OL0013 - Motion detector IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Photoelectric barrier (motion detector)
Brand	IFM
Model	OL0013
Main function	Contactless detection of objects and materials with switching signal
Range	Variable depending on model (see label on device)
Power supply	10-30 V DC (typical estimate for this category)
Electrical connection	Removable terminal block with screws (cable gland on some models)
LED indicators	Green (device operational), Yellow (switched output), Red (error or fault)
Sensitivity adjustment	Push-button programming for static or moving objects
Output function	Configurable NC (normally closed) or NO (normally open) by programming
Electrical protection	Miniature fuse recommended according to datasheet (if specified)
Mounting	On mounting bracket, precise alignment required for optimal range
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean lenses without solvents or aggressive products (plastic)
Lens material	Plastic
Operating mode	Plug and play by default, additional settings for transparent objects
Detection	Objects and materials without contact, with adjustable sensitivity threshold
Operating temperature	Not specified, but typical for industrial use: -25°C to +60°C (estimate)

Frequently Asked Questions - OL0013 IFM

How to install the IFM OL0013 motion detector?

Mount the receiver (OLE-...) and emitter (OLS-...) facing each other using the supplied mounting brackets. Align them precisely for optimal range. Connect the power supply according to the diagram (removable terminal block) and check the LEDs: green lit indicates operation.

How to adjust the sensitivity of the detector?

Press the push-button for about 2 seconds until the red LED flashes. Then follow the procedure: for static objects, first adjust with the object (press), then without object (press). For moving objects, let at least two objects pass during measurement (1 second). The green LED lights up if adjustment is successful.

What do the LEDs on the device mean?

Green LED: device operational. Yellow LED: switched output (object detected). Red LED: detection error (incorrect adjustment, dirty lenses, etc.). Alternating yellow+red flashing: short circuit or internal error.

How to change the output function (NC/NO)?

Press the push-button for about 10 seconds. After 2 seconds, the red LED flashes quickly, then the yellow and green LEDs flash alternately. After 8 seconds, all LEDs turn off: the output has changed from NC to NO (or vice versa).

What to do if the red LED stays on?

The red LED indicates an error. Check the alignment of the emitter and receiver, clean the lenses with a soft cloth without solvent, and ensure no obstacles interfere with the beam. If the problem persists, a sensitivity adjustment may be necessary.

Can transparent objects be detected with this detector?

Yes, but a sensitivity adjustment is required. Use the programming procedure for static or moving objects. If the signal difference between the object and the background is too small, the red LED will flash and adjustment will not be possible.

How to clean the detector lenses?

Use a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents, alcohol, or abrasive products that could damage the plastic lenses. Regular cleaning ensures reliable detection.

What is the recommended supply voltage?

The typical voltage for IFM detectors is 10 to 30 V DC. Check the label on your device for the exact value. A miniature fuse may be required according to the datasheet.

Does the detector work immediately after connection?

Yes, the photoelectric barrier is ready to use (plug and play) and set to maximum range. Additional adjustments are only necessary for specific applications (transparent objects, etc.).

How to reset to factory settings?

To reset to maximum sensitivity, enter programming mode (press for 2s), interrupt the beam, then press the button twice (steps 2 and 3). This restores the factory setting (maximum range).

USER MANUAL OL0013 IFM

Through-beam sensor OL

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with bolted base and mounting bracket (no text or symbols)

Function and features

The through-beam sensor detects objects and materials without contact and indicates their presence by a switched signal.

Range (r): see type label.

Electrical connection

Isolate power, then connect unit (see page 17 or type label). The units with cable gland have a removable terminal block with screw terminals (screws are at the base of the terminal block).

After connection of the wires the terminal block must be reinserted. Note: insert a miniature fuse according to the technical data sheet, if specified. Recommendation: check the unit for reliable function after a short circuit.

Installation

Fix the receiver (type OLE-...) in position.

Align the transmitter (type OLS-...) towards the receiver and tighten in the same way.

Maximum range is only possible with precise alignment.

NB: Commissioning

The through-beam sensor is supplied ready to operate (plug and play) set at the max. sensing range. This is sufficient if the through-beam sensor can operate with maximum excess gain (highest contrast). The following setting procedures should only be necessary in less straightforward applications, for example if partly transparent objects must be detected.

Setting of the sensitivity with stationary objects

1	Activate the programming mode of the unit.Press for about 2s until the red LED flashes.
	The red LED goes out; the yellow and green LEDs flash alternately.The unit is in the programming mode.

2	Set the sensitivitywithobject.Press once.
	The yellow and green LEDs go out for approx. 1s,then flash again alternately.
3	Set the sensitivitywithoutobject.Press once.
	The yellow and green LEDs go out for approx. 1s,after approx 3s the green LED is on.The unit is in the operating mode.

You can also proceed in reverse order: first setting without the object, then with the object.

If the setting of the sensitivity is not possible (e.g. object signal and background signal are about the same), the red LED flashes after step 3 for approx. 2s. The unit then passes into the operating mode with the sensitivity being unchanged.

If the setting button is not activated for 15 minutes during the programming process, the unit passes automatically into the operating mode with the sensitivity being unchanged.

Setting of the sensitivity with moving objects

1	Activate the programming mode of the unit.Press for about 2s until the red LED flashes.
	The red LED goes out; the yellow and green LEDs flash alternately.The unit is in the programming mode.
2	During the measurement (about 1s) allow at least two objects to move through the detection area.
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	The yellow and green LEDs go out for approx. 1s, then flash again alternately.

3	During the measurement (about 1s) allow at least two objects to move through the detection area.Pr
	The yellow and green LEDs go out for approx. 1s, after approx. 3s the green LED is on.The unit is in the operating mode.

If the setting of the sensitivity is not possible (e.g. object signal and background signal are about the same), the red LED flashes after step 3 for approx. 2s. The unit then passes into the operating mode with the sensitivity being unchanged.

If the setting button is not activated for 15 minutes during the programming process, the unit passes automatically into the operating mode with the sensitivity being unchanged.

Setting of the maximum sensitivity

• Go into the programming mode (step 1).
• Interrupt the light beam.
• Press the setting button twice (see steps 2 and 3).

Programming the output function

Press for 10s.

The red LED starts to flash fast after 2s. Then the yellow and green LEDs flash alternately. After 8s all LEDs go off, the output function has changed from light-on mode to dark-on mode (or vice versa).

Operation

Check the safe functioning of the unit. Display by LEDs.

LED green is lit U	Unit is ready for operation.
LED yellow is lit Output is switched.
LED red is lit	Error in object detection, e.g. maladjustment, soiling of the lenses.
LEDs yellow + red	Flash alternately, 2 Hz: output short-circuited. Flash alternately, 1 Hz: internal malfunction (output is not switched).

Maintenance

Keep the plastic lenses of the sensor free from soiling.

For cleaning do not use any solvents or cleaning agents which could damage the plastic lenses.

Sensor with terminals

Sensor with terminals