LORENZ MESSTECHNIK GmbH
Obere Schloßstr.131
73553 Alfdorf
07172 / 93730-0
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Read First
1.1
Safety and Caution Symbols
Caution:
Injury Risk for Persons
Damage of the Device is possible.
Note:
Important points to be considered.
1.2
Intended Use
Torque sensors are intended for the measurement of torques. This measurand is further suitable for
control tasks. The valid safety regulations should be absolutely respected. The torque sensors are not
safety components in the sense of the intended use. The sensors need to be transported and stored
appropriately. The assembly, commissioning and disassembling must take place professionally.
1.3
Dangers
The torque sensor is fail-safe and corresponds to the state of technology.
1.3.1 Neglecting of Safety Notes
At inappropriate use, remaining dangers can emerge (e.g. by untrained personnel). The operation manual
must be read and understood by each person entrusted with the assembly, maintenance, repair,
operation and disassembly of the torque sensor.
1.3.2 Remaining Dangers
The plant designer, the supplier, as well as the operator must plan, realize and take responsibility for
safety-related interests for the sensor. Remaining dangers must be minimized. Remaining dangers of the
torque measurement technique must be pointed out.
Human mistakes must be considered. The construction of the plant must be suitable for the avoidance of
dangers. A danger-analysis for the plant must be carried out.
1.4
Reconstructions and Modifications
Each modification of the sensors without our written approval excludes liability on our part.
1.5
Personnel
The installation, assembly, commissioning, operation and the disassembly must be carried out by
qualified personnel only. The personnel must have the knowledge and make use of the legal regulations
and safety instructions.
1.6
Warning Notes
Attention must be paid to the accident prevention regulations of the trade associations.
Coverings and casings are necessary before operating the sensor. This is also valid for
commissioning, maintenance and trouble shooting.
Duties of the coverings and casings are:
Protection from detaching parts
Protection from contusion and shear
Prevention from reaching rotating parts
Prevention from being tangled up and/or getting caught by parts
Coverings may
Not grind
Not rotate
Coverings are also necessary outside of operating and motion travel areas of persons.
These demands can be modified if other sufficient safety devices are available. During
operation, the safety precautions must be operative. By vibrations, damages can occur
at the device.
