Mounting and
operating instructions
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Correct use
The FT 80 RLA is an optical sensor and measures distances without contact. Object thickness or differences
in thickness can be measured using two FT 80 RLA (type S1 only).
WARNING
The product is not approved for the protection of personnel (no safety component according to
Machinery Directive).
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Performance
• Operating range 250 ... 750 mm
• Analogue output 4 ... 20 mA
• 2 switching outputs
• Compact casing (25 x 83 x 65 mm
• High resolution
• Type S1 with bus-cmpatible, serial RS485 interface
• Setting by „teach-in", S1 type also by PC-software
• Wide functional range
Mode of function
The FT 80 RLA sensor measures according to the principle of triangulation. The distance between the object and
sensor is determined on the basis of the position of the light spot on the detector.
Operating range (Factory setting)
On
OK LED (green)
(Good Target)
Off
20 mA
Analogue
output
(invertible)
4 mA
FT 80 RLA 500
FT 80 RLA Disctance sensor - GB - 068-13715 - 01.09.2014-05
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250 mm
750 mm
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