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C-Series Off-Highway

Installation Manual

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1.  Introduction

1.1 Purpose and use of this manual

Before starting the operation of Temposonics

®

 position sensors, 

read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety 
information. Keep this manual for future reference!

Symbol

Meaning

NOTICE

This symbol is used to point to situations 
that may lead to material damage, but not 
to personal injury.

1/ 

The term "qualified technical personnel" characterizes persons who

•  are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology applicable  

to the particular project and

•  are competent in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) or

•  have received adequate training for commissioning and service operations or

•  and are familiar with the operation of the device and know the information required  

for correct operation provided in the product documentation 

2.  Safety instructions

2.1 Intended use

This product may be used only for the applications defined under item 
1 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and components 
recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequsite of 
proper and safe operation the product requires correct transport, 
storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operat ed with 
utmost care. 

 1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics

®

 series are intended 

exclu sively for measurement tasks encountered in mobile 
hydraulic applications. The sensors are considered as system 
accessories and must be connected to a suitable electronic 
control unit. 

Foreseeable misuse

Consequence

Wrong sensor connection

The sensor will not work 
properly or can be damaged

Operate the sensor out of the 
operating temperature range

No signal output –
the sensor can be damaged

Power supply is out of the 
defi ned range

Signal output is wrong/
no signal output/ 
the sensor will be damaged

Position measurement is 
infl uenced by an external 
magnetic fi eld

Signal output is wrong

Cables are damaged

Short circuit – the sensor can 
be damaged/sensor does not 
respond

Spacers are missing/ 
installed in a wrong order

Error in position measurement

Wrong connection 
of ground/shield

Signal output is disturbed –
the electronics can be damaged

Use of a magnet that is not 
specifi ed by MTS Sensors

Error in position measurement

2.2 Foreseeable misuse

The content of this technical documentation and of its appendix 
is intended to provide information on mounting, installation and 
commissioning by qualified technical personnel 

1

 or instructed 

service technicians who are familiar with the project planning and 
dealing with Temposonics

®

 sensors.

1.2 Used symbols and warnings

Warnings are intended for your personal safety and for avoidance 
of damage to the described product or connected devices. In this 
documentation, safety information and warnings to avoid danger 
that might affect the life and health of operating or service personnel 
or cause material damage are highlighted by the pictogram defined 
below.

Do not reprocess the sensor or cylinder afterwards.

 The sensor might be damaged.

Do not step on the sensor.

 The sensor might be damaged.

Summary of Contents for Temposonics Off-Highway C Series

Page 1: ...C Series Off Highway Installation Manual Temposonics Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors...

Page 2: ...with cable connection and cable gland 10 5 3 Mounting sensors with single conductor and third party connector 13 6 Cylinder handling after sensor installation 14 6 1 Washing and drying cylinders with...

Page 3: ...s and must be connected to a suitable electronic control unit Foreseeable misuse Consequence Wrong sensor connection The sensor will not work properly or can be damaged Operate the sensor out of the o...

Page 4: ...ons for use in explosion hazardous areas The sensor is not suitable for operation in explosion hazardous areas 2 See also applicable MTS Sensors terms of sales and delivery on www mtssensors com 2 5 W...

Page 5: ...contactless along the pressure pipe and measures the actual position Due to small dimensions C Series Off Highway sensors require only little space Suitable for operating pressures up to 350 bar Unaf...

Page 6: ...7 4 Position magnet 401842 9 Sensor assembled with pressure pipe E2 Null zone 16 7 7 26f7 36 1 Stroke length 72 275 5 Dead zone 33 Position magnet 401842 9 Controlling design dimensions are in millime...

Page 7: ...or M12 cable gland version Fig 6 Space requirements for magnet Controlling design dimensions are in millimeters B B 36 1 5 8 M10 7 2 5x20 23 2 26H8 19 9 2 9 1 0 1 0 0 6 Fase f r O Ring 3 5 4 6 7 Fig 5...

Page 8: ...ensors with M12 connection 1 Guide sensor and pressure housing into the cylinder 2 Pull the contact insert through the cylinder wall and press sensor and pressure housing into its seat 3 Take the conn...

Page 9: ...contact insert until it clicks in 5 Push carefully the whole connector system and its wires into the bore hole in the cylinder wall 6 Apply 4 metric screws M4 to fix the connector system recommend ISO...

Page 10: ...ct version Make sure that the polarity is correct For connectors with screw terminals cable end sleeves should be used to avoid short circuiting Apply grease to O ring Make sure that the grease cannot...

Page 11: ...unting sensors with cable connection and cable gland part 2 3 Guide the connection cable through the cable gland 4 Use an individually prepared bush e g polyamide to press the sensor into the seat Mak...

Page 12: ...a rubber mallet to hammer the sensor in position carefully Don t apply hard shocks Don t press or push on the sensor rod Never use a steel hammer 6 Tighten the cable gland with the recommended torque...

Page 13: ...terminals cable end sleeves should be used in order to prevent short circuiting and contact corrosion End sleeves should be pressed onto the conductors in a way that all strands are clamped into the...

Page 14: ...of fat solvents and cleaning agents Therefore make sure that cables are protected adequately if cleaning agents that can attack PUR are used If temperatures higher than 85 C are used for drying after...

Page 15: ...tensile stress When connecting cables are installed make sure that the insulation is not damaged by sharp edges NOTICE Insulation tests Part of the tests performed on mobile machines can be insulatio...

Page 16: ...hydraulic cylinder as well mounting procedure the cylinder to the machine Suitable protective measures are Persons wear ribbons connected to the grounding point by means of spiral cable around their...

Page 17: ...s can be squeezed easily between stacked cylinders Moreover it is necessary to encapsulate the connections or exposed cable ends using an antistatic bag For this the original bags part no 403287 can b...

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