○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ The automatic transducer zero setting is started by a limit switch as soon as the gauge head is receive and amplify the measurement signals of Vollmer traversed off the strip into its rear limit position. The gap between the transducer tips is closed The VMF 3/22 is an analog signal processor while the VM (strip thickness 0) and the VMF indicator sets itself to zero. First, the nominal size is manually entered into the VMF via from the mill control computer. Then the measurement is s If the gauge is traversed automatically, the A0 between measured value and nominal size. Depending o cycle can be started by pressing a button: interfaces and a number of additional functions available. T l traverse gauge head off strip selection of the numerous VMF features. l set measurement signal to zero l traverse gauge on strip Another option is a periodic operation. The A0- function is then started automatically after a pre- selected period of time. VMF 3/22 VMF 1000 transducer stroke ± 1000 µm ± 2000 µm works with ’92 LVDTs - z measurement range 1,6 mm 3,2 mm with sum measurement ± 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, selectable analog ± 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000, 3000, indicator ranges 300, 1000 µm 10000 µm - z digital indicator deviation from nominal size
analog outputs 2 1
RS 232 - 2
’spike’ elimination - -
transducer value check - -
AS automatic symmetry - z adjustment ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ A0, automatic zero (z) z setting zero point correction z - (meas./ref. function) (instantaneous)
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ statistic - z with print function
remote control input - z
semi-automatic - (z) calibration digital I/O level - - optocoupled Statistics The digital VMF 1000 and 2000 measurement ampli- I/O test - - fiers include several important statistic features, such as mean value, range and cpk (only in the VMF 2000). transducer signals can A statistics report can be printed via the amplifier’s - z be viewed separately RS232 interface. (l) = with limitations ent Amplifiers r measurement transducers.
MF 1000 and the VMF 2000 are full digital units.
a a thumb wheel switch or automatically transferred
started and the analog indicator shows the deviation on the application there are more indications, data The tables below and on the following page show a
VMF 2000 ± 2000 µm measurement range 1,6 mm z (0.060") resp. 3,2 mm (0.125") without mechanical 3,2 mm transducer adjustment ± 1, 3, 10, 30, 100, 300, 1000, 3000, 10000 µm z PHDVYDOXHRUGHYLD WLRQIURPQRPLQDO connectors for recorder, remote 3 indicator, V-Graph, control ...
z Application example: VMF 2000 with nominal size ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
automatic thickness control selector in an own, small electronic cabinet.
plausibility check of meas. Values. z Required for automatic control available in connection with ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 'Spike' Eliminator z ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
HWST and / or PLC ‘Spikes’ are sudden measurement signal peaks
which are not caused by strip thickness varia- z zero setting of the transducers tions. They are the result of extreme strip vibra- tion or of mechanical impact, such as shears. The z ‘Spike’ Eliminator filters out such peaks. (in selectable required for tandem gauges steps) A ‘Spike’ Eliminator is absolutely necessary when statistic measurement data the signal is fed into an automatic quick reaction z evaluation with direct protocol control, such as position control, mass flow con- printout from the VMF trol or feed forward control. z
z ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ AS: Automatic z Symmetry Adjustment If measuring in sum, the set of two transducers requires regular symme- service function to check inputs z try adjustment. If the gauge is equipped and force output values with AS, symmetry adjustment is per- formed by pressing a button. Without z service function AS, the transducer tips need to be moved up and down manually. VMF VMF VMF 3/22 1000 2000 I/O 1. RS 232 - z z communication to printer and PC I/O 2. RS 232 - (z) z O 1st analog output z z z measurement data transfer e.g. to O 2nd analog output z - z recorder, V-Graph, automatic O 3rd analog output - - z controlling, remote indicator
01/01 in / output of nominal size I/O - - z or output of measurement value read in I - z z upper and lower tolerance limit remote control for statistic functions
Subject to change without prior notice
I print / delete statistic - z z I read in value - z z out of tolerance remote indicator on control desk; VMF O - z z (status of the indicator lights) 2000 features a 24V classifier contact remove nominal value and internal O (z) z z A0 function zero setting, set indicator to zero e.g. a single range input at operator’s desk for all gauges on the mill; range I select analog indicator range z z z dependent on tolerance limits; external setting possible etc. O selected indicator range (status) z z z I start symmetry adjustment - z z transducer symmetry adjustment, symmetry adjustment sucessfully O - z z external operation possible performed and finished O ’spike’eliminator - - z O ’spike’ elimination error - - z ’spike’ elimination I reset ’spike’ elimination - - z I switch on transducer value check - - z (l) = with limitations
plausibility check of O transducer value check - - z transducer measurement data O error transducer value check - - z I start meas-/ref function - - z adjustment to tandem gauge, O meas-/ref sucessful - - z selectable step by step regulation O meas-/ref error - - z
