SICK GL6 Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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7 Commissioning
7.1 Alignment
Align the sensor with a suitable reflector. Select the position so that the red emitted
light beam hits the center of the reflector. The sensor must have a clear view of the
reflector, with no object in the path of the beam [see
figure 1 ]. You must ensure that the
optical openings of the sensor and reflector are completely clear.
Figure 1: Alignment
7.2 Sensing range
Adjust the distance between the sensor and the reflector according to the correspond‐
ing diagram [see
figure 2 ] (x = sensing range, y = operating reserve).
After alignment is complete, move a non-transparent object into the path of the beam.
Use
table 2 to check the function. If the switching output fails to behave in accordance
with table 2 , check the application conditions.
100
10
1
Operating reserve
Distance in m (feet)
0 2
(6.56)
4
(13.12)
6
(19.69)
8
(26.25)
10
(32.81)
12
(39.37)
2 1 3
Figure 2: Characteristic curve GL6L
1
2
3
Sensing range Sensing range max.
Distance in m (feet)
0 2
(6.56)
4
(13.12)
6
(19.69)
8
(26.25)
10
(32.81)
12
(39.37)
0.08 8 6.5
0.08 12 10
0.08 10 8.5
Figure 3: Bar graph
1
PL10F
2
PL20F
3
P250F
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