This manual has been written for technicians/installers and operators and should be kept for future reference. Read these operating instructions carefully and make sure that you have fully understood the contents before installing or working with the CHT1. Metric and imperial measurements are used in drawings. Imperial measurements are marked with [ ].
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Notes and symbols used Warning notes in relation to personal injury / material damage are formulated according to the "SAFE” principle. This means they contain information on the type and source of the hazard, potential consequences as well as how to avoid and avert danger. The following hazard classifications apply in the safety notes: DANGER Danger designates a hazardous situation, which, if...
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CAUTION Caution designates a hazardous situation, which, if ignored, may lead to injury. The symbol next to the warning indicates the type and source of the danger. NOTICE Notice designates a situation, which may cause material damages and impair the product’s function if attention is not paid.
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Symbol Meaning ► Instructions for action All instructions to be followed within a procedure are always listed in chronological order. List WARNING Improper work on electrical systems! Electric shock can result in death or life-threatening injuries. Before working on electrical systems, disconnect them from their voltage supply and secure them against being switched on again.
Personnel qualifications A qualified electrician is a person with suitable technical training, expertise and experience as well as knowledge of relevant standards, who can evaluate the work assigned to them correspondingly and recognize potential risks. Intended use The SENSORswitch is intended for use in accordance with the items listed here, the values from the “Technical specifications”...
• use as a safety component in accordance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. • use outdoors. • use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Technical specifications Operating voltage 10…30 V Load current max. 400 mA Output PNP-NO Output pulse Constant signal when actuated optionally dynamic approx.
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Degree of protection IP Front IP69K Type of actuation Capacitive Actuation force No actuation force required max. altitude 2000 m above sea level with "CSA listing" Relative air humidity Max. 95%, non-condensing Connections CHT1-_7_... 200 mm single strands with wire end ferrules Wire end ferrules with plastic collars DIN 46228 Wire cross-section strands 0.15 mm...
PNP-NO, 4-pin white +VDC / LED1 LED1 brown +VDC black PNP-NO LED2 Load blue PNP-NO, 5-pin white +VDC / LED1 LED1 grey +VDC / LED2 LED2 brown +VDC black PNP-NO Load blue Dimensional drawing Example representation plug, M8 4-pin...
General description The supplied switch can have options that differ from those shown in this manual. This does not affect the function. The CHT1 is equipped with two different colored LEDs. The LEDs are actuated differently depending on the pin configuration. Assembly Requirements: Mounting surface is level and clean.
► Position the SENSORSwitch (A) and tighten the lock nuts with max. 1 Nm. ► Connect the SENSORswitch (A) electrically according to the connection plan. Maintenance Carry out the following maintenance operations at the specified intervals. Operation as needed annually Clean the switch surface Check cable for integrity Check screw connection for...
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NOTICE Solvents contained in cleaning agents can attack the plastic of the button! Clean the surface of the button with a neutral cleaning agent or a damp microfiber cloth. Disassembly ► Disconnect the system from its voltage supply and secure it against being switched on again.
Manual updates CAPTRON reserves the right to make changes to the contents of this manual as needed. The most current version can be found on our website www.captron.com Imprint The operating instructions have been authored and published by CAPTRON Electronic GmbH Johann-G.-Gutenberg-Straße 7...
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