TIME OF FLIGHT

LASER DISTANCE MEASUREMENT

DILAS FT2000

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LASER DISTANCE MEASUREMENT
DILAS FT2000
S/N > 216 300

1  PRINCIPLE AND APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................3 

1.1  Principle ...............................................................................................................................................3 
1.2  General description ..............................................................................................................................3 
1.3  Typical applications ..............................................................................................................................3 
2  MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................4 
2.1  Location................................................................................................................................................4 
2.2  Mounting ..............................................................................................................................................5 
2.3  Electrical connection ............................................................................................................................5 
2.4  Air and Water connection.....................................................................................................................6 
2.5  Precaution for laser safety ...................................................................................................................6 
3  INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................................................7 
3.1  Inspection of the installation.................................................................................................................7 
3.2  Mechanical orientation .........................................................................................................................7 
4  CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................................................................7 
4.1  Parameters setting ...............................................................................................................................7 
4.2  DELTAConf kit .....................................................................................................................................8 
4.3  Main user window: ...............................................................................................................................8 
5  DIAGNOSTIC ............................................................................................................................................11 
6  MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................12 
6.1  Onsite maintenance ...........................................................................................................................12 
6.2  Visual inspection ................................................................................................................................12 
7  SERIAL LINK ............................................................................................................................................13 
7.1  Hardware:...........................................................................................................................................13 
7.2  Protocol: .............................................................................................................................................13 
8  TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................20 
9  ORDER REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................21 
10  DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................21 
11  ACCESSORY ........................................................................................................................................22 
11.1  Heat shield......................................................................................................................................22 
11.2  DELTAConf USB kit .......................................................................................................................22 
12  CONNECTION.......................................................................................................................................22 
13  SPARE PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................................24 

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Laser safety, as per IEC 60825-1

DILAS FT2000 uses a class 2 laser
DILAS FT2300 uses a class 3R laser

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1 PRINCIPLE AND APPLICATIONS

1.1 Principle
The DILAS FT2000 is a digital, high resolution, non-contact laser measurement sensor. It measures on all
non-shiny surfaces.
The operation of the DILAS FT2000 is based on time of flight measurement. The sensor calculates the
distance of the target surface using the time of flight of visible laser light pulses.

1.2 General description

The DILAS FT2000 is an autonomous sensor mounted in a cast aluminium housing. A hood
for protecting the window glass is fitted with an air-jet facility to blow a vertical air curtain in
front of the glass.
The case is mounted on a cooling plate including a stainless steel pipe and fixed to a
mounting stand, adjustable in two axes. The electrical connection is made via a
connector. The sensor is delivered already equipped with the corresponding plug on
silicone-armoured cable (2 m standard length).
A digital display at the rear of the sensor indicates the measured distance, or an error
code for diagnostic.

1.3 Typical applications

1.3.1 Dimension – position control

Billet - Bloom length measurement Position control

Slab Position control Length – Width measurement

Tube diameter measurement Coil position control, Width - Diameter measurement

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1.3.2 Detection

Reheat furnace - charging: Detection of slabs or bloom

In front of reheat furnace, the environmental condition and the problem of access make the installation of optical
barrier with reflector very difficult. The laser detector measures the slab edge position and the detection range is
set to have product presence output activated if the edge is within the roll table width. The incidence angle β can
by typically up to 30°.

Reheat furnace – charging: detection of billet

Cooling bed: Detection of plate

Laser detector can be used for replacing optical barriers when the installation of reflector is not possible. In this
application the measurement cannot take place on the plate because of the very large incidence angle. The
laser detector uses the cooling bed frame as a target and the detection range is set around the position of this
target. If the measure is within the range there is no plate, any plate coming in the laser field obstructs the
measure on the target indicating a plate on the cooling bed. In this application the measurement on the plate
may be impossible because of the very large incidence angle, it is recommended to set the sensor in sampling
mode 2 or 3 with a fixed sampling time refer to § 4.3.5.

2 MOUNTING AND CONNECTIONS

2.1 Location
For the choice of the location, try to protect as far as possible the optical window against eventual deposits
of dust and to place the sensor away from hot billet, bloom or slab.
See also § 2.5. precautions for laser safety.

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2.2 Mounting
See mechanical specifications and dimensions § 10.
The DILAS FT2000 is fixed on his stand with a screw (∅ 12 mm). The foot is adjustable in 2 axes and allows
an easy alignment.
The stand should be sufficiently rigid to maintain the required alignment for the measuring range and
accuracy.
The DILAS FT2000 has a water cooling plate and a hood with air purging for protection of the window glass,
thus permitting the use in harsh environment.
However in some severe cases, it will be absolutely necessary to protect the sensor with an auxiliary heat
shield (see § 11.1 our heat shield proposed as accessory), or to remove excessive water vapour with
additional ventilation, etc...

2.3 Electrical connection

Electrical connection to the sensor DILAS FT2000 is a mating 15 pin connector (with ground) and a 2 m long
cable. Other cable lengths are available.
Cable and connector are pre-assembled and supplied with the sensor.
Cable specifications:
• Multi-core cable 9 x 0.6 mm² + 7 x 0.34 mm² shielded (included 2 twisted pairs)
• Silicone rubber insulation for temperature up to 150 °C (300 °F)
• Outer metallic braid providing mechanical protection
• Cable diameter: 13 mm
• Minimum bending radius: 60 mm (2.4”)
• Each core is either colour coded or numbered
• Core ends are terminated with crimps ferrules

The cable can be directly connected to the terminals of a junction box.

Note: Unused outputs should be insulated or connected to free terminals. If the serial link is not used, it is recommended
to strap the 2 wires of the link (pin 4A and 4B) through a 100 Ω resistor.

Use of the outputs:

• The 0 V of the sensor has to be connected to the 0 V of the user. If not yet connected to the earth,
the 0 V should be connected to earth at user side.
• The shields of the sensor cable must be grounded.
• The sensor ground connection is through the connector via a green/yellow wire and must be
connected to a proper protective earth point.

Note: The sensor is supplied with a protective cover on the connector. Do not remove until the mating connector is
plugged in as it protects the contacts from corrosion and improves the hermetic sealing of the sensor.

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2.4 Air and Water connection

2.4.1 Cooling
Embedded in the cooling plate of the DILAS FT2000, there is a stainless steel pipe to cool the sensor with
water (or air).

It is necessary to cool the sensor if the ambient temperature is over 50 °C (120 °F).
Cooling water specifications:
• Clean industrial quality water at 25 °C (77 °F), maximum temperature 35 °C (95 °F).
• Pressure 1-2 bars, maximum recommended: 4 bars (approximately 60 PSI).
• Flow rate: 1-2 l/mn (approximately 0.5 gal/mn) (see picture above).
• Material: stainless steel (inside Ø 6 mm) cast in the cooling plate.
• Connections: rubber hose, Ø 10 mm.
2.4.2 Air purging
A supply of instrument air may be connected to the protective hood. The system is designed to provide
positive pressure in front of the window glass.
Air purging specifications:
• Air quality : the air should be dry and free from oil or dust. If these conditions cannot be met it is
better not to use air to avoid deposit of oil on the window glass.
• Air pressure : 50 to 200 g/cm² (1 to 3 PSI).
• Flow rate : 4 to 6 l/min (0.15 to 0.6 CFM).
• Connection : rubber tubing 10 mm diameter (0.4).
2.5 Precaution for laser safety
As per IEC 60825-1: 2007, the DILAS FT2000 is equipped with a class 2 laser diode with an emitted power
below 1 mW, and the DILAS FT2300 is equipped with a class 3R laser diode with an emitted power below
5 mW.
Following precautions are required:
• It is necessary to prevent from a continuous viewing in the laser beam.
• A momentary exposure (0.25 s) which could arrive during an accidental viewing situation is not
considered as dangerous. However it is not allowed to aim deliberately the laser beam towards
people. The use of optical instruments (glasses for instance) could be dangerous.

• Every DILAS FT2000, FT2300 has a warning logotype fixed on his housing as shown below:

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Other precautions are depending on national regulations.

3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Inspection of the installation

Before turning on the power supply to the sensor, final checks should be carried out:
• Mounting of the sensor (distance, rigidity of the support, etc...)
• Electrical connections (especially the mains supply and the insulation of unused outputs)
• Air and water connections (where cooling is necessary, the sensor should not be
mounted without being cooled even if electrical connections are not made)
3.2 Mechanical orientation
For the mechanical orientation of the sensor DILAS FT2000, make the beam visible by moving an
unpolished target along the measuring range.
• Check that the laser beam is reflected on the smallest target for the measuring range required.
• Check the values of the analogue output and display nearby the ends of the measuring range.

4 CONFIGURATION

4.1 Parameters setting

The DILAS FT2000 sensors are delivered ready for installation configured with default factory parameters
and will work without changing the configuration for most of the application with a measuring range of 0 to 10
m. For larger measuring range and/or to optimize the measurements, the DILAS FT2000 can be
programmed over the serial link RS485 to change the parameter values.

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4.2 DELTAConf kit

The parameters setting can easily be changed with the configuration kit DELTAConf. A Windows based
software with cable, connector and USB/RS485 interface is supplied to power the sensor and access the
parameters.

4.3 Main user window:

File menu
• Load settings: upload the settings from a file into the device.
• Save settings: write device settings into a file
• Reset to factory settings: Uploads factory settings into device (with exception of address
that remains unchanged)

Help menu
• Operation Manual: a PDF file is opened.
• About: a pop up with:
o software version of DELTAConf
o Type of sensor
o Serial number of sensor
o Both software versions of sensor.

Buttons:
• List of Errors: opens a window that lists all error codes with their signification.
• Button Apply: Uploads new data and saves data in the non-volatile memory of device.
• Button Cancel: Reads the current settings from the device.

4.3.1 Status
This box gives the status of the sensor.

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4.3.2 Laser
Laser Off, Laser On: switch on/off the laser

4.3.3 Parameters
Distance at lower limit of Analog output: distance for 4 mA (0V)
Distance at upper limit of analog output: distance for 20 mA (10V).
Lower distance for Product presence: minimum distance for product presence (relay output)
Upper distance for Product presence: maximum distance for product presence (relay output)

Factory setting: 0 to 10 000 mm for both ranges.

4.3.4 Measurement Unit

Choice of Measurement Unit: millimeter, 1/10 inch and 1/100 inch.
Note : After power-on, the measuring unit is indicated on the display of the sensor during 1 second: “Met” for mm or
“Inch” for inch.
Factory setting: mm
4.3.5 Extra
Sampling mode :
0: automatic sampling time. In this mode the sampling time is automatically adjusted to get
the accuracy depending on the measurement condition: reflectivity of the target, speed,
temperature…
1: fixed sampling time 103 ms
2: fixed sampling time 255 ms
3: fixed sampling time 500 ms
Recommendation for setting the sampling mode:
Application Sampling time
FT20••: FT23••:
automatic measuring automatic measuring
Mode = 0 • General case for all targets.
time depending on time depending on
(factory • Laser barrier with measurable
target : 0.25s to 1s target : 0.1s to 1s
setting) background
(up to 3s in very (up to 3s in very
difficult conditions) difficult conditions)
• On white mat surface.
• Laser barrier with white mat target and
103 ms
Mode = 1 white background
Measuring delay constant
• Fast and constant sampling time
required
• Constant measuring time on usual
targets 255 ms +/- 15 ms
Mode = 2
• Laser barrier with difficult background Measuring delay constant
• Constant sampling time required

• Very difficult targets and/or difficult

500 ms +/- 20 ms
Mode = 3 background
Measuring delay constant
• Constant sampling time required

Note 1: Measured position corresponds to the average position during the measuring time. In case of a relatively
constant speed we can consider that distances provided by the sensor are delayed by half the measuring time.
Factory setting: 0

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Baud rate setting of sensor: this parameter sets the baud rate of the DILAS FT2000 sensor (9600, 19200
or 38400). The new Baud rate will be applied at the next power on.
Factory setting: 9600.

Error Hold Mode: this parameter defines a timeout when the sensor is not able to make a measure.

Error hold mode Sampling mode = 0 Sampling mode = 1 Sampling mode = 2 Sampling mode = 3

0 No timeout No timeout No timeout No timeout

1
3.5 s 210 ms 560 ms 1050 ms
(factory setting)

2 7s 350 ms 840 ms 1610 ms

Error hold mode = 0: no timeout, when the sensor is unable to measure, the relay output will immediately
switch to product absence state and the analogue output to 20 mA (10V).
Error hold mode = 1 or 2: the table above indicates the timeout. When the sensor is unable to measure, its
outputs will be kept as per the last valid measure. After the timeout is elapsed, the relay output will be
switched to product absence state and the analogue output to 20 mA (10V).
Factory setting : 1.

Alarm Output Mode: if set to 1, the DILAS FT2000 sensor produces a pulse from 24 V to 0 V on the alarm
output, for each new measurement of the laser module. This information can be used for synchronization.

Measurements of
laser module

Alarm output with

24 V
synchronization pulses
alarm output mode 1
0V 48ms
- Status bit ¨New
measurement¨ set
- Display, analogue
output, relay output and
serial link refreshed

Factory setting : 0.

4.3.6 Address
Address: is the slave address of the sensor for serial line protocol.
Factory setting : 7.
• Button Apply: Uploads new slave address.

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5 DIAGNOSTIC
A 4 digits display at the rear of the sensor gives the measure in mm (or 1/10 or 1/100 of inch depending on
the configuration) or will display an error code if there is no measurement.

Error
Cause Action
message
• The parameters have been restored to factory
E101 Corruption of the user parameters default.
• Rewrite your application parameters.

Temperature of laser module too

E253 • Check the environmental condition.
low (< -10 °C, 14° F)

• Check water cooling,

Temperature of laser module too
E254 • Add some protective heat shield,
high (> 50 °C,122 °F)
• Place the sensor at a further distance
• Check the window glass, and eventually clean,
• Check air supply and air quality,
• Check that the laser beam is correctly reflected
Signal too weak on the target,
or • Check the sampling mode: a combination of low
E255
Target at less than 30 cm reflecting surface, large distance, and large
(12 inches) incidence angle can give a weak signal, the use
of mode 0 or eventually 3 is recommended. In
some difficult application it may be advisable to
use FT2300 which has a higher power laser.

Signal too high (target too • Check the target, it may be too shiny,
E256
reflective) • Install the sensor with a small angle.

• Temperature of the target too high (over 1000°C,

1830 °F for FT2000 and over 1300°C, 2370 °F for
E257 Too much light in the background FT2300),
• Sun light reflected on the target; add some
protection.

Defect of the measuring laser

E299 • The sensor needs to be repaired.
module

• Check the Laser Off input (pin 3A).

---- Laser off
• Check power supply (too low).

Note 1: when one of these error code Exxx is active, the alarm output (pin 2B) is forced to 0.
Note 2: E101 for DILAS FT2000, FT2300, with serial number > 216300.

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6 MAINTENANCE

6.1 Onsite maintenance

DILAS FT2000 sensor does not require regular maintenance. Some checks are possible to be made on site
by looking at the laser spot on a target. The spot should be without secondary reflection and not blurred. If
not, the window glass may be dirty thus diffracting the laser.

Caution:
• Use an unpolished target.
• Never look towards laser but towards target.

6.2 Visual inspection

All service operation should be done where the interior of the sensor will not be exposed to the atmosphere
of the site.
• Check the window glass and clean. If it is scratched or broken, it should be changed along with its
gasket.
• Check general condition of the sensor, especially mating connector, inside wiring, cover seal,
cooling pipe.

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7 SERIAL LINK

7.1 Hardware:
The hardware for the serial link is type EIA RS 485 on a twisted pair.
Asynchronous mode 9600, 19200 or 38400 bits/sec with : 1 start bit, 8 bits data, no parity, 1 stop bit. Factory
setting is 9600 bits/sec.
Note : It is necessary to put the terminating resistor of the serial link (100 Ω).

7.2 Protocol:
7.2.1 Message frame:
The master can address several individual slaves (DILAS FT2000). Slaves return a message (answer) to
queries that are addressed to them.
The slave answers to the query in about 5 ms. For new parameter allocation, the delay can be up to 30ms.
Note : For sampling mode, error hold mode, LASER ON and LASER OFF queries, and for first request for measurement (42hex)
after a “LASER OFF” state, wait 500 ms before sending next query.

Message frame:
Head = Ø2 Hex Address: 1 byte Control: 1 byte Data Checksum: 1 byte End = Ø3 Hex

Address (master to slave message) = Ø1 Hex to 1F Hex (ØØ Hex for general address). Factory setting is
address 07 Hex.
Address (answer from slave to master) = Address from request + 80 Hex.
Checksum = sum of bytes (Head +Address + Control + Data) (Last significant byte)
if checksum < 10 Hex, add 10 Hex.

Data:
The measures are given in mm, 1/10 or 1/100 inch, with 5 ASCII bytes:
Example: for a distance of 2502
In ASCII: 02502
Or in hexa: 30 Hex 32 Hex 35 Hex 30 Hex 32 Hex

Error message: when there is an error (see § 4.2.2) the data returned is in ASCII:
E0XXX where XXX corresponds to the error.

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7.2.2 List of queries:

Control Note
Request for measurement 43 Hex
42 Hex If sensor is in <LASER OFF> state,
it will be put automatically in
<LASER ON> state
Allocation of an address 45 Hex Serial number on 5 or 6 bytes ASCII
number
LASER ON 4B Hex
LASER OFF 4C Hex
Identity request 4F Hex Serial number on 6 bytes ASCII
41 Hex Serial number on 5 bytes ASCII
Request for parameters 60 Hex
Allocation of new parameters 62 Hex

Queries 41 Hex and 45 Hex with serial number on 5 bytes are provided for compatibility reasons with older
sensors.

43 Hex : Request for measurement

Query : Master Æ Slave frame:
Head = Ø2 Hex Address 43 Hex Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Answer : Slave Æ Master frame:

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 43 Hex Data : 6 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data
Status : 1 byte Measure: 5 bytes ASCII

Note : In <LASER OFF> state, the measure will be 00000 ASCII. The sensor remains in <LASER OFF>
state even after a request for measurement. Status byte is refreshed in case of a default. This query can be
used for Status monitoring even in <LASER OFF> state. The first measure values after a « LASER OFF »
state will be 00000 (ASCII) and up to 4 s in difficult measuring conditions (reflecting or absorbing surfaces).

Status : Byte = 1 0 • • • • • •

Laser beam Product presence

Laser ON : 1 Presence : 1
Laser OFF : 0 Absence : 0

Critical detection
New measurement
Critical detection : 1
New measurement : 1
OK : 0
Old value : 0

Internal temperature
default Failure
Default : 1 Failure: 1
OK : 0 OK : 0

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Example:
Query
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 43 Hex 4C Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 43 Hex A1 Hex 02502: 5 bytes ASCII 66 Hex Ø3 Hex

Status = 10100001, LASER ON, old value and product presence

Measurement = 02502 = 2502 mm (if units programmed in mm)

Note : Status bit new measurement : this bit is set after each new measurement of the laser module. This bit is reset after
each answer of a request for measurement (42 Hex or 43 Hex ) on serial link.

45 Hex : Allocation of an address number

Query : Master Æ Slave frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address=ØØ Hex 45 Hex Data: 7 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex
Note: address 0 is used for the query, only the sensor having the corresponding serial number will change its address.

Data
Serial number: 6 bytes ASCII Address: 1 byte
No answer
Example for product serial number 101215 with new allocated address = 8
Query
Ø2 Hex ØØ Hex 45 Hex 101215: 6 bytes ASCII Ø8 Hex 79 Hex Ø3 Hex
No answer
Check can be done with identity request at address 8.

4B Hex : LASER ON

This command will not operate if LASER OFF is selected by hardware (pins 3A and 3B connected).
After power on the laser is on (if LASER OFF is not selected by hardware).

Query : Master Æ Slave frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address 4B Hex Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Answer : Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 4B Hex Status: 1 byte Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Example LASER ON, sensor address 7

Query
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 4B Hex 54 Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 4B Hex A0 Hex 74 Hex Ø3 Hex

Status: A0 Hex = 1010 0000 = Laser On, no default, Old value, Product absence

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4C Hex : LASER OFF

Query : Master Æ Slave frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address 4C Hex Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Answer : Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 4C Hex Status: 1 byte Checksum End = Ø3 Hex
Note : This query should not be used for cyclical monitoring of sensor in Laser Off state. For doing this, it is recommended
to use query 43 Hex Request for measurement.

Example LASER OFF, sensor address 7

Query
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 4C Hex 55 Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 4C Hex Status Checksum Ø3 Hex

4F Hex : Identity request

Query: Master Æ Slave frame:

Head = Ø2 Hex Address 4F Hex Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Answer: Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 4F Hex Data: 10 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data
Reference : 4 bytes ASCII Serial number : 6 bytes ASCII

Example for a DILAS-FT2007, serial number: 101215, at address 7

Query
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 4F Hex 58 Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 4F Hex 2007: 4 bytes ASCII 101215: 6 bytes ASCII CB Hex Ø3 Hex

60 Hex : Request for parameters

Query : Master Æ Slave frame:
Head = Ø2 Hex Address 60 Hex Data: 1 byte Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data:
Parameter number: 1 byte ASCII

Parameter Definition
number (ASCII)
1 Upper distance for product presence
2 Lower distance for product presence
3 Distance at upper limit of analog output
4 Distance at lower limit of analog output
5 mm or inch units / Sampling mode
6 Baud rate of serial link
7 Error hold mode
8 Alarm output mode

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Answer: Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 60 Hex Data: 6 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data :
Parameter number: 1 byte ASCII Parameter value : 5 bytes ASCII

Parameter Factory setting Units Definition

number value (ASCII)
(ASCII)
1 10000 mm or 1/10 inch Upper distance for product presence
or 1/100 inch
2 00000 mm or 1/10 inch Lower distance for product presence
or 1/100 inch
3 10000 mm or 1/10 inch Distance at upper limit of analog
or 1/100 inch output
4 00000 mm or 1/10 inch Distance at lower limit of analog
or 1/100 inch output
5 00000 - mm or inch units / Sampling mode
6 09600 Bps Baudrate of serial link (09600 – 19200
or 38400 ASCII)
7 00001 - Error hold mode
8 00000 - Alarm output mode
Example :
Query to get the upper distance for product presence
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 60 Hex 31 Hex 9A Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 60 Hex 10000: 5 bytes ASCII DA Hex Ø3 Hex

62 Hex : Allocation of new parameters

Query: Master Æ Slave frame :
Head = Ø2 Hex Address 62 Hex Data: 6 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data :
Parameter number: 1 byte ASCII Parameter value : 5 bytes ASCII

Parameter Factory setting Units Definition

number (ASCII) value (ASCII)
1 10000
2 00000
3 10000
4 00000
5 00000
6 09600
7 00001
8 00000
mm or 1/10 inch or Upper distance for product presence
1/100 inch
mm or 1/10 inch or Lower distance for product presence
1/100 inch
mm or 1/10 inch or Distance at upper limit of analog output
1/100 inch
mm or 1/10 inch or Distance at lower limit of analog output
1/100 inch
- mm or inch units / Sampling mode
Bps Baud rate of serial link (09600 – 19200
or 38400 ASCII)
- Error hold mode
- Alarm output mode

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Parameter 5: 5 bytes ASCII

0 0 0/1 0/1 0,1,2 or 3

Sampling Mode

Units (mm or inch)

0 = mm
1 = inch

Scale factor on serial link

(only if in inch units)
0 = 1/10 inch
1 =1/100 inch

Answer: Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address +80 Hex 62 Hex Data : 6 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Data: same as answer from request for parameter query

Parameter number: 1 byte ASCII Parameter value : 5 bytes ASCII

Example 1:
Query to set the upper distance for product presence at 12000 mm (472 inches)
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 62 Hex 31 Hex 12000: 5 bytes ASCII 8F Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 62 Hex 31 Hex 12000: 5 bytes ASCII 1F Hex Ø3 Hex

Example 2:
Query to set the measuring units in 1/100 inches and sampling mode 2.
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 62 Hex 35 Hex 00112: 5 bytes ASCII 94 Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 62 Hex 35 Hex 00112: 5 bytes ASCII 14 Hex Ø3 Hex

Other queries:
Following queries can be used for compatibility reasons with older sensors :

41 Hex : Identity request

Same as 4F hex, but with serial number on last 5 bytes.
In an already working installation using older DILAS sensors, this ¨old¨ query can still be used even with
new sensors having serial number over 100.000. In that case, the answer from sensor to master will only
use the 5 last bytes ASCII of the serial number.

Query : Master Æ Slave frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address 41 Hex Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

Answer : Slave Æ Master frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address+80 Hex 41 Hex Data :9 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex

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Data
Reference : 4 bytes ASCII Serial number : 5 bytes ASCII

Example with a DILAS FT2007, serial number : 101215, at the address 7.

Query
Ø2 Hex Ø7 Hex 41 Hex 4A Hex Ø3 Hex
Answer
Ø2 Hex 87 Hex 41 Hex 2007: 4 bytes ASCII 01215: 5 bytes ASCII 8C Hex Ø3 Hex

42 Hex : Request for measurement

Same protocol as 43 Hex query and answer.
If the sensor is in « LASER OFF » state but LASER OFF function is not selected by hardware, (pins 3A and
3B are not connected on connector), then the sensor will automatically be put in « LASER ON » state after
receiving 43 Hex query.
Status monitoring in « LASER OFF » state is not possible with 42 Hex query.

Note : the first measure values after a « LASER OFF » state will be 00000 (ASCII) and up to 4 s
in difficult measuring conditions (reflecting or absorbing surfaces).

45 Hex : Allocation of an address number (serial number on 5 bytes)

Same control byte is used. The sensor recognises both queries with serial number on 5 or 6 bytes. In
an already working installation using older DILAS sensors, this query can still be used even with new
sensors having serial number over 100.000. In that case, the data field uses only the 5 last bytes ASCII
from the serial number.

Query : Master Æ Slave frame :

Head = Ø2 Hex Address=ØØ Hex 45 Hex Data: 6 bytes Checksum End = Ø3 Hex
Note : address 0 is used, only the sensor having the corresponding serial number will change its address.

Data
Serial number: 5 bytes ASCII Address: 1 byte
No answer

Example for product serial number 101215 at address 8. The five last characters are used.

Query
Ø2 Hex ØØ Hex 45 Hex 01215: 5 bytes ASCII Ø8 Hex 48 Hex Ø3 Hex

Check can be done with identity request at address 8.

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8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model FT20•• FT23••
Emitted power (EN 60825-1) ≤ 1 mW , class 2 ≤ 5 mW , class 3R
0.3 - 30 m 0.3 - 50 m
Measuring Range (1)
up to 100 m on white mat surfaces up to 150 m on white mat surfaces
Maximum target temperature 1000 °C / 1830 °F 1300 °C / 2370 °F
±3 mm (up to 30 m, +15°C... +30°C)
Accuracy (2) (3)
±5 mm (up to 100 m, full temp. range)
6mm at 10m
Beam diameter 15mm at 25m
60mm at 100m
Mode 0 : 0.25 to 1 s, automatic, depending on Mode 0 : 0.1 to 1 s, automatic, depending on
surface (default mode) surface (default mode)
Sampling time
Mode 1 : 0.1 s on white mat surfaces only, Mode 1 : 0.1 s on white mat surfaces only,
Mode 2 : 0.25 s, Mode 3 : 0.50 s Mode 2 : 0.25 s, Mode 3 : 0.50 s
Wavelength 630 - 670 nm
(1) Distances are referred to the front plan of the sensor (see dimensions § 10).
(2) On not moving targets. Statistical spread: 95%
(3) Accuracy can be deteriorated by an intense ambient light, a reflecting or an absorbing Laser Class 2
surface, air turbulences. Under such conditions, accuracy is +/- 5mm. Laser Class 3R
Outputs
Model FT2•06 FT2•07 FT2•26 FT2•27
0 - 10 V 4 - 20 mA 0 - 10 V 4 - 20 mA
Measurement output (1)
(10 mA max.) (500 Ω max.) (10 mA max.) (500 Ω max.)
Communication protocol Serial link (RS485) Profibus-DP
Digital outputs: Product presence(2) Relay : Single pole changeover, Switching capacity : 550 VA: 250 V max, 5 A max
Digital outputs: Alarm (3) Static : 0-24 VDC 20 mA (24 V if no failure detected)
Digital inputs: Laser beam Off/On 0-24 V 15 mA
(1) Linearity 0.1% - Temperature drift: 50 ppm/°C.
The range of the analogue output can be set with the configuration kit or serial line (0 - 10 m default). For sensors with Profibus, the range is fixed (0 - 30 m).
(2) The product presence distance can be set with the configuration kit or serial line (0 - 10 m default). For sensors with Profibus, the range is fixed (0 - 30 m).
(3) Power supply default, internal temperature over 55 °C, Error Code.
Other Data
220 V (-10%) to 230 V (+10%) - 50 / 60 Hz or
Operating voltage 110 V (-10%) to 115 V (+10%) - 50 / 60 Hz or
24 VDC (±10%)
10 VA for AC versions
Power consumption
5 W for 24 VDC version
Connector fitted with silicone cable with protective steel braid
Cable
Standard length of 2 m (other length : 3, 5 or 8 m)
Weight 7 kg
Protection rating IP 66 (cast aluminium case)
Pollution degree 3
Air Purging Protection of the optic with clean air : 50 to 200 g/cm², 4 to 16 l/mn
-10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F)
Operating temperature Up to 120 ° C (250 ° F) with water cooling: industrial quality water at about 25 °C (77 °F),
pressure 1-2 bar and flow 1-2 l/mn
Storage temperature -40 to 80 °C / (-40 to 176 °F)
Operating relative humidity 98% max.
Operating altitude 0 to 2000 m

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9 ORDER REFERENCES

FT 2 .0.

Laser Output Supply voltage

0 : class 2 6 Serial RS 485 + voltage 0 – 10 V 115 V-50Hz/60Hz

3 : class 3R 7 Serial RS 485 + current 4 – 20 mA 230 V-50Hz/60Hz
24 V DC

Example: FT2007 230 V 50Hz/60Hz

10 DIMENSIONS

c Laser beam g Receiver Ø20

d Air supply Ø10 h Measuring Reference
e Water supplies Ø10 i Connector clearance 140mm
f Mounting hole Ø12 j Ø13

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11 ACCESSORY

11.1 Heat shield

Order reference : 7592576

11.2 DELTAConf USB kit

Reference
115 V AC ................................................................................................................. CK-USB 115V

230 V AC ................................................................................................................. CK-USB 230V

24 V DC ................................................................................................................. CK-USB 24VDC

NOTE : the DELTAConf USB configuration kit includes :

- a CD-Rom with DELTAConf application,
- a USB-RS485 converter cable,
- a DELTAConf cable for Sensor’s supply, with Analogue Output connection, through 2 measuring
sockets Ø4mm (+, -).

12 CONNECTION

AC SUPPLY DC SUPPLY
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J1 = CONNECTEUR 25 BRS CIRCUIT FT : ZT 18522/5

J1 = 25 PINS CONNECTOR FT PCBOARD : ZT 18522/5

DILAS FT2000 - circuit drawing: inputs and outputs

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13 SPARE PARTS LIST

S/N > 216 300

Position Designation Reference

1. Protective hood with base plate for window glass ....................................................................... 7591702

2. Cooling plate with screws ............................................................................................................ 7190589

3. Base plate for protective hood ..................................................................................................... 7533738

4. (*) Window glass support with glass and gasket .............................................................................. 7592061

7. Display board for DILAS FT2000, FT2300 .................................................................................. 7540201

8. Printed Circuit Board for DILAS FT2000, FT2300 (without laser module) :
FT2006 115 V or 230 V AC ..................................................... 7592995

FT2006 24 V DC ................................................................... 7592996

FT2007 115 V or 230 V AC ..................................................... 7592997

FT2007 24 V DC ................................................................... 7592998

9. (*) “H” socket with 2 m cable : 230 V AC ................................................................... 7540203

115 V AC ................................................................... 7540204

24 V DC .................................................................... 7540205

10. (*) Relay ........................................................................................................................................... 1632645

11. (*) Laser measuring module : for FT2000 .................................................................................. 7591515

for FT2300 .................................................................................. 7535632

13. Cover with gasket and screws ..................................................................................................... 7190590

14. (*) Cover gasket ............................................................................................................................... 7140307

15. Toggle joint with screws .............................................................................................................. 7190591

16. Foot mount .................................................................................................................................. 7133555

(*) : recommended spares

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