About This Documentation; Documentation Validity; Additional Documentation; Presentation Of Information - Emerson AVENTICS SM6 Operating Instructions Manual

1 About this documentation

Read this documentation completely, especially chapter g 2. Safety before work-
ing with the product.
These instructions contain important information on the safe and appropriate as-
sembly, operation, and maintenance of the product and how to remedy simple
malfunctions yourself.

1.1 Documentation validity

This documentation applies to distance measuring sensors, series SM6.
This documentation is intended for:
System owners, system planning engineers, machine manufacturers, installers

1.2 Additional documentation

Apart from this documentation, you will not receive any further documentation
on the product or on the system or machine in which the product is installed.
However, observe the following related documents:
• Manufacturer's system documentation
Additionally always observe the following regulations:
• General, statutory and other binding rules of the European and national laws.
• Applicable regulations for accident prevention and environmental protection.

1.3 Presentation of information

1.3.1 Warnings

Warnings of personal injury and damage to property are highlighted in this docu-
mentation. The measures described to avoid these hazards must be followed.
Display as highlighted box
Warnings that are displayed in the form of highlighted boxes have the following
structure:
Hazard type and source
Consequences of non-observance
Precautions
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Presentation with highlighted signal word
Instructions and lists often contain warnings that are integrated into the text. In-
line warnings are introduced with a bold signal word:
CAUTION! Do not exceed permissible bending radii.
Meaning of the signal words
Signal word Meaning
Danger Immediate danger to the life and health of persons.
Failure to observe these notices will result in serious health conse-
quences, including death.
Notice Possibility of damage to property or malfunction.
Failure to observe these notices may result in damage to property or
malfunctions, but not in personal injury.

1.3.2 Symbols

Recommendation for the optimum use of our products.
Observe this information to ensure the smoothest possible operation.

2 Safety

2.1 About this chapter

The product has been manufactured according to the accepted rules of current
technology. Even so, there is danger of injury and damage to equipment if the
following chapter and safety instructions of this documentation are not followed.
• Read this chapter and this documentation completely before working with
the product.
• Keep this documentation in a location where it is accessible to all users at all
times.
AVENTICS™ SM6 | R412013038-BAL-001-AI | English
SIGNAL WORD
• Always include the operating instructions when you pass the product onto
third parties.

2.2 Intended use

The product is an electrical system component.
The product was manufactured for the following applications:
• The product is intended for professional use and not for private use.
• The product is exclusively intended to be installed in an end product (such as a
machine or system) or to be assembled with other components to form an
end product.
Application area and location
The product is designed only for use in the following areas:
• Industrial sector
• Only use with AVENTICS actuators with T-slot.
• Only use the product indoors.
INFO: If the product is to be used in a different area: Obtain an individual li-
cense from the relevant authorities or inspection center.
Notes
• The product must first be installed in the machine/system for which the prod-
uct is intended. The product may only then be commissioned.
• Observe the technical data and the specified operating conditions and perfor-
mance limits.
• Intended use also includes having read and understood these instructions in
full, in particular the section on g 2. safety.

2.3 Improper use

Any use other than that described in the section "Intended use" is considered im-
proper and is not permitted.
AVENTICS GmbH is not liable for any damages resulting from improper use. The
operator alone bears the risks of improper use of the product.

2.4 Obligations of the operator

Compliance with regulations
• Observe the regulations for accident prevention and environmental protec-
tion.
• Comply with the national safety rules and regulations.
Basic regulations for use
• Only use the product if it is in perfect working order.
• Follow all the instructions on the product.
• Observe all specifications in the documentation.
• Ensure that the conditions for use meet the requirements for safe use of the
product.

2.4.1 Identifications and warning signs on the product

As owner, ensure that identifications and warning signs on the product are clearly
legible.

2.4.2 Commissioning

The product is installed in an end product (such as a machine or system) or to be
assembled with other components to form an end product. Do not commission
the product until it has been determined that the end product meets the coun-
try-specific provisions, safety regulations, and standards for the application.

2.4.3 Personnel

The owner must ensure that the following prerequisites are complied with:
• Only operating personnel who meet the qualification requirements are used
(see section g 2.5. Personnel qualifications).
• The operating personnel have read and understood this documentation be-
fore working with the product. The operating personnel are regularly trained
and informed about the hazards at work.
• Persons who assemble, operate, disassemble, or maintain products must not
consume any alcohol, drugs, or pharmaceuticals that may affect their ability
to respond.
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