1. Prepare the sensor.
Method
Action
Result
Push Button,
IO-Link, and
Remote Line
Clear the light path to the reflector.
2. Access Transparent mode and set the sensing condition.
Method
Action
Result
Push Button
Press and hold the
button 2 to 4
seconds.
Transparent Mode Configuration Accepted
Green LED Indicator: Flashes 3 times.
Green and Amber LED Indicators: Acceptance Flash—
both LEDs flash 5 times rapidly in unison.
The sensor returns to Run mode with Transparent mode as
the sensing condition.
Transparent Mode Configuration Not Accepted
If there is not enough return signal the sensor will perform
an Opaque mode configuration indicated by:
Green and Amber LED Indicators: Flash 2 times.
Green and Amber LED Indicators: Acceptance Flash—
both LEDs flash 5 times rapidly in unison and the Green
LED will continue to flash.
The sensor is not ready for transparent detection due to
insufficient light from the reflector, but is ready for
maximum range Opaque object detection. Re-optimize
alignment, check the reflector size for required range, and
re-configure the sensor for transparent object detection.
IO-Link
Send Single Value
Teach command
using IO-Link.
Remote Line
Pulse the remote
line 1-time.
T
4.2 Film Mode Set
Film mode is useful when the transparent target cannot be removed
from the light path during the teach procedure. This is common on
continuous web processes such as shrink wrapping machinery. The
sensor learns the dark state with the web present and switches the
output if the web breaks or runs out.
Example Applications For Offset Percentages
8%
Recommended for very low contrast applications with stable
environmental conditions.
16%
Recommended for most clear object detection applications in
typical machine industrial environments.
32%
Recommended for high contrast detections such as brown or
green bottles, or opaque objects. This setting tolerates
environmental challenges such as vibrations and dust build-up.
Sensor positions
threshold a programmable
% offset above the
presented condition
Darkest
(no signal)
Most Light
(saturated
signal)
Output OFF
Output ON
Condition
Presented
Figure 10. Film Mode
1. Prepare the sensor.
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