Instruction Manual

5 Configuring
a Sensor
5.1 Banner Radar Configuration Software
Use the Banner Radar Configuration software and PRO-KIT to set up the R-GAGE sensor.
For more information visit www.bannerengineering.com/us/en/products/sensors/software/radar-configuration.html.
5.2 IO-Link Interface
IO-Link is a point-to-point communication link between a master device and sensor. Use IO-Link to parameterize sensors and
transmit process data automatically.
For the latest IO-Link protocol and specifications, see www.io-link.com.
Each IO-Link device has an IODD (IO Device Description) file that contains information about the manufacturer, article
number, functionality etc. This information can be easily read and processed by the user. Each device can be unambiguously
identified via the IODD as well as via an internal device ID. Download the T30R's IO-Link IODD package (p/n 216168 for
analog models and p/n 217271 for dual discrete models
) from Banner Engineering's website at www.bannerengineering.com.
Banner has also developed Add On Instruction (AOI) files to simplify ease-of-use between the T30R, multiple third-party
vendors' IO-Link masters, and the Logix Designer software package for Rockwell Automation PLCs. Three types of AOI files
for Rockwell Allen-Bradley PLCs are listed below. These files and more information can be found at
www.bannerengineering.com.
Process Data AOIs—These files can be used alone, without the need for any other IO-Link AOIs. The job of a Process Data
AOI is to intelligently parse out the Process Data word(s) in separate pieces of information. All that is required to make use of
this AOI is an EtherNet/IP connection to the IO-Link Master and knowledge of where the Process Data registers are located
for each port.
Parameter Data AOIs—These files require the use of an associated IO-Link Master AOI. The job of a Parameter Data AOI,
when working in conjunction with the IO-Link Master AOI, is to provide quasi-realtime read/write access to all IO-Link
parameter data in the sensor. Each Parameter Data AOI is specific to a given sensor or device.
IO-Link Master AOIs—These files require the use of one or more associated Parameter Data AOIs. The job of an IO-Link
Master AOI is to translate the desired IO-Link read/write requests, made by the Parameter Data AOI, into the format a
specific IO-Link Master requires. Each IO-Link Master AOI is customized for a given brand of IO-Link Master.
Add and configure the relevant Banner IO-Link Master AOI in your ladder logic program first; then add and configure Banner
IO-Link Device AOIs as desired, linking them to the Master AOI as shown in the relevant AOI documentation.
5.3 Remote Input
Use the remote input to program the sensor remotely.
The remote input provides limited programming options and is Active High. For Active High, connect the gray input wire to V
+ (10 V DC to 30 V DC), with a remote switch connected between the wire and ground. This can be configured for Active Low
in the Banner Radar Configuration software by changing the Sensor Polarity
. For Active Low, connect the gray input wire to
ground (0 V DC).
The remote input wire is disabled by default. Pulse the remote input wire 10 times or use the Banner Radar Configuration
software to enable the feature. After enabling the remote input feature, pulse the remote input according to the diagram and
the instructions provided in this manual. Remote teach can also be performed using the button on the Pro Converter Cable.
The length of the individual programming pulses is equal to the value T: 0.04 seconds ≤ T ≤ 0.8 seconds.
Exit remote programming modes by setting the remote input Low for longer than 2 seconds or by waiting for 60 seconds.
R-GAGE
®
T30R Sensor
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