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Manual
Limes LA50 / BA5
Absolute Magnetic Length Measurement System
6.2.2 Handling
To avoid tension in the tape, it should not be twisted or stored with the magnetized plastic
tape to the inside minimum radius of curvature 150 mm).
Figure 3: Handling magnetic tape and Transport 1
6.2.3 Instructions for putting in place
The supplied adhesive tapes adhere well on clean, dry and flat surfaces. The surface should
be machined the better as the contamination at the place of installation is severe. We recom-
mend a surface finish of R
a
< 3,2 (R
z
< = 25 / N8). Typical solvents for cleaning the surfaces are
50/50 isopropyl alcohol/water mixture or heptane. High installation pressure ensures good
surface contact. The favourable installation temperature lies b21° and +38°C.
We advise against installation if the temperature of the surfaces to be bonded is lower than
+10°C, since the adhesive becomes too solid and sufficient immediate adhesion may not be
achievable in these conditions. After proper installation, the strength of the bond is ensured
even at negative temperatures. Experience has shown that the definitive adhesive strength is
reached after about 72 hours (at +21°C). Use only the supplied adhesive tape for the installation.
6.2.4 Cutting to length and putting in place
NOTICE!
When putting the magnetic tape in place, pay attention to the marks on the
magnetic tape and on the sensor head. Improper assembly will deliver wrong
values. A magnetic tape that is already installed is destroyed in case of remo-
val and cannot be re-used.
Also respect the counting direction of the measuring system. Before putting
it in place, the magnetic tape and the cover tape must be cut to the exact
length.
Magnetized
Plastic tape
Steel tape
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