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Installation Guide - Position Transducers

 

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Installation Guide - Position Transducers

Table of Contents

1.  

Introduction

2.  

160001-01 Installation Kit

3.  

Before You Start

4.  

General

5.  

Analog-Output Position Transducers

6.  

Mounting

7.  

Wiring

8.  

Special Notes For Analog-Output Position Transducers Using Cam Lock-Mounted Potentiometers

9.  

Zero and Span Controls (Voltage Conditioner, 4-20 mA, Bridge Outputs)

10.  

Connecting The Displacement Cable

11.  

RoundAbout

 Cable Guide

12.  

Tips And Troubleshooting

13.  

Certificates of Conformance

14.  

Repairs and Returns

15.  

Warranty

16.  

General Disclaimer

17.  

Limitations on the Use of Products

18.  

Record of Purchase

19.  

Additional Resources

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Firstmark Controls position transducer. Please read this Installation Guide before 
operating your position transducer. By following the guidelines in this Installation Guide, you will be assured of a 
simple setup and millions of accurate readings. If you have any questions or problems, please contact us (

reqcomm.htm

).

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) is maintained at 

ptfaqs.htm

2. 160001-01 Installation Kit

If you do not have a set of tools for mounting the position transducer and crimping the displacement cable, you may 
want to purchase the 160001-01 installation kit (see below for contents).

 

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Page 1: ... Repairs and Returns 15 Warranty 16 General Disclaimer 17 Limitations on the Use of Products 18 Record of Purchase 19 Additional Resources 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Firstmark Controls position transducer Please read this Installation Guide before operating your position transducer By following the guidelines in this Installation Guide you will be assured of a simple setup and milli...

Page 2: ...readed plug 5 C40 0 0 018 inch 0 4572 mm dia 7 by 7 displacement cable 10 feet 3 048 m C90 0 0 027 inch 0 6858 mm dia 7 by 7 displacement cable 10 feet 3 048 m Contact us for information on how to purchase the 160001 01 installation kit 3 Before You Start Keep the following items in mind when mounting and using your position transducer 4 General The cable should have tension on it at all times and...

Page 3: ...ritical applications where malfunction or total failure of the sensor may cause danger for man or machine Position transducers that require repair should be repaired only by Firstmark Controls To avoid risk of injury and improper handling do not try to repair position transducers yourself Do not touch electrical connector pins in operation Do not oil nor lubricate the displacement cable The displa...

Page 4: ...d with cam locks the zero voltage point may be adjusted by loosening the 3 cam lock screws securing the potentiometer to the position transducer housing The potentiometer can be rotated to the desired position and the cam lock screws re tightened Multi turn potentiometers cannot be adjusted Single turn potentiometer models mounted with cam locks do not contain physical stops and additional cable i...

Page 5: ...t If you need to cut uncoated displacement cable you should anneal the cable with a flame a candle lighter or match will work fine at the cutting point to ensure the cable does not fray after cutting Heat the cable until it glows red and then cut the cable in the area that was heated See Figures 6 and 7 Figure 6 Figure 7 Crimping the Ball End Plug Using the Crimp Tool provided in the 160001 01 ins...

Page 6: ...duces these products is Astro Tool Corporation http www astrotool com Their 621103 crimp tool will work For crimping the copper sleeve to the looped double thickness 0 018 inch 0 4572 mm diameter displacement cable use a 0 041 inch 1 0414 mm gage pin to set the crimping diameter on the crimp tool and then do a pull test For the looped double thickness 0 027 inch 0 6858 mm diameter displacement cab...

Page 7: ...oting How do I zero the potentiometer The zero point for the potentiometer is set by manually adjusting the cable extension to the desired point Depending on your application this may be an iterative process On position transducers with single turn potentiometers mounted with cam locks the potentiometer zero point may also be set by mechanically rotating the potentiometer How do I convert the outp...

Page 8: ...ansducers is defined per VRCI P 100A published by the Variable Resistive Components Institute This publication defines independent linearity as the maximum deviation of the actual function characteristics from a straight reference line with its slope and position chosen to minimize the maximum deviations It is expressed as a percentage of the Total Applied Voltage and is measured over the Theoreti...

Page 9: ...e Web RMA form 15 Warranty See Policies and Conditions at policies htm 16 General Disclaimer See Policies and Conditions at policies htm 17 Limitations on the Use of Products See Policies and Conditions at policies htm 18 Record of Purchase You may want to record information about your purchase below for future reference Date of Purchase _________________________ Part Number s ____________________...

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