Manual
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IV Series (Sensor) - IM_E
Vision Sensor
IV-500C / IV-500CA / 
IV-500M / IV-500MA / 
IV-150M / IV-150MA / 
IV-2000M / IV-2000MA
Instruction Manual
Read this manual before using the product in order to 
achieve maximum performance.
Keep this manual in a safe place after reading it so that it 
can be used at any time.
For details of functions, refer to the IV Series User's Manual 
(Monitor) or the IV Series User's Manual (PC).
The IV Series User's Manual can be downloaded from the 
KEYENCE web site: 
http://www.keyence.com/
Symbols
The following symbols alert you to important messages.
Be sure to read these messages carefully.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if 
not avoided, could result in death or serious 
injury.
It indicates a hazardous situation which, if not 
avoided, could result in minor or moderate 
injury.
It indicates a situation which, if not avoided, 
could result in product damage as well as 
property damage.
It indicates cautions and limitations that must 
be followed during operation.
It indicates additional information on proper 
operation.
It indicates tips for better understanding or useful 
information.
Cautions
(1)  Unauthorized reproduction of this manual in whole or 
part is prohibited.
(2)  The contents of this manual may be changed for 
improvements without prior notice.
(3) 
An utmost effort has been made to ensure the contents of 
this manual are as complete as possible. If there are any 
mistakes or questions, please contact a KEYENCE ofce 
listed in the back of the manual.
(4)  Regardless of item (3), KEYENCE will not be liable for 
any effect resulting from the use of this unit.
(5)  Any manuals with missing pages or other paging faults 
will be replaced.
The company names and product names used in this 
manual are registered trademarks or the trademarks of their 
respective companies.
Safety Information for IV series
General Precautions
Do not use this product for the purpose to 
protect a human body or a part of human body.
This product is not intended for use as an 
explosion-proof product. Do not use this 
product in a hazardous location and/or 
potentially explosive atmosphere.
You must verify that the IV Series are 
operating correctly in terms of functionality 
and performance before the start and the 
operation of the IV Series.
We recommend that you take substantial 
safety measures to avoid any damage in the 
event of a problem occurring.
KEYENCE never warrants the function or 
performance of the IV Series if it is used in manner 
that differs from the IV Series specications 
contained in this instruction manual or if the IV 
Series are modied by yourself.
When the IV Series is used in combination with 
other instruments, functions and performance 
may be degraded, depending on operating 
conditions and the surrounding environment.
Do not place the instruments, including 
peripherals, under rapid temperature 
change. It may cause condensation and may 
damage instruments or peripherals.
Remove the power cable from the power supply 
if you do not use this product for a long time.
Safety precautions on LED product
Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than those 
specied herein may result in hazardous 
radiation exposure. Follow the instructions 
mentioned in this manual. Otherwise, injury to 
the human body (eyes and skin) may result.
Do not stare into the direct or specularly 
reected beam.
Do not disassemble this product. The laser 
radiation emission from this product is not 
automatically stopped when it is disassembled.
Do not direct the beam at people or into 
areas where people might be present.
Be careful of the path of the LED beam. 
If there is a possibility that the operator 
may be exposed to the specular or diffuse 
reections, block the beam by installing a 
protective enclosure.
Install this product so that the path of the 
LED beam is not as the same height as that 
of human eye.
Important Instructions
Observe the following precautions to prevent malfunction of 
the IV Series and to ensure that it is used properly.
Precautions on use
The power of this product and instruments 
connected to this product must be turned off 
when the cable is to be installed or removed. 
Failure to do so may cause an electric shock 
or a product damage.
Use this product in the correct supply voltage. 
Failure to do so may cause a product damage.
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