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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Infrared Temperature Sensor
RD-500 SERIES
No. RD51E2
2012.02
Preface
Thank you for purchasing our Infrared Temperature Sensor RD-500 series. This manual contains instructions
for the mounting, functions, operations and notes when operating the RD-500. To ensure safe and correct use,
thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this sensor. To prevent accidents arising from the
misuse of this sensor, please ensure the operator receives this manual.
Caution
• This sensor should be used in accordance with the specifications described in the manual.
If it is not used according to the specifications, it may malfunction or cause a fire.
• Be sure to follow all of the warnings, cautions and notices. If they are not observed, serious injury or malfunc-
tion may occur.
• The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
• Care has been taken to assure that the contents of this instruction manual are correct, but if there are any
doubts, mistakes or questions, please inform our sales department.
• This instrument is designed to be used in close proximity with the object to be measured. Measures must be
taken to ensure that the operator cannot touch power terminals or other high voltage sections.
• Any unauthorized transfer or copying of this document, in part or in whole, is prohibited.
• Shinko Technos CO., LTD. is not liable for any damage or secondary damage(s) incurred as a result of using
this product, including any indirect damage.
Safety Precautions
(
Be sure to read these precautions before using our products.
)
The safety precautions are classified into categories: “Warning” and “Caution”. Depending on the circumstances,
procedures indicated by
Caution may be linked to serious results, so be sure to follow the directions for usage.
Warning
Warning
• To prevent an electric shock or fire, only Shinko or other qualified service personnel may handle the
inner assembly.
• To prevent an electric shock, fire or damage to the instrument, parts replacement may only be
undertaken by Shinko or other qualified service personnel.
Safety Precautions
• To ensure safe and correct use, thoroughly read and understand this manual before using this
instrument.
• This instrument is intended to be used for industrial machinery, machine tools and measuring
equipment. Verify correct usage after purpose-of-use consultation with our agency or main office.
(Never use this instrument for medical purposes with which human lives are involved.)
• External protection devices such as protective equipment against excessive temperature rise, etc.
must be installed, as malfunction of this product could result in serious damage to the system or
injury to personnel. Also proper periodic maintenance is required.
• This instrument must be used under the conditions and environment described in this manual. Shinko
Technos Co., Ltd. does not accept liability for any injury, loss of life or damage occurring due to the
instrument being used under conditions not otherwise stated in this manual.
Caution with Respect to Export Trade Control Ordinance
To avoid this instrument from being used as a component in, or as being utilized in the manufacture of
weapons of mass destruction (i.e. military applications, military equipment, etc.), please investigate the
end users and the final use of this instrument. In the case of resale, ensure that this instrument is not
illegally exported.
Caution
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause death or serious
injury, if not carried out properly.
Procedures which may lead to dangerous conditions and cause superficial to
medium injury or physical damage or may degrade or damage the product, if not
carried out properly.
