Datasheet
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Inductive positioning system PMI80-F90-IE8-V15
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Release date: 2012-05-30 16:55 Date of issue: 2012-05-30 191137_eng.xml
- Press the corresponding push button for at least two seconds.
The associated switching state LED starts flashing to indicate that the sensor is now in “teach mode”.
- Press the button again to confirm the relevant switching point.
The switching state LED then lights up constantly as long as the damping element is not moved.
The switching point is now taught in and the associated switching point changes to an active state within an actuator adjustment range of ± 1 mm around the taught 
switching point.
• Damping element
The linear position measurement system is adapted perfectly to the geometry of the damping elements offered in our 
product range. 
• Installation and operation
Instructions on installation
- Flush installation is possible
- to extend the measuring range, units from the -F90 linear position measurement system can be connected in series (both 
behind and adjacent to one another) without a minimum distance.
- The minimum distance between the measuring field (framed area on the sensor front) and mounting base or mounting el-
ements on the damping element must be 3 mm.
• Operating information
The specified measurement accuracy is achieved with an actuator distance of 1 to 3 mm.
If the damping element leaves the measuring area (illustration below):
- the last valid value is retained at the voltage output (PMI…-F90-IU-V1 only) until the damping element enters the valid area again.
- the last valid value is retained for 0.5 seconds at the current output (all types). The output then switches to a fault current of 3.6 mA until the damping element 
enters the valid area again.
- the switching amplifiers set to basic state after 0.5 seconds ("normally open").
• Defining the measuring range / measured position
The measured position of the damping element (actuator) is based on half of the width (center of the actuator). The measuring range starts and finishes when half 
the width of the actuator covers the measurement field marked on the sensor when the actuator makes a longitudinal movement (see left illustration above).
• Accessories
Straight cable: V1-G-2M-PVC (4-wire)
V15-G-2M-PVC (5-wire)
Angled cable: V1-W-2M-PVC (4-wire)
V15-W-2M-PVC (5-wire)
If the switching point is not confirmed within 80 seconds, the sensor exits “teach mode” and 
continues operation with the previous values.
When using other damping elements, always make 
sure that the active surface of the damping element 
has a width of exactly 8 mm and covers the entire width 
of the sensor.
Damping elements Mounting bracket
BT-F90-W MH-F90
Note
≥ 4
8
≥ 18
Note
3
Screw head
3
start of measuring range measured position end of measuring range
labeled measuring area
motion direction of actuator
width w of actuator
w/2
actuator



