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Tiered Signal Tower
SPECIFICATION
[TYPE: LA6]
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1. SPECIFICATION
Model LA6-D□□□-(Refer to "2. Model Number Configuration")
Rated Voltage 24 V DC
Operating Voltage Range ±10% of Rated Voltage
Rated Power
Consumption
Standard LA6-5 D□□N-RYGBC 5W LA6-5 D□□B-RYGBC 6.5W
LA6-3D□□N-RYG 3.5W LA6-3D□□B-RYG 4.5W
Maximum LA6-5 D□□N-YYYYY 7W LA6-5 D□□B-YYYYY 8W
LA6-3D□□N-YYY 4.5W LA6-3D□□B-YY 5.5W
Environmental Condition Buzzer: Tone No.1 at Maximum Volum e
Signal Wire Current Maximum 70mA
Standby Current Maximum 15mA
Operating Ambient
Temperature -25 - +60
Operating Humidity Range Less than 90% RH (No Dew or Condensation)
Storage Temperature Range -25 - +60
Storage Humidity Range Less than 90% RH (No Dew or Cond ensation)
Mounting Location Indoor Only
Mounting Direction
Upright Horizontal Inverted
Protection Rating IP65 (buzzer specification: IP54) IEC 60529
Environmental Condition Upright Installation
Vibration Resistance
LA6-□□LJ□□
Sweep Durability: Totalamplitude: 0.3 mmp-p (10 - 57.5 Hz),
Acceleration: 20.0 m/s2 (57.5 - 150 Hz)
Fixed pitch durability: Acceleration 20.0 m/s2
LA6-□□WJ□□
LA6-□□TN□□
Sweep Durability: T otalamplitu de 0.3 mmp-p (10 - 57.5 Hz),
Acceleration: 20.0 m/s2 (57.5 - 150 Hz)
Fixed Vibration F r equency Durability: Acceleration 10.0 m/s2
IEC 60068-2-6:2010
Environmental Condition Upright Installation
Insulation Resistance More than 1Mohm at DC500V between the power input lead and chassis.
Withstand Voltage 500VAC for 1min between terminals and ch assis without breaking insulation
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Possible display colors Signal Tower mode 9 colors / Smart mode 21 colors
Display Color
(Typical Luminous
Intensity)
red (1000 mcd) amber (1700 mcd) green (2600 mcd) blue (1000 mcd) white (1250 mcd)
purple (800 mcd) pink (850 mcd) sk y-blue (2150 mcd) lemon (2150 mcd)
* Due to the characteristics of the LED elements, a variation in difference of the color tone and
brightness of every product may occur.
Flash Rate 60 ±2 fpm
Buzzer Sound
(Typical Frequ ency)
No. 1 2400Hz Continuous beep sou nd No.2 2400Hz Rapid intermittent beep
(0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silent)
No.3 2400Hz Long intermittentbeep
(1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silent)
No.4 2400Hz Fast intermittent beep
(0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silent)
No.5 3600Hz Continuous beep Sou nd No.6 3600Hz Rapid intermittent beep
(0.05 sec. sound / 0.05 sec. silent)
No.7 3600Hz Long intermittentbeep
(1.5 sec. sound / 1.5 sec. silent)
No.8 3600Hz Fast intermittent beep
(0.5 sec. sound / 0.5 sec. silent)
No.9 2400Hz & 3375Hz Multiplexe d Beep
(0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.10 2400Hz & 3600Hz Multiplexed Beep
(0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.)
No.11 4000Hz & 4800Hz Multiplexe d Beep
(0.25 sec. / 0.25 sec.) -
Sound Level Maximum:85dB
Environmental
Condition Buzzer Sound No.1 measured from the front direction of the buzzer opening at 1m
Volume Control
The set up button is the fourth step (Factory Default: Maximum).
[Maximum] -> [-5dB drop from maximum (standard)] -> [-10dB drop from maximum (standard)] ->
[OFF] (-> Returns to [Maximum])
Data Transfer
Interface
Main Unit USB micro-B Terminal Female
USB2.0/1.1 Interface, Transmission Rate: USB2.0/1.1/1.0
Transfer
Cable
Charge /Data Transfer compatible Micro USB (not included)
Connector Type: USB (A type) Male- USB (MicroB type) Male
Data Programming
Application Software
Exclusive Application Software
(Downloadable from our Homepa ge)
Mass (Tolerance 10%)
LA6-3DTNB 480g LA6-3DLJB 980g LA6-3DWJB 450g
LA6-3DTNN 420g LA6-3DLJN 930g LA6-3DWJN 400g
LA6-5DTNB 590g LA6-5DLJB 1090g LA6-5DWJB 560g
LA6-5DTNN 530g LA6-5DLJN 1040g LA6-5DWJN 510g
Compliance Standards
EMC Directive (EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2) RoHS Directive (EN 50581)
UL508, CSA-C22.2 No.14 KC ( KN 61000-6-4, KN 61000-6-2)
FCC Part 15 SubpartB Class A -
Remarks CE Marking Compliant
UL Recognized Component (File No.E215660)
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2. Model Number Configuration
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3. Part Names and Dimensions
3.1. Outer Appearance List
The full product appearance is indicated according to its model number. Refer to the model numbers as a reference to its
appearance.
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3.2. Part Names and Outer Appearance
Each figure contains 5 lens tiers, with flashing and Alarm functions.For 3 lens tiers, the outer lens height will be shorter.
Also, for specifications not including the flas hing/Alarm functions, the product will not include aAlarm unit.
WJ TN Mounting Dimension
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LJ Mounting Dimension
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3.3. Attachment Angle Part Names and Dimensions
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4. Wiring
The wiring example indicates how to connect to external contacts for every classification.
If there are any special applications that require asking questions concerning this product, feel free to contact your
PATLITE Sales Representati v e.
* For the Mode switch-over, refer to "6. How to Use" for further details.
* When lighting and flashing are used together in the Signal T ower mode with a PLC, it is necessary to separate the
flashing and non-flashing circuit outputs on the PLC side.
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When connected to powered relay contacts
* B Only for flashing / Alarm specifications
When connected to a PLC (NPN type transistor)
* B Only for flashing / Alarm specifications
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When connected to a PLC (PNP type transistor)
* B Only for flashing / Alarm specifications
W hen not connected to the Power Supply Wire (Gray /(10)), a supply current and inrush current is still present. Refer to
Tables 2 and 3 when selecting an e xternal contact within the allowable co ntact capacity.
Table 1 Signal Contact Capacity
Current Capacit y 100mA or more
Withstand Voltage DC35 V
or more
Leakage Current 0.1mA or less
ON Voltage (Vsat) 1V or less
Table 2 Supply Inrush Current
Inrush Current Value
16A / 5us
Table 3 Supply Current
Model Current
LA6-3D□□□N 170mA
LA6-3D□□□B 210mA
LA6-5D□□□N 260mA
LA6-5D□□□B 300mA
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5. Operating Directions
The operation of this product contai ns two modes; "Signal-Tower Mode" and "Smart Mode".The explanation for each
mode shows fairly significant differences to them.
Changing between the Signal-Tower mode and the "Smart Mode" is a simple ON/OFF in the "Mode Change".
Mode Switch ON: Smart Mode
Mode Switch OFF: Signal Tower Mode
Although a fundamental level hold controls the inputs, only a trigger in put in the pulse trigger type for the smart mode
turns into a one shot input.The "Mode Switch" can also be used for the recombination of colors, changing the amount of
Alarm sounds, and product init ialization sequences.
5.1. Signal-Tower Mode
The Signal Tower Mode controls operation with ON/OFF inputs from the wires currently assigned to each LED and Alarm,
like our conventional Signal Towers.When short-circuiting each input to the "Flashing/Pulse Enable Common", T he LED
will flash, and an intermittent Alarm sound will occur.
The Signal Tower Mode set up can be done in our REVOLITE EDITOR (Free download from our company's Homepage).
The set up
This type can be set up as shown in the following table.
Setting Index Description
LED Lighting/flashing Flashing rates are selectable from 30 times per minute, 60 times per minute, or 120 times per
minute.
Alarm Tone Alarm Silence or one tone can be selected from 11 kinds.
LED Color LED lights On or Off can be selected.
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LED Input Conversion Table
For inputs 1-7, LED and Alarm ON/OFF can be entered into the diagram.
Table 3. Signal Tower Mode Input Conversion Table
Input Output
1 LED Tier 1 (Red)
2 LED Tier 2 (Amber)
3 LED Tier 3 (Green)
4 LED Tier 4 (Blue)
5 LED Tier 5 (White)
6 Alarm 1 Tone No.1 Alarm 3 Tone No.9
* When inputs are
simultaneously entered
7 Alarm 2 Tone No.2
* Factory settings
Operation Example
For inputs 1-7, an example of an output of the operation is shown.
LED Tier 1 Off Red Off Off Red Off
LED Tier 2 Off Off Amber Off Off Off
LED Tier 3 Off Off Green Green Green Off
LED Tier 4 Off Off Blue Blue Off Off
LED Tier 5 Off Off Off White Off Off
Buzzer Mute Tone 1 Tone 2 Mute Tone 3 Tone 2
Input 6
Input 7
Input 1
Operating
Condition
Signal
Input
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
* Factory settings
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5.2. Smart Mode
There are three kind of modes, "Time-trigger Type", "Pulse Trigger Type", and "Single-dis play T ype".
The factory default input is the time trigger type, but there is a pulse trigger type and single display type,of which each
type can be changed by the setup, which means it is necessary to create the setup data and transmit it to the product
with a personal computer which has the REVOLITE EDITOR (Free download from our company Homepage) installe d in
it. (Refer to "7. Changing Data" for details on how to change the data)
For details, please refer to the software help section.
The main mode has common functions for each type and has the following at this mode.
Input 6 (mute input)
The Alarm sound stops when an "ON" input occurs, and muffles the sound.
Input 7 (clear input)
If an input for each type is set to ON, the pattern contents which are controlling the operation will be initialized and it will
return to the first pattern.Also, LED's from all the tiers will go out at an "ON" input, and the Alarm is also muffled.
Refer to each type to for the explanation of how they should look.
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Time-trigger Type
The Time Trigger function has 63 set patterns to which the memory contains two or more patterns used as a series of
wave-like flows, etc. that can be used in groups.The time trigger operates in accordanc e with time, and the pattern
transition timing operates during this group operation.In addition, the maxi mum memory of 15 groups can be set up in
ON/OFF combinations, and a call is made to inputs 1-4.
Moreover, the time trigger type for input 5 turns into a STOP input, and during the in put, operates by either one of the
following contents, and stops the time progress of the pattern changes.
- STOP input of a pattern currently on display to change to a lig hted state.
- STOP input of a pattern currently on display to cha ng e to a flashing state.
- STOP input of a special pattern currently on display to change to a lighted state.
- STOP input of a special pattern currently on display to change to a flashing state.
The setup to select these can be performed in the REVOLIT E EDITOR (it is free download in our company HP).
The set up
This type can be set up as shown in the following table.
Set up range Setting Index Description
Every Group
Display Repeats When even the last set-up pattern chan ges and display time is exceed ed,
it is either selected to return to the head pattern of the group, or is
considered as the last pattern.
Display Time Unit Every 1 second and every 0. 1 seconds are selected for the display time in
units, to be set up for each pattern.
STOP Input
Operation
A STOP input can be selected for four operations when turned "ON".
Every
Pattern
Display Time Select the time until a pattern changes to the next pattern.
LED Lighting/flashing Select all LEDs to turn on or flash.
Flashing rates are selectable from 30 times p er minute, 60 times per
minute, or 120 times per minute.
Alarm Tone Alarm Silence or one tone can be selected from 11 kinds.
Every
Tier
LED Color LED lights On or Off can be selected.
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Group Input Conversion Table
For inputs 1-4, group No. in the combinatio n of ON/OFF can be put into the diagram.
Table1.Time Trigger Type Input Conversion Table
Group No. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
1 ON
2 ON
3 ON ON
4 ON
5 ON ON
6 ON ON
7 ON ON ON
8 ON
9 ON ON
10 ON ON
11 ON ON ON
12 ON ON
13 ON ON ON
14 ON ON ON
15 ON ON ON ON
An empty cell indicates the "OFF" condition.
* With a time trigger type, an "ON" status on input 7 can cause the clearance (reset) of the operation, an "ON" status on
input 6 can cause aAlarm mute, and an "ON" status on input 5 can cause a STOP in time progress of the pattern
changes.
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Operation Example
The folloing are examples of the time trigger type operation.In addition to time progress and pattern changes, the figure
also shows the mute input operation.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED Off 1/4 1/5 Off
Buzzer
Mute
Mute
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
1/61 1/62 1/63
Mute
Signal
Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (STOP)
Operating
Condition 1/1 1/2 1/3 ... 1/60
* The time trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.
In addition to time progress and pattern changes, the figure also shows the STOP input operation, the mute input, and
the clear input.A STOP input setup shows an indication of the pattern at a ST OP input by flashing.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED Off 1/1 Off
Buzzer
Mute
Mute Mute
1/2
Signal
Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (STOP)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
1/2 5/1 5/2 5/3 (STOP) Clear 1/1
Operating
Condition 1/1 1/2
(STOP) Clear
* The time trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.
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Pulse-trigger Type
The pulse-trigger type is operated like a time trigger type for a group. However, with the pattern transition timing, it is only
used as a one shot pulse for input 5.
The memory of the a maximum of 15 grou ps can be done, and the combination of ON/OF F to the inputs 1-4 performs a
call.This setup can be made in the REVOLITE EDITOR (Free download at our company's Homepage).
The set up
This type can be set up as shown in the following table.
Set up range Setting Index Description
Every Pattern
LED
Lighting/flashing
Select all LEDs to turn on or flash.
A flashing is selected from the speed for /- 120 times by /- 60 times
by /30 times.
Alarm Tone Alarm Silence or one tone can be selected f r om 11 kinds.
Every Tier LED Color LED lights On or Off can be selected.
Group Input Conversion Table
For inputs 1-4, group No. in the combinatio n of ON/OFF can be put into the diagram.
Table 2.Pulse T r igger Type Input Conversion Table
Group No. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4
1 ON
2 ON
3 ON ON
4 ON
5 ON ON
6 ON ON
7 ON ON ON
8 ON
9 ON ON
10 ON ON
11 ON ON ON
12 ON ON
13 ON ON ON
14 ON ON ON
15 ON ON ON ON
An empty cell indicates the "OFF" condition.
* With a pulse trigger type, an "ON" state on input 5 (one shot pulse), can make a pattern change, an "ON" state on input
6 can cause the Alarm to mute, and an "ON" state on input 7 can cause a clear (reset) of the operation.
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Operation Example
The following are examples of the pulse-trigger type operation.
In addition to trigger input and pattern changes, the figure shows the operation of the mute input.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED Off
Buzzer
Mute
Signal
Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (Trigger)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
1/60 1/61 1/62 1/63 Off
Mute Mute
Operating
Condition 1/- 1/1 1/2 1/3 ...
* The pulse trigger type operating state is an example for setting data.
In addition to trigger input and pattern changes, the figure sho ws the operation of the mu te input and the clear input.
[Group/Pattern No.]
LED Off
Buzzer
Mute
1/2 Off
Mute Mute
9/19/-
Operating
Condition 1/- 1/1 Clear
Signal
Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5 (Trigger)
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (Clear)
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Single-display Type
There are 31 pattern varieties with the product's internal memory that can be used in combination of ON/OFF inputs from
signal wire inputs 1-5 to operate the LED d isplay colors.Although the flashing/Alarm functions can be used, the LED
wave-like color flow, etc., cannot be used.
The setup for each pattern can be mad e in the REVOLITE EDITOR (Free download at our company's Homepage).
The set up
This type can be set up as shown in the following table.
Set up range Setting Index Description
Every
Pattern
LED
Lighting/flashing
Select all LEDs to turn on or flash.
Flashing rates are selectable from 30 times p er minute, 60
times per minute, or 120 times per minute.
Alarm Tone Alarm Silence or one tone can be selected from 11 kinds.
Every
Tier
LED Color LED lights On or Off can be selected.
Input Pattern Conversion Table
For inputs 1-5, Pattern numbers in combinati on of ON/OF F can be put into the diagram.
Table 3.Single Displ ay Type Input Conversion Table
* For a single display t ype, with an "ON" status on input 6, a
clear (reset) operation can be done, and a n "ON" status on input 7 can cause the Alarm to be muted.
Pattern
No.
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
1 ON
2 ON
3 ON ON
4 ON
5 ON ON
6 ON ON
7 ON ON ON
8 ON
9 ON ON
10 ON ON
11 ON ON ON
12 ON ON
13 ON ON ON
14 ON ON ON
15 ON ON ON ON
16 ON
Pattern
No.
Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5
17 ON ON
18 ON ON
19 ON ON ON
20 ON ON
21 ON ON ON
22 ON ON ON
23 ON ON ON ON
24 ON ON
25 ON ON ON
26 ON ON ON
27 ON ON ON ON
28 ON ON ON
29 ON ON ON ON
30 ON ON ON ON
31 ON ON ON ON ON
An empty cell indicates the "OFF" condition.
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Operation Example
The following are examples of the single display type op eration.
LED Off Off Pattern 10 Off
Buzzer Mute Mute Mute
Operating
Condition Pattern 1
Signal
Input
Input 1
Input 2
Input 3
Input 4
Input 5
Input 6 (Mute)
Input 7 (C lear)
Pattern 21
Pattern 2 Clear Pattern 1
Mute
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5.3. Mode Switch Operation
The following operations can be controlled by the Mode Switch.
Alarm Sound Control
LED Color Change
Version Confirmation
Product Initialization
The following figure shows the timing of when pushing the Mode Switch can perform these operations.
As a caution, no signal inputs are received during each setup.
Alarm Sound Control
The Alarm sound adjustment is done by pushing the Mode Switch for about 0.5 seconds.Whenever the Mode Switch is
pushed, the volume changes in the order according to the following figure, and a beep sound is heard with the changing
of the volume.Volume adjustment is completed when the beep sound is done.
Normal
Operation
Ab. 0.5 sec.
Ab. 3 sec.
Continue pushing 15 sec. or more
Alarm Sound Control
LED color change
version confirmation
Product Initialization
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LED color change and version confirmation selection
When all LED tiers flash a green color, the LED color change or version confirmation can be selected because it is in that
status.As shown in the following figure, when the Mode Switch is pushed for about 0.5 seconds, 3 different selections for
the LED color change, version confirmation, and return to the normal mode can be selected.Once the selection is made,
if the Mode Switch is pushed some what long er (abo ut 3 seconds), then the mode goes into the contents selected.
Ab. 0.5 sec. Ab. 0.5 sec.
Ab. 0.5 sec.
Ab. 3 sec. Ab. 3 sec.
Green White Off
Select the
expected color
LED Color Version It returns to
normal o
p
eration.
The contents are
selected and
determined.
If no action has occured after 15 second s of operation, it
automatically returns to normal operation.
Ab. 3 sec.
Ab. 3 sec.
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LED color change
The LED color which operates in the Signal Tower mode can be changed. First, the LED color change starts from the1st
tier where the red LED turns on.As sho wn in the following figure, whenever it pushes a Mode S witch short (about 0.5
second), the 1st step of LED lighting color chang es in order.
To change the LED color to a different preference, by pushing the Mode Switch somewhat longer (about 3 seconds), the
expected color status that is on, such as the 1st LED tier color, can change to the next LED tier color, such as the 2nd
LED tier color, by selecting the desired lighte d state.Once the last LED tier color is ch anged and the Mode Switch is
pushed somewhat longer (about 3 seconds), like with the 1st LED tier, all LED color changes are complete.
–––
Ab. 3 sec.
...
...
Ab. 3 sec.
Ab. 3 sec.
The expected color
is selected when
pushing the Mode
Switch and the color
changes.
A
G
B
W
P
P
S
R
L Ab. 0.5
sec.
Off
First, the red
is
selected.
Setup completion of a
Color is determined by
the setup and moves to
the next tier.
Color is determined
by the setupand moves to the next tier.
Repeated for all tiers
Completion is when the last tier is set up.
Ab. 3 sec.
Ab. 3 sec.
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Version Confirmation
To verify the firmware version, three LED tiers will flash in accordance to the current firmware version, indicated from top
to bottom. The following table indicates the meaning for each flashing LE D color and the corresponding number.
LED Color Corresponding Number
Off 0
Red 1
Amber 2
Green 3
Blue 4
White 5
Purple 6
Pink 7
Sky-blue 8
Lemon 9
The version is expressed in the order from th e LED top to bottom, as sho wn in the figure below.
For a detailed verification of the current version, the "REVOLITE EDITOR" application can be used to check from the PC.
If the is no personal computer, etc., availa ble in its environment, contact your nearest Patlite Sales Representative and
tell them the status of LED tiers displayed to determine the current firmware version.
From the version confirmation status, pressing the Mode Switch somewhat longer (3 seconds), or leaving it for 15
seconds untouched, will automatically cause it to return to normal operati on.
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6. ChangingData
With the "REVOLITE EDITOR" application software, setup data can be change d and transmitted into this product.
Necessary Items
This product
Personal Computer (with all hardware operating normally)
MicroUSB cable for Charging/Data Transfer (USB A male to USB Micro-B male * not incl uded with this products)
"REVOLITE EDITOR" Application Soft ware
Supporting OS: WindowsR7 32 bit/64 bit, and WindowsR8 32 bit/64 bit, and WindowsR8.1 32 bit/64 bits
Transfer Procedure
Product changes to standby status (all sig nal inputs OFF).
(Power supply input can be O N or OF F, whichever is easier)
Open the USB cover to the product, use the MicroUSB cable to connect the product to the personal computer.
Click the "Transmission" button in the "REVOLITE EDITOR" application.
From the start of data transfer, it takes about 15 seconds before the "Transfer was completed" prompt is displayed.
Remove the micro USB cable and close the USB cover completely.
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7. Time Chart
A signal input and its input signal recognition are determined based on the time chart shown below.This product is
roughly classified into two input signals, as indicated from the following contents.
- Standard Input Signal... All input signals, except a trigger input, are level hold inputs.
- Trigger Input Signal ... It is a one shot input. (Only for the pulse trigger type)
Refer to the items in each chart.
In addition, the signal input holding time (data lead time) of this product is common to all signal inputs (except for the
Mode Switch).
Data lead time is 60 milliseconds.
7.1. Basic Signal Input Time Chart
If an input signal status is maintained by the data lead time indicated for this product, the input status is decided inside
the product.
60ms 60ms
Input Signal
Inside Product
Recognized as ON during
this period.
Turns ON during this period.
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7.2. Trigger Input Signal Time Chart
Unlike other inputs, the trigger input in the "Smart Mode" turns into a one shot input.As the time in detection rises, and is
maintained, the next detection is not recogniz ed.
60ms 60ms
120ms
Trigger Signal
Inside Product
Recognized as one trigger input. If the trigger has not been OFF once,
an input will not be recognized.
The trigger input should be two 60ms inputs.