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Features and Benefits
- Two sensor models: 5mm and 8mm, unshielded
- DIN rail mounting option
- CE compliant (pending)
- IP-67 sensors
- IP-67 electronics (pending)
- PUR sensor cable
- Go/no-go LED
- Push-button teach, no pots
- Switched and fixed gain analogue output
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ThreadChecker is the first application specific
configuration of Kaman’s new GageProx product line. The
feature set includes a built-in switched output with push-button
teach for quick setup and implementation.
The sensors are designed to be rugged and reliable,
meeting IP-67 specs, and are ideal for machine shop, press
room or other industrial environments. There is no need to
clean and dry the part being checked; inductive sensors are
unaffected by moisture, oils, cleansers, grease, dirt or grime.
The performance of the analogue output is defined
in the GageProx product brochure. Included here are performance
specifications and basic operations of the switched output
for non-contact thread detection.
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OPERATION
The analogue output acts the same as the standard GageProx
product. The green LED is on any time power is applied to
the unit.
The yellow LED indicates switch
status. It is on when the output voltage is below the setpoint
and off when the output is above the setpoint. It also serves
as an indicator during switch point setup.
To set the switchpoint, depress
the pushbutton. The yellow LED will flash rapidly to indicate
the unit is in teach ode. Simply insert the sensor into a
tapped hole to the depth it will be inserted during normal
checking operation. Depress the push-button again. The ED
will flash slowly. Put the sensor into an untapped hole to
the same depth it will be inserted during normal checking
operation. Depress the push- button again. The LED will now
indicate as it will during normal checking operation, i.e.
it will be on if the voltage is less than the setpoint and
off if it is greater than the setpoint.
ON THE INSIDE
When the push-button is depressed while the sensor is
in one of the holes, the microprocessor notes the analogue
output voltage. When the push-button is depressed on the second
hole, the voltage is noted, and the microprocessor averages
the two voltages and sets the switchpoint at that voltage.
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