IFM O4E5 Series User manual

Operating instructions
Through-beam sensor
O4E5xx / O4S5xx
11473682 / 00 11 / 2012
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1 Preliminary note
1.1 Symbols used
►Instruction
> Reaction, result
[…] Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications
→Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance can result in malfunctions or interference.
2 Functions and features
The through-beam sensor detects objects and materials without contact and
indicates their presence by a switching signal.
Range: → type label.
3 Installation
transmitter receiver
►Install the receiver (O4E...) and secure it to a bracket.
►Align the transmitter (O4S ...) to the receiver and secure it in the same way.
Maximum range only with accurate alignment.

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4 Operating and display elements
1
2
3
1: LED yellow
2: [OUT on] button
3: [OUT o󰀨] button
receiver
5 Electrical connection
The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician.
►The national and international regulations for the installation of
electrical equipment must be adhered to.
►Ensure voltage supply to EN 50178.
►Disconnect power.
►Connect the unit as follows:
Transmitter connector
1
3
L+
L
pin 1 = L+
(pin 2: not connected)
pin 3 = L-
(pin 4: not connected)
Transmitter cable *




BN = L+
BU = L-
Receiver connector





pin 1 = L+
(pin 2 = not connected)
pin 3 = L-
pin 4 = load

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Receiver cable *





BN = L+
BU = L-
BK = load
* Core colours: BN = brown, BU = blue, BK = black
6 Setting
6.1 Sensitivity setting
The sensor is to switch when the object is detected
1
►Position the object.
receiver transmitter
►Press [OUT on] for 2 s.
> The sensitivity is set to the object. The yellow LED flashes.
2
►Remove the object.
receiver transmitter
►Press [OUT off].
> The sensitivity is set without object.
> The yellow LED goes out. The setting operation is completed.
The sensor is not to switch when the object is detected
►Position the object (see figure 1) and press [OUT off].
►Remove the object (see figure 2) and press [OUT on].
You can carry out the setting first without object and then with object.
6.2 Setting of maximum sensitivity
►Interrupt the light beam.
The sensor is to switch when the object is detected.
►First press [OUT on], then [OUT off].

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The sensor is to switch when the object is not detected
►First press [OUT off], then [OUT on].
6.3 Setting unsuccessful
> The LED flashes quickly, 8 Hz.
> The sensor returns to the normal operating mode with unchanged values.
Possible causes
• Insufficient difference in measurements
• Max. programming time of 15 min. exceeded
6.4 Electronic lock
The unit can be locked electronically to prevent unauthorised setting. On delivery
the unit is not locked.
►Press [OUT on] and [OUT off] simultaneously for 10 s.
> Acknowledgement is indicated by a change of the LED
status.
►To unlock repeat this step.
receiver
7 Operation
►Check whether the unit operates correctly.
> The green LED (transmitter) is lit when the sensor is ready for operation.
> The output is switched when the object is present. The yellow LED (receiver)
is lit.
8 Maintenance, repair, disposal
►Keep the lens of the sensor free from soiling.
►For cleaning do not use any solvents or cleaning agents which could damage
the plastic parts.
►After use dispose of the unit in an environmentally friendly way in accordance
with the applicable national regulations.
Faulty sensors must only be repaired by the manufacturer.
Technical data and further information at www.ifm.com