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  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 Figures4-5 to4-9).
–  Maintain the following values for distance B between 
the magnet and transducer and for center offsetC (see 
Figures4-5 to4-9):
Type of magnet DistanceB
1)
OffsetC
BTL5-P-3800-2 0.1 to 4mm ±2mm
BTL5-P-5500-2 5 to 15mm ±15mm
BTL5-P-4500-1 0.1 to 2mm ±2mm
BTL6-A-3800-2 4 to 8mm
2)
±2mm
BTL6-A-3801-2 4 to 8mm
2)
±2mm
1) 
The selected distance should stay constant over the entire measuring 
length.
2)
 For optimum measurement results, a distanceB of 6 to 8 mm is 
recommended.
Tab. 4-2:  Distance and offset for floating magnets
Fig. 4-5: 
B
50+4
A
A
55+4
1
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-3800-2 magnet
Fig. 4-6: 
B
1
61+10
66+10
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-5500-2 magnet
Fig. 4-7: 
B
A
A
1
74+4
69+4
Dimensions and distances with BTL6-A-3800-2 magnet
Fig. 4-8: 
B
A
A
1
63+4
58+4
Dimensions and distances with BTL6-A-3801-2 magnet
Fig. 4-9: 
B
A
A
4
1
81+2
57.5+2
Dimensions and distances with BTL5-P-4500-1 
electromagnet (24V/100mA)
The measuring range is offset by 4mm towards 
the BTL plug (see Figure 4-9).
Plug with 
LED
BTL7-V50T-M ____ -P-C003
Micropulse Transducer in a Profile Housing