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Operating Instructions OPT2516 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Approvals and Protection Class IND. CONT. EQ 72HL / E189727 For use in class 2 circuits 2 ‒ For Your Safety | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
O are not working properly Switching status indica- Switching outputs active tor A1, A2 Switching outputs not active Localization Localization function active = Not lit = Permanently lit = Flashing 5 ‒ Installation and Electrical Connection | OPT2516 ‒ 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 | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
If there is an error during teach-in preventing it from being carried out, this is indicated by a red LED. 6 ‒ Settings | OPT2516 ‒ 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! 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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LEDs in normal function. Measured value unit The measured distance can be output in micrometers or mils. micrometer Micrometer Distance values output in μm. Distance values read out in mil. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
Teach-in key (see Configuration with Push of Button / Teach-In [} 20]). An acti- vated input corresponds to a pressed Teach-in key. Locking 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
The switching point functions are used to set the two switching points, SSC1 and SSC2. SSC1 is assigned to output A1 and SSC2 is assigned to output A2. Function Possible settings Default Teach-in Starts the teach-in process. Teach-in Foreground Teach-In Foreground teach-in mode 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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As soon as the sensor detects a devia- tion in distance or intensity, this is registered via the output. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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The pos- sible minimum and maximum settings result from the center of the window set in a particular instance. Jump height min In teach-in mode, jump detection Automatic 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Intensity window In teach-in mode, distance + intensity From set intensity switching point (center of window) to win- dow limits. The intensity window is symmetrical around the switching point. 1…50% 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
The sensors shall be aligned so that the transmitting beams hit the windshield of the opposite sensor. It must be ensured that it does not directly hit the emitter or receiver. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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To do so, the sensors must be connected according to the following connection diagram. Here, the sensor operating mode must be set manually. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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Teach-in key, press and hold this key for 10 seconds until both LEDs begin to flash. Then release the button. The LEDs flash twice briefly as confirmation. The sensors are now referenced. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
These parameters can be used to set the status messages that are transmitted via the process data. Function Possible settings Default Message 1 Warning signal See table “Status Messages” [} 32] Message 2 Ambient light See table “Status Messages” [} 32] 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
This means that the behavior of the outputs and status messages is simulated according to the specified measured value. In addition, the individual outputs and status messages can be simulated separately from the measured value. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ 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. 7 ‒ Function Description | OPT2516 ‒ 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. 9 ‒ Maintenance Instructions | OPT2516 ‒ 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. 11 ‒ Declarations of Conformity | OPT2516 ‒ Laser Distance Sensor Triangulation...
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