Adjusting The Optical Axis - Omron L User Manual

Section 2
PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT

Adjusting the Optical Axis

Affix the optical axis adjustment seal (supplied with the sensor) on the front side of the
receiver, and adjust the receiver position so that the laser beam is irradiated at the
center of the cross on the seal.
For more accurate adjustment, adjust the receiver position so that the Amplifier Unit
shows the largest reading.
• When adjusting the receiver position, take care not to touch the emitter and receiver of the sensor
• The standard received light amount and scaling must be set after completion of optical axis
• After optical axis adjustment is complete, remove the optical axis adjustment seal.
Installing the Side View Attachment
Fix the side view attachment with M2 screws (supplied with the product). The screws
must be tightened with a torque of 0.08N•m or lower.
The side view attachment can be used even if only the emitter or receiver is mounted.
Make sure that the emitter and receiver are mounted in the correct direction as shown
below. Mounting them in the wrong direction will hinder correct measurements.
• Make sure that the screws are tightened with the same torque. Tightening them with different
• Tightening the screws with a torque exceeding 0.08N•m may damage the screw holes. Make sure
• After the side view attachment is mounted, adjust the optical axis.
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head. Adhesion of finger marks may hinder correct measurements. If you have touched them,
wipe them with a clean, soft cloth.
adjustment.
Setting the Standard Received Light Amount p.45, Scaling p.67
Mounting hole
Mounting hole
torque may cause the optical axis to shift.
that the screws are tightened with the specified torque.
Optical axis adjustment seal