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Balluff Engineering Tool (BET)

Notice

Interference in function

Configuration with the BET while the system is running may result in malfunctions.

  • Stop the system before performing the configuration.

With the PC software BET the BTL can be quickly and easily configured on the PC.

Note

The PC software can be found online at www.balluff.com on the product page.

Connect units

The units must be connected for configuration with the BET, see connection with connector.

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Connection of units with BTL

To connect the units with a connector:

  1. Connect BTL to the master via the adapter cable (accessory).

  2. Optional: Also connect outputs to the control (PLC) via the adapter cable.

  3. Connect PC (with BET) to the master.

Configuration options

Danger

Uncontrolled system movement

When starting up, if the position measuring system is part of a closed loop system whose parameters have not yet been set, the system may perform uncontrolled movements. This could result in personal injury and equipment damage.

  • The system must be taken out of operation before configuration.

  • The position sensors may only be connected to the master box for configuration.

  • The master box must be removed after configuration.

Prerequisites

  • BTL connected to IO-Link master and PC.

  • Software correctly installed.

  • BTL connected to the power supply.

  • Position magnet on BTL.

Position magnet and outputs

Possible factory default of number of position magnets:

  • One position magnet

  • Flexible Magnet Mode (FMM)

The number of position magnets can be set to fixed or flexible.

  • Fixed setting, one position magnet: With the setting of one position magnet, a second position magnet is ignored.

  • Flexible Magnet Mode (FMM): With Flexible Magnet Mode the number of position magnets is flexible so that it can also be changed during operation.

    Note

    Condition with two magnets

    The distance between two position magnets must be at least ≥ 65 mm.

Functions of the outputs

  • Position

  • Position difference: Distance between two position magnets. The selection is only possible if Flexible Magnet Mode (FMM) is selected for the number of position magnets.

  • Speed: Speed of the position magnet. The sign displays the movement direction. Movement from null point to end point is displayed with a positive sign. Movement from end point to null point is displayed with a negative sign. The maximum measurable speed range is −10…+10 m/s.

Status of the outputs

  • Status of the output is readable.

Freely configurable curve

  • Zero and end points can be taught-in (Teach-In).

  • The characteristic curve can be inverted.

  • The limits can be adjusted to the measuring range.

  • The error value can be set according to the limits.

Note

The distance between null point and end point must be at least 10 mm.

Extended settings

  • Change interface related parameters, e.g. SSI number of bits, etc.