R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® 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. Safety instructions ............................. 3 2.1 Intended use ......................................3 2.2 Foreseeable misuse ....................................
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 1. Introduction 2.2 Foreseeable misuse Foreseeable misuse Consequence 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual Wrong sensor connection The sensor will not work ® Before starting the operation of Temposonics position sensors, properly or can be damaged read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety Operate the sensor out of the No signal output –...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation 2.5 Warranty The position sensors must be used only in technically safe condition. Temposonics grants a warranty period for the position sensors and To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, installation, supplied accessories relating to material defects and faults that occur connection and service, work may be performed only by qualified despite correct use in accordance with the intended application.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.1 Order code of Temposonics ® optional a Sensor model f Connection type Connector 4 M12 male connector (5 pin) b Design 0 M16 male connector (6 pin) G Magnet slider backlash free (part no. 253 421), Angled cable outlet suitable for internal linearization X XX m/ft.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual NOTICE g System 1 Standard • For RP5, the magnet selected in “Design” is included in the scope of delivery. Specify the number of magnets for your application. For multi-position measurements with more than h Output A Current •...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.2 Order code of Temposonics ® optional a Sensor model f Connection type 5 Rod Connector 4 M12 male connector (5 pin) b Design 0 M16 male connector (6 pin) B Base unit (only for replacement) Angled cable outlet X XX m/ft.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual g System 1 Standard h Output A Current V Voltage i Function 1 Position (1 or 2 magnets/outputs) 2 Position and speed (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum speed value in section 3 Position and velocity (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum velocity value in section 4 Position and reverse position (1 magnet and 2 outputs)
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.3 Order code of Temposonics ® R M 5 optional a Sensor model f Connection type 4 M12 male connector (5 pin) R M 5 Super shield housing (only for RM5-B) X XX m PUR cable (part no. 530 052) b Design H01…H30 (1…30 m/3…99 ft.) B Base unit (only for replacement/only with connection type D34)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual k Output range 0 0…10 VDC or 4…20 mA 1 10…0 VDC or 20…4 mA l Max. speed or velocity value (optional: use when “Function” is For metric stroke lengths encode speed or velocity in m/s for the values 0.01 to 9.99 m/s (001…999) For US customary stroke lengths encode speed or velo- city in inches/s for the values 1 to 400 in./s (001…400)
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.4 Order code of Temposonics ® optional a Sensor model f Connection type V Flexible rod Connector 4 M12 male connector (5 pin) b Design 0 M16 male connector (6 pin) Angled cable outlet X XX m/ft.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual g System 1 Standard h Output A Current V Voltage i Function 1 Position (1 or 2 magnets/outputs) 2 Position and speed (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum speed value in section 3 Position and velocity (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum velocity value in section 4 Position and reverse position (1 magnet and 2 outputs)
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.5 Order code of Temposonics ® optional a Design e Number of magnets V Detached sensor electronics “Classic” X 01…02 Position(s) (1…2 magnet(s)) b Design f Connection type Connector 4 M12 male connector (5 pin) 0 M16 male connector (6 pin) Angled cable outlet X XX m/ft.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual g System 1 Standard h Output A Current V Voltage i Function 1 Position (1 or 2 magnets/outputs) 2 Position and speed (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum speed value in section 3 Position and velocity (1 magnet and 2 outputs) Specify the maximum velocity value in section 4 Position and reverse position (1 magnet and 2 outputs)
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3.6 Nameplate RH5MA0250M01D601A100 Order code 4…20 mA Analog output 01AUG2022 S/N: 70008887 Serial number & date of production Fig. 1: Example of nameplate of R-Series V RH5 sensor with Analog output 3.7 Approvals •...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4. Product description 4.1 Functionality and system design Product designation Sensing element (waveguide) R-Series V ® • Position sensor Temposonics Sensor model R-Series V RP5 (profile sensor) • Temposonics ® R-Series V RH5 (rod sensor) •...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.2 Installation and design of Temposonics ® RP5-M, example: Connection type D60 (connector outlet) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 48 (1.89) 11.7 25…6350 66/71* (0.46) (2.28) (1.1) (1…250) (2.6/2.8*) e.g.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Installation of RP5 Alternative: The position sensor can be installed in any position. Normally, If only limited space is available, the profile sensor can be mounted the sensor is firmly installed and the position magnet is fastened also via the T-rail in the profile bottom using a T-slot nut M5 to the mobile machine part.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.3 Installation and design of Temposonics ® -6g or ¾"-16 UNF-3A, example: Connection type D60 (connector outlet) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 11.7 25…7620 63.5/66* (0.46) (2.68) (2.01) (1…300) (2.5/2.6*) Threaded flange »M«: M18×1.5-6g Threaded flange »S«: ¾"-16 UNF-3A...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 25…5900 73.6 (0.51) (2.68) (2.01) (1…232) (2.9) Threaded flange »J«: M22×1.5-6g (0.98) (2.09) RH5-B-A/-V – RH5 base unit (only for replacement), example: Connection type D60 (connector outlet) Sensor electronics housing Null zone...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Hydraulics sealing Thread Z° There are two ways to seal the flange contact surface (Fig. 10): 1. A sealing by using an O-ring (e.g. 22.4 × 2.65 mm (0.88 × 0.1 in.), +0.1 +0.4 ±1°...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.4 Installation and design of Temposonics ® Cable length Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 1…30 m 25…7615 63.5/66* Ø 63 (2.04) (0.98) (1…99 ft.) (6.7) (1…299.8) (2.5/2.6)* (Ø 2.48) (0.98) Threaded flange »M«: M18×1.5-6g Threaded flange »S«: ¾"-16 UNF-3A...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Sealing via O-ring in the flange undercut Fig. 15: Possibilities of sealing • Seat the flange contact surface completely on the cylinder mounting surface. • The cylinder manufacturer determines the pressure-resistant gasket (copper gasket, O-ring, etc.). •...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.5 Installation and design of Temposonics ® RFV-B – RFV base unit (without fl ange & rod assembly), example: Connection type D60 (connector outlet) Dead zone Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length 11.7 150…20,000 see table...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RFV-B – RFV base unit (without fl ange & rod assembly), example: Connection type EXX/GXX/LXX/UXX (angled cable outlet) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 11.5 150…20,000 see table (0.45) (2.28) (2.4) (6…787) (0.28)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Installation of RFV Mounting the RFV Note the following information when mounting and handling an RFV 1. RFV-B sensor: • Insert the flexible sensor rod in a support tube. 1. Always insert the flexible sensor rod in a support tube (e.g. •...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Installation of RFV with threaded flange »M«, »S« Hydraulics sealing when using an RFV sensor in a sensor rod HD/ Fix the sensor rod via threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or ¾"-16 UNF-3A. HL/HP Note the fastening torque shown in Fig. 22. Lightly oil the thread be- There are two ways to seal the flange contact surface (Fig.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Replacing an R-Series 2004 RF-C with an R-Series V RFV-B If you are replacing the R-Series 2004 RF-C base unit with the R-Series V RFV-B base unit, note the following points: • The R-Series 2004 RF-C base unit is attached to the system with two screws.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.6 Installation and design of Temposonics ® RDV with bottom cable entry, example: Connection type EXX/GXX/LXX/UXX (angled cable outlet) 24.7 (0.97) (0.3) Ø 19 (Ø 0.75) Ø 26.2 (Ø 1.03) (1.89) 11.5 (0.45) (2.28) (1.77) (1.61)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RDV with side cable entry, example: Connection type D34 (connector outlet) (0.51) (2.28) (1.77) RDV with side cable entry, example: Connection type HXX/RXX (straight cable outlet) (0.98) (2.28) (1.77) RDV with side cable entry, example: Connection type TXX (straight cable outlet) 30.4 (1.2) (2.28)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual PUR cable: Ø 6 (Ø 0.24) Bending radius: Null zone Stroke length Dead zone > 24 (> 0.94) 25…5080 63.5/66* Cable length (bottom cable entry): (1.26) (2.01) (1…200) (2.5/2.6) 65/170/230/350 26.9 (2.6/6.7/9.1/13.8) (1.1) A/F 46 Cable length (side cable entry): 250/400/600...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Installation of a rod-style sensor in a fluid cylinder NOTICE The rod-style version has been developed for direct stroke measurement in a fluid cylinder. Mount the sensor via threaded flange Note for installation respectively or a hex nut.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.6.2 Installation of RDV with pressure fit flange Thread Z° Cylinder mounting +0.1 +0.4 ±1° Install the rod using the pressure fit flange. Seal it off by means of RDV-C the O-ring and the back-up ring. Block the pressure fit flange using a 24.5 19.8 28.5 26 15°...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual NOTICE 4.6.3 Installation of RDV’s sensor electronics housing To fulfill the requirements of EMC standards for emission and The following section explains the connection of an RDV sensor with immunity the following points are necessary: bottom cable entry (Fig.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.7 Magnet installation Concentric mounting of U-magnet Typical use of magnets Air gap Magnet Typical sensors Ring magnets Rod model • Rotationally symmetrical Part no. 251 416-2: (RH5, RM5, RFV, 1.75 ±1 (0.07 ±0.04) RDV) U-magnets •...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RH5 with ring magnet/U-magnet Support horizontally installed sensors with a stroke length of 1 meter Sensor electronics housing (3.3 ft.) and more mechanically at the rod end. Without using a support, Reference edge of mounting the sensor rod bends over and the rod and the position magnet may be Start position End position...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RFV-B with ring magnet/U-magnet RFV-B with block magnet Sensor electronics housing Sensor electronics housing Reference edge of mounting Reference edge of mounting End position Start position Start position End position See table 61 (2.4) 58.5 (2.3) See table RFV-M/-S with ring magnet/U-magnet...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RDV-S with ring magnet/U-magnet NOTICE On all sensors, the areas left and right of the active stroke length are Reference edge of mounting provided for null and dead zone. These zones should not be used for Start position End position 21.4 (0.84)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual RDV with ring magnets/U-magnets Differential/multi-position measurement For a differential or multi-position measurement two positions are ≥ 75 (≥ 3) these positions will be output. RP5 with U-magnets RDV with block magnets ≥ 75 (≥ 3) ≥...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 3. Insert the new base unit. 4.8 Replacement of base unit Install the ground lug on a screw. Tighten the screws. 4.8.1 Replacement of base unit on the RH5/RFV model The base unit of the sensor model RH5 (RH5-B) is replaceable as shown in Fig.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4. Disconnect the connector from the base unit inside the 4.8.2 Replacement of base unit on the RM5 model super shield housing. A base unit RM5-B is installed in the super shield housing of the RM5 (Fig.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 7. Insert the new base unit. 10. Carefully pull the excess cable out of the super shield Screw the base unit tight. housing. Tighten the pressure screw (marked gray) of the cable gland until the sealing insert and pressure screw are at Secure the screws of the base unit before re-installing, e.g.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.9 Electrical connection Placement of installation and cabling have decisive influence on the sensor‘s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Hence correct installation of this active electronic system and the EMC of the entire system must be ensured by using suitable metal connectors, shielded Socket head screw cables and grounding.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Connector wiring HXX or LXX / RXX or EXX / TXX or GXX / UXX Connect the sensor directly to the control system, indicator or other evaluating systems as follows: Signal + power supply Cable Output Color Function M16 connector...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.13 Frequently ordered accessories for Temposonics ® RFV – Additional options available in our Accessories Catalog 551 444 Position magnets Ø 32.8 Ø 4.5 (Ø 0.18) Ø 60 Ø 63.5 (Ø 1.29) Ø 4.3 Ø...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Mounting accessories with raised-face (¾"-16 UNF-3A) HFP [length mm: XXXXX] M and O-ring and O-ring and O-ring HFP [length in.: XXXX.X] U HD [length mm: XXXX] M HL [length mm: XXXX] M HP [length mm: XXXX] M HD [length in.: XXX.X] U HL [length in.: XXX.X] U HP [length in.: XXX.X] U...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 4.14 Frequently ordered accessories for Temposonics ® RDV – Additional options available in our Accessories Catalog 551 444 Position magnets Ø 32.8 (Ø 1.29) Ø 4.3 Ø 32.8 Ø 17.4 Ø 25.4 (Ø 0.17) (Ø...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Mounting accessories 60 (2.36) 16 (0.63) Ø 3.2 (Ø 0.13) M3 fastening screws (6×) 3.2 (0.13) Fixing clip Part no. 561 481 Application: Used to secure sensor using an U-magnet or block magnet Material: Brass, non-magnetic Controlling design dimensions are in millimeters and measurements in ( ) are in inches I 51 I...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5. Commissioning Possibilities with two outputs • Output the magnet position value on output 1 and output the speed 5.1 Getting started (without indication of the measuring direction) or velocity (with indication of the measuring direction) of the magnet on output 2 Analog interface •...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Error Fig. 67 shows an example of a shift of the start value (set point 1) and Description Troubleshooting Condition the end value (set point 2). Fig. 68 represents a reversal of the mea- suring direction by adjusting the start value (set point 1) and the end Error the sensor...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5.4.1 Customization of the R-Series V via the TempoLink ® smart 2. Connection to a sensor with cable outlet assistant Connect the pig-tails of the sensor cable to the terminal clamps of the adapter cable according to the connector wiring in Fig. 71 smart assistant can be connected to all R-Series V ®...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5.4.2 Connection of TempoLink ® smart assistant to power supply Connect the barrel connector of the power supply to the connection ® point labeled “INPUT 24 VDC” on the TempoLink smart assistant (Fig. 73). Connection to power supply O U T P...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual NOTICE 5.4.3 Connection of TempoLink ® smart assistant to smartphone, tablet or computer ® • Only one device can be connected to the TempoLink smart assistant at a time in order to display the graphical user interface. Connect to a smartphone, tablet or computer to display the graphical •...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5.4.5 Graphical user interface Click the menu symbol in the top left to get to the main menu of the graphical user interface (GUI) (Fig. 81): Fig. 82: Download a cek file with the settings of the sensor You can upload this cek file to a sensor via the UPLOAD button (Fig.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Menu item Interface After entering the “Analog Command Mode”, the connection icon on Includes information about the analog settings of the sensor (Fig. 84). the top right will turn from green to blue. The status LED of the sen- sor also flashes blue.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual By clicking on the red arrow to the left of “Channel One Function”, • Channel Two Function (only for sensors with second output): the following entries will open: Setting of the function that is reported at the second output •...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5.4.6 Adjusting the R-Series V Analog via the hand programmer By clicking the button “FACTORY RESET” the sensor is reset to the factory setting. The “Factory Reset” window opens. Enter the word RESET and confirm by clicking the OK button, so that the sensor is re- It is possible to change the set points (start and end position) as well set to the factory settings (Fig.
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 5.4.7 Adjusting the R-Series V Analog via the cabinet program- Analog input module The cabinet programmer is installed in the control cabinet and con- nected between the sensor and the controller. It is possible to change the set points (start and end position) as well as the measuring direc- Program /Run 24 VDC...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 6. Maintenance and troubleshooting 6.1 Error conditions, troubleshooting See chapter “5.3 LED status” on page 55. 6.2 Maintenance The sensor is maintenance-free. 6.3 Repair Repairs of the sensor may be performed only by Temposonics or a repair facility explicitly authorized by Temposonics.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 8. Technical data 8.1 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Analog Ω) Current: 4(0)…20/20…4(0) mA (min./max. load 0/500 Ω) Measured output variables Position for one or two position magnets Measurement parameters Position measurement Null/Span adjustment Resolution 16 bit (internal resolution 0.1 μm)
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type Operating voltage ± Power consumption < 3.25 W Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC I 67 I...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 8.2 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Analog Ω) Current: 4(0)…20/20…4(0) mA (min./max. load 0/500 Ω) Measured output variables Position for one or two position magnets Measurement parameters Position measurement Null/Span adjustment Resolution 16 bit (internal resolution 0.1 μm) Update time Stroke length...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type Operating voltage ± Power consumption < 3.25 W Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC I 69 I...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 8.3 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Analog Measured output variables Position for one or two position magnets Measurement parameters Position measurement Null/Span adjustment Resolution 16 bit (internal resolution 0.1 μm) Update time Stroke length ≤...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type Cable outlet Operating voltage Power consumption < 3.25 W Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC I 71 I...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 8.4 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Analog Ω) Current: 4(0)…20/20…4(0) mA (min./max. load 0/500 Ω) Measured output variables Position for one or two position magnets Measurement parameters Position measurement Null/Span adjustment Resolution 16 bit (internal resolution 0.1 μm) Update time Stroke length ≤...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Electrical connection Connection type Operating voltage ± Power consumption < 3.25 W Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC I 73 I...
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 8.5 Technical data of Temposonics ® Output Analog Ω) Current: 4(0)…20/20…4(0) mA (min./max. load 0/500 Ω) Measured output variables Position for one or two position magnets Measurement parameters Position measurement Null/Span adjustment Resolution 16 bit (internal resolution 0.1 μm) Update time Stroke length...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual Mechanical mounting Mounting position Mounting instruction Please consult the technical drawings on page page 30 page 31 Electrical connection Connection type Operating voltage Power consumption < 3.25 W Dielectric strength 500 VDC (DC ground to machine ground) Polarity protection Overvoltage protection Up to 36 VDC...
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9. Appendix I Safety declaration Dear Customer, If you return one or several sensors for checking or repair, we need you to sign a safety declaration. The purpose of this declaration is to ensure that the returned items do not contain residues of harmful substances and/or that people handling these items will not be in danger. Temposonics order code: Sensor model(s): Serial number(s):...
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R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 10. Appendix II C Y L I N D E R P O R T D E T A I L S NOTES: Dimensions and tolerances based on ANSI Y14.5-1982. has extracted all pertinent information from MS33649 to generate this document.
R-Series V Analog Temposonics ® Operation Manual 11. Glossary Analog output For a sensor with analog output, the measured value is output as an analog voltage signal or current signal. Differential For differential measurement, the distance between the two position magnets is output as a value.
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Document Part Number: UNITED STATES 3001 Sheldon Drive Temposonics, LLC Cary, N.C. 27513 552063 Revision E (EN) 0 /2023 Americas & APAC Region E-mail: info.us@temposonics.com GERMANY Auf dem Schüffel 9 Temposonics 58513 Lüdenscheid EMEA Region & India E-mail: info.de@temposonics.com ITALY E-mail: info.it@temposonics.com FRANCE E-mail: info.fr@temposonics.com...
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