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RF60i Series Manual
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RF60i Series Manual

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Safety Precautions: The manual emphasizes the importance of following safety guidelines when handling laser sensors, particularly for Class 2 and Class 3B sensors. It advises using specified supply voltage, powering off during cable connections, and avoiding strong light sources.
CE Compliance: The RF60i series complies with CE standards, meeting European safety, health, and environmental protection requirements, including directives on electromagnetic compatibility and RoHS.
General Information: The RF60i series laser sensors are designed for non-contact measurement of pavement profile and texture, offering high resistance to solar radiation and stable operation on wet surfaces.
Technical Data: The sensors operate at frequencies up to 70,000 Hz, using a red semiconductor laser with a wavelength of 660 nm. They offer various models with different base distances and measurement ranges.
Ordering Information: Details the item designation system, including model type, base distance, measurement range, and additional features like built-in heaters.
Structure and Operating Principle: Describes the optical triangulation method used by the sensors to measure distances by analyzing reflected laser light.
Dimensions and Mounting: Provides detailed dimensions and mounting requirements for accurate measurement, with sensors housed in anodized aluminum.
Connection: Explains connector contacts and cable specifications, including detailed pin assignments for proper sensor integration.
Configuration Parameters: Discusses settings such as integration time, sampling mode, and averaging methods to optimize performance, configurable via serial commands.
Interface Descriptions: Details RS232, RS485, CAN, CANopen, and Ethernet interfaces, including data transfer modes and configuration parameters.
Analog Outputs: Describes current and voltage output options, with configuration settings for analog output ranges and operation modes.
Parameterization Program: Guides users in setting up and using the parameterization program for sensor configuration and testing via various interfaces.
RFDevice SDK: Provides a software development kit for integrating sensor data into custom applications.
Specifications and Modes: Outlines operational modes, including hardware zero-set line and laser switch, and details time lock for results and averaging methods.
Factory Parameters: Factory settings include integration time limits and sampling periods, stored in nonvolatile memory and adjustable via a parameterization program.
RS232 and RS485 Interfaces: Describes data exchange protocols and formats, including connection capabilities and data transmission modes.
Communication Protocols: Details communication sessions initiated by a master device, including data transfer rates and network addressing.
RIFTEK Protocol: Explains the binary format protocol, including request and answer message structures and data streaming.
Specifications and Parameters: Outlines parameters for configuring sensors, including baud rates, analog output settings, and data transfer rates.
Ethernet Interface: Used solely for data transmission, with parameterization done via RS232 or RS485. Details factory parameters like IP addresses.
Analog Outputs: Configurable for current or voltage outputs, with recommendations for noise reduction using an RC filter.
Appendix: Provides details on protective housing for sensors in high temperatures and pollution, including air temperature and pressure requirements.
Specifications and Features: Highlights the need for housing to maintain sensor performance and the availability of a spray guard to minimize window contamination.
Connector Mounting Options: Provides dimensions for various connector mounting options.
Warranty Policy: The RF60i Series comes with a 24-month operational warranty and a 12-month shelf-life warranty.
Revisions: The document has undergone several revisions, with the latest on 30.04.2021, updating specific links.
Distributors: Lists distributors in various countries, providing contact details and areas of representation.
Key Takeaways: Ensure the device is housed for optimal performance, use the spray guard for protection, be aware of warranty terms, and contact local distributors for support.
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LASER SENSORS FOR PAVEMENT PROFILE AND TEXTURE MEASUREMENT RF60i Series User's manual www.riftek.com [email protected]

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Safety precautions · · · · Use supply voltage and interfaces indicated in the sensor specifications. In connection/disconnection of cables, the sensor power must be switched off. Do not use sensors in locations close to powerful light sources. To obtain stable results, wait about 20 minutes after sensor activation to achieve uniform sensor warm-up. The sensors have been developed for use in industry and meet the requirements of the following Directives: · EU directive 2014/30/EU. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). · EU...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series The following safety measures should be taken while operating the sensor: · Do not target laser beam to humans. · Avoid staring into the laser beam through optical instruments. · Mount the sensor so that the laser beam is positioned above or below the eyes level. · Mount the sensor so that the laser beam does not fall onto a mirror surface. · Use protective goggles while operating the sensor. · Avoid staring at the laser beam going out of the sensor and the beam reflected from a mirror surface. · Do not disassemble the sensor....

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Basic technical data Model Base distance X, mm Measurement range, mm Linearity, % of the range Resolution, % of the range Temperature drift Max. measurement frequency, Hz Light source Output power, mW Laser safety class (IEC/EN 60825-1:2014) Laser spot shape Laser spot size "beginningmiddle-end of the range", mm Output interface: Digital №1 Digital №2 Analog RS232 or RS485 (max. 921600 baud) Ethernet (max. 100 Mbit) 4…20 mA (load 500 Ohm) or 0…10 V Synchronization input, V Logic output Power supply, V Power consumption,...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Example of item designation when ordering RF60i-X/D-SERIAL-ANALOG-IN-AL-СС(90X)(R)-M-H-P-B Base distance (beginning of the range), mm SERIAL ANALOG The type of serial interface: (232 (RS232) or 485 (RS485)) and (ET (Ethernet)) Attribute showing the presence of 4…20 mA ( I ) or 0…10 V ( U ) Sensor with trigger input (input of synchronization) User programmed input/output signal Cable gland - CG, or cable connector - CC (Binder 712, IP67) Note 1: sensors with the Ethernet interface have 2 connectors or two cable glands. Note...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Overall and mounting dimensions of the sensors are shown in Figure 2 and Figure 2.1. Sensors are equipped with cable gland or connector. Sensors with CAN or Ethernet interface are equipped with two connectors, Figures 3 and 3.1. Figure 2. Sensor with cable gland (CG) Figure 2.1. Sensor with connector (CC) Figure 3. Sensor with two cable glands (CG) Figure 3.1. Sensor with two connectors (CC)

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Overall and mounting dimensions of the sensors are shown in Figure 4. Sensors are equipped with two connectors. Overall and mounting dimensions of the sensors are shown in Figure 5. Sensors are equipped with a cable gland.

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Overall demands for mounting The sensor must be positioned so that the object under control has to be placed within the working range of the sensor. In addition, no foreign objects should be allowed to stay on the path of the incident and reflected laser radiation. Where objects to be controlled have intricate shapes and textures, the incidence of mirror component of the reflected radiation to the receiving window should be minimized. Designation of connector contacts View from the side of connector contacts used in the...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Cables Designation of cable wires is given below: Cable #1 Pin number free lead free lead DB9 DB9 free lead free lead free lead DB9 Wire color Power U+ Gnd (power supply) TXD RXD U/I IN AL Gnd (common for signals) Power U+ Gnd (power supply) DATA+ DATAU/I IN AL Gnd (common for signals) Red Brown Green Yellow Blue White Pink Gray Red Brown Green Yellow Blue White Pink Gray Wire color White-orange Orange White-green White-orange Orange Green Cable #2 Model of the sensor -ЕТ- free leads Configuration parameters The nature of...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Note 2. Increasing of this parameter expands the possibility of control of lowreflecting (diffuse component) surfaces; at the same time this leads to reduction of measurement frequency and increases the effects of exterior light (background) on the measurement accuracy. Factory setting of the limiting time of integration is 3200 s. Note 3. Decreasing of this parameter lets to increase measurement frequency, but can decrease measurement accuracy. Sampling mode This parameter specifies one of the two result sampling options...

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Laser Sensors For Pavement Profile And Texture Measurement. RF60i Series Line AL operation mode This line can work in one of the eight modes defined by the configuration parameter value: · mode 1: indication of run-out beyond the range; · mode 2: mutual synchronization of two or more sensors ("Slave"); · mode 3: mutual synchronization of two or more sensors ("Master"); · mode 4: hardware zero-set line; · mode 5: hardware laser switch OFF/ONN; · mode 6: encoder; · mode 7: input; · mode 8: reset of the Ethernet packets counter. Time lock of the result If the sensor does not find the object or if...

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