Operator’s Manual: Standard 360a Model Y (360y) Label Applicator
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Installation
Optimize the reliable product detection by applying the following principals when selecting your reference surface, positioning your
sensor relative to the reference surface, and presenting your target.
1. Select a reference surface with the following characteristics where possible:
• Matte or diffuse surface finish
• Fixed surface with no vibration
• Dry surface with no build-up of oil, water, or dust
2. Position the reference surface between 50nm and 300mm.
3. Position the target to be detected as close to the sensor as possible, and as far away from the reference surface as possible.
4. Angle the sensing beam relative to the target and relative to the reference surface 10 degrees or more.
Basic TEACH Instructions
1. Align the sensor to a stable reference surface and firmly mount the sensor in this alignment.
2. Press and hold TEACH button for longer than 2 seconds to start the TEACH mode.
3. Press TEACH to teach the reference surface. After the reference surface is taught, the currently selected switch point value is
displayed, and the sensor returns to RUN mode.
The Q4X sensor records the distance to the reference surface and the amount of laser light returned by the reference surface. The
output switches when an object passing between the sensor and the reference surface changes the perceived distance or amount of
returned light. The Q4X detects small changes caused by transparent and clear objects. Typical reference surfaces are metal machine
frame, conveyor side rail, or mounted plastic targets.
Manual Adjustments
Manually adjust the sensor switch point using the and buttons.
1. From RUN mode, press either or
one time. The current switch point value flashes slowly.
2. Press to move the switch point up or press to move the switch point down. After 1 second of inactivity, the new
switch point value flashes rapidly, the new setting is accepted, and the sensor returns to RUN mode.
After the TEACH process is completed, the taught reference point—which is a combination of the measured distance and returned
signal intensity from the reference target—is recorded by the sensor. Use the push buttons to manually adjust the switch point. Manual
adjustment changes the sensitivity of the thresholds around the taught reference point but does not move the taught reference point.
Press to increase the sensitivity and press to decrease the sensitivity. After re-positioning the sensor or changing the reference
target, re-teach the sensor.
Table 5 shows the current match percentage relative to the taught reference point. The switch point defines the sensitivity the output
switches when the current match percentage crosses the switch point. Your specific application may require some adjustment of the
switch point, but these values are recommended starting switch points for common applications.
Light Operate/Dark Operate
The default output configuration is light operate. To switch between light and dark operate, use the following instructions:
1. Press and hold LO/DO for longer than 2 seconds. The current selection displays.
2. Press LO/DO again. The new selection flashes slowly.
3. Press SELECT to change the output configuration and return to RUN mode.
NOTE: If neither SELECT nor LO/DO are pressed after Step 2, the new selection flashes slowly for a few seconds, then
flashes quickly and the sensor automatically changes the output configuration and returns to RUN mode.
WITCH
OINT
YPICAL
PPLICATIONS
Default, recommended for PET bottles and Trays
Recommended for thin films
Recommended for tinted brown, tinted green, or water-filled containers
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