Translation of the original instructions
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About this document
1.1
Purpose of the Document
This document describes the use of the above-mentioned product. Certain
aspects of use are described in other documents and must be observed
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1.2
Applicable Documents
All available documents for the product
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Document
Contents
Description of air gap sensor SOPA
Functional description, installation, commission-
ing, maintenance, description of the IO-Link
parameters, technical data
IO-Link IODD
Device Description File
Tab. 1 Applicable Documents
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Safety
2.1
General Safety Instructions
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Only use the product in original status without unauthorised modifications.
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Only use the product if it is in perfect technical condition.
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Only use media in accordance with the specifications
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Technical data.
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Observe labelling on the product.
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Note that changes to the switching status (EDIT mode) become effective
immediately.
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Intended Use
The air gap sensor SOPA is intended for distance monitoring in a range of
20 … 200 μm. The distance measurement is performed using a non-contact pneu-
matic measuring process. This enables it to be used in harsh ambient conditions.
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Training of qualified personnel
Installation, commissioning, maintenance and disassembly should only be con-
ducted by qualified personnel.
2.4
UL/CSA Certification
In combination with the UL inspection mark on the product, the information in this
section must also be observed in order to comply with the certification conditions
of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) for USA and Canada.
UL/CSA Certification Information
Product category code
NRNT2 (USA)
NRNT8 (Canada)
File number
E253738
Considered standards
UL 508, 17th edition
C22.2 No. 14-2005
UL mark
Tab. 2 UL/CSA Certification Information
This device is intended to be used with a Class 2 power source or Class 2 trans-
former in accordance with UL1310 or UL1585.
As an alternative a LV/C (Limited Voltage/Current) power source with one of the
following properties can be used:
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This device shall be used with a suitable isolating source such that the max-
imum open circuit voltage potential available to the product is not more than
30 V DC and the current is limited to a value not exceeding 8 amperes meas-
ured after 1 minute of operation.
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This device shall be used with a suitable isolating source in conjunction with
a fuse in accordance with UL248. The fuse shall be rated max. 3.3 A and be
installed in the 30 V DC power supply to the device in order to limit the avail-
able current.
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Further information
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Accessories
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Spare parts
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Service
Contact your regional Festo contact person if you have technical questions
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Product overview
5.1
Configuration
5.1.1
Product Design
1 Supply port for supply pressure
2 Sensor module (max. 4 modules
permitted in combination with con-
trol module)
3 Plug for the electrical connection
4 Display
5 Edit button
6 B pushbutton
7 A pushbutton
8 Label holder
9 Pneumatic connection for measur-
ing nozzle (output)
10 Supply port for operating pressure
11 Vent screw (width across flats 14)
12 Fastening slides
13 Threaded sleeve (M4)
14 Blanking plug (M7)
15 Control module (optional)
16 Manual LED (green) – Ready indic-
ation for manual override (only
SOPA-C..-H)
17 Pushbutton - Clean (exhaust air)
(only SOPA-C..- H)
18 Status LED (yellow) – Clean
(exhaust air)
19 Pushbutton - Sense (measuring
air) (only SOPA-C..- H)
20 Status LED (yellow) – Sense
(instrument air)
Fig. 1 Product Design
5.1.2
Display Components
1 Display of binary output OutA
2 Display of binary output OutB
3 Display of binary output OutC
4 4-digit alphanumeric display
5 Toolbar for functions
6 Bar graph
Fig. 2 LCD display
8118603
SOPA
Air gap sensor
8118603
2019-12c
[8118605]
Instructions | Operating
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73734 Esslingen
Germany
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