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IMR-CP
Sensors Strip centre position sensing

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Application/functional description
Function: Sensing of the centre position of strip and metal foil
Mechanical design: Coils encapsulated in sheathing tubes
Connection: Plug type connector
Weight: depending on version

Application:
The IMR inductive sensing system has been developed for strip centre sensing systems in the wet area of strip pickling lines and in other
aggressive environments.
The IMR inductive sensing system is:
• maintenance-free
• suitable for use in the presence of acid fumes and liquids.
• The centre sensing accuracy is ± 5 mm.
Strip position sensing is based on the inductive sensing principle which EMG has applied for many years and which uses the electrical
conductibility of the material surfaces subject to sensing. For this reason, the measurement is not affected by electrostatic interference in the
surrounding area. In addition, the following variables have no effect on the measuring result:
• water steam and metallic vapour
• dust accumulation
• metallic particles such as scale or steel dust
• operator's approach to the sensing device.

Function description:
Differently from the compact inductive BMI2-CP measuring frame with integral coils, the IMR system comprises four individual coils which are
inserted in sheathing tubes above and below the strip. Two coils in tubes act as the transmitting coils and the other two units are the receiving
coils. The coils must be installed in such a way that each transmitter is in a position opposite to the corresponding receiver, the active sensing
surfaces are directed towards the strip and the sensor measuring ranges “M” of the coils are symmetrical to the axis of the line. The smallest and
largest strip widths must not exceed the sensor measuring ranges “M”.
The IMR coils are encapsulated and surrounded by a stainless steel tube which is open towards the strip. For positioning the coils within the
sheathing tubes, the coils are provided with a handle on the end to which a connector plug is fitted. The handle has a hole Ø 20 mm for
accommodating a positioning pin. The 'X' dimension of the drill hole in the handle should be specified in the order.
The cables supplied with the sensing system are provided at one end with a connector plug. Various cable lengths are available for different
sensor measuring ranges. In order to line up electrically the two emitter coils and the two receiver coils must be equipped with cables of the same
length (do not shorten cables!). The cables may be passed to the opposite side of the line using the free tube segment on the coil lower side.
The sheathing tubes should be made from fluid-resistant non-metallic material. In practice, tubes made from PTFE or ceramics with an inside
diameter of 150 mm have proved to be suitable. In order to prevent extraneous interference with the sensing system by metallic deflectors or
other metallic components, the tubes should be located a minimum distance of 275 mm from the centre line of the sensing system.
Typical strip widths in strip processing lines require four different types of coils. This sensing system is suitable for use on all types of metallic strip
and foil.

Document No.: DB_IMR-CP_00_en File name: EMGDES-00003053.DOC Designation: Kurzdatenblatt

 Technical data

Type IM 300.002 IM 500.002 IM 800.002 IM 140/740.002 *

Measuring range 300 mm 500 mm 800 mm 250 ... 700 mm

Min. strip width 350 mm 350 mm 350 mm -

Permitted change in width 550 mm 950 mm 1550 mm -

Measuring accuracy ± 5 mm if the measuring system is symmetrically arranged

Reproducibility < ±0.5 mm

Space between active sensing surfaces 300 mm

Coil temperature - 10 ... + 80 °C (lead air flow >+ 80 °C through the sheath tubes)

Protection type IP 65

Cable length 3 … 15 m 3 … 12 m 3…8m 3 … 15 m

* instead of four individual coils one compact unit in each sheathing tube

Positioning in a sheathing tube with the help of the

positioning pin

Type code

IMR 800.002 / 400 4.0 m

IMR 800.002 400 4.0 m

Inductive strip centre sensing system installed in a tube

Measuring range in
mm
Handle length H in mm

Cable length in m

When ordering please specify dimension X mm!

The BMI 04.10 evaluation electronics are accommodated in an aluminium housing. Because of the limited cable length of the sensors, it must be
installed in the immediate vicinity of the sensing position. The maximum permissible ambient temperature of + 50 °C for the electronics must be
observed. If necessary, the sensing system must be installed in a cooled housing.

BMI 04.10 evaluation electronics

Power supply 110/230 V; 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 60 VA

Data exchange CANopen

Ambient temperature 50 °C

• maintenance-free
• suitable for use in the presence of acid fumes and liquids.

EMG Automation GmbH + 49 (0) 27 62 / 612 - 0 www.emg-automation.com

Industriestraße 1 + 49 (0) 27 32 / 612 - 384 [email protected]

57482 Wenden / Germany Group