Banner A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY Series - Manual (Page 7)

System Description
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1.3 DeviceNet Features
The A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY System connects to the DeviceNet Bus network using
simple junction boxes or “T” connectors. An Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) is supplied
with each controller to assist in device configuration. The MINI-ARRAY System may be
configured by any of a number of DeviceNet configuration tools; for specific
configuration information, refer to your DeviceNet documentation. The following MINI-
ARRAY communications are available through DeviceNet:
Device Information: manufacturer, product name, device type, model and revision
Configuration: analysis mode selections, scan control selection, output settings (set
point, hysteresis and invert), and blanking selections
Sensor Alignment Information: total number of sensor beams, beam status, and
alignment status
Status Information: measurement modes result, alignment status, beam status, and
blanked beam status
Diagnostic Information: number of emitter beams, number of receiver beams, and
MINI-ARRAY System status
1.4 Typical Applications
The A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY is useful for many types of measurement and position-
sensing applications, some of which are shown below.
Figure 1-3. Typical applications for the A-GAGE MINI-ARRAY System
Box Profiling
Edge Guiding
Inspection Applications