Method
Action
Result
Push Button,
IO-Link, and
Remote Line
Align the light path to the reflector through a plastic film.
2. Access Film mode and set the sensing condition.
Method
Action
Result
Push Button
Press and hold the
button 2 to 4 seconds.
Film 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 Film mode as
the sensing condition.
Film 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 film 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 film
detection.
IO-Link
Send Single Value
Teach command using
IO-Link.
Remote Line
Pulse the remote line
1-time.
T
4.3 Opaque Mode Set
Opaque mode is recommended for long range detection of opaque
(light blocking) targets. When Opaque mode is used, the sensor
operates at maximum sensing range regardless of the taught
condition.
NOTE: The sensor's light spot is made brighter for
60 seconds to assist in aligning the sensor to the
reflector. This is particularly useful for long range
applications.
Darkest
(no signal)
Most Light
(saturated
signal)
Output ON
Output OFF
Fixed Threshold
Figure 11. Opaque Mode
1. Prepare the sensor.
Method
Action
Result
Push Button,
IO-Link, and
Remote Line
Present either the clear light path or blocked light path. Both are
acceptable.
2. Access Opaque mode and set the sensing condition.
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