Table Of Contents - MTS Sensors Temposonics Off-Highway C Series Installation Manual

Magnetostrictive linear position sensors

Table of Contents

C-Series Off-Highway

Installation Manual

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 Foreseeable misuse ................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation ................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous areas .......................................................................................................................... 4

2.5 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.6 Return ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

3. Product description and technology ........................................................................................................................ 5

4. Space requirements - conditions, design .................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Sensor dimensions .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

4.2 Dimensions, tolerances ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7

4.3 Piston rod bore and depth ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7

5. Mounting ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

5.1 Mounting sensors with M12 connection ................................................................................................................................................... 8

5.2 Mounting sensors with cable connection and cable gland ....................................................................................................................... 10

5.3 Mounting sensors with single conductor and third-party connector ....................................................................................................... 13

6. Cylinder handling after sensor installation ...............................................................................................................14

6.1 Washing and drying cylinders with installed sensors .............................................................................................................................. 14

6.1.1 Sensors with M12 connector system ................................................................................................................................................ 14

6.1.2 Sensors with connecting cable .......................................................................................................................................................... 14

6.1.3 Sensors provided with third-party connectors .................................................................................................................................. 14

6.2 Painting cylinders .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.1 Electrostatic painting ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

6.2.2 Painting and electrostatic charging ................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.2.3 Cylinders with integrated sensors and connecting cables or third-party connectors ......................................................................... 15

6.3 Mounting / dismounting cylinders on mobile hydraulics machines ......................................................................................................... 15

6.4 Electrical and electrostatic effects ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.5 Welding ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

6.6 Electrostatic effects ................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

6.7 Compatibility of seals with hydraulic oils ................................................................................................................................................. 16

7. Transport, intermediate storage ............................................................................................................................17