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4.1  Minimum distance to fixed obstacles
During installation, make sure that there is a minimum 
distance between the BTL housing and fixed obstacles, 
such as protective covers. The required distance is 
specified in EN 60079-14 and depends on the applied gas 
group.
Fig. 4-1:  Minimum distance
4.2  Application1: outside zone0
(with magnet in accordance with Section 12.2)
4.2.1  Installation guidelines
Non-magnetizable material
Fig. 4-2: 
≥ Ø13
Magnet
Installation in non-magnetizable material
Magnetizable material
If using magnetizable material, the BTL must be protected 
against magnetic interference through suitable measures 
(e.g. spacer ring made of non-magnetizable material, a 
suitable distance from strong external magnetic fields).
15
8
Spacer ring made of non-magnetizable 
material
Magnet
≥ Ø13
15
8
Spacer ring made of non-magnetizable 
material
Magnet
Fig. 4-3:  Installation in magnetizable material
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Installation and connection
4.2.2  Preparing for installation
Installation note: We recommend using non-
magnetizable material to mount the BTL and magnet.
Horizontal assembly: For horizontal assembly with 
nominal lengths > 500 mm, support the rod and tighten it 
at the end if necessary.
Hydraulic cylinder: If installed in a hydraulic cylinder, 
ensure that the minimum value of 13 mm for the bore 
diameter of the support piston is complied with.
Fitting bore: The mounting surface of the BTL must make 
full contact with the supporting surface. A suitable O-ring 
must completely seal the bore, i.e. the countersink for the 
O-ring must be produced according to Fig. 4-4.
Fig. 4-4: 
Fitting bore
Bevel for O-ring 15.4x2.1
Fitting bore for installing the BTL with O-ring
Magnet: Various magnets are available for the BTL (see 
Accessories on page 28).
BTL7-A/C/E/G5_ _-M_ _ _ _-J-DEXC-TA12
Magnetostrictive Linear Position Sensor – Rod Style
Type of protection “db” and “ta”
Flameproof enclosure