Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction ...............................3 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual ..................................3 1.2 Used symbols and warnings ..................................3 2. Safety instructions ...............................3 2.1 Intended use ........................................3 2.2 Forseeable misuse ......................................3 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation ..............................
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 1. Introduction 2.2 Forseeable misuse 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual Forseeable misuse Consequence The sensor will not work Wrong sensor connection Before starting the operation of Temposonics position sensors, read properly or will be destroyed ®...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation 2.6 Return The position sensors must be used only in technically safe condition. For diagnostic purposes, the sensor can be returned to MTS Sensors. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, installation, Any shipment cost is the responsibility of the sender .
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3. Identification 3.1 Order code of Temposonics ® 20, 21, 22: Optional e Operating voltage a Sensor model +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) P Profile A +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %), vibration resistant b Design (stroke length 25…2000 mm / 1…79 in.) G Magnet slider, joint on top, backlash free (part no.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Output (continued) Signal options (box no. 18, 19) 0 Measuring direction forward, asynchronous mode 1 Measuring direction reverse, asynchronous mode 2 Measuring direction forward, synchronous mode 1 5 Measuring direction forward, asynchronous mode, bit 25 = alarm, bit 26 = parity even 6 Measuring direction forward, asynchronous mode , internal linearization 9 Write “9”...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3.2 Order code of Temposonics ® 20, 21, 22: Optional a Sensor model d Connection type R H Rod 0 M16 (7 pin) male connector See “Frequently ordered accessories” for cable connector specifications b Design X XX m PUR cable (part no.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Output Output (continued) S (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) Measurement contents (optional: box no. 20) = Synchronous Serial Interface Note: Choose “9” in box no. 18 and 19. Data length (box no. 14) 1 Position measurement 1 25 bit 2 Differentiation measurement...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3.3 Order code of Temposonics ® 23, 24, 25: Optional a Sensor model Standard stroke length (mm)* 4 Detached sensor electronics Stroke length Ordering steps 25 … 500 mm 5 mm b Design 500 … 750 mm 10 mm C Threaded flange M18×1.5-6g, A/F 46 750…1000 mm...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Output Output (continued) S (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) (25) Measurement contents (optional: box no. 23) = Synchronous Serial Interface Note: Choose “9” in box no. 21 and 22. Data length (box no. 17) 1 Position measurement 1 25 bit 2 Differentiation measurement...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3.4 Order code of Temposonics ® 23, 24, 25: Optional a Sensor model e Connection type 0 M16 (7 pin) male connector Redundant with detached electronics See “Frequently ordered accessories” for cable connector specifications b Design X XX m PUR cable (part no.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Output (continued) Filtering performance (box no. 20) Noise reduction filter (8 measurements) G Noise reduction filter (8 measurements) + error delay (10 cycles) Signal options (box no. 21, 22) Measuring direction forward, asynchronous mode Measuring direction reverse, asynchronous mode Measuring direction forward, synchronous mode 1 Measuring direction forward, asynchronous mode,...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3.5 Order code of Temposonics ® 21, 22, 23: Optional d Connection type a Sensor model F Flexible sensor rod 0 M16 (7 pin) male connector See “Frequently ordered accessories” for cable connector specifications b Design X XX m PUR cable (part no.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Output Output (continued) S (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) Measurement contents (optional: box no. 21) = Synchronous Serial Interface Note: Choose “9” in box no. 19 and 20. Data length (box no. 15) 1 Position measurement 1 25 bit 2 Differentiation measurement...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 3.6 Nameplate Order code RHM0425MD701S1G2100 Coding 0.01 mm / 25 Bit gray output dependent Grd.: 2797.14 m/s Serial number FNr.: 1413 3950 1237584838239380239842390759348759872 Fig. 1: Example of a nameplate of a RH sensor (production site Germany) Order code RHT0060UD701S1B1C02 Serial number...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4. Product description and commissioning 4.1 Functionality and system design Position magnet (Magnetic fi eld) Torsional strain pulse converter Product designation Sensing element Current pulse • Position sensor Temposonics R-Series ® (Waveguide) generates magnetic fi eld Interaction with Sensor model position magnet...
(2.68) (2.5 / 2.6*) (0.46) (2.01) (1…300) (2.09) (0.38) A/F 46 Temposonics R-Series SSI ® * Stroke length Flange »M« / »V«: M18×1.5-6g Operation Manual (0.98) Flange »H« / »S«: ¾"-16 UNF-3A > 5000 mm (196.9 in.) Dead zone 63.5 / 66* 4.3 Styles and installation of Temposonics ®...
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Ø 10 Ø 10 Flange »D«: M18×1.5-6g (0.12) (0.87) (Ø 0.39) (0.59) Flange »D«: M18×1.5-6g (0.12) (0.87) (0.59) (Ø 0.39) * Stroke length * Stroke length > 5000 mm (196.9 in.) > 5000 mm (196.9 in.) Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Dead zone Dead zone 70 / 72.5*...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Installation of RH with threaded flange »D«, »H«, »J«, »M«, »S«, In the case of threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or M22×1.5-6g, provide a »T«, »U«, »V« & »R« screw hole based on ISO 6149-1 (Fig. 12). See ISO 6149-1 for further Fix the sensor rod via threaded flange M18×1.5-6g, M22×1.5-6g or information.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Installation of a rod-style sensor in a fluid cylinder NOTICE The rod-style version has been developed for direct stroke measurement in a fluid cylinder. Mount the sensor via threaded flange Note for installation respectively or a hex nut.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Notice for metric threaded flanges 4.4.2 Installation of RD4 with pressure fit flange Cylinder mounting Thread Z° ×P) Install the rod using the pressure fit flange. Seal it off by means of +0.1 +0.4 ±1°...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.4.3 Installation of RD4’s sensor electronics housing NOTICE To fulfill the EMC standards for emission and immunity the The following section explains the connection of a RD4 sensor with following points are necessary: bottom cable entry (Fig. 21) and side cable entry (Fig. 22) based on •...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.5.1 Installation of RT4 with threaded flange • Note the fastening torque of 50 Nm. • Seat the flange contact surface completely on the cylinder mounting Fix the sensor rod via threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or ¾"-16 UNF-3A. surface.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.5.2 Installation of RT4’s sensor electronics housing Mounting of sensor electronics housing Mount the sensor electronics housing with 4 M6×45 (ISO 4762) Connect the rod via the cable to the sensor electronics on the side. screws via the mounting block.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.6 Styles and installation of Temposonics ® Total length RF-C Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 150…20,000 see table Total length (1.93) (0.46) (2.28) (2.40) (6…787) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone (0.28)
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual This is the way you mount the RF sensors: Installation of a RF sensor with pressure rod HD / HL / HP in a fluid cylinder Sensor design Mounting The rod-style version has been developed for direct stroke measurement in a fluid cylinder.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Note the following points when using a RF-M / -S sensor 4.7 Magnet installation respectively pressure rod HD / HL / HP: • Note the fastening torque of 50 Nm. Typical use of magnets •...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Sensors with stroke lengths ≥ 1 meter (3.3 ft.) Concentric mounting Support horizontally installed sensors with a stroke length from 1 meter of U-magnet (3.3 ft.) mechanically at the rod end. Without the use of a support, rod and posi tion magnet may be damaged.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Start- and end positions of the position magnets Consider the start and end positions of the position magnets during To ensure that the entire stroke length is electrically usable, the the installation. position magnet must be mechanically mounted as follows. RP with magnet slider “S”, “N”, “V”, “G”...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual NOTICE RF-M / -S with ring magnet & U-magnet On all sensors, the areas left and right of the active stroke length are provided for null and dead zone. These zones should not be used for Sensor electronics housing Reference edge of mounting measurement, however the active stroke length can be exceeded.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.8 Replacement of sensor The base unit of the sensor models RH (RH-B) and RF (RF-C) is replaceable as shown in Fig. 46. The sensor can be replaced without interrupting the hydraulic circuit. Base unit Sensor electronics housing Plastic tube with inner sensor element...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 4.9 Electrical connections Connector wiring Connect the sensor directly to the control system, indicator or other Placement of installation and cabling have decisive influence on the evaluating systems as follows: sensor‘s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Hence correct D70 / HXX / PXX / RXX installation of this active electronic system and the EMC of the entire M16 connector...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 5. Operation 5.2 Programming and configuration 5.1 Getting started SSI interface The interface of Temposonics position sensors corresponds to SSI ® The sensor is factory-set to its order sizes and adjusted, i.e. the start industry standard for absolute encoders.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual MTS Sensors service tool NOTICE Temposonics position sensors can be adapted to modified ® Never connect / disconnect the sensor when voltage is applied. measurement tasks very easily from outside via the connecting leads –...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual MTS SSI-Configurator user interface Fig. 58: Graphical display of position values via Test Sensor Fig. 57: MTS SSI-Configurator, SSI Settings Tab “Error Indication” In the File menu, you can save the sensor configuration on hard disk, print it out or load it into the sensor.
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Tab “Measurement” Tab “Measurement 2” Fig. 60: MTS SSI-Configurator, Measurement Fig. 61: MTS SSI-Configurator, Measurement 2 Use the field Filter to choose a noise reduction filter of two, four MTS SSI-Configurator R-Series order code or eight measurements.
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 7. Removal from service / dismantling The product contains electronic components and must be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations. Fig. 62: MTS SSI-Configurator, Measurement 2, choose synchronous mode 3 To select the “synchronous mode 3”, activate the check box Extrapolation/SyncStart first and after that Extrapolation (real).
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 8. Technical data 8.1 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Interface SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) – differential signal in SSI standard (RS 422) Data format Binary or gray, optional parity and error bit or temperature of sensor electronics Data length 8…32 bit Data transmission rate...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type M16 (7 pin) male connector or cable outlet Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %); UL Recognition requires an approved power supply with energy limitation (UL 61010-1), or Class 2 rating according to the National Electrical Code (USA) / Canadian Electrical Code. Ripple ≤...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 8.2 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Interface SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) – differential signal in SSI standard (RS 422) Data format Binary or gray, optional parity and error bit or temperature of sensor electronics Data length 8…32 bit Data transmission rate...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type M16 (7 pin) male connector or cable outlet Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %); UL Recognition requires an approved power supply with energy limitation (UL 61010-1), or Class 2 rating according to the National Electrical Code (USA) / Canadian Electrical Code. Ripple ≤...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 8.3 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Interface SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) – differential signal in SSI standard (RS 422) Data format Binary or gray, optional parity and error bit or temperature of sensor electronics Data length 8…32 bit Data transmission rate...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type M16 (7 pin) male connector or cable outlet Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) Ripple ≤ 0.28 V Current consumption 100 mA typical Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Up to −30 VDC Overvoltage protection...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 8.4 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Interface SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) – differential signal in SSI standard (RS 422) Data format Binary or gray, optional: parity and error bit Data length 24, 25 or 26 bit Data transmission rate 70 kBaud*…1 MBaud, depending on cable length: Cable length...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type M16 (7 pin) male connector or integral cable Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) Ripple ≤ 0.28 V Current consumption 100 mA typical per sensor electronics Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Up to −30 VDC...
Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual 8.5 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Interface SSI (Synchronous Serial Interface) – differential signal in SSI standard (RS 422) Data format Binary or gray, optional parity and error bit or temperature of sensor electronics Data length 8…32 bit Data transmission rate...
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Temposonics R-Series SSI ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type M16 (7 pin) male connector or cable outlet Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) Ripple ≤ 0.28 V Current consumption 100 mA typical Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Up to −30 VDC Overvoltage protection...
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