
1.2 Overview
The DF-G2 is an easy-to-use, DIN-rail-mountable fiber optic sensor with best in class response speed and repeatability. It
provides high-performance sensing in high speed or low contrast applications where fast response time is required.
The sensor’s compact housing has dual digital displays (Red/Green) and a bright output LED for easy programming and
status monitoring during operation. The sensor features a single discrete output, either NPN or PNP, by model.
The DF-G2 features improved temperature compensation compared with previous fiber optic sensors. An accessory clamp
is available to secure a bank of connected sensors together on a DIN rail (see
on page 29).
Figure 1. DF-G2 Model Features
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Output LED
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LO/DO Switch
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RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch
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Lever Action Fiber Clamp
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Red Signal Level
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Green Threshold
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+/SET/- Rocker Button
1.3 Top Panel Interface
Opening the dust cover provides access to the top panel interface. The top panel interface consists of the RUN/PRG/ADJ
mode switch, LO/DO switch, +/SET/- rocker button, dual red/green digital displays, and output LED.
RUN/PRG/ADJ Mode Switch
The RUN/PRG/ADJ mode switch puts the sensor in RUN, PRG (Program), or ADJ (Adjust) mode. RUN mode
allows the sensor to operate normally and prevents unintentional programming changes via the +/SET/-
button. PRG mode allows the sensor to be programmed through the display driven programming menu (see
on page 7 ). ADJ mode allows the user to perform Expert TEACH/SET methods and
on page 12 ).
LO/DO Switch
The LO/DO switch is used to select Light Operate or Dark Operate mode. In Light Operate mode, the output
is ON when the sensing condition is above the threshold (for Window SET, the output is ON when the
sensing condition is inside the window). In Dark Operate mode, the output is ON when the sensing condition
is below the threshold (for Window SET, the output is ON when the sensing condition is outside the
window).
+/SET/- Rocker Button
The +/SET/- rocker button is a 3-way button. The +/- positions are engaged by rocking the button left/
right. The SET position is engaged by clicking down the button while the rocker is in the middle position. All
three button positions are used during PRG mode to navigate the display driven programming menu. During
ADJ mode, SET is used to perform TEACH/SET methods and +/- are used to manually adjust the
threshold(s). The rocker button is disabled during RUN mode, except when using Window SET, see
on page 15.
Red/Green Digital Displays
During RUN and ADJ mode, the Red display shows the signal level and the Green display shows the
threshold. During PRG mode, both displays are used to navigate the display driven programming menu.
Output LED
The output LED provides a visible indication when the output is activated.
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