Bimba IntelliSens - Manual (Page 55)

IntelliSense ® Manual
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Hardware
IntelliSense ® Pressure / Temperature Sensor
Q: Does the location of the sensors matter in relation to the actuators pressure ports? (Does Sensor 1 have
to go with the extend port? Does Sensor 2 have to go with the retract port?)
A: Yes. While the sensors themselves are interchangeable, when installed the sensor connected to the “Sensor 1”
connection of the IntelliSense
® SIM unit needs to be installed in-line with the end cap port (extend). Conversely, the
sensor connected to the “Sensor 2” connection of the IntelliSense ® SIM unit needs to be installed in-line with the rod
guide port (retract).
Q: How far away from the actuator can I install the IntelliSense ® sensors?
A: The recommended installation distance for the IntelliSense ® sensor and tee fitting is 2 - 6 inches away from either
port.
Q: What port sizes are offered?
A: The sensor port is 10-32. It is not recommended to mount the sensor directly to a cylinder. Bimba offers sensor
fittings designed for 5/32” (4mm), 1/4”, 6mm, 5/16” (8mm), 3/8”, and 10mm OD Tubing. More information regarding
dimensions and part numbers can be found at bimba.com.
Q: Are shielded cables required?
A: Shielded cables are not required for an IntelliSense
® installation. Shielded cables are recommended to prevent
unwanted signal interference. Bimba offers shielded cables in lengths of 2 and 5 meters. Part numbers for these
cables can be found at
bimba.com/smarter . Information on the pin configuration of the cable can be found in the
IntelliSense ® User’s Manual which can be downloaded from bimba.com.
Q: What is the IP rating of the IntelliSense ® hardware?
A: The IntelliSense ® sensing unit are rated IP69K. The IntelliSense ® SIM module is rated IP50. The Data Gateway has
no rating.
Q: What is the standard BOM of part needed to set up a basic IntelliSense ® system?
A: Bimba offers three kit options for IntelliSense ® . These kits give users flexibility when it comes to upgrading their
installation based on functional needs. Kit information can be found in the IntelliSense ® Catalog.
Q: What is the warranty on IntelliSense ® ?
A: The IntelliSense ® system comes with a one year hardware warranty.
Q: Are the sensors wash-down compatible?
A: The IntelliSense
® sensor units are wash-down compatible with an IP69K rating. The sensors would need to be
connected using wash-down rated cables supplied from a 3 rd party.
Q: What are the temperature ratings on the sensors?
A: The IntelliSense
® sensors have an operating range of -40° F (-40° C) to 176° F (80° C).
Q: Can IntelliSense ® be used to monitor temperature parameters?
A: Temperature values can be tracked using the MODBUS RTU holding registers of the IntelliSense ® SIM. These
values are updated at a 1 second refresh rate.
Q: What is the maximum cable distance from sensor to SIM?
A: The recommend sensor maximum cable distance is 100 meters [325’].