
V2.0 | 2021/06
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Operation
NOTICE
Incorrect use of the sensor
Possible damage to property due to malfunction
Prevent the accumulation of material deposits on the surface of the sonic trans-
ducer.
Keep the blind zone of the sensor clear. Refer to the technical data for the blind
zone S
min
of the sensor.
sensor
blind zone
sonic cone
object
S
min
a
coverage
teach-in-range
Fig. 20: Sonic cone and spread of the blind zone (schematic)
8.1
Operation as a diffuse mode sensor – LEDs
In diffuse mode the LEDs have the following indication functions:
LED indication
Meaning
Yellow
NO contact: Object within the teach-in range, switching output 1 on
NC contact: No object in teach range, switching output 1 on
Green
NO contact: Object within the detection range, switching output 1 off
NC contact: Object within the teach-in range, switching output 1 off
Off (only NO contact)
No object within the detection range, switching output 1 off
8.2
Operation as a retroreflective sensor – LEDs
In retroreflective mode the LEDs have the following indication functions:
LED
Meaning
Yellow
Reflector present, switching output 1 on
Green
Object between sensor and reflector, switching output 1 off
Off
No object within the detection range, switching output 1 off
Switching output 2 inverts the signal of switching output 1.