MTS Sensors Temposonics T-Series Operation Manual Download

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Temposonics

TH CANbus ATEX / IECEx / CEC / NEC / KCs / EAC Ex certified / Japanese approval

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

Before starting the operation of Temposonics

position sensors,

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

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 doc-
umentation, safety information and warnings to avoid dangers that
might affect the life and health of operating or service personnel or
cause material damage are highlighted by the pictogram defined
below.

Symbol

Meaning

NOTICE

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

2. Safety instructions

2.1 Intended use

This product must 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
prerequisite of proper and safe operation, the product requires correct
transport, storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operat-
ed 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 EU-Type Examination Certificates and Certificates of Compli-

ance have to be taken into account including any special condition
defined therein.

4. The position sensor may be used in zones (ATEX, IECEx) and

Classes, Zones and Divisions (CEC, NEC) according to chapter 8.
Any use of this product outside of these approved areas will void
the warranty and all manufacturer’s product responsibilities and
liabilities. For non-hazardous areas MTS Sensors recommends to
use the version N (not approved).

Class and Division concept

Ex-Atmosphere

Class

Division

Group

Gas-Ex

Class I

Div. 1

A*, B, C, D

Gas-Ex

Class I

Div. 2