Optical Transmittance Analyzer

SL MA-210

User Manual
Revision 1
2010/04 Köcher

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1. GENERAL ..............................................................................3
1.1 Function.......................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Features ......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Dimensions..................................................................................................... 4

2. CONNECTIONS .......................................................................5
2.1 Electrical (8 pin pluggable screw clip)............................................................. 5
2.2 Debug Pins ..................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Stack Connector ............................................................................................. 5
2.4 Optical ............................................................................................................ 5

3. OUTPUT CIRCUITS AND SIGNALS ............................................6

3.1 Without internal output circuit ......................................................................... 7
3.2 With internal output circuit .............................................................................. 7

4. ADJUSTING TRIGGER THRESHOLD AND DURATION ...................8

4.1 Trigger Threshold ........................................................................................... 8
4.2 Trigger Duration.............................................................................................. 9

5. FITTING AND STARTING .........................................................10

6. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................10

7. SAFETY AND WARNINGS .......................................................11

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1. General

The SL MA-210 two-channel Optical Transmittance Analyzer (OTA) is an electronic interface that
operates two fiber optic load sensors. The SL MA-210 serves as the interface between the fiber optic
sensor and the processing unit on system level. It should be installed in a weatherproofed road side
cabinet.

1.1 Function:

The interface responds to the optical sensor signal in a dynamic (AC-coupled) manner, i.e. the
electrical signal caused when a load is applied to the sensor decreases to zero as the load remains
applied. At a tunable threshold, a digital trigger signal per channel is generated. This signal is
automatically reset after an adjustable time period. These characteristics allow the SL MA-210
interface to operate without the need for adjustment.

If the interface detects an interruption in the light transmission path of any channels, it flashes a
particular light for each interrupted channel. The output signals (trigger signals) are transmitted via
optocouplers which behave similar to relays, allowing the use of a variety of output circuitry.

1.2 Features:

• Dynamic interface for detection of light power changes

• Optocoupler digital outputs
• Trigger output (optocoupler)
• Adjustable trigger threshold and duration (0.3%, 1% and 1.5% relative light change and 1ms, 22ms
and 47ms trigger duration)
• Trigger indication LED for each channel
• Error indication LED for each channel
• Short circuit protection optionally
• Reverse power protection
• Variable output circuits suitable over jumper switches
• ROHS conform
• Stackable to serve 4, 6 or more fiber optic sensors

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1.3 Dimensions:

100x120x11 mm (3.54x4.72x.75 inch)

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2. Connections

2.1 Electrical (8 pin pluggable screw clip)

Pin No Signal Description

0 12 ... 24 VDC Supply Voltage
1 GND Ground
2 DC Output Output Voltage
3 GND Output Output Ground
4 Collector Collector output of channel 1
5 Emitter Emitter output of channel 1
6 Collector Collector output of channel 2
7 Emitter Emitter output of channel 2

2.2 Debug Pins

The Board has a GND pin and each channel has four pins for debug proposal. All these outputs are
optionally connected to an analog output header (Ana Con). The four pins are:

Ax Analog load signal of channel x

Mx Monitor signal of channel x
Rx Reference voltage of channel x
Tx Trigger voltage of channel x

The analog output header pins are:

Pin Voltage
1 GND
2 GND
3 Vana1 Analog load signal of channel 1
4 Vmon1 Monitor signal of channel 1
5 Vtrg1 Trigger voltage of channel 1
6 Vref1 Reference voltage of channel 1
7 Vana2 Analog load signal of channel 2
8 Vmon2 Monitor signal of channel 2
9 Vtrg2 Trigger voltage of channel 2
10 Vref2 Reference voltage of channel 2
11 – 14 Not Connected

2.3 Stack Connector

This Connector (Stack Con.) is used to stack two or more MA-210 together. In such a stack you only
need to connect one Board to the power supply.

2.4 Optical
SMA-Connectors (SMA series 905) LED Transmitter, Photodetector

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3. Output Circuits and Signals

You can choose the output circuits and signals for each channel separately.

Channel 1

Channel 2

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There are three output circuits possible:

Without internal circuit With 1 Jumper E and Pin3 With internal circuit
(remove all jumpers) connected to ground
(Close all jumpers)
open collector output

3.1 Without internal output circuit

The optocoupler outputs can be used as a simple relay. You can connect the collector and emitter of
the optocoupler directly with your circuit. (Remove all Jumpers and do not connect “DC Output” and
“GND Output” PIN2 and PIN3)

3.2 With internal output circuit

You can use the internal output circuit by closing the Jumper switches for each channel (e.g. Cannel 1
Jumper E and C Channel 2 Jumper E and C). The value of the output voltage is controlled by the DC
output and GND output (PIN2 and PIN3).
Or use only one jumper to E and the circuit behaves like an open collector circuit with PIN 3 connected
to ground.

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4. Adjusting trigger threshold and duration

4.1 Trigger threshold

You can choose the trigger threshold for each channel separately between 0.3% and 1.5% of relative
light change by setting the jumpers as shown below:

Channel 1 Channel 2

Trigger 0,3% Trigger 1,0%

Trigger 0,5% Trigger 1,5%

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4.2 Trigger duration

For each channel you can choose separately between 1ms, 22ms and 47ms trigger duration by
setting the jumpers as shown below:

CH 1 CH 2

Trigger duration 1ms

Trigger duration 22ms

Trigger duration 47ms

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5. Fitting and Starting

1) Fit the interface with screws. Take care that road vibrations will not influence the board
and in specific the fiber optic connectors

2) Remove the safety caps from LED transmitter and photodetector.

3) Connect the sensor SMA connectors with transmitters and photodetectors of each
channel. Fasten properly the sensor SMA connectors with transmitters and photo
detectors in order to guarantee smallest attenuation, but do not use any pliers. The
connectors of transmitters and photodetectors are allowed to be interchanged per
channel.

4) Connect the pins 0 (Supply Voltage) and 1 (Ground) to the power supply and the pins 2
and 3 to the output power supply if needed.

5) Connect the signal outputs pins 4 – 7 to your system.

6) Turn on power supply.

7) Test the installation by driving over the embedded sensors and monitor the Trigger signals
(Trigger LEDs) or Vanalog signal (Debug Pin Ax). Test the sensor Error signal (Error LED)
by disconnecting one of the fiber connectors.

6. Specifications

Supply Voltage: +12 to +24 VDC

Supply Current (continuous): < 300mA
Trigger Threshold: 0.3% / 1% / 1.5% of light transmittance change
Sensor Attenuation for MA 310 RED: 3 – 23 dB (red transmitter)
Sensor Attenuation for MA 310 IR: 3 - 33 dB (infrared transmitter)
Max. Strain Optocouplers: 60V/25mA
Velocity Range: 1 to 250 km/h
Feeder Length: up to 250 meters
Laser Class: 3A
Certification ROHS

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7. Safety and Warnings

• Do not stare into the LED light beam with unprotected eyes.
• Only turn on power supply after connecting the sensor or with applied safety caps.
• The equipment may only be used for the considered purpose.
• The manual should be stored at hand and be delivered to every user.
• Any changes and the use of spares which are not sold by the manufacturer cause
rejects of warranty.
• Repairs are only allowed to the manufacturer.

Important notice

All the information contained herein is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, SENSOR LINE
assumes no responsibility for its use or for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties
that may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent rights
of SENSOR LINE GmbH.
SENSOR LINE GMBH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RELATED TO THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or adaptation of any part of this documentation beyond without
permission of the Copyright owner is unlawful.

© Copyright 2010 by:

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