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User manual 

 

SMK, SML, SMH 

 

Chapters 

1      Safety summary 
2      Identification 
3      Installation 
4      Output signals 
5      Electrical connections 
6      Dimensional drawing 
7      Maintenance 
8      Troubleshooting

 

 
Description 

This manual describes products of the SMK, SML, 
SMH series. The purpose of these sensors is to 
measure linear or angular displacements on 
industrial machines and automation systems. The 
measurement system includes a magnetic tape and 
a magnetic sensor. The tape has alternating 
magnetic north/south poles are magnetized at a 
certain distance called the pole pitch.  As the sensor 
is moved along the magnetic tape (or magnetic 
ring), it detects the displacement and produces an 
output signal equivalent to that of an incremental 
encoder or a linear scale.  The flexibility of the tape 
allows it to be used for both linear and angular 
applications. 
The sensor has to be matched with the appropriated 
magnetic tape (see chap. 2.1). 

 

1 - Safety summary 

We strongly recommend carefully reading this user 
manual and following the installation guidelines: 

• 

Sensor head should be installed as close as 
possible to your control unit. 

• 

Always use shielded cables and twisted if 
possible. 

• 

Avoid running the sensor cable near high 
voltage power cables (e.g. drive cables). 

• 

Install EMC filters on sensor power supply if 
needed. 

• 

Avoid mounting sensor head near capacitive or 
inductive noise sources such as relays, motors, 
and switching power supplies. 

 
Connect according to the supplied pin-out. 

2 - Identification 

The sensor can be identified by the label's data 
(ordering code, serial number).  This information is 
listed in the delivery document. All technical 
features according to the ordering code are shown 
on the catalogue. 
 

2.1 Sensor and tape combinations 

 

Sensor 

Magnetic tape 

SMK 

MT50 

SML 

MT32 

SMH 

MT40 

 

3 - Installation 

Install the product according to the protection level 
provided. 
Protect the system against knocks, friction, solvents, 
temperatures under  -10°C (14°F) and over +70°C 
(+158°F). 
Be sure that the system is mounted where hard or 
sharp objects (e.g. metal chips) do not come into 
contact with the magnetic scale and the bottom of 
the sensor head. If these conditions cannot be 
avoided provide a wiper or pressurized air. 

 

3.1 Mounting tolerances 

 

 

Sensore 

Gap 

Sensor/Magnetic tape 

(D) 

SMK 

4,0 mm 

SML 

2,0 mm 

SMH 

2,0 mm 

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