Adjustment, Connection, Setting the switches – KEYENCE EX-500(W) Series User Manual
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ADJUSTMENT
Before starting measurements, adjust the analog output with
an actual target using the following procedure.
Connection
1. Connect a panel meter or voltmeter to the analog output
terminal of the controller using a shielded cable.
2. Complete the connections and then turn the power ON. The
POWER indicator of the controller lights and the sensor is in
operation mode.
* Before starting the adjustment procedure, allow the unit to
warm up for at least 30 minutes.
Setting the switches
1. Set the response time selector switch according to the required
measurement accuracy.
RESPONSE
1
2
3
4
Response time
0.1 ms 1 ms
10 ms 100 ms
Resolution
0.10% 0.06% 0.03% 0.03%
(% of F.S.)
2. Select one of the ADJUSTMENT modes based on the target
material.
MODE
2
3
4
Reference
Aluminum
Stainless steel
Iron
metal
(A5052)
(SUS304)
(S45C)
Other
Copper
Iron (SS41)
metals
(C1100)
Stainless steel
Brass
(SUS410)
(C3560)
Stainless steel
(SUS430)
Metal-
Zinc-plated
Nickel-
plated*
Chromium
plated
-plated
3. Set the cable length selector switch accord-
ing to the sensor head cable length.
4. Set the lock switch to FREE (the upper
position).
■ Analog output adjustment
1. Place the sensor head in contact with the target and press the
<1> key (zero-point set key) to check whether the output
voltage is 0 V.
Hold the sensor head in contact with the target
until the LED of key <1> goes out.
2. Set the distance between the sensor head and the target to the
maximum measuring distance. Then press the <2> key (Full-
scale set key) to check whether the output voltage is 5 V.
Hold the sensor head at the maximum measuring
distance from the target until the LED of <2> key
goes out.
*
Base material: Iron (SS41),
Plating thickness: 50 µm
RESPONSE
MODE
10 m
3 m
CABLE
FREE
LOCK
Sensor head in
contact with target.
Press the
<1> key.
The LED lights.
The LED goes out.
Approx. 3 seconds
after pressing the key.
When current output is used .
the output current is set to 4 mA.
When current output is used .
the output current is set to 20 mA.
Approx. 3 seconds
after pressing the key.
The LED goes out.
The LED lights.
Press the
<
2
>
key.
F.S.(Max.
measuring distance)