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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
Explains the manual's purpose, scope, and how it supports sensor installation and use.
Applicable documents
Lists related documents available for download or attached to the product.
Labels in this manual
Defines identifiers, dialog elements, and unique names used within the manual.
Warnings in this manual
Details warning symbols, terms (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTE, INFO), and their explanations.
General functionality
Time of Flight (runtime measurement)
Describes the time-of-flight measurement principle for indirect distance measurement.
Interfaces
IO-Link
Explains IO-Link for digital, bidirectional communication, parameterization, and data transmission.
qTeach
Details the Baumer qTeach feature for sensor parameterization using a ferromagnetic tool.
Process data
Process Data In (PDI - Distance)
Describes the 32-bit Process Data In (PDI) structure for distance and status information.
Process Data Out (PDO)
Explains the Process Data Out (PDO) for cyclic transmission from the IO-Link master to the sensor.
Operating functions
System Commands
Details various system commands for sensor control like reset, factory settings, and alignment.
Measurement Values
Describes how to output current measured/count values via IO-Link.
Switch Counts
Explains zeroing individual output counters and resetting SSC1, SSC2, SSC4.
MDC Configuration
Covers MDC configuration, including descriptor and source settings for process data mapping.
SSC1 configuration
Details setting sensor switching point 1 (SP1) and related parameters like logic and mode.
Time filter
Explains response and release delays, and pulse duration settings for SSC1.
SSC2 configuration
Details setting sensor switching point 2 (SP2) and related parameters like logic and mode.
Time filter
Explains response and release delays, and pulse duration settings for SSC2.
SSC4 configuration
Describes configuration for SSC4, including setpoints, logic, mode, selection, and auto-reset.
Time filter
Details time filter settings for SSC4, including response/release delays and pulse duration.
Hysteresis
Explains hysteresis function to prevent unwanted switching operations and its parameters.
Teaching
Introduces teaching commands for setting switching points and compensating deviations.
Teach Point Offset
Specifies maximum deviation of switching points relative to teach values.
Teach Single Value
Describes teaching a recognized value as a switching point using teach commands.
Teach Two Value (only OT500.GL, OT500.DL)
Explains teaching a window for switching operations and setting two switching points.
Dynamic teaching
Details defining target values by evaluating min/max measured values over time.
Signal Processing
Covers selecting measurement types (Fast, Standard, Long Range) and signal processing chain.
Temperature Settings
Allows selection of temperature units (Kelvin, Celsius, Fahrenheit) for diagnostic functions.
Input/Output Settings
Allows setting switching functions and types for the outputs (PNP, NPN, Push-Pull).
Local user interface
Describes interaction via local operating elements and teaching modes.
qTeach lock
Explains how qTeach can be locked or its timeout defined to prevent unauthorized manipulation.
LED Mode
Allows disabling or inverting sensor LED behavior for status indication.
Quality Value
Describes retrieving sensor signal quality and setting a threshold for weak signal indication.
Device Access Locks
Prevents unauthorized changes to settings via local elements or IO-Link.
Factory settings
Restores default sensor values and parameterization, covering application, device, and back-to-box resets.
Diagnostic functions
Device temperature
Reads sensor temperature information and allows selection of temperature units.
Operating hours
Records and displays the total operating time of the sensor since production.
Device status
Retrieves information on the current device condition and diagnosis state.
Histogram
Explains continuous recording of diagnostic/process values in histograms for predictive maintenance.
Identification
Reads or writes sensor identification information like vendor name, product ID, and serial number.
Annex
IO-Link
Explains IO-Link architecture, communication types, and the role of IODD. Includes PDI and PDO details.
Identification
Provides detailed mapping of identification parameters with index, subindex, access rights, and values.
Parameter
Lists various IO-Link parameters for System Commands, Measurement Values, MDC, SSC, etc.
Diagnosis
Details diagnostic functions including device status, temperature, power supply, operation time, and histogram.
qTeachⓇ
Provides an overview of the qTeach level process and illustrates the teach level overview.

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