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___________________ Introduction ___________________ Description ___________________ Installing/mounting ___________________ Connection Speed sensors Milltronics RBSS ___________________ Service and maintenance ___________________ Technical data Operating Instructions ___________________ Dimension drawings ___________________ Certificates and support 07/2018 A5E45419003-AA...
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Note the following: WARNING Siemens products may only be used for the applications described in the catalog and in the relevant technical documentation. If products and components from other manufacturers are used, these must be recommended or approved by Siemens. Proper transport, storage, installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance are required to ensure that the products operate safely and without any problems.
• The RBSS is to be used only in the manner outlined in this instruction manual. • This product is intended for use in industrial areas. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference to several frequency based communications. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
Description Milltronics RBSS overview The Milltronics RBSS is a high-resolution, wheel-driven return belt speed sensor that provides speed input to an integrator when used on a belt scale system. The RBSS has a toothed gear, wheel, and trailing arm assembly, that rides along the return belt.
Device without mounting bracket The standard RBSS mounting attaches to the conveyor stringers via a customer-supplied 1 inch cross bar, cut and fastened to the stringers. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
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3.2 Device without mounting bracket ① ② ③ Return belt travel Belt Stringer ④ ⑤ ⑥ RBSS Cable Washers, 2 places (by customer) ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ 24 mm (1 inch) dia. Stringer Wheel cross bar (by customer) Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
9. Run the belt to check that the wheel is riding straight on the belt and is not pulling to either side. If necessary, break one weld and pivot the entire assembly until the wheel runs true. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
3. Position the RBSS between the bracket arms, and insert pin. Insert pin clip into pin. 4. Run the belt to check that the wheel is riding straight on the belt and is not pulling to either side. If necessary, reposition the bracket until the wheel runs true. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
RBSS CE RBSS Integrator Excitation White Signal Black Common RBSS IS RBSS IS IS Switch Isolator Terminal Integrator Brown Blue Speed signal input - excitation of load cells Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
Please note the following: ● The user is responsible for all changes and repairs made to the device. ● All new components must be provided by Siemens Milltronics Process Instruments Inc. ● Restrict repair to faulty components only.
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● 1 - hex head bolt M12 x 1.75, 120 mm long ● 1 - locking nut M12 x 1.75 Note Spare parts kit 7MH7723-1FX contains parts for both Case 1 and Case 2. Extra M12 washers and stepped washers are provided. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
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- Required of housing is impe- rial 4 x 3/16 inch square tubing - Not required if housing is metric 100 x 100 x 5 mm square tub- Case 1 Case 2 Torque to 34 Nm (25 ft/lb) Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
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Service and maintenance 5.3 Wheel and bearing repair Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
Sensor wheel 127 mm (5 inch) diameter, polyurethane tread Approvals RBSS CE RBSS IS Uses CE, ATEX and CSA approved Pepperl + Fuchs Proximity Switch and IS Switch Isolator (See Switch and Isolator Approvals below.) Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
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Class I, Div. 1, Groups A, B, C, and D – Class II, Div. 1, Groups E, F, and G – Class III • Based on the ATEX rating of the NAMUR slotted sensor and CSA approvals. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
⑤ Sensor 60 tooth gear Cable for RBSS IS is 2 m (6.5 ft). Dimension equals 102 mm (4 inch) if manufactured in Canada. Dimension equals 51 mm (2 inch) if manufactured in Canada. Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
Dimension drawings 7.2 Mounting bracket Mounting bracket Dimensions in mm (inch) ① 114 (4.5 inch) ref. ② ø 11 mm (0.44 inch), 2 places ③ ø 25 mm (1 inch) through both sides Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...
In addition to our documentation, Siemens provides a comprehensive support solution at: ● Service and support (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support) Personal contact If you have additional questions about the device, please contact your Siemens personal contact at: ● Partner (http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner) To find the personal contact for your product, go to "All Products and Branches" and select "Products &...
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Certificates and support A.2 Technical support Milltronics RBSS Operating Instructions, 07/2018, A5E45419003-AA...