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Basic TEACH Instructions

Use the following instructions to teach the Q5X sensor. The instructions provided on the sensor display vary depending on the type
of TEACH mode selected. Jam Retroreflective TEACH is the default TEACH mode on CH1, and Jam Background Suppression
TEACH is the default TEACH mode on CH2.
1. Press and hold TEACH for longer than 2 seconds to start the selected TEACH mode.
2. Present the target.
3. Press TEACH to teach the target. The target is taught and the sensor waits for the second target, if required by the selected
TEACH mode, or returns to Run mode.
4. Complete these steps only if it is required for the selected TEACH mode.
a) Present the second target.
b) Press TEACH to teach the target. The target is taught and the sensor returns to Run mode.
See the Instruction Manual for detailed instructions and other available TEACH modes. The TEACH modes include:
• Two-point static background suppression
point between two taught target distances, relative to the shifted origin location.
• Dynamic background suppression
sensor takes multiple samples and the switch point is set between the minimum and the maximum sampled distances.
• One-point window (foreground suppression)
the taught target distance.
• One-point background suppression
taught target distance. Objects beyond the taught switch point are ignored.
• Dual intensity + distance
See Dual Mode Reference Surface Considerations
output switches when an object passing between the sensor and the reference surface changes the perceived distance or
amount of returned light.
• Jam retroreflective
when a background is present. This mode sets a window with two switch points centered around the taught target distance.
Measurements with valid intensity inside this window are qualified as not jammed. An independent jam range (RNG) value is
set which defines the minimum movement required, which in combination with an automatically determined intensity
threshold, determines that an object is moving (not jammed). A Loss of Signal for the user-defined time is treated as a jam.
• Jam background suppression
for jam detection when no background is present. This mode sets a background suppression point in front of the taught
target distance. Measurements with a valid intensity inside this window are qualified as not jammed. An independent jam
range (RNG) value is set by the user which defines the minimum movement required, which in combination with an
automatically determined intensity threshold, determines that an object is moving (not jammed). A Loss of Signal condition is
not treated as a jam.

Manual Adjustments

Manually adjust the sensor switch point using the
1. From Run mode, press either
flashes slowly.
2. Press to increase the setting or
rapidly, the new setting is accepted, and the sensor returns to Run mode.
Note: When JRET or JBGS TEACH modes are selected, the manual adjustment is used to adjust the RNG
value, the minimum distance of movement required to determine an object is moving (not jammed).
Note: When FGS TEACH mode is selected, manual adjustment moves both sides of the symmetrical threshold
window simultaneously, expanding and collapsing the window size. Manual adjustment does not move the center
point of the window.
Note: When Dual TEACH mode is selected, after the TEACH process is completed, use the manual adjustment
to adjust the sensitivity of the thresholds around the taught reference point. The taught reference point is a
combination of the measured distance and returned signal intensity from the reference target. Manual adjustment
does not move the taught reference point, but pressing
decreases the sensitivity. When re-positioning the sensor or changing the reference target, re-teach the sensor.

Locking and Unlocking the Sensor Buttons

Use the lock and unlock feature to prevent unauthorized or accidental programming changes.
Three settings are available:
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—Two-point TEACH sets a single switch point. The sensor sets the switch
—Dynamic TEACH sets a single switch point during machine run conditions. The
—One-point window sets a window (two switch points) centered around
—One-point background suppression sets a single switch point in front of the
—Dual mode records the distance and amount of light received from the reference surface.
on p. 13 for more information about selecting a reference surface. The
—Jam retroreflective TEACH mode is an extension of Dual Mode optimized for jam detection
—Jam background suppression TEACH mode is an extension of Dual Mode optimized
and buttons.
or one time. The selected channel displays briefly, then the current setting value
to decrease the setting. After 1 second of inactivity, the new setting value flashes
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