
The sensor’s compact housing has dual digital displays (Red/Green) and a bright output LED for easy programming and
status monitoring during operation. The sensor features a push-pull primary output which supports IO-link communication,
and a multi-function secondary independent PNP output which can be configured as an input for advanced sensor
configuration and remote teach.
The DF-G3 features improved temperature compensation compared with previous fiber optic sensors. An accessory clamp
is available to secure a bank of connected sensors together on a DIN rail (see Accessories).
Figure 1. DF-G3 IO Link Model Features
1. Output LED
2. CH1/CH2 Switch
3. RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch
4. Lever Action Fiber Clamp
5. Red Signal Level
6. Green Threshold
7. +/SET/- Rocker Button
1.3 Top Panel Interface
Opening the dust cover provides access to the top panel interface. The top panel interface consists of the RUN/PRG/ADJ
mode switch, CH1/CH2 switch, +/SET/- rocker button, dual red/green digital displays, and output LED.
RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch
The RUN/PRG/ADJ mode switch puts the sensor in RUN, PRG (Program), or ADJ (Adjust) mode.
• RUN mode allows the sensor to operate normally and prevents unintentional programming
changes via the +/SET/- rocker button.
• PRG mode allows the sensor to be programmed through the display-driven programming
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• ADJ mode allows the user to perform Expert TEACH/SET methods and Manual Adjust (see
Adjust Mode).
CH1/CH2 Switch (Dual Output Mode)
The CH1/CH2 switch selects which output's parameters can be accessed and changed in the interface
of the display.
+/SET/- Rocker Button
The +/SET/- rocker button is a 3-way button. The +/- positions are engaged by rocking the button left/
right. The SET position is engaged by clicking down the button while the rocker is in the middle
position. All three button positions are used during PRG mode to navigate the display-driven
programming menu. During ADJ mode, SET is used to perform TEACH/SET methods and +/- are used
to manually adjust the threshold(s). The rocker button is disabled during RUN mode, except when
using Window SET.
Red/Green Digital Displays
During RUN and ADJ modes, the Red display shows the signal level, and the Green display shows the
threshold or the total counts. During PRG mode, both displays are used to navigate the display-driven
programming menu.
Dual Output LEDs
The output LEDs provide a visible indication when the associated output is active (conducting).
• 1 represents the Channel 1 output
• 2 represents the Channel 2 output
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