Temposonics
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E-Series
Brief Instructions
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2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation
The position sensors must be used only in technically safe 
condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe  
operation, installation, connection and service, work may  
be performed only by qualified technical personnel. 
If danger of injury to persons or of damage to operating 
equipment is caused by sensor failure or malfunction,  
additional safety measures such as plausibility checks,  
limit switches, EMERGENCY STOP systems, protective  
devices etc. are required. In the event of trouble, shut  
down the sensor and protect it against accidental operation.
Safety instructions for commissioning
To maintain the sensor’s operability, it is mandatory to follow 
the instructions given below.
 1. Protect the sensor against mechanical damage during 
installation and operation.
 2. Do not open or dismantle the sensor.
 3. Connect the sensor very carefully and pay attention  
to the polarity of connections and power supply.
 4. Use only approved power supplies.
 5. It is indispensable to ensure that the specified 
permissible limit values of the sensor for operating 
voltage, environmental conditions, etc. are met. 
 6. Check the function of the sensor regularly and provide  
documentation of the checks.
 7. Before applying power, ensure that nobody’s safety  
is jeopardized by starting machines.
2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous   
 areas
The sensors are not suitable for operation in explosion- 
hazardous areas. 
2.5 Warranty
MTS Sensors grants a warranty period for the Temposonics
®
 
position sensors and supplied accessories relating to 
material defects and faults that occur despite correct use in 
accordance with the intended application 
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obligation is limited to repair or replacement of any defective 
part of the unit. No warranty can be provided for defects 
that are due to improper use or above average stress of the 
product, as well as for wear parts. Under no circumstances 
will MTS Sensors accept liability in the event of offense 
against the warranty rules, no matter if these have been 
assured or expected, even in case of fault or negligence of 
the company. MTS Sensors explicitly excludes any further 
warranties. Neither the company’s representatives, agents, 
dealers nor employees are authorized to increase or change 
the scope of warranty.
2.6 Return
For diagnostic purposes, the sensor can be returned to MTS 
Sensors. Any shipment cost is the responsibility of the sender 
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For a corresponding form, see detailed operation manual 
(available at: www.mtssensors.com).
2.7 Maintenance & removal
Error conditions, troubleshooting
See detailed operation manual (available at:  
www.mtssensors.com).
Maintenance
The sensor is maintenance-free.
Repair
Repairs of the sensor may only be performed by  
MTS Sensors or a repair facility explicitly authorized  
by MTS Sensors.
List of spare parts
No spare parts are available for this series.
Transport and storage
The conditions of transport and storage of the sensor match 
the operating conditions mentioned in this document.
Removal from service / dismantling
The product contains electronic components and must  
be disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.
2/  See also applicable MTS Sensors terms of sales and 
delivery on www.mtssensors.com