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Summarization of Contents
Preliminary note
Symbols used
Explains the meaning of symbols used throughout the document for clarity.
Intended use
Application area
Defines the intended applications and compatible cylinder types for the sensor.
Restriction of the application area
Specifies conditions or environments where the device should not be used.
Function
Measuring principle
Explains how the sensor detects magnetic fields to determine position.
Signal range
Describes the output signal range and factors affecting it.
Switching signal
Details the device's switching signal channels, modes, and logic.
Application examples for position monitoring
Presents practical scenarios for using the sensor to monitor cylinder positions.
End position with setting aid
Illustrates using the setting aid for smooth cylinder end-stop engagement.
Detecting two end positions (short-stroke cylinder)
Shows how to detect both ends of a short-stroke cylinder with one device.
Position detection
Explains using IO-Link for precise position evaluation and quality monitoring.
Inline material detection
Describes using the sensor for object recognition, comparison, and counting.
IO-Link
Explains the IO-Link communication system and its advantages.
Installation
Geometric alignment
Provides guidance on aligning the sensor with the magnet's magnetic axis.
Parameter setting
Setting switch points
Explains how to configure switch points for different modes (Single Point, Two Point, Window).
Teach functions
Describes methods for teaching switch points based on magnet position.
Switch point teach
Details the procedure for individually teaching switch points.
Section Teach
Explains the 'Section Teach' function for automatically setting window mode switch points.
Teach In Application
Describes the 'Teach In Application' for automatic parameter setting based on end positions.
Switch point logic
Explains how to set the logic (High active/Low active) for switching outputs.
Switching delay
Details how to set delay times for output switching to filter signals.
Signal direction
Explains how to set the signal direction for correct sensor behavior.
Output polarity of the switching outputs
Describes how to select between plus-switching (pnp) and negative-switching (npn) outputs.
Output off
Explains how to switch off the output signal for a switching channel.
Diagnostics
Lists diagnostic information available via IO-Link and hardware outputs.
Stroke time monitoring
Explains the function for monitoring cylinder stroke times between end positions.
Stroke time monitoring parameter setting
Details how to set parameters for stroke time monitoring.
Switching cycle monitoring
Describes the function for monitoring the number of switching cycles.
Configuring counters
Explains how to configure the switching cycle counters.
Magnetic field monitoring
Explains the monitoring of magnetic field strength.
Operating hours counter
Describes the counter for tracking the device's operating hours.
Power cycles
Describes the counter for tracking device power cycles.
Internal temperature
Explains how the sensor measures its internal temperature.
Parameter setting examples
Provides practical examples for configuring the sensor's parameters.
Detecting two end positions (short-stroke cylinder)
Example for detecting two end positions of a short-stroke cylinder.
Inline material detection
Example for detecting objects using window mode for inline material detection.
Soiling indication
Example for indicating soiling on the clamping device.
Resetting the device
Explains the procedures for resetting device parameters to default or factory settings.
Identification
Details how to read and edit device information and use optical localisation.
Device information
Describes the unalterable and editable device information stored on the unit.
Optical localisation
Explains how to use the 'Locator Start' command to find the device.
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