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Description of functions and interfaces
IO-Link functions
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OT500.SL, OT500.GL, OT500.DL

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About this document
Purpose and scope of application
Defines the manual's purpose and scope for sensor parameterization and use.
Applicable documents
Lists related documents available for download or attached to the product.
Labels in this manual
Explains identifiers, dialog elements, and unique names used within the manual.
Warnings in this manual
Details warning symbols, terms, and explanations for hazard levels.
General functionality
Time of Flight (runtime measurement)
Explains the Time of Flight measurement principle for indirect distance sensing.
Interfaces
IO-Link
Describes the IO-Link interface for digital, bidirectional sensor communication.
qTeach
Explains the qTeach feature for sensor parameterization using a ferromagnetic tool.
Process data
Process Data In (PDI - Distance)
Details the 32-bit Process Data In structure for distance and status information.
Process Data Out (PDO)
Describes the Process Data Out for cyclic transmission from master to sensor.
Operating functions
System Commands
Outlines various system commands for direct sensor addressing and control.
Measurement Values
Details how to output current measured/count values via IO-Link.
Switch Counts
Explains the function for independently zeroing output counters.
MDC Configuration
Describes MDC configuration for reading measuring range limits.
MDC descriptor
Details the MDC descriptor for reading measuring range limits.
MDC source
Explains how to map measured values to the MDC channel for process data.
SSC1 configuration
Covers setting sensor switching point 1, logic, mode, and hysteresis.
Time filter
Defines delay in output release/response and pulse duration.
SSC2 configuration
Covers setting sensor switching point 2, logic, mode, and hysteresis.
SSC4 configuration
Details configuration for SSC4, including counter functions and time filters.
Hysteresis
Explains how hysteresis prevents unwanted switching operations.
Teaching
Describes teach commands for setting switching points and compensating deviations.
Teach Point Offset
Specifies maximum deviation of switching points relative to teach values.
Teach Single Value
Explains teaching a recognized value as a switching point.
Teach Two Value
Details teaching a window for switching operations with two points.
Dynamic teaching
Allows defining target values by evaluating min/max measured values over time.
Signal Processing
Explains choosing between different measurement types (Fast, Standard, Long Range).
Temperature Settings
Covers selecting temperature units for diagnostic functions.
Input/Output Settings
Allows setting switching function and type for outputs.
Local user interface
Describes local teaching modes (Xpert, Xpress).
qTeach lock
Explains how to lock or define the timeout for qTeach.
LED Mode
Details how to disable or invert sensor LED indicators.
Quality Value
Provides function for retrieving sensor signal quality.
Device Access Locks
Explains IO-Link access locks to prevent unauthorized setting changes.
Factory settings
Restores default sensor values and parameterization.
Diagnostic functions
Device temperature
Reads the sensor's temperature information.
Operating hours
Records and displays the total operating time of the sensor.
Device status
Retrieves information on the current device condition and diagnosis state.
Histogram
Describes continuous recording of diagnostic/process values for predictive maintenance.
Identification
Reads or writes sensor identification information like vendor and product details.
Annex
IO-Link
Contains detailed specifications for IO-Link communication.
Identification
Lists specific parameters for device identification via IO-Link.
Parameter
Details various parameters and their configurations via IO-Link.
SSCx Configuration
Provides detailed configuration parameters for SSC1, SSC2, and SSC4.
Teach
Lists IO-Link access details for different teach procedures.
Signal Processing
Details IO-Link access parameters for signal processing modes.
Diagnosis
Lists IO-Link access parameters for various diagnostic functions.
qTeach®
Overview of different teach levels and operational modes for qTeach.

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