OD5014 - Color sensor IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Color sensor
Brand	IFM
Model	OD5014
Detection principle	Direct reflection or photoelectric barrier via fiber optics
Synchronization input AT	Disables the detector if 12 V < AT < U Vmax; enables if AT ≤ 2 V or not wired
External programming input ET	RUN mode: ET ≤ 2 V or not wired; pulse duration 0.05 ms
Response time	< 0.2 ms
Color tolerance range	Adjustable from 1 (low) to 5 (high)
Number of outputs	1 (Out1) or more depending on model
Trigger delay	20 ms in Run Delay mode
Function indication	LED Out/OK: lit if output activated
Power supply	12-24 V DC
Electrical connection	Wires: BN, WH, AT, GY, ET, BK, Out, BU, L-
Direct reflection mounting	Tilt the detection head 10 to 30° relative to the object
Through-beam mounting	Fiber optics face to face and aligned
Programming	Teach button and rotary switches (tolerance, output selector)
Maintenance	Clean the fiber optic lenses with a soft cloth
Safety	Disconnect power before connection
Included accessories	Fiber optics, clamping nuts

Frequently Asked Questions - OD5014 IFM

How to program a reference color?

Set the tolerance switch to the desired resolution, place the selector on Out1, then press the Teach button. A red light spot appears. Release the button: after success, the Out/OK LED lights up.

What does the flashing of the Out/OK LED mean?

Flashing indicates that the light intensity is too high. For direct reflection, tilt the head 10 to 30°. For through-beam, move the detection heads apart.

How to adjust the color tolerance?

Use the Tolerance rotary switch: position 1 = low tolerance (fine nuances), position 3 = basic setting, position 5 = high tolerance (color groups).

What is the response time of the sensor?

The response time is less than 0.2 ms.

How to connect the sensor electrically?

Disconnect power. Connect the wires according to the provided diagram: BN, WH, AT, GY, ET, BK, Out, BU, L-. Use the color codes on the label.

What is the function of the AT input?

The AT input (synchronization input) allows disabling the detector via an external voltage (12 V < AT < U Vmax) or enabling it (AT ≤ 2 V or not wired).

What is the function of the ET input?

The ET input (external programming input) allows programming the reference color for output Out1 via an external voltage signal in RUN mode (ET ≤ 2 V or not wired). The pulse duration is 0.05 ms.

How to mount the fiber optic for direct reflection?

Mount the fiber to minimize object movement. If the object is shiny, tilt the detection head 10 to 30° relative to the object.

How to mount the fiber optic for through-beam?

Mount the fiber optics face to face and align them correctly. Tighten the nuts by hand.

What to do if detection is unstable?

Check the range and alignment. For direct reflection, adjust the tilt. For through-beam, reduce or increase the distance between heads. Also adjust the color tolerance with the switch.

USER MANUAL OD5014 IFM

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Functions and features

The colour sensor detects coloured objects and materials without contact via fibre optics in diffuse-reflection or through-beam mode.

Mounting

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Mount the fibre optic in a way that the object to be detected makes as little lateral and vertical movement as possible. Consider the specified range.

Tighten the coupling nuts manually (the coupling nuts are supplied with the fibre optics).

Diffuse-reflection mode

In the case of shiny object surfaces the sensing head should be mounted at an angle of inclination of 10...30° referred to the object.

Through-beam mode

Mount the fibre optics opposite each other and align them.

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: 12 V < 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: 12 V < ET < U Vmax

RUN mode: ET ≤2 V or unused

Pulse duration: 0.05ms

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 shades3 = basic setting5 = large tolerance range for detecting colour families or colour groups

2

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		After a successful teach-in operation the function display (Out/OK) comes on. If it flashes, the intensity is too high.Diffuse-reflection modeIncline the sensing head by 10...30° and repeat the teach-in operation.Through-beam modeIncrease the distance sensing head/object or sensing head/sensing head.If the function display is not lit, the intensity is too low.Diffuse-reflection modeSelect a lighter mark.Through-beam modeReduce the distance sensing head/object or sensing head/sensing head.

5

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.

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Programmation: 12 V < ET < U Vmax

Sensor with one switching output