MICRO-EPSILON WireSensor Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Installation and Assembly
wireSENSOR, WPS MK60-M / MK88-M
4. Installation and Assembly
4.1 Precautionary Measures
Do not pull the measuring wire over the measuring range.
> Damage to or destruction of the sensor is possible.
Do not damage the measuring wire.
Do not oil or grease the measuring wire.
Do not bend the measuring wire.
Do not pull the measuring wire at an angle.
Do not allow to loop the measuring wire around objects.
Fix the measuring wire to the target when wound up.
Do not loop the measuring wire around parts of the body.
4.2 Sensor Mounting
Mount the sensor according to the following table:
Model Screws Mounting clamp
WPS-2400-MK60 3 x M3 no
WPS-2300-MK88 3 x M4 yes
WPS-3500-MK88 3 x M4 yes
WPS-5000-MK88 3 x M4 yes
The sensor does not have to be oriented in a special way.
Choose the installation position so that damage and soiling of the measuring wire is avoided.
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If possible, choose an installation position with measuring wire outlet facing downwards. This prevents
liquids penetrating the measuring wire outlet.
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Do not let the measuring wire snap!
Damage caused by snapping is not covered by the liability for material defects.
Uncontrolled retraction
of the measuring wire is
not permitted!
> Risk of injury from
whiplash effect of
the wire with assem-
bly bolts/clips
> Destruction of wire
and/or of sensor.
Secure the wire during
installation work.