Introduction; Purpose And Use Of This Manual; Used Symbols And Warnings; Safety Instructions - MTS Systems Temposonics R V POWERLINK Series Operation Manual

1. Introduction

1.1 Purpose and use of this manual

Before starting the operation of Temposonics
read this documentation thoroughly and follow the safety
information. Keep this manual for future reference!
The content of this technical documentation and of its appendices
is intended to provide information on mounting, installation and
commissioning by qualified automation personnel
service technicians who are familiar with the project planning and
dealing with Temposonics sensors.
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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
NOTICE
that may lead to material damage, but not
to personal injury.

2. Safety instructions

2.1 Intended use

This product may be used only for the applications defined under item
1 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and components
recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequsite of
proper and safe operation the product requires correct transport,
storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operat ed with
utmost care.
1. The sensor systems of all Temposonics
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.
1/ The term "qualified technical personnel" characterizes persons who:
• are familiar with the safety concepts of automation technology applicable
to the particular project

Foreseeable misuse

Wrong sensor connection
position sensors,
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Operate the sensor out of the
operating temperature range
Power supply is out of the
defi ned range
Position measurement is
or instructed
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infl uenced by an external
magnetic fi eld
Cables are damaged
Spacers are missing /
installed in a wrong order
Wrong connection
of ground / shield
Use of a magnet that is not
specifi ed by MTS Sensors
Do not alter the sensor subsequently.
 The sensor might be damaged.
Do not step on the sensor.
 The sensor might be damaged.
series are intended
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Temposonics
2.2 Foreseeable misuse
• are competent in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• 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
R-Series V POWERLINK
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Operation Manual
Consequence
The sensor will not work
properly or can be damaged
No signal output
The sensor can be damaged
Signal output is wrong /
no signal output /
the sensor will be damaged
Signal output is wrong
Short circuit – the sensor can
be destroyed / sensor does not
respond
Error in position measurement
Signal output is disturbed
The electronics can be damaged
Error in position measurement