P3 International SX Series Installation Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE
Draw wire sensors series SX50, SX80, SX120
FIRST STEPS
This manual will make you familiar with the installation and operation of our draw wire sensors.
Please read this manual carefully before initial operation!
Unpacking and checking:
Carefully lift the device out of the box by grabbing the housing. Do not pull the rope. After
unpacking the device, check it for any visible damage as a result of rough handling during the
shipment. Check the delivery for completeness.
MOUNTING OF THE SENSOR
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before attaching the rope to the measuring target.
• The sensor is usually installed by using the regular mounting plate. By disassembling the mounting
plate, threads will become visible in the sensor housing for alternative installation. Sensors with
• Open the rope clip after the sensor is fully mounted and carefully extract the measuring rope. Hook
the rope clip on the measuring target and close the bracket of the clip. For safety reasons put a screw
driver through the clip to extract the rope.
HANDLING THE WIRE ROPE
• When installing or operating the sensor, take care not to let the rope snap back by mistake or extract
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Avoid extracting the rope at an inclination, since the durability of the instrument would shorten
• Guide the rope preferably in corners or guarded in channels to prevent pollution or accidental touch.
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• Do not operate the sensor if the rope is buckled or damaged. A ripping of the rope may lead to
injuries or a damaging of the sensor.