MODEL 632

INFRA RED SAFETY CURTAIN FOR LIFTS

§ 154 criss-cross beams offer protection up to a height of 1.8m

PRODUCT ISSUE
§ Diagonal beams-to-close
INFORMATION
§ Low power consumption
SHEET § Microcontroller based TX and RX (optional power supply box)
§ NPN and PNP output versions available
§ Diagnostic LEDs and timeout software
§ Robust 9mm wide profile
§ 4m range

INTRODUCTION
The Memco élite 632 infra-red detector Surface mount technology has led to great
system is designed for new and existing improvements in optics, allowing diagonal
installations where the detectors are fitted beams to function to door close. The
on car-mounted brackets. In this “static special lenses, unique to Memco, used
installation” a criss-cross curtain of 154 in conjunction with the surface mount
infra-red beams is generated (see Fig 1). transmit and receive diodes optimise the
The detector cables are not subjected to performance.
movement and the detectors are protected
from vandalism. Improved circuit protection has been added
which guards against common wiring errors
The detectors can also be mounted on the during a switched mode power supply
car doors and will adjust automatically to makes the edges compatible with modern
optimise detection performance. When the elevator control systems.
doors open the beam pattern changes from
94 beams to 154 beams at typically Surface mount diodes are manufactured by a
650mm. When the door separation is technique which improves both consistency
below 250mm then the beam pattern reduces and reliability of the diodes, therefore
to 72 beams. improving overall quality.

Fig 1 Model élite 632 Beam Pattern and Fixing Screws

 § 632 System Connection
The system has been designed to connect
directly to the door operator, or lift controller.
When the infra-red beams are obstructed,
a system trigger occurs and a transistor
output is provided. This change of state is
used by the door operator, or lift controller,
to re-open the car doors.

For installations where a DC voltage supply

is not available, or the door operator/lift
controller cannot accept a PNP or NPN
Fig 2: Model élite 632 fixing method transistor output, a power supply box is
available with relay output (see later).

The detectors are simple to install and are There are two versions of transistor logic
normally fixed on brackets, as shown in Fig available from the TX detectors as shown
2. For the detectors installed in a fixed in Fig 3, NPN or PNP. Each version can
position a range of optional fixing brackets either be normally open (N/O) or normally
is available from Memco (ref: 616 800-005) closed (N/C) type.
and fixing instructions are available on the
‘Detector Fixing Bracket’ Data Sheet. The The NPN type switches a load, connected
detectors may also be fitted on the doors to an external positive DC supply, to 0V
as described above. The detectors are when the unit is triggered by an obstruction.
wired directly to the door operator/lift In this configuration a relay coil or opto-
controller, as shown in Fig 3. isolated input of a lift controller can be driven
when the unit is triggered. The PNP type
The dense beam pattern will pick up even switches a positive DC supply, which is
small objects between the doors and any derived from the TX power input, to a load
interruption to the infra-red beams across connected to 0V. The load placed in
the door opening causes the NPN or PNP this circuit draws current through the
output to switch state. No setting-up is TX detector.
required. Both detectors are supplied with
a cable 2.7m long. The TX cable has 4 For normally open (N/O) versions the output
cores and each core is terminated using transistor is off when the light curtain is
boot lace ferrules. They are connected to unobstructed and is switched on when the
the door operator/lift controller as shown in light curtain is obstructed; for normally
Fig 3. closed (N/C) versions the opposite is true.

Each detector is housed in a robust 9mm For an installation requiring a failsafe operation,
profile (see Fig 4). Both detectors use an then the PNP N/C type should be used.
internal microcontroller and are manufactured
using surface mount devices (SMD). The § System Software
TX has two diagnostics LEDs that are visible The microcontroller to control the Model
through the lens and provide an indication of élite 632 is positioned in the top part of the
a trigger and a possible RX or TX fault. The TX and RX detector assembly. In addition
RX has been designed to provide a high to generating the infra-red beam pattern and
level of light immunity. detecting obstructions, the system has
additional software features, as below

TO DOOR OPERATOR OR LIFT CONTROLLER

DOOR RE-OPEN 11-35V 0V 37

O/P (BLUE)
NPN/PNP GROUNDED 24
11-36V DC (RED) AT DETECTOR
(YELLOW) TIMEOUT

0V (ORANGE)
(ORANGE) 0V

TX/RX (WHITE) (WHITE) TX/RX 9

Fig 3: Model élite 632 connection Fig 4: Model élite 632 Profile
 MODEL 280 000 0V - ORANGE
PNP-N/C +12V - RED
L = LIVE TRIG - BLUE
N = NEUTRAL LINK - WHITE
E = EARTH
N/C NORMALLY CLOSED
COM = COMMON
LB = LIGHT BARRIER

115/
230V AC

DOOR OPEN
CIRCUIT

DOOR
OPERATOR
0 V - ORANGE
+12V - YELLOW (Timeout enabled)

Fig 5: Model élite 632 Connections LINK - WHITE

§ Power Reduction Software DC supply for the detectors and a relay

This software feature is designed to put output for connection to the car door re-
the system into a less active state when open circuit. Two logic input selection
the lift is not in use and prolong the life switches are provided for use with either
span of the detectors. When the detectors PNP (N/C or N/O) or NPN (N/C or N/O)
stop very close to each other, the Power configured detectors. The Model 280 000
Reduction mode is operated after a delay Power Supply is factory set to function with
of 10 secs. In this mode the scan speed is a PNP-N/C configured set of élite 632
reduced to once every 2 secs. If the doors detectors for failsafe operation. It is therefore
start to open, or an obstruction is detected, recommended that type 632 180 or 632 180-P
then the normal scanning and trigger mode is used with the 280 000. The unit is also
is resumed. The Power Reduction software fitted with a beeper and beeper on/off switch.
will not function if the detectors are fitted
in a static position. § Power Supply Unit - DC Supply Type
The 281 000 Power Supply has been
§ Timeout Function designed to provide a relay output and a
If the timeout option is selected during regulated DC supply to the detectors from
installation, then this software feature will an unregulated DC supply (15 to 36V DC).
allow up to 5 non-adjacent infra-red TX Two logic output switches are provided for
diodes to be ignored, if they are permanently use with either PNP (N/C or N/O) or NPN
obstructed. There is a delay of 10 secs (N/C or N/O) configured detectors. The
before the trigger is ignored and the beam Model 281 000 Power Supply is factory set
scanning is resumed. This is a useful service to function with a PNP-N/C configured set
feature which enables TX diodes damaged of 632 detectors for a failsafe operation. It
by vandalism to be ignored while arrangements is therefore recommended that type 632
are made to replace the unit. 180 or 632 180-P is used with the 281 000.
The unit is also fitred with a beeper and
§ Power Supply Unit - AC Supply Type beeper on/off switch.
The 280 000 Power Supply has been designed
for use with the Model élite 632. This unit § Trouble-Shooting LEDs
should be used if only an AC supply voltage is The two red trouble-shooting LEDs are
available, or if the door operator/ lift controller is located in the TX detector and are positioned
not configures to accept a transistor output at 25cm and 31cm from the top of the
(see Fig 5). The 280 000 provides a regulated detector. The various LED statuses are
tabulated below with the associated causes;

LED Status Possible Cause

OFF
OFF No Power

FLASHING
OFF TX/RX connection open circuit

ON Triggered state obstruction

OFF between detectors

ON Normal scanning state

ON

ON A diode has been timed out

FLASHING
 SPECIFICATIONS - Model élite 632
Detector size 9mm (3/8") x 37.3mm (11/2") x 2000mm (6ft 6¾”)
Detector Cable 2.7m on both TX and RX terminated with boot lace ferrules
Fixing Kit 10 x 6mm ‘P’ Clip
10 x No.6 x 20mm CSK Screws
12 x No.8 x 12mm S/T Screws
10 x No.6 x 16mm S/T Pan Head Screws
10 x M3.5 shakeproof washers
2 x M4 shakeproof washers
Distance between bottom beam
& bottom of housing 20.5mm (13/16”)
Distance between top beam
& bottom of housing 1834mm (6' 3/16”)
Range 4m
Number of diodes per detector 32
Distance between diodes 58.5mm
Number of beams 154 when detectors are typically more than 650mm apart
94 when detectors are typically less than 600mm apart
72 when detectors are typically less than 250mm
Input Voltage 11-36V DC max @ 80mA max (excluding PNP load current).
Supply must have aripple voltage of no more than 36V peak
Output Voltage NPN or PNP (factory set)
Indicators 2 red LEDs on TX (visible through the lens)
Light immunity >50,000 lux
Operating temperature range: -10ºC to 65ºC as per BS2011 Part2.1 Ab and Part2.2 Bb
Temperature storage: -20ºC & +80ºC for 24 hours at each temperature
High temperature/high humidity BS2011:Part2.1Db:1981, Variant2 at +55ºC
EMC compliance Emissions to EN12015, Immunity to EN12016
IP rating IP54 in accordance with BS EN60529:1992
Vibration Random vibration 20 to 500Hz 0.002g2 /Hz 4hrs per axis
Sinusoidal vibration 30Hz 3.6g rms 30mins per axis

ORDERING INFORMATION
Part No. Description
632 080 Set of Model 632 Detectors each with 2,7m cable and NPN-N/C output
632 090 Set of Model 632 Detectors each with 2,7m cable and NPN-N/O output
632 180 Set of Model 632 Detectors each with 2,7m cable and PNP-N/C output
632 190 Set of Model 632 Detectors each with 2,7m cable and PNP-N/O output
280 000 115/230V AC power supply
281 000 15V - 36V DC power supply
616 800-005 Static Fixing Kit

As a result of our policy of continual improvement, the information in this document is subject to
change without notice and it is intended only as general guidance on product performance and
suitability; this information shall not form part of any contract.

MEMCO LTD, MEMCO HOUSE

WALDECK ROAD, MAIDENHEAD
BERKS SL6 8BX, ENGLAND
TELEPHONE: +44 1628 770734
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