Nameplate; Approvals; Scope Of Delivery; Product Description And Commissioning - MTS Sensors Temposonics Powerlink V2 R Series Operation Manual

3.5 Nameplate

Sensor model
Order code
RPS0200M D561 U301
MAC adress MAC ID: 00-03-CA-00-2B-7F
Serial number S/N: 90550176
GRD: 9.2337 µS/In | 2750.79 m/s
Gradient
Fig. 1: Example of nameplate of an R-Series RP sensor

3.6 Approvals

• certified (RP / RH / RF)
• UL/cUL certified (RP / RH)
• GOST certified
• Ethernet POWERLINK Standardization Group (EPSG) certified

4. Product description and commissioning

4.1 Functionality and system design

Product designation
• Position sensor Temposonics
Sensor model
• Temposonics RP (profile sensor)
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• Temposonics RH (rod sensor)
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• Temposonics RD4 (detached sensor electronics)
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• Temposonics RF (flexible sensor rod)
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Stroke length
• RP 25 5080 mm (1...200 in.)
...
• RH 25... 7620 mm (1...300 in.)
• RD4 25... 5080 mm (1...200 in.)
• RF 150...10060 mm (6...396 in.)
Output signal
• Powerlink V2
Application
The Temposonics position sensors are used for measurement and
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conversion of the length (position) variable in the fields of automated
systems and mechanical engineering.
Principle of operation and system construction
The absolute, linear position sensors provided by MTS Sensors
rely on the company's proprietary Temposonics
technology, which can determine position with a high level of precision
and robustness. Each Temposonics
ferromagnetic waveguide, a position magnet, a strain pulse converter
and supporting electronics. The magnet, connected to the object in
motion in the application, generates a magnetic field at its location on
the waveguide. A short current pulse is applied to the waveguide.
Measuring range (e.g. 200 mm)
Connection type
Output version
R-Series
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magnetostrictive
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position sensor consists of a
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3.7 Scope of delivery

RP (profile sensor):
• Sensor
• Position magnet
• 2 mounting clamps up to 1250 mm (50 in.) stroke length +
1 mounting clamp for each 500 mm (20 in.) additional stroke length
RH (rod sensor):
• RH-B: Base unit, 2 socket screws M4
• RH-D / -H / -J / -M / -R / -S / -T / -U / -V: Sensor, O-ring
RD4 (detached sensor electronics):
• RD4-C / -D / -G / -M / -T: Sensor, O-ring
• RD4-S: Sensor, O-ring, back-up ring
RF (flexible sensor rod):
• RF-C: Base unit
• RF-M / -S: Sensor, O-ring
Position magnet (Magnetic fi eld)
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Interaction with
position magnet
fi eld generates
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torsional strain
pulse Torsional strain
pulse propagates
Fig. 2: Time-based magnetostrictive position sensing principle
This creates a momentary radial magnetic field and torsional strain
on the waveguide. The momentary interaction of the magnetic
fields releases a torsional strain pulse that propagates the length
of the waveguide. When the ultrasonic wave reaches the end of the
waveguide it is converted into an electrical signal. Since the speed
of the ultrasonic wave in the waveguide is precisely known, the time
required to receive the return signal can be converted into a linear
position measurement with both high accuracy and repeatability.
Modular mechanical and electronic construction
• The sensor rod or profile protects the inner sensor element.
• The sensor electronics housing, a rugged aluminum construction,
contains the complete electronic interface with active signal
conditioning.
• Double shielding ensures high safety of operation and optimum
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
• The external position magnet is a permanent magnet. Mounted on
the mobile machine part, it travels along the sensor rod or profile
and triggers the measurement through the sensor rod wall.
• The sensor can be connected directly to a control system.
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Its electronics generates a strictly position-proportional signal
output between start and end position.
Temposonics R-Series Powerlink V2
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Operation Manual
Torsional strain
pulse converter
Sensing element Current pulse
(Waveguide)
generates
magnetic fi eld
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Strain pulse
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detected by
converter
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Time-of-fl ight converted
into position