Manual
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Control and display elements
6.7.  Electrical Data
Connections:         Linear Remote Sensor: 
Round cable 10 m
                 Rotating Remote Sensor: 
Round cable 2 m shielded (maximum 
extension 10 m)
Power supply:        (via the position controller Type 8791 or 
Type 8792/8793)
                 Linear Remote Sensor: 
24 V DC ± 10 % 
                 Rotating Remote Sensor: 
10 ... 30 V DC
Power consumption:    Linear Remote Sensor:  < 0.3 W
                Rotating Remote Sensor:  < 0.8 W
Protection class:      3 in accordance with VDE 0580
Communication:       via serial interface RS485 (included in the 
supply cable)
7.  CONTROL AND DISPLAY 
ELEMENTS
Special operation of this Remote Sensor is not necessary. The nec-
essary settings are made on the position controller Type 8791 or Type 
8792/8793 (see relevant chapter of the position controller operating 
instructions).
7.1.  Display Elements of the linear 
Remote Sensor
2 LEDs, which are also visible from outside through the transparent 
hood, display the sensor mode.
Status 
LED 1 
yellow
Status 
LED 2 
red
Display Remedial action
off off
No operating 
voltage
Check the power supply 
of position controller  
Type 8791,  
Type 8792/8793.
Check the cable con-
nection configuration.
flashing on
Sensor is operated 
outside the cov-
erage area.
Check adaption to drive; 
the puck on the switch 
spindle must not exceed 
the sensor surface.
flashing off
Sensor is in operation and sending position 
value
Tab. 1:  LED display elements; linear Remote Sensor
English
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