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30 Mechanical Installation AccuLazr
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AL5010 Product Line Manuals
Mounting the Trigger Photoeye
The standard photoeye works by bouncing a light beam off a reflector and
detecting when something breaks the path of light. In order for photoeyes to
work properly, make sure the following things are done when mounting the
trigger photoeye option:
 Mount trigger and reflector so the reader’s scan beam does not strike
either of them.
 Mount a reflector directly opposite the photoeye on the other side of the
conveyor.
 Install the reflector within the operating range of the trigger photoeye.
 The photoeye must be mounted so the light exit window is perpendicular
to the conveyor, facing the reflector.
 The reflector must be mounted perpendicular to the conveyor, facing the
photoeye.
 Secure the photoeye and reflector to the mounting brackets with the
hardware provided.
IMPORTANT: The trigger photoeye’s beam (between photoeye and
reflector) must be blocked by a package before the barcode is in position
for scanning. The trigger signal should remain active while the symbol is
being scanned. This does NOT apply to tracking applications.
NOTE: The Trigger Photoeye can also be used in a Start/End Trigger
application as the Start Trigger Photoeye. In this instance, an End Trigger
Photoeye Kit (with DC input module) is also required. An End Trigger
photoeye can only be used with an Enhanced Interface Module.
Accu-Sort Systems, Inc. 03-AL5010_Mechanical_Installation_R20.doc