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Requirements for product use
Warning
Depending on the functioning of the machine/system, manipulation of signal statuses
may cause serious personal injury.
Note that if the switching characteristics of the outputs are modified in Edit mode,
the new characteristics will become effective immediately.
Enable the password protection option (security code) to prevent accidental
alteration by an unauthorised third party
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Chapter 5.6.3, section “Setting the
security code”.
Note
Improper handling can result in malfunctions.
Make sure that the specifications shown below are always observed.
Observe the limit values (e.g. operating medium, pressures, forces, torques, temperatures, loads,
speeds, operating voltages, flow rates).
Take the ambient conditions at the location of use into consideration.
Comply with the regulations of the workers’ compensation trade association, the German Technical
Control Board (TÜV), of the VDE or relevant national regulations.
Remove all transport packing, such as protective wax, foils (polyamide), caps (polyethylene),
cardboard boxes (except for the sealing elements of the pneumatic connections).
The material used in the packaging has been specifically chosen for its recyclability (exception:
oiled paper = residual waste).
Use the product in its original status. Unauthorised modification is not permitted.
Measuring nozzle geometry
Caution
Damage from ingress of foreign matter!
In the event of an inappropriate measuring nozzle configuration or inappropriate routing
of the compressed air lines, foreign matter can enter the sensor modules and cause
amalfunction or damage to the device.
Take the ambient conditions at the location of use into consideration by means of
suitable design measures – for example a suitable arrangement of the measuring
nozzles.