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1 Signs and Symbols
Warning
This symbol signals passages in the manual which must be observed at all times. Non-compliance can
cause injuries or material damage.
Warning Laser
This symbol appears in front of warning passages concerning the danger of laser beams.
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2 Safety information
It is essential that this manual is read, thoroughly understood and observed before setting the
VDM18 sensor into operation.
The VDM18 sensor may only be connected, mounted and adjusted by qualifi ed personnel.
Interventions and alterations to the device are not permissible!
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The VDM18 sensor is not a safety component as described by EU machine directives.
The VDM18 sensor complies with laser protection class 2 according to DIN EN 60825/1, status
2001. The technical requirements comply with EN 60947-5-2, 2000 edition.
Never look into the path of the laser. Do not suppress the refl ex to close the eyelids.
Gazing into the beam path for longer periods can damage the retina of the eye.
When mounting the sensor, ensure if possible that the beam path is sealed off at the end.
The laser must not be directed at people (head height).
When aligning VDM18, ensure that there are no refl ections on refl ective surfaces.
Should the safety label on the VDM18 sensor be partly covered due to its installation position,
other safety labels are to be positioned on visible parts of the sensor. When applying the new
safety label, make sure that you cannot look into the laser beam whilst reading it.
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3 Appropriate use
The VDM18 sensor is not authorised for use in protecting human safety on machines and during
technical applications.
The VDM18 is an optical sensor and measures distances without contact. (triangulationsprinciple)
4 Mounting
4.1 Dimensionaldrawing
TypeX(mm)
VDM18-100/32/105/12218,4
VDM18-300/32/105/12221,5
X
Illustr. 1
Sensor alignment
Position VDM18 so that the distance from the object is within the operating range of the sensor. Screw the VDM18
sensor to the mounting bracket, e.g. type OMH-VDM18 (not included in delivery) or a suitable device. Only use the
holes provided in the housing (see dimensioned drawing) for this purpose.
If steps, moving or striped objects are to be detected, the front panel of the sensor should be mounted at a right
angle to the direction of movement or stripes (Illustr. 2 + 3).
With very refl ective objects, the sensor must be mounted at an angle of approx. 5° (Illustr. 4).
To optimise measurements, the VDM18 sensor is to be given constructive protection from vibra-
Turn the sensor connector plug according to the installation position (Illustr. 1) so that the connection cable can be
freely connected without being bent.
Insert the socket of the connection cable into the VDM18 connector and screw tight.
For example, secure the connection cable from sliding with a cable tie.
Connect VDM18 as shown in fi gure 5.
* Laser-Disable:
A measurement is only made if the input is connected to –UB (buttons are locked) or is open.
The laser is switched off when +UB is applied to the input. The switching output and the analogue output retain their
last status.
Switch on the operating voltage (note the permissible operating voltage).
The sensor is ready to operate after a delay (≤ 300 ms). LED BA (green) must light.
For maximum precision, please allow for a heating period (approx. 5 minutes).
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6 Operation and Setting
6.1 Possible Settings and Operating Modes
The VDM18 is ready to operate after applying the operating voltage.
However, the following settings can be made if necessary:
· Set the switching point or switching window
· Scale the analogue output
· Set the operating mode (Speed Mode / Averaging Mode )
· Set the switching type (light/dark)
· Reset the sensor to the factory state
· Laser off and measured value hold (via electrical connection)
· Lock buttons „S“ and „T“ (via electrical connection)
6.2 Factory State:
· Switching output:
Switching output is active when the object is in the operating range and reliably detected.
Switching type = light on
· Analogue output (4...20 mA): 4 mA = end of operating range, 20 mA = beginning of operating range
Set button:Change or confi rm setting or teach in switching point.
Toggle
T
button:
Conf
S
Exit
Conf
and
T
Exit
The LEDs indicate the selected settings.
BAZA
Q
AV
NC
QA
OK
FS
S
fnoC
tixE
T
Illustr. 6
Select setting, jumps one setting forward.
Pressing both buttons simultaneously causes:
3 s Conf => activate set mode
1x press Exit => data are saved and the setting mode exited
LED Colour UseDescription
BAGreenOperating indicatorOn: ready for operation (Run mode)
ZARedStatus indicator
(only active in the Set mode)
QYellow Indicates status of output QLights: switching output active
QAYellowIndicates status of output QALights: object is within the set 0% and
AvGreenSignals operating mode
(speed/averaging)
OKGreenStability indicator (good target)Lights: object safely detected and in the
NcGreenSignals switching type light/dark
switching for output Q
FSGreenFactory Setting
(only active in Set mode)
Flashing: Set mode is active
Lights: selected setting is active
100 % range
Lights: operation set with averaging
operating range
Lights: switching type dark on set
Lights: factory setting selected
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6.4 Make settings
6.4.1 Activating the Set Mode (conf):
Press the buttons „S“ and „T“ simultaneously for 3 s (or longer) until the LED BA (green) fl ashes
(LED fl ashes when time lock open and Set mode activated).
6.4.2 Setting the Sensor
No. LED DescriptionFactory setting
1
Q
V
A
NC
2
Q
V
A
NC
Set switching point for switching output Q:
QA
Position the object at the desired switching point. The „OK“ LED must light.
OK
Press T until the „Q“ LED lights.
FS
Press S once. If the object is detectable and in the operating range, the „ZA“
LED (red) fl ashes with 1 Hz.
Exit the Set menu (T + S) or
go to the next setting with the T button.
Set the switching window for switching output Q:
Position the object at the desired fi rst switching window limit. The „OK“ LED
must light.
Press T until the „Q“ LED lights.
Press S once. If the object is detectable and in the operating range, the „ZA“
LED (red) fl ashes with 1 Hz.
Position the object at the desired second switching window limit. The „OK“
LED must light.
S
once. The distance is saved as the second switching window limit if
Press
the object is detectable and in the operating range. The „ZA“ LED lights for
confi rmation for as long as S is pressed.
Exit the Set menu (T + S ) or
go to the next setting with the T button.
If the object was not moved after teaching the fi rst switching window limit,
a minimum switching window (1% of the operating range) is laid around
the teach point.
Scaling of the analogue output QA
QA
Position the object at the desired 0% point (4mA). The „OK“ LED must light.
OK
Press T until the „QA“ LED lights.
FS
Press S once. If the object is detectable and in the operating range, the distance is saved as the 0% point (4mA). The „ZA“ LED (red) fl ashes with 1 Hz.
If no 100% point is to be set, exit the Set menu (T + S) or go to the next
setting with T.
If a 100% point is to be set, place the object at the desired distance.
The „OK“ LED must light.
Press S once. If the object is detectable and in the operating range, the distance is saved as the 100% point (20mA). The „ZA“ LED lights for confi rmati-
on for as long as S is pressed.
Exit the Set menu (T + S ) or
go to the next setting with the T button.
If the distance between the 0% point is less than 5% of the operating
range, the analogue output is automatically scaled to 5% of the max.
operating range. The middle of the range is placed between the set 0%
and 100% points.
Switching window
over the whole
operating range,
i.e. switching
output is active
when the object
is in the operating
range and reliably
detected.
The operating mode (speed / averaging) is changed by pressing
FS
Look at the „ZA“ LED (red). „ZA“ lights = averaging mode is active.
„ZA“ does not light = speed mode is active.
Exit the Set menu (T + S ) or
go to the next setting with the T button.
Averaging Mode: for detecting rough surfaces. The arithmetic (fl oating)
average of 100 measured values is taken. This smoothes the measuring
result.
Speed Mode: for shortest response time and max. switching frequency
without averaging.
Light/dark switching
QA
Press T until the „Nc“ LED lights.
OK
The switching function (light/dark switching) is changed by pressing S repea-
FS
tedly.
Look at the „ZA“ LED (red): „ZA“ lights = switching type dark on is active.
„ZA“ does not light = switching type light on is active.
Exit the Set menu (T + S ) or
go to the next setting with the T button..
Activate Factory Setting
QA
Press T until the „FS“ LED lights.
OK
Press S once.
FS
The sensor is reset to the factory state.
The „ZA“ LED lights for confi rmation for as long as S is pressed.
Exit the Set mode (T + S ) or
go to the next setting with the T button.
S
repeatedly.
speed mode
light on
6.4.3 Deactivating the Set Mode (Exit):
First press T, then S. All settings are then saved. The sensor is in the Run mode after releasing the buttons. The
operating indicator „BA“ (green) lights steadily
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Optical data (typ.)
Operating range VDM18-10030 ... 100 mm
Measuring range VDM18-10070 mm
Operating range VDM18-30080 ... 300 mm
Measuring range VDM18-300220 mm
Resolution*
Light usedPulsed laser light, red 650 nm, MTBF>50,000h *
Size of light spot VDM18-1001.5 mm x 3 mm at 30 mm / 1.5 mm x 3.25 mm at 100 mm
Size of light spot VDM18-3001.5 mm x 3.5 mm at 80 mm / 2 mm x 4.5 mm at 300 mm
Ambient lightConstant light 5000 lux as per EN 60947-5-2
Laser protection class2 (EN 60825/1)
1
< 0.1% of measuring range
2
Electrical data (typ.),
Operating voltage UB18-30 V DC *
Power consumption (no load)≤ 40 mA at 24 V DC
Signal output Q (PNP, light/dark ON switchable)
Output current Q≤ 100 mA
Switching frequency Q≤ 1 kHz (speed mode) / ≤ 10 Hz (averaging mode)
Response time Q, Q
Maximum capacitive load Q< 100 nF
Analogue output Q
Control input INLaser-Disable*
Linearity< 0.25% of measuring range
Temperature drift< 0.02% / °C =
Protective circuitsReverse battery protection, short-circuit protection
VDE protection class *
Stand-by delay≤ 300 ms
A0.4 ms (speed mode) / 40 ms (averaging mode)
A4-20 mA*
Button lock
Free running
5
3
4
when HIGH (+UB)
when LOW (-UB)
when open
Mechanical data
Housing materialABS, shock-resistant
Front screenPMMA
ProtectionIP 67*
Ambient temperature range-10 to +60 °C
Storage temperature range-20 to +80 °C
ConnectionM12 connector, 5-pin
Weightapprox. 43 g
*1 smallest, measurable difference
*2 at ambient temperature : +40 °C
*3 limit values
*4 recommended burden < 500 Ohm (apparent ohmic resistance )
*5 rating 50V DC
*6 with attached connector