SICK MAX Series

Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 6
1.1 Purpose of this document........................................................................ 6
1.2 Target audience........................................................................................ 6
1.3 Further information................................................................................... 6
1.4 Symbols and document conventions...................................................... 6
1.4.1 Warning levels and signal words............................................. 6
1.4.2 Information symbols................................................................ 6
2 Safety information............................................................................ 7
2.1 General notes............................................................................................ 7
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Purpose of the device.............................................................. 7
2.3 Responsibility of user............................................................................... 7
3 Product description........................................................................... 9
3.1 Device variants......................................................................................... 9
3.2 Product identification............................................................................... 9
3.3 Construction and function........................................................................ 10
4 Mounting............................................................................................. 12
4.1 Preparation before installing the encoder.............................................. 12
4.1.1 Installation cavity for the linear encoder................................ 12
4.1.2 Installation cavity for the piston and piston rod.................... 13
4.1.3 Insertion chamfer.................................................................... 14
4.1.4 Bore hole for the retaining screw............................................ 14
4.1.5 Bore hole for the electrical connection.................................. 15
4.1.6 Installation cavity for the position magnet............................. 17
4.2 Installing the position magnet................................................................. 17
4.3 Installing the encoder............................................................................... 18
4.3.1 Positioning the O-ring and support ring................................. 18
4.3.2 Insertion in the cylinder........................................................... 19
4.3.3 Installation with an M12 connector system........................... 20
4.3.4 Installation with a cable connector and cable gland............. 21
4.4 Install the retaining screw........................................................................ 22
4.5 Cylinder handling after encoder installation........................................... 22
4.5.1 Washing and drying the cylinder............................................. 22
4.5.2 Electrostatic painting of the cylinder...................................... 23
4.5.3 Mounting the cylinder on mobile hydraulic machines.......... 23
4.5.4 Electrical and electrostatic interference................................ 23
5 Electrical installation........................................................................ 25
5.1 Electrical connection................................................................................ 25
5.1.1 Connection diagram, pin assignment for 4-pin M12 male
connector................................................................................. 25
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8022793/ZXZ4/2018-07-24 | SICK O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | MAX
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