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| Brand | IFM |
| Model | O3M960 |
| Category | Infrared lighting |
| Product type | Invisible infrared lighting (risk group 1) |
| Power supply | 9..32 V DC, protection class III |
| Max consumption | 14 A |
| Connector | M12, 4-pin (A-coding) |
| Sensor-light distance | 0 to 2.80 m |
| Compatibility | IFM 3D sensors: O3M150, O3M160, O3M151, O3M161, O3M250, O3M260, O3M251, O3M261, O3M271 |
| Required MCI cable | E3M121, E3M122, E3M123 |
| Required power cable | E3M131, E3M132, E3M133 |
| Mounting accessories | U-bracket kit (E3M100/102), round profile kit (E3M103) |
| Safety | Infrared light risk group 1, do not look into the beam |
| Installation | By qualified electrician, comply with national/international standards |
| Approvals | IEC 62471, EU declaration of conformity |
| Software | Contains Open Source under GNU license |
| Delivery | Lighting only, without sensor or accessories |
| Manual | User manual included (30 pages) |
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USER MANUAL O3M960 IFM
1 About these instructions 4
1.1 Symbols used. 4
1.2Warnings used 4
2 Safety instructions 4
2.1 Safety note 5
3 Functions and features 6
4 Items supplied. 6
5 Accessories. 6
6 Installation. 7
6.1 Mounting accessory 8
7 Electrical connection. 8
7.1 Wiring illumination unit 9
8 Set-up 10
8.1 Put the sensor into operation 10
9 Approvals/standards 10
10 Note on the software. 10
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1 About these instructions
This document is intended for specialists. These specialists are people who are qualified by their appropriate training and their experience to see risks and to avoid possible hazards that may be caused during operation or maintenance of the device. The document contains information about the correct handling of the device.
Read this document before use to familiarise yourself with operating conditions, installation and operation. Keep this document during the entire duration of use of the device.
For a detailed description of the device please read the operating instructions and the programming manual.
1.1 Symbols used
Instructions
Reaction, result
[...] Designation of keys, buttons or indications
Cross-reference
Important note
Non-compliance may result in malfunction or interference.
Information
Supplementary note
1.2Warnings used
CAUTION
Warning of personal injury.
Slight reversible injuries may result.
2 Safety instructions
These instructions are part of the device. They contain texts and figures concerning the correct handling of the device and must be read before installation or use.
Note the safety instructions. Use the device as intended.
The installation and connection must comply with the applicable national and international standards. Responsibility lies with the person installing the unit.
Only the signals indicated in the technical data or on the device label may be supplied to the connections or wires.
CAUTION
Invisible infrared light
The illumination unit emits infrared light of risk group 1 (IEC 62471:2006) invisible to the human eye.
The infrared light can cause damage to the retina.
Use the illumination unit with the described devices and settings.
Avoid staring into the infrared beam.
Observe the safety note ( 2.1)
2.1 Safety note

NOTICE IR light emitted from this product.
Classification acc. to IEC 62471:2006 Risk Group 1
3 Functions and features
The illumination unit illuminates a scene using infrared light. A sensor processes the infrared light reflected by the surfaces.
The illumination unit may be used as a component of a photoelectric system only with the following devices:
O3M150 Mobile 3D Sensor
O3M160 Mobile 3D Sensor
O3M151 Smart Sensor
O3M161 Smart Sensor
O3M250 Mobile 3D Camera
O3M260 Mobile 3D Camera
O3M251 Mobile 3D Smart Camera
O3M261 Mobile 3D Smart Camera
O3M271 Mobile 3D Smart Camera
4 Items supplied
O3M950 / O3M960 / O3M970 illumination unit
- Brief instructions

The illumination unit is supplied without sensor, installation and connection accessories and software.
5 Accessories
The following accessories are needed for the operation of the illumination unit:
| Description Article no. | |
| Mobile 3D sensor O3M150 / O3M160 / O3M250 / O3M260 | |
| Smart Sensor O3M151 / O3M161 / O3M251 / O3M261 / | O3M271 |
| MCI connection cable between sensor and illumination unit E3M121 (alternatives: E3M122, E3M123) | |
| Power supply cable for illumination unit E3M131 | (alternatives: E3M132, E3M133) |
You can find more information about the accessories at: www.ifm.com
6 Installation
The sensor is operated as a system together with the illumination unit.
During installation note the following:
Operate sensor and illumination unit in combination.
Install sensor and illumination un between 0 and 2.80m apart.
Select the matching MCI connection cable depending on the distance.
- Keep the area illuminated by the illumination unit free from any obstructions in a close range (up to 50 cm).
Use cables with strain relief.



6.1 Mounting accessory
Depending on the intended location and type of mounting the following mounting accessories are available:
| Description Article no. | |
| Mounting set U-shaped (U-shaped fixture, adjustable for types O3Mxxx) | E3M100 |
| Mounting set U-shaped, black (U-shaped fixture, adjustable for types O3Mxxx) | E3M102 |
| Mounting set for rod mounting Ø 14 mm (clamp and bracket for types O3Mxxx) | E3M103 |
| Mounting rod straight Ø 14 mm, length 130 mm, M12 E20939 | |
| Rod, angled Ø 14 mm, length 200 mm, M12 E20941 |
You can find more information about the accessories at: www.ifm.com
7 Electrical connection
| NOTE |
| The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician. |
| Device of protection class III (PC III) |
| The electric supply must only be made via PELV circuits. |
| Switch off the power supply before electrical connection. |
| NOTE |
| The IP rating given in the data sheet is only guaranteed if the M12 connectors are firmly screwed. |
| The unit can be damaged by insufficiently tightened M12 connectors. |
| Firmly screw the M12 connectors to the unit. |

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7.1 Wiring illumination unit
| (1) MCI - Modulation and communication interface | |
| Connection sensor - illumination unit | |
| Only use original ifm cables E3M121, E3M122 or E3M123. | |
| (2) Power supply | |
| M12 connector, A-coded, 4 poles | |
| 2 1 3 4 | 1 GND 2 9..32 V 3 9..32 V 4 GND |

Before wiring note the following:
Use all 4 wires of the M12 connector for the power supply.
Unnecessarily long cables cause an additional voltage drop. For the power supply keep the cable short.
Up to 14 A may flow via the cable for the power supply. Ensure a sufficiently dimensioned core cross-section.
Use original ifm cables E3M131, E3M132 or E3M133.
8 Set-up
8.1 Put the sensor into operation
To put the sensor into operation follow the instructions below.
- Switch off the power supply.
- Use MCI cable to connect sensor and illumination unit.
- Connect sensor with Ethernet cable.
- Connect the sensor with the sensor cable for CAN bus and power supply.
The sensor cable connects the power supply and CAN with the sensor.
- Connect illumination unit with power supply.
- Connect CANfox USB interface with PC via USB and with CAN via adapter cable.
- Establish power supply.

During the first set-up the sensor connects with the illumination unit. Connection may take up to 60 s.
9 Approvals/standards
The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on our website: www.ifm.com
10 Note on the software
This unit contains (maybe modified) Open Source software which is subject to special licensing terms.
For copyright information and licensing terms please refer to: www.ifm.com/int/GNU
For software subject to the GNU General Public License or the GNU Lesser General Public License the source code can be requested against payment of the copying and shipping costs.
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