B6TWorkbench is an OMRON touch sensor design kit that supports the design of B6TS series touch sensors. This manual describes the functions, performance, and usage of the design kit.
The B6TWorkbench design kit from Omron provides a development platform for the B6TS series touch sensors. It includes a B6TS I/F board, a sample board (either B6TY‑S04LT or B6TY‑S08NF), a serial communication cable, a flat cable, and a CD‑ROM with software.
The manual explains how to install the B6Tworkbench software on a Windows PC, connect the hardware via serial or USB‑serial adapters, configure power supplies, and perform teaching and parameter setup for the touch sensor modules.
| Supply voltage (B6TS I/F Board) | 3.0 – 5.5 VDC |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature range | 0 °C to 40 °C (use), –15 °C to 50 °C (storage) |
| Maximum humidity | Below 85 % RH (no condensation) |
| Serial interface speed | 38400 bps |
| Required PC memory | 64 MB or more |
| Required hard‑disk space | 20 MB or more |
| Maximum dissipation current | Below 200 mA |
| Supported host computer | IBM PC/AT compatible with Pentium III, Windows 2000 or Windows XP |
The B6TS I/F board operates with a supply voltage of 3.0 VDC to 5.5 VDC.
The software runs on Windows 2000 or Windows XP on a PC compatible with a Pentium III processor.
The kit can be used at temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C; storage temperatures are –15 °C to 50 °C.