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Temposonics

ET Analog ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / CCC Certified

Operation Manual

The term qualified technical personnel characterizes persons who:

•

are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology applicable to the

particular

project

•

are competent in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

•

have received adequate training for commissioning and service operations

•

are familiar with the operation of the device and know the information required for

correct operation provided in the product documentation

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and use of this manual

The content of this technical documentation and of its appendix is
intended to provide information on mounting, installation and com-
missioning by qualified automation personnel

or instructed service

technicians who are familiar with the project planning and dealing with
Temposonics

sensors.

1.2 Used symbols and warnings

Warnings are intended for your personal safety and for avoidance of
damage to the described product or connected devices. In this docu-
mentation, safety information and warnings to avoid danger that might
affect the life and health of operating as well as service personnel or
cause material damage are highlighted by the preceding pictogram,
which is defined below.

2. Safety instructions

2.1 Intended use

This product may be used only for the applications defined under item
1 to item 4 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and
components recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prereq-
uisite of proper and safe operation, the product requires correct trans-
port, storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operated
with utmost care.

1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics

series are intended

exclusively for measurement tasks encountered in industrial,
commercial and laboratory applications. The sensors are consid-
ered as system accessories and must be connected to suitable
evaluation electronics, e.g. a PLC, IPC, indicator or other electron-
ic control unit.

2. The sensor’s surface temperature class is T4.
3. The ATEX, IECEx, CEC, NEC and CCC certificates have to be taken

into account, including any special conditions defined therein, as
well as chapter “2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation”
on page 4.

4. The position sensor may be used in hazardous areas according to

Fig. 41. Any use of this product outside of these approved areas
will void the warranty and all manufacturer’s product responsibili-
ties and liabilities. For non-hazardous areas MTS Sensors recom-
mends to use the version N (not approved).

2.2 Forseeable misuse

Before starting the operation of Temposonics

position sensors read

this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety information.
Keep the manual for future reference!

Symbol

Meaning

This symbol is used to point to situations
that may lead to material damage, but not to
personal injury.

NOTICE

Zone

Explosion group

Zone 2 (Gas-Ex, category 3G, EPL Gc)

IIA, IIB and IIC