ifm O5D100 Photoelectric Distance Sensor, 2 m, IO-Link

ifm O5D100 Photoelectric Distance Sensor, 2 m, IO-Link

The ifm O5D100 is a photoelectric distance sensor with time-of-flight measurement, giving a long measuring range of 0.03 to 2 m on diffusely reflecting objects with a red light spot (650 nm, laser protection class 2). It has background suppression, a display and pushbuttons for precise setting of the switch point, and works independently of the colour of the object; an oblique angle to the object is possible and glossy surfaces can be detected reliably.

The housing measures 56 x 18.2 x 46.8 mm and the sensor has an IO-Link interface and a PNP output with normally open/normally closed (complementary) function. Seven Star LLC supplies the O5D100 in Oman and the GCC as an independent supplier.

O5D100 technical specifications

The table lists the values published by the manufacturer for the O5D100. Where a parameter has several operating modes, the headline value is shown; the full parameter list is in the manufacturer documentation.

How the O5D100 works

The O5D100 is a diffuse reflection sensor with background suppression: it emits a red light beam and evaluates the light returned from the target, using the geometry or the time of flight of the signal to decide whether the object is inside the set distance. Anything beyond that set distance, such as machine parts or a conveyor, is ignored regardless of how bright it is. This makes the sensor tolerant to differences in colour and surface, and the switching point can be adapted to the application.

Where the O5D100 fits and related parts

Compared with the compact diffuse sensors O6H700 (up to 100 mm) and OGH580 (15 to 200 mm), the O5D100 reaches 2 m and shows the measured distance, which is useful for set-up and for process monitoring. It is a distance-measuring switch, so it is not a replacement for a laser measurement sensor with analogue output over long travel.

Selection and ordering checklist for the O5D100

Work through the points below before you confirm the order, so that the O5D100 you receive is the one your machine or plant needs.

• Check the detection distance up to 2 m and the object’s size
• Check laser class 2 requirements for your site safety rules
• Choose IO-Link or standard PNP operation
• Mount with side lens alignment in mind
• Consider ambient light: immunity to extraneous light of 10 klx

The manufacturer lists this article under the type designation Photoelectric distance sensor, O5DLCPKG/US. The article number O5D100 is the reference to quote when ordering, and the type designation is useful for technicians who compare the label on an installed unit.

Installation, commissioning and maintenance

Mount the sensor on a rigid bracket so that the beam meets the target at the intended angle, and keep the lens clean. Align the housing so the light spot lands on the object rather than on edges, and avoid placing a shiny background directly behind the sensing range. At commissioning, set the switching distance using the operating method of the device (pushbuttons or IO-Link), test with the darkest and brightest product you handle, and verify switching at the extremes of the part positions. Clean the lens in dusty areas and re-check the setting when the bracket or the product changes.

Mount the sensor on a vibration-free bracket, with the light spot meeting the target squarely or at the permitted oblique angle. Teach the switching point with the pushbuttons and confirm with the lightest and darkest target. At low ambient temperature (below -10 degrees Celsius) the laser stays off until the sensor has warmed up. Wipe the lens in dusty environments.

Typical applications in Oman and the GCC

Presence and position detection at conveyors, pallet and container detection, positioning in packaging and storage racks, level-style checks on bulk material in open chutes. In Oman and the GCC it is used in logistics, bottling, and fabrication, where dust and sunlight are present.

Optical sensors on open conveyors and loading areas meet dust, sand and strong sunlight. Regular lens cleaning, a firm bracket and a check of the switching point after any mechanical change keep detection reliable.

O5D100 compared with related ifm types

The table places the O5D100 next to neighbouring types in the same application group, so you can see whether a sibling would suit the job better.

Information to send with an RFQ for the O5D100

To prepare an accurate offer for the O5D100, please include the following with your enquiry:

• Required detection distance and the target size and colour
• Mounting space and housing orientation
• Output polarity and wiring (connector or cable)
• Ambient conditions: light, dust, washdown
• Quantity and delivery location

Documents and quotation

No datasheet is attached to this page. Send us the part number O5D100 and we will confirm which documents are available, such as the datasheet and operating instructions, and for IO-Link devices the device description file.

Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier in Muscat serving Oman and the GCC and is not affiliated with the manufacturer; the name ifm is used only to identify the product. Prices are not shown on the page, so send the part number, the quantity and the delivery location to receive a quotation.