MyProx User Guide Table of Contents
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1. a competitive sensor configuration This software application will allow you to do just that and a whole lot more Using this Guide This user guide provides detailed instructions for installing the software programming your MyProx sensor and troubleshooting software issues Chapter 2 Getting Started reviews the steps for installing MyProx and attaching a Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 device Chapter 3 Programming MyProx will cover the three programming methods Configure Clone and Teach Advanced programming features such as cloning from the cross reference database will also be explained in this chapter Chapter 4 Troubleshooting provides a detailed list of frequently asked questions and contact information for additional support if needed Chapter 5 Glossary explains common sensing terminology Underlined text indicates a definition of the term is available within the glossary Page 2 www meyle de MyProx User Guide MyProx Overview The MyProx family of sensors is unlike any other inductive proximity sensor on the market Beyond its advanced built in features such as extended sensing rang the MyProx boasts the most extensive set of programmable features ever introduced in a tubular inductive proximity sensor And with MyProx and a Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 you can quickly and easily customize a sensor to your specific application even if it s a p2. A sensor file also known as an ipx2 file can be used as a clone destination Simply select Sensor File as the clone destination A new window will appear Specify where you would prefer to place the file on your computer and click the Save button Upon programming the source data will be written to the sensor file at the location specified Once a sensor file has been created it can be used as any other file You can archive it on your computer send it to a coworker as an email attachment and so on save as as Y e aae Save in My Documents My Network P File name z Cancel A Save as type Sensor Files ipx2 Selecting Database Entry as Clone Destination By default all cloning operations are saved as an entry into the Cross Reference Database To change this option see Customizing MyProx in Chapter 2 When you perform a cloning operation the database entry window will appear Here you enter information for your custom sensor configuration To save the configuration to the database you must specify a unique Catalog Number sensor x Catalog Number a Serial Cia Comment 1 MyProx AC 30mm Shielded Comment 2 Channel 1 Output is Normally Open Channel 1 Comment 3 fevic aionsoR3SjN O Number 1 pl Number 2 bp PpP a Number 3 Programmed by John Doe Label Text Cancel P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Using the Teach Screen The Teach method of programming
3. Follow the on screen instructions to install the software Page 3 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Once the software has been installed connect the Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 to your computer by following the steps on the next page P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Connecting the Tray Programmer E59TP1 To connect the Tray Programmer E59TP1 to your computer follow the steps below 1 Ensure MyProx has been installed Look for the icon on the Desktop or Start Menu 2 Power the Tray Programmer E59TP1 using the included AC Adapter 3 Plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the Tray Programmer E59TP1 4 Plug the flat end of the USB cable into the computer s USB port 5 The Tray Programmer E59TP1 should be automatically detected by Windows If the device is not automatically detected ensure the station is powered An active red LED should be visible from the back of the unit Next confirm both sides of the USB cable are securely connected If problems persist skip to the troubleshooting section in Chapter 4 6 Launch the MyProx by clicking the icon on the Desktop or from the Start Menu Using the Tray Programmer E59TP1 After the Tray Programmer E59TP1 is properly connected to your computer screw on the mating AC or DC Micro Mini or Cable Connector to the sensor as pictured below IMD Page 4 www meyle de MyProx User Guide
4. Next firmly push the sensor into a station receptacle The four receptacles on the Tray Programmer face accept MyProx sensors ranging from 12 to 30 millimeters in diameter Ensure the sensor face is touching the base of the station cup For larger diameter sensors it may be required to unscrew the mounting nuts to completely fit the sensor into the receptacle Once the sensor is positioned inside the receptacle plug the male end of the sensor connector into the adjacent outlet as pictured below P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Connecting the Remote Programmer E59RP 1 To connect the Remote Programmer E59RP1 to your computer follow the steps below 1 Ensure MyProx has been installed Look for the icon on the Desktop or Start Menu 2 Plug the Remote Programmer E59RP1 into an available serial port on your computer Most desktop and laptop computers include serial connectors on the back but if your computer does not include this port Serial DB9 to USB adapters are available at computer retail outlets 3 Launch MyProx by clicking the icon on the Desktop or from the Start Menu 4 If the computer does not appear to recognize the Remote Programmer E59RP1 skip to Chapter 4 Troublshooting Using the Remote Programmer E59RP1 After the Remote Programmer E59RP1 is connected to your computer affix the circular end of the device onto the face of the sensor Notice that it will adhere magnetically to the face of the s
5. conflicting application may already be using the COM port Some examples are PDAs and other devices Close all conflicting applications such as HotSync for PDAs and restart MyProx Second all available COM ports may have been previously disabled in the Windows Device Manager To correct this problem open the Windows Device Manager and select Ports from the list of devices Select one of the COM ports shown and enable it Lastly if your laptop includes an IRDA port it may prevent use of the serial port To correct this problem go to the Windows Device Manager and disable the IRDA Port located under the Infrared Devices category Then enable the COM ports under the Ports category It may be necessary to restart the computer for these changes to take effect P51684 Rev 1 e MEYLE MyProx User Guide When click the Configure tab cannot modify the What is an IPX or IPX2 file sensor even though it is properly connected Why do all the controls appear to be disabled These files contain sensor configurations that have been exported from MyProx or previous versions You may be in Maintenance Mode which restricts use of the Configure screen From the toolbar select View gt Mode gt Supervisor to gain full access to software features Why are certain configuration options not selectable within the configure screen The standard MyProx lacks advanced programming features such as Output Delay and Speed Detection Certain ve
6. reprogram your Operate Point and Release Point so that the Operate Point is the closest point to the sensor face l used the teach mode to program band sensing but it does not appear to work The Near Operate Point was set further from the sensor face than the Far Operate Point To solve this problem reprogram your MyProx sensor with the Near Page 14 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Operate Point closer than the Far Operate Point What does the blinking LED mean on the sensor When the LED blinks consistently on the tail piece of the sensor it is currently in linked mode When it blinks twice the sensor has been successfully programmed When it blinks four times no target was acquired during the teach operation recalibrated the maximum sensing range on my sensor but the range is nowhere near the rated maximum The Recalibrate Maximum Range Teach command instructs the sensor to re learn its target free magnetic field If any metal or even the Remote Programmer E59RP1 face interfered with this measurement during the recalibration process the sensor would not have been taught the true target free field To correct this simply redo Recalibrate Maximum Range making sure to remove all metallic objects that could be within range up to three times the rated sensing range Why do receive a COM port error when attempting establish connection with the sensor This error could indicate one of three problems First a
7. Delay Release Point Page 16 MyProx User Guide A setting where the sensor detects upon power up whether to provide a Sinking NPN or Sourcing PNP output The ability of a sensor to laterally sensing in a band or zone A one at a time programming method which allows for the highest level of customization The ability of a sensor to read another sensor s configuration and change its operation accordingly A built in feature of the MyProx which allows cloning sensor configurations to and from the database A user made list created to store favorite sensor configurations In band sensing mode the maximum distance at which the sensor changes state Material composed of iron or which contains iron The difference between operate point where target is detected and release point where target is no longer detected A restricted software profile where the Configure programming method is disabled The ability of a sensor to ignore unwanted conducted or radiated electrical signals The magnitude of this noise signal is measured in terms of volts per meter V m over a wide range of frequencies likely to be encountered by the device under use The closed condition of the sensor contact when the target is not sensed The open condition of the sensor contact when the target is not sensed A time delay usually measured in milliseconds when going from an active state to an inactive state The distance from the sensor face at
8. band or inside of the band the sensor will remain in an inactive state Band sensing can be enabled by checking the Enable Band Sensing checkbox in the Modify Sensing Range portion of the Configure screen Change Response Time and Noise Immunity Response Time is defined as the total time needed for a sensor to translate a change in operating condition into a corresponding change in output status Noise Immunity is the ability of a sensor to ignore unwanted conducted or radiated electrical signals Both are related as response time is decreased noise immunity increases While the MyProx has inherently high noise immunity there may be some applications where very high noise immunity is needed To modify this setting simply move the slider up or down As you change settings the new noise immunity and response time information is displayed If you have two MyProx sensors positioned in close proximity the two sensors may interfere with one another In the event this occurs choose a setting where Side by Side is enabled This will enhanced the sensor s targeting algorithm and prevent signal collisions from neighboring MyProx sensors Response time also has an effect on speed detection as explained in the Enabling Speed Detection section Enabling Output Delay An advanced feature of the MyProx Cloning sensor is its ability to delay a change in output known as Output Delay There are two ways the sensor can delay its output ch
9. can only be used with the Remote Programmer E59RP1 and allows you to customize sensing range background metal rejection and more while the sensor is in its final application The Tray Programmer E59TP1 does not have this functionality However you can teach a sensor while in its application environment and then clone it to the database or other MyProx sensors using the Tray Programmer MyProx 2 5 4 File View Program Tools Help Getting Started Configure Clone Teach Help Step 1 Select Sensor to Modify gt Remote Programmer MyProx DC 30mm Unshielded y Step 2 Select Teach Mode Teach Sensing Range Teach Position Sensing and Hysteresis Teach Band Sensing Teach Background Rejection Recalibrate Maximum Range Ready mm COMI coms Page 11 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Follow the below steps to perform a teach operation 1 Place the MyProx sensor in its final operating environment 2 Connect an MyProx sensor to your computer using a Remote Programmer E59RP1 3 Open MyProx and click on the Teach tab 4 Select the MyProx sensor you wish to teach from the drop down menu Once the sensor configuration has been loaded the teach buttons will become enabled 5 Click on the Teach Mode button that corresponds to the programming action your require To program sensing range based on target location relative to the sensor click Teach Sensing Range and Hysteresis To t
10. click the Start Cloning button to begin the cloning process um comi coms The first step in the cloning process is selecting the sensor data source You can select from three different clone data sources listed and explained below Selecting Sensor as Clone Source If you have an MyProx sensor connected to your computer through a Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 you can use this sensor as a data source When selected as the source the configuration will be read from the sensor and applied to the destination upon programming To select the sensor as the clone source pick it from the list of available sources in the left hand column Selecting Sensor File as Clone Source A sensor file also known as an ipx2 file can also be used as a clone data source Simply select Sensor File as the clone source A new window will appear Specify the location of the existing sensor file on your computer and click the Open button If you do not have a sensor file see the next section for creating one E a z 0am Look in E My Documents History Desktop My Computer E My Network P File name 2 x Sensor Files ipx2 fd Cancel Files of type Selecting Database Entry as Clone Source A Cross Reference Database entry can be used as a clone source This database holds about 5 000 competitive model configurations Upon selecting Cross Reference Dat
11. which the target is detected A time delay usually measured in milliseconds when going from an inactive state to an active state A delay usually measured in milliseconds between a change in the sensor s output The point at which the target is beyond the detection range of the sensor or the point at which the sensor was programmed to return to an inactive state www meyle de P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Remote Programmer Response Time Sensing Range Shielded Side by Side Speed Detection Supervisor Mode Teach Tray Programmer once Unshielded Page 17 MyProx User Guide An MyProx accessory which connects an MyProx sensor to a computer or laptop The total time needed for a sensor to translate a change in operating condition in to a corresponding change in output status The distance from a sensor to the target or a programmed point at which the sensor will activate A sensor which is fully embeddable A special Response Time and Noise Immunity mode that activates An advanced feature of the MyProx Cloning Sensor which allows it to detect changes in the time between targets An unrestricted profile within the software that allows for full programming functionality A programming mode whereby a sensor is programmed while in its final application environment thus requiring use of a Remote Programmer An MyProx accessory that allows for up to four MyProx sensors to be programmed at when used in conju
12. E59ACMINI and E59CBL Two replacement pieces are included per package P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Why can t I program any teach functions using the Tray Programmer E59TP1 The teach function requires that the MyProx sensor be installed in its final operating environment for programming to be successful However a sensor can be programmed in the application and then saved to the Cross Reference Database or a Sensor File From there it can be used as a clone source What if need a replacement power transformer for the Tray Programmer E59TP1 Meyle does not provide replacement power transformers at this time Please consult your local electronics retailer for replacement Why is the output type incorrect when programmed it for Auto Configuration When output type is programmed as Auto Configuration the sensor will automatically configure its output at startup based on the polarity of the load Power has to be cycled to the sensor after programming for Auto Configuration to take effect If the sensor s output is wired in series with another switching device Auto Configuration may fail because the sensor will not be able to sense load polarity when other devices are open In this case manual output selection is recommended l used the teach mode to program a new sensing range but it appears the sensor is operating in band sensing mode The Operate Point was set further than the release point To solve this problem
13. O MEYLE MyProx User Guide MyProx User Guide Table of Contents INTOdUCION iio ra ee kana E A O A A a e tee Wad 2 Using this Guid lt eVrnia it A A GEN Meehan ad a 2h 2 MyProx OVENMIEW 0d a AAA A 2 Getting Started a u dia id yee ohn A A a eee 3 System Requirements A A a a oe 3 Installing MYPrOX sars io na ps AR A Rea iS 3 Connecting the Tray Programmer E59TP1 oooocco ee eee nett eee eee nnaes 4 Using the Tray Programmer ESOTP1 occoccccc eee eee erence eens 4 Connecting the Remote Programmer E59RP1 000 enn een etna 5 Using the Remote Programmer E59RP1 0 cece eee eee eee eee eens 5 CUSTOMIZING MyPTOxX asic ne das apa ye o a da Ashen ysl een ai ob ohh wena 5 Programming MYPrOX ssc code goa aleve ca cece a SE Ged She Bod ode Bld Pad deed Sed ea a Bohan 7 Using the Configure Screen 2 2 5 0 cee eee a Cede ee ee oe 7 Choosing the Sensor mic io ee hee ee RE ld Re ee eee hal bow we wa KDN ewe aS 7 Changing OutputType lt lt ee eee nen een ene 7 Changing Output Mode 0 0 7 Changing Sensing Range eoccii rest eee dire A A RR 7 Enabling Band Sensing siii iii ici e A Pwd ee le A ed 8 Changing ResponseTime and Noise Immunity 000 e eee eee 8 Enabling Output Delays esre gue wale ace a ghee garde a ORs ade a ae 8 Enabling Speed Detection os 272s dss ie serrit a A toes ew twee Bede A deed ek 8 Programming Your ChanGes so cia eae ale oe ees We a ele ola RS ew ae ad 8 Using the Clo
14. Output NPN or Sourcing Output PNP Depending on your application you may want to manually configure the Output Type To change this setting simply select the radio button that corresponds to your preference or click the image to cycle through the selections If you have a dual output MyProx Cloning sensor you will be unable to choose Auto Configuration as both outputs must be assigned to NPN or PNP If you have an AC MyProx you will not be able to manipulate output type Changing Output Mode To change the condition of the sensor contact when the target is not sensed choose either Normally Open or Normally Closed To change this setting simply select the radio button that corresponds to your preference or click the image to cycle through the selections Changing Sensing Range A powerful feature of the MyProx is the ability to change Sensing Range down to a tenth of a millimeter To do this simly enter a new number for Operate Point the point at where a target is detected and Release Point the point at where the target is beyond the detected range You can also manipulate the arrow controls to change the sensing range by a tenth of a millimeter in either direction P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Enabling Band Sensing Band Sensing allows for the MyProx to detect an object within a specified zone or band The MyProx will activate when the target passes through the zone axially Should the object be outside of the
15. abase as the source a new database window will appear Here you can browse among competitive sensors and quickly identify a particular sensor configuration using the Advanced Filters To filter simply choose which field you would like to search and then enter the search criteria in the corresponding field below The results will be filtered in real time Once you have found the appropriate sensor listing select it by clicking on the listing itself and click the OK button Your configuration will then be loaded as clone source lt mx Date save Ni 4 M12 AD4X 8 19 2005 Ni4 M12 AD4X H1141 8 19 2005 Bi10 M30 AD4 8 19 2005 8 19 2005 Custom Senso oltType Manufacturer Catalog Number Turck oc Turck Turck Dc Turck Turck oc Turck Dc Turck DC Turck Dc Turck DC Turck BiLO M3DE AD4X 8 19 2005 BILO M3DE AD4X H1 141 8 19 2005 Bi 1 5 GO8M AD6X 8 19 2005 Bi 1 5 G08M AD6X H1341 8 19 2005 Bl 2 M12 AD4X 8 19 2005 pc Turck Dc Turck DC Turck Bi m 141 enoro El gt Advanced Fiters Manufacturer 2 a z CA Select sensor configuration From custom list T Display List New y Select item y Ea Cancel 4 Page 9 www meyle de MEYLE gt To speed up the process of selecting a sensor for cloning you may find it convenient to create a Custom Sensors List To create a custom list select Custom Sensors Lists from the Tools drop down menu Click
16. ange when going from an inactive state to an active state On Delay and when going from an activated state to an inactive state Off Delay To enable delay you must first check the box that Page 8 www meyle de MyProx User Guide corresponds to the type of delay on or off you require Once you have chosen the delay the numeric field to the right will become active and you can increase or decrease the setting as needed Enabling Speed Detection Speed Detection another advanced feature found only in the MyProx Cloning sensor allows for the sensor to detect changes in time between targets Enabling an Over Speed of 100 milliseconds for example will activate the sensor when the time between targets drops below 100 milliseconds thus happening more frequently Likewise enabling Under Speed of 100 milliseconds will activate the sensor when the time between targets becomes greater than 100 milliseconds thus occurring less frequently To enable speed detection first check the box that corresponds to the type of speed detection over or under you require Once you have chosen the type of speed detection the numeric field to the right will become active You can then increase or decrease the setting as needed Consult Chapter 4 Troubleshooting if you have problems enabling speed detection A minimum time will be loaded into the time selection window once speed detection has been enabled This minimum time is b
17. articularly tough one For more information on MyProx features and specifications visit www meyle de P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will walk you through installing the MyProx and connection devices such as the Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 needed to attach the MyProx sensor to your computer System Requirements Before installing MyProx verify your computer and its software confirm to the following system requirements and recommendations e Windows 98 2000 XP operating system e Intel Pentium II processor or better e 128 MB RAM minimum e 300 MB available hard disk space e Serial or USB port for sensor communication e SVGA color monitor recommended Installing MyProx This section describes how to install MyProx E59SW1 and start the application for the first time Before you begin verify your computer meets the system requirements listed above To install MyProx from a CD ROM 1 Uninstall any previous installation of the software before attempting to install MyProx Uninstalling will not remove any sensor database entries 2 Insert the MyProx compact disc into your computer s disc drive 3 Once the disc has been inserted the installer will automatically launch the setup program If this does not start automatically go to the Start Menu then click Run Then type D setup exe where D is the drive letter of your CD ROM 4
18. ased on the sensor s maximum repetition rate High noise immunity in conjunction with speed detection will greatly add to the minimum time allowed and should only be used for very slow moving targets Programming Your Changes Once you have properly configured the sensor you must click the Program button at the bottom of the screen to save your changes to the sensor If you customize a sensor but would like to revert back to the sensor s default out of box configuration click the Restore Defaults button located next to the Program button P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt MyProx User Guide Using the Clone Screen The Clone programming method allows you to batch program up to four sensors at a time when using the Tray Programmer and program from database entries or sensor files To perform a clone operation you must first select both a source and a destination HMyProx v2 5 4 E File view Program Tools Help lola Getting Started Configure Clone teach Help Use the clone feature to copy the attributes of one sensor to another You may also copy to and from a sensor file or cross reference database entry Step 1 Select Source Step 2 Select Destination 7 C Remote Programmer TF Remote Programmer C Sensor File ipx2 JP Sensor File ipx2 Cross Reference Database I Cross Reference Database Step 3 Clone Data Once you have selected a cloning source and destination
19. e Immunity Medium Hoh Side by side Enabled Max Samples Second 50 al Low Optimized For high noise environments of greater than 20v L1 Enable when neighboring sensors are within 40 E L2 e a aae Step 6 Output On Off Delay 5tep 2 Modify Output Type NPN Sinking Step 3 Modify Output Mode Normally Open On Delay El ms Normally Closed I Off Delay H ms Step 4 Modify Sensing Range gt Step 7 Over Under Speed Detection I Enable Band Sensing M over 1008 fH ms 1 008sec 59 5rpm Operate Point 10 E Release Point 1 f 103 0 ee T Under 1008 1016 E ms 1 008sec 59 5rpm Step 8 Program Sensor 2 EA Program Restore Defaults Print Label Ready um comi coms Choosing the Sensor Most of the controls on the Configure screen will be disabled until you have first selected the sensor you wish to modify First pick the sensor from the drop down menu at the top left of the screen Once the sensor has been chosen sensor configuration controls will become enabled If you do not see any sensors listed you may want to refer to Chapter 2 and ensure your sensor is properly connected to your computer Page 7 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Changing Output Type By default DC versions of MyProx sensors come with Auto Configuration enabled This means the sensor will automatically detect on power up whether to provide a Sinking
20. e sensor you can increase the range as needed By increasing the range the program may take longer to launch as it must first scan all ports for programming devices Custom Sensor List The Custom Sensors List feature allows users to maintain their own list of favorite sensors or custom configured sensors These custom lists can be created by clicking on the Cross Reference Database entry under the Tools menu You can select a custom list as a clone source by clicking the Cross Reference Database button on the Clone screen and picking your custom list entry at the bottom of the window More detail on Custom Sensor Lists is available on Page 10 This particular option specifies which custom list will be selected by default P51684 Rev 1 www meyle de MEYLE gt Chapter 3 Programming MyProx There are essentially three different methods to programming your MyProx sensor Configure Clone and Teach All three programming methods will be discussed in detail in this section Using the Configure Screen The Configure method can be used to program sensors one at a time and allows for the highest level of customization Follow the below steps to program an MyProx sensor using the configure method MyProx 2 5 4 File View Program Tools Help ola Getting Started Configure clone Teach Help Step 1 Select Sensor to Modify step 5 Response Time Noise Immunity ox AC 12mm Unshielde Ji Ka P Nois
21. each the sensor to ignore peripheral metal objects click Teach Background Rejection To reset the maximum range of the sensor if it has been previously modified click Recalibrate Maximum Range 6 Follow the step by step process to finalize each teach operation P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions as well as contact information to request technical support if needed Frequently Asked Questions Below is a listing of frequently asked questions organized by category Installation Related What should do if an error message appears during installation indicating the drive is write protected or do not have permission to install the software How do l uninstall MyProx Where is the location of driver files needed for installation on my Windows NT4 machine What shall do if receive a Windows Logo Certification warning during installation Remote Programmer E59RP1 Related When using the Remote Programmer E59RP1 does it matter which side of the device place on the face of the sensor What if do not have a serial port on my computer to plug in the Remote Programmer E59RP1 Tray Programmer E59TP1 Related How do power the Tray Programmer E59TP1 What do the blinking LEDs mean on the Tray Programmer E59TP1 What is the red square button in the lower left hand side of the Tray Programmer E59TP1 Ho
22. ensor Observe the status indicators at the bottom of each programming screen This will indicate when the link between the MyProx sensor and computer has been established When the software has been launched you will see these indicators at the bottom right of the program window Color Description Dark green No data is being sent to the Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 Light green Data is being sent from the computer to the Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 Dark red No data is being received by the computer Light red Data is being received by the computer Page 5 www meyle de MyProx User Guide MyProx sensors also indicate a linked status when the output LED pulsates rapidly Customizing MyProx The default settings within the MyProx software will be sufficient to meet the needs of most users However you may want to further customize the settings to fit your personal preferences The Options window accessible from the Tools gt Options toolbar allows you to do just that x Printer Settings Report Printer Label Printer y Startup Access Mode C Maintenance Supervisor Setup Password m Tray Clone Button Action verifications Nothing y IV Display Exit Verification J Enable sounds IV Show Tips Select database item Database IV Automatically Save Cloned Sensors to Database Locat
23. ion c Program Files Meyle MyProx Programming Software TrayProgrammer mdb T COM port scan Custom Sensor List E Display List New zj Apply Startup Access Mode For security and tracking functionality the software includes two access modes The first Supervisor Mode is set by default and allows users to access all features of the program unrestricted The second Maintenance Mode restricts the user to Cloning Users with this restriction will not be able to program a sensor using the Configure method Printer Settings This is where printers are chosen for reports and labels P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt MyProx User Guide Tray Clone Button Action This option only applies to those who are using the Tray Programmer E59TP1 The red button at the bottom left of the E59TP1 can be programmed to fit your needs By selecting Nothing the button will remain inactive By choosing Clone Station 1 to 2 the sensor in Station 1 bottom left will be cloned to the sensor in Station 2 bottom right By selecting Clone Station 1 to Other Stations the sensor in Station 1 will be cloned to all other stations By choosing Clone Database to All Stations the selected database entry will be cloned to all stations This action will not work unless a database source has already been selected Verifications Selected by default Display Exit Verification will launch a confirmation window upon p
24. nction with the MyProx A sensor typically not embeddable unless a clearance area is provided or the sensor is programmed to ignore side metal www meyle de P51684 Rev 1
25. ne Screen 1 6c cc ee eee eee eee eee ee eee teen eens 9 Selecting Sensor as Clone Source 1 eee TE een n teens 9 Selecting Sensor File as Clone Source u nan ccc eee eee eee ete nena 9 Selecting Database Entry as Clone Source 0c eee nee teen nnn 9 Selecting Sensor as Clone Destination 0 0 0 ccc ene nent nets 10 Selecting Sensor File as Clone Destination 0000 ccc anaana 10 Selecting Database Entry as Clone Source 0 ccc nent eee eens 10 Programming Your Changes 24 sans os ceede poe eek Ree to ooh eee ee 10 Using the Teach Screen 11 Troubleshoot ges ia siena npani cee xaos tan ey dae bee de hve vale dhe wae ee ea arate Al o A 12 Frequently Asked Q estions ptecsecsi geo sce eae ee Oe e dad Be See et Dee ee eee ea 12 Getting Helpwis ch wae A SMe ol a Pawel Mal ee Bee ie bere Reale Sets 15 GOSSA sic a ii a a a ath bow dll al ae 16 Page 1 www meyle de P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the MyProx sensor and software This guide will introduce you to the MyProx family of products including MyProx software a powerful tool for customizing MyProx sensors Programming the MyProx has never been easier From the factory the MyProx sensor has been programmed to meet the needs of most standard applications However in many cases it may be preferable to customize the characteristics of the sensor enable advanced sensing features or clone an MyProx from
26. puters are designed without a serial port However these computers will usually have at least one USB port In this case Serial DB9 to USB adapters are available at computer retail outlets How do power the Tray Programmer E59TP1 TheTray Programmer is powered by an included AC Adapter You can confirm the unit is powered by verifying an active LED on the back panel If the unit is powered but not establishing a connection with the computer verify your USB cable is securely plugged into both ends Once the device has been connected launch MyProx and the device should be detected by the software Detection will occur when the four LED indicators on the Tray Programmer face power green What do the blinking LEDs mean on the Tray Programmer E59TP1 A solid green LED indicates the sensor is ready for programming A blinking green LED indicates the sensor has finished programming A blinking red LED indicates the sensor is being programmed What is the red square button in the lower left hand side of the Tray Programmer E59TP1 By default this button will do nothing However within the software you can specify a new default action by going into the Tools gt Options menu See Chapter 2 for more details on customizing your software How do obtain more connector power cables for the Tray Programmer E59TP1 Contact Meyle to order additional Micro AC or DC Connector Cables Catalog numbers are ES9DCMICRO E59ACMICRO
27. rogram exit This prevents accidental shutdown of the application The Enable Sounds option activated in program sounds for actions like cloning success and failure These sounds can be customized by going to the Sounds and Multimedia Control Panel End MyProx i Would you like to exit this programming session Yes No IV Show this dialog next time Database As a tracking feature cloned sensors are automatically saved to the database by default To disable this feature uncheck Automatically Save Cloned Sensors to Database The Cross Reference Database which holds all cross reference sensor configurations along with any user created configurations is installed in the program directory If the database file is moved elsewhere the new location will need to be specified for database functionality to work To specify the new location of Page 6 the database click the button and select the new database location With new versions of the software we may expand the cross reference database to include new models To simplify updating the software it is recommended to keep the database in the program directory COM Port Scan The software uses your computer s COM ports to transfer data between the sensor and computer The ports chosen to pass data depend on your computer configuration but the port range is usually one through six However if you are experiencing problems communicating with th
28. rsion of MyProx such as AC sensors are not capable of Auto Configuration outputs Why can t I clone my MyProx sensor Only the MyProx Cloning Sensor may be programmed from the Clone screen To verify your MyProx Cloning sensor look for a part number starting with E59 M If you sensor s part number starts with E59 F this is a standard MyProx without the cloning functionality How do clone from a competitive sensor You cannot use the programming station to pull characteristics from a non MyProx sensor However you can select competitive catalog numbers from the Cross Reference Database Furthermore you can use the Configure screen to customize an MyProx sensor to closely match a competitive model What is a Custom Sensor List A Custom Sensor List is a category grouping within the database By default the only Custom Sensor Lists are competitive brands But you can easily add and manage new custom lists by going to the toolbar and selecting Tools gt Custom Sensor Lists How do remove a Custom Sensor List Remove all configurations from the list and it will be removed automatically Page 15 www meyle de P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt Chapter 5 Glossary Auto Configuration Band Sensing Configure Clone Cross Reference Database Custom Sensor Lists Far Operate Point Ferrous Hysteresis Maintenance Mode Noise Immunity Normally Closed Normally Open Off Delay Operate Point On Delay Output
29. the Create New List button enter a unique list title and click OK Your new list will now become visible to the right of the screen To add a sensor to this newly created list simply move or copy a sensor configuration from another list by using the arrow buttons Remove all sensor configurations within a custom list to permanently delete it F Custom Sensors Lists Database List Maintenance Data Import Export Configuration List Maintenance Create New List List 1 Turck y List 2 New Ed ESIALS1 El ES9 M30C129D01 D1PP ESIALS16P oyes ES1ALS16PU ES1ALS2 Fees ES1ALS26P coors gt JESLALSZ6PU ESIALSS gt ES1ALSS6P JESLALSS6PU i ES1ALS6 gt 37 y ESLALTI ESIALTISP x The second step in the cloning process is specifying a clone destination The three clone destinations are listed and explained below Selecting Sensor as Clone Destination If you have an MyProx sensor connected to your computer through a Remote Programmer E59RP1 or Tray Programmer E59TP1 you can use this sensor as a clone destination When selected as the destination the source configuration will be written to the sensor upon programming To select a sensor as a destination simply click on the sensor entry in the right hand column If you are using a Tray Programmer you can select up to four sensors as a destination Page 10 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Selecting Sensor File as Clone Destination
30. w do obtain more connector power cables for the Tray Programmer E59TP1 Page 12 www meyle de MyProx User Guide Why can t program any teach functions using the Tray Programmer E59TP1 What if need a replacement power transformer for the Tray Programmer E59TP1 Sensor Related Why is the output type incorrect when programmed it for Auto Configuration used the teach mode to program a new sensing range but it appears the sensor is operating in band sensing mode used the teach mode to program band sensing but it does not appear to work What does the blinking LED mean on the sensor recalibrated the maximum sensing range on my sensor but the range is nowhere near the rated maximum Software Related Why do receive a COM port error when attempting establish connection with the sensor Why can t I click on the Configure tab It appears to be disabled Why are certain configuration options not selectable within the configure screen Why can t clone my MyProx sensor How do clone from a competitive sensor What is a Custom Sensor List How do remove a Custom Sensor List What is an IPX or IPX2 file P51684 Rev 1 MEYLE gt What should do if an error message appears during installation indicating the drive is write protected or do not have permission to install the software Office computers often require administrative privileges to install new software Consult
31. your network administrator or IT Manager to install MyProx How do uninstall MyProx Go to the Start Menu locate the Meyle folder and click Uninstall MyProx Follow the instructions that appear on screen The uninstaller will remove the program files but your sensor database will remain Where is the location of driver files needed for installation on my Windows NT4 machine If you computer is running Windows NT4 installation will prompt you for the location of specific driver files needed for USB connectivity The requested driver files can be found on the MyProx compact disc At the prompt choose the drive letter that corresponds to your computer disc drive and click OK What shall do if receive a Windows Logo Certification warning during installation During installation you may receive a Windows Logo Certification Warning Disregard this message and click Continue Anyway This program has been developed for Windows 98 2000 XP and has undergone rigorous testing to ensure a quality product When using the Remote Programmer E59RP1 does it matter which side of the device place on the face of the sensor Both sides of the Remote Programmer E59RP1 provide equal signal strength However the machined side is physically designed to closely fit the MyProx face cap Page 13 www meyle de MyProx User Guide What if do not have a serial port on my computer to plug in the Remote Programmer E59RP1 Some com
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