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OPTEX OVS-6000 Quick Setup Guide
For detailed information, please refer to the installation manual supplied with each sensor.
The OVS-6000 utilizes an active infrared transmitter and photoelectric
receiver located in the rectangular sensor head. This Quick Setup Guide
will answer the most common installation questions, including: Mounting
location, aiming the sensor head to achieve proper detection, self-learning,
and programming.
Select a sensor mounting location based on application (Notification or Dwell Time)
1
Notification (detecting the approach of a vehicle) applications, vehicle clearance validation
Note: Mount to the side if you don't have vehicle clearance of the sensor (see above right); ensure vehicles will not strike the sensor.
2
Dwell Time (detecting the presence of a stopped vehicle) applications, vehicle clearance validation
Note: Mount to the side if you don't have vehicle clearance of the sensor (see above right); ensure vehicles will not strike the sensor.
3
After choosing the mounting location, open the box and remove
the sensor.
4
Note that the dipswitches are located behind the black cover, which
can be easily removed by pulling the cover forward.
5
View the Transmitter, Receiver and Dipswitches. See below for detail of
dipswitch settings.
sensor
3-4'
3 - 4'
sensor
* Aim detector beams in front of tube machine
(over)
or
or
sensor
3 - 4'
sensor
3-4'

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  • Page 1 OPTEX OVS-6000 Quick Setup Guide For detailed information, please refer to the installation manual supplied with each sensor. The OVS-6000 utilizes an active infrared transmitter and photoelectric receiver located in the rectangular sensor head. This Quick Setup Guide will answer the most common installation questions, including: Mounting location, aiming the sensor head to achieve proper detection, self-learning, and programming.
  • Page 2 The IR Locator (optional) will give you the ability to locate the individual beams. When the LEDs light up on the IR Locator, you are within the beam area. The IR Locator Adjustment Tool can be purchased from OPTEX. Call 800-877-6656 to learn more. IR Locator (optional) Choose Sensor Settings 1 and 2 - Presence (Vehicle) Detection Timer Notification (Vehicle Approaching): 1 and 2 Down (shown).

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