OMRON ZW-XF8020R (01) PDF Document

WARNING

This product is not designed or rated for ensuring the safety of persons either directly or indirectly. Do not use it for such a purpose.

Looking at the Outgoing light continuously may cause visual impairment. Do not look directly into the Outgoing light.

Attach the accessory protective caps to the two ends of the fiber cable.

Important:

• If attaching the protective cap, be careful with the cable bear and so on when routing the cable via it. The protective cap could be trapped by the cable bear.

• When removing the fiber cable from the Sensor Controller, be sure to attach the accessory protective cap. Otherwise, dirt attaches to the end face, causing performance deterioration.

• If not attaching the protective cap to the fiber cable, be sure to save the cap in case it is lost.

To extend the fiber cable, use the extension fiber cable and the connection adapter (ZW-XFCS) packed together with the product. When connecting, adjust the projection of the fiber connector to the groove of the connection adapter, and push in until it clicks.

Important:

• Only one extension fiber cable can be connected.

• If the fiber cable length is not set correctly, the object cannot be measured correctly. After the extension fiber cable is connected, be sure to set the fiber cable length and calibrate the sensor head.

Attach the fiber cable so that the projection of the fiber connector fits into the groove of the fiber adapter of the sensor controller. To connect the cable:

1. Grip the fiber connector (black part).

2. Align the groove portion of the fiber adapter with the protruding portion of the fiber connector.

3. Insert the cable until it clicks.

Important:

• The cable cannot be connected properly by holding the bush portion of the fiber connector.

• Not inserting the connector to the end will result in failure of light signal transmission and erroneous measurement.

When the fiber cables are removed, be sure to remove them while holding the fiber connector.

1. Pulling out the cleaner:

Pull out a cleaner from the bag so as not to make the tip portion of the cleaner dirty.

2. Cleaning of the end face of the fiber connector of the Sensor Controller side:

Insert the cleaner tip (white end face) into the fiber connector or connection adapter. Then, rotate the tip in the same direction around three times as pushing it onto the side face and the end face of the optical connector. When cleaning is over, pull out the cleaner from the fiber connector slowly. If the fiber cable is used with an extension cable connected, clean the connection adapter, too in the same way.

3. Cleaning of the edge of the fiber connector of the Extension fiber cable and the Sensor Head:

Remove the cap of the fiber connector, and wipe up and down the end face of the fiber connector around three times.

Important:

• The cleaner can only be used one time. Reusing the cleaner may result in dirt or scratches on the end surface, causing malfunctions or measurement errors. Discard after use.

• Be sure to clean the fiber cleaner with the cloth for the cleaning part (white end face).

1. Handling the fiber cable: Using the product without observing the following might damage the fiber cable.

• Use the fiber cable with the bending radius of at least 20 mm.

• Avoid stress being applied to the root of the fiber connector due to bending.

• Do not forcibly pull the fiber cable.

• Do not step on or put a heavy object on the fiber cable.

• Avoid applying torsional stress on the fiber cable.

• When connecting the fiber connector, do not forcibly push it or apply torsional stress to it.

• Do not install the product in locations where there is splashing or spraying of water, oil, or chemicals.

2. Do not use the product in environments where it can be exposed to inflammable/explosive gas.

3. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, modify, deform by pressure, or incinerate this product.

4. Be sure to use the product after confirming that it is locked.

5. Do not cut the fiber cable. An injury may result due to the cutting area of the glass. In addition, the Sensor may fail to work properly if the cable is cut.

6. Dispose of this product as industrial waste.

7. Do not use for safety circuit for human safe and nuclear power.

8. If you notice an abnormal condition such as a strange odor, extreme heating of the unit, or smoke, immediately stop using the product, turn off the power, and consult your dealer.

Observe the following precautions to prevent the product from malfunctioning, becoming inoperable, or the performance and/or the device from being adversely affected. Using the product without observing the following might damage the fiber cable.

1. Use within specifications.

2. Do not touch the end face of the fiber cable of the sensor head. Otherwise, performance deterioration might occur. If the end face touches anything or becomes unclean, wipe off the dirt with option product ZW-XCL, the commercially available dedicated fiber cleaner, or a dry soft cloth. Do not use cloth soaked in alcohol. Otherwise, dirt might adhere again. If inserting/extracting the sensor head frequently, use of the repeatedly usable commercially available dedicated fiber cleaner is recommended.

3. When the fiber cable is not being connected, be sure to attach the accessory protective cap to the connector of the fiber cable.

4. After connection/disconnection of the fiber cable, perform calibration of the sensor head. For details on Sensor Head calibration, refer to the User’s Manual.

5. Only one extension fiber cable can be connected.

6. When the fiber cable for extension more than 2m series were connected, the setting range of the measuring period (Exposure time) varies. For details, refer to “Setting Measurement Cycle” in the user’s manual.