Series unit from the shipping container,
raise the cover of the unit and observe the flashlamp mounted inside. Damage
to the flashlamp should be immediately apparent.

1.2 Repacking and Storage

The AS4000 Series strobe needs to be placed in its original packaging for
long periods of storage, when shipped to another location or returned to the
factory for repair. If the original packing material is not available, the unit
should be packaged in a container with sufficient protective material to ensure
that the unit cannot move within the package and is protected from damage.
Store in a dry area at a temperature of –10 °F to 194 °F (–40 °C to 90 °C).

WARNING

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8.0 APPENDIX A: MODIFICATION FOR 230 VAC OPERATION

The 230VAC version of the AS4000 Series
strobe is available direct from the factory,
so that user modification should not be
required. However, in the event that
conversion from 115VAC to 230VAC
becomes necessary in the field, the user
may perform the following:

Cut or Remove the jumper J1 in the
upper left-hand comer of the AS3907
printed circuit board. Cutting J1 converts
the system for 230VAC operation.

If a reverse conversion (230VAC to 115VAC) becomes necessary, return the unit to
the factory. An attempt by the user to replace J1 will void the warranty and may
result in damage to the unit.

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2.0 INSTALLATION

2.1 Mounting

Four holes in the base of the AS4000 Series unit provide for secure mounting
in any position. Mounting hardware is not provided with the unit. Refer to
Figure above.

2.2 Interconnections

Two connectors and a fuse are provided at the rear
of the AS4000 Series enclosure. Refer to Figure.

Power Connector: The input power cable
(supplied) is connected to the smaller connector.
Operating power is 115VAC or 230VAC (depending on the modification),
50/60 Hz single phase power with a ground.

Control Cable: Acontrol cable (not supplied) is connected to the larger
connector signal input. Th signal inputs are:

Pin 1: Trigger input—5V, 20mA pulse. Triggers on positive-going edge.

Pin 2: No connection.

Pin 3: Isolated input common for return of Pin 1 and Pin 5.

Pin 4: An external reference input signal voltage, 0 to 6V maximum

or 1.7V minimum to keep lamp flashing.

Pin 5: Lamp failure signal output. This signal confirms the lamp has flashed

flashed as programmed. It is 12V high, with a width approximately
the same as the light pulse (5µS).

Pin 6: External reference return. Chassis ground.

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Light Output Waveform (based on 12 µF Capacitor)

Spectral Distribution Of Light Pulse (based on 12 µF Capacitor)