5.2.2 Mounting the FlexFix bracket
Overview
In t
he FlexFix bracket, the sender and receiver can be rotated ±15° around their
longitudinal axis.
2 FlexFix brackets are used to mount the sender and receiver.
Important information
NOTICE
T
he housing of the safety light curtain can become scratched if the screw heads
protrude when the FlexFix brackets are mounted on the back.
This can be avoided by taking one of the following measures:
b
Use flat-head screws with washers.
b
If using cylinder head screws, use 2 screws per bracket and no washers.
NOTE
The FlexFix mounting kit (part number 2073543) contains 2 FlexFix brackets, one
alignment tool, and the required screws, sliding nuts, and washers.
Further topics
•
"Br
ackets", page 64
5.2.2.1 Mounting the FlexFix bracket on a machine or profile frame
Important information
NOTE
W
hen selecting the screw length, the wall thickness of the FlexFix bracket must be
taken into account.
Mounting type
T
able 4: Lateral and rear mounting with the FlexFix bracket
Mounting
me
thod
Description
On the side With the M5 screw through the FlexFix bracket on the machine or profile
fr
ame. A screw nut or threaded hole is required on the machine or profile
frame (1).
With the M5 screw through the FlexFix bracket on the profile frame. 2 sliding
nut
s are required on the profile frame (2).
On the back With the M5 screw through the FlexFix bracket on the machine or profile
fr
ame. A screw nut or threaded hole is required on the machine or profile
frame (3).
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