Software manual for use with color sensors of the Series - Silicann

User Manual
PCS Sensor Software
1.2.5 Service
With the switch within the field „SERVICE“ at the startup-screen a service tool is started, which
allows certain special hardware functions and settings. Figure 30 shows the program window.
Figure 30: „SERVICE“ program window
KEY LOCK
By this switch the sensor keys are lock or unlocked respectively.
GET SENSOR ID
With „GET ID“ the device serial number and version of the sensor firmware is read from the
device and displayed on the right textbox.
SENSOR ADDRESS
With „GET ADDRESS“ in the area of „SENSOR ADDRESS“ the programmed address of the
sensor is read out and displayed on the right textbox. Underneath this switch there is a field to set
the particular sensor address (scope: 0…255). With “SET ADDRESS” the sensor is programmed
to listen to the chosen address.
BAUD RATE
With the „SELECT BAUD RATE“ switch, the sensor communication is reconfigured to the
chosen baudrate.
OFFSET CORRECTION
Press this button to start a routine that ascertains and corrects the sensors offsets. Offsets are the
sensors dark signals that are noticeable in the active mode for self-shining objects. For correct
operation, the hole of the sensor light input must be darkened.
Rev. 5.1 (2009-01-28) Subject to change
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