2 Sensor Installation
NOTE: Handle the sensor with care during installation and operation. Sensor windows soiled by fingerprints, dust,
water, oil, etc. may create stray light that may degrade the peak performance of the sensor. Blow the window clear
using filtered, compressed air, then clean as necessary using 70% isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or water and
a soft cloth.
2.1 Sensor Orientation
Correct sensor-to-object orientation is important to ensure proper sensing. See the following figures for examples of
correct and incorrect sensor-to-object orientation as certain placements may pose problems for sensing distances.
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 5. Orientation by a wall
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 6. Orientation in an opening
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 7. Orientation for a turning object
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 8. Orientation for a height difference
Incorrect
Correct
Figure 9. Orientation for a color or luster
difference
Figure 10. Orientation for a highly reflective
target
Applying tilt to sensor may improve performance on reflective targets. The direction and magnitude of the tilt depends on
the application, but a 15° tilt is often sufficient.
2.2 Mount the Sensor
1. If a bracket is needed, mount the sensor onto the bracket.
2. Mount the sensor (or the sensor and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten
the mounting screws at this time.
3. Check the sensor alignment.
4. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the sensor (or the sensor and the bracket) in the aligned position.
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