Kistler 9317C - Important Notes; For Your Safety

Triaxial load cell Type 93x7C
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1. Introduction
Please take the time to thoroughly read this instruction
manual. It will help you with the installation, maintenance,
and use of this product.
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liability if this instruction manual is not followed or
products other than those listed under Accessories are
used.
Kistler offers a wide range of products for use in measuring
technology:
 Piezoelectric sensors for measuring force, torque, strain,
pressure, acceleration, shock, vibration and acoustic-
emission
 Strain gage sensor systems for measuring force and
moment
 Piezoresistive pressure sensors and transmitters
 Signal conditioners, indicators and calibrators
 Electronic control and monitoring systems as well as
software for specific measurement applications
 Data transmission modules (telemetry)
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Important notes
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2. Important notes
It is essential for you to study the following information,
compliance with which is for your personal safety during
the work and will ensure long, fault-free operation of the
instrument.
2.1 For your safety
 This instrument has been thoroughly tested and has left
the factory in a perfectly safe condition. In order to
maintain this condition and to ensure hazard-free oper-
ation, the user must comply with the information and
warning notes contained in this instruction manual.
 The sensor must be installed, operated and maintained
only by persons who are familiar with the instrument
and are adequately qualified for the work concerned.
 If it is accepted that safe operation is no longer possible,
the instrument must be shut off and made safe against
accidental start-up.
It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer
possible when the product
 shows visible signs of damage,
 has been overloaded,
 is no longer operating,
 has been in lengthy storage under unsuitable
conditions and
 has been subjected to rough transport conditions.
Mount the load cell in position as described. Details can
be found in Section 4.2 "Mounting of triaxial load cell".
Secure all parts mounted on the force transducer
according to anticipated forces!