Basic safety notes
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2 Basic safety notes
2.1 Intended use
The sensor is used for sensing a specific magnetic field of a
SCHUNK product via a magnetic control cam.
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The product is intended for installation in a machine/system. The
applicable guidelines must be observed and complied with.
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The product may only be used within the scope of its technical
data, }3 [/9].
2.2 Inappropriate use
The product is not a safety component in accordance with the EC
Machine Directive 2006/42/EC and must not be used in safety-
relevant parts of machine control units.
2.3 Environmental and operating conditions
Required ambient conditions and operating conditions
Incorrect ambient and operating conditions can make the
product unsafe, leading to the risk of serious injuries,
considerable material damage and/or a significant reduction to
the product's life span.
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Make sure that the product is used only in the context of its
defined application parameters, }3 [/9].
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Make sure that the environment is free from splash water and
vapors as well as from abrasion or processing dust. Exceptions
are products that are designed especially for contaminated
environments.
2.4 Constructional changes
Implementation of structural changes
By conversions, changes, and reworking, e.g. additional threads,
holes, or safety devices can impair the functioning or safety of
the product or damage it.
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Structural changes should only be made with the written
approval of SCHUNK.