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81.2 When FORMAT is

TLμ-x6x selected (configuration
N°. FORMAT 1 2 3 4
n°.4 M5x6 input REMOTE A 0V 0V +V +V
7.5 4.3 n°.4 M5x0.24
selector section 1), the
input REMOTE B 0V +V 0V +V
MARK and BKGD
M12 CONNECTOR puskbuttons are enabled and connecting the REMOTE inputs (TLμ-xx1)
15 to the power supply as shown in the table allows to select up to 4
different settings (formats). This is the factory setting.

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If a non-set format is selected, the sensor is disabled and the green LED

M12x1
flashes at a low rate.
TLμ SERIES 18 mm LENS 9 mm LENS 14.1 27.5 28
20.9
A setting can be stored selecting a format and executing the procedure
described in the “SETTING” paragraph.

INSTRUCTION MANUAL n°.4 M5x6

When SET is selected (configuration selector section 1), the MARK and
BKGD pushbuttons are disabled; the REMOTE inputs (TLμ-x1x) replace
36.6 28 n°.4 M5x0.24 the pushbuttons functionality.
Connecting the REMOTE A and B inputs to the positive power supply
rail is equivalent to pressing the MARK and BKGD pushbuttons
respectively. Connect the unused inputs to 0V.

CONTROLS

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42.2
READY LED .
OUTPUT LED
TIMING FUNCTION

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OUTPUT LED When ON is selected ON ON

39.8
MARK BKGD
The red LED indicates the output status. PUSHBUTTON PUSHBUTTON (configuration selector OUT without TIMER OFF OFF
mm section 2), a delay timer
READY LED ON ON

4.3
During functioning, the green LED permanently ON indicates a normal function is enabled which OUT with TIMER 20 ms
OFF 20 ms OFF

operating condition; fast blinking indicates an output overload condition. extends the minimum ON
See the “SETTING” paragraph for setup procedure indications.
CAP
output time to 20 ms. The factory setting is OFF (timer disabled).
MARK / BKGD PUSHBUTTON
The pushbutton activates the setup procedure. TECHNICAL DATA SETTING
A two-step setup procedure adjusts the switching threshold and the
INSTALLATION Power supply: 10 … 30 Vdc limit values; reverse polarity protection LIGHT/DARK mode. Using the procedure given below the sensor output
is set to be ON when a mark is detected.
Ripple: 2 Vpp max.
Operating distance is rated Current consumption 1) Output ON state acquisition (MARK)
starting from the lens front face. (output current excluded): 80 mA max. Place the target mark into the emission spot and press the MARK
The M12 connector or cable exit Output: NPN or PNP, pull down/up resistance 10 kΩ (short-circuit protection) pushbutton until the green LED turns OFF.
can be rotated in three positions Output current: 200 mA max. Don’t move the mark during the setting phase (about 1 sec).
by loosening the locking screw. 2) Output OFF state acquisition (BKGD)
Analog output: 0 … 2 V ± 10% (white 90%); 5.5 V max.; ripple 40 mVpp max.; output resistance 2.2 kΩ
Tighten the locking screw when Place the background into the emission spot and press the BKGD
finished. Output saturation voltage: 1V max. NPN versions / 2V max PNP versions
pushbutton; the green LED blinks once.
The beam direction may be Response time: 50 μs max. / 25 μs max. (TLμ-4xx/5xx) Don’t move the background during the setting phase.
changed swapping the cap and Switching frequency: 10 kHz max. / 20 kHz max. (TLμ-4xx/5xx)
the lens. Timing function: 20 ms minimum output ON If the green LED lights permanently ON, a safe operation has been
Detecting marks on a reflective surface is improved adjusting the beam Indicators: OUTPUT LED (RED) / READY LED (GREEN) obtained; if it flashes at a low rate the setup procedure has failed due to
direction to 5° … 20° from surface axis. Setting: by pushbuttons / by wires; 4 settings storage cable version insufficient contrast; repeat the procedure from the beginning.
Retention data: non volatile EEPROM memory
CONNECTIONS Operating temperature: -10 … 55 °C
Storage temperature: -20 … 70 °C
BROWN Electric shock protection: Class 1
+ 10 … 30 Vdc Operating distance: 9 mm (TLμ-x1x/4xx/5xx) / 18 mm (TLμ-x6x)
RED Minimum spot dimension: 1.5 x 5 mm (TLμ-x1x) / 2 x 7 mm (TLμ-x6x) / ∅ 3 mm (TLμ-4xx/5xx)
REMOTE A *
Depth of field: ± 3 mm (TLμ-x1x/4xx/5xx) / ± 4 mm (TLμ-x6x)
ORANGE
REMOTE B * Emission type: green (526 nm) / red (630 nm) with automatic selection or white (400-700 nm)
GREY Ambient light rejection: according to EN 60947-5-2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
ANALOG OUTPUT Vibration: 0.5 mm amplitude, 10 … 55 Hz frequency, in every axis (EN60068-2-6) We DATASENSOR S.p.A. declare under our sole responsibility that
WHITE Shock resistance: 11 ms (30 G) 6 shock in every axis (EN60068-2-27) these products are conform to the 2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE Directives
NPN/PNP DARK/LIGHT selection: teach-in procedure and successive amendments.
BLUE Housing: ZAMA
0V WARRANTY
Protection class: IP67 DATASENSOR S.p.A. warrants its products to be free from defects.
SHIELD **
Connections: 3 m shielded cable ∅ 6.1 mm / M12 4-pole connector DATASENSOR S.p.A. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product
Weight: 450 g. max. cable versions / 310 g. max. connector versions found to be defective during the warranty period of 36 months from the
* = Connect the unused REMOTE wires to 0 V. manufacturing date.
** = The cable shield is insulated from the sensor housing; it is recommended This warranty does not cover damage or liability deriving from the
to connect the shield to 0 V. CONFIGURATION DETECTION DIAGRAM improper application of DATASENSOR products.
A double selector and a switch are REMOTE ON TIMING Relative sensitivity
available removing the sensor side % DATASENSOR S.p.A. Via Lavino 265
M12 CONNECTOR
SET ON TLμ -x1x/4xx/5xx 40050 Monte S. Pietro - Bologna - Italy
cover. The selector allows to enable the 100
output timing function and choose the FORMAT Tel: +39 051 6765611 Fax: +39 051 6759324
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(WHITE) 2 1 + pushbuttons and REMOTE inputs 1 2
60
(BROWN) operating mode; the switch allows to select the output type (NPN or 40 DATASENSOR S.p.A. cares for the environment: 100% recycled
PNP). paper.
3 4 20
0V - NPN/PNP 0
DATASENSOR S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications
(BLUE) (BLACK)
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
and improvements without prior notification.
Operating distance mm
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The Auto-Set function automatically adapts the switching threshold
81.2 according to the mark and background sequence that has to be
detected.
mm The sensor automatically places the switching threshold at a lower level
n°.4 M5x6
4.3 respect to the signal corresponding to the light reflected from the mark.
n°.4 M5x0.24
The difference between the signal corresponding to the mark and the
switching threshold represent the hysterisis.
The light/dark operating mode selection for the detection of a mark

TLµ Auto-Set SERIES

lighter than its background or viceversa, can be obtained connecting the
15
pin n° 2 of the M12 connector: free or connected to 0Vdc for dark mode,
connected to +Vcc for light mode.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL The analogue output is not available in the models with automatic Auto-
Set setting.

M12x1
A model with PNP output and a model with NPN output are available;
the selection of the output type cannot be made, in both cases, using the
selectors present on the sensor.
9mm LENS 14.1 27.5 28

CONTROLS DETECTION DIAGRAM

n°.4 M5x6
OUTPUT LED 36.6 28 n°.4 M5x0.24 Relative sensitivity
The yellow LED indicates the output status.
%
POWER ON LED
The green LED indicates that the sensor is operating. 100
80
60
INSTALLATION

42.2
.
40
OUTPUT LED
Operating distance is rated 20

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starting from the lens front
face. 0
mm

39.8
The M12 connector can be .
POWER ON LED 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22
rotated in three positions by
loosening the locking screw. Operating distance

4.3
Tighten the locking screw when
finished.
The beam direction may be changed swapping the cap and the lens.
CAP

WARNING: To detect marks on a reflective surface and/or in presence

of very light colours it’s needed to adjust the beam direction to 5°…20°
from surface axis.

5...20° 5...20°
TECHNICAL DATA
Power supply: 10 … 30 Vdc limit values; reverse polarity protection
Ripple: 2 Vpp max.
 Current consumption
(output current excluded): 50 mA max.
Output: NPN (TLµ-4xx) o (TLµ-5xx) PNP, pull down/up resistance 22 kΩ (short-circuit protection)
Output current: 200 mA max.
Output saturation voltage: 1V max. NPN versions / 2V max PNP versions
Response time: 25 µs max. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Switching frequency: 20 kHz max. We DATASENSOR S.p.A. declare under our sole responsibility that
these products are conform to the 2004/108 CEE, 73/23 CEE Directives
Indicators: OUTPUT LED (YELLOW) / POWER ON LED (GREEN)
and successive amendments.
Setting: dynamic automatic
CONNECTIONS Operating temperature: -10 … 55 °C WARRANTY
Storage temperature: -20 … 70 °C DATASENSOR S.p.A. warrants its products to be free from defects.
M12 CONNECTOR Electric shock protection: Class 1 DATASENSOR S.p.A. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product
Operating distance: 9 mm found to be defective during the warranty period of 36 months from the
Minimum spot dimension: ∅ 3 mm manufacturing date.
DARK/LIGHT
(WHITE) 2 1 + 10 … 30 Vdc
(BROWN)
Depth of field: ± 3 mm This warranty does not cover damage or liability deriving from the
improper application of DATASENSOR products.
Emission type: LED with white light (400-700 nm)
Ambient light rejection: according to EN 60947-5-2 DATASENSOR S.p.A. Via Lavino 265
3 4 Vibration: 0.5 mm amplitude, 10 … 55 Hz frequency, for every axis (EN60068-2-6) 40050 Monte S. Pietro - Bologna - Italy
0V
(BLUE)
- OUTPUT
(BLACK)
Shock resistance:
DARK/LIGHT selection:
11 ms (30 G) 6 shock for every axis (EN60068-2-27)
by wire
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http://www.datasensor.com e-mail: info@datasensor.com
Housing: Zama
DATASENSOR S.p.A. cares for the environment: 100% recycled
Protection class: IP67
Pin 2 free or connect to 0V: DARK mode paper.
Connections: M12 4-pole connector DATASENSOR S.p.A. reserves the right to make modifications
Pin 2 connect to 10…30Vdc: LIGHT mode
Weight: 310 g. max. connector versions and improvements without prior notification.
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