Samcon ExCam Series, Installation Manual

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4 Area of application
The cameras of the ExCam
®
series are intended for monitoring plants or processes in
hazardous indoor and outdoor areas. When using the camera, adhere to the data speci-
fied on its type plates and indicating labels! Applications other than described above are
not allowed without written permission from Samcon Prozessleittechnik GmbH.
Attention!
Observed the instructions on the type plates and indicating labels!
Attention!
If you use the ExCam in the mining sector with a “high” risk of me-
chanical hazard, you must provide an appropriate device ensuring
protection of translucent parts (accessories).
Attention!
The ExCam with the model key T08-VA2.x.Kx.BOR5 must not be used
in the mining industry and in other hazardous areas with potentially
"high" risk of damage caused by mechanical stresses.
Attention!
The ExCam with model T08-
TNXCD… must not be used for applica-
tions in the mining industry!
Attention!
The ExCam camera with model key T08-
TNXCD… may only be used as
a stationary device (not hand-held)!
Attention!
The ExCam camera of type BCL2x contains inherently safe optical la-
ser radiation of λ655nm (op is) with an effect in the hazardous area.
The ExCam camera of type BCL2x must not be used in applications in
the mining industry (ATEX equipment group I). In IIC gas atmos-
pheres, the temperature classification is limited to T4. Moreover, spe-
cial laser protection provisions as defined in the latest version of the
DIN EN 60825-1Standard, as well as safety instructions in the device
documentation must be observed. Never look directly into the optical
path! When doing assembly work, pay attention to the laser beam re-
flection of reflective surfaces!