
FT 50 C...S1 Colour sensor - GB - 068-13821 - 25.07.2007-01
Mounting and
operating instructions
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Use and configuration
The sensor has different operating modes and functions. It has a serial RS 485 interface for the transfer of colour
values and configuration of sensor functions.
Sensor configuration can be carried out via the control panel using the
and
keys.
CAUTION
Push bottons only with finger! Do not use sharp objects!
7.1
Displays and configuration elements
Keys and their functions:
General operating functions
Keys
Description
In operating mode
In configuration mode
SET
Pressing key > 3 s activates configuration
mode
ð
LED „C“ flashes yellow to confirm
Quick press and release:
ð
jump to next menu
ð
save and confirm set values
Continue
No function
Alter configuration and jump to next
menu / point
Entire control
panel
No function
Pressing both keys together activates ESC
(Escape)
ð
quit configuration mode without saving
modifications
INFORMATION
A time lock prevents short unintentional pressure on the
key from activating configuration
mode.
Once configuration mode has been opened, a time window (duration approx. 20 s) also opens.
Should no further input occur during this period, then the sensor switches back to operating
mode.
LEDs (Illustr.9) indicate the selected menus and configurations.
Display function
LED
Colour
Use
In operating mode
In configuration mode
Green
Operating mode
display
LIGHTS UP,
when sensor is ready for use.
LIGHTS UP,
when sensor is ready for use.
C
Yellow
C = Colour
ð
teach colour
ð
Signal status
LIGHTS UP, (in switching
mode N.O. = Factory setting)
if object colour = taught colour
(switching output „Q“ = active).
Function inverted when swit-
ching mode N.C. is selected.
FLASHES,
if menu „C“ (teach a colour) is selec-
ted,
FLASHES with „+/F“,
if menu „C+“ is selected
Illustr.9
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