Chapter 2 Installing the TM-X5000 Series

Installation and Wiring

Installing the Head

The sensor head can be installed according to the specific environment and target.

This section explains the method to use the supplied transmitter/receiver base.

Caution for installation

When installing the sensor heads, make sure the following conditions are met.

Parallel position

Tilt position

Installations for specific environments

When a light source is present near the head

Installation method

Using the transmitter/receiver base for installation

Not using the transmitter/receiver base for installation

Attaching the Protective Cover

Attaching the protective cover (sold separately) reduces the amount of dust that adheres to the glass covers on the transmitter and receiver.

This section describes how to attach the protective cover and handling precautions.

Checking the Package Contents

OP-88575 (for TM-X5040)

  • Protective cover unit x 2

  • M3 x L8 hexagon socket bolt x 8

OP-88576 (for TM-X5065)

  • Protective cover unit x 2

  • M3 x L8 hexagon socket bolt x 8

OP-88775 (for TM-X5120)

  • Protective cover unit x 2

  • M4 x L50 hexagon socket bolt x 8

Installation method

  1. Blow any grime or dust off the glass with clean air.
  2. Attach the protective cover to the transmitter or receiver on the head with the correct orientation.

For TM-X5120, align the pins (x2) on the bottom of the protective cover with the slot on the head to install the protective cover.

  1. Secure with the four included hexagon screws.

Tightening torque: 0.62 N•m or lower

Maintenance

If any grime or dust has adhered to the glass, blow it off with clean air. If the soiling is particularly bad, wipe the glass surface gently using a soft cloth moistened with alcohol (IPA, ethanol, or the like).

Installing the Controller

Mount the controller to the DIN rail or use the screw from holes on the bottom to secure it securely.
  • Do not install the controller in a location with lots of dust or water vapor. The controller does not have a mechanism to protect it from dust or water. Dust or water entering the controller can cause damage to the controller.
  • Turn off the controller when connecting or disconnecting a cable or terminal block. Connecting or disconnecting a cable or terminal block while connected to a power source may damage the controller or peripheral devices.

Cautions on the installation direction of the controller

The controller should be installed in the direction of the circled figure below. Do not install it in any other direction.

Precautions on cooling of the controller at the installation location

  • For ventilation, secure free space of 50 mm or more above the controller and 50 mm or more for both sides. In addition, to ensure the safe connection of the cable, secure 90 mm or more of free space in front of the connector panel of the controller.
  • When two or more controllers are installed side by side, secure free space of 50 mm or more between controllers, and 50mm or more on top of both controllers.

*If spaces of 50 mm or more are ensured of even on the underside orientations by DIN rail mounting, etc., then the units can be used at higher than ambient temperatures.
  • Do not block the ventilation holes located on the top and bottom panels of the controller unit. Doing so may cause heat to build up inside the unit, which may result in malfunction.
  • If the temperature inside the control panel (temperature at the top of the controller) exceeds the rating, use forced air-cooling or increase the free space around the system to improve ventilation until the operating ambient temperature decreases below the rating.
  • When installing the controller on a surface, pierce holes in the surface below the ventilation openings on the bottom of the controller or take appropriate action to ensure that ventilation flows from the bottom of the controller to the top.

Installing the Controller

Mounting the controller to the DIN rail

The controller is designed to be mounted on a DIN rail. Pull the tab on the bottom in the direction of the arrow to mount or dismount the controller.

Mounting to the bottom panel

Mount the controller in a stable location that is free from vibration.

Installing the Communication expansion unit
  • Turn off the controller when installing or removing the communication expansion unit. Installing or removing the communication expansion unit while connected to a power source may damage the controller or peripheral devices.
  • If the communication expansion unit is not connected, do not remove the connector protection sticker. Using this unit with the connector exposed may cause damage to the controller.

Optional Communication Units Available:

(EtherCAT: CB-NEC20E, EtherNet/IP: CB-NEP20E, PROFINET: CB-NPN20E)

Remove the connector protection sticker from the communication expansion unit connector on the right side of the controller and install the communication expansion unit.

Installing the Dedicated Monitor for TM-X

Description of how to mount the front side of the dedicated monitor for TM-X.

Mounting fixtures (supplied parts) are required for mounting.

Mounting angle

Panel installation

Wiring
  • Be sure to turn off the power to the controller before connecting/disconnecting cables. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
  • Plug in the connector making sure its orientation is correct. Inserting the connector in the wrong orientation may break the connector pins and result in a malfunction.

  • Make sure to connect the frame ground terminal for the 24 VDC power source to a class D ground.
  • Different models of the TM-X 5000 series heads can be connected to one controller.
  1. Connect the head connection cable to the head port of the controller.

    If connecting only a single head, connect it to the head A port.

    Check that a clicking sound is heard, confirming that the cables are securely fixed. When removing the cables, pull them out while pressing the buttons on both sides of the connector.

  1. Connect the cable connector between the transmitter head and receiver head.

The connection cable between the transmitter head and the receiver head can be extended up to 3 m using the transmitter-to-receiver cable.

TM-X5006

TM-X5040/TM-X5065/TM-X5120

  1. Connect the head to the head connection cable.

Align the connector and insert, then turn the fixing ring to fix.
  • Use the screws to fix and install the cable box since directly damage might be caused if the cable box connector is accidentally grounded.
  • Since there is no cable box in the TM-X5120, connect the head connection cable directly to the receiver head.

Plug in the connector making sure its orientation is correct. Inserting the connector in the wrong orientation may break the connector pins and result in a malfunction.

When using a head connection extension cable

  1. Connect the dedicated monitor for TM-X and controller with a USB cable.
  • The dedicated monitor for TM-X and controller can be connected by using an Ethernet cable.
  • When using a USB cable, either the dedicated monitor for TM-X or the PC (TM-X Navigator) will be connected to the controller.
  1. Connect a mouse to the USB connector of the dedicated monitor for TM-X.

Connecting the Power to the Controller

Use wiring with a temperature rating of 80°C or more.

  • Use electrical wiring with AWG14 to AWG22.

  • Make sure to connect the frame ground terminal for the 24 V DC power source to a class D ground.
  • Tighten the screws with a torque of 0.5 to 0.75 N·m.
  1. Connect 24 V DC and 0 V to the power terminal.

  1. Connect the ground wire to the grounding terminal.

    • Ground each device separately.
    • Use a Class D ground.
    • Keep ground resistance to 100Ω or less.
    • Keep the ground wire as short as possible.
    • If it is not possible to ground each device separately, ground them together. However, make sure that the electrical cables are the same length.

Connecting the Power to the Dedicated monitor for TM-X

  1. Connect 24 V DC and 0 V to the power terminal.

  1. Connect the ground wire to the grounding terminal.
  • Ground each device separately.
  • Use a Class D ground.
  • Keep ground resistance to 100Ω or less.
  • Keep the ground wire as short as possible.
  • If it is not possible to ground each device separately, ground them together. However, make sure that the electrical cables are the same length.

How to use the terminal block

This section explains how to use the terminal block.

Use wiring with a temperature rating of 80 °C or more.

  • Use a flat head screwdriver to connect the power supply to the input terminals.
  • Tighten the screws with a torque of 0.25 N·m or less.
  • Use electrical wiring with AWG16 to AWG28.
  • Do not solder (pre-solder) the processed end of the wire.
  • The wire should be inserted all the way into the terminal block.
  • Attach the wire to the terminal block directly, without using a solderless terminal.
  1. Remove the connector terminal block from the controller.

  1. Loosen the screw of the connector terminal block using a flat head screwdriver.

  1. After stripping the insulating sheath 7 mm, insert the wires and then tighten the screws.

Pull each lead wire gently to confirm that it is properly secured.
  1. After connecting all the necessary wires, securely insert the connector terminal block into the I/O connector as far as it will go.