Leuze DDLS 200/200.2-60 Optical Data Transmission Transceiver

Description

Key Technical Specifications

Product Introduction & Supply Chain Strategy

The Leuze DDLS 200/200.2-60 is an industrial optical data transmission transceiver designed for wireless, wear-free data communication over distances up to 200 meters. Commonly deployed on automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), gantry cranes, and transfer cars, it eliminates trailing cables and mechanical slip rings by converting serial fieldbus signals into infrared light pulses.

Sourcing this unit as New Surplus provides an immediate hedge against extended factory lead times and unexpected unit failures on automated Material Handling Systems (MHS). By avoiding refurbished alternatives with degraded optics or scratched lenses, your plant mitigates the high risk of signal loss and intermittent bus errors, ensuring maximum equipment uptime and protecting your Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

DDLS 200/200.2-60

DDLS 200/200.2-60

Installation & Configuration Guide

1.Stage 1: Pre-Installation Prep & Safety:Prerequisite.

Disconnect power from the track equipment or crane carriage. Put on an ESD wrist strap and inspect the mounting surface for mechanical vibration isolators. Verify the partner transceiver on the opposite end uses the matching complementary frequency (F1 vs. F2).

2.Stage 2: Removal & Mechanical Mounting:Hardware Swap.

Unfasten the M12 connector cables from the rear panel. Unbolt the alignment mounting bracket from the rail frame. Secure the new DDLS 200/200.2-60 unit onto the bracket, ensuring the optical lens glass remains clean and free of fingerprints.

3.Stage 3: Beam Alignment & Frequency Selection:Optical Alignment.

Apply 24 VDC power and utilize the integrated red alignment laser or LED signal strength bar graph on the rear housing. Adjust the pan and tilt screws on the alignment bracket until maximum signal intensity is indicated at the maximum track distance.

4.Stage 4: Power-On & Loopback Diagnostics:Commissioning.

Verify the status LEDs on the rear display. Confirm the ‘DATA’ LED flashes during communication and the ‘WARN’ or ‘LEVEL’ indicator remains clear. Perform a full traverse test across the entire 200 m length to verify no signal dead-zones exist.

Firmware/Software Versions & Upgrade Notes

• Operating Frequency Compatibility: Ensure paired transceivers are configured on opposing channels (Frequency Channel F1 on stationary end, Frequency Channel F2 on mobile end). A mismatch prevents optical lock.
• Baud Rate Matching: The DDLS 200 series transparently transmits serial streams. The unit DIP switches or internal jumpers must match the PLC fieldbus baud rate (e.g., 19.2 kbps, 187.5 kbps, or 1.5 Mbps).
• Hardware Revisions: Newer hardware revisions include improved ambient light rejection filter circuits. Always replace transceivers in matched pairs if upgrading from legacy generation DDLS 100 units to ensure signal compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Is this Leuze DDLS 200/200.2-60 unit brand new or refurbished?

A: This module is 100% Brand New Surplus. It has never been mounted on a crane or ASRS vehicle, never used in production, and never subjected to factory wear. It ships in original packaging with clean glass optics.

Q: Why should I buy New Surplus instead of a cheaper refurbished unit?

A: Optical transceivers depend heavily on precise LED diode output and unscratched internal lenses. Refurbished units often suffer from aging infrared emitters or compromised IP65 seals, leading to intermittent fieldbus drops that can cause emergency stops on automated cranes. New Surplus guarantees full signal strength and maximum service life.

Q: Does the DDLS 200/200.2-60 require a specific transmitter on the opposite end?

A: Yes, optical data links operate in master/slave or paired frequency modes. The DDLS 200/200.2-60 must be paired with its corresponding frequency counterpart (such as a DDLS 200/200.1-60) to avoid optical interference and achieve bidirectional communication.

Q: Can environmental dust or fog affect the optical link performance?

A: While the unit features an IP65 housing and built-in signal level monitoring, heavy dust accumulation on the glass optics or dense fog can attenuate the infrared beam. The unit features a warning threshold output to alert control systems before complete signal loss occurs.

Q: What warranty is provided with this Leuze module?

A: We provide a full 1-year replacement warranty on this New Surplus unit from the date of invoice. If any hardware or optical defect occurs during standard operating conditions, we replace the unit immediately.