Balluff BMF 423K-AA C-2 Series, User Manual

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2.1 Intended use
Sensors in the BMF 423K family are used for detecting
piston positions on pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders and
are intended for industrial use.
Proper function according to the information in the
technical data is only guaranteed if the product is used
solely as described in the user’s guide and the associated
documents as well as in compliance with the technical
specifications and requirements and only with a suitable
original Balluff accessory.
Otherwise, it is deemed non-intended use. Non-intended
use is not permitted and will result in the loss of warranty
and liability claims against the manufacturer.
2.2 Reasonably foreseeable misuse
The product is not intended for the following applications
and areas and may not be used there:
– In safety-oriented applications in which personal safety
depends on the device function
– In explosive atmospheres
– In food applications
2.3 General safety notes
Activities such as installation , connection and startup
may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons whose technical
training, knowledge and experience as well as knowledge
of the relevant regulations allow them to assess the work
assigned to them, recognize possible hazards and take
appropriate safety measures.
The
operator is responsible for ensuring that local safety
regulations are observed.
In particular, the operator must take steps to ensure that a
defect in the product will not result in hazards to persons
or equipment.
The product must not be opened, modified or changed. If
defects and unresolvable faults occur in the product, take
it out of service and secure against unauthorized use.
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