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About this document
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Information on the operating instructions
These operating instructions provide important information on how to use sensors from
SICK AG.
Prerequisites for safe work are:
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Compliance with all safety notes and handling instructions supplied.
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Compliance with local work safety regulations and general safety regulations for
sensor applications.
The operating instructions are intended to be used by qualified personnel and electrical
specialists.
NOTE
Read these operating instructions carefully before starting any work on the sensor, in
order to familiarize yourself with the sensor and its functions.
The instructions constitute an integral part of the product and are to be stored in the
immediate vicinity of the sensor so they remain accessible to staff at all times. If the
sensor is passed on to a third party, these operating instructions should be handed
over with it.
These operating instructions do not provide information on operating the machine
in which the sensor is integrated. For information about this, refer to the operating
instructions of the particular machine.
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Scope
These operating instructions explain how to incorporate a sensor into a customer
system. Step-by-step instructions are given for all required actions.
These instructions apply to all available device variants of the sensor.
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Commissioning is described using one particular device variant as an example.
Simplified device designation in the document
In the following, the sensor is referred to in simplified form as “GLS100”.
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Explanation of symbols
Warnings and important information in this document are labeled with symbols. The
warnings are introduced by signal words that indicate the extent of the danger. These
warnings must be observed at all times and care must be taken to avoid accidents,
personal injury, and material damage.
DANGER
… indicates a situation of imminent danger, which will lead to a fatality or serious
injuries if not prevented.
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8026282/2021-05-26 | SICK
O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S | GLS100
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