MTS Systems Temposonics GB, Temposonics GB-J, Temposonics GB-K, Temposonics GB-N, Temposonics GB-S Brief Instructions
Temposonics
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors
Temposonics® GB-Series
Brief Instructions
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Temposonics® GB-Series
Brief Instructions
Table of contents
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................................3
2. Safety instructions ...............................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Intended use ..................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Forseeable 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 Maintenance & removal .................................................................................................................................................5
3. Identification ........................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Temposonics
3.2 Temposonics
4. Installation & mounting .......................................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Sensor installation .........................................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Magnet installation .........................................................................................................................................................7
4.3 Mounting dimensions of GB-Series ...............................................................................................................................8
5. Electrical connection ...........................................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Analog ............................................................................................................................................................................9
5.2 SSI ...............................................................................................................................................................................10
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GB-Series GB-J / GB-K / GB-N / GB-S (rod sensor with pressure fit flange) ..........................................6
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GB-Series GB-M / GB-T (rod sensor with threaded flange) ....................................................................6
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Temposonics® GB-Series
NOTICE
Brief Instructions
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose and use of this manual
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Before starting the operation of Temposonics
read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety
information. Keep the manual for future reference!
The content of this technical documentation is intended to
provide information on mounting, installation and commissioning by qualified automation personnel
service technicians who are familiar with the project planning
and dealing with Temposonics
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sensors.
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 preceding pictogram which is defined below.
Symbol Meaning
This symbol is used to point to situations
that may lead to material damage, but not
to personal injury.
sensors
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or instructed
1/ The term qualified technical personnel characterizes
persons who:
• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation
technology applicable to the particular project
• are competent in the field of electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC)
• have received adequate training for commissioning and
service operations
• are familiar with the operation of the device and know the
information required for correct operation provided in the
product documentation.
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Temposonics® GB-Series
Brief Instructions
2. Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
This product may be used only for the applications defined
under item 1 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 operat ed with utmost care.
1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics
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.
2.2 Forseeable misuse
Forseeable misuse Consequence
Wrong sensor connection The sensor does not work
Operate the sensor out off
the operating temperature
Power supply is out of the
defined range
Position measurement is
influenced by an external
magnetic field
Cables are damaged Short circuit – the sensor can
Spacers are missing /
are installed in a wrong order
Wrong connection
of ground / shield
Use of a magnet that is not
certified by MTS Sensors
properly or will be destroyed
No signal output
The sensor can be damaged
Signal output is wrong /
no signal output /
the sensor will be damaged
Signal output is wrong
be destroyed / sensor does
not respond
Error in position
measurement
Signal output is disturbed
The electronics can be
damaged
Error in position
measurement
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series are
Do not reprocess the sensor afterwards.
The sensor might be damaged.
Do not step on the sensor.
The sensor might be damaged.
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