Installation, Commissioning And Operation; Safety Instructions For Use In Explosion-Hazardous Areas; Warranty; Return - MTS Systems Temposonics GB Series Brief Instructions

2.3 Installation, commissioning and operation

The position sensors must be used only in technically safe
condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, installation, connection and service, work may
be performed only by qualified technical personnel.
If danger of injury to persons or of damage to operating
equipment is caused by sensor failure or malfunction,
additional safety measures such as plausibility checks,
limit switches, EMERGENCY STOP systems, protective
devices etc. are required. In the event of trouble, shut
down the sensor and protect it against accidental operation.
Safety instructions for commissioning
To maintain the sensor's operability, it is mandatory to follow
the instructions given below.
1. Protect the sensor against mechanical damage during
installation and operation.
2. Do not open or dismantle the sensor.
3. Connect the sensor very carefully and pay attention
to the polarity of connections and power supply.
4. Use only approved power supplies.
5. It is indispensable to ensure that the specified
permissible limit values of the sensor for operating
voltage, environmental conditions, etc. are met.
6. Check the function of the sensor regularly and provide
documentation of the checks.
7. Before applying power, ensure that nobody's safety
is jeopardized by starting machines.
2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous
areas
The sensors are not suitable for operation in explosion-
hazardous areas.
2/ See also applicable MTS Sensors sales and supply
conditions, e.g. at www.mtssensors.com

2.5 Warranty

MTS Sensors grants a warranty period for the Temposonics
position sensors and supplied accessories relating to
material defects and faults that occur despite correct use in
accordance with the intended application
obligation is limited to repair or replacement of any defective
part of the unit. No warranty can be provided for defects
that are due to improper use or above average stress of the
product, as well as for wear parts. Under no circumstances
will MTS Sensors accept liability in the event of offense
against the warranty rules, no matter if these have been
assured or expected, even in case of fault or negligence of
the company.
MTS Sensors explicitly excludes any further warranties.
Neither the company's representatives, agents, dealers nor
employees are authorized to increase or change the scope
of warranty.

2.6 Return

For diagnostic purposes, the sensor can be returned to MTS
Sensors. Any shipment cost is the responsibility of the send-
er . For a corresponding form, see detailed operation manual
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(available at: www.mtssensors.com).
2.7 Maintenance & removal
Maintenance
The sensor is maintenance-free.
Repair
Repairs on the sensor may be performed only by MTS Sensors
or a repair facility explicitly authorized by MTS Sensors.
List of spare parts
No spare parts are available for this sensor.
Transport and storage
The conditions of transport and storage of the sensor match
the operating conditions mentioned in this document.
Removal from service / dismantling
The product contains electronic components and must be
disposed of in accordance with the local regulations.
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