Quick Start

This document will help you get your sensor up and running in just three easy steps. For more detailed documentation and additional downloads related to this product, please visit the following pages or access the Download Center

Assembly and commissioning

Prerequisites: For the setup, you will need the sensor, a ConfigBox, a M12 cable attached to a circuit board, a power adapter and a LAN cable. Additionally, you will need a mounting bracket to position the sensor toward your target.

1️⃣ Align the sensor towards the target (rough alignment)

Visually align the sensor so that it is perpendicular to the target. Ensure the mounting allows for fine-tuning of the orientation.

Visite Accessories for mounting equipment.

2️⃣ Setup configuration box and connect to OndoNet

Connect the sensor to the ConfigBox and your computer as illustrated below. Once connected, enter “config.box” in your browser’s address bar (no “www”). You should be able to open OndoNet within a minute, after connecting the ConfigBox to the power supply. Make sure your computer's Ethernet settings are set to automatic DHCP.

The configuration box is only required for the initial setup of the sensor for the specific application.

Sensor configuration

Prerequisites: Ensure the sensor is roughly aligned to the target, the ConfigBox is connected to your computer and OndoNet is operational. To view measurements and adjust parameters, navigate to the 'Sensor Configuration' section.

1️⃣ Align the sensor towards the target (fine alignment)

Manually adjust the orientation of the sensor while monitoring the signal strength displayed in the configuration software. All detected objects and their signal strength are displayed in the “Spectrum” chart, which is positioned below the “Target” chart.

To monitor the signal strength while adjusting the sensor alignment, click on FIX SCALE and ADD HOLD for the magnitude in the spectrum chart. This way you can monitor whether your adjustment leads to an increase or a decrease of the signal strength. Continue until the optimal signal strength is reached.

Once you are done, click on AUTO GAIN in the “Settings” section to further optimize the signal strength. This will automatically adjust the gain parameters of the amplifiers.

2️⃣ Adjust the measuring range

Set the measuring range according to the minimum and maximum distances at which the target should be monitored. Objects detected outside this range will be ignored, enhancing the robustness of the measurements.

3️⃣ Set a signal threshold to suppress unwanted noise

Position the object at the maximum expected distance to set the threshold. The correct threshold value is dependent on the application. However setting the threshold to 20% of the maximal signal strength at the maximum distance is a good starting point.

For precise distance change measurements, proceed to the High Precision Mode chapter (available exclusively for OndoSense apex HP). Otherwise, follow the steps below.

Connecting to PLC

Prerequisites: The Sensor is precisely aligned and measuring range and threshold are set. Your Sensor is ready to be connected to your PLC. You need an additional Profinet cable and an open ended M12 8-pin a-coded female cable. You can download your GSD-file in the Download Center.

The sensor can now be disconnected from the ConfigBox and used as stand-alone device. All parameters from the previous steps are automatically saved.

1️⃣ Disconnect the sensor from the ConfigBox

Disconnect the sensor from the ConfigBox and connect your M12 8-pin a-coded female open-ended cable to the sensor.

2️⃣ Power up Sensor

To get the sensor running, connect the brown (V+ (24 V)) and blue (V- (GND)) cables to a power source.

3️⃣ Connect to PLC

Connect your Profinet cable to the sensor and connect it to your PLC