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Chapter 2: installing the ldt, Installing the ldt to a mounting bracket – AMETEK 953 VMAX LDT User Manual

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If a mounting bracket or other part is used that is

made of ferromagnetic material (a material readily

magnetized), it should be placed no closer than 0.25"

from the LDT's rod end to minimize the effects of

magnetic flux distortion. This can cause an inaccurate

measurement of the magnet position.

Non-ferrous materials, such as brass, copper,

aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel, or plastics,

can be in direct contact with the magnet assembly and

rod end without producing any adverse results.

2.1: Installing the LDT to a

Mounting Bracket

Parts discussed in this section can be found in Figures

1-1 and 2-1.

1. Unscrew the LDT’s jam nut from the threads

protruding from the hex mounting base.

2. Insert the LDT’s rod end into the mounting

bracket’s hole. The mounting bracket may contain

a 3/4-16 UNF-2B or metric M18 x 1.5 threaded

hole. In this case, screw the LDT into this hole

using the threads protruding from the hex

mounting base.

3. Once the LDT is in place, screw the jam nut

back onto the threads of the hex mounting base.

Use the 1.75" hex mounting base on the head

assembly to tighten the LDT to the bracket.

WARNING: Do not use the blue

aluminum cover of the head assembly

to tighten the LDT within the bracket

(see Figure 2-1). This may damage the LDT

and will void your warranty. To tighten the

LDT within the bracket, use the 1.75" hex

mounting base on the head assembly.

If the length of the LDT’s rod end is less than 30”, skip

to the sub-section: Mounting the Magnet Assembly.

Installing Support Brackets

It is recommended that a support bracket be used

Chapter 2: Installing the LDT

with LDTs having a rod 30”-71” in length. Supporting

the end of the rod will minimize operational errors and

protect against damage due to shock and vibration.

If the length of the LDT’s rod is 72” or longer, it is

recommended that additional support brackets be

used. These additional support brackets must be made

of a non-ferrous material. Because these additional

support brackets will interfere with the magnet’s

movement, a special split-type magnet assembly must

be used. To order a split magnet (P/N SD0411200)

and support brackets (P/N SD0411100), contact the

factory at 800-635-0289.

To install a support bracket for a LDT having a rod 30”-

71” in length, perform step 4a. If the rod is longer than

71”, perform step 4b.

4a. If the support bracket is made of a ferromagnetic

material (material readily magnetized), install the

support bracket no closer than 0.25” from where

the LDT’s dead band ends and the area of stroke

begins. Continue to the sub-section: Mounting

the Magnet Assembly.

To install two or more support brackets for a LDT

having a rod 72" or longer in length, perform the

following steps:

4b. Install support brackets at increments of 48”

throughout the LDT’s rod. Support brackets

placed within the Null Zone and area of stroke or

closer than 0.25” to the beginning of these areas

must be made of a non-ferrous material.

Mounting the Magnet Assembly

Before mounting the magnet assembly, the following

should be considered:

• Ferromagnetic material should not be placed

closer than 0.25” from the LDT’s magnet assembly

or rod end. Failure to do so could cause erratic

operations.

• Minimal clearance between the LDT’s rod and

the magnet assembly through the full stroke is

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