IFM O8H2 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating instructions

Diffuse reflection sensor with

background suppression

and IO-Link

O8H2

706432 / 00 05 / 2017

Content

1 Preliminary note �� 3

1�1 Symbols used ��3

2 Functions and features ��3

3 Installation��3

4 Operating and display elements ��4

5 Electrical connection �� 4

5�1 PNP ��4 5�2 NPN ��5

6 Setting the range ��5

6�1 Setting the range by means of background and object ��5 6�2 Setting the range by means of the background �� 6 6�3 Setting the maximum range ��7

7 IO-Link ��8

7�1 General information ��8 7�2 Device-specific information ��8 7�3 Parameter setting tools ��8 7�4 Setting parameters via IO-Link ��8

8 Operation �� 9

9 Maintenance, repair, disposal �� 9

1 Preliminary note

► Instruction > Reaction, result […] Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications → Cross-reference

Important note Non-compliance can result in malfunctions or interference�

The diffuse reflection sensor detects objects and materials without contact and indicates their presence by a switching signal�

► Secure it to a bracket� ► Align the diffuse reflection sensor to the object to be detected�

Mount the diffuse reflection sensor with a tightening torque of max� 1 Nm�

Note:

The objects to be detected are to move transversely to the lens of the sensor�

► In case of other directions of movement it should be

tested before whether safe switching is guaranteed�

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