IFM VTV12A User manual

Operating instructions
Vibration transmitter
VTV12A
11417258/00 10/2021
GB

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►Instructions
Important note
Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference.
1 Safety instructions
• Please read the product description prior to set-up of the unit. Ensure that the
product is suitable for your application without any restrictions.
• The unit complies with the relevant regulations and EU directives.
• Improper or non-intended use may lead to malfunctions of the unit or to
unwanted effects in your application.
• That is why installation, electrical connection, set-up, operation and
maintenance of the unit must only be carried out by qualified personnel
authorised by the machine operator.
• Please adhere to the notes on safe use in hazardous areas: →operating
instructions (Ex protection related part) for vibration sensors according to the
EU directive 94/9/EC annex VIII (ATEX) group II, equipment category 3G / 3D.
• If no operating instructions (Ex protection related part) or EC declaration of
conformity is supplied with this product in the language of the EU user country,
these can be requested from your dealer (see delivery note) or manufacturer
(see cover sheet / back).
2 Functions and features
The vibration transmitter detects the vibration in the system (measured / evaluated
physical unit = vibration velocity). This is converted into an analogue signal at the
current output.

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3 Installation
►Mount only in a thick housing wall
(e.g. transport thread).
►Ensure that the signal direction is
correct.
►Ensure a safe vibration
transmission and allow no elastic
intermediate layers.
►Select either the ¼"-28 UNF / M8
(2) or the ¼"-28 UNF (3) threaded
adapter and insert into the unit (1).
Threaded adapters are supplied.
►Tighten using a 3 mm Allen key.
Tightening torque 8 Nm.
►Drill and tap a hole at the mounting
location:
- M8 hole / depth min. 10 mm for
threaded adapter ¼"-28 UNF/ M8.
- Or ¼"-UNF hole / depth min.
13 mm for threaded adapter
¼"-28 UNF.
►Tighten the unit with a tightening torque of 8 Nm.
4 Electrical connection
The unit must be connected by a qualified electrician. The national and
international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment must be
adhered to.
M12
4
12
3
L+
L
1
2
Pin 1: L+ (9.6...32 V DC)
Pin 2: 4...20 mA

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4.1 Measuring range
veff mm/s 0...25
Iout mA 4...20
Response delay s 0.5
Frequency range Hz 10...1000
5 Scale drawing
M12 x1
22
17
24,5
63,55
49,6
1/4''-28 UNF
22
4,5
14
2
1: Threaded adapter ¼"-28 UNF / M8
2: Threaded adapter ¼"-28 UNF
Tightening torque 8 Nm
6 Maintenance, repair, disposal
The operation of the unit is maintenance-free. It is not possible to repair the unit.
After use dispose of the unit in an environmentally friendly way in accordance with
the applicable national regulations.

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7 Technical data
Technical data and further information at www.ifm.com