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Operating Instructions OPT2507 Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation Translation of the original operating instructions Subject to change without notice Available as PDF file only Version 1.0 www.wenglor.com...
The safety precautions and warnings are laid out in accordance with the following principle: SIGNAL WORD Type and source of danger! Possible consequences in the event that the hazard is disregarded. à Measures for averting the hazard. 1 ‒ General | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
• wenglor assumes no liability for printing errors or other inaccuracies contained in these operating in- structions unless wenglor was verifiably aware of such errors at the point in time at which the operat- ing instructions were prepared.
• All rights are reserved by wenglor. • Commercial reproduction or any other commercial use of the provided content and information, in particular graphics and images, is not permitted without previous written consent from wenglor. 1 ‒ General | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
• Not a safety component in accordance with 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive). • The product may be used only with accessories supplied or approved by wenglor, or in combination with approved products. A list of approved accessories and combination products can be found at www.automationdirect.com on the product detail page.
Read the operating instructions carefully before using the product. Protect the sensor against contamination and mechanical influences. Laser Warnings Laser Class 1 (EN 60825-1) LASER CLASS 1 Applicable standards and safety regulations must EN 60825-1:2014 be observed. 2 ‒ For Your Safety | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired op- eration. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. 2 ‒ For Your Safety | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Specifications correspond to measured value without load. For all variants, the specification may differ due to the load on the output. Housing Dimensions ① = emitted light ② = receiver diode M4 screw = 1 Nm M5 screw = 2 Nm 3 ‒ Technical Data | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
68 = supply voltage indicator Complementary Products wenglor offers you the right connection and mounting technology as well as other accessories for your product. You can find this at www.automationdirect.com on the product details page at the bottom. Scope of Delivery •...
• Protect the product against exposure to direct sunlight. NOTICE Risk of property damage in case of improper storage! The product may be damaged. à Storage instructions must be complied with. 4 ‒ Transport and Storage | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
à Comply with installation instructions. CAUTION Risk of personal injury or property damage during installation! Personal injury and damage to the product may occur. à Ensure a safe installation environment. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
With holes, blind holes and edges in the surface of moving parts, the sensor must be positioned so that the edge does not obscure the laser dot. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Measuring Objects with Evenly Positioned, Colored Edges When oriented correctly, the influence on measuring accuracy is minimal. When oriented incorrectly, the different reflectivity of the various colors will result in deviations. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Risk of personal injury or property damage due to electric current. Voltage-conducting parts may cause personal injury or damage to equipment. à The electric device may be connected by appropriately qualified personnel only. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Switching outputs not active Analog indicator O Object within set measuring range Object outside set measuring range Localization Localization function active = Not lit = Permanently lit = Flashing 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Risk of personal injury or property damage in case of non-compliance! The system’s safety function is disabled. Personal injury and damage to equipment may occur. à Required action as specified in case of fault. 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
The teach-In function can be used to scale the analog output and assign the min./max. values to mea- sured distances. By default, 4 mA/0 V corresponds to the minimum measuring range, and 20 mA/10 V corresponds to the maximum measuring range. 6 ‒ Settings | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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If an object that is too close is taught in, the analog value is set to the minimum value of 4 mA/0 V and the Power LED also lights up yellow. If there is an error during teach-in preventing it from being carried out, this is indicated by a red LED. 6 ‒ Settings | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
This view is displayed after jumping to the Info menu. The current measured distance is displayed in combination with the measured value's unit. Main Menu Jumps to main menu to apply settings. 7 ‒ Settings via Menu | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Bluetooth Signal This view shows the Bluetooth signal Quality quality. Display Mode Returns to Display mode. Main Menu The corresponding functions are described in the Parameters [} 42] section. 7 ‒ Settings via Menu | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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• Deactivated Short • German Language 2 sec. • English Short • Chinese • Activated Rotate display 2 sec. • Deactivated Short Reset 2 sec. Reset Short Back 7 ‒ Settings via Menu | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
This function can be used to suppress interfering signals, such as those produced by a glass disk, for instance. Min. distance: working range Max. distance: working range Note! 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Distance values output in μm. Distance values read out in mil. Bluetooth The Bluetooth interface can be switched on/off. Bluetooth The Bluetooth function can be password protected to prevent unauthorized access. Password Function 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Status messages [} 38]. Laser-off input See E3 for an explanation Teach-in input See E3 for an explanation Deactivated The pin is deactivated. Laser-off input Laser off Input 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
A distance is taught in to the analog limit values, and the dis- tance is output as a linearly proportional current or voltage value. Sensor 4 mA / 0 V 20 mA/0 V 20mA / 10V 4 mA/10 V Tolerance 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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The substitute values described in the section Settings – Ana- Enabled log output can be activated or deactivated. Replacement values Enabled Sensor outputs substitute values. Deactivated Sensor does not use substitute values. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Possible settings Default Teach-in Starts the teach-in process. Teach-in Foreground Teach-In Foreground teach-in mode Sensor Teach-in distance Object Switching point Background Teach-In Sensor Teach-in distance Object Switching point Window Teach-In 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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If a distance range has been set, the switching point can be set within the set distance range only. Hysteresis mode Hysteresis is the difference between the switch-on and switch- Auto off point. Auto 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Negative A jump is detected when the measured value jumps to a lower value, i.e. the contrast value becomes darker. Both 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
In addition, the calculated difference or thickness output as absolute value via IO-Link. Mechanical Layout Differential Measurement Sensor Sensor alignment offset Sensor Main Secondary Reference object Reference thickness 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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In this case, the main sensor is set to the “Thickness measurement” operating mode. The operating mode must be changed accordingly when performing a differential measurement. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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A combination of red and blue laser versions is also possible. This combination is recommended if the sensors interfere with each other when there is no object due to the installation situation. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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This setting is used to enable automatic detection of the ZC4G004 adapter, when in use, and to preset the operating mode according to the connection. The main sensor is set to Thickness mode. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
The status messages used to trigger the collective message can be defined for the warning output and the error output respectively. The status messages are OR-linked so that the output is activated when one of the defined status messages is activated. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Output O test According to the measured value According to the measured value 4…20 mA SSC1 Test According to the measured value According to mea- sured value 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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INFORMATION Output A1 is used for IO-Link communication in this function and cannot be simulated. Simulation mode ends automatically as soon as the power supply is interrupted. 8 ‒ Function Description | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
These sensors have an integrated Bluetooth interface. This interface can be used to configure and param- eterize devices using a smartphone and the wenglor “weCon” app. In addition, process data is sent to the app, where it is displayed in a clear, concise manner.
Show switching threshold SSCx NOTICE The Bluetooth range is approx. 10 m. If the sensor is encapsulated in a system or set up close to obsta- cles, the range may decrease accordingly. 9 ‒ Bluetooth | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Cleaning and inspection of the plug connections at regular intervals are advisable. Do not clean the product with solvents or cleaning agents that could damage the product. The product must be protected against contamination during initial start-up. 11 ‒ Maintenance Instructions | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Declarations of Conformity Declarations of conformity can be found on our website at www.automationdirect.com in the product’s separate download area. 13 ‒ Declarations of Conformity | OPT2507 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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