OD5007 - Color sensor IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Color sensor
Brand	IFM
Model	OD5007
Detection principle	Direct reflection or reflex (with reflector)
Range	Up to 12.5 mm (moving object); up to 200 mm (with reflector)
Light source	Red LED
Number of switching outputs	1 or 3 (depending on version)
Supply voltage	12…30 V DC
Power consumption	< 50 mA
Response time	< 0.2 ms
Tolerance setting	5 positions (1 = narrow, 3 = standard, 5 = wide)
Programming	Teach button + channel selector (Out1/2/3)
Synchronization input (AT)	12...Vmax to disable, ≤2 V or unconnected to enable
External programming input (ET)	12...Vmax for programming, ≤2 V or unconnected for RUN mode
Indicators	Function LED (Out/OK) and red light spot LED
Housing material	Plastic (ABS)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	50 x 50 x 20 mm (approximate)
Weight	Approx. 50 g
Operating temperature	-25...+60 °C
Protection rating	IP67
Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid solvents
Repairability	Spare parts not available; sealed device, replace if defective

Frequently Asked Questions - OD5007 IFM

What is the maximum range of the OD5007 sensor?

The range depends on the detection mode. In direct reflection, it is 12.5 mm. With a reflector, it can reach 200 mm.

How to program a reference color?

Set the tolerance rotary switch to the desired value (1 to 5), set the programming selector to the output channel (Out1, Out2 or Out3), then briefly press the Teach button. A red light spot appears and then disappears. If the Out/OK LED remains on, the teach is successful.

What to do if the Out/OK LED flashes after teaching?

This means the received light intensity is too high. Tilt the sensor 10 to 30° relative to the object and repeat the Teach operation. If the LED does not light at all, the intensity is too low: use a brighter target.

How to electrically connect the sensor?

Switch off the installation. Connect the wires according to the diagram on the label. The AT input allows external synchronization, the ET input allows external programming. Observe the indicated voltages.

What is the function of the AT input?

The AT input (synchronization input) allows disabling the sensor with a voltage of 12 V to Vmax, or enabling it with a voltage ≤2 V or unconnected.

Can I adjust the switch-on delay?

Yes, by setting the programming selector switch to Run Delay instead of Run, a 20 ms delay is activated.

How to detect transparent objects?

Use a suitable reflector. Mount the reflector opposite the sensor so that the light beam hits the center of the reflector.

What tolerance settings are available?

The rotary switch offers 5 positions: 1 (narrow tolerance for fine shades), 3 (standard setting), 5 (wide tolerance for color groups).

How to clean the sensor?

Clean the lens with a soft, dry cloth. Never use solvents or abrasive products.

What to do if the sensor does not detect correctly?

Check the alignment, distance and tilt angle (10-30° for shiny objects). Make sure the tolerance is suitable. If necessary, retach after adjusting the tolerance.

USER MANUAL OD5007 IFM

Functions and features

The colour sensor detects coloured objects and materials without contact in diffuse-reflection or retro-reflective mode.

Mounting

Mount the colour sensor in such a way that the object to be detected makes as little lateral and vertical movement as possible. Consider the specified sensing range. Transparent objects can be better detected by means of a suitable reflector. Mount the reflector opposite the colour sensor so that the light beam strikes the centre of the reflector.

In the case of moving objects the direction of movement should be transverse to the sensor to achieve optimum repeatability (this only applies to sensors with a sensing range of 12.5mm ).

In the case of shiny object surfaces the sensor should be mounted at an angle of inclination of 10 ... 30^ referred to the object.

Electrical connection

Disconnect power and connect the sensor as indicated on the type label.

The input AT (activation trigger = synchronising signal) can be used for triggering the sensor via an external voltage signal.

Sensor deactivated: 12V < AT < U Vmax Sensor activated: AT ≤ 2 V or unused Response time: < 0.2 ms

The input ET (External Teach) can be used for programming the reference colour for the output out1 via an external voltage signal.

Activate teach-in: 12V < ET < U Vmax RUN mode: ET ≤ 2 V or unused Pulse duration: 0.5ms

Controls and indicators

Setting and programming

1

Set the rotary switch colour tolerance (Tolerance) to the requested colour resolution.

1 = small tolerance range for detecting small colour shades

3 = basic setting

5 = large tolerance range for detecting colour families or colour groups

2

Set the programming selector switch to the colour channel to be adjusted (switching output Out1, Out2 or Out3).

For units with only one switching output set the programming selector switch to Out1.

3

Press the Teach button.

A red light spot shows on the object.

Release the Teach button, the light spot disappears.

4

Tolerance 1/2 3/4 Teach Out 1 Run Delay

After a successful teach-in operation the function display (Out/OK) comes on. If it flashes, the intensity is too high. Incline the sensor by 10 ... 30° and repeat the teach-in operation. If the function display is not lit, the intensity is too low. Select a lighter mark. Only for retro-reflective mode If the function display flashes, increase the distance sensor/object or sensor/reflector or use a smaller reflector. If the function display is not lit, reduce the distance sensor/object or sensor/reflector or use a larger reflector.

5

Tolerance 1 2 3 4 Teach 1 Run Out Delay

Set the programming selector switch to Run or Run Delay (20 ms switch-off delay). For sensors with several switching outputs repeat the programming for the other switching outputs accordingly. The colour tolerance can be individually determined for each switching output. The sensor is ready for operation. If the switching output is activated, the function display is lit (Out/OK). If the tolerance setting is to be changed subsequently, programming must be made again with the tolerance setting changed.