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4.2.4. Triaxial mount
This mounting mode is dedicated to triaxial sensors. It helps to
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Description
ACA1029000
Specific fastening for triaxial sensors (washer and stud)
Ensure a flat surface: remove paint layers. Step 1.
NOTE: if you use a spot facing tool be sure to not exceed 2 mm depth [0.078 inch]. Step 2.
Create a flat surface on the machine using a 1.25” spot facing tool with a drill bit for
an M8 tap
Do not exceed XX mm depth.
Drill a hole (Ø6.8 mm and XXmm depth [Ø 0.28 in – XX in) Step 3.
Thread the hole with M8 tap Step 4.
Screw special M8 stud in the machine Step 5.
Thread the washer on the stud. This washer is necessary to adapt the 1.25’’ Step 6.
spotface depth and diameter to the sensor design.
Screw the sensor on the M6 side of the stud until contact without tightening it. Step 7.
Identify orientation of the triaxial sensor axis. Step 8.
Turn the washer to adjust the axis orientation in the chosen direction Step 9.
Use the dedicated tool for orientation if the dedicated tube wrench is also used.
Screw the sensor on the stud and tighten at 5 - 7 Nm [44 - 62 inch-lb] using the Step 10.
dedicated tube wrench and your handgrip.
NOTE: for a better contact a film of grease/oil can be applied between mounting
surfaces (note the oil/grease must be compatible with the temperature of
the measurement point).
CAUTION: If you use a 44 wrench or an adjustable wrench be careful to observe
the indicated torque range.
Fill in the installation report with sensor information (S/N, type, location, Step 11.
orientation…)
Figure 29 : specific fastening for triaxial sensors