TempoLink Smart Assistant
Operation Manual
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1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose and use of this manual
Before starting the operation of TempoLink smart assistant,
read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety
information. Keep this manual for future reference!
The content of this technical documentation is intended
to provide information on mounting, installation and
commissioning by qualified automation personnel
1
or
instructed service technicians who are familiar with the
project planning and dealing with Temposonics
®
products.
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 documentation, safety information and
warnings to avoid danger 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
This symbol is used to point to situations
that may lead to material damage, but not
to personal injury.
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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) or
• have received adequate training for commissioning and
service operations
• and are familiar with the operation of the device and know the
information required for correct operation provided in the
product documentation
NOTICE
2.1 Intended use
This product may be used only for the applications defined
under item 1 and item 2 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 operated
with utmost care.
2. Safety instructions
Foreseeable misuse
Consequence
Wrong sensor connection
The sensor and TempoLink smart
assistant will not work
properly or can be damaged
Power supply is out of the
defined range
The TempoLink smart assistant
can be damaged
Cables are damaged
Short circuit – the sensor and
TempoLink smart assistant can
be destroyed / sensor does not
respond
Wrong connection
of ground / shield
Signal output is disturbed
The electronics can be damaged
Do not alter the TempoLink smart assistant.
The TempoLink smart assistant might be damaged.
Do not step on the TempoLink smart assistant.
The TempoLink smart assistant might be damaged.
1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics
®
series are
intended exclu sively for measurement tasks encountered
in industrial, commercial and laboratory applications. The
sensors are considered as system accessories and must
be connected to suitable evaluation electron ics, e.g. a
PLC, IPC, indicator or other electronic control unit.
2. TempoLink smart assistant is an accessory for
Temposonics
®
R-Series
V
sensors for reading out and
adjusting of sensor parameters as well as monitoring
status values.
2.2 Foreseeable misuse
