The Leuze BPS 300i belongs to the second generation of bar code positioning systems, setting new standards both in terms of performance and handling. Using visible red laser light, the positioning system determines its position and speed with respect to the barcode tape. The tape itself is fixed along the travel path.
The procedure is quite simple. Starting off with the bar code tape, the code is read first. Next, the position is determined and finally, after internal processing, the accuracy is improved to less than a millimeter. The final position and speed values are provided to the user through a controller via the host interface.
Here’s a look at the features of this system:
Bar Code Tape
The barcode tape is available in two variants, either with a 40mm or 30mm grid. Any bar code tape consists of a string of individual position labels, with defined marks for cutting it. The tape is usually provided in a roll, with a single one containing approximately 200m in length.
Functions in the BPS 300i can be activated/deactivated using the control bar codes, fixed on top of the bar code tape. For instance, the MVS label provides direction-independent switching of the position values from one bar code tape to another. On the other hand, the MV0 label provides a control for the deactivation of the position output.
Nonetheless, the arrangement of the control bar code is such that it replaces one position bar code or seamlessly connects two bar code tapes with different value ranges to one another.
Functions
Position measurement depends on a number of parameters namely: resolution, unit, offs,et and preset. Similarly, speed measurement is carried out on the basis of respective position values depending on the resolution and averaging parameters.
BPS 300i operates at a rate of 1000Hz, meaning it can ascertain a single value in 1ms.
Furthermore, the system includes the Leuze Electronic webConfig tool for extended configuration of the device. With this tool, the user can perform detailed monitoring and control through a web-based, graphical user interface. In addition to giving the user remote control, the tool also comes in handy whenever diagnostics need to be carried out. The diagnostics tab records all noteworthy event logs and classifies them in accordance with their priority. These can be used for carrying out repair operations and backtracking system failures.
Heating Variant
The BPS 300i SM 100DH is a variant of the original model, built for harsh environments.
Heating is permanently installed and consists of two parts:
The system can work at temperatures as low as -35°C and requires a supply voltage of 18 – 30 VDC.
When the supply voltage is applied, initially only the current is supplied. As soon as the internal temperature surpasses 15 degrees, the supply voltage is put into action. A self-test is then carried out, and if everything is in order, an LED lights up, indicating that the system is ready for operation.
Applications
The requirement to determine the respective position of a moving component is gaining high demand. Optical methods are well-suited for such applications as they bypass the wear and slippage associated with mechanical parts. Compared to general optical measurement techniques, the BPS 300i is well-versed in terms of functionality, accuracy and robustness.
With highly flexible, hard-wearing Bar Code Tape, BPS 300i can make its way through curves and guide tolerances without any issues.
The advantages of this system may be summed up as:
Due to all of these reasons, the BPS 300i is perfect for:
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