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Temposonics

® 

GB-Series

Brief Instructions

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1.  Introduction

1.1 Purpose and use of this manual

Before starting the operation of Temposonics

®

 sensors 

read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety 

information. Keep the manual for future reference!

The content of this technical documentation is intended to 

provide information on mounting, installation and commis-

sioning by qualified automation personnel

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 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 avoid-

ance of damage to the described product or connected devic-

es. 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 highlight-

ed by the preceding pictogram which is defined below.

Symbol

Meaning

NOTICE

This symbol is used to point to situations 

that may lead to material damage, but not 

to personal injury.

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The term qualified technical personnel characterizes  

persons who:

•  are familiar with the safety concepts of automation  

technology applicable to the particular project

•  are competent in the field of electromagnetic  

compatibility (EMC)

•  have received adequate training for commissioning and 

service operations

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

information required for correct operation provided in the 

product documentation. 

Summary of Contents for Temposonics GB Series

Page 1: ...Temposonics GB Series Brief Instructions Temposonics Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensors...

Page 2: ...e in explosion hazardous areas 5 2 5 Warranty 5 2 6 Return 5 2 7 Maintenance removal 5 3 Identification 6 3 1 Temposonics GB Series GB J GB K GB N GB S rod sensor with pressure fit flange 6 3 2 Tempos...

Page 3: ...escribed product or connected devic es 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 d...

Page 4: ...Forseeable misuse Consequence Wrong sensor connection The sensor does not work properly or will be destroyed Operate the sensor out off the operating temperature No signal output The sensor can be da...

Page 5: ...Warranty MTS Sensors grants a warranty period for the Temposonics position sensors and supplied accessories relating to material defects and faults that occur despite correct use in accordance with t...

Page 6: ...dels available at www mtssensors com GBS0850MD601A0SC 4 20 mA FNr 1601 0376 1601037616010376160103761601 Sensor model Stroke length e g 850 mm Connection type Output version Part no Output Production...

Page 7: ...maged A false measurement is also possible Longer rods require evenly distributed mechanical support over the entire length Use an U magnet for measurement Typical use of magnets Ring magnet Rotationa...

Page 8: ...Magnet Magnet 1 2 3 3 A B Magnetic material 1 Null zone depends on sensor model 2 Distance between position magnet and any magnetic material 15 mm 3 Non magnetic spacer 5 mm Recommendation 8 mm Magnet...

Page 9: ...leads as short as possible Keep the earth connection as short as possible with a large cross section Avoid ground loops With potential differences between machine and electronics earth connections no...

Page 10: ...0 for output A4 in order code Signal power supply M16 male connector Pin Current 1 2 3 6 5 4 View on sensor 1 4 20 mA 2 DC Ground 3 20 4 mA 4 DC Ground 5 24 VDC 15 20 6 DC Ground 0 V Connect the rst o...

Page 11: ...Color Function GY Data PK Data YE Clock GN Clock BN 24 VDC 15 20 WH DC Ground 0 V D84 Signal power supply M12 male connector A coded Pin Function 1 2 4 6 8 3 5 7 View on sensor 1 Clock 2 Clock 3 Data...

Page 12: ...s I 12 I The sensor is also available with Bluetooth connection For more information see document Programming Configuration via Bluetooth Document part number for GB Series analog 551595 Document part...

Page 13: ...rs com www mtssensors com MTS Temposonics and Level Plus are registered trademarks of MTS Systems Corporation in the United States MTS SENSORS and the MTS SENSORS logo are trademarks of MTS Systems Co...

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