SICK RFH5 Series

5 Mounting
5.1 Overview of mounting procedure
The procedure for mounting the device is divided into the following steps:
1. Select a suitable mounting location for the device.
The mounting location and position depend on the following factors:
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Identification task
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Working range of the device (see "Working range of the antenna", page 17)
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Transponder used
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Environmental influences
2. Mount the device at the intended point of use and temporarily align the device to
the object to the transponder. Make sure that there is a suitable distance to the
object in reference to the working range of the device.
3. If required, mount the trigger sensor for object-specific triggering.
After the electrical installation is complete and while adjusting the device parameters to
suit the application:
4. Finely align the device to the object and adjust it.
5. Test for successful reading and writing of the device in operational use of the
application.
5.2 Preparing for assembly
5.2.1 Mounting requirements
Space requirements
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For the typical space requirements, see the:
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Dimensional drawing of the device see "Device view", page 14 as well as
shape and extension of the HF field, see "Working range of the antenna",
page 17.
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To prevent mutual interference of adjacent devices, observe the recom‐
mended minimum distances between devices used simultaneously, see
"Installation notes", page 61.
The device does not require any physical or visual contact with the transponders. The
device does, however, need to be aligned with the reading space.
Environmental influences
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Comply with technical data, such as the permitted ambient conditions for oper‐
ation (e.g. ambient temperature range, ground potential), see "Technical data",
page 59.
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To prevent condensation, avoid exposing the device to rapid changes in tempera‐
ture.
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To prevent additional external heating of the device, protect the device against
direct and indirect sunlight.
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Avoid installation near possible high-frequency sources of interference such as
switched-mode power supplies, frequency inverters, converters or welding trans‐
formers.
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