User's Manual

TBox Installation and Operating Manual A
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Issue A
3 INSTALLATION
This section explains how to install, interconnect and set up the system.
3.1 MOUNTING AND ALIGNMENT
The TBox Sensor Unit is intended to be floor mounted, using the mounting bracket and
accessories supplied. The Unit should be installed on a hard, level horizontal surface.
The Sensor is fastened to the surface by means of the mounting rod attached to the
mounting bracket on the rear of the Sensor Unit.
While the rod must be anchored using an appropriately secure anchor or pivot, the
Sensor body must be free-standing on the floor surface, to enable it to be aligned and
pointed in the desired direction.
Once the Sensor has been anchored to the mounting rod, it must be roughly pointed in
the desired direction, being perpendicular to the front face of the Unit.
If necessary, corrections must be made to the mounting anchor/pivot as well as the
body of the Sensor Unit to ensure that it is level relative to the horizontal plane. Where
necessary, spacers may be placed under the sensor unit to eliminate uneven floor
characteristics. The integral bubble spirit level on the mounting block can be used to
verify the installation.
Once the sensor is aligned horizontally, the pointing direction must be finally adjusted,
ensuring that the pointing direction is to within ± 2 degrees of the desired direction.
Finally, secure the mounting rod anchor fasteners and mounting bracket bolts.
3.2 DATA CONNECTIONS
The data interface to the host computer is a balanced, asynchronous serial data
interface compliant with RS-422 standard specifications.
Identify the data interface connector (9 pin D-style) on the rear panel of the Sensor
Unit.
Attach the host computer to the Sensor Unit, using the supplied data interface cable.
3.3 SWITCHING ON
Identify the mains power connector (3 pole Powercon) on the rear panel.
Attach the mains power to the Sensor Unit, using the supplied mains power cable.
Ensure that the mains power supplies connected are correct (AC) and that the voltages
are to specification (100-240 Vac, 50/60Hz, 30VA).
Switch on the Sensor Unit.
The system is now ready for use.