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When mounting an EZ-track, it is recommended that the measuring rod not be mounted within 0.25" of any ferromagnetic
material (metal that can be magnetized). If the surrounding metal becomes magnetized, it can cause inaccurate measure-
ment of the position magnet.
Non-ferrous materials, such as brass, copper, aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel, or plastics, can be in direct contact with
the magnet assembly and rod end without producing any adverse results.
2.1: Installing the EZ-track to a Mounting Bracket
Parts discussed in this section can be found in Figures 1-1 and 2-1.
1. Unscrew the EZ-track’s jam nut from the threads protruding from the hex mounting base.
2. Insert the EZ-track’s rod end into the mounting bracket’s hole. The mounting bracket may contain a 3/4-16 UNF-2B
threaded hole. In this case, screw the EZ-track into this hole using the threads protruding from the hex mounting base.
3. Once the EZ-track is in place, screw the jam nut back onto the threads of the hex mounting base. Use the 1.75" hex
mounting base on the head assembly to tighten the EZ-track to the bracket.
WARNING:
Do not use the black aluminum cover of the head assembly to tighten the EZ-track within the bracket (see Figure 2-1).
This may damage the EZ-track and will void your warranty. To tighten the EZ-track within the bracket, use the 1.75" hex
mounting base on the head assembly.
If the length of the EZ-track’s rod end is less than 30", skip to the sub-section: Mounting the Magnet Assembly.
Installing Support Brackets
It is recommended that a support bracket be used with EZ-tracks having a rod 30-71 inches in length. Supporting the end of
the rod will minimize operational errors and protect against damage due to shock and vibration. If the length of the EZ-track’s
rod is 72" or longer, it is recommended that additional support brackets be used. These additional support brackets must
be made of a non-ferrous material. Because these additional support brackets will interfere with the magnet’s movement, a
special split-type magnet assembly must be used. To order a split magnet (SPM-AL-R10) and support brackets (P/N MB-R10),
contact the factory at 800-544-7769.
To install a support bracket for an EZ-track having a rod 30-71 inches in length, perform step 4a. If the rod is longer than 71",
perform step 4b.
4a. If the support bracket is made of a ferromagnetic material (material readily magnetized), install the support bracket no
closer than 0.25" from where the EZ-track’s dead band ends and the area of stroke begins. Continue to the sub-section:
Mounting the Magnet Assembly.
To install two or more support brackets for a EZ-track having a rod 72" or longer in length, perform the following steps:
4b. Install support brackets at increments of 48" throughout the EZ-track’s rod. Support brackets placed within the Null
Zone and area of stroke or closer than 0.25" to the beginning of these areas must be made of a non-ferrous material.
Mounting the Magnet Assembly
Before mounting the magnet assembly, the following should be considered:
• Ferromagnetic material should not be placed closer than 0.25" from the EZ-track’s magnet assembly or rod end. Failure to
do so could cause erratic operations.
• Minimal clearance between the EZ-track’s rod and the magnet assembly through the full stroke is required. Stress be-
tween the magnet and the rod can cause flexing of the mounting brackets. This may result in non-linearity.
• EZ-tracks using a split magnet assembly must keep the diameter of the magnet assembly around the rod throughout the
complete stroke. The diameter of this magnet assembly should not be more than 0.2" away from the rod. Split magnet
assemblies outside of this range will cause signal loss.
Chapter 2: Installing the EZ-track
