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  Product description (continued)
4.2  Function
To determine the position of a plant component, a magnet 
is connected to the component. Together they are moved 
along a waveguide located inside the BTL.
An internally generated INIT pulse interacts with the 
magnetic field of the magnet to generate a torsional wave 
in the waveguide which propagates at ultrasonic velocity. 
The component of the torsional wave which arrives at the 
end of the waveguide is absorbed in the damping zone to 
prevent reflection. The component of the torsional wave 
which arrives at the beginning of the waveguide is 
converted by a coil into an electrical signal. The position of 
the magnet and thus at the same time that of the plant 
component is determined from the running time of the 
shaft.
The measurement value is output as a 32-bit value with 
sign relative to the zero point.
Number of magnets 
Operation is possible with one or two magnets, whereby 
the number can be set to one magnet or used flexibly.
4.3  Display elements
Signal Meaning
Red flashing, 
1Hz
This signal occurs if a measurement 
error occurs. The measurement value 
is unknown due to an error or outside 
of the measuring range.
Red, static General error.
Green, 
alternating with 
LED off in a ratio 
of 10:1, 1s 
period
IO-Link communication is active.
The device is ready.
Green, static The device is ready.
Tab. 4-1:  LED display
4.4  Part label
1)
2)
3)
1)
 Order code
2)
  Type
3)
  Serial number
Fig. 4-2:  Part label (section, example)
BTL  PF _ 400- _ _ _ _ -C12NL _ _ -0-000S04
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Profile Style