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Temposonics
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GB-Series SSI
Operation Manual
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-
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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 preceding pictogram,
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2. Safety instructions
2.1 Intended use
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1 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and compo-
nents 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 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
considered as system accessories and must be connected to
suitable evaluation electronics, e.g. a PLC, IPC, indicator or
other electronic control unit.
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
2.2 Forseeable misuse
Do not step on the sensor.
The sensor might be damaged.
Do not alter the sensor afterwards.
The sensor might be damaged.
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• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology applicable to the
particular
project,
•
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• 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.
Foreseeable misuse
Consequence
Wrong sensor connection
The sensor will not work
properly or can be damaged
Operate the sensor out of the
operating temperature range
No signal output
The sensor can be damaged
Power supply is out of the
defi ned range
Signal output is wrong /
no signal output /
the sensor can be damaged
Position measurement is
infl uenced by an external
magnetic fi eld
Signal output is wrong
Cables are damaged
Short circuit – the sensor can
be destroyed / sensor does not
respond
Spacers are missing /
installed in wrong order
Error in position measurement
Wrong connection
of ground / shield
Signal output is disturbed
The electronics can be damaged
Use of a magnet that is not
certifi ed by MTS Sensors
Error in position measurement
