Operating Instructions PBS plus
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PBS plus8024946 | SICK AG
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5. COMMISSIONING, OPERATION
5. Commissioning, operation
5.1 Checking device
Do a visual inspection of the pressure switch before commissioning.
Escaping liquids indicate damage.
Only use the pressure switch when its safety technology is working perfectly.
Do an optical inspection for membrane damage, this is a safety-relevant part.
5.2 Requirements on the mounting location
The mounting location must fulll the following conditions:
Protected from weather inuences.
At high ambient temperatures and high UV radiation, the pressure switch must be installed
with additional shading to prevent damage to the digital display and pushbuttons.
Sealing surfaces are clean and undamaged.
Sufcient space for safe electrical installation.
For information on threaded bore holes and weld-in connections, see the technical information
at www.SICK.de.
Permissible ambient and measuring material temperatures remain within the performance
limits. Take into account possible restrictions on the ambient temperature range due to the
mating plug used.
→ For performance limits, see Chapter 9 “Technical data”.