microsonic nano-15/CF Ultrasonic Proximity Switch User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: microsonic

Table of Contents

Product Description
Safety Notes
Proper Use
Installation
Start-up
Factory Settings
Operating Modes
Synchronisation
Maintenance
Technical data
Using the Alignment Assistance
References
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Operation Manual
Ultrasonic proximity switch with one switching output and IO-Link
nano-15/CF
nano-24/CF

Product Description

The nano sensor offer a non-contact measurement of the distance to an object which must be positioned within the sensor’s detection zone.
The switching output is set conditional upon the adjusted detect distance. Via the Teach-in procedure, the detect distance and operating mode can be adjusted.

IO-Link
The nano sensor is IO-Link-capable in accordance with IO-Link specification V1.1 and supports Smart Sensor Profile like Digital Measuring Sensor. The sensor can be monitored and parameterized via IO-Link.

Safety Notes

Read the operation manual prior to start-up.
Connection, installation and adjustment works should be carried out by expert personnel only.
No safety component in accordance with the EU Machine Directive, use in the area of personal and machine protection not permitted

Proper Use

nano ultrasonic sensors are used for non-contact detection of objects.

Installation

Mount the sensor at the installation site.
Connect a connection cable to the M12 device plug, see Fig. 1.
If necessary, use the alignment assistance (see »Using the Alignment Assistance«).

Start-up

Connect the power supply.
Set the parameters of the sensor by using the Teach-in procedure, see Diagram

| microsonic notation| IO-Link notation| IO-Link Smart
Sensor Profile| colour
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1| +UB| L+| | brown
2| Com| NC| | white
3| –UB| L–| | blue
4| F| C/Q| SSC1| black

Fig. 1: Pin assignment with view onto sensor plug, IO-Link notation and colour coding of the microsonic connection cables.

Factory Settings

nano sensors are delivered factory made with the following settings:

Switching point operation.
Switching output on NOC.
Detect distance: nano-15/CF: 150 mm nano-24/CF: 250 mm
Filter at F01
Filter strength at P00

Operating Modes

Three operating modes are available for the switching output:

Operation with one switching point
The switching output is set when the object falls below the set switching point.
Window mode
The switching output is set when the object is within the set window limits.
Two-way reflective barrier
The switching output is set when the object is between sensor and fixed reflector.

| |
---|---|---
nano-15…
nano-24…| ≥0.25 m
≥0.25 m| ≥1.30 m
≥1.40 m

Fig. 2: Minimal assembly distances

Synchronisation

If the assembly distance of multiple sensors falls below the values shown in Fig. 2, the internal synchronisation should be used (»Teach-in + sync« must be switched on, see Diagram 1).
For this purpose set the switching outputs of all sensors in accordance with Diagram 1. Finally interconnect each pin 2 of the sensors to be synchronised.

Maintenance

microsonic sensors are maintenancefree. In case of excess caked-on dirt we recommend cleaning the white sensor surface.

Diagram 1: Set sensor parameters via the Teach-in procedure

Technical data

blind zone	20 mm	40 mm
operating range	150 mm	240 mm
maximum range	250 mm	350 mm
angle of beam spread	see detection zone	see detection zon.
transducer frequency	380 kHz	500 kHz
resolution	0,1 mm	0.1 mm
reproducibility	±0.15 %	±0.15 %

detection zone
for different objects:
The dark grey areas represent the zone where it is easy to recognise the normal reflector (round bar). This indicates the typical operating range of the sensors. The light grey areas represent the zone where a very large reflector – for instance a plate – can still be recognised.
The requirement is an optimal alignment to the sensor. It is not possible to evaluate ultrasonic reflections outside this area.

accuracy| ±1 % (temperature drift internally compensated)| ±1 % (temperature drift internally compensated)
---|---|---
operating voltage UB| 10 to 30 V DC, reverse polarity protection (Class 2)| 10 to 30 V DC, reverse polarity protection (Class 2)
voltage ripple| ±10 %| ±10 %
no-load current consumption| <30 mA| <40 mA
housing| brass sleeve, nickel-plated, plastic parts: PBT;
ultrasonic transducer: polyurethane foam,
epoxy resin with glass content| brass sleeve, nickel-plated, plastic parts: PBT;
ultrasonic transducer: polyurethane foam,
epoxy resin with glass content
max. tightening torque of nuts| 1 Nm| 1 Nm
class of protection per EN 60529| IP 67| IP 67
norm conformity| EN 60947-5-2| EN 60947-5-2
type of connection| 4-pin M12 circular plug| 4-pin M12 circular plug
controls| Teach-in via pin 2| Teach-in via pin 2
scope of settings| Teach-in, LinkControl, IO-Link| Teach-in, LinkControl, IO- Link
indicators| 2 LEDs| 2 LEDs
synchronisation| internal synchronisation up to 10 sensors| internal synchronisation up to 10 sensors
operating temperature| –25 to +70 °C| –25 to +70 °C
storage temperature| –40 to +85 °C| –40 to +85 °C
weight| 15 g| 15 g
switching hysteresis 1)| 2 mm| 3 mm
switching frequency 2)| 25 Hz| 20 Hz
response time 2)| 32 ms| 40 ms
time delay before availability| <300 ms| <300 ms
order no.| nano-15/CF| nano-24/CF
switching output| Push-Pull, UB–3 V, –UB+3 V, Imax = 100 mA
switchable NOC/NCC, short-circuit-proof| Push-Pull, UB–3 V, –UB+3 V, Imax = 100 mA
switchable NOC/NCC, short-circuit-proof

Can be programmed via Link Control and IO-Link
With Link Control and IO-Link, the selected filter setting influences the switching frequency and response time.

Using the Alignment Assistance

With the internal alignment assistance the sensor can be optimally aligned to the object during installation. To do this, proceed as follows (see Fig. 3):

Mount the sensor loosely at the place of mounting so that it can still be moved.
Connect Com to +UB shortly. The green LED flashes. The faster the LED flashes, the stronger the received signal.
Point the sensor at different angles to the object for about 10 seconds so that the sensor can determine the maximum signal level. Align the sensor until the green LED shines constantly.
Screw the sensor in this position.
Connect Com to +UB shortly (or wait approx. 120 s) to exit the alignment assistance. The yellow LED flashes 2x.

Fig. 3: Align the sensor optimally

Notes

The sensors of the nano family have a blind zone. Within this zone a distance measurement is not possible.
The nano sensors are equipped with an internal temperature compensation. Due to the sensors self heating, the temperature compensation reaches its optimal working point after approx. 45 seconds of operation.
The nano sensors have a push-pull switching output.
In the normal operating mode, an illuminated yellow LED signals that the status of the switching output is high. If the green LED flashes, the
sensor is in IO-Link mode.
In the »Two-way reflective barrier« operating mode, the object has to be within the range of 0 to 92 % of the set distance.
In the »Set switching point – method A« Teach-in procedure the actual distance to the object is taught to the sensor as the switching point. If the object moves towards the sensor (e.g. with level control) then the taught distance is the level at which the sensor has to switch the output, see Fig. 4.
If the object to be scanned moves into the detection zone from the side, the »Set switching point +8 % – method B« Teach-in procedure should be used. In this way the switching distance is set 8 % further than the actual measured distance to the object. This ensures a reliable switching distance even if the height of the objects varies slightly, see Fig. 4.
Using the LinkControl adapter LCA-2 (optional accessory) and the LinkControl software for Windows ® , all Teach-in and additional sensor parameter settings can be optionally adjusted. To connect the nano sensor to the LCA-2 adapter the 5G/M12-4G/M12/M8 adapter is required.
Fig. 4: Setting the switching point for different directions of movement of the object
The sensor can be reset to its factory setting (see Diagram 1).
The nano sensor can be blocked against changes in the sensor via function »Switch on or off Teach-in + sync«, see Diagram 1.
The latest IODD file and informations about start-up and configuration of nano sensors via IO-Link, you will find online at: www.microsonic.de/en/nano

Enclosure Type 1
For use only in industrial
machinery NFPA 79 applications.

The proximity switches shall be used with a Listed (CYJV/7) cable/connector assembly rated minimum 32 Vdc, minimum 290 mA, in the final installation.

microsonic GmbH / Phoenixseestraße 7 / 44263 Dortmund / Germany / T +49 231 975151-0 / F +49 231 975151-51 / E info@microsonic.de / W microsonic.de
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