
Installation and First Start-Up
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9.2
Installation of Sensor and Magnetic Tape
9.2.1
Magnetic Tape Installation Principle
Figure 6: Installation with tension weight
Figure 7: Installation with tension spring
LIMAX1M can be installed at any position in the shaft, depending on space situation and layout of the particular
elevator installation.
The magnetic tape is installed freely suspended in the shaft. It can be fixed with an RMS mounting kit (accessori-
al part see
14.1) on a guide rail. Alternatively fixation in the shaft head is either on beams or directly doweled
into the ceiling.
At the bottom, a sway guard is recommended. This will keep the tape from swaying in an uncontrolled manner
which may cause damage to the tape or other components in the shaft. The necessary tension in the tape is
provided by a tension weight of about 7.5 kg (see Figure 6). Alternatively the magnetic tape can be tensioned by
a spring (see Figure 7).
LIMAX1M sensor
Magnetic tape
Guide rail
Upper tape fixation
Tension weight
Swing protection
Upper tape fixation
LIMAX1M sensor
Magnetic tape
Tension spring
Guide rail