ICL-6000

picture ICL-6000

Highlights

  • 6-channel opto sensor
  • Tailored to operate in car washes
  • Automatic power adjustment that compensates for external interferences, deterioration and misalignment
  • Permanent sensor-control
  • Push button with diagnostic
  • Analog output 0-10 V for testing purposes
  • Master/Slave operation
  • PNP switching output for each channel, 100 mA, short-circuit proof
  • Transmitter and receiver connections are short-circuit proof
  • Serial RS232-Interface for connection to a PC
  • Connections are pluggable
  • Mounting for DIN rail

Product Description

The ICL-6000 is a six-channel opto sensor which is specially tailored to operate in car washes. This device replaces six single-channel opto sensors with the advantage of no mutual interaction between each single channel. Four level settings are used for different installation situations in a car wash. The automatic operating mode provides a secure functionality that adjusts to external interferences, deterioration and misalignment of the sensors. The device has semiconductor outputs.

The device settings can be changed with the related software only. It is possible to program eight different basic settings which can be selected via DIP switch.

An integrated test button is used for determining sensor alignment and also reporting wire breakage. The alarm output displays if the sensors are too polluted.

The Master/Slave operation provides the possibility to synchronize two of the following amplifiers: ICL-2000, ICL-6000 and ICL-8000. That means that a system of two combined amplifiers works with 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 or even 16 totally independent channels.

Using the test input via an external connection, an automatic function test can be activated. The analog output may also be used for the alignment of the sensors.

One LED scale shows the switching status for each channel while another shows that the signal strength is sufficient. An alarm LED and alarm output acts as a contamination indicator and sensor breakdown signal. All connections use quick-connect plugs.

Technical Specifications

Number of channels

6

Multiplex-speed

26 ms

Range (using transmitter ITL combined with receiver IRH)

15 m (49 ft)

Range (using transmitter ITH combined with receiver IRH)

20 m (66 ft)

Range (using transmitter ITA combined with receiver IRH)

35 m (115 ft)

Operating modes

2 manual / 4 automatic

Transmit frequency

4 kHz

Switching outputs

24 V DC, 100 mA short-circuit proof

Response time

28 ms 1)

Alarm output

24 V DC, 100 mA short-circuit proof

Analog output

0...10 V

Test input

24 V DC

Interface

RS232 2)

Supply voltage

24 V DC ± 20%

1) The total response time during Master/Slave operation may be determined by adding together the single response times.
2) The RS232-Interface is exclusively suitable for the communication between the ICL-6000 and the software WinICL.

Ordering Information

Version

Order code

Plug connection

ICL-6000/24VDC

Downloads

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Datasheet German

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Datasheet English

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CAD Data

Suitable sensor heads

For use of these opto sensors in car wash applications the following sensor heads are recommended.