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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S MAX® Linear encoder...
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This work is protected by copyright. Any rights derived from the copyright shall be reserved for SICK AG. Reproduction of this document or parts of this document is only permissible within the limits of the legal determination of Copyright Law. Any modi‐...
Connection diagram, pin assignment for 5-pin M12 male connector................. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
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10.4 Position magnet dimensions..............10.5 M12 flange dimensions................Annex....................57 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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11.2 Specification of additional components..........11.3 CE Declaration of Conformity..............8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Important technical information for this product Important information about electrical or electronic functions O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
• This document assumes that appropriate project planning has been carried out before delivery of the device (e.g., based on the SICK application questionnaire), and the device is in the required delivery state based on that planning (see supplied system documentation).
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Read the operating instructions Read and follow the operating instructions in this document Follow all safety notes If there is anything you do not understand, please contact SICK Customer Service Retention of documents These operating instructions: Must be made available for reference.
IP69K (when using a suitable mating connec‐ tor). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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The device is also maintenance-free as a result of the non-contact measurement. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
Figure 4: Encoder installed in the hydraulic cylinder, MAX48N with connecting cable Measuring range Damping zone Hydraulic port O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 6: Encoder installed in the hydraulic cylinder, MAX48A with connecting cable Measuring range Damping zone Hydraulic port 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
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Figure 8: Encoder installed in the hydraulic cylinder, MAX30N with connecting cable Measuring range Damping zone Hydraulic port O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
+0.2 Mean roughness value of the surface: Ra < 0.8 mm 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Prepare an insertion chamfer with a radius of 0.6 mm at the end of the cylinder bore hole. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Installation cavity for encoder housing Installation cavity for electrical connection 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Figure 14: Prepare an installation cavity for the male connector system and flange plate M12 flange type S O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Cable gland with M12 x 1.5 connection thread, polyamide V0 terminal insert in accord‐ ance with UL94, NBR O-ring, NBR molded seal, width across flats 14 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
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Figure 18: Preparation for cable gland installation hole Figure 19: For installation with cable gland O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Permissible tightening torque for fastening screw: 0.5 Nm – 1.0 Nm (taking into account the maximum force on the housing surface). 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
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Permissible tightening torque for fastening screw: 0.5 Nm – 1.0 Nm (taking into account the maximum force on the housing surface). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Diameter of the piston rod bore hole (depending on type) Nullzone 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Guide the connecting cable carefully through the cylinder wall (bore hole). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Only the ring surfaces on the housing 1 marked with green may be mechanically loaded with an axial force 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
Alternatively, the flange plate can be fastened using DIN6660 button-head rivets. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
• Prevent fluid ingress: use suitable caps to seal the male connector after mounting 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
No direct contact of the ring surface of the position magnet to the piston head. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
To protect cylinders with an installed linear encoder against water ingress during wash‐ ing, a brass cap (ideally with sealing insert) can be screwed onto the M12 male connector. Contact SICK for the relevant information. Encoder with cable connection / installed male device connector •...
M12 male connector system and protective cap. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Connection scheme as per type code, position 13 = “K” (3-wire) or “T” (4-wire) 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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For housings with screw-in studs or flange housings, care must be taken to ensure the correct ground connection to chassis GND and the required shielding. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
± 25 digits ± 25 digits ± 25 digits O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
F.S.O during power-up in the event of a fault 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Pre-operational: The device can be configured via the CAN bus. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
For large quantities of data, it is possible to utilize a separate transport protocol. The communication objects for SAE J1939 are: 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
When programming the node ID, only one device or node must be connected. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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To save the baud rate, the following command must be sent: 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
(via PDOs). The transmission of the PDOs can occur in one of two ways: O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
The device automatically sends an emergency object when an error arises. • Device Profile: 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
Data is outputted by means of a Process Data Object (PDO). The PDO contains the position and speed data. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
SAE J1939 does not provide separate error objects. The device status is reported with every PDU that is sent. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
0.4 V Repairs All repair work on the device must be carried out by SICK Service. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
For the part numbers of the original packaging and the dust protection caps, see: "Accessories", page O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
As the device is categorized as electronic waste, it must never be disposed of with household waste. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
Every 2nd failure of an electronic component is considered hazardous. O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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36 V only during power-up Applies for current output 4 ... 20 mA; 20 ... 4 mA 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
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Caused by dry storage of the O-ring in uninstalled state (no coating with oil). O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
60°C, frequency of use 8,760h/a. Every 2nd. failure of an electronic component is considered hazardous. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
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M12 male connector (strands) 60 ... 240 mm (depending on type) 36 V only during power-up O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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Caused by dry storage of the O-ring in uninstalled state (no coating with oil). 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX®...
Figure 40: MAX48A housing with M12 male connector / strands Measuring range Damping zone Position magnet Strand length O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Max. surface pressure or mechanical load, e.g., by spring washers: 40 N/mm in the axial direction. 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
1, 5 and 10): BEF-FA-M12L-01, BEF-FA-M12L-05, BEF-FA-M12L-10) O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
Cable gland Not included with delivery. Available as accessory. M12x1.5 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® Subject to change without notice...
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Dimensions (MAX48N/MAX48A): 42.6 x 48.0 x 1.4 • Dimensions (MAX30N): 25.8 x 32.0 x 1.4 O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX® 8022793/1EFT/2021-12-15 | SICK Subject to change without notice...
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You can obtain declarations of conformity, certificates, and the current operating instructions for the product at www.sick.com. To do so, enter the product part number in the search field (part number: see the entry in the “P/N” or “Ident. no.” field on the type label).
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