User Manual
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04.04.2019/    Frauenfeld, Switzerland 
4.8  Local User Interface 
Different parameters are available to configure the local user interface which means the indication LEDs and 
the local-teach-in (qTeach, teach by wire) 
4.8.1  Indication LEDs 
Figure 26 shows which LED indicates which status. The relationship between mode/switching output and 
LED can not be modified, but it is possible to deactivate or to invert the LED behaviour. In addition, the 
yellow LED continuously works as alignment aid only for the .R types. 
Figure 25: LED Indication U500, UR18 
Figure 26: LED Indication - Standard-behavior in operating mode 
Note: Only sensors with 2 digital outputs do have a red LED. 
Parameter name 
Short Description 
Rights 
Unit / Allowed 
values 
LED Settings.Green.Mode 
Switches the LED off, no 
change of other function 
rw 
On / Off 
Default: On 
LED Settings.Yellow.Mode 
Switches the LED off, no 
change of other function, or 
inverts the relationship 
between LED and pin 
Inverted:Pin high, LED off 
On: Pin high, LED on 
rw 
On / Off / 
Inverted 
Default: On 
LED Settings.Red.Mode 
Switches the LED off, no 
change of other function, or 
inverts the behaviour 
rw 
On / Off / 
Inverted 
Default: On 










