Influence of ambient light ......................56 Front (optics) ..........................56 Cleaning the sensors ........................56 Disposal ............................56 Error correction and tips ......................57 Examples of sensor setup ......................57 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 2/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
General information 1.1 Concerning the contents of this document This manual contains information about the installation and initial setup of Baumer OM70 multi-spot sensors. It is a supplement to the mounting instructions supplied with each sensor. Read these operating instructions carefully and follow the safety instructions! 1.2 Intended use...
= Enables the panel if locked <---- = Jump to run mode Setting the language English The language is selected and confirmed by pressing Deutsch SET for 2 seconds. Italiano Français en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 4/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The sensor is aligned at a right angle to the measurement axis. The object must be within the measuring field, i.e. between the start of the measuring range Sdc and the end of the measuring range Sde. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 5/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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= Distance to the furthest measuring point Min DIST = Distance to the closest measuring point Avg DIST Max DIST Min DIST In the factory settings Avg DIST is predefined en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 6/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The sensor continuously outputs the measuring value in mm to the display and transmits it via the analog output to the control. Alternatively, the measuring value can also be retrieved from the RS485 interface. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 7/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
Nevertheless direct contact between the eye and beam should be avoided. 3.1 Connection cable An 8-pole, shielded connection cable (connector) is required. Baumer connection cables with the following order codes are recommended: 10127844 ESG 34FH0200G (length 2 m, straight plug) ...
RS485 receive/transmit+ (A) Pin 7 BU = blue Ground GND Pin 8 RD = red sync in Input synchronization NOTE It is recommended to connect unused inputs to GND (0V). en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 9/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
R1, R2, and R3 serve as references for sensor alignment during installation. "Left" and "Right" designations 13 mm are also important. Left Right Laser beam Level R3 Level R2 Level R1 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 10/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The sensor level R2 is the reference for 0. NOTE For further explanations, see section "Function and definition“ -> "Interfaces and output" -> "Interfaces and output-> "Analog signal output". en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 11/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The region from sensor level R2 up to the start of measuring range Sdc is called the blind region, i.e. the sensor cannot detect any objects there. Objects in this area can cause incorrect measuring values. Object Start of measuring range Sdc Measuring field End of measuring range Sde en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 12/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The sensor is mounted at a right angle (90°) to the reference surface or the object (when there is no reference surface). A reference level and the object must be inside the measuring field (see definition of measuring field). On reference level on object en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 13/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
With the mounting bracket for standard installation, the sensor can be mounted quickly and easily at a 90° angle to the reference surface. Mounting kit 11120705 Contents of this set: 90° mounting bracket Threaded plate 2x spherical head screw M4x35 1x Torx tool T20 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 14/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
When the sensor is in setting mode the display background lights up blue. Keys locked 112.42 mm If this symbol is on the left side of the screen, the touch panel is locked for operation. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 15/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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RS-485. The keys must be unlocked with a RS-485 command. When the locked keys are touched, the following text appears on the display: Touch keys locked by RS-485 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 16/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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Alarm output active. Performing setting OBJECT (Bright or Dark). Green Supply voltage Short circuit Sensor ready for operation. Check connection on digital output 1 or 2. Avg DIST 112.42 mm en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 17/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
5.2 Function tree The menu that can be accessed via the touch panel is shown below. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 18/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
End of measuring Reference axis range Display example: Display example: LIVE MONITOR LIVE MONITOR 30° ---- mm 15° 21.5mm NOTE To avoid measurement errors, the angle should be 0° en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 19/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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When moving the object into the direction of the assumed reference point until LEFT EDGE RISING displays 0mm, the reference point is found. According to data sheet chapter 6.1 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 20/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
5.4 MEAS TYPE The OM70 multi-spot can output measured distances in various ways. The measuring value is calculated in mm with analog or RS485 output. NOTE If the MEAS TYPE is changed, SCALE OUT, DIGITAL OUT and FIELD OF VIEW are reset to the default setting.
(e.g. sample size=5 -> 3 samples until output is effected). According to data sheet chapter 6.1 Dependent upon object to be measured en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 22/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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As visible in the diagram, the moving average softens the output. In contrast to the median filter, values at the output can be values that have never been measured. The measurement frequency is not affected by this filter, but rather the response time. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 23/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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1 / 500 Hz = 0.002 s Median = 7 / 2 (Formula: Samples / 2) = 4 Average = 16 Response time = 0.002 * (4 + 16) = 0.04 s = 40 ms en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 24/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
LEFT EDGE RISING of objects. Now an object is slowly pushed toward the presumed zero point. The zero point is reached when the value 0 mm is shown on the sensor display. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 25/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The measuring field width (Distance LIMIT LEFT to LIMIT RIGHT) must be at least 2 mm. FIELD OF VIEW 5.7.4 "Set maximum values" resets all adjustments of the measuring field to the standard settings (maximum measuring field). en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 26/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
DIST FAR >= Start of measuring range + minimum window size* NOTE The measuring cycles can be shortened by reduction of the window size, i.e. this increases the measuring frequency, according to data sheet chapter 6.1. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 27/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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For the negative slope the output signal decreases with an increasing measuring value. Pos. slope Neg. slope Measuring value in mm Start of measuring End of measuring range Sdc range Sde en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 28/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The switch point is selected in mm using the arrow keys. The point must lie within the measuring range (between start of measuring range Sdc and end of measuring range Sde -2x hysteresis According to data sheet chapter 6.1 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 29/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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If MEAS TYPE is changed, the switching output settings are discarded. The factory settings are restored for DIGITAL OUT = End of measuring range Sde According to data sheet chapter 6.1 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 30/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The sensor type and serial number are displayed here to enable clear identification of the sensor. SENSOR TYPE SERIAL NUMBER 5.10.5 Language Language selection: English Deutsch Italiano Français en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 31/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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= English NOTE With "Reset", the current configuration in the sensor is overwritten. However, all stored settings are deleted from the sensor memory. The factory settings will be restored. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 32/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The values are displayed successively; it is possible to jump to the next value using DOWN. MEAS TYPE OBJECT PRECISION SCALE OUT- Dist NEAR SCALE OUT- Dist FAR LIMIT LEFT LIMIT RIGHT SWITCH POINT WINDOW P1 (WINDOW P2) OUTPUT LEVEL ANALOG OUT en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 33/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
Measuring rate depends on the measuring field (distance). Min value: Maximum measuring field; Max. Value: 20% of the measurement field Measuring rate depends on the measuring field (width) Measurement with Baumer standardized measuring equipment and targets depending on measuring range (distance) Measurement on 90% remission (white) Measurement with measuring type average With active filtering Measuring range (distance) 100…112.5 mm...
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Yellow LED / red LED Yellow LED / red LED Light source Red laser diode, pulsed Red laser diode, pulsed Setting Touch display, RS485 Touch display, RS485 OM70 multi-spot OM70 multi-spot Electrical data 11155463 11112069 OM70-11155463 OM70-11112069 Voltage supply range +Vs 15 ...
The measuring value is calculated in accordance with the selected modus. Thanks to the factory calibration of the sensors, the output of the distance to the object is always in mm. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 38/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The measuring field is aligned with the housing reference surfaces at the factory. The beam position in every sensor is in exactly the same spot, which makes planning and sensor replacement very easy. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 39/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
If the Sync-In input is High, and then to start a measurement, is set to Low, the sensor starts with the exposure process. This means that if the Sync-In is in use, the response time always is 2x the measuring repetition time. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 40/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The absolute hysteresis can be calculated by taking the Hysteresis ℎ value from the data sheet. = × ℎ = ℎ Switching point (SWITCH POINT/WINDOW) en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 41/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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6.4.3 Measuring value Hystereis SWITCH POINT High Output Level Characteristics of the switching output at WINDOW 6.4.4 Measuring value Hysteresis WINDOW P2 WINDOW WINDOW P1 Hystersis High Output Level en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 42/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
6…18% reflectivity Standard object 6.5.3 The technical data for sensors in the data sheet refers to measurements with a Baumer standard object. This standard object is precisely defined in size, shape and color, making multiple measurements comparable. Standard object definition: ...
The desired CURRENT or VOLTAGE output function can be activated in the SYSTEM --> ANALOG sensor settings or with an RS485 command. Analog output with DISTANCE function NOTE If the object leaves the measuring range, the analog output will hold the last valid condition. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 44/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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∗ ( − ) + (10 ∗ ) = 10 HINWEIS Sdc and Sde are always in mm. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 45/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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Sync-In cable. The superordinate control generates the signals for this. HINT Once the Sync-In is set to High (Hold), all output functions are frozen in their last state until the next measurement. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 46/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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High Start measuring cycle Sync-In High Laser 1ms or 3ms (Object white/black) Reading camera High Calculations Set outputs High Analog Output 1 measuring cycle en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 47/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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If the Synch-In level is High, the sensor completes the actual measurement, but do not start the next measurement. All outputs are held (Hold function). High Sync High Laser 1ms or 3ms (Object white/black) High Reading camera Calculations Set outputs High Analog Output Hold function en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 48/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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5μs longer. High Sync-In 5µs High Laser 1ms or 3ms (Object white/black) High Reading camera Calculations Set outputs High Analog Output Measuring cycle 2 Measuring cycle 1 en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 49/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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When the RS-485 interface is activated, the analog output, digital output and alarm output are deactivated or switched as if there was no object in the measuring range. See separate RS-485 manual for further information. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 50/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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If no object is within the measurement range, the sensor will hold the last valid signal. The alarm output is high during this time. Object Measuring Range Object Object Object Conveyer Direction of movement Analogue output Alarm output en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 51/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
Dimensioning 6.7.2 20.5 Capacitive operator interfaces 31.5 6.8 Memory All changes made in the sensor are saved in nonvolatile (permanent) memory and are even retained after a power outage. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 52/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The red line represents the mean value, and the green lines each represent 1x standard deviation. The standard deviation indicates how level the measured line is. 6.55 6.45 6.35 6.25 6.15 Standard deviation: 0.03 mm Max-Min = 0.157mm en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 53/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous light exposure. 7.2 Part Identification Explanatory and warning label Certification label Identification label en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 54/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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The sensor identification part contains the following information: Company Logo Sensor brand name QR-Code to find more info Article description and article number Production information Serial number en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 55/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
The display and the keys must be kept free from dirt and moisture. Water and dirt on the keys can impair their function. 7.6 Disposal This sensor contains electronic components. Components are to be disposed of according to the regulations prevailing in the respective country. en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 56/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
3. Avg DIST measurement type for average value of distance to the object 4. OBJECT: Set dark 5. Set switching output DIGITAL OUT to 130 mm as the Point Measuring value Measuring range en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 57/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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Avoid very dark object Too much ambient light Check measuring mode setting (MEAS TYPE) Transmitting laser light is dim Sync-In input is on High--> set to Low en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 58/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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Measuring range distance error in chapter 6.1 corrected 12.10.2017 Minimum window size for digital output changed. Linearity deviation MR in % 2.3.2018 Precision filter values corrected. 21.03.2018 MESAX taken out. New name: OM70 multi-spot en_BA_OM70_multi-spot.docx 59/60 Baumer Electric AG 04.01.2021 14:26/tof V1.2 ANW_81156398 Frauenfeld, Switzerland...
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