Safety Instructions; Specific Conditions - Balluff BES05L2 User Manual

Instruction manual BES M18MF2-PSC50B-BV02-EXD
Instruction manual
Inductive Sensor
BES M18MF2-PSC50B-BV02-EXD
Order Code: BES05L2
Intended use
The inductive proximity switch is for use as contactless wearout-free limit switch in
industrial control systems.
It can be mounted inside gas-hazardous areas that require equipment of category 1G
(zone 0) or dust-hazardous areas that require equipment of category 1G (zone 20).
If there are additional regulations for the particular design regarding the installation, they
must be observed as well.

Safety instructions

• Only professionals with sufficient knowledge are allowed to install and operate the device.
• Prior to installation disconnect the system from power supply.
• Comply with the provisions of the instruction manual.
• Comply with the national regulations and installation provisions (e.g. EN 60079-14).
• Absolutely abide by the specific conditions.
Installation and operation
• Make sure that the device is used only in the area of application corresponding to its Ex marking.
• Do not modify the device (e.g. painting).
• Make sure that the housing of the proximity switch has electrical contact to a grounded metal structure.
• Install cables according to the applicable regulations and protect them from damage.
• The device complies with the EMC requirements for proximity switches according to
EN 60947-5-2:2007+A1:2012.
• Cables longer than 30 m can require additional EMC measures.
Maintenance, repairs and trouble-shooting
• Do not modify or repair the device – its approval will expire. Contact the manufacturer for any problems.
• Prevent dust from covering the device, i.e by regulary cleaning with a damp cloth.
• Datasheet, EU type examination certificate and MTTF values are available on request.

Specific conditions

• Protect the device from UV light.
• Markings that are not on the device will be found in the instruction manual.
• Connect the open cable endings outside the hazardous area or use a terminal box which is certified
for hazardous areas.
• Prevent the energy recovery trough terminal S.
• The device is resistant against the risk of low mechanical danger of 4 J. Protect it from higher
mechanical danger.
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