IFM Electronic E2M231, E2M232 Operating Instructions Manual
Operating instructions
Monitor for analogue cameras
E2M231
E2M232
UK
706451 / 00 02/2018
E2M231 / E2M232 monitor for analogue cameras
Contents
1 Preliminary note ....................................................................4
1.1 Symbols used..................................................................4
1.2 Warnings used .................................................................4
2 Safety instructions ..................................................................4
2.1 General ......................................................................4
2.2 Target group ...................................................................4
2.3 Electrical connection.............................................................4
2.4 Tampering with the device ........................................................4
3 Functions and features...............................................................5
4 Function keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.1 Camera switch .................................................................6
4.2 Day / Night setting ..............................................................6
4.3 Contrast ......................................................................7
4.4 Brightness.....................................................................7
4.5 Colour saturation ...............................................................7
4.6 Scan / Back in menu.............................................................7
5 User menu ........................................................................8
5.1 Language .....................................................................8
5.2 Camera settings ................................................................9
6 Service menu .....................................................................10
6.1 Camera settings ...............................................................10
6.2 Camera name.................................................................10
6.3 System settings ...............................................................11
6.3.1 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6.3.2 On screen display..........................................................11
6.3.3 Keyboard ................................................................12
6.3.4 Power supply settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
6.3.5 LCD backlight.............................................................13
6.3.6 Scanning.................................................................13
6.3.7 Camera switch ............................................................14
6.3.8 Tacho settings.............................................................14
6.3.9 Default settings............................................................15
6.4 Info .....................................................................15
7 Glossary ........................................................................16
8 Error messages ...................................................................16
8.1 Automatic camera selection ......................................................16
8.2 Malfunction of camera 3 .........................................................16
8.3 Device shuts off after 2 seconds. ..................................................16
8.4 LEDs C1 and [Enter / Standby] key flash ............................................16
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E2M231 / E2M232 monitor for analogue cameras
1 Preliminary note
This document describes the operation of the E2M23x monitor for analogue cameras.
1.1 Symbols used
► Instructions
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[…] Designation of keys and keys
"…" Name of display text
→ Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note
1.2 Warnings used
NOTE
Warning of damage to property.
2 Safety instructions
2.1 General
These instructions are an integral part of the device. They contain texts and figures concerning the correct
handling of the device and must be read before installation or use.
Observe the operating instructions. Non-observance of the instructions, operation which is not in
accordance with use as prescribed below, wrong installation or incorrect handling can seriously affect the
safety of operators and machinery.
2.2 Target group
These instructions are intended for authorised persons according to the EMC and low-voltage directives.
The device must be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician.
2.3 Electrical connection
Disconnect the unit externally before handling it.
The connection pins may only be supplied with the signals indicated in the technical data and on the
device label and only the approved accessories of ifm may be connected.
2.4 Tampering with the device
In case of malfunctions or uncertainties please contact the manufacturer. Any tampering with the
device can seriously affect the safety of operators and machinery. This is not permitted and leads to the
exclusion of any liability and warranty claims.
NOTE
The display is sensitive to pressure. Touching the display may result in permanent pixel errors.
► Do not touch the screen.
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E2M231 / E2M232 monitor for analogue cameras
3 Functions and features
The E2M231 / E2M232 monitor processes input signals from analogue cameras and shows them on the
internal display. The parameters of the device are set via integrated keys. The device is available in 2
versions:
● with 1 analogue video input (E2M231)
● with 2 analogue video inputs (E2M232)
The O2M2xx and O3M2xx cameras from ifm electronic are compatible with the device.
The device must not be operated during safety-critical operations.
Because of the requirements for electromagnetic interference emissions, the device is intended for use in
industrial environments. The device is not designed for use in domestic areas.
The device may only be used under the operating conditions specified in the data sheet.
4 Function keys
The following keys are on the front of the device:
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Symbol Name Function
Camera switch Select between the connected cameras.
Press the [Camera switch] key to activate the manual selection of the camera. Use the
[Plus / +] and [Minus / -] keys to select the connected cameras. Press the [Camera switch]
key again to deactivate the manual camera selection (→ „4.1 Camera switch“).
Day / Night setting Select between day and night setting.
Press the [Day / Night setting] key to change the brightness and colour palette of the
display (→ „4.2 Day / Night setting“).
Contrast Set the contrast.
Press the [Contrast] key to activate contrast setting. Use the [Plus / +] and [Minus / -] keys
to change the contrast. Press the [Contrast] key again to deactivate contrast setting
(→ „4.3 Contrast“).
Brightness Set the brightness.
Press the [Brightness] key to activate brightness setting. Use the [Plus / +] and
[Minus / -] keys to change the brightness. Press the [Brightness] key again to deactivate
the brightness setting (→ „4.4 Brightness“).
Scan /
Back in menu
Minus / - Select next menu item.
Display the image of the connected cameras one after the other.
Go Back in menu.
Press the [Scan / Back in menu] key to display the view of the connected cameras one
after the other or navigate back in menu (→ „4.6 Scan / Back in menu“).
Navigate to the left in the menu.
Press the [Minus / -] key to navigate to the next menu item or to the left.
Plus / + Select the previous menu item.
Navigate to the right in the menu.
Press the [Plus / +] key to navigate to the previous menu item or to the right.
Enter / Standby Display standby mode and details about the firmware.
Acknowledge the menu item.
Press the [Enter / Standby] key to activate the standby mode and to display the details
about the firmware or to confirm the selected menu item.
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4.1 Camera switch
The [Camera switch] key activates the manual camera selection. Use the [Plus / +] and
[Minus/ -] keys to select the connected cameras. Press the [Camera switch] key again to
deactivate the manual camera selection.
The active camera is displayed with the "C1", "C2" and "C3" LEDs.
The [Camera switch] key has priority over the scan function and the automatic camera selection.
The [Camera switch] key can be set (→ „6.3.7 Camera switch“).
The [Camera switch] key can be deactivated (→ „6.3.3 Keyboard“).
4.2 Day / Night setting
The [Day / Night setting] key changes between the day and night setting of the device.
The day / Night setting changes the brightness and the colour palette of the device.
Available day and night setting:
Day / Night setting Description
ABC Automatic setting of the brightness depending on the ambient light. The brightness sensor is above the
ABC RED Automatic setting of the brightness depending on the ambient light. A red colour palette is used. The
ABC BLUE Automatic setting of the brightness depending on the ambient light. A blue colour palette is used. The
DAY 100% Day mode. The brightness is set to 100 %. The LED above the [Day / Night setting] key is permanently
NIT 20% Night mode. The brightness is set to 20 %. Use the [Plus / +] and [Minus / -] keys to vary the brightness
RED 20% Night mode. The brightness is set to 20 %. A red colour palette is used. Use the [Plus / +] and
BLUE 20% Night mode. The brightness is set to 20 %. A blue colour palette is used. Use the [Plus / +] and
[Plus / +] key.
brightness sensor is above the [Plus / +] key.
brightness sensor is above the [Plus / +] key.
on. Use the [Plus / +] and [Minus / -] keys to vary the brightness between 50 % and 100 %.
between 0 % and 50 %.
[Minus / -] keys to vary the brightness between 0 % and 50 %.
[Minus / -] keys to vary the brightness between 0 % and 50 %.
A minimum value for automatic background illumination can be set in the Service menu
(→ „6.3.5 LCD backlight“).
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