IFM Electronic efector160 LI51, Operating Instructions Manual

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The unit operates with radial detection
characteristics Therefore media below
the active zone are not detected
Despite different electrical properties
media are only detected when the
active zone (A) is covered
4.2 Features of the unit
• NO or NC function can be set by programming buttons (→ chapter 8 Settings)
-NO function: output closed when the level has been reached / output open
when the level has not been reached
-NC function: output open when the level has been reached / output closed
when the level has not been reached
• Automatic adjustment function to the medium to be detected by programming
buttons (→ chapter 8 Settings). This allows reliable detection of media with a
low dielectric constant (eg oil)
• Level selectable by the installation length (→ 5.3).
• The unit is virtually immune to build-up on the probe of almost any kind The
position of the switching level within the active zone can however change with
build-up
• Operating and switching status indication via LED ring