Installation and First Start-Up
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9.4
Installation of the Magnetic Tape
EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELDS!
The influence of the magnetic tape by magnetic fields must be avoided! The magnetic tape
must not come into direct contact with other magnetic fields
(e.g. permanent magnets,
magnetic clamps, electromagnets, magnetic stands)! This may cause irreparable damage,
which will compromise the measuring accuracy or even the functioning.
9.4.1
General Information
The magnetic tape technology has proven to be highly robust. LIMAX1M will work under the most adverse envi-
ronmental conditions. High temperatures, humidity and dirt do not affect the magnetic coding of the tape or the
reading accuracy of the sensor. Even weak magnetic fields such as they are generated by door magnets can be
tolerated.
If some basic rules and guidelines are followed, LIMAX1M systems require a minimum amount of installation
and maintenance effort while offering maximum lifetime.
One important issue to consider is the protection of the magnet tape against mechanical wear. The LIMAX1M
tape consists of two components which are described in section
8.5 Technical Data Magnetic Tape.
