Autonics TF3 Series, User Manual

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Safety Precuations
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Safety Precuations
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Following these safety precautions will ensure the safe and proper use of the product and
help prevent accidents, as well as minimizing possible hazards.
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Safety precautions are categorized as Warnings and Cautions, as defined below:
Warning
Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or
death.
Caution
Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or
product damage.
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Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause
serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g. nuclear power control, medical
equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety equipment,
crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.)
Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, fire, or economic loss.
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The unit must be installed on a device panel before use.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock.
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Do not connect, repair, or inspect the unit while connected to a power source.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock.
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Check the terminal numbers before connecting the power source.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire.
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Do not disassemble or modify the unit. Please contact us if necessary.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or fire.
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Do not use the unit outdoors.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in shortening the life cycle of the unit, or electric
shock.
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When connecting the power input and relay output cables, use AWG 12 to 28 cables.
Make sure to tighten the relay output terminal screw bolt 0.4N
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m and the others
communication and power terminal screw bolt 0.5N
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m. When connecting the sensor input
cables, use AWG 14 to 30 cables and make sure to tighten the terminal screw bolt 0.2N
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m.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire due to contact failure.
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Use the unit within the rated specifications.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in shortening the life cycle of the unit, or fire.
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Do not use loads beyond the rated switching capacity of the relay contact.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in insulation failure, contact melt, contact failure,
relay broken, or fire.
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Do not use water or oil-based detergent when cleaning the unit. Use dry cloth to clean the
unit.
Failure to follow this instruction may result in electric shock or fire.