Allen-Bradley PHOTOSWITCH Series 9000 On-Off and Timing Photoelectric Sensors Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Allen Bradley
Table of Contents
Allen-Bradley PHOTOSWITCH Series 9000 On-Off and Timing Photoelectric Sensors
Specifications
Table 1 – All Photoelectric Sensors
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
Sensing distance
| 9.1 m (30 ft) (2)| 4.9 m (16 ft) (2)|
1.2 m (4 ft)
|
1.5 m (5 ft)
|
3.0 m (10 ft)
|
4.2 m (14 ft)
|
61 m (200 ft)
|
152 m (500 ft)
|
Depends on light source selected
|
Depends on fiber-optic selected
3.6 m (12 ft) (3)| 2 m (6.5 ft) (3)
3 m (10 ft) (4)| 1 m (3 ft) (4)
Transmitting status indicator| Visible Red 660 nm| Visible Red 660 nm| Visible
Red 660 nm| Infrared 880mn| Infrared 880mn| Infrared 880mn| Infrared 880mn|
Infrared 880mn| —| Visible Red 660 nm| Infrared 880mn
Indicators| Yellow: Power Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP (5)| Yellow: Power
Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP (5)| Yellow: Power Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP
(5)| Yellow: Power Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP (5)| Yellow: Power Green:
Output Red: Margin/SCP (5)| Yellow: Power Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP (5)|
Yellow: Power Green: Output Red: Margin/SCP| Yellow: Power Green: Output Red:
Margin/SCP
Field of view| 1.5°| 1.5°| 1.5°| 3.5°| 6.5°| 3.5°| 1.5°| 1.5°| 1.5°| Depends
on fiber-optic selected
Sensitivity adjustment| Single-turn Potentiometer| Single-turn Potentiometer|
Single-turn Potentiometer| Single-turn Potentiometer| PSingle-turn r
otentiomete| PSingle-turn r otentiomete| Single-turn Potentiometer| Single-
turn Potentiometer| P Single-turn r otentiomete| Single-turn Potentiometer|
Single-turn Potentiometer
Operating| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70
°C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C| -34…+70 °C
temperature| (-29…+158 °F)(6)| (-29…+158 °F)(6)| (-29…+158 °F)(6)| (-29…+158
°F)(6)| (-29…+158 °F)(6)| (-29…+158 °F)| (-29…+158 °F)| (-29…+158 °F)|
(-29…+158 °F)| (-29…+158 °F)| (-29…+158 °F)
Relative humidity| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%|
5…95%| 5…95%| 5…95%
Housing/lens material| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic|
Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic|
Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic| Valox/acrylic
Operating| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P, 12,| NEMA 3, 4X,
6P, 12,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P, 12,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X,
6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,| NEMA 3, 4X, 6P,
environment| 12, 13, IP67| 12, 13, IP67| 13, IP67| 13, IP67| 13, IP67| 12, 13,
IP67| 12, 13, IP67| 12, 13, IP67| 12, 13, IP67| 12, 13, IP67| 12, 13, IP67
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Protections
| All Versions: False Pulse| All Versions: False Pulse| All Versions: False
Pulse| All Versions: False Pulse| All Versions: False Pulse| All Versions:
False Pulse| All Versions: False Pulse| All Versions: False Pulse
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Solid-state output versions: Short circuit and overload
|
Solid-state output versions: Short circuit and overload
DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity| DC versions: Reverse polarity
Vibration
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exceeds IEC
Shock| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds
IEC 947-5-2
| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds IEC 947-5-2| 30G with 1 ms pulse duration Meets or exceeds IEC 947-5-2
- Transmitted beam source rated 10…264V AC/DC.
- 78 mm (3 in.) reflector
- 32 mm (1.25 in.) reflector
- 16 mm (0.625 in.) reflector
- Red: Illuminates when margin ≤0.5x (no target) and ≥2.5x (target).
- Except models with solid-state and relay output (see page 8).
Table 2 – 10…30V DC Photoelectric Sensors — NPN and PNP
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
2 Cat. No.
3m (9.84 ft)
00V cable
| 42G x U-9000 (2)| 42G x U-9200| 42G x C-9200 (2)| 42G x P-9000 (3)|
42GRP-9040| 42GRP-9070| 42GRL-9000| 42GRL-9040| 42G x R-9000 (2)| 42G x
F-9100 (2)| 42G x F-9000 (2)
4- Cat. No.cro
pin DC mi
QD
| 42G x U-9000-QD
(2)
| 42G x U-9200-QD
(2)
| 42G x C-9200-QD
(2)
| 42G x P-9000-QD
(3)
| 42GRP-9040-QD| 42GRP-9070-QD| 42GRL-9000-QD| 42GRL-9040-QD| 42G x R-9000-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9100-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9000-QD
(2)
4- Cat. No. QD
pin micro
| 42G x U-9000-QD1
(2)
| 42G x U-9200-QD1
(2)
| 42G x C-9200-QD1
(2)
| 42G x P-9000-QD1
(3)
| 42GRP-9040-QD1| 42GRP-9070-QD1| 42GRL-9002-QD| 42GRL-9042-QD| 42G x R-9000-QD1
(2)
| 42G x F-9100-QD1
(2)
| 42G x F-9000-QD1
(2)
Supply current| 30 mA| 30 mA| 30 mA| 30 mA| 30 mA| 50 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 25 mA|
30 mA| 30 mA
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
Output energized| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable| —| —| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable
Load current| 250 mA (4)| 250 mA (4)| 250 mA (4)| 250 mA (4)| 250 mA (4)| 250
mA| —| —| 250 mA| 250 mA| 250 mA
Leakage current| 10 µA| 10 µA| 10 µA| 10 µA| 10 µA| 10 µA| —| —| 10 µA| 10 µA|
10 µA
Power consumption| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA
max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max
Response time| 2 ms (5)| 2 ms (5)| 2 ms (5)| 2 ms (5)| 2 ms| 2 ms| —| —| 5 ms|
2 ms
- Transmitted beam source rated 10…264V AC/DC.
- x = R: On/Off, or T: timer version.
- x = L: Linear sense potentiometer, S: Teachable version, R: Nonlinear sense potentiometer, or T: Timer version.
- 100 mA for 42GSP, 9000, and 42GLP-9000 models.
- 5 ms for timer versions
Table 3 – 10…55V DC/20…40V AC Photoelectric Sensors — SPDT EM Relay
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
2 Cat. No.
3m (9.84 ft)
00V cable
| 42G x U-9001 (2)| 42G x U-9201 (2)| —| 42G x P-9001 (2)| 42GRP-9041|
—| —| 42GRR-9001| 42G x F-9101 (2)| 42G x F-9001 (2)
5-pCat. No. QD
in micro
| 42G x U-9001-QD
(2)
| 42G x U-9201-QD
(2)
| —| 42G x P-9001-QD
(2)
| 42GRP-9041-QD| —| —| 42GRR-9001-QD| 42G x F-9101-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9001-QD
(2)
Supply current| 40 mA| 40 mA| —| 40 mA| 40 mA| —| —| 35 mA| 40 mA
Output energized| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| —| Light/dark
selectable| Light/dark selectable| —| —| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable
Load current| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| —| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| —| —| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
Leakage current| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —
Power consumption| 2.2 watts/ 1.6VA max| 2.2 watts/ 1.6VA max| —| 2.2 watts/
1.6VA max| 2.2 watts/ 1.6VA max| —| —| 3VA max
Response time| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms (3)| —| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms| —| —| 23 ms| 15 ms
- Transmitted beam source rated 10…264V AC/DC
- x = R: On/Off, or T: timer version.
- 18 ms for timer versions.
Table 4 – 70…264V DC/60…264V AC Photoelectric Sensors — SPDT EM Relay
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
2 Cat. No.
3m (9.84 ft)
00V cable
| 42G x U-9002 (2)| 42G x U-9202 (2)| 42G x C-9202 (2)| 42G x P-9002
(2)| 42GRP-9042| 42GRP-9072| —| 42G x R-9002 (2)| 42G x F-9102 (2)| 42G
x F-9002 (2)
5-pCat. No. QD
in micro
| 42G x U-9002-QD
(2)
| 42G x U-9202-QD
(2)
| 42G x C-9202-QD
(2)
| 42G x P-9002-QD
(2)
| 42GRP-9042-QD| 42GRP-9072-QD| —| 42G x R-9002-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9102-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9002-QD
(2)
Supply current| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| —| 10 mA| 15 mA
Output energized| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable| —| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable
Load current| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| —| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| —| —| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
| 2A/132V AC
1A/264V AC
1A/150V DC
Leakage current| —| —| —| —| —| —| —| —
Power consumption| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4
watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4VA max| —| 4VA max| 4VA max
Response time| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms (3)| 15 ms| 15 ms| —| 23
ms| 15 ms
- Transmitted beam source rated 10…264V AC/DC.
- x = R: On/Off, or T: timer version
- 18 ms for timer versions.
Table 5 – 70…264V AC/DC Photoelectric Sensors — Solid-state Isolated N.O.
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
2 Cat. No.
3m (9.84 ft)
00V cable
| 42G x U-9003 (2)| 42G x U-9203 (2)| 42G x C-9203 (2)| 42G x P-9003
(2)| 42GRP-9043| —| —| 42GRR-9003| 42G x F-9103 (2)| 42G x F-9003 (2)
4- Cat. No. QD
pin micro
| 42G x U-9003-QD
(2)
| 42G x U-9203-QD
(2)
| 42G x C-9203-QD
(2)
| 42G x P-9003-QD
(2)
| 42GRP-9043-QD| —| —| 42GRR-9003-QD| 42G x F-9103-QD
(2)
| 42G x F-9003-QD
(2)
4- Cat. No.cro
pin AC mi
QD
| 42G x U-9003-QD1
(2)
| 42G x U-9203-QD1
(2)
| 42G x C-9203-QD1
(2)
| 42G x P-9003-QD1
(2)
| 42GRP-9043-QD1| —| —| 42GRL-9043-QD1| 42GRR-9003-QD1| 42G x F-9103-QD1
(2)
| 42G x F-9003-QD1
(2)
Supply current| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA| —| —| 15 mA| 15 mA| 15 mA
Specification| Retroreflective| Polarized Retroreflective|
ClearSight| Standard Diffuse| Long Range Diffuse|
Extended Range Diffuse| Transmitted Beam| Fiber-
optic
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Source (1)| Receiver| Plastic Visible Red|
Glass Infrared
Output energized| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark
selectable| Light/dark selectable| Light/dark selectable| —| —| Light/dark
selectable| Light/dark selectable
Load current| 300 mA| 300 mA| 300 mA| 300 mA| 300 mA| —| —| 300 mA| 300 mA
Leakage current| 1 mA at 264V AC/DC| 1 mA at 264V AC/DC| 1 mA at 264V AC/DC| 1
mA at 264V AC/DC| 1 mA at 264V AC/DC| —| —| 1 mA at 264V AC/DC| 1 mA at 264V
AC/DC
Power consumption| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| 4
watts/ 4VA max| 4 watts/ 4VA max| —| —| 4VA max| 4VA max| 4VA max
Response time| 2 ms (3)| 2 ms (3)| 2 ms (3)| 2 ms (3)| 2 ms| —| —| 15 ms| 2 ms
- Transmitted beam source rated 10…264V AC/DC.
- x = R: On/Off, or T: timer version.
- 5 ms for timer versions.
Conductor Size (AWG)| Max Current/Min Voltage of
Overcurrent Protection
---|---
20| 5 A/300V
22| 3 A/300V
24| 2 A/300V
26| 1 A/300V
28| 0.8 A/300V
30| 0.5 A/300V
Wiring Diagrams
Shows all models except transmitted beam source.
Figure 1 – Cable Model: 9xx0
Figure 2 – 4-pin DC Micro QD Model: 9xx0-QD
Figure 3 – 4-pin DC Mini QD Model: 9xx0-QD1
Figure 4 – Cable Model: 9xx3
- Load can be placed on either black or white wire to create sourcing or sinking respectively.
Figure 5 – AC/DC Mini QD Model: 9xx3-QD
- Load can be placed on either black or white wire to create sourcing or sinking respectively
Figure 6 – AC/DC Micro QD Model: 9xx3-QD11
Figure 7 – Cable Model: 9xx1, 9xx2
Figure 8 – 5-pin AC/DC Mini QD Model: 9xx1-QD, 9xx2-QD
Figure 9 – Transmitted Beam Source Cable Model: 42GRL-90x
Figure 10 – AC/DC Mini QD Model: 42GRL-90×2-QD
Figure 11 – DC Micro QD Model: 42GRL-90×0-QD
Figure 12 – 4-pin DC Micro QD Model: 42GRL-90×3-QD1
Typical Response Curves
Figure 13 – Retroreflective [mm (in.)]
Figure 14 – Polarized Retroreflective [mm (in.)]
Figure 15 – ClearSight Clear Object Detector [mm (in.)]
Figure 16 – Standard Diffuse [mm (in.)]
Figure 17 – Long Range Diffuse
Figure 18 – Transmitted Beam, 61 m (200 ft), 152 m (500 ft) Light Source [mm (in.)]
Figure 19 – Visible Red Fiber-optic Standard Diffuse
Figure 20 – Visible Red Fiber-optic Transmitted Beam
Figure 21 – Visible Red Fiber-optic Retroreflective
Figure 22 – Infrared Fiber-optic Standard Diffuse
Figure 23 – Infrared Fiber-optic Transmitted Beam
Figure 24 – Infrared Fiber-optic Retroreflective
Approximate Dimensions
Figure 25 – All Cable Versions Except Fiber-optic [mm (in.)]
Figure 26 – Fiber-optic [mm (in.)]
Figure 27 – ClearSight 9000 Versions [mm (in.)]
Figure 28 – Connector Version [mm (in.)]
Accessories
Figure 29 – Swivel/tilt Mounting Assembly #60-2439 [mm (in.)]
Figure 30 – Swivel/tilt Mounting Assembly #60-2681 for ClearSight 9000 [mm (in.)]
Figure 31 – Vertical Height Adjustment Brackets [mm (in.)]
Operational Notes
Figure 32 – Ambient Temperature Ratings
All models of the Series 9000 photoelectric sensor, except for models with the
solid-state output (catalog number 42Gxx-9xx3) and the EM-relay output
(catalog number 42Gxx-9xx2), have a maximum operating temperature of 70 °C
(158 °F). The maximum operating temperature of models 42Gxx-9xx3 and 42Gxx-
9xx2 can be determined from Figure 32. The temperature is based on the supply
voltage that is fed to the photoelectric sensor. For example, if the operating
voltage is 120V AC, the maximum operating temperature would be 70 °C (158 °F).
An operating voltage of 220V AC would limit the ambient operating temperature
to 55 °C (131 °F). Operation of the photoelectric sensor at ambient
temperatures that exceed these limits could result in sensor failure.
Mounting and Wiring
Securely mount the photoelectric sensor on a firm, stable surface or support.
A mount that is subject to excessive vibration or shifts can cause
intermittent operation. Rockwell Automation offers a wide variety of fixed and
adjustable mounting brackets and reflectors and quick disconnect cables. The
photoelectric sensor is supplied with the hardware kit #129-130, which
contains a plastic mounting nut, lock washer, and two M5 x 0.8 x 53 screws and
nuts. Once securely mounted, the photoelectric sensor can be wired as
indicated in the wiring diagrams
Install Fiber-Optic Cables (42GxF-9xxx models only)
- Confirm that the fiber-optic cable locking lever on the photoelectric sensor is in the unlocked position.
- Insert the fiber-optic cable until the internal clip mechanism is engaged
- Rotate the locking lever to the lock position.
- Mount the fiber-optic cable sensing tip end as appropriate.
Wiring the Photoelectric Sensor
The Series 9000 photoelectric sensor is available in one of three different
connection types as identified in Specifications on page 1. We recommend the
use of the 889 Series of cordsets and patchcords on the quick disconnect
models. All external wiring must conform to the National Electrical Code and
all applicable local codes.
Align and Configure the Photoelectric Sensor
All Models Except 42GSP-9000
User Interface
To gain access to the user interface panel, use a screwdriver to open the top
cover of the photoelectric sensor. This panel contains a single-turn
sensitivity adjustment knob, a two-position mode selector switch, and three
status indicators.Use the screwdriver to increase (clockwise) or decrease
(counterclockwise) the sensitivity to meet the application requirements. The
factory default setting for all versions is maximum sensitivity.
IMPORTANT Damage to the single-turn sensitivity adjustment knob occurs if it is turned beyond the in/max steps. After initial photoelectric sensor configuration, confirm that the user interface cover is closed tightly to maintain specified environmental ratings.
Figure 33 – 42GRx Top View Detail
The Series 9000 photoelectric sensor also contains a two-position selector
switch. This switch is used to select either Light- or Dark-operate mode of
the photoelectric sensor. In Light-operate mode, the photoelectric sensor
output turns on when light is being reflected back to it (reflector for
retroreflective, source for transmitted beam, or target for diffuse). In Dark-
operate mode, the photoelectric sensor output turns off when no light is being
reflected back to it. See Table 6.
Photoelectric Sensor Alignment
The red status indicator is an alignment aid, which indicates that a margin of
2.5X, is reached. At this margin, the photoelectric sensor is receiving at
least 2.5 times the signal strength back from the target that triggers an
output signal. A higher margin is recommended to help overcome any
deteriorating environmental conditions, such as dust buildup on the lens of
the photoelectric sensor. When aligning the photoelectric sensor, the best
performance is obtained if the margin indicator illuminates with the target in
place. We recommend leaving the sensitivity at the default maximum setting and
change the setting only when necessary.
Table 6 – Status Indicators
Transmitted Beam Versions
- Visually align the emitter and receiver units (fibers) until the green output status indicator turns on (with Light-operate mode) or turns off (with Darkoperate mode).
- To be certain that the beam is centered, sweep the emitter or receiver in the horizontal and vertical plane and determine at what position the output indicator turns on and then turns off. Set the sensor (or fiber-optics) midway between both positions. The red margin status indicator is on when the beam is unbroken.
Retroreflective and Polarized Retroreflective Versions
- Visually align the sensor (or fiber-optic cable) on the reflector until the green output status indicator turns on (with Light-operate mode) or turns off (with Dark-operate mode). Also verify that the red margin status indicator is on.
- To be certain that the beam is centered, sweep the sensor in the horizontal and vertical plane and determine at what position the output indicator goes turns and then turns off. Set the sensor (or fiber-optics) midway between both positions.
- Break the beam with the object to be detected and check if the output status indicator turns on (Dark-operate mode). If necessary, turn down the sensitivity adjustment until the output status indicator turns on. Remove the object to restore the light beam and check if the output status indicator turns off again and that the red margin status indicator turns on. If the status indicates do not change, increase the size of the reflector or decrease the distance between the reflector and the photoelectric sensor.
Diffuse Mode
- Visually align the sensor (or fiber-optic cable) on the object until the green output status indicator turns on (with Light-operate mode) or turns off(Dark-operate mode).
- To be certain that the beam is centered, sweep the sensor in the horizontal and vertical plane and determine at what position the output indicator goes on and then goes off. Set the sensor (or fiber-optics)midway between both positions.
- Remove the object in front of the sensor and eliminate any existing background signals by turning down the sensitivity adjustment. Replace the object and verify that the output status indicator turns on and that the margin status indicator is on. If the sensor continues to pick up background reflections, you must either eliminate those reflections (paint with a nonreflective color), or replace the photoelectric sensor with a background suppression, a sharp cutoff diffuse, or a Retroreflective Sensing mode version.
42GSP- 9000 Models
User Interface
Use a screwdriver to open the top cover of the photoelectric sensor to gain
access
to the user interface panel. This panel contains two push buttons and three
status indicators. The left push button puts the photoelectric sensor into
Teach mode while the right-hand button is for light/dark operate selection.
Teach Mode
The Teach mode of the 42GSP-9000 photoelectric sensor enables the it to learn
both the light and dark conditions that are presented to it and to
automatically adjust sensitivity to the optimal level for the application.
This mode replaces the sensitivity adjustment knob of a conventional
photoelectric sensor. With the photoelectric sensor pointed at the light
condition (target), momentarily press the Teach button until the red status
indicator turns on. After 3 seconds, this status indicator flashes, which
indicates that it is ready to receive the dark condition (background). The red
status indicator momentarily remains steady, then turns off, which indicates
that the teach operation was successful. The 42GSP-9000 photoelectric sensor
also contains a two-position push button. This button selects either Light- or
Dark-operate mode of the photoelectric sensor. In Light-operate mode, the
photoelectric sensor output turns on when light is reflected back to it
(indicated by the output status indicator being on). In Dark-operate mode, the
photoelectric sensor output turns on when no light is reflected back to it.
Table 34 describes the function of the three status indicators.
Figure 34 – Status Indicators
Figure 35 – 42GSP Top View Detail
42GTx Models
Some versions of the Series 9000 photoelectric sensor also contain a four-bank
DIP switch (S1…S4) and two rotary knobs (R2 and R3). These devices are used to
configure internal on, off, and one-shot time delays making it possible to
provide some degree of local control in an application.
Figure 36 – Timing Photoelectric Sensors Top View Detail
The timers are nonretriggerable. The timing can be set for short (0…1.5 s) or long (0…15 s) duration using the DIP switches and adjusted via the two 15-turn rotary knobs. See Figure 37 and Figure 38 to configure these timers.
IMPORTANT After initial photoelectric sensor configuration, confirm that the user interface cover is closed tightly to maintain specified environmental ratings.
42GRL Models
For the 9003 model photoelectric sensors, the switch must be pushed to the left, towards 9003. For all other models, the switch must be pushed to the right, towards default.
Figure 37 – Typical ON/OFF Timing Diffuse (Light-operate) Nonretriggerable
Figure 38 – Typical One-Shot Timing Diffuse (Light-operate) Nonretriggerable
- T1 is adjusted via the off delay potentiometer with either a long (0…15 s) or short (0…1.5 s) DIP switch setting.
- T2 is adjusted via the on delay potentiometer with either a long (0…15 s) or short (0…1.5 s) DIP switch setting
Application Example
Product travels down a conveyor. If the product is a white box, a kicker
located 3 seconds down the conveyor activates to push the box down another
conveyor. The kicker must extend and retract for 1 second. The sensor is a
42GTP-9000 photoelectric sensor. In this application, an on and off delay are
required. Set the first DIP switch (S1) to TD position. Switch (S2) is set to
LT position. Switch (S3) isset to L position for a 3 second delay. Switch (S4)
is set to the S position. The delay is adjusted by turning the on delay pot
clockwise until the proper delay time is set. The off delay pot is turned
clockwise so to set the 1 second off delay.
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
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