MTS Sensors Temposonics G Series - Introduction; Purpose and Use of this Manual; Used Symbols and Warnings; Safety Instructions

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Temposonics
®
GTE Analog ATEX / NEC / CEC
Operation Manual
1/ The term "qualied technical personnel" characterizes persons who:
• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology applicable
to the particular project
• are competent in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• have received adequate training for commissioning and service operations
• are familiar with the operation of the device and know the information required
for correct operation provided in the product documentation
• have a qualification similar to “authorized person” according to TRBS 1203
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose and use of this manual
The content of this technical documentation and of its appendix
is intended to provide information on mounting, installation and
commissioning by qualied automation personnel
1
or instructed
service technicians who are familiar with the project planning and
dealing with Temposonics
®
sensors.
1.2 Used symbols and warnings
Warnings are intended for your personal safety and for avoidance
of damage to the described product or connected devices. In this
documentation, safety information and warnings to avoid dangers that
might affect the life and health of operating or service personnel or
cause material damage are highlighted by the preceding pictograms,
which are dened below.
Symbol Meaning
NOTICE
This symbol is used to point to situations
that may lead to material damage, but not to
personal injury.
This sign identifies an important information
This sign indicates that, personnel damage such
as death or bodily injury, or considerable dama-
ge to property are susceptible to occur, unless
appropriate precautions are taken.
Information related to potential explosion
hazards and its protective measures.
2. Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
This product may be used only for the applications defined under item
1 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and components
recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequisite of
proper and safe operation the product requires correct transport,
storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operat ed with
utmost care.
1. The position measurement systems of all Temposonics
®
series
are intended exclusively for measurement in industrial, trade and
laboratory applications. The position sensors are considered as
system accessories and must be connected to a suitable unit for
electronic evaluation as e.g. included in a PLC, IPC, indicator or
other electronic control facility.
2. The position sensors must be used only in safe condition. In
order to maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation,
installation, connection and service may be done only by
specialized and qualied personnel.
3. The position sensor is intended to be embedded into a metallic
hydraulic cylinder which protects it from external mechanical
impacts.
4. The sensor’s surface temperature class is T4.
5. The position sensor may be used in the Zones (ATEX, IECEX) and
Classes, Zones and Divisions (CEC, NEC) according to chapter 8.
2.2 Forseeable misuse
Forseeable misuse Consequence
Lead compensating currents
through the enclosure
The sensor will be damaged
Wrong sensor connection The sensor will not work
properly or will be destroyed
Operate the sensor out of the
operating temperature range
No signal output
The sensor can be damaged
Power supply is out of the
dened range
Signal output is wrong /
no signal output /
the sensor will be damaged
Position measurement is
inuenced by an external
magnetic eld
Signal output is wrong
Cables are damaged Short circuit – the sensor can
be destroyed / sensor does not
respond
Spacers are missing /
are installed in a wrong order
Error in position measurement
Wrong connection
of ground / shield
Signal output is disturbed
The electronics can be damaged
Use of a magnet that is not
certied by MTS Sensors
Error in position measurement
Before starting the operation of Temposonics
®
position sensors,
read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety
information. Keep this manual for future reference!