MTS Sensors TempoLink Smart Assistant Operation Manual

TempoLink Smart Assistant

Operation Manual

Temposonics

®

Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors

GENERATION

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THE NEW

TempoLink Smart Assistant

Operation Manual

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Table of contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................... 3

2. Safety instructions ....................................................................................................................... 4

2.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................................4

2.2 Foreseeable misuse........................................................................................................................................................4

2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation ....................................................................................................................5

2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous areas .............................................................................................. 5

2.5 Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................5

2.6 Return ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5

2.7 Removal ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3. Package content ......................................................................................................................... 6

4. Connection of TempoLink smart assistant to R-Series V sensor ................................................................. 6

5. Connection of TempoLink smart assistant to power supply ....................................................................... 7

5.1 Using the plug-in power supply with plug adapters ...................................................................................................... 7

5.2 Using the cable for insertion in an existing sensor power supply with sensor mating connector and barrel connector . 7

6. Connection of TempoLink smart assistant to smartphone, tablet or computer ................................................. 7

6.1 Connecting a Wi-Fi enabled device to the integrated Wi-Fi access point ........................................................................ 7

6.2 Connecting a computer via USB connection ..................................................................................................................7

7. Establishing a connection via browser ............................................................................................... 8

8. Graphical user interface ................................................................................................................ 8

9. LEDs of TempoLink smart assistant ................................................................................................... 9

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1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and use of this manual

Before starting the operation of TempoLink smart assistant,
read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety
information. Keep this manual for future reference!

The content of this technical documentation is intended
to provide information on mounting, installation and
commissioning by qualified automation personnel

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or
instructed service technicians who are familiar with the
project planning and dealing with Temposonics

®

products.

1.2 Used symbols and warnings

Warnings are intended for your personal safety and for
avoidance of damage to the described product or connected
devices. In this documentation, safety information and
warnings to avoid danger that might affect the life and health
of operating or service personnel or cause material damage
are highlighted by the pictogram, defined below.

Symbol Meaning

This symbol is used to point to situations
that may lead to material damage, but not
to personal injury.

1/ The term “qualified technical personnel” characterizes

persons who

• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation
technology applicable
to the particular project and

• are competent in the field of electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) or

• have received adequate training for commissioning and
service operations or

• and are familiar with the operation of the device and know the
information required for correct operation provided in the
product documentation

NOTICE

TempoLink Smart Assistant

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2.1 Intended use

This product may be used only for the applications defined
under item 1 and item 2 and only in conjunction with the
third-party devices and components recommended or
approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequisite of proper
and safe operation, the product requires correct transport,
storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operated
with utmost care.

1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics

®

series are
intended exclu sively for measurement tasks encountered
in industrial, commercial and laboratory applications. The
sensors are considered as system accessories and must
be connected to suitable evaluation electron ics, e.g. a
PLC, IPC, indicator or other electronic control unit.

2. TempoLink smart assistant is an accessory for
Temposonics R-Series V sensors for reading out and
adjusting of sensor parameters as well as monitoring
status values.

2.2 Foreseeable misuse

2. Safety instructions

Do not alter the sensor assistant.
 The sensor assistant might be damaged.

Do not step on the sensor assistant.
 The sensor assistant might be damaged.

Foreseeable misuse Consequence

Wrong sensor connection

The sensor and TempoLink smart
assistant will not work

properly or can be damaged
Power supply is out of the defined
range

The TempoLink smart assistant

can be damaged

Cables are damaged

Short circuit – the sensor and

TempoLink smart assistant can

be destroyed / sensor does not

respond

Wrong connection
of ground / shield

Signal output is disturbed

The electronics can be damaged