1. General information
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General information
1.1 Introduction
The texts and illustrations in this instruction manual are for the exclusive purpose of explaining how to
operate and handle the control unit. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage resulting
from the use or misuse of this equipment. All appropriate safety rules and regulations for the use of
this equipment must be adhered to. If you have any questions with regard to the installation and oper-
ation of this equipment please do not hesitate to contact us.
This instruction manual may not be copied, saved on computer or otherwise reproduced without the
prior permission of the manufacturer. Nor may any extract of this instruction manual be similarly repro-
duced.
1.2 Field of application
The control unit is used in combination with Sesotec metal detectors and separators in the
plastics, wood, food, chemical, and in a special version also in the pharmaceutical industry. Depending
on the respective version, these systems inspect packed, unpacked, or piece products, and bulk mate-
rials for magnetic and non-magnetic metal contaminations.
Of course they also are suitable for similar applications in other branches of industry.
1.3 Application reasons
Product liability
ISO 9000
TQM (Total Quality Management)
Protection of machines and quality assurance
1.4 System identification
The information in this instruction manual only applies to the control unit. A label with the
respective data is attached at every system.
1.5 Symbols used
Symbol
Signal word Meaning
Danger
Warning: Possibility of severe or even fatal personal injuries.
Danger
The lightning symbol is an explicit warning that there is danger from
electric current.
Warning
Warning: Possibility of minor personal injuries or property damage.
Caution
Warning: Possibility of defects or destruction of the equipment.
Important in-
formation
Indicates an important information for the function.
Important
hint
Indicates an important hint for the function.
1.6 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(See annex
– EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY)