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5.3
Alignment of the device
≤ ± 3°
≥ ± 3°
1
2
Figure 2: Aligning the device for smooth and rough surfaces
1
Smooth surface: Angle ≤ 90° ± 3° between the sensor axis and object surface
2
Rough surface: Angle ≥ 90° ± 3° between the sensor axis and object surface
5.4
Aligning device with alignment aid
Overview
The alignment aid can be used to align the device with the object during mounting.
O
= lit up;
Ö
= flashing.
Approach
1.
Loosely fasten the device at the installation location so that the device remains
movable.
2.
Briefly press the
T2
pushbutton to start the alignment aid.
✓
LED 3
flashes green. The faster
LED 3
flashes, the stronger the received signal.
3.
Align the device at the object at different angles for up to 10 seconds so that the
device can determine the maximum signal level.
✓
LED 3
flashes or permanently lights up green.
4.
Align the device so that
LED 3
permanently lights up green.
✓
LED 3
permanently lights up green.
5.
Fasten the device in this position.
6.
To end the alignment aid, press
T2
briefly or wait 120 seconds.
✓
LED 4
flashes orange twice.
✓
The device switches back to normal operation.
5
MOUNTING
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