Temposonics
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R-Series
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SSI
Operation Manual
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6. Maintenance and troubleshooting
6.1 Error conditions, troubleshooting
See chapter “5. Commissioning” on page 23.
6.2 Maintenance
The sensor is maintenance-free.
6.3 Repair
Repairs of the sensor may be performed only by MTS Sensors or
a repair facility explicitly authorized by MTS Sensors. For return see
chapter “2.6 Return” on page 4.
NOTICE
Changes to the sensor parameters must also be set to the control
system.
Different parameter values on sensor and control systems can lead
to unpredictable behavior of the control system.
Jitter Window:
The jitter specifies the time interval between the
start of measuring and the SSI clock, which is given by the PLC
(for synchronous mode). Values between 0
…
255 μs can be set
for this parameter (default value: 50 μs). A larger value extends the
cycle time of the sensor.
Monoflop Time:
Break between two consecutive bar sequences
(Fig. 32). Values between 16
…
25 µs can be set for this parameter
(default value: 16 µs).
Error Values:
Setting the values which are transmitted in case of a
failure.
Power Failure:
Setting the time from when a power failure is output.
Error Counter:
Setting the number how often in the case of a failure
(1…255 times) the old measurement value will be repeated, before
the error value will be displayed.
After the settings have been configured, click the “EXIT COMMAND
MODE” button. A new menu for exiting the command mode will open.
Click the “SAVE AND EXIT” button to exit the command mode and
to transfer the changed settings to the sensor. The sensor returns
to the normal function and outputs the current position value. The
connection icon on the top right will turn to green. The status LED of
the sensor flashes green.
6.4 List of spare parts
No spare parts are available for this sensor.
6.5 Transport and storage
The conditions of transport and storage of the sensor match the oper-
ating conditions mentioned in this document.
7. Removal from service/dismantling
The product contains electronic components and must be disposed
of in accordance with the local regulations.
