Bosch Rexroth AG, RE 95156/12.2015
8PR4 series 10 | BODAS Pressure sensor
Safety instructions
Safety instructions
General instructions
▶ Before finalizing your design, request a binding installation
or offer drawing.
▶ The proposed circuits do not imply any technical liability
for the system on the part of Bosch Rexroth.
▶ It is not permissible to open the sensor or to modify or
repair the sensor. Modifications or repairs to the wiring
could result in dangerous malfunctions.
▶ Only allow pressure measurement devices to be
installed by trained and specialist personnel who are
authorized by the system owner.
▶ Connections must only be opened while in a
depressurized state!
▶ System developments, installation and commissioning of
electronic systems for controlling hydraulic drives must
only be carried out by trained and experienced
specialists who are sufficiently familiar with both the
components used and with the complete system.
▶ While commissioning the sensor, the machine may pose
unforeseen dangers. Before commissioning the system,
you must therefore ensure that the vehicle and the
hydraulic system are in a safe condition.
▶ Make sure that nobody is in the machine’s danger zone.
▶ No defective or incorrectly functioning components may
be used. If the sensor should fail or demonstrate faulty
operation, it must be replaced.
▶ Residual measurement materials in unmounted pressure
measurement devices could endanger people, the
environment and equipment. Take appropriate
precautionary measures.
▶ In spite of taking great care in preparing this document,
all conceivable application cases could not be taken into
account. If information is lacking for your specific
application, please contact Bosch Rexroth.
Notes on the installation location and position
▶ Do not install the sensor close to parts that generate
considerable heat (e.g. exhaust).
▶ Lines are to be routed with sufficient distance from hot
or moving vehicle parts.
▶ A sufficiently large distance to radio systems must be
maintained.
▶ The connector of the
sensor
is to be unplugged during
electrical welding and painting operations.
▶ Electrostatic painting of the sensor is not allowed
(hazard: ESD damage).
▶ Cables/wires must be sealed individually to prevent
water from entering the device.
▶ Make sure, by appropriate installation of the sensor, that
no water is gathering the sensor measuring element.
This might result to a malfunction of the measuring
signal (freezing condition, in worst case: crack of
measuring element).
Notes on transport and storage
▶ Please inspect the device for any damages which may
have occurred during transport. If there are obvious
signs of damage, please immediately inform the trans-
port company and Bosch Rexroth.
▶ If it is dropped, the
sensor
must not be used any longer
as invisible damage could have a negative impact on
reliability.
Notes on wiring and circuitry
▶ Use twisted pair wires to connect the pressure sensor.
▶ Use short wires to avoid voltage drop along the lines
and choose wires with bigger gauge in case of longer
distances between the sensor and the electronic.
▶ We recommend to use shielded wire to increase the
signal quality. Connect the shield on one side, either to
the machine or the vehicle ground or to the electronic
via a short low resistance connection.
▶ The mating connector of the sensor must not be plugged
or unplugged, if the electrical system of the machine is
energized.
▶ The sensor lines are sensitive to radiation interference.
For this reason, the following measures should be taken
when operating the sensor:
– Sensor lines should be attached as far away as
possible from large electric machines.
– If the signal requirements are satisfied, it is possible
to extend the sensor cable.
▶ Lines from the
sensor
to the electronics must not be
routed close to other power-conducting lines in the
machine or vehicle.
▶ The wiring harness should be fixated mechanically in the
area in which the sensor is installed (spacing < 150mm).
The wiring harness should be fixated so that in-phase
excitation with the sensor occurs (e.g. at the sensor
mounting points).
▶ If possible, lines should be routed in the vehicle interior.
If the lines are routed outside the vehicle, make sure
that they are securely fixed.