1 About this documentation
Read this documentation completely, especially
ing with the product.
These instructions contain important information on the safe and appropriate as-
sembly, operation, and maintenance of the product and how to remedy simple
malfunctions yourself.
1.1 Documentation validity
This documentation applies to the ST6-SM distance measuring sensor.
This documentation is intended for:
System owners, system planning engineers, machine manufacturers, installers
1.2 Additional documentation
Observe the following related documents:
• Manufacturer's system documentation
1.3 Abbreviations used
This documentation uses the following abbreviations:
Abbreviation
Meaning
PELV
Protective Extra Low Voltage
PPE
Personal protective equipment
SELV
Safety Extra Low Voltage
WS
Wrench size
2 Safety
2.1 About this chapter
• Read this chapter and this documentation completely before working with
the product.
• Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
2.2 Intended use
Applications
• Non-contact detection of the piston stroke of pneumatic actuators with axi-
ally and diametrically magnetized permanent magnets.
• The product is intended for solely for professional use.
• The product is exclusively intended to be installed in an end product (a sys-
tem/machine) or to be assembled with other components to form an end
product.
Application area and location
• Industrial applications
• Industrial sector
• Indoor areas
INFO: If the product is to be used in a different area: Obtain an individual li-
cense from the manufacturer.
Notes
• Use only on AVENTICS actuators with T-slot.
2.3 Improper use
The product is not intended for use in explosive areas (explosion protection).
2.4 Obligations of the operator
• The owner must ensure that persons who assemble, operate, disassemble, or
maintain products must not consume any alcohol, drugs, or pharmaceuticals
that may affect their ability to respond.
• The owner must ensure that PPE is used. Observe all specifications for the
overall system.
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2.5 Personnel qualifications
Only personnel qualified for the tasks at hand are allowed to perform the activi-
ties described in this documentation. Depending on the activity, this requires ba-
sic knowledge in the following areas and knowledge of the relevant technical
concepts:
• Pneumatics
• Electrics
2.6 Hazards
2.6.1 Material damage
Damage due to too high mechanical loads
• Never twist or bend the product and add-on parts, or mount them when they
are under tension.
• Do not use the product as a handle or step.
• Do not position any objects on the product.
3 Scope of delivery
• 1x Sensor (see: order)
4 Transport and storage
4.1 Transporting the product
Hazards during transportation
• Proceed with caution and observe the information on the packaging when un-
loading and transporting the packaged product to the destination.
• Ensure that the product cannot fall down before the product is released from
the mountings.
• Take steps to avoid damage when lifting the product.
• Wear PPE.
4.2 Storing the product
Damage due to incorrect storage
Unfavorable storage conditions can result in corrosion and material deteriora-
tion.
• Only store the product in locations which are dry, cool, and prevent corrosion.
• Protect the product from direct sunlight and UV radiation.
• Keep the product in its packaging until the time of installation.
• Also observe any additional storage information on the product packaging.
4.3 Returning the product
• Before returning the product: Get in touch with our contact address. See back
cover.
• Observe the storage conditions until such time as you return the product.
5 Product description
5.1 Brief description
The product is intended for non-contact detection of the piston stroke of pneu-
matic actuators with axially magnetized permanent magnets. The product pro-
vides an output signal proportional to the cylinder stroke.
Target applications:
• Analog position measuring for short-stroke applications in systems without
IO-Link
• Position measuring for short-stroke applications in systems with IO-Link
• Detection of 8 positions via 8 switching points with IO-Link
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