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4
  Installation and connection (continued)
4.3  Floating magnets
The following must be observed when installing the 
magnet:
–  To ensure the accuracy of the position measuring 
system, the magnet is attached to the moving member 
of the machine using non-magnetizable screws 
(stainless steel, brass, aluminum).
–  The moving member must guide the magnet on a track 
parallel to the transducer.
–  Ensure that the distance A between parts made of 
magnetizable material and the magnet is at least 
10mm (see Figures4-3 to4-7).
–  Maintain the following values for distance B between 
the magnet and transducer and for center offsetC (see 
Figures4-3 to4-7):
Type of magnet DistanceB
1)
OffsetC
BTL5-P-3800-2 0.1…4mm ±2mm
BTL5-P-5500-2 5…15mm ±15mm
BTL5-P-4500-1 0.1…2mm ±2mm
BTL6-A-3800-2 4…8mm
2)
±5mm
BTL6-A-3801-2 4…8mm
2)
±5mm
1)
 The selected distance must stay constant over the entire measuring length.
2)
 For optimum measurement results, a distanceB of 6 to 8mm is  
recommended.
Tab. 4-1:  Distance and offset for magnets (see Figures4-3 to4-7)
Fig.4-3: 
B
1
34+4
A
A
39+4
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-3800-2 magnet
Fig.4-4: 
B
1
45+10
50+10
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-5500-2 magnet
Fig.4-5: 
 
B
1
58+4
53+4
Dimensions and distances with BTL6-A-3800-2 magnet
Fig.4-6: 
 
B
1
A
A
47+4
42+4
Dimensions and distances with BTL6-A-3801-2 magnet
Fig.4-7: 
1
65+2
B
A
A
41.5+2
4
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-4500-1 
electromagnet (24V/100mA)
The measuring range is offset by 4mm towards 
the transducer plug (see Figure 4-7).
Plug with 
LED
BTL6-A/C/E/G500-M _ _ _ _ -PF-S115
Micropulse Transducer in a Flat Profile Housing