OB5013 - Amplifier IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Fiber optic amplifier
Brand	IFM
Model	OB5013
Category	Amplifier
Power Supply	DC (PNP or NPN depending on wiring)
Output	Switching (PNP/NPN) and diagnostic output (10 mA max)
Range	Variable depending on the fiber optic used
Pulse extension	0 or adjustable from 2 to 90 ms
Threshold adjustment	Automatic or manual
Indicators	Green LEDs (intensity/reserve), red (error), yellow (switching status)
Mounting	On DIN rail (standard profile) or mounting bracket
Electrical connection	By cable (BN, BU, BK, VT) according to diagram
Protection	IP65 (cover closed)
Operating temperature	Not specified, standard industrial use
Weight	Approximately 150 g (estimated)
Dimensions	Not specified, suitable for 35 mm DIN rail
Maintenance	Clean fiber optics if dirty; check LED status
Safety	Disconnect power before connection; avoid short circuits
Spare parts	Compatible FE-11 and FT-11 fiber optics
Repairability	Not repairable by user; contact ifm support

Frequently Asked Questions - OB5013 IFM

How to automatically adjust the switching threshold with moving objects?

Place the objects in the beam, then press T1 until the LED ramp flashes. Press once, then a second time to confirm. The green LED lights up in operating mode.

How to automatically adjust the threshold with a stationary object?

Press T1 until flashing. Place the object in the beam and press once. Remove the object and press again. The green LED lights up.

How to manually adjust the switching threshold?

Press T1+T2 until flashing (green LED flashes). Use the '+' or '-' buttons to adjust the threshold between the object and background signal. Then press T1+T2 again to confirm.

How to adjust the pulse extension?

Press T2 until alternating flashing of yellow and green LEDs. Use '+' or '-' to set the delay (each press ~1 ms, continuous press to accelerate). Wait 10 s to confirm.

What does the red LED on mean?

The red LED indicates a detection error: incorrect adjustment or dirty fibers. Check alignment and clean fibers if necessary.

How to electrically connect the amplifier?

Turn off power. Connect the wires according to color codes: BN = brown (L+), BU = blue (L-), BK = black (output), VT = violet (diagnostic output). Refer to the diagram in the manual.

What type of fiber optics to use?

The amplifier is compatible with ifm fiber optics types FE-11 (through-beam) and FT-11 (direct reflection). Observe the mounting direction.

How to mount the device on a DIN rail?

Clip the device onto a standard DIN rail (35 mm). To remove it, pull the lower tab.

What to do if the LED ramp flashes rapidly?

Rapid flashing indicates a short circuit on the switching output. Check the wiring and eliminate the fault. The diagnostic output turns off after ~4 s.

How to clean the fiber optics?

Clean the fiber ends with a lint-free cloth and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure they are fully inserted into the amplifier.

USER MANUAL OB5013 IFM

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with threaded end and mounting holes (no text or symbols)

Deutsch

Intended use E1Controls and indicators E1MountingMount the fibre optics E2Electrical connection E2Automatic setting of the switching threshold (1) E3Automatic setting of the switching threshold (2) E4Manual setting of the switching threshold (1) E5Manual setting of the switching threshold (2) E6Adjust of the pulse stretching E7Operation	E2
	E7

Français

The switching amplifier senses objects and materials without contact and indicates their presence by a switching signal.

• Only for the connection of the ifm fibre optics type FE-11 and FT-11.
• Sensing range depends on the fibre optic.
• Pulse stretching 0 or adjustable between 2 and 90ms.

(Each input pulse is stretched to the set value).

Controls and indicators

green LEDs:

• in operating mode: excess gain in %
• in programming mode: strength of input signal red LED:
  lights in the uncertain reception zone (maladjustment, soiling of the lens)

T2: starts the setting of the pulse stretching

yellow LED:

switching status, lights when the output is switched

green LED:

lights when ready for operation

T1: starts the automatic setting of the switching threshold

T1 + T2: starts the manual setting of the switching threshold

Mounting

Mount the unit on a DIN rail or by means of a mounting fixture.

Mount the fibre optics:

1. Loosen the screw A, fig. 1.
2. Place the fibre optics into the sensor holes B until you feel a slight resistance (O ring), fig. 2.
3. Push the fibre optics until they come to a stop (optical elements) and hold them, fig. 3.
4. Tighten the screw A.

If the fibre optics are not in contact with the optical elements, the sensing range is reduced.

Electrical connection

Isolate the power, then connect the unit as specified (see the last page or the type label).

• Core colours (for sensors with cable connection): BN = brown, BU = blue, BK = black, VT = violet.
• Programming of the output function by wiring (see the last page or the type label).
• Load of the function check output (fc-output): max. 10mA.

Automatic setting of the switching threshold (1)

• Objects move through the detection area
• Diffuse reflection fibre (FT ...) and through-beam fibre (FE ...)

The unit detects input signals of various intensity in any sequence and calculates the optimum switching threshold.

1

Allow the objects to pass trough the detection area.Press until the row of LEDs flashes.

→

Yellow and green LEDs flash alternately (= unit is in the programming mode).

2

Press once.

Yellow and green LEDs go out for a short time, then flash again alternately.

3	Press once.			Yellow and green LEDs go out for a short time,
				then the green LED is on (= unit is in the operating mode).

If the setting of the switching threshold is not possible (e.g. object signal and background signal are about the same), the row of LEDs flashes after step 3. The unit then passes into the operating mode with the switching threshold being unchanged.

Automatic setting of the switching threshold (2)

• Stationary objects
• Diffuse reflection fibre (FT ...) and through-beam fibre (FE ...)

The unit detects input signals of various intensity in any sequence and calculates the optimum switching threshold.

1

Press until the row of LEDs flashes.

Yellow and green LEDs flash alternately(= unit is in the programming mode).

2

Place the object into the detection area.*Press once.

Yellow and green LEDs go out for a short time, then flash again alternately.

3	Remove the object.*Press once.			Yellow and green LEDs go out for a short time,
				then the green LED is on (= 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 switching threshold is not possible (e.g. object signal and background signal are about the same), the row of LEDs flashes after step 3. The unit then passes into the operating mode with the switching threshold being unchanged.

Manual setting of the switching threshold (1)

- Stationary objects / Diffuse reflection fibre (FT ...)

1	Press until the row of LEDs flashes.		Green LED flashes,yellow LED indicates theswitching status(= unit is in theprogramming mode).
2	Place the object into the detection area.		Object signal is measured and indicated (= row of dimly lit LEDs)brightly flashing LED = current switching threshold.
3	Remove the object.		Background signal is measured and indicated(= row of dimly lit LEDs).
4	Press the "+" or "-" button until the switching threshold is in the middle between the background signal and the object signal;(here: reducing the switching threshold).
5	Press until the row of LEDs flashes.		Green LED lights(= unit is in the operating mode).

Manual setting of the switching threshold (2)

- Stationary objects / through-beam fibre (FE ...)

1

Press until the row of LEDs flashes.

Green LED flashes,yellow LED indicates theswitching status(= unit is in theprogramming mode).

2

Press the “-” button until the row of LEDs indicates the lowest switching threshold.

3	Place the object into the detection area.Press the “+” button until the unit switches (yellow LED lights or goes out).
				or

4

Press until the row of LEDs flashes.

Green LED lights(= unit is in the operating mode).

Adjust of the pulse stretching

1	Press until the row of LEDs flashes.		Yellow and green LEDs flash alternately (= unit is in the programming mode).
2	Press the "+" or "-" button to set the desired delay time (here: increasing delay time).1 x = about 1ms; hold the button pressed for fast setting.
3	Wait for approx. 10s.		Green LED lights (= unit is in the operating mode).

Operation

Only open the cover to make adjustments. Close it after the adjustment has been made in order to maintain the protection IP65.

Check whether the unit functions properly. Indication by LEDs and by the function check output:

• Red LED lights: wrong sensing of the object (maladjustment, soiling of the lens).
• Row of LEDs flashes qickly: output short-circuited / slowly: internal malfunction.

The function check output switches in the case of

• wrong sensing of the object (maladjustment, soiling of the lens), reset after the object has been sensed again properly;
• a short circuit of the switching output, reset about 4s after the fault has been eliminated.

DC NPN + Fiberoptik FT... / + fibre optic FT... / + fibre optique FT...

PIN2 / VT = fc-output