4B TouchSwitch TS1V4HT Manual

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TS1V4HT & TS1V3HT
TouchSwitch™
US Patent # 6,731,219
Other Patents Pending
Installation and Set-Up

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Dear 4B Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase. 4B appreciates your business and is pleased you have chosen our
products to meet your needs.
Please read in its entirety and understand the literature accompanying the product before you place the
product into service. Please read the safety precautions carefully before operating the product. With each
product you purchase from 4B, there are some basic but important safety considerations you must follow to
be sure your purchase is permitted to perform its design function and operate properly and safely, giving you
many years of reliable service. Please read and understand the Customer Safety Responsibilities listed
below. Failure to follow this safety directive and the Operation Manuals and other material furnished or
referenced, may result in serious injury or death.
SAFETY NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
A. In order to maximize efficiency and safety, selecting the right equipment for each operation is vital.
The proper installation of the equipment, and regular maintenance and inspection is equally
important in continuing the proper operation and safety of the product. The proper installation and
maintenance of all our products is the responsibility of the user unless you have asked 4B to perform
these tasks.
B. All installation and wiring must be in accordance with Local and National Electrical Codes and other
standards applicable to your industry. (Please see the article “Hazard Monitoring Equipment
Selection, Installation and Maintenance” at www.go4b.com.) The installation of the wiring should be
undertaken by an experienced and qualified professional electrician. Failure to correctly wire any
product and/or machinery can result in the product or machine failing to operate as intended, and
can defeat its design function.
C. Periodic inspection by a qualified person will help assure your 4B product is performing properly. 4B
recommends a documented inspection at least annually and more frequently under high use
conditions.
D. Please see the last page of this manual for all warranty information regarding this product.
CUSTOMER SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. READ ALL LITERATURE PROVIDED WITH YOUR PRODUCT
Please read all user, instruction and safety manuals to ensure that you understand your product operation
and are able to safely and effectively use this product.
2. YOU BEST UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS
Every customer and operation is unique, and only you best know the specific needs and capabilities of your
operation. Please call the 24-hour hotline at 309-698-5611 for assistance with any questions about the
performance of products purchased from 4B. 4B is happy to discuss product performance with you at any
time.
3. SELECT A QUALIFIED AND COMPETENT INSTALLER

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Correct installation of the product is important for safety and performance. If you have not asked 4B to
perform the installation of the unit on your behalf, it is critical for the safety of your operation and those who
may perform work on your operation that you select a qualified and competent electrical installer to undertake
the installation. The product must be installed properly to perform its designed functions. The installer should
be qualified, trained, and competent to perform the installation in accordance with Local and National
Electrical Codes, all relevant OSHA Regulations, as well as any of your own standards and preventive
maintenance requirements, and other product installation information supplied with the product. You should
be prepared to provide the installer with all necessary installation information to assist in the installation.
4. ESTABLISH AND FOLLOW A REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE FOR
YOUR 4B PRODUCTS
You should develop a proper maintenance and inspection program to confirm that your system is in good
working order at all times. You will be in the best position to determine the appropriate frequency for
inspection. Many different factors known to the user will assist you in deciding the frequency of inspection.
These factors may include but are not limited to weather conditions; construction work at the facility; hours of
operation; animal or insect infestation; and the real-world experience of knowing how your employees
perform their jobs. The personnel or person you select to install, operate, maintain, inspect or perform any
work whatsoever, should be trained and qualified to perform these important functions. Complete and
accurate records of the maintenance and inspection process should be created and retained by you at all
times.
5. RETAIN AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL FOR 4B’S SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE
AND INSPECTION RECOMMENDATIONS
As all operations are different, please understand that your specific operation may require additional
adjustments in the maintenance and inspection process essential to permit the monitoring device to perform
its intended function. Retain the Operation Manual and other important maintenance and service documents
provided by 4B and have them readily available for people servicing your 4B equipment. Should you have
any questions, please call the 4B location who supplied the product or the 24-hour hotline number in the USA
-309-698-5611.
6. SERVICE REQUEST AND ONLINE PRODUCT REGISTRATION
If you have questions or comments about the operation of your unit or require the unit to be serviced please
contact the 4B location who supplied the product or send your request via fax [phone]), email (4b-
[email protected]), or call us via our 24-hour hotline number in the USA - 309-698-5611. Please have
available product part numbers, serial numbers, and approximate date of installation. In order to assist you,
after the product has been placed into service, complete the Online Product Registration section which is
accessed via our website www.go4b.com

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TouchSwitch™ Installation and Set-Up
Introduction:
The TouchSwitch™ from 4B is an electronic limit switch with no moving parts. When a belt misaligns or a
pulley moves over and contacts the sensor, the built in solid-state electronic circuitry detects the lateral force
of the belt or pulley and activates a voltage free relay contact. This relay contact is used to immediately
alarm and shutdown the machine. The face of the sensor is made from hardened and annealed stainless steel,
so that there is no wear when a belt contacts it. The sensor is not affected by dust or material build up and
will still work when completely covered by material. Sensors are normally installed in pairs on opposite
sides of the machine. Usually a pair of sensors at each pulley is used, but additional pairs can be installed as
required. An external test knob allows for quick and simple sensor / system testing.
Installation:
Warning: Always lock-out and tag-out the machine prior to installation and set-up.
Mark a location on the outside of the machines casing where the misaligned belt or pulley would contact the
center of the stainless steel sensing face. At this location drill a 55mm diameter hole through the machines
casing. With the sensor centred on this hole and the conduit entry pointing down, mark the four fixing holes
(equally spaced on 73.7mm diameter). Ensure that the rubber gasket is in place and mount the sensor using
screws, bolts or studs. (If required, use the additional plastic spacers provided to reduce the distance that the
sensor face protrudes into the casing). If the casing material allows, mounting holes can be drilled and
tapped for M5 screws, allowing sensor installation and removal from the outside. However, make sure that
the mounting screws do not protrude through the machine casing where they could come in contact with the
belt.
Specification:
Earth Bonding
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Please note the bare metal around one of the four mounting holes is to provide a
guaranteed earth connection to the elevators casing.

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Supply Voltage: 12 vdc (TS1V3HT) 24 vdc (TS1V4HT)
Power Consumption: 60mA 50mA
Indication: Red LED indicates when powered up and relay is energized.
Adjustment: Force Sensitivity is factory set to 8 lb (3.6 Kg) approx.
Output: Voltage free changeover relay contact rated at 5A 250vac
Non-inductive.
Body Construction: Pressed seamless steel, powder coated.
Face Construction: Hardened and annealed stainless steel.
Conduit Entry: ½” NPT
Cable Length: 9ft (3M)
Conductors: 6 at 22awg (see “wiring” below)
Weight: 3 lb (1.36 Kg)
Protection: NEMA 4X, IP 66
Dimensions: 3.5” Diameter x 1.75” Deep (see diagram above)
Wiring:
All Wiring Must Be In Accordance With Local And National Electrical Codes And
Should Be Undertaken By An Experienced And Professional, Qualified Electrician.
Mount a suitable junction box within 3m of the sensor, and using a suitable conduit to
protect the cables, make the necessary wiring connections inside this junction box. A 3m
long PVC coated cable connected to the sensor contains the following 22 AWG wires:
Red +12 vdc (TS1V3HT) +24 vdc (TS1V4HT)
Black 0 vdc
Green Ground
White Relay Common Connection
Blue Relay Contact, N.O.
Orange Relay Contact, N.C.
Note: The TouchSwitch contains a non repairable 160mA fuse.
Note: The relay contact is energized when power is supplied to the sensor and de-energizes when the sensor
detects the belt or pulley. Relay contact closed between White and Blue when unit is powered and Led is on
“Red” LED on: indicates power and relay energized.
“Red” LED off: indicates relay de-energized and/or no power.
WARNINGS
TouchSwitch Wiring is Low Voltage DC
Use shielded cable and keep separate from high voltage cables
Never run TouchSwitch cables in the same conduit as 3-phase motor cables
Never weld near or around the TouchSwitch
Track belts and commission plant prior to installing Touchswitches.

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Set-up and Test:
Observe that the red LED on the sensor housing is on and the belt or pulley is not touching
the sensor. Slowly turn the test knob clockwise by hand, until the LED goes out. Check
that alarms and shutdowns work as expected. Turn the test knob back to its original
position. Observe that the LED is now on.
Periodically test the sensor and system, and visually inspect the contact surface of the
sensor.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
1. EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY
ALL PRODUCTS SOLD ARE WARRANTED BY THE COMPANY (4B COMPONENTS LIMITED, (4B)
BRAIME ELEVATOR COMPONENTS LIMITED, AND (4B) S.E.T.E.M. Sarl) HEREIN AFTER REFERRED
TO AS 4B TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP OR MATERIALS
UNDER NORMAL USE FOR ONE (1) YEAR AFTER DATE OF PURCHASE FROM 4B. ANY PRODUCT
DETERMINED BY 4B AT ITS SOLE DISCRETION TO BE DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP
AND RETURNED TO A 4B BRANCH OR AUTHORIZED SERVICE LOCATION, AS 4B DESIGNATES,
SHIPPING COSTS PREPAID, WILL BE, AS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY, REPAIRED OR REPLACED AT
4B’S OPTION.
2. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
NO WARRANTY OR AFFIRMATION OF FACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH
IN THE EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ABOVE IS MADE OR AUTHORIZED
BY 4B. 4B SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECT CLAIMS THAT ARE DUE
TO PRODUCT MISUSE, ABUSE OR MISAPPLICATIONS, AS AUTHORIZED BY LAW, 4B SPECIFICALLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES THAT THE PRODUCT IS FIT OR MERCHANTABLE FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
3. NO WARRANTY “BY SAMPLE OR EXAMPLE”
ALTHOUGH 4B HAS USED REASONABLE EFFORTS TO ACCURATELY ILLUSTRATE AND DESCRIBE
THE PRODUCTS IN ITS CATALOGS, LITERATURE, AND WEBSITES, SUCH ILLUSTRATIONS AND
DESCRIPTIONS ARE FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND DO NOT
EXPRESS OR IMPLY A WARRANTY AFFIRMATION OF FACT, OF ANY KIND OR A WARRANTY OR
AFFIRMATION OF FACT THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL CONFORM TO THEIR RESPECTIVE
ILLUSTRATIONS OR DESCRIPTIONS. 4B EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OR
AFFIRMATION OF FACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH IN THE EXCLUSIVE
WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ABOVE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
4. LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, OR FOR LOSS OF PROFIT WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, IS EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMED.

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Document Revision Date revised
Revisions made
1 August 2013 Revision 1 released
2 June 2014 Updated fixing hole centre info in installation