EVK/EVM

Optical strip edge and

centre guiding system

high-precision
reliable
easy to maintain
EVK/EVM Continuous strip edge / strip
Operating principle:
The EVK edge sensor positioning device and the EVM The superordinate control electronics then activates
centre sensor positioning device are used for the the DC motor to move the LS 13/14 or the actuator
non-contact strip edge and strip centre guiding of (servo valve or electro-servo-cylinder) of the control
steel strips. The device, which is highly reliable and circuit, in order to ensure that the strip edge always
unsusceptible to external interference, visually detects covers half of the measuring range of the photocell.
changes in the edge and/or centre position of the
strip. Contamination of the light emitters is compensated
by applying the reference measuring principle. This
The strip edge is detected via a motorised, mobile involves each measuring system using a measuring
sensor positioning device that is equipped with high- receiver and a reference receiver directed to the same
frequency (HF) alternating light measuring systems light spot of the light emitter (e.g. LLS). While the
LS 13/14, which are protected against ambient light. measuring receiver detects the lateral position of the
If the strip edge is displaced due to a change in strip strip edge, the reference receiver measures the back-
width or a lateral strip deviation, this is detected by ground brightness of the light spot.
the photocells.

Optical measuring principle EVK edge measurement Strip centre guiding with two EVK systems

EMG Automation GmbH specialises in the automa-

tion of continuous production processes in the metal,
paper and plastics industries as well as in the foil and
tyre industries. The company, which was established
in 1946, is a leading provider of electro hydraulic
control systems. Furthermore, EMG provides quality
assurance systems for the manufacturing industry.
Based on the combination of more than 60 years of
experience, the quality of our products and complete
solutions as well as our advisory skills, our customer,
by his trust, makes us the market leader. Principal representation of signal processing
using the reference measuring principle
In close co-operation with our customers, research
facilities and universities, we are permanently
searching for innovative solutions to promote our
new and further developments and therefore to
design and actively form the market as innovation
leader.
centre guiding system • high-precision
Application: Application examples of EVK and EVM:
EVK: EVK:
The EVK sensor positioning device is used for strip • edge guiding on recoiler
edge detection in strip processing lines. Standard • edge guiding on uncoiler (shearing line)
applications include strip edge and strip centre • strip centering used for strip movements larger
guiding systems (two EVKs required) for steel strips. than 8 mm

EVM:
EVM:
• strip centre guiding typically on uncoiler
The EVM centre sensor positioning device is used for
• in case of limited space in the line
strip centre detection in strip processing lines. Stan-
dard applications include strip centre guiding systems 2 x EVK:
for steel strips. In guiding systems with the EVM posi- • strip centre guiding on uncoiler
tioning device a maximum strip centre offset of • used on the side trimmer
+/- 8 mm is possible. • used for strip movements larger than 8 mm

Optical measuring principle EVM strip centre guiding system Alternating light measuring receiver LS 13/14

Technical data EVK/EVM: Features and customer benefits:

output: < 50 VA per drive unit precise and reliable measuring accuracy, as the
interface: CANopen system is insensitive to deviations in strip height
protection type: IP 54 high reliability and easy operation
ambient temperature during operation: 0...+50 °C state of the art fieldbus technology
measuring accuracy: < 1.0 mm (all common bus systems)
supply voltage: 24 V DC / 0.5 A (initial current <4 A) s hort commissioning time thanks to quick and simple
installation (minimal installation space)
a ctive dirt compensation through reference
measuring principle
a lso suitable for use in harsh environments
(e.g. pickling, cold rolling, etc.)
p
 rotected against ambient light through use of HF
alternating light
distance between sensor and light source up to 4 m
• reliable • easy to maintain
Alternating light measuring receiver: Linear light source LLS:
The LS 13 and LS 14 alternating light measuring recei- The LLS linear light source is used along with the EVK or
vers are designed as photoelectric edge sensors with a EVM systems for optical strip position sensing and has
large measuring distance between the light emitter and an expected service life of approximately 50,000 hours.
measuring receiver. The effects of DC light, and thus
The energy-saving LED light emitter with integrated
extraneous light, are largely eliminated by the alterna-
reflector for homogenous light distribution is housed
ting light. The LS 13 is used as a measuring receiver and
in a rugged aluminium profile with glass cover.
the LS 14 is used as a reference receiver.
glass cover
The HF light (2 kHz) emitted by an external alterna-
ting light emitter (e.g. LLS) is transmitted via the front reflector
lens to a photoelectric element. The internal electro-
nics generates an output voltage proportional to the
incident light. Almost proportional to the ingression of
one strip edge into the light beam, the zero-potential
output voltage UA is changed. aluminium profile

LS 13 LS 14

UA

Strip

Strip edge position Light emitter LLS

Alteration of the output voltage UA Linear light source LLS

Technical data LS 13/14: Technical data LLS:

controlled supply voltage: +/- 15 V controlled supply voltage: 24 V DC (22 V DC up to
supply current: approx. 3 mA 28 V DC at LLS connector)
resolution: infinite ambient temperature during operation: 0...+50 °C
ambient temperature during operation: 0...+50 °C protection class: IP 65 (water influences the optical
characteristics of the light source), (option: IP65 + IP67)
protection class: IP 65
EMC emitted interference: group 1, class A
EMC interference immunity: industrial applications
connection via supplied plug (0.75 mm2)
available in four different lengths
• LLS 475* / 675* / 875* / 1075* / 1275*
(* name corresponds to the usable area
in mm)
 System configuration

Measuring system in the process line

EVK/EVM
optical measurement
high-precision

CANopen-
Communication

Digital control electronics EMG iCON®

Position feedback Actuator

linear stroke transducer servo valve
(e.g. KLW)
electro-servo-cylinder
hydraulic power units

EMG iCON® VS display Software EMG_logiCAD/32 Communication for

system control
digital inputs/outputs
analogue inputs/outputs
Profibus-DP slave (optional)
Ethernet Modbus TCP
server
in preparation:
EMG iCON® VS – ViSualisation programmes can be down-
loaded via PC • Profibus DP master
high degree of user-friendliness
thanks to the intuitive user the settings and parameter • ProfiNet I/O server
interface values pre-selected via the • DeviceNet slave
control panel ​​are permanently
languages ​​can be changed online
stored
alarm management/alarm list
troubleshooting for mainte-
included
nance with "logiCAD/32
clear presentation of all Online-Test"
important process variables
 Automation GmbH
Industriestrasse 1
57482 Wenden
Germany
Phone: +49 2762 612-0
Fax: +49 2762 612-384
[email protected]
www.emg-automation.com

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EMG / P-A / EN / EVK_EVM / Revision 01 / 03.2015 / Printed in Germany / Subject to change without notice