Temposonics
®
E-Series CANopen
Operation Manual
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2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation
The position sensors must be used only in technically safe condition.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, installation,
connection and service work may be performed only by qualified
technical personnel.
If danger of injury to persons or of damage to operating equipment
is caused by sensor failure or malfunction, additional safety measures
such as plausibility checks, limit switches, EMERGENCY STOP
systems, protective devices etc. are required. In the event of trouble,
shut down the sensor and protect it against accidental operation.
Safety instructions for commissioning
To maintain the sensor operability, it is mandatory to follow the
instructions given below.
1. Protect the sensor against mechanical damage during installation
and operation.
2. Do not open or dismantle the sensor.
3. Connect the sensor very carefully and pay attention to the polarity
of connections and power supply.
4. Use only approved power supplies.
5. It is indispensable to ensure that the specified permissible limit
values of the sensor for operating voltage, environmental
conditions, etc. are met.
6. Check the function of the sensor regularly and provide
documentation of the checks.
7. Before system switch-on, ensure that nobody’s safety is
jeopardized by starting machines.
2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous areas
The sensor is not suitable for operation in explosion-hazarded areas.
2.5 Warranty
MTS Sensors grants a warranty
2
period for the Temposonics
®
position
sensors and supplied accessories relating to material defects and
faults that occur despite correct use in accordance with the intended
application
2
. The MTS Sensors obligation is limited to repair or
replacement of any defective part of the unit. No warranty can be taken
for defects that are due to improper use or above average stress of the
product, as well as for wear parts. Under no circumstances will MTS
Sensors accept liability in the event of offense against the warranty
rules, no matter if these have been assured or expected, even in case
of fault or negligence of the company.
MTS Sensors explicitly excludes any further warranties. Neither
the company’s representatives, agents, dealers nor employees are
authorized to increase or change the scope of warranty.
2.6 Return
For diagnostic purposes, the sensor can be returned to MTS Sensor
Technologie GmbH & Co. KG. Any shipment cost will be borne by
the sender
2
. For a corresponding form, see chapter “9. Annex” on
2/
See also applicable MTS Sensors sales and supply conditions, e.g. under www.mtssensors.com