Service Notes; Accessories; Troubleshooting - Baumer OADR 20I6 Series User Manual

8 Service notes

The OADR requires no maintenance apart from keeping the front windows clean. Dust or fingerprints can
impair the sensor function. It is normally sufficient to wipe the windows dry with a clean (!), soft cloth.
Alcohol or soapy water may be used for heavy soiling.

9 Accessories

Connecting cable, straight

10 Troubleshooting

Error
The sensor does not
measure
The sensor has
incorrect measuring
values
The sensor does not
reach the accuracy
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ESG 34FF0500G, 8 pins, length 5 m, IP 69K, shielded
Possible reason
The teach-in wire is connected to
+Vs
The receiving beam is covered by
an object / edge / step
No receiving signal (transparent or
highly reflective object)
Mutual optical interferences
between two or more sensors
Strong ambient light.
Semi transparent, transparent or
highly reflective objects
Rough surface
Color edges
Resolution of the A/D converter in
the control unit
Correction
Connect the teach-in wire to 0 V
Make sure that no object is in the receiving
field
Make sure that the laser spot falls on a diffuse
reflecting surface
Make sure that no other light spot is within the
receiving field of the sensor
Prevent ambient light with a shield
Make sure that the laser spot falls on a
diffusely reflecting surface
Use a sensor with laser line if possible
Mount the sensor the correct way
Read the manual of the control unit
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