Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® 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.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 1. Introduction 4. The position sensor may be used in zones (ATEX, IECEx) and Classes, Zones and Divisions (CEC, NEC) according to chapter 8. 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual Any use of this product outside of these approved areas will void the warranty and all manufacturer’s product responsibilities and...
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 2.2 Forseeable misuse 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation The position sensors must be used only in technically safe condition. Forseeable misuse Consequence To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, installation,...
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual How to ensure safe commissioning 2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous areas 1. Protect the sensor against mechanical damage during installation and operation.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 2.5 Warranty MTS Sensors grants a warranty period for the Temposonics ® position sensors and supplied accessories relating to material defects and faults that occur despite correct use in accordance with the intended application .
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 3. Identification 3.1 Order code of Temposonics ® Optional a Sensor model d Connection type H Rod 1 Side connection with thread ½"-14 NPT (All versions) b Design 0 Top connection with thread ½"-14 NPT...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® 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”...
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 4. Product description and commissioning 4.1 Functionality and system design Position magnet (Magnetic fi eld) Torsional strain pulse converter Sensing element Current pulse Product designation...
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 4.2 Styles and installation of Temposonics ® Threaded flange with raised-face Version D & G Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Side connection C01 / N01 (with adapter) / M01 (without adapter) Connection length 22 mm (0.87 in.) for version D & G 18 mm (0.7 in.) for version E &...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Version D & G Connection adapter Upper lid O-ring Version E & N Connection adapter Upper lid O-ring Fig.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Version D & G (example: Threaded fl ange with raised-face) Flameproof (explosionproof) housing with fl ameproof (explosionproof) connection chamber Version D: ATEX / IECEx / KCs / EAC Ex / Japanese Approval Version G: ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex / Japanese Approval Zone 1...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Connection options for version D & G Connection options for version E & N ½"-14 NPT ½"-14 NPT ½"-14 NPT ½"-14 NPT ½"-14 NPT...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Installation of TH with threaded flange In the case of threaded flange M18×1.5-6g provide a screw hole based on Fix the sensor rod via threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or ¾"-16 UNF-3A.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Notice for metric threaded fl anges NOTICE Thread Z° Mount ring magnets and U-magnets concentrically. ×P) +0.1 +0.4 The maximum permissible air gap must not be exceeded (Fig.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Sensors with stroke lengths ≥ 1 meter (3.3 ft.) Differentiation measurement Support horizontally installed sensors with a stroke length from 1 meter For a differentiation measurement two positions are measured on the (3.3 ft.) mechanically at the rod end.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 4.4 Electrical connection 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).
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Non-hazardous area Hazardous area Data (−) Data (+) Clock (+) Clock (−) +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) DC Ground (0 V) External fuse Ground...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Cable connection (only for versions E and N) Recommended tools Electric torque screwdriver Torque wrench Slotted screwdriver Crimping tool 3 mm (0.12 in.), Torque depending on cable 2.0 ×...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Step 2: Cable connection (Option 1: Disassembly of connection adapter) Loosen the five M4×10 screws (A/F 3). Remove the upper Inspect surfaces and O-ring for damage.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Step 2: Cable connection (Option 2: Without disassembly of connection adapter) Loosen the five M4×10 screws (A/F 3). Connect the cable to the sensor.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 5. Operation Sensor input 91 Ω 7 mA 5.1 Getting started Clock (+) 100 Ω The sensor is factory-set to its order sizes and adjusted, i.e. the 1 nF distance between magnet and flange is specified in resolution steps.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual MTS Sensors programming tool NOTICE Temposonics position sensors can be adapted to modified ® measurement tasks very easily via the connecting leads – without Never connect / disconnect the sensor when voltage is applied.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual MTS SSI-Configurator user interface Fig. 31: Graphical display of position values via Test Sensor Fig. 30: MTS SSI-Configurator, SSI Settings Tab “Error Indication”...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Tab “Measurement” Tab “Measurement 2” Fig. 33: MTS SSI-Configurator, Measurement Fig. 34: MTS SSI-Configurator, Measurement 2 Use the field Filter to choose a noise reduction filter of two, four MTS SSI-Configurator T-Series order code or eight measurements.
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Fig. 35: 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 TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 6. Maintenance and troubleshooting Visual inspection: Optical inspection of product aims at the recognition of visible defects like missing bolts without using auxiliary equipment 6.1 Error conditions, troubleshooting and tools.
Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual 8. Technical data 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...
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Temposonics TH SSI ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type T-Series terminal Operating voltage +24 VDC (−15 / +20 %) Ripple ≤ 0.28 V Current consumption 100 mA typical Dielectric strength...
9. Declaration of conformity EU-Konformitätserklärung EU-Konformitätserklärung Déclaration UE de Conformité www.mtssensors.com MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH & Co. KG EC17.001C declares as manufacturer in sole responsibility that the position sensor type erklärt als Hersteller in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass der Positionssensor Typ déclare en qualité...
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EU-Konformitätserklärung EU-Konformitätserklärung Déclaration UE de Conformité www.mtssensors.com MTS Sensor Technologie GmbH & Co. KG EC16.015E declares as manufacturer in sole responsibility that the position sensor type erklärt als Hersteller in alleiniger Verantwortung, dass der Positionssensor Typ déclare en qualité de fabricant sous sa seule responsabilité que les capteurs position de type Temposonics®...