Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 1. Introduction 2.2 Forseeable misuse Foreseeable misuse Consequence 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual Wrong sensor connection The sensor will not work properly or will be destroyed Before starting the operation of Temposonics position sensors, ®...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation 2.5 Warranty The position sensors must be used only in technically safe conditions. Temposonics grants a warranty period for the Temposonics ® To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, installation, position sensors and supplied accessories relating to material connection and service, work may be performed only by qualified defects and faults that occur despite correct use in accordance with...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 3. Identification 3.1 Order code of Analog a Sensor model d Electrical wiring S M MH-Series SLIM M12 connector system (VDC – GND – SIG) with flange E 60…240 mm wire length (in 20 mm steps) Example wire length N06E = 60 mm b Design Connector wiring E: 2-3-4 D Pressure fit flange (20 mm)
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 3.2 Order code of CANbus a Sensor model e Operating voltage S M MH-Series SLIM 3 12/24 VDC nominal (8…32 VDC) b Design f Output D Pressure fit flange (20 mm) 1 CANopen B Threaded flange ¾"-16 UNF-3A 1 SAE J1939 E Threaded flange M18×1.5-6g g Baud rate...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 3.3 Nameplate 3.4 Scope of delivery • Position sensor • O-ring • Backup-ring (only for embedded mount) Serial # • M12 connector system with M12 flange (when option selected) Date Code • DT connector system with connector assembly and Model Number retainer (when option selected) Fig.
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.3 SLIM Installation – Magnet Mounting (all flange styles) Magnet installation • Magnet and spacers are typically fastened into piston using a circlip/ retaining ring • Note - Use a LOW PROFILE Internal retaining ring to prevent wear against the sensor pipe during cylinder operation. •...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.5 Embedded Sensor Installation Dimension and Tolerances This section describes common embedded sensor installation options. Please contact Temposonics Application Engineering for assistance. Additional details for mounting the M12 or DT connector systems can be found in their respective sections. SLIM Embedded Install with M12 Flange - Right Angle Exit Ø...
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual SLIM Embedded Install with pigtails or cable/cable gland Customer-Supplied Pins and Connector Dimensions as Required for 23.5 MIN Customer Supplied Connector 21.5 ± 0.1 0.033 Ø - 0.000 Ø 16.0 R0.6 20° 18.0 ± 0.1 M5x0.8 M5x10 set screw to DIN 913 with flat point (thread locker applied)
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual Required feed-in chamfer 4.6 Mounting Embedded Sensor with M12 Connector System • For correct and easy sensor mounting in the cylinder, a chamfered edge as shown in the drawings above is required. To avoid damaging This section describes the mounting of SLIM Sensor with M12 the O-ring during installation, the radius at the transition from bore connector, SLIM threaded version, and SLIM with cable gland into...
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual Step1: Lubricate sensor O-ring and backup ring before mounting NOTICE Confirm the M12 mounting flange is removed from the connector. Feed the black plastic contact carrier through the cylinder wall carefully. (note: rigid wire and a short piece of flexible tubing may be used as a guide). Make sure to keep the conductors away from sharp or pointed edges.
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual Step 4: Press the flange plate into the borehole in the cylinder wall. Fasten the flange plate using M4 screws (see list of recommended M4 screws below). Step 5: Finished installation NOTICE The dimensions of screws for mounting the flange plate should be selected so that they don‘t collide with the lock nuts of the connected mating plugs. Fig.
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.7 Mounting Embedded Sensor With DT Connector System DT connector system: Connector/flange assembly 39,2 18,3 20,3 Fig. 13: Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® MTS Steckersystem DT 1teil T. Schmale April 2021 Schutzvermerk nach ISO 16016 GEZEICHNET Weitergabe sowie Vervielfäl�gung Molex getauscht final dieses Dokuments, Verwertung und Mi�eilung der Inhalte sind verboten,...
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual Step 1: Lubricate sensor O-ring and backup ring before mounting NOTICE Confirm the mounting flange is removed from the white interconnection. Feed the white plastic interconnection through the cylinder wall carefully. (note: rigid wire and a short piece of flexible tubing may be used as a guide). Make sure to keep the conductors away from sharp or pointed edges.
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual Step 4: Insert the connected DT Connector/flange assembly to the cylinder and rotate to the desired angle. Step 5a: The DT Connector/flange assembly may be secured with screws or the optional retainer ring. Apply 3 screw metric M4 and add a bolt adhesive against loosing. Tighten the screws according to the recommended torque (~ 2.5…3 Nm). Step 5b: Retainer Ring Mounting - if not using screws, place the retainer ring onto flange. Fig. 17: Temposonics MH-Series SLIM DT connector mounting ®...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.8 Mounting threaded sensor Step1: Lubricate sensor O-ring before mounting Step 2: Fasten sensor to recommended torque (50 Nm unless noted otherwise) NOTICE Sensor should be installed with the cables free to rotate with the sensor. Twisting the cable relative to the sensor could cause damage. Step 3 Minimum bend radius: 40mm Fig.
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.9 Mounting sensors with single conductor and third-party connector When mounting third-party connectors on sensors with single conductors, the following information should be taken into account: • The connector protection type should be at least IP68. Make sure O-rings are fitted correctly.
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 4.12 DT Connector Mounting Tool To press in the DT Connector Retainer correctly it is necessary to use a tool with dimensions as shown below. Only with this geometry it is guaranteed that the locking ring gets fixed properly. Tool for Crown Washer DT Fig.
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 5. Cylinder handling after sensor installation 5.4 Sensors provided with third-party connectors 5.1 Washing and drying cylinders with installed sensors • If third-party connectors are used, a sealed screw cap must be fitted when washing, since third-party connectors normally have only Frequently, hydraulic cylinders are washed or degreased before protection class IP67.
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual NOTICE Suitable protective measures are: • Persons wear ribbons connected to the grounding point by means • Cut or disconnect all sensor connections during welding. of spiral cable around their wrist. Please, contact us, if you need •...
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Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual • The material of the protective cap must be permanently electrically NOTICE conductive. As a rule: • The cap must not be of aluminum (aluminum is subject to oxidation Don't perform welding work on the cylinder! and can cause electric isolation).
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 6. Technical Data 6.1 Technical data Analog Output Voltage 0.25…4.75 VDC / 0.5…4.5 VDC / 4.75…0.25 VDC / 4.5…0.5 VDC Measured value Position Measurement parameters Stroke length 100…600 mm Resolution (position) 0.1 mm Power up time 250 ms (typical) Repeatability ±0.1 mm...
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 6.2 Technical data CANbus Output Bus-protocol SAE J1939, CANopen protocol according to CiA DS-301 V4.1, device profile DS-406 V3.1 Measured value Position Measurement parameters Stroke length 100…600 mm Resolution (position) 0.1 mm Boot up Time 400 ms (typical) Cycle Time Programmable (20 ms default)
Temposonics MH-Series SLIM ® Installation Manual 7. Maintenance and troubleshooting Error conditions, troubleshooting If the magnetic detection is lost, signal values rise to HIGH level Maintenance The sensor is maintenance-free. 7.3 Spare Parts No spare parts are available for this sensor. 7.4 Transport and Storage Storage of sensors and magnet assemblies The sensors are supplied with an O-ring made of NBR-rubber, the...
9. Appendix - 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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