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3. Sensor Installation
● Installation on a DIN track ● Installation using the included
1) Align the hook on the bottom mounting bracket (AP-V41AW(P)).
Wire-saving Digital of the sensor to the DIN track
Pressure Sensor as shown below. Lower the sen-
sor in the direction indicated by
➁while pressing on the sensor
AP-V41AW(P)/V42AW(P) in the direction indicated by ➀.
2) When removing the sensor, lift
the sensor as shown in ➂ while
Instruction Manual pushing on the sensor in the di-
rection indicated by ➀.
3
M3 screws
Mode button
tor into the hole on the front of
Dust cover the amp unit. Insert until it
To remove the connector, de- clicks into place.
AP-V41AW(P) AP-V42AW(P) press the connector lock and
pull it out.
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■ Variable hysteresis mode (F-2)
6. Connection Diagram Two detection points may be user-configured, and hysteresis for both
Input/output circuit (AP-V41AW) Input/output circuit (AP-V42AW) may also be set.
Brown
12 to 24 VDC Control
output 1
Control output 1: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1. Turns OFF
protection circuit
Control Black
when pressure drops the selected hysteresis amount
protection circuit
Load 5 to 40 VDC
Overcurrent
output 1
Overcurrent
Black
Load 5 to 40 VDC
Main circuit
White
Main circuit
White
Load 5 to 40 VDC below P1.
Load 5 to 40 VDC Control
Control 0V output 2 Control output 2: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P2. Turns OFF
Blue output 2
Analog output/
0V
Input circuit Pink Zero shift input when pressure drops the selected hysteresis amount
Input/output Pink zero shift input: switchable
circuit below P2.
<Output 1> <Output 2>
Input/output circuit (AP-V41AWP) Input/output circuit (AP-V42AWP)
Brown 12 to 24 VDC
12 to 24 VDC P1 P2
protection circuit
protection circuit
Main circuit
output (1 to 5 V)
Main
circuit
Main
Pink Blue
Pink
0V
range.
*Control output 1 uses a hysteresis of 0.5% of F.S., while control out-
circuit
Main
Blue
put 2 uses a hysteresis of 0.
Short-circuit current AP-V41AW 5 mA max. Short-circuit current AP-V41AWP 5 mA max. <Output 1/Output 2>
AP-V42AW 1 mA max. AP-V42AWP 1 mA max.
Hi
7. Precautions for Safe Use
Lo
Follow these guidelines. Failure to do so may result in product damage.
CAUTION 0
of a common conduit may result in device malfunction. This detection mode is optimum for use in suction detection applica-
● Improper wiring may result in the device becoming excessively hot or tions.
in device damage. Recommended heads: AP-41/41M/44
● Sensor head connectors that have been pressure-connected once can-
Control output 1: Suction pressure detection.
not be used again. Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1.
■ Notice about CE marking
● Attach the ferrite core (OP-87505) if you extend a sensor head cable/
Control output 2: Detection and confirmation of vacuum burst pressure
amplifier power cable to 3 m or more to use. detection (or vacuum ultimate pressure).
(Attachment position: within 100 mm from the amplifier unit of a Turns ON when the pressure falls below setting P2.
power cable, Number of turns: 2) Zero shift: Shifts the zero point immediately after setting the zero
■ Other shift timer once zero shift input is received.
● Do not use this sensor with corrosive gasses or liquids.
● Do not insert objects such as wire into the pressure insertion area.
P1: Pressure setting for control output 1.
Doing so may result in the device failing to operate properly due to T1: Zero shift timer setting (ms)
damage to the pressure-sensitive elements. P2: Pressure setting for control output 2.
● Do not use sharp-tipped objects to press the setting keys.
*P2 is unrelated to zero shift and is always based on the current ambi-
ent pressure.
8. About Sensor Head Installation <Output 1> <Output 2> <Zero shift>
opening one of the pressure ports to atmospheric air. ■ Application mode 2 (A-2)
Take care not to bend the pressure ports. This mode is optimum for use in leak test applications.
Connect the “High” port to the high-pressure side of the
Recommended head: AP-43
system and the “Low” port to the low-pressure side.
Control output 1: Leak pressure detection.
Turns ON when pressure falls below setting P1.
9. Detection Mode Operation *Output only when zero shift input is ON.
■ General-purpose mode (F-1) Control output 2: Window comparator output for detection of fill pressure.
Turns OFF when pressure falls outside the range deter-
This mode allows the user to configure 2 detection points. mined by upper (HI) and lower (Lo) thresholds.
Control output 1: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P1. P1: Pressure setting for control output 1.
Control output 2: Turns ON when pressure exceeds setting P2. Hi: Upper threshold setting for control output 2.
<Output 1> <Output 2> Lo: Lower threshold setting for control output 2.
*The HI and Lo values are unrelated to zero shift and are always based
P2 on the current ambient pressure.
<Output 1> <Output 2>
P1
0
Hi
0 0 P1
● Window mode/F-3
N.O./N.C.
Control Control
output 1 output 2
N.O. N.O.
● Application mode 1/A-1 N.O. N.C.
N.C. N.O.
AP- N.C. N.C.
V42AW(P)
• N.O. = normal open.
only
● Application mode 2/A-2 • N.C. = normal close.
Analog/zero shift
Zero shift input
When Analog output
■ Two-point tuning (F-1/F-2) operating Chatter prevention
The sensor is made to detect the pressures when the target object is mode is Sets response time.
present and then absent for confirmation of target suction pick-up, and the 2.5 msec
intermediate value is used.
5 msec
Control output 1 configuration: When P1 (H1) is selected on the settings
display. 100 msec
Control output 2 configuration: When P2 (H2) is selected on the settings 500 msec
Current value
display. Reference value
Count value
Setting Hold value Power-save
Standard
Flashes Eco operation
for 3 sec.
Target object Target object
present absent
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11. Explanation of Features 12. AI Tuning/Active Tuning (A-1)
■ Zero shift Type Application P1 P2 T1
Zero shift input forces the pressure at that time to be defined as zero. AI tuning Suction Automatic _ Automatic
This feature is useful in applications that require the detection of a cer- configuration configuration
Automatic _ Manual
tain amount of pressure fluctuation without being influenced by changes Active 2 point tuning Suction configuration configuration
in the original pressure. _ Automatic _
1MPa Active 1 point tuning Vacuum burst configuration
Zero shift input
Zero shift input -0.5MPa
Vacuum
-0.1MPa N.G.
O.K.
P1
Time
0 P2
T1
(Example: leak testing) Zero shift input
Zero shift input received when a container is filled with air will allow the
amount of leak after a certain time to be displayed as negative pressure. ■ Perform these steps first
This approach eliminates the influence of small variations in the final fill Select the setting display as indicated below before performing the
pressure of the container. tuning procedures.
AI tuning: Select P1 from the settings display.
The pressure value (reference value) when zero shift input is received Active 2 point tuning: Select T1 from the settings display.
can be verified from the current value display by pressing the button Active 1 point tuning: Select P2 from the settings display.
to switch to the reference value display.
( ⇔ ) ■ AI tuning / tuning optimized for suction detection
Press the button once more to return to the current value display. AI tuning samples pressure variations during continuous operation and
automatically configures the zero shift timer setting (T1) and pressure
Note:• Shift input is valid across a range for -3% to +100% of F.S. for a
setting (P1) for the most stable possible detection.
shift amount of 0 (0 to 100% for AP-44/48).
• The reference value is reset when power to the sensor is turned Device operation Operation
off. with no target for several
Step 1)
object present cycles
■ High-resolution mode
The resolution of all displays is increased by a factor of 10. Start Sampling Finish
Normal High-resolution
mode mode
Operation
Device operation for several
Step 2) with target cycles
■ Analog output object present
Start Sampling Finish
A voltage corresponding to the pressure value is output.
* Ambient pressure compensation is also applied to analog output.
Head 1V to 5V Operation
Device operation for several
AP-41/41M 0 to -101.3 kPa Step 3) with no target cycles
AP-43 0 to +1 MPa object present
Start Sampling Finish Sensitivity
AP-44/48 -101.3 to +101.3 kPa difference
display
■ Peak/bottom hold display
■ Active 2 point tuning / tuning to correct AI tuning settings
The maximum (minimum) values are displayed continuously after power to
The zero shift timer setting is manually configured, and the sensor au-
the sensor is turned on.
tomatically selects the best pressure setting (P1) for this value.
When A-1 mode is selected, the following active hold display is activated.
How to display hold values/ Device operation Operation
with no target for several
From current value/reference value display Step 1) object present cycles
+ / Activates peak hold display.
Start Sampling Finish
+ /Activates bottom hold display.
The minimum value during zero shift input is displayed for the bottom
hold during A-2 mode operation.
Operation
Resetting the peak/bottom hold values/ Device operation for several
Step 2) with target cycles
Pressing for 3 seconds or more while the peak and bottom hold object present Sensitivity
values are being displayed will reset the values. Start Sampling Finish difference
*The values will also be reset when power to the sensor is turned off, display
and when the device's detection mode or operating mode is changed.
■ Active 1 point tuning / tuning optimized for vacuum burst
● During A-1 mode operation (active hold display) detection
The hold values are reset each time the pressure value exceeds (or falls The sensor automatically selects the best pressure setting (P2) for
below) the setting, and the peak hold (bottom hold) will then vary from vacuum burst detection.
this point.
Peak hold value: The peak hold value will be reset once a value is
encountered that exceeds setting P1, and new peak
values will be held from that point. Setting
Start Sampling Finish display
Bottom hold value: The bottom hold value will be reset once a value is Target object
encountered that falls below setting P2, and new present
bottom values will be held from that point.
■ Power-save
13. Ambient Pressure Compensation
The value display will be turned off during power-save operation to re- Open the applied pressure to the surrounding air so that it equals the
duce the amount of power consumed. ambient pressure and press the button for 3 seconds or more
● Use of any keys during eco mode operation will revert the sensor to
while the current value or reference value is being displayed.
its normal display. The sensor will return to the eco display when The ambient pressure point will be corrected.
there is no key input for a period of 3 minutes. *Ambient pressure can be corrected within a range of ±5 % of F.S. The
4 corrected ambient pressure will be maintained even if power to the sen-
sor is turned off.
14. Key Lock 16. Error Displays and Corrective Actions
Key lock disables operation of the sensor's keys. ■ Error displays during normal operation
When the button is pressed for 3 seconds or more while the but- Display Cause Solution
ton is being held down, the display will flash and the key lock • No difference in sensitivity (during 2 Adjust the air pressure device so that
point tuning/AI tuning/active tuning). there will be a difference in sensitivity.
feature will be engaged.
• There is an applied pressure Revert to ambient pressure and readjust
This feature disables changes to sensor settings but allows switching of of ±5 % of F.S. during ambient sensitivity.
the display. pressure compensation.
*The same key combination will deactivate the key lock feature. • There is no sensor head connected. Verify that a sensor head is connected
and turn the power on again.
• The connection to the sensor head is Check whether the connection to the
15. Specifications broken. sensor head is broken and turn the power
on again.
■ Sensor head • An excess current is flowing to the Check the load and return it to the rated
control output. range.
Model AP-41/41M AP-43 AP-44 AP-48
• Reading is falling below (exceeding) Return the pressure to the rated pressure
Rated pressure range
kPa 0 to -101.3 0 to 1.000MPa 101.3 to -101.3 -101.3 to 101.3 configuration/display pressure range. range.
kgf/cm2 0 to -10.20 -1.033 to 1.033 • Reading is exceeding (falling below) • Return the pressure to the rated pressure
configuration/display pressure range. range.
mmHg 0 to -760 760 to -760 • The count value exceeds 19999. • Reset the count value.
inHg 0 to -29.9 29.9 to -29.9 • Zero shift timing and threshold The difference in pressures for a target
settings are not optimum for suction object being present and absent for
psi 0 to -14.69 0 to 145.0 14.69 to -14.69 -14.69 to 14.69 detection. zero shift timing is too large. Adjust
bar 0 to -1.013 0 to 10.00 1.013 to -1.013 -1.013 to 1.013 the settings.
• There were not at least 2 shift inputs Repeat the active tuning procedure so
Pressure resistance 500 kPa 1.5 MPa 500 kPa 500 kPa received during AI tuning/active that at least 2 shift inputs are received.
Adaptive fluids Air, non-corrosive gasses tuning.
Differential • The pressure for step 2) of the AI Check the pressure readings when the
Pressure type Gage pressure pressure tuning procedure is not higher than the target object is present and when it is
pressure for step 1). absent and repeat the tuning procedure.
Temperature Within ±2 % of F.S. (at 25 °C) Within
characteristics (in temperature range of 0 to 50 °C) ±2 % of F.S. * Contact KEYENCE for information about error displays other than those described above.
M5 male screw
Pressure port PT1/8
(AP-41M is M3 male screw) 17. Default Mode Settings (Initialization)
Environmental resistance
Supplied voltage 12 V operation 24 V operation a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. If any models or samples were
Current Output type NPN PNP NPN PNP shown to Buyer, such models or samples were used merely to illustrate the general type
consumption Normal 720 mW(60mA) 840 mW(70mA) max. 960 mW(40mA) 1200 mW(50 mA) max. and quality of the Products and not to represent that the Products would necessarily
Eco mode 480 mW(40 mA) 600 mW(50 mA) max. 720 mW(30mA) 960 mW(40 mA) max. conform to said models or samples. Any Products found to be defective must be
shipped to KEYENCE with all shipping costs paid by Buyer or offered to KEYENCE for
4.5 digit 7 segment LED (4.5 mm character height; red) inspection and examination. Upon examination by KEYENCE, KEYENCE, at its sole
Display method option, will refund the purchase price of, or repair or replace at no charge any Products
AI indicator (green) Display cycle: 10 times/second
found to be defective. This warranty does not apply to any defects resulting from any
Configuration/display range -15 to +110% of F.S. action of Buyer, including but not limited to improper installation, improper interfacing,
improper repair, unauthorized modification, misapplication and mishandling, such as
Operating status indicators Red LED x 2 (supports control output 1 / control output 2) exposure to excessive current, heat, coldness, moisture, vibration or outdoors air.
Unit:kPa 0.1 0.001MPa 0.1 0.1 Components which wear are not warranted.
(2) KEYENCE is pleased to offer suggestions on the use of its various Products. They are
Standard mode
kgf/cm2 0.01 0.001 only suggestions, and it is Buyer’s responsibility to ascertain the fitness of the Products
mmHg for Buyer’s intended use. KEYENCE will not be responsible for any damages that may
1 1 result from the use of the Products.
inHg 0.1 0.1 (3) The Products and any samples ("Products/Samples") supplied to Buyer are not to be
used internally in humans, for human transportation, as safety devices or fail-safe
psi 0.01 0.1 0.02 0.02 systems, unless their written specifications state otherwise. Should any Products/
Resolution
bar Samples be used in such a manner or misused in any way, KEYENCE assumes no
0.001 0.01 0.001 0.001 responsibility, and additionally Buyer will indemnify KEYENCE and hold KEYENCE
High-resolution mode
kPa 0.01 0.1 0.02 0.02 harmless from any liability or damage whatsoever arising out of any misuse of the
Products/Samples.
kgf/cm2 0.001 0.2 gf/cm2 (4) OTHER THAN AS STATED HEREIN, THE PRODUCTS/SAMPLES ARE PROVIDED
mmHg 0.1 0.2 WITH NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER. ALL EXPRESS, IMPLIED, AND
STATUTORY WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
inHg 0.01 0.01 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
AND NON-INFRINGEMENT OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS, ARE EXPRESSLY
psi 0.002 0.02 0.004 0.004 DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL KEYENCE AND ITS A FFILIATED ENTITIES
bar 0.1 mbar 0.001 0.2 mbar 0.2 mbar BE LIABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
Repeatability ±0.2% of F.S. max. WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF INFORMATION, LOSS OR INACCURACY OF
Hysteresis*3 Variable (standard 0.5% of F.S.) DATA, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS, THE COST OF PROCUREMENT
Display temperature characteristics Within ±1% of F.S. (at +25 °C)(within 0 to +50 °C temperature range) OF SUBSTITUTED GOODS, SERVICES OR TECHNOLOGIES, OR FOR ANY
MATTER ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO
Response (chatter Selectable from 1, 2.5, 5, 100, and 500 ms USE THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF KEYENCE OR ONE OF ITS AFFILIATED ENTITIES
prevention feature) (1 ms is for High-speed mode.) WAS ADVISED OF A POSSIBLE THIRD PARTY’S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES OR ANY
OTHER CLAIM AGAINST BUYER. In some jurisdictions, some of the foregoing
With contacts, without contacts Input time 2 ms warranty disclaimers or damage limitations may not apply.
Zero shift input or greater (With AP-V41AW(P), switchable with analog output.) BUYER’S TRANSFER OBLIGATIONS:
If the Products/Samples purchased by Buyer are to be resold or delivered to a third
AP-V41AW NPN open collector max. 100 mA (40 V max.) party, Buyer must provide such third party with a copy of this document, all
specifications, manuals, catalogs, leaflets and written information provided to Buyer
Control AP-V42AW residual voltage 1 V max., 2 outputs (NO/NC switchable)
pertaining to the Products/Samples.
output *4 AP-V41AWP PNP open collector max. 100 mA (30 V max.) E 1110-2
AP-V42AWP residual voltage 1 V max., 2 outputs (NO/NC switchable)
1to 5 V Output impedance 1 kΩ max.
Analog output (Included on AP-V41AW (P) only. Switchable with zero shift input.)
0 to +50 °C (No freezing)
Environmental
Ambient temperature
resistance
*1 The AP-V41WP and the 42WP use PNP output. Copyright (c) 2003 KEYENCE CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
*2 The amplifier type with the letter “A” attached on its tail has the count 1374E 1111-2 96M1374 Printed in Japan
value display function. Also, the amplifier’s response toward the signals
from the head is faster.
*3 0.1% of F.S. when high-resolution mode is selected.
*4 Max. 20 mA when using expansion units. 5