Table of Contents Safety Instructions Model Indication and How to Order Summary of Product parts Definition and terminology Mounting and Installation Installation Circuit diagram Troubleshooting Specifications Specifications Dimensions Operating range No.D-※S-OMI0002-B...
Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International 1) standards (ISO/IEC) and other safety regulations.
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Caution The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
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Operator This operation manual is intended for those who have knowledge of machinery using pneumatic equipment, and have sufficient knowledge of assembly, operation and maintenance of such equipment. Only those persons are allowed to perform assembly, operation and maintenance. Read and understand this operation manual carefully before assembling, operating or providing maintenance to the product.
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Caution ■Do not touch the terminals and connectors while the power is on. Otherwise electric shock, malfunction or damage to the product can result. ■After maintenance is complete, perform appropriate functional inspections and leak tests. Stop operation if the equipment does not function properly. Safety cannot be assured in the case of unexpected malfunction.
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Auto Switch Common Precautions Design and Selection Warning (1) Check the specifications. If the auto switch is used with an excessive load or used outside of the specifications, it may cause damage or malfunction. The product cannot be guaranteed if is used outside of the specification range. (2) Caution for use in an interlock system.
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Mounting and Adjustment Caution (1) Do not drop or apply impact. The auto switch may be damaged or malfunction if it is dropped, bumped or applied with excessive impact (1000 m/s or more). (2) Observe the required tightening torque for mounting an auto switch. If an auto switch is tightened beyond the specified tightening torque, the auto switch, mounting screws, or mounting bracket may be damaged.
Operating Environment Warning (1) Do not use the auto switch in the presence of explosive gases. Auto switches are not designed with an explosion proof construction. Fire or an explosion may result. Contact SMC for information regarding ATEX compliant products. Caution (1) Do not use in a location where magnetic fields are generated.
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Solid state Auto switch Design and Selection Caution (1) Wiring should be kept as short as possible. Do not use a cable longer than 100 m. For long wire lengths, we recommend a ferrite core should be attached to both ends of the cable, to reduce noise. (2) Do not use a load which generates a surge voltage.
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Operating Environment Caution (1) Do not use in a location where surges are generated. When there are units (solenoid lifter, high frequency induction furnace, motor, etc.) which generate a large amount of surge in the area around the actuator with solid state auto switches, this may cause damage to the auto switch internal circuit.
Model Indication and How to Order D-F6 Output type Lead wire length Symbol Content Symbol Content 3-wire NPN output 0.5 m 3-wire PNP output 2-wire Summary of Product parts -11- No.D-※S-OMI0002-B...
■Definition and terminology Terms Meaning 2-wire auto switch Auto switch which has only signal line and COM line. Current leakage Current applied to the load when the switch is turned off. Difference between ON and OFF point which are to prevent chattering. This is called hysteresis.
Mounting and Installation ■Installation •Proper tightening torque When tightening the auto switch mounting screw (attached to the auto switch), use a torque wrench or special tool. The required tightening torque of the set screw (width across flats: 3 mm) is 0.8 to 1.4 Nm. The followings are the recommended tools Description Part number...
Troubleshooting If the cause of the failure cannot be identified and normal operation can be recovered by replacement with a new the product, this indicates that the product itself is faulty. The product damage can be caused by the operating environment (network construction, etc.), therefore contact SMC. Detection incorrect Applicable actuator? Wrong selection...
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•Cross-reference for troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Malfunction due to Influence of the magnetic field of Use magnetic shield between turbulence adjacent cylinder. cylinders. Output stays magnetic field Check if the condition is as Display stays Incorrect setting below.
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Reference Problem Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Set the source voltage to specified voltage. Abnormal power Check the source voltage. (Refer to "Specifications (power source (Zero or very low) voltage and load voltage)" on page 19.) Correct wiring. Voltage applied to switch Wiring failure (Refer to "Circuit diagram"...
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Reference Problem Possible cause Investigation method Countermeasure Check if load specification satisfy the formula below. Load ON voltage Change to 3-wire type. Not match with < Load voltage – load specification (Switch internal voltage drop Reduce the number of switch (2-wire type) x n) connected in serial.
Specifications ■Specifications PLC: Programmable Logic Controller Model No. D-F6N D-F6P D-F6B Wiring type 3-wire type 2-wire type Output type Applicable load IC circuit / relay / PLC 24 VDC relay / PLC Power supply voltage 5/12/24 VDC (4.5 to 28 VDC) Current consumption 10 mA or less Load voltage...
■Operating range Unit: Operating range [mm], (At 25 Bore diameter Series Section Operating range Operating range Operating range : It is not for guarantee but measure including hysteresis. (Dispersion is approx. ±50%) It might be changed drastically depending on the ambient. -21- No.D-※S-OMI0002-B...
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