Using The Switch - CKD RCS2 Series Instruction Manual

3.2 Using the switch

 Magnetic environment
Do not use the switch in a place where there is a strong magnetic field or large current (such as a large
magnet or welding machine).
Magnetic material such as iron plate nearby cylinder switch is apt to cause malfunction of cylinder switches.
Keep it from cylinder surface at least 10 mm away. (This is applicable for all bore sizes of tube).
It usually causes malfunction cylinder switches when plural cylinders are laid adjoining. Keep a space
between each other as shown below.
10 mm or more
 Wiring of lead wire
When wiring, be careful not to apply bending stress and tension repeatedly to lead wires.
For movable sections, connect and wire wires that have the same level of bending resistance as robot
wires.
 Ambient temperature
The switch cannot be used in a high temperature environment (60°C or more).
Using the switch in a high temperature environment may affect its performance due to the temperature
characteristics of magnetic parts and electronic parts. Do not use the switch in a high temperature
environment.
 Intermediate position detection
When the switch is operated at an intermediate position in the length of the stroke, the relay will not respond
if the piston speed is too high.
If the operation time of the relay is 20 ms, keep the piston speed at 500 mm/s or less.
 Shock
Do not apply the product to strong vibrations and shocks when transporting the cylinder and mounting and
adjusting the switch.
Magnetic material
such as iron plate
20 mm or more 20 mm or more
Cylinder switch position
10 mm or more 10 mm or more
Cylinder switch position
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