Output and Mechanical Detail

Light/Dark switching is affected by the direction of label movement and the Output Polarity
connection. Output descriptions below are for web direction indicated in the illustration and are
reversed for web movement in the other direction.
User’s Guide
for the
LRD2100 and LRD2100C Label Sensors
Web Movement
Direction from
Lion Precision

Dark Switching Output Indicator*

Output Polarity = GND Outputs

Light Switching Output Indicator*

Output Polarity = +V
Outputs

*Some models label this indicator as “Edge”

5.50"
M4x.7
(x4) 140mm

1.00"
25.4mm 1.20"
0.20"
5.1mm 0.60" 30.5mm 0.60"
15.2mm 15.2mm

SE NSOR

Gap 0.03" 3.50"

0.76mm 89mm
(Adjustable) Throat Depth
Specifications
Voltage 11-28 V (reverse polarity protected)
Power supply
Current 50mA
on or off 20µs max
Response time
Switching Frequency 10kHz max
Output Current (sinking or sourcing) 150mA max (overload protected)
Lion Precision
Output PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking),
Switching output St. Paul, MN, USA
Dark or light switching
651-484-6544
Temperature Operating Range 40°F to 140°F (4°C to 60°C)
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Supply Inverse Polarity Protection
Protections
Switching output Short Circuit and Overload Protection
Document Number: M014-4660.026
Two-Year Warranty details at: www.lionprecision.com/warranty.html
Warnings: Adjusting the LRD2100
Sensor body is connected to Ground. The adjustments on the LRD2100 have a maximum of four (4) turns. If they are turned beyond the
end points, the adjustments will continue to turn without damaging the sensor, but no further
Sensors must not be attached to voltages in excess of 30VRMS or 60VDC
adjustment will occur.
All power must be off when installing the sensor.
Adjustments When First Installed On A Machine
Use of the equipment in any other manner may impair the safety and EMI protections of the
1. Remove all material from sensor.
equipment.
2. Set GAIN ADJUST to maximum by turning at least four (4) turns clockwise.
3. Set ZERO ADJUST
Turn the Zero adjustment to where the Zero light changes between On and Off. It’s not
LRD2100 Wiring important whether it is On or Off when completed, as long as it is close to where it changes.
Wire Connection Notes 4. It is recommended that you place a round black label (several are included with the sensor)
Color over the Zero adjustment to prevent unnecessary adjustment in the future.
Red
Red Vin (11-28V ) 50mA max. +11 to 28VDC 5. Set GAIN ADJUST to midpoint by turning two (2) turns counterclockwise
Black Ground Connected to NPN Load This setup will work with most labels and not require readjustment. The Zero may have to be
sensor body Green NPN Output adjusted again if the baseplate or spacer is ever replaced or removed.
150mA max.
Green NPN Output 150mA max. Blue
PNP Output
Blue PNP Output 150mA max. 150mA max. Adjustments When Label Stock Is Changed
PNP Load
Brown Output Polarity +V or Ground Usually None. The basic setting above (Gain at center of its range) will work for most labels.
Black
(light/dark See detail on Ground
Very small labels may require an increase in Gain.
switching) back Brown
Polarity Invert
If, and ONLY if, the new labels aren't being detected correctly, use this procedure:
Warning: Brown wire must be connected to +V 1. Re-Set the Gain to center of its range
or Ground for reliable operation.
a. Turn the Gain adjustment at least 4 full turns clockwise
b. Turn the Gain adjustment 2 turns counterclockwise
Run and see if the sensor works correctly. If it does, the Gain had been adjusted and needed to be
LRD2100C Wiring re-centered.
Wire Connection Notes 1 (Brown) If it still does not work correctly, then use this procedure to fine-tune the Gain setting
+11 to 28VDC
Color
NPN Load
1. Set Gain to Minimum by turning it 4 turns counterclockwise
1 (Brown) Vin (11-28V ) 50mA max.
2 (White) NPN Output 2. Move labels through the sensor and increase GAIN (turn clockwise) until the OUTPUT light
2 (White) NPN Output 150mA max. 150mA max.
("EDGE" on older models) just begins to flash.
4 (Black)
PNP Output If possible, it may be easier to create some slack in the web and just move one gap back-and-
3 (Blue) Ground Connected to 150mA max.
sensor body PNP Load forth through the sensor while adjusting.
4 (Black) PNP Output 150mA max. 3 (Blue) 3. Turn the Gain adjustment another half-turn clockwise.
Ground
5 (Gray) Output Polarity +V or Ground 5 (Gray) 4. If the sensor still doesn't detect labels reliably, you may have label materials that require an
Polarity Invert
(light/dark See detail on LRD6110 or LRD8200.
switching) back
Lights During Operation:
Warning: Gray wire (pin 5) must be connected to 2 1 The OUTPUT light (EDGE on older models) indicates the sensor output. It will be in one state (on or
Vin or Ground for reliable operation. off) during the label and the other state during the gap depending on the direction of the label
5 movement and the connection of the Polarity Invert wire (see next page for details).
3 4
The Zero light is for first-time setup only and is meaningless during operation.
Connector on rear of sensor
Notes:
See www.labelsensors.com for helpful information.
1) For best results, web should ride against sensor baseplate, not “float” in the gap.