SICK RFU62 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 (sensing
range of the reading and writing field)", page 19)
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Transponder used
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Environmental influences
2. Mount the device at the intended reading location and at a suitable distance from
the object with the transponder, then approximately align the device with the
object.
3. If required, mount the read-cycle 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 in actual operation.
5.2 Preparation for mounting
5.2.1 Installation requirements
Space requirements
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For the typical space requirements, see the:
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Dimensional drawing for the device variant see "Device view", page 18 and sens‐
ing range of the internal antenna see "Working range of the antenna (sensing
range of the reading and writing field)", page 19.
The device does not require any physical or visual contact with the transponders. It
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 opera‐
tion (e.g. approved region, ambient temperature range, ground potential),
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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 sunlight.
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To avoid reflection of the UHF waves and the resultant possibility of overreaches or
“holes” (destructive interferences) in the UHF field, try to ensure that there are no
metal surfaces located to the side of the device in the direction of the transpon‐
der.
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To avoid damping of the UHF field due to absorption, do not allow any electrically
conductive material such as liquids (water) or persons to come between the device
and the transponder
Mounting
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The device must be mounted using all of the blind tapped holes of the selected
thread size provided.
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Mount the device in a shock and vibration insulated manner.
MOUNTING
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