Balluff BMF 423K-AA C-2 Series, User Manual

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5.2 Determining the piston position with a rod
magnet
A small axially polarized bar magnet can be used to
determine the travel path of the cylinder magnet and
therefore the ideal sensor position.
Determining the installation position
1.
Apply the rod magnet to the side wall or the groove of
the cylinder so that the magnet is attracted.
Fig. 5-4: Place bar magnet in place
2. Extend the cylinder rod completely.
⇒
The magnet will move with it.
Fig. 5-5: Tighten cylinder rod
3. Mark the position of the magnet (center of the magnet).
Fig. 5-6: Mark magnet position
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Installation and connection (continued)
4. Retract the cylinder rod completely.
⇒
The magnet will move with it.
Fig. 5-7: Retract cylinder rod
5. Mark the position of the magnet (center of the magnet).
Fig. 5-8: Mark magnet position
6. Mount the sensor in the center between the two marks
(sensor groove).
Fig. 5-9: Mounting the sensor
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