OPTEX FA FASTUS CDX-L15A User manual

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Manual content accurate as of December 2017. CDX_UM-E-003-1801
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Attention: Not to be Used for Personnel Protection.
Never use these products as sensing devices for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to serious injury or death.
These sensors do not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary to allow their use in personnel safety applications.
A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
Please consult our distributors about safety products which meet OSHA, ANSI and IEC standards for personnel protection.
● Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
● Specifications and technical information not mentioned here are written in Instruction Manual. Or visit our website for details.
● All the warnings and cautions to know prior to use are given in Instruction Manual.
OPTEX FA CO., LTD.
*FASTUS is a product brand of Optex FA.
High-Accuracy Laser Displacement Sensor
CDX Series
User’s Manual
Before using this product, please read this manual carefully.
Keep this manual at hand so that it can be used whenever necessary.
Store the manual in a safe location.

i
Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the CDX Series High-Accuracy Laser Displacement Sensor. This manual
contains the information necessary for using the CDX Series High-Accuracy Laser Displacement Sensor.
Read this manual thoroughly before using the product to ensure correct product use with full understanding
of the functions and performance of the product. Also, after you have nished reading this manual, store it
safely for future reference.
•Trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this manual are the property of their respective
owners.
•The copyright of this user’s manual is owned by Optex FA Co., Ltd. All the contents contained herein are
protected by copyright law. Unauthorized copying of this manual is strictly prohibited.

ii Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
This manual uses the following symbols to display safety precautions for ensuring safe operation of the CDX
Series high-accuracy laser displacement sensor.
Precautions listed here describe important information about safety. Make sure to follow them accordingly.
Safety Symbols
The safety symbols and their meanings are as follows.
Warning
Indicates that any improper operation or handling may result in moderate or minor injury,
and in rare cases, serious injury or death. Also indicates a risk of serious property
damage.
Caution
Indicates that any improper operation or handling may sometimes result in moderate or
minor injury or property damage.
Notes
Warning
This product cannot be used as protective equipment for the purpose of protecting the human
body.
Do not disassemble, repair, modify, deform under pressure, or attempt to incinerate this product.
Doing so may cause injury or re.
Do not use this product in water or in a location where it may be exposed to water. Do not use
this product if wet.
Doing so may cause a re or damage the product.
This product is not explosion-proof and should not be used around ammable or explosive gases
or liquids.
Doing so may cause ignition resulting in an explosion or re.
Do not use air dusters or any spray that uses ammable gas around the product or on the inside
of the product.
Doing so may cause ignition resulting in an explosion or re.
Do not install this product or its cables in any of the following locations.
Doing so may cause a re, damage, or a malfunction.
1. Locations where dust, salt, iron powders, or vapor (steam) is present.
2. Locations subjected to corrosive gases or ammable gases.
3. Locations where water, oil, or chemical splashes may occur.
4. Locations where heavy vibrations or impacts may occur.
5. Locations where the ambient temperature exceeds the rated range.
6. Locations subject to rapid temperature changes (or where condensation occurs).
7. Locations with strong electric or magnetic elds.
8. Outdoor locations or locations subject to direct light.
Do not use the product at voltages or with AC power supplies that exceed the rated voltage.
Doing so may cause a re or damage the product.

iii
Safety Precautions
Warning
What to do in the event of a malfunction such as smoke being emitted from the product
If you detect any malfunction including emission of smoke, abnormal smells or sounds, or the
body becoming very hot, immediately stop operating the product and turn off the power.
Doing so may cause a re.
Repairing the product is dangerous and should in no way be performed by the customer. Contact
an Optex FA sales representative for repairs.
What to do if water enters the product
If water or any other liquid enters the product or the cable, immediately stop operating the
product and turn off the power. Using the product in this condition may cause a re.
Caution
Do not touch the product or the cable with wet hands. Doing so may damage the product.
Follow the instructions in this manual or the specied instruction manual when wiring the product
or the dedicated controller for the correct wiring method.
Incorrect wiring can damage the product or the controller, or cause a malfunction.
Use the dedicated cable for connecting the product.
Use of anything other than the dedicated cable may cause a malfunction or damage the product.
Route wiring separately from high-voltage circuits and power circuits.
If the wires are routed together, induction may occur, which can cause a malfunction or damage
the product.
If this is unavoidable, use a conductive object such as a properly grounded conduit as a shield.
Install this product as far away from high-voltage equipment, power equipment, equipment that
generates large switching surges, welders, inverter motors, or any equipment that can be a
source of noise.
Install the product and the dedicated controller securely.
Ensure that any lock mechanisms available have been locked before use.
Failure to ensure secure installation can result in the product falling and becoming damaged.
Tighten mounting screws to the torque specied in this manual.
Do not twist or apply stress to the cable. Doing so may damage the cable or the connector.
In addition, install the cable while ensuring that the minimum bend radius or more is secured.
Do not drop the product or subject the product to strong impacts. Doing so may damage the
product.
During operation, this product becomes very hot. Do not touch it for long periods of time.
Doing so may cause a low-temperature burn.
Use the product and dedicated controller within the rated ranges.
Make sure to turn the power off before connecting or disconnecting the cable.
Connecting or disconnecting while energized may damage the product.