Page 1: Table Of Contents
Additional Resources 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Firstmark Controls position transducer. Please read this Installation Guide before operating your position transducer. By following the guidelines in this Installation Guide, you will be assured of a simple setup and millions of accurate readings. If you have any questions or problems, please contact us (reqcomm.htm).
Page 2: Before You Start
C90.0 0.027-inch (0.6858 mm) dia. 7-by-7 displacement cable (10 feet (3.048 m)) ● Contact us for information on how to purchase the 160001-01 installation kit. 3. Before You Start Keep the following items in mind when mounting and using your position transducer: 4.
Page 3: Analog-Output Position Transducers
Do not use these position transducers in safety-critical applications where malfunction or total failure of the sensor ● may cause danger for man or machine. Position transducers that require repair should be repaired only by Firstmark Controls. To avoid risk of injury and ● improper handling do not try to repair position transducers yourself.
Page 4: Mounting
You may also mount the product using epoxy, magnets, suction cups, double-backed tape, clamps, or a custom mounting bracket. The 160001-01 installation kit provides hex wrenches for adjusting the mounting hardware located on the position transducer. See Figure 5.
Page 5: Connecting The Displacement Cable
7. Figure 7 Crimping the Ball-End Plug Using the Crimp Tool (provided in the 160001-01 installation kit) 1. Grip and center the ball-end plug lengthwise in the crimp tool using the bottom hole (hole closest to the crimp tool handles; see Figure 8.
Page 6: Roundabout™ Cable Guide
See Figure 10. Use of the Thimble and Creating Leaders The thimbles provided in the 160001-01 installation kit can be used with the loop sleeve or copper sleeve to produce very rugged displacement cable terminations or leaders for attachment of the position transducer to the application.
Page 7: Tips And Troubleshooting
Installation Guide - Position Transducers Retrofits - Field retrofits of a non-RoundAbout™ cable guide to a position transducer with a different type of cable ● guide are generally not possible. Factory retrofitting is generally required. An option is to use the 301225 RoundAbout™...
Page 8 The selection of the resistance value is solely dependent upon the requirement of your data acquisition or control circuitry. Accuracy and resolution are independent of the actual resistance value. Firstmark Controls has standardized on a 5K ohm value although other resistance values are available upon request. Note that price and delivery may be affected by selecting non-standard potentiometer resistances.
Page 9: Certificates Of Conformance
A Certificate of Conformance is supplied with all shipments. 14. Repairs and Returns Firstmark Controls position transducers are rugged and built to last. Nevertheless, adverse environments and extraordinary use may require the products to be repaired. If your position transducer requires repair, service, or return, submit an RMA (return material authorization) request at reqrmano.htm.
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