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5.3 Alignment of the device
≤ ± 3° ≥ ± 3°
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Figure 2: Aligning the device for smooth and rough surfaces
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Smooth surface: Angle ≤ 90° ± 3° between the sensor axis and object surface
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Rough surface: Angle ≥ 90° ± 3° between the sensor axis and object surface
5.4 Aligning device with alignment aid
Overview
The alignment aid can be used to align the device with the object during mounting.
O = lit up; Ö = flashing.
Approach
1. Loosely fasten the device at the installation location so that the device remains
movable.
2. Briefly press the T2 pushbutton to start the alignment aid.
✓
LED 3 flashes green. The faster LED 3 flashes, the stronger the received signal.
3. Align the device at the object at different angles for up to 10 seconds so that the
device can determine the maximum signal level.
✓
LED 3 flashes or permanently lights up green.
4. Align the device so that LED3 permanently lights up green.
✓
LED 3 permanently lights up green.
5. Fasten the device in this position.
6. To end the alignment aid, press T2 briefly or wait 120 seconds.
✓
LED 4 flashes orange twice.
✓
The device switches back to normal operation.
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