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3 Product description
VEGAPOINT 11 • Transistor with IO-Link
63008-EN-200527
Itfunctionsevenunderdicultconditionssuchasturbulence,airbub-
bles,buildup,strongexternalvibrationorchangingproducts.
If a malfunction is detected or in case of voltage supply, the electron-
icstakesonadenedswitchingstatus,i.e.theoutputisopen(safe
state).
Analternatingelectriceldisgeneratedatthetipofthemeasuring
electrode. If the sensor is covered with medium, the capacitance of
the sensor changes. This change is detected by the electronics and
converted into a switching command.
Buildupisignoredtoacertaindegreeandthereforehasnoinuence
on the measurement.
3.3 Adjustment
The switching status of VEGAPOINT 11 can be checked from outside
(signal lamp).
3.4 Packaging, transport and storage
Your instrument was protected by packaging during transport. Its
capacity to handle normal loads during transport is assured by a test
based on ISO 4180.
The packaging consists of environment-friendly, recyclable card-
board. For special versions, PE foam or PE foil is also used. Dispose
of the packaging material via specialised recycling companies.
Transport must be carried out in due consideration of the notes on the
transport packaging. Nonobservance of these instructions can cause
damage to the device.
The delivery must be checked for completeness and possible transit
damage immediately at receipt. Ascertained transit damage or con-
cealed defects must be appropriately dealt with.
Up to the time of installation, the packages must be left closed and
stored according to the orientation and storage markings on the
outside.
Unless otherwise indicated, the packages must be stored only under
the following conditions:
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Not in the open
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Dry and dust free
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Notexposedtocorrosivemedia
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Protected against solar radiation
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Avoiding mechanical shock and vibration
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Storage and transport temperature see chapter "Supplement -
Technical data - Ambient conditions"
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Relative humidity 20 … 85 %
Functional principle
Packaging
Transport
Transport inspection
Storage
Storage and transport
temperature