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Special conditions for safe operation
• The housing and housing parts made of plastic were tested with the supplied impact pro-
tection housing in accordance with EN 60079-0 for group II and for a low mechanical risk
with an impact energy of 4 joules.
• Use sockets which are suited for hazardous areas, e.g. ifm sockets EVC**A with Ex certifi-
cate (certificate number BVS 08 ATEX E 109 U).
• Protect the sockets by tightening the hexagon coupling nut sufficiently according to the
requirements of the Ex protection related operating instructions of the socket.
• Do not disconnect the connector while live.
• Apply a durable warning in suitable form close to the connector reading: „Do not separate
when energized“ or use the enclosed label if you can ensure a durable marking.
• The units must only be operated with the supplied impact protection housing for the
sensor.
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Screw the impact protection housing onto the sensor manually until the end stop.
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Screw the lock nut against the impact protection housing.
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Turn the nut against the impact protection housing until the latter also starts to turn. Use
an appropriate spanner.
Maintenance / Repair
The unit must not be modified nor can it be repaired. In case of a fault please contact the
manufacturer.
If required, the technical data sheets and EC declarations of conformity can be obtained
from the manufacturer. Indicate the article number.
