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Teach-in
NOTICE
Interference in function
Teach-in while the system is running may result in 
malfunctions.
 ► Stop the system before performing teach-in.
Displayed values (example)
At 0 to 10 V At 4 to 20 mA
Initial situation:
–  BTL with magnet within measuring range
5.39 V 9.15 mA
1. Activate buttons
 ► Activate any button for at least 3s.
> 3 s
b
a
5.39 V 9.15 mA
 ► Release buttons.
< 1 s
 ► Simultaneously (within 1s) activate 
 and 
 for at 
least 3s.
> 3 s
b
 ⇒ Output indicates error value.
10.50 V 3.60 mA
 ⇒ Buttons are activated.
If an error or an interruption occurs while 
activating the buttons, allow a wait time of 12s 
before retrying.
2. Select teach-in
 ► Activate 
 for at least 2s.
> 2s
 ⇒ Indication for “Teach-in” is displayed.
4.00 V 12.00 mA
 ► Release 
.
 ⇒ Current position value is displayed.
5.39 V 9.15 mA
3. Set null point
 ► Bring magnet to the new null point.
 
1.04 V 4.82 mA
 ► Activate 
 for at least 2s.
> 2s  
0.00 V 4.00 mA
 ⇒ The new null point is set.
0.00 V 4.00 mA
4. Set end point
 ► Bring magnet to the new end point.
9.89 V 19.13 mA
 ► Activate 
 for at least 2s.
> 2s  
10.00 V 20.00 mA
 ⇒ The new end point is set.
10.00 V 20.00 mA
5. Exit teach-in and deactivate buttons
 ► Simultaneously activate 
 and 
 for at least 6 s.
> 6s  
 ⇒ Output indicates error value.
10.50 V 3.60 mA
 ► Briefly activate 
 or 
 (< 1 s).
< 1s  
 ⇒ Buttons are deactivated.
 
 ⇒ Current position value is displayed.
10.00 V 20.00 mA
La programming input = blue button = 
Lb programming input = gray button = 
a
b
b
BTL7-A/C/E/G5_ _-M_ _ _ _-J-DEXC-TA12
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style
Type of protection “db” and “ta”
Flameproof enclosure