2 Installation Instructions
2.1 Installation Best Practices
The following diagrams show best practices for installing the ZMX sensor.
Figure 3. Sensor Height
For accurate fill levels, position sensor higher up
and centered over container.
Most Accurate
Less Accurate
SENSOR POSITIONED TOO LOW TO
SEE ENTIRE TOP AREA OF BIN
TOP OF CONTAINER WITHIN
THE FIELD OF VIEW
Figure 4. Minimize Blind Spots
Minimize the potential for blind spots by positioning sensor higher up
and centered over container.
Most Accurate
Less Accurate
SENSOR POSITIONED OFF-
CENTER AND TOO LOW
SENSOR POSITIONED OFF-
CENTER AND TILTED
Less Accurate
2.2 Mount the Device
1. If a bracket is needed, mount the device onto the bracket.
2. Mount the device (or the device and the bracket) to the machine or equipment at the desired location. Do not tighten
the mounting screws at this time.
CAUTION:
This device accepts M4 screws. Engaging the screws more than 4 mm will damage
the device.
CAUTION:
8 in·lbf (0.904 Nm) maximum torque
3. Check the device alignment.
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