MTS Systems Temposonics GB Series Brief Instructions

Magnetostrictive linear position sensors

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Temposonics
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors
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Brief Instructions
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GB-Series
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  • Page 1 Temposonics ® Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 &...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 1. Introduction 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual Before starting the operation of Temposonics sensors ® 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 commis- sioning by qualified automation personnel or instructed...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 2. Safety instructions 2.1 Intended use Do not reprocess the sensor afterwards.  The sensor might be damaged. 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.
  • Page 5: Installation, Commissioning And Operation

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation 2.5 Warranty The position sensors must be used only in technically safe MTS Sensors grants a warranty period for the Temposonics ® condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe position sensors and supplied accessories relating to operation, installation, connection and service, work may material defects and faults that occur despite correct use in...
  • Page 6: Identification

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 3. Identification Nameplate (e.g. GB-Series GB-S Analog) Approvals and certificates Stroke length (e.g. 850 mm) You will find approvals and certificates in the sensor specific operation manuals. Connection type Sensor model Output version Part no. GBS0850MD601A0SC 4 - 20 mA Output...
  • Page 7: Installation & Mounting

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 4. Installation & mounting 4.1 Sensor installation 4.2 Magnet installation General • Seat the flange contact surface completely on the cylinder Typical use of magnets mounting surface. • The cylinder manufacturer determines the pressure- resistant gasket (copper gasket, O-ring, etc.). •...
  • Page 8: Mounting Dimensions Of Gb-Series

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 4.3 Mounting dimensions of GB-Series Magnet mounting with magnetic material GB-Series with pressure fit flange with ring / U-magnet Reference edge of mounting Start position Magnetic material Magnet Magnet Stroke length 63.5 Null zone, depends on sensor model GB-Series with threaded flange with ring / U-magnet Distance between position magnet and any magnetic material (≥...
  • Page 9: Electrical Connection

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 5. Electrical connection Placement of installation and cabling have decisive influence 5.1 Analog on the sensor’s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Hence correct installation of this active electronic system and the D34 (for outputs: V0, A0, A1, A2, A3 in order code) EMC of the entire system must be ensured by using suitable Signal + power supply metal connectors, shielded cables and grounding.
  • Page 10 Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions D60 (for outputs: V0, A0, A1, A2, A3 in order code) HXX / TXX / VXX (for outputs: V0, A0, A1, A2, A3 in order code) Signal + power supply Signal + power supply M16 male connector Voltage Current Cable...
  • Page 11: Ssi

    Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions 5.2 SSI Signal + power supply M12 male connector Function (A-coded) Clock (+) Clock (−) Data (+) Data (−) Not connected Not connected View on sensor +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) DC Ground (0 V) Signal + power supply M16 male connector Color...
  • Page 12 Temposonics GB-Series ® Brief Instructions Notes The sensor is also available with Bluetooth ® connection. For more information see document: “Programming & Configuration via Bluetooth ” ® Document part number for GB-Series analog: 551595 Document part number for GB-Series SSI: 551649...
  • Page 13 MTS, Temposonics and Level Plus are registered trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation in the United States; MTS SENSORS and the MTS SENSORS logo are trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation within the United States. These trademarks may be protected in other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2018 MTS Systems Corporation. No license of any intellectual property rights is granted.

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