Mounting and aligning the device :
NOTICE
Avoid mutual interference when operating several devices
When the reading/writing ranges of several independently operated devices overlap,
this can lead to mutual impairment of the system performance of the devices.
When mounting several devices in parallel in a row next to each other, keep a distance
of at least 30 cm between each device.
Devices that are mounted directly opposite each other should only be aligned with a
small angle of inclination to one another. See also graphic below.
1.
Prepare the base for mounting the bracket of the device,
Recommendation: Depending on the application it may be possible to use one of
the optional SICK brackets. If necessary, perhaps also in combination with other
SICK brackets.
2.
At the intended reading location, place an object with transponder within the
working range of the device (static object only).
3.
Mount the device bracket onto the base.
4.
Tighten screws through the bracket into the blind tapped holes of the device and
slightly tighten.
5.
Orient the front side of the device towards the object.
°
Ensure, where possible, that there are no large metal surfaces located in
front of the device.
°
If this is unavoidable, do not mount the device in the same plane as the
surface but rather at an angle of inclination of approx. 10°.
10°
1
Figure 8: Selected angle of inclination of the device or external antennas when there
is a large metal surface in front, e.
g. 10°
1
Metal surface
6.
Tighten the screws.
✓
The device is approximately aligned with the object to be detected.
7.
Check the general suitability of the alignment for objects of different sizes and
varying positions of the transponder in operational use of the application.
5.5
Mounting external components
5.5.1
Mounting the external read cycle trigger sensor
Conveying line
To detect objects with transponders, mount the trigger sensor in suitable proximity to
the device in front of the device in the opposite direction to the direction of movement.
NOTE
A large selection of photoelectric sensors and accessories (brackets, connecting
cables) can be found online at:
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