IFM Electronic Efector 200 O5H User manual

Installation instructions
Diffuse-reflection sensor with
background suppression
O5H
701931 / 01 02 / 2012
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Functions and features
The diffuse-reflection sensor detects objects and materials without contact and
indicates their presence by a switched signal.
Range: see type label.
Installation
►Align the photocell and fasten to a mounting device.
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The objects to be detected are to move tran-
versally to the lens of the unit. In case of other
directions of movement it should be tested before
whether safe functioning is guaranteed.
Electrical connection
►Disconnect power before connecting the sensor.
►Connection strictly to the indications on the type label.

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Setting of the sensitivity
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1: Einstellpotentiometer Tastweite
2: LED
Proceed as follows
►Set the potentiometer to the smallest sensing range (1).
►Place the object to be detected within the sensing range.
►Increase the sensing range until the LED lights (= minimum value; object
detected).
►Remove the object from the sensing range (LED goes off).
►Increase the sensing range until the LED lights (= maximum value; background
detected).
►Set the potentiometer to the medium position between minimum and maximum
value.
Operation
►Check the safe functioning of the sensor.
• Dark-on switching units: the output is switched / the yellow LED is lit when no
object is detected.
• Light-on switching units: the output is switched / the yellow LED is lit when an
object is detected.
Maintenance
►Keep the lens of the sensor free from soiling.
►For cleaning do not use any solvents or cleaning agents which could damage
the plastic lenses.