IFM UIT509 User manual

Operating instructions
Ultrasonic diffuse-reflection sensor
without IO-Link
UIT509
UIT512
UIT515
11487721 / 00 08 / 2018
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1 Preliminary note
1.1 Symbols used
►Instructions
> Reaction, result
[…] Designation of keys, buttons or indications
→Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note.
2 Safety instructions
• Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire
service life.
• The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and
environmental conditions without any restrictions.
• Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ 3 Functions and features).
• If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal
injury and/or damage to property may occur.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability or warranty for any consequences
caused by tampering with the product or incorrect use by the operator.
• Installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and maintenance of the
product must be carried out by qualified personnel authorised by the machine
operator.
• Protect units and cables against damage.
3 Functions and features
Ultrasonic sensor for monitoring levels and detecting objects.

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4 Installation
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4
1
2
►Secure the unit to a bracket.
1/2: status LEDs 1/2 (yellow),
setting aid and output indication
3: echo LED (green), is on when object or
background is detected
4: teach button
Sound-absorbing surfaces have a negative effect on a reliable function.
►Consider the dead zone (→ Technical data sheet):
No object detection in the dead zone.
For units with metal housing (according to UL 508):
►Observe a minimum distance of 12.7 mm between the sensor and non-
insulated live parts.
For further information please refer to www.ifm.com
→ General information about installation and operation.
5 Electrical connection
►Disconnect power.
► Connect unit (depending on the type selected):
BK: black
BN: brown
BU: blue
WH: white
BN
WH
BK
BU
4
1
3
2OUT2
L+
L
OUT1
• OUT1: switching output
• OUT2: switching output
colours to DIN EN 60947-5-2

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6 Settings
The unit and the parameters are set via the teach button (→ 6.1).
6.1 teach button
6.1.1 Start programming mode
►Press the teach button for 2 s...6 s.
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash (1 Hz), the unit is in the programming mode.
If programming has not been completed successfully, the unit returns to the
previous setting.
6.1.2 Set output response
►Start programming mode (→ 6.1.1).
► Position the object in P1 (Fig. 1 or 2).
►Press the teach button for 1 s.
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash (2.5 Hz), P1 setting is completed.
► Position the object in P2 (Fig. 1 or 2).
►Press the teach button for 1 s.
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash briefly (4 Hz), P2 setting is completed.
6.1.3 Invert output response
►Press the teach button for > 6 s.
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash (> 10 Hz).
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash briefly (> 4 Hz).
> Output function is inverted.
6.1.4 Restore factory setting
►Align the unit so that no echo is received.
> Green echo LED off.
►Start programming mode (→ 6.1.1).
►Press the teach button for 1 s.
> Yellow status LEDs 1/2 flash briefly (4 Hz), factory setting is restored.

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In case of object recognition, the following output signals are provided:
Fig. 1: Window function P1 > P2 Fig. 2: Hysteresis function P1 = P2
B P2 P1
T
B P1/P2
T
Switching outputs Complementary switching outputs
1
1
B P2 P1
1
0
0
3
4
2
B P1/P2
2
1
0
1
0
1
3
4
Inverted switching outputs Inverted switching outputs
1
1
B P2 P1
1
0
0
2
3
4
1
1
B P1/P2
1
0
0
2
3
4
1: output response
2: distance to the object
3: OUT1 (switching output)
4: OUT2 (switching output)
B: blind zone
P: taught position
T: teach button
Technical data and further information at www.ifm.com